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McDowell Arts Center
from September 2022 Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Newsletter
by matthewsnc
123 McDowell Street For more information, call (704) 847-9746 McDowell arts center gallery
Late August through September will feature Matthews Artists Guild's