Christopher Holt
Workshop: Introduction to Fresco Materials and Process
1/10/2026 | 1-5pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
1/10/2026 | 1-5pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
David Clemons
Workshop: TBD
3/8/2026 | Time TBD | Location TBD
3/8/2026 | Time TBD | Location TBD
Tom Ashcraft
Workshop: TBD
Date TBD | Time TBD | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Date TBD | Time TBD | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Georgia Deal
Workshop: TBD
Date TBD | Time TBD | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Date TBD | Time TBD | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Past
Christopher Phillips
Seminar: Herencia 2025: Spirit, Identity and Community
9/20/2025 | 330-5pm | Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
In the context of and in response to the group exhibition Herencia 2025: Spirit, Identity and Community, Christopher will engage in a version of Socratic inquiry that recognizes there are no neat divides between the individual self and the societal self, between our inner cosmos and outer cosmos.
9/20/2025 | 330-5pm | Diamante Arts & Cultural Center
In the context of and in response to the group exhibition Herencia 2025: Spirit, Identity and Community, Christopher will engage in a version of Socratic inquiry that recognizes there are no neat divides between the individual self and the societal self, between our inner cosmos and outer cosmos.
Karl Burkheimer
Workshop: Whittling: The Poetics of Engagement
8/16/2025 | 9am-12noon | Birdland
Using whittling as both technique and metaphor, the workshop emphasizes attentiveness to material, the beauty of the ordinary, and the steady unfolding of skill.
8/16/2025 | 9am-12noon | Birdland
Using whittling as both technique and metaphor, the workshop emphasizes attentiveness to material, the beauty of the ordinary, and the steady unfolding of skill.
Heidi Schwegler
Workshop: Awakening Sensitivity: The Alchemy of Seeing the Invisible
8/10/2025 | 10am-12noon | Birdland
We will begin with mind/body exercises and a meditative wander, prompting you to observe the smells, sounds, textures, objects, and shadows you typically ignore. Drawing inspiration from alchemy, we will then transform the invisible into the actual with molten metal.
8/10/2025 | 10am-12noon | Birdland
We will begin with mind/body exercises and a meditative wander, prompting you to observe the smells, sounds, textures, objects, and shadows you typically ignore. Drawing inspiration from alchemy, we will then transform the invisible into the actual with molten metal.
Rilana Vorderwuelbecke
Workshop: Self-Exploration through Expressive Arts and Animal Guided Education
2/8/2025 | 9am-12noon | Corral Riding Academy
Experience a unique combination of art and horse education. Notice your inner strengths through the mystical wisdom of horses and playful exploration in painting, drawing and writing.
2/8/2025 | 9am-12noon | Corral Riding Academy
Experience a unique combination of art and horse education. Notice your inner strengths through the mystical wisdom of horses and playful exploration in painting, drawing and writing.
Nicole Fleetwood, Sherrill Roland, & Sue Etheridge
Moderator: Mike Williams
Panel Discussion: Art & Incarceration: Frameworks for Freedom
11/21/2024 | 12noon | Dix Chapel
In this Community Conversation, panelists will explore the role of art in restorative processes for prisoners and, more broadly, the potential of art-making to genuinely propel society toward new ways of being and fresh perspectives on equity, liberation, and connection.
11/21/2024 | 12noon | Dix Chapel
In this Community Conversation, panelists will explore the role of art in restorative processes for prisoners and, more broadly, the potential of art-making to genuinely propel society toward new ways of being and fresh perspectives on equity, liberation, and connection.
Ellen Harvey
Workshop: Utopia Machine
11/8/2024 | 4-6pm | Poyner Y
What would make our world into a utopia? Participants will explore this question through writing, discussion and drawing.
11/8/2024 | 4-6pm | Poyner Y
What would make our world into a utopia? Participants will explore this question through writing, discussion and drawing.
Lisa Jarrett
Seminar: What Will Set You Free?
10/25/2024 | 1-230pm | Artspace
Participants will explore this question in the context of their art practice.
10/25/2024 | 1-230pm | Artspace
Participants will explore this question in the context of their art practice.
Caroline Woolard
Seminar: What are the Art Worlds that We Want?
