Creative Aging Classes
Wayne County Public Library is offering professionally-taught, instructional workshops to the 55+ community. Spring classes are starting in March and will run through April. Descriptions and online registration forms are listed below. You must be 55 years or older to register. If you have any questions, or problems registering, please call Lou Rose at 919-735-1824 ext. 6497.
Creative Aging Classes
Wayne County Public Library is offering professionally-taught, instructional workshops to the 55+ community. Spring classes are starting in March and will run through April. Descriptions and online registration forms are listed below. You must be 55 years or older to register.
Quilling
Quilling, which has been around for centuries, is the art of using different types of paper, cutting them into strips and shaping them into decorative designs. In this class you will learn how to use tools to roll, loop, curl, and twist the paper to create pieces of art. You will gradually progress from designing small art pieces such as hearts, shamrocks, angels, sunflowers, and butterflies, to creating the final project of a framed picture.
Location: Northern Wayne Library
Dates: Mondays, Mar. 10th – Apr. 21st
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
# of Participants: 10
Exhibition:
Apr. 28th @ 4 p.m.
The Arts Council of Wayne County
REGISTRATION CLOSED for Quilling
Instructor Deborah Balance, originally from Connecticut, relocated to North Carolina in 1990. “Since I can remember, I’ve always immersed myself in the world of art and creativity. I took a formal art class at Wilson Community College, and I’ve had the joy of teaching children how to paint in acrylics over the years. Just under two years ago, I discovered the art of quilling, and it has since become my passion. My hands have always been busy with different arts and crafts, and I’ve enjoyed exploring new techniques throughout my life.”
Line Dancing
In Motion Entertainment, LLC is so excited to offer a beginning class for those wanting to learn the basic steps of line dancing. You will learn popular routines you can use at social events, weddings and community gatherings in a laid back setting. No previous experience is necessary. Line dancing is a great form of exercise without a huge impact on your body. This class will also be a great way to socialize with others and hopefully, meet some new friends. Come and join us weekly for an hour and a half of FUN!
Dress in loose comfortable clothing. Short sleeves are normally most comfortable as it does get your body moving! Tennis shoes are preferred.
Location: In Motion Entertainment LLC
506 NC Hwy 581 S., Goldsboro
Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 11th – Apr. 22nd
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
# of Participants: 15
Exhibition:
Apr. 28th @ 4 p.m.
The Arts Council of Wayne County
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Instructor Megan Lynn Casey is an award-winning choreographer and performing artist from Goldsboro. Recently, Megan graduated from the University of Mount Olive with her Master of Business Administration. At the age of 19, Megan turned her passion into a career when she opened In Motion Entertainment, LLC. She loves to share her love of dance with all generations of dancers. Megan has received instruction with many inspiring performers including: Gleb Savchenko (Dancing with the Stars), Autumn Miller (professional dancer), Robert Taylor Jr. (Broadway cast member of SpongeBob the Musical), Parsons Dance Company (New York City), and many more.
Creative Memoirs
Discover the joy of storytelling in words and pictures in this seven-week series. Create an art journal with various media, such as colored pencils, paints, fabrics, wallpaper, or magazine pages, as well as written words, poems, and stories. Focus each week on a different theme utilizing writing prompts, photos, and/or coloring pages for inspiration. Illustrate your memories in pictures and stories and jump start your creativity!
Location: Goldsboro Library
Dates: Mondays, Mar. 10th – Apr. 21st
Time: 10:30-12
# of Participants: 10
Exhibition:
Apr. 28th @ 4 p.m.
The Arts Council of Wayne County
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Instructor Evelyn Wool is a self-taught artist, author, and farmer who raises dairy goats, cows, pigs, and chickens on the farm she started with her husband after moving to North Carolina from Connecticut in 2014. Evelyn writes, illustrates, and self-publishes children’s books in the series: Stories from The Wool Family Farm featuring her true adventures with the farm’s many curious animals. She is also the designer and editor of the Johnston County Arts Council’s collaborative coffee table book Johnston County Creates: 50 Years of Creativity.
Watercolor Basics
In this class, we will cover the supplies, brushstrokes, and techniques of watercolor. Each class will apply these principles and build upon the previous class. Color theory, color harmony, perspective, and textures will all be taught. Drawing skills are always a plus, but not necessary. At the end of the eight-week class, the students will have matted artworks to be displayed. All supplies will be included.
Location: Goldsboro Library
Dates: Tuesdays, Mar. 11th – Apr. 22nd
Time: 10:00-11:30
# of Participants: 12
Exhibition:
Apr. 28th @ 4 p.m.
The Arts Council of Wayne County
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Instructor Jewel Sauls was born in Sanford, NC, and moved with her husband to his hometown of Goldsboro in 1988. Jewel has always loved to create. She is a seamstress, a milliner, an origami folder, a paper crafter, a doodler, and most recently, a watercolorist. She has helped renovate historic homes and built split rail fences for our local battlefield. She always wants to try something new. Painting and coloring with her four grandsons is her favorite pastime!
Check out what our participants have to say about the classes. Listen to interviews from participants and watch the video below:
Training, coaching, consulting, and resources for this program will be provided by Lifetime Arts, the national leader in creative aging programs and services.”