THE STUDIO Throughout the year Pocosin Arts offers a variety of classes, workshops and residencies.  Call 252-796-2787 or email info@pocosinarts.org for more information. Have suggestions for workshops you'd like to take?  Please contact us and let us know what you'd like to see offered and what teachers you would recommend.  Upon request we also organize specific arts programs and/or professional development creativity programs for groups. Want to teach with us?  To be considered, download and complete a Program Information Form and return to us via email or print and send via snail mail.	Click here for our On-going Programs (Classes & Clubs) Click here to apply to be a Pocosin Arts Resident Artist/Intern Applications due: April 30th, 2010.
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Plants After the Fire W/Botanist Charles Racine & Pocosin Arts Drawing Instructor, Hilary Anderson Saturday, April 10, 2010 Botanist Charles Racine will teach about the plants successfuly emerging on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, after the massive wildfire in the summer of 2008. In the field, participants will then have the opportunity to draw the plants under guidance by Pocosin Arts Drawing Instructor, Hilary Anderson.  Details to come... Cost: $30 Bring your own sketchbook and preferred materials.  Basic drawing materials will be provided by Pocosin Arts. Car-pooling to the field sites using willing participant vehicles may be necessary depending on enrollment. Click Here for a Registration Form (Registration & Payment Due: Friday, April 9th, 2010) Email, Mail or Fax us your Registration Form with payment. Or call Pocosin Arts at 252-796-2787 to register by phone. Email: hilary@pocosinarts.org Fax: 252-796-1685 Click Here for a Scholarship Application (Deadline: Wednesday, April 7th, 2010)	Plants Emerging on Pocosin Lakes NWR (photo by Charles Racine)
Tool Making  W/Tim Lazure Saturday & Sunday, April 24th & 25th, 2010 As metalsmiths and artists we encounter many situations where the need for a perfect tool is essential. Often times, the tools we have just don’t do the job right, or that perfect tool for the job just doesn’t seem to exist.  In this workshop, we will begin to learn either how to fashion tools or improve or customize existing tools. Tim Lazure will cover how to make a variety of tools for addressing your creative endeavors, including chasing tools, scribes, center punches, stone setting tools, scrapers, in addition to a few others.  Tim will also talk about the ergonomics of a studio environment, and its importance as it relates to efficiency and functionality when working with tools and material. Tuition: $140  (Scholarships are available) Click Here for a Registration Form (Registration & Payment Due: Friday, April 9th, 2010) Email, Mail or Fax us your Registration Form with payment or call Pocosin Arts at 252-796-2787 to register by phone. Email: hilary@pocosinarts.org Fax: 252-796-1685 Click Here for a Scholarship Application (Deadline: Wednesday, April 7th, 2010)	Tools by Tim Lazure Vessel by Tim Lazure (textured with his handcrafted chasing tools)
Introduction to Glaze Making W/Carolyn Sleeper To be RESCHEDULED! Email: hilary@pocosinarts.org if you are interested in this workshop. Students will learn how to: choose glaze recipes to test measure and mix sample glazes make and use test tiles use glazes by layering to get more mileage out of fewer glazes Participants should bring: A gram-scale (if you have one, or can borrow one). Carolyn only has one. Small covered containers for mixing tests (Kind of yogurt-sized, but with a lid). Participants will leave with glaze recipes, handouts, test tiles ready to glaze fire, and a lot of inspiration! Tuition per student:  $35, plus an additional supply fee. Bring a bag lunch and an open mind to have fun in a "cooking" class! Carolyn is no scientist, but can read and mix glazes with the best!