9/27/2024 | 4-530pm | Lump Gallery
Caroline will share thoughts/experiences related to the theme of creating systems for artists to operate in, and then open things up into a conversation between all.
9/27/2024 | 4-530pm | Lump Gallery
Caroline will share thoughts/experiences related to the theme of creating systems for artists to operate in, and then open things up into a conversation between all.
Dan Estabrook
Seminar: 13 Questions: A Card Game
9/13/2024 | 130-30pm | Artspace
Draw three cards. You must answer each question or command as it pertains to your work. If you draw a pair of cards, you must answer the opposite of the question or command (i.e. “Describe your worst work”.) If you get three of a kind, you must answer both, and then draw another card for someone else to answer.
9/13/2024 | 130-30pm | Artspace
Draw three cards. You must answer each question or command as it pertains to your work. If you draw a pair of cards, you must answer the opposite of the question or command (i.e. “Describe your worst work”.) If you get three of a kind, you must answer both, and then draw another card for someone else to answer.
Margaret Kemp
Workshop: Creative Material Making
6/15/2024 | 9- 10am | Birdland
A mini-lesson on connecting voice and breath while engaged in art practice.
6/15/2024 | 9- 10am | Birdland
A mini-lesson on connecting voice and breath while engaged in art practice.
Roland Keller
Workshop: Future Readiness
5/2/2024 | 9 -12noon | Transfer
We will examine together how your organization is set up and organized in terms of innovation, strength, adaptability, and resilience. We identify specific points of reference for possible areas of action to strengthen your organization's future viability.
5/2/2024 | 9 -12noon | Transfer
We will examine together how your organization is set up and organized in terms of innovation, strength, adaptability, and resilience. We identify specific points of reference for possible areas of action to strengthen your organization's future viability.
Dudley Edmondson
Nature Hike: The Birds in Your Community
4/5/2024 | 330-5pm | Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park
A 60-90 minute nature hike led by Mr. Edmondson in which he shares his passion for birding and nature, as well as the importance of diverse communities enjoying the outdoors. Mr. Dudley will talk about his love and knowledge of the outdoors to help cultivate a personal understanding and respect for everything nature offers.
4/5/2024 | 330-5pm | Wilkerson Nature Preserve Park
A 60-90 minute nature hike led by Mr. Edmondson in which he shares his passion for birding and nature, as well as the importance of diverse communities enjoying the outdoors. Mr. Dudley will talk about his love and knowledge of the outdoors to help cultivate a personal understanding and respect for everything nature offers.
Dudley Edmondson, Joy Long, & Nick Neptune
Panel Discussion: BIPOC Outdoor Participation
4/4/2024 | 6pm | Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Images of Mr. Edmondson's prolific outdoor photography practice will be shown as the panelists discuss the importance (and challenges) of discovering the power of nature to heal both the mind and body for BIPOC populations.
4/4/2024 | 6pm | Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Images of Mr. Edmondson's prolific outdoor photography practice will be shown as the panelists discuss the importance (and challenges) of discovering the power of nature to heal both the mind and body for BIPOC populations.
Michael Palmieri & Donal Mosher
Seminar: Collaborative Practice
2/9/2024 | 5-6pm | Dix Flower Cottage
A small group conversation with Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher about their collaborative practice addressing contemporary issues through filmmaking and multimedia work.
2/9/2024 | 5-6pm | Dix Flower Cottage
A small group conversation with Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher about their collaborative practice addressing contemporary issues through filmmaking and multimedia work.
Jonathan Michael Square
Seminar: North Star
1/26/2024 | 5-6pm | Raleigh Denim
Jonathan will discuss his clothing brand and its relation to his curatorial practice.
1/26/2024 | 5-6pm | Raleigh Denim
Jonathan will discuss his clothing brand and its relation to his curatorial practice.
Luis Camnitzer
Seminar: Artist-Run Spaces: Ideals and Practicalities
1/12/2024 | 5-6pm | Lump Gallery
A conversation with Luis regarding his experiences collaborating with other artists to develop artist-run organizations.
1/12/2024 | 5-6pm | Lump Gallery
A conversation with Luis regarding his experiences collaborating with other artists to develop artist-run organizations.
