Learn the exciting, intuitive and beautiful art of eco printing with instructors Jennifer Reis and Leslie Pearson. Eco printing is a contact printing process using botanical materials such as leaves and flowers. Cover the basics of eco printing on assorted papers. Explore a variety of local botanicals, cover tips and techniques for making and steaming bundles, preparing mordants and using modifiers, which help bring out details and color. Participants will also learn next level print-enhancing techniques using watercolor pencils.
Fee includes course instruction and demonstrations, materials and supplies and equipment usage. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.
View work by Jennifer Reis and Leslie Pearson is Narrative by Nature on display through October 9, 2021.
Ages 2–5 with adult supervision
Wee Create! is a fun class for tots and their trusted adult(s). Spend time making simple crafts with seasonal and exhibit themes.
| Date | Time | Subject |
| Thursday, October 28 | 10:30 – 11 am | Pumpkin Painting |
| Thursday, October 28 | 3:30 – 4 pm | Pumpkin Painting |
| Thursday, December 9 | 10:30 – 11 am | Printmaking Holiday Card |
| Thursday, December 9 | 3:30 – 4 pm | Printmaking Holiday Card |
Ages 12+
Instructor Karen Conner will lead students in creating a unique painting in each class.
| Date | Time | Subject |
| Thursday, September 16 | 1 – 4 pm | |
| Thursday, October 21 | 1 – 4 pm | White Pumpkin |
| Saturday, October 23 | 10 am – 1 pm | Halloween Hill |
| Thursday, November 18 | 1 – 4 pm | |
| Saturday, November 20 | 10 am – 1 pm |
Ages 5–12
Ignite your creative spark at this fun painting class with instructor Karen Conner. Students will complete a 12" x 12" canvas.
| Date | Time | Subject |
| Saturday, October 9 | 10 am – 12 pm | Scarecrow |
| Saturday, November 13 | 10 am – 12 pm | |
| Saturday, December 11 | 10 am – 12 pm |
Knitters are invited to work together in the Piedmont Arts classroom. Sessions are self-guided and provide a space to socialize while creating. Bring your own supplies. Free to members. $5 for non-members (pay at the door). Advanced registration required. Call 276.632.3221 to reserve your spot or email bjohnson@piedmontarts.org.
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, October 12 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, October 26 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, November 9 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, November 23 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, December 14 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday, December 28 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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