Previously Held Workshops	Scroll down for examples of our recent workshops. Do you have a group interested in a particular program? Contact Pocosin Arts with requests:  hilary@pocosinarts.org
Wildlife Photography W/Mike Dunn and Juan Pons January 22, 23rd & 24th, 2010 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday This fabulous duo is back by popular demand!   Description – Learn how to improve your nature photography skills in a landscape rich in wildness and wildlife – Pocosin Lakes and Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuges. Lake Mattamuskeet is renowned as a winter waterfowl haven and Pungo Lake has been called the “Yellowstone of the East” for its abundance of wildlife from thousands of overwintering tundra swans and snow geese to black bears and red wolves. Our time in the field will give you tips on where to go and what to do to see and photograph wildlife, natural landscapes and macrophotography subjects. Regardless of your skill level, this seminar is a great way to take your photography a significant step further while learning about the incredible natural diversity of this wild region of the state. For nature photographers, the ideal learning environment is in the field and this workshop will have early morning and late afternoon field trips along with classroom tips and critique sessions. We will discuss equipment, photographic subjects, as well as techniques and will help you achieve a new way of looking at the natural world. The workshop instructors have years of experience in photography and natural history instruction. They are the ideal combination for a nature photography course – Juan Pons is a photographer that enjoys nature. Mike Dunn is a naturalist that enjoys photography. Together, they will provide you with an unforgettable photographic experience in one of the most spectacular natural settings on the East Coast. Supplies/Equipment to Bring: The use of digital cameras is highly encouraged in order to review and provide feedback (but film cameras are acceptable); tripod and flash recommended. SLR’s (cameras with interchangeable lenses) are preferred with wide angle, macro, and telephoto lenses. Digital pocket cameras with manual controls and at least a 100mm zoom are also acceptable. This is a good opportunity to learn how to use your new holiday camera! Laptop for review sessions. Neutral colored clothing (to blend in with surroundings & not startle wildlife) suitable for cold and variable weather. Car-pooling to the field sites using willing participant vehicles may be necessary depending on enrollment. NOTE – this workshop will involve two early morning departures and late returns for sunrise and sunset wildlife photography opportunities (weather permitting). Tuition: $175 Contact Pocosin Arts for information about nearby lodging options. Click for more info about Mike Dunn & Juan Pons	Swans Resting at Lake Mattamuskeet by Mike Dunn Tundra Swan by Juan Pons River Otter by Mike Dunn Black Bear by Juan Pons
Journals and Scrapbooks from Recycled and Leftover Materials W/Martha Burdette Saturday & Sunday, November 21st & 22nd, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm In this two day workshop, participants will create journals and scrapbooks from recycled cardboard packaging, recovered fabric, and leftover wallpaper, art papers, yarn, trim, buttons, jewelry, found objects.  Handcraft some beautiful and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.  Or create for yourself - a special journal for the new year? Participants should bring their own recycled, recovered, and leftover materials to give their books a personal touch.  Personal photographs printed on card stock may also be incorporated into these books. Tuition: $30  (Tools and necessary supplies will be provided for no additional cost).	Books by Martha Burdette
Carving Holiday Ornaments W/Rick Smith Saturday, November 14th, 2009 10:00am-2:30pm Interested in learning the basics of woodcarving?  Learn from Rick Smith to make your own Christmas ornaments. Rick Smith, is a member of the Pocosin Arts Carving Club, which meets every Tuesday evening.  Rick's carvings have often been on exhibit and for sale in the Pocosin Arts Gallery.  Participants will begin by carving a Christmas ornament from a piece of tulip poplar, a native hardwood locally grown and sustainably harvested. Tuition: $25 (this includes supplies and a carving knife to keep!) Each participant will receive a carving knife and materials needed to complete the Santa ornament.  In addition, each person will receive instructions & material to carve another style ornament on their own time.  Acrylic paint will be provided to paint the finished carvings.  Some brushes will be available but students are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Also happening in Columbia on November 14th.... All day - Columbia's 3rd Annual Rockfish Tournament (visit: www.palmettopeartree.org for more information.   1:00-4:00 pm - Columbia's Second Saturday Celebration. Come to town for the carving workshop and visit the craft and market vendors set up for the afternoon. 3:00-5:00 pm - Pocosin Arts Gallery Reception for the exhibit Pocosin Photographs.  Meet some of the artists and witness the wildlife captured during the '09 Cabin Fever Reliever Workshop, Pocosin Portraits: Wildlife Photography in the Land of Swans and Bears w/ instructors Mike Dunn and Juan Pons; and results from the summer Pinhole Photography Workshop w/ Allen Lee.	Christmas Ornament by Rick Smith
