Studio Workshops
BRAHM offers a variety of studio workshops for adults with differing skill levels. Studio workshops are offered at various times during the year and feature different mediums and a diversity of guest instructors.
Upcoming Workshops
Learn some of Blowing Rock’s natural history and a bit of botany, as you create a life-size paper model of the Big-Head Aster (Symphyotrichum grandiflorum), North Carolina’s wildflower of the year. All materials and tools will be provided, and at the end of this three-hour workshop, you will take home your creation, ready for display, and seeds so you can try your hand at growing your own wildflowers.
Past Studio Workshops
Learn about Blowing Rock’s natural history and a bit of botany, as you create a life-size paper model of North Carolina’s state official state wildflower, the Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii). All materials and tools will be provided, and at the end of this three-hour workshop, you will take home your creation in a vase, ready for display.
Most painters know what they're painting but struggle with why it matters and how to make it connect. In this intensive 3-day oil painting workshop, working artist and instructor Steve Puttrich will teach you a practical framework that transforms good paintings into compelling ones. You'll master the 12 Powers of Contrast, the hidden architecture that guides the viewer's eye and creates focus in any composition. You'll learn to identify the emotional core of your subject and let that story drive every color, value, and brushstroke decision.
Dec 31: Join us at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center from 10 AM to 12 PM for a free art class. Registration not required. Open to the public. Materials provided. Classes brought to you by BRAHM and the Watauga County Project on Aging.
Location- 132 Poplar Grove Connector UNIT A, Boone, NC 28607
Join us at the Western Watauga Community Center from 12 PM to 2 PM for a free art class. Registration not required. Open to the public. Materials provided. Classes brought to you by BRAHM and the Watauga County Project on Aging.
Location- 1081 Old US Hwy 421, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tonalism, taught by nationally acclaimed landscape painter Kyle Buckland. This workshop will guide you through the core principles of this evocative style, including limited palettes, close values, and creating a sense of mood and atmosphere through subtle color variations.
The mornings will feature a live demonstration, followed by an afternoon of dedicated painting time with individual guidance from Kyle. All skill levels are welcome. Participants choose from acrylic or oil painting, the supply list follows. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of Tonalism and develop your artistic skills.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tonalism, taught by nationally acclaimed landscape painter Kyle Buckland. This workshop will guide you through the core principles of this evocative style, including limited palettes, close values, and creating a sense of mood and atmosphere through subtle color variations.
The mornings will feature a live demonstration, followed by an afternoon of dedicated painting time with individual guidance from Kyle. All skill levels are welcome. Participants choose from acrylic or oil painting, the supply list follows. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history of Tonalism and develop your artistic skills.
Use collage, drawing, journaling, and painting to express your healing journey and vision for the future.All materials and snacks provided.
Ideal for anyone over 18: Creative art-making activities with an emphasis on expressing emotion through making a mixed media “zine.'“
Ideal for anyone over 18: Creative art-making activities with an emphasis on expressing emotion through making a mixed media “zine.'“
Embark on a colorful journey into the world of vibrant landscape painting, where the beauty of nature comes alive on canvas. Led by acclaimed artist Lyudmila Tomova Clark, a.k.a. Lucy, this workshop invites you to explore the dynamic interplay of color, light, and form, as you learn to capture the essence of landscapes with energy and expression.
Designed for artists of all levels, this workshop offers a hands-on exploration of techniques to infuse your landscapes with vibrancy and life. Whether you prefer watercolor, acrylic, or oil, you will discover how to use color boldly and confidently to evoke mood, atmosphere, and emotion in your artwork. Under Lyudmila's expert guidance, you will learn to see the world with fresh eyes, find inspiration in the vivid hues of nature, and translate them onto your canvas with passion and creativity. From sweeping vistas to intimate scenes, you will learn to compose compelling compositions that draw viewers into your world and leave a lasting impression.