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Travel
Seagrove, NC
April 24th and November 20th
8:00am -8:00pm
Bring a bag lunch
$10 city resident / $12.50 non-resident (each trip)
Explore North Carolina's pottery capital. Over 100 privately owned potteries specializing in hand crafted ware both functional and sculptural for visitors to enjoy or purchase. Spend the day in the rolling foothills exploring individual shops and galleries.
Charlotte, NC
February 20th - 21st
Time to leave and return
$135 city resident / $168 non resident
This over night trip will include trips to both the Mint Museum of Art and the Mint Museum or Craft and Design, and Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. Stay down town in one of North Carolinas fastest growing cities. All admissions, tickets, and hotel are included.
Beaufort, NC
June 26th
7:00am - 7:00pm
$50 city resident / $60 non resident
Experience North Carolinas Crystal Coast. We will visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum and end the day with a relaxing boat ride. We might even see a wild pony or two. All admissions and tickets included.
Manteo, NC
September 11th
8:00am - 8:00pm
$60 city resident / $75 non resident
Take a step back in time and stroll through the Elizabethan Gardens or board the Elizabeth II at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Finally explore the waters of the Outer Banks at the NC Aquarium. All admissions and tickets included.
December 11th
3:00pm - 11:00pm
$30 city resident / $38 non resident
New Bern, NC is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year and there isn't a better place to celebrate than Tryon Palace. We will go on a guided candlelight tour filled with music, dancers, acrobats, sword swallowing and more. The night will end with a grand fireworks displace over the palace. All admission tickets included.
Workshops and Lectures
Japanese Embroidery
January 9-10, March 6-7, May 15-16, June 12-13, September 18-19
Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Instructor: Carl Newman
$68 city resident / $85 non-resident
Originating in China, this thousand year old needle art was refined and perfected in Japan for decorative objects and especially for kimono and obi. The embroideries are worked on silk and fabric held in a wooden frame. The stitching is done with silk and metal threads using Japanese needles and other tools. Carl Newman is certified by the Japanese Embroidery Center in Atlanta and has many years of teaching experience. Stitchers of all skill levels are welcome, but pre-registration is required.
*To determine your individual skill level, project for the workshop, and material fee, contact the instructor, Carl Newman, at 336-784-6886 or by email at cnewman706@aol.com
Raku Workshop
April 17 and August 14
$20 city resident / $25 non resident
Experience this high energy high temperature ceramic firing process outside at the Arts Center. Clay pieces will be glazed, heated to extremely high temperatures, and then pulled out while glowing hot and placed in a can of combustible materials. Participants can bring their own pieces or choose from a selection that will be provided. Price includes firing and food.
Sharron Parker
October 16, 2010
$65 city resident / $80 non resident
Handmade felt is believed to be the oldest textile technique - dating to the Stone Age. Explore the possibilities of color, texture, and form with this medium, using only wool and hot water. Students will work with dyed wools, layering these to form felt "geodes", and then slicing these to create patterning for a flat felt. The flat felts can then be embellished with yarns, fleece curls, etc.
Celebrations
Make your next party an Art Party!!! Birthday parties, office parties, girl's night out or any other special event. The Arts Center provides all the materials and the instructor; you provide the people and the extras (cake, gifts, etc.) Call 252-972-1632 to make your reservation.
Party Themes Include:
Clay Creation:
Don't be afraid to get your hands in the mud at this party. Create your own one-of-a kind ceramic piece.
Recycle:
Art is made with all kinds of materials. Use recycled objects to create robots, bottle cap flowers, and much more.
Edible Art:
By the time this party is over you won't need cake. Use everyday edible materials to create unique works of art.
Theatrical Mystery:
You and your guests will join together in solving a classic "Who Done It". Collect clues and help our staff solve the mystery.
Celebration Rates:
$10.00 per person for 1 - 12 guests
$8.00 per person over 12 guests
Minimum 6 guests
Celebrations include refreshment room, instructor, and 1½ hour program with supplies. Celebrations can be altered to accommodate ages 5 and up and can be scheduled any day of the week between 10:00am and 7:00pm. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance.
For more information, email arts@imperialcentre.org