Tin Nichos Metals/Jewelry W/Marlene True Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd & 4th, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm Throughout the world shrines are made to hold sacred images and objects.  In Latin America nichos are a special type of shrine, often made using recycled tin, to exhibit a diverse range of objects and images including popular cultural icons. We will alter and use tin containers as a foundation from which to create our own unique nichos, along with removable, wearable, jewelry or objects.  We will focus on fabrication and soldering techniques for tin and iron wire, hydraulic die forming, and surface alterations including image transfer.  Whether your nicho serves to enlighten, satirize or amuse it is sure to produce good karma. Materials to Bring: 1.     Tin cans, bottle caps, old lunch boxes, cookie tins, etc with images, colors and text painted on the can.   *tip, if you are not sure that it is tin, take a small magnet and touch it to the can, if it sticks, it is indeed a tin can. Sources: flea markets, Good Will, Salvation Army, antique stores, and ethnic groceries are great places to look for cans.   However, www.EBAY.com  is the instructor's favorite place to shop (search on tin cans, vintage tin cans, tobacco tins, etc. and you will find lots of colorful and interesting cans). 2.     Other found objects you would like to incorporate into your work. 3.    You may wish to bring 20 gauge copper and/or sterling silver plate and/or wire if you would like to incorporate it in your work Tools to Bring: Tin snips Saw Frame Bench pin Steel bench block Needle file set Small ball peen or chasing hammer Large 1/2 round file Center punch Chain nose pliers End Cutters 6" Metal ruler Dividers Fine point Sharpie marker Rubber Cement Tuition: $140 Supplies:  The instructor will have some materials available for sale during the workshop.  Tool kits will be available to rent for $20 (payable to instructor at workshop).  Please indicate if you need a tool kit at time of registration.	Metamorphosis by Marlene True St. Arnold by Marlene True St. Elsie's Ring by Marlene True
Rings, Rings, Rings Metals/Jewelry W/Tim Lazure Saturday & Sunday, August 15th & 16th, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm Adorning the finger has been a tradition for ages.  Rings are loaded with historical meaning.  They can symbolize love /marriages, evoke nostalgia, embody authority or status, and portray accomplishments or affiliations. They can me made for everyday use or for special events. They can be understated or fancifully flamboyant.   This class will explore jewelry design, fabrication, stone setting, and assembling techniques that are related to the ring concept.  Aesthetic value of jewelry comes from the artist’s imagination and execution rather than from the size of the stone or the value of the metal.  We will fashion rings of personal importance, expression, and adornment.  The class will center around lecture and demonstration with plenty of time for individual attention.  We will attempt to create jewelry that is unpredictable, honest, visually complex, bold confident, simple and beautiful.  This workshop is designed for beginner to intermediate metal smiths. Suggested Tools: jewelers saws files sandpaper (wet/dry 220, 400, 600 grit) (The instructor will be bringing some tools to share) Suggested Materials: an assortment of silver wire and sheet if you have it fun, small, found objects like antique buttons or coins, washers, anything you might find intriguing to set in a ring... Tuition: $140 Supply Fee: The instructor will have materials available for sale during the workshop.
Pinhole Photography W/Allen Lee July 24, 25, & 26 Friday 6:30pm- Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 9:00am- This pinhole workshop will offer students the chance to build a simple pinhole camera for use in creating photographs. No previous dark-room experience is required. Tuition for the workshop is $50, with an additional charge of $20 for supplies (payable to Pocosin Arts). Workshop enrollment is limited! Pre-registration is required!	Shoestring Alley by Allen Lee
Surface Embellishment and Kum-boo Metals/Jewelry W/Kathryn Osgood Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th, 2009 9:00am-4:00pm Create a silver pendant or earrings using surface embellishment and Kum-boo.  Students will learn a simple etching process to create etched brass plates to be used for roll printing silver.  We will use Kum-boo (a Korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver) to embellish our pieces.  All levels welcome. Suggested Materials (if you have them): Hand Tools (jeweler's saw, files, etc. if you have them - some tools will be available for student use) 20 or 22 guage brass sheet for etching 22 or 24 guage sterling silver sheet to roll print Gold Kum-boo foil Call, stop in Pocosin Arts, or mail-in form to register by Friday June 12th.   Tuition:  $140 Supply Fee:  The instructor will offer the above raw materials for sale during the workshop.