Travis Neel
Workshop: Decentering the Human
12/8/2023 | 4-530pm | Lump Gallery
Using plant-based artistic practices as a point of departure, we will critically analyze the relationship of plants and people. In doing so, we will explore how art, scientific materialism and traditional ecological knowledge frame our understanding of nature. This workshop will help you understand the connections between the social, ecological and cultural issues in your creative practice.
12/8/2023 | 4-530pm | Lump Gallery
Using plant-based artistic practices as a point of departure, we will critically analyze the relationship of plants and people. In doing so, we will explore how art, scientific materialism and traditional ecological knowledge frame our understanding of nature. This workshop will help you understand the connections between the social, ecological and cultural issues in your creative practice.
Corey Pemberton
Workshop: Intro to Glassblowing
11/4/2023 | 10am-1pm | Liberty Arts
Students will get an introduction to glassblowing and the opportunity to try their hand at a simple blown glass vessel. They’ll learn the basics of manipulating hot glass with hand tools at the bench as well as simple color application. After the 2 hour workshop, Corey will give a technical demonstration of his own work.
11/4/2023 | 10am-1pm | Liberty Arts
Students will get an introduction to glassblowing and the opportunity to try their hand at a simple blown glass vessel. They’ll learn the basics of manipulating hot glass with hand tools at the bench as well as simple color application. After the 2 hour workshop, Corey will give a technical demonstration of his own work.
Anders Ruhwald
Seminar: Finding Ways to Make an Artist Life
10/7/2023 | 10am-12noon | Lump Gallery
From a professional development framework, Anders will share strategies and pitfalls of establishing and managing relationships with galleries and agents, and participating in art fairs.
10/7/2023 | 10am-12noon | Lump Gallery
From a professional development framework, Anders will share strategies and pitfalls of establishing and managing relationships with galleries and agents, and participating in art fairs.
Kenseth Armstead
Workshop: Pubic Art: Proposal to Installation
9/7/2023 | 6pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
In this professional development workshop, Armstead outlines the four primary components of his approach to his public art practice: Getting Organized; On Content; On Public Space; and Architects, Fabricators & Engineers.
9/7/2023 | 6pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
In this professional development workshop, Armstead outlines the four primary components of his approach to his public art practice: Getting Organized; On Content; On Public Space; and Architects, Fabricators & Engineers.
Kenseth Armstead & Kayla Coleman
Community Conversation: Honoring the Forgotten Through Public Art and Dialogue
9/7/2023 | 6pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Kenseth Armstead shares his work and process with Kayla Coleman in a conversation around the potential for public art to illuminate dialogue within and between communities. In exploring how public art provides insight and deepens understanding of community issues such as displacement, gentrification and non-recognition, Kenseth and Kayla invite audience members to consider and share issues specific to their own communities.
9/7/2023 | 6pm | The North Carolina Museum of Art
Kenseth Armstead shares his work and process with Kayla Coleman in a conversation around the potential for public art to illuminate dialogue within and between communities. In exploring how public art provides insight and deepens understanding of community issues such as displacement, gentrification and non-recognition, Kenseth and Kayla invite audience members to consider and share issues specific to their own communities.
Don Crow
Exhibition Engagement: A Matter of Life and Death (Probably Death)
6/23/2023 | 5-6pm | Lump Gallery
Don Crow talks with Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson about their current show.
6/23/2023 | 5-6pm | Lump Gallery
Don Crow talks with Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson about their current show.
Erik Brandt
Workshop: Ficciones Typografika
6/10/2023 | 9am-12noon | Lump Gallery
Erik will lead an experimental workshop that people of all ages will enjoy. Using old fashioned Letraset and a simple scaled grid, participants will be guided through a series of formal studies that begin small but have large scale possibilities. The use of this once dominant medium allows for a reinterpretation of the possibilities of type and language, focusing on image building and formal investigation of time and space. All materials will be provided, and the hands on nature of the workshop promises much delight.
