Interested in learning a new art form or just having a fun couple of hours with friends making art? Wilson Arts offers a variety of creative arts classes, presented by staff, as well as talented local and regional artists.
Please check back often – we are always adding new classes and workshops to broaden your artistic horizons!
Register securely online through our Square using the button above, by phone at 252-291-4329, or visit the Wilson Arts Center at 204 Nash Street South during regular business hours (Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Sales tax will be added at checkout to all orders.
All registrations are final. Refunds are only given in the event that the organizer cancels the event. Refunds will be given by check.
PARTY IN A PAN: CONFETTI SQUARES with Kyler Rogers
**POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 24**
Wednesday, September 3 / 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 10 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $30 Per Person / $25 Wilson Arts Members
Ready to stir up some color and fun in the kitchen? In this upbeat, hands-on class, we’ll be making Confetti Squares – a nostalgic no-bake dessert made with rainbow mini marshmallows, melted chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter. Think of it as fudge’s fun-loving cousin!
This recipe is perfect for beginner bakers, families, or anyone who loves a sweet treat that comes together quickly and disappears just as fast. You’ll learn tips for melting and mixing, how to work with sticky ingredients, and how to portion and
store no-bake bars like a pro.
Come for the sprinkles of color – leave with a new go-to recipe and a ready-to-eat batch of sweet, chewy, chocolatey fun!
MOSAICS WITH MERI: Garden Stone Workshop with Meri Fern
Saturday, September 13 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Truist Event Gallery
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $45 per person
Join us for a step-by-step workshop creating your
own one-of-a-kind garden stone mosaic! Lead by
mosaic artist Meri Fern, you will learn how to score
and cut stained glass remnants, placement on the stones and how to resin your final piece.
All materials will be provided and you are welcome to bring anything else you’d personally like to add, such as sea glass, old broken jewelry, broken China,
etc. No experience is needed! Pre-registration is required and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
WHISKERS & WHISKS: A PET TREAT COOKING CLASS with Kyler Rogers
Wednesday, September 17 / 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Kitchen
Age: 8 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $30 Per Person / $25 Wilson Arts Members
Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to whip up three delicious, homemade treats your cat or dog will drool over (literally).
Whether you’re a pet parent looking to ditch the store-bought snacks or just want to try something
fun and delicious for your four-legged companion, this class is for you!
All ingredients provided – just bring your love for pets and a playful spirit! Perfect for beginners. Humans only, please (but your pet will love the goodies you bring home!). All materials will be provided. Ages 8+ welcome with a helping adult.
IMAGE TRANSFER WORKSHOP with Dee Dee Oliver
Thursday, September 18 / 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Truist Event Gallery
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $25 per person
Learn how to make easy and beautiful image transfers to create your own work of art! Tape transfers are fun and accessible; they create transparencies to use in your artwork. We will have all the necessary supplies, but you are welcome to bring a printed image from a laser printer or photocopy machine (not a magazine or inkjet printer)! It can be any image (i.e. portrait, landscape, cityscape, color or black and white). You will leave with an 8″ x 8″ work of art of your very own creation!
FIGURATIVE DRAWING SESSIONS
Saturday, September 20 / 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 / 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Studio 1*
Age: 18 & up
Cost: $20 per session per person
Immerse yourself in the art of figure drawing with our Figurative Drawing Sessions, guided by moderator Mike Radford. Experience dynamic live drawing with a rotating selection of professional models, featuring a blend of quick gesture sketches and extended poses. This workshop is designed for free, self-directed work with no formal instruction, making it ideal for artists of all skill levels. We provide easels, drawing boards, and a variety of mediums, but feel free to bring your own supplies as well. Join us for a session of creative exploration and skill enhancement!
*With the upcoming renovation at the Wilson Arts Center in the near future, please be aware that the studio location and models may change.
PAPER SLASHING: A RENAISSANCE-INSPIRED COLLAGE WORKSHOP with Lori Oxendine
Saturday, September 27/ 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Studio 1
Age: 14 & up
Cost: $30 Per Person / $20 Wilson Arts Members
Travel back to the late 15th century when practical mending technique used by Swiss soldiers started a fashion trend so unusual and bold that it swept through Europe’s aristocracy like wildfire.
In this workshop, we’ll breathe new life into that centuries-old style, reimagining it through paper collage instead of fabric. You’ll layer richly colored and patterned papers, then use a technique called “slashing” to reveal bursts of hidden color, creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces by taking away rather than adding. Along the way, you’ll dive into color theory, play with texture, and explore movement in three dimensions to revive this rich Renaissance decadence.
The result will be your own richly textured artwork that carries a blend of resilience, artistry and a touch of flamboyance.
Instructor Bio:
Truth be told, it’s all my parent’s fault. I’ve been drawing since the age of two. I drew in the blank pages of books, on every spare piece of paper, napkins, even on the walls. My parents allowed all of this. They even refused to paint over my “cave drawings” so when I announced that I was trading in my meticulously planned career in biology for a life in art, they didn’t bat an eyelash. Go figure.
In 1981, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the Corcoran College of Art and Design to study under incredible mentors, including Tim Gunn (yes, that Tim Gunn), Alonzo Davis, Gene Davis, and William Newman to name-drop a few.
Over the years I’ve fallen in love with color, contrast, typography, texture, paper, light, gauche and the magic that happens when you bring them together. With a BFA in graphic design and more than 40 years of experience and two businesses in producing fine art and design, I still wake up excited to create.
THE ART OF YOGA with Stacy Matthews
Saturday, October 11 / 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Wilson Arts Center / Truist Event Gallery
Age: 14 & up (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $20 per session per person
Find Your Flow Among the Art! Step into a space where creativity and mindfulness meet. Join us for The Art of Yoga, a one-hour session led by certified instructor Stacy Matthews, held in the inspiring surroundings of the Truist Event Gallery.
As you move through gentle poses, you’ll be surrounded by visual art that sparks imagination and invites presence—helping you connect not just with your body, but with your inner creative spirit. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this is your chance to relax, recharge, and reflect in a truly unique setting.
Please bring your own mat. All skill levels are welcome!
Wilson Arts Workshop Disclaimer
Wilson Arts events are provided with no special warranty either express or implied. The Organizers, including but not limited to the Wilson Arts Executive Board and Sponsors of Wilson Arts events, assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity or otherwise. Participation in Wilson Arts events is considered “at your own risk.” All participants must use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules, regulations, and instructions given in the Workshops.
If Wilson Arts has to cancel a class/workshop, you will be given the option to put the funds toward an upcoming workshop OR a refund via check within 2 weeks of class cancellation.