Recycle, Reuse, Rejuvenate Your Jewelry ! w/ Valda Belyeu Saturday, May 16th, 2009 1:00-3:00pm   Tired of wearing the same old jewelry? Have a box full of stuff you have and never wear? Learn to take the jewelry you're not using and make something new and exciting. How about all those lost earrings? How about all the broken or bent pieces you've been meaning to fix? Bring all these pieces and parts and we'll inspire you to make something new and creative.   Suggested Supplies to Bring: Any "old" jewelry you have:  broken or pieces or parts of necklaces, earrings, charms, pendants, pieces of leather, chains, ribbon, etc... Head pins, jump rings, and/or wire to match the type of jewelry to be used (could be sterling or gold plated or copper, or colored copper wire available at any craft store).  Chain or ribbon or cord or leather - these could be part of the original jewelry pieces or newly purchased, available in all sorts of styles and sizes (At least 20" of chain may be helpful) Pliers - round nose, flat nose pliers, long nose pliers, cutting pliers Crimping tools if using crimps and jewelry wire Chasing hammer Bench block  Any complementing beads or pins or anything that strikes your fancy which you may be incorporated into your pieces. Instructor will have some tools to share as well as books and magazines with examples for inspiration! Available for purchase from the instructor will be some incidentals to use as needed: plain simple black leather cord, copper wire, sterling silver wire, small sterling chain, jump rings of various sizes and headpins, in case extras are needed. Tuition: $10
Spirit of Place DRAWING w/ Kelly Adams Saturday, April 18th, 2009 9:00-4:00pm Through informal drawing from life, field sketching, and journaling one takes a journey of self-expression and investigation.  The workshop will concentrate on developing a personal chronicle to learn and grow from a relationship to the natural world.  Explorative play while observing the natural world becomes the point of departure to extended drawing during studio development. Techniques for working on location - field sketching and journaling Studio drawing and traditional/nontraditional mixed media demonstration Materials - portability of materials and tools for field work is essential.  Everyone should bring: Sketchbook or a (hot press) watercolor block, mounted paper, or other papers Erasers - kneaded and white vinyl A personal choice of drawing tools or drawing supplies with watercolor accent Pencils - graphite or a set of colored Pens - various types Charcoal pencils/sticks Watercolors and bottled ink, brushes, water and water container Optional:  Drawing board (rental available through Pocosin Arts) Lightweight chair or waterproof cushion to sit on Camera Clothing and supplies for comfort and/or reference in the field. Tuition: $60 per person SUPPLY FEE:  For those not equipped with supplies, Pocosin Arts will have materials such as:  sketching and drawing/watercolor paper, drawing boards, charcoal, graphite, ink, inexpensive watercolor sets and brushes, erasers, blending sticks, etc. available for purchase/rent.  Call for details.
METAL BEAD-MAKING w/ Kathryn Osgood Saturday, March 14th  &  Sunday, March 15th, 2009 9:00-4:00pm Make your own sterling silver beads to use as a focal point for a special necklace.  Using sterling, copper and brass, you will construct your own one-of-a-kind beads.  Explore techniques including roll printing, stamping, soldering, riveting, stone setting and piercing to create unique beads. All levels – some soldering experience is helpful. Suggested Materials: Hand Tools (jeweler’s saw, files, etc. if you have them - some tools will be available for student use) 22 gauge sterling silver, brass or copper sheet  ( Kathryn will have some metal available for sale) Wire or tubing ( Kathryn will have some available for sale) Call or stop in Pocosin Arts to register by Friday, March 6th. Tuition: $140 per person + supply fee Kathryn Osgood is a studio artist and assistant professor at College of The Albemarle in Manteo, North Carolina.  She is a jeweler, enamellist, and metalsmith, whose work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.  She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in metal and jewelry design from East Carolina university.  Her jewelry is inspired by the flora and fauna of her coastal environment.  Her work is published in The Art of Enameling, 500 Necklaces, 500 Earrings, 1000 Rings, and Contemporary Enameling: Art and Techniques. Several pieces by Kathryn will be on display in A JEWELRY EXHIBIT in the Pocosin Arts Gallery from February 10th through March 21st, 2009.