6/10/2023 | 9am-12noon | Lump Gallery
Erik will lead an experimental workshop that people of all ages will enjoy. Using old fashioned Letraset and a simple scaled grid, participants will be guided through a series of formal studies that begin small but have large scale possibilities. The use of this once dominant medium allows for a reinterpretation of the possibilities of type and language, focusing on image building and formal investigation of time and space. All materials will be provided, and the hands on nature of the workshop promises much delight.
Akiko Busch
Workshop: Invisible Ink
5/20/2023 | 9am-12noon | So & So Books
The unspoken has always been crucial to human expression. Ernest Hemingway observed that “The dignity of movement of an iceberg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water.” The novelist Shirley Hazard noted that “Speech—in literature as in life—can crucially suggest what is not said.” The value of the unsaid is not limited to literary expression. Its most eloquent expression in recent times may be found in the sheets of blank white paper used by dissidents in Russia to protest the invasion of Ukraine and in China, where such sheets are used to protest Covid lockdowns.
The empty page points to the lack of free expression in those countries where protestors fear speaking out. One young student said that these sheets also convey the message that while the paper is blank, “people’s minds are not.” Such blank sheets say nothing, and they say everything. And all of this has particular meaning in the era of TMI, an age of information and visual overload. This workshop will investigate the rhythm of absence and presence and the balance between the said and the unsaid, reassessing how these can collaborate for powerful human statements. What is revealed and what remains hidden are the choices artists and writers make. This will not be a writing exercise as much as one in how to say more with less. We will reassess blanks and look at erasure in printed work that allows participants to find ways in which distillation, redaction, and sometimes outright erasure can locate new meanings in narrative expression.
5/20/2023 | 9am-12noon | So & So Books
The unspoken has always been crucial to human expression. Ernest Hemingway observed that “The dignity of movement of an iceberg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water.” The novelist Shirley Hazard noted that “Speech—in literature as in life—can crucially suggest what is not said.” The value of the unsaid is not limited to literary expression. Its most eloquent expression in recent times may be found in the sheets of blank white paper used by dissidents in Russia to protest the invasion of Ukraine and in China, where such sheets are used to protest Covid lockdowns.
The empty page points to the lack of free expression in those countries where protestors fear speaking out. One young student said that these sheets also convey the message that while the paper is blank, “people’s minds are not.” Such blank sheets say nothing, and they say everything. And all of this has particular meaning in the era of TMI, an age of information and visual overload. This workshop will investigate the rhythm of absence and presence and the balance between the said and the unsaid, reassessing how these can collaborate for powerful human statements. What is revealed and what remains hidden are the choices artists and writers make. This will not be a writing exercise as much as one in how to say more with less. We will reassess blanks and look at erasure in printed work that allows participants to find ways in which distillation, redaction, and sometimes outright erasure can locate new meanings in narrative expression.
Bukola Koiki
Workshop: On Motifs and Meaning
5/13/2023 | 1030am-12noon | The North Carolina Museum of Art
For this workshop, we will briefly discuss the history of marks, signatures, sigils, and motifs across the world, and their relationship to cultural or personal mythologies, sayings, and aphorisms. Through short writing and timed drawing exercises, participants will be asked to try their hand at drawing a personal motif—a graphic shorthand for a personal history, belief, occupation, etc.
5/13/2023 | 1030am-12noon | The North Carolina Museum of Art
For this workshop, we will briefly discuss the history of marks, signatures, sigils, and motifs across the world, and their relationship to cultural or personal mythologies, sayings, and aphorisms. Through short writing and timed drawing exercises, participants will be asked to try their hand at drawing a personal motif—a graphic shorthand for a personal history, belief, occupation, etc.
Stefani Bardin
Workshop: Flavor Tripping
4/9/2023 | 1030am-12noon | The North Carolina Museum of Art
We use all our five senses when we eat – but knowing how they work can up your game when you shop for, prepare, cook and eat food. In this workshop we’ll learn how our senses engage with food through art, science, sound and nature – and take your tastebuds on a trip to a totally new dimension.
4/9/2023 | 1030am-12noon | The North Carolina Museum of Art
We use all our five senses when we eat – but knowing how they work can up your game when you shop for, prepare, cook and eat food. In this workshop we’ll learn how our senses engage with food through art, science, sound and nature – and take your tastebuds on a trip to a totally new dimension.