In this workshop, you will learn how to create a minimalistic abstract design from one or more images and walk away with 1-2 small art canvases. You will use paper, card, fabric scraps and glue as a way to explore minimalism; playing with identifying key elements, removing non-essential elements, placement of elements and color selection until you have a final design.

A group activity provides additional insight into what people see and how people can interpret images differently.

Materials (Students to bring):

• Photo or two (recommend a photo that can translate into geometric shapes; e.g. Photo of a city scape)

• Scissors (fabric and/or paper)

• Glue Stick

• Scrap paper or color card (optional)

About the Instructor

Michelle Wilkie is a textile artist and designer of modern quilts. Her artistic practice revolves around modern quilting where she seamlessly blends traditional techniques with a contemporary twist, embracing both Improvisation and Minimalism.

Michelle is currently exhibiting and participating in a community exhibition at the NC Museum of Art (NCMA) in conversation with Layered Legacies exhibition. In the past year, she has had solo exhibitions at Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery (“Creating Connections”), PAAL Gallery and Page-Walker Center of Art and History (“Eyes Wide Open”).

She has participated in several group juried shows which has her work shown in France and Italy and locally (in the US) at ArtFields, CAM Raleigh, Truist Gallery, 311 Gallery and ArtSpace NC.She has also completed a summer residency with Ox-Bow School of Art, a 6-month residency with the Durham Art Guild, and participated in Penland School of Craft Winter Residency.

She has been featured in several magazines and has work published in the book Modern Quilts: Design of the New Century.

Interested in Minimalism then check out these artists:

• Josef Albers (https://www.albersfoundation.org/)

• Frank Stella (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Stella)

• Ellsworth Kelly (https://ellsworthkelly.org/)

• Carmen Herrera (https://www.lissongallery.com/artists/carmen-herrera)

Tailored toward 14+, students will work with geometric felt shapes to design their own city or landscape on mixed media board. Various dry media such as colored pencils and oil pastels will be used to create the more intricate details of their design. Students will have the opportunity to work with various textures and experiment with mixed media while learning about color and composition in this fun and creative project.

No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.

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100% of ticket revenue benefits the artist!

The Durham Art Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts.

The Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. For over seven decades we have supported local artists and advocated for the arts in our region.

 Touch, explore, create: An art experience for creatives with visual impairment

Read more about the workshop here and fill out the form below to RSVP for the workshop. 

Saturday June 29, 1pm - 3pm

Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor St. Durham NC 

Join us for a touchable and creative art experience for visually impaired parents and their children led by artist Mitzie Jokich and DAG's Accessibility Consultant Parrice Leach! Our Found Object Art Workshop invites you to create a piece of artwork through a hands-on exploration of found objects assemblage. With child-friendly and accessible classroom practices, every member of the family can participate fully in the creative process.. Together, we'll transform recycled and saved objects into a one-of-a-kind, touchable artwork, fostering connection, creativity, and joy for all.

This free workshop will take place in the Durham Art Guild Golden Belt Gallery, with work spaces spread out to accommodate up to 20 people. Please limit 2 children per adult, ages 5+. 

We are committed to ensuring that all individuals have equal access to the arts. This event has been designed with accessibility in mind, incorporating features such as braille or legible font labels, ample spacing, and options for accommodations. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can participate fully and comfortably.

Please feel free to sign up here or through the link below, and don't hesitate to reach out if you require any additional assistance or accommodations. We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop!

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Reserve your spot for our 6pm Portfolio Review for Emerging Artists or the 7pm Established Artist Session.

Presented and led by the Durham Art Guild

Emerging Artists: This session is for those wanting advice on their portfolios as they apply for University studies or gallery exhibitions and opportunities. This is for artists new to the arts worl with limited experience showing their work or exhibiting in public spaces.

Established Artists: This session is for artists wanted advice on their portfolios as they apply for gallery exhibition and professional development opportunities. This is for artists that have some experience exhibiting and applying to public spaces.

Free and open to all artists. Only 25 spots available for each 1 hour session.

A Mindful Sewing Practice with artist Patrizia Ferreira

In conjunction with the exhibition The Future of Water, join exhibiting artist Artist Patrizia Ferreira as she guides you through a practice of stitching, mindfulness and creativity. Patrizia uses stitching as a form of writing or mark making, harnessing the power of hand-stitching rhythms, to heal, to mend, and to recover textiles. This session will be inspired by the pieces in exhibition. Participants will have an opportunity to find color, texture and shape inspiration in the pieces being exhibited and Patrizia will have an opportunity to share some of her most beloved techniques.

No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.

Space is limited, for adults ages 18 and up.

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Meet Your Instructor
Patrizia’s work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings namely, textiles and plastic, to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption, and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials, making something beautiful out of the discarded she invites the viewer to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay, being an immigrant and being a woman instruments in great part her work. Pieces appear fragmented, torn, frayed, depicting the obvious, inevitable passage of time. A piece made of many disconnected parts. An analogy for how she feels. Made of many broken, fragmented pieces – yet, strongly rooted, undeniably human.

Patrizia Ferreira received a bachelor’s degree in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Montevideo, Uruguay and a Master of Science degree in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University (currently Thomas Jefferson University). She is the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Artist in Residence at Artspace, Raleigh, NC. She is an artist and educator living in Raleigh, NC.

100% of ticket revenue benefits the artist!

The Durham Art Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts.

The Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. For over seven decades we have supported local artists and advocated for the arts in our region.

In this exciting 3-hour Make 'n Take class, students will learn and execute the basics of stained glass. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this hands-on workshop at DAG Gallery at Golden Belt Campus (Mill No. 1 Building) is perfect for unleashing your creativity. Join us for a fun and interactive session where you'll create your own stunning stained glass masterpiece to take home!

Completed project will be a 10" suncatcher (two options provided). Instruction includes working from a pattern, cutting, grinding, applying copper foil, soldering, applying patina chemicals, and polishing the finished piece. Each student will create and take home their finished piece within the class time. Instructor will walk you through the safest way to work in this beautiful glass medium. Eye protection provided to minimize the risk from flying glass grit. Fans provided to blow soldering fumes away from the face. Health risks include: Breathing chemical fumes while soldering, burns working with hot solder wands and solder, cuts due to sharp glass edges and grit.

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Meet your instructor: Los Angeles native Kahlila Shapiro has called Durham home since 1998. She has 25 years experience in designing and creating stained glass panels for large commissions and small-scale festival work. www.kahlilascope.com

100% of ticket revenue benefits the artist!

The Durham Art Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts.

The Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. For over seven decades we have supported local artists and advocated for the arts in our region.