PAPER BEAD-MAKING w/ Miriam Fauth Saturday, February 28th, 2009 1:00-3:00pm Join Miriam Fauth in a workshop making beads from recycled greeting cards.  Send a greeting card back to the person who gave it to you as a necklace!  Miriam often hears this comment about her necklaces:  “I cannot believe you made this out of paper!”  The craft passed from grandmother to a granddaughter to a friend, Miriam finds it teaches her to slow down in a relaxing and enjoyable pastime.  Miriam is a Columbia resident of eight years, originally from London, U.K.  Call to register by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27th.   Tuition: $8.00 per person Supply Fee:  Minimal - depends on how many beads and supplies you use.   Stop in the Pocosin Arts Gallery to see some of Miriam's work on display and for sale in A JEWELRY EXHIBIT, February 10th through March 21st, 2009.
NATURE TILE WORKSHOP (All Ages!) Saturday, November 8 10:00-5:00 pm Stop in the Pocosin Arts Gallery during the Wings Over Water festivities to impress a clay tile with native plant species and other natural forms. Tuition: $10
JEWELRY CHRISTMAS TREE WORKSHOP w/ Minnie Lou McGowan Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:00am-4:00pm Join Minnie Lou in the Pocosin Arts Studio to create your own traditional jewelry Christmas tree.  Supplies to bring:  velvet in frame, beads, jewelry, elmers glue and side cutter pliers (Minnie Lou recommends removing the backs of earrings and pins and beads from strings to allow for more time during the workshop to focus on the design).                                               Tuition:  $10 Call or stop in Pocosin Arts Gallery (201 Main St., Columbia, (252)796-2787) to register for the workshop by Friday, November 21st.
On-going Programs
POTTERY - WHEEL THROWING (For Adults) Carol Soo Lee, Instructor Learn the basics of wheel throwing, glazing and firing pottery.  Beginners usually focus on small cups and bowls, moving on to more complicated vessels and techniques using the pottery wheel. Thursdays  6:30 to 8:30pm Tuition $50/month (plus supplies) · Scholarships Available.
POTTERY - AFTER SCHOOL (Elementary through High School) Carol Soo Lee, Instructor Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm (currently full) 4:30 - 5:30pm Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuition $25/month (plus supplies)· Scholarships Available
DANCE Paula Donahoe, Instructor Fridays 3:30-4:40 pm  Middle & HS 4:30-5:30 pm  2nd - 5th Grade 5:30-6:15 pm  4 yr old - 1st Grade   Madge VanHorne Auditorium Columbia High School Campus, Main Street, Columbia Tuition $30/month · Scholarships Available
GUITAR Tina Phronjia Bradley, Instructor Fridays 3:30-5:00 pm  Ages 8-15 Fridays 5:30-6:30 pm  Ages 16 and up!   Pocosin Arts Studio Tuition $30/month · Scholarships Available
OTHER GATHERINGS
CLAY HAND-BUILDING Club Mondays:  6:30-8:30pm Free access to the clay studio to practice hand-building techniques.  Clay and firing fee only. Prerequisite:  1 session of Carol Soo Lee's Wheel Throwing to become acquainted with the studio.
CARVING CLUB (Adults - Senior Project students are welcome to participate with approved mentorship) Tuesdays:  6:00-8:00pm The Carving Club welcomes new members of all skill levels to join.  Bring your own carving tools and wood.  Current projects include duck decoys, various wildlife carvings and Santa Clauses.
POCOSIN ARTS METALS GUILD (PAMG) The Metals Guild meets on a monthly basis.  New members are welcome.  For more information contact hilary@pocosinarts and visit the blog: http://pocosinartsmetalsguild.blogspot.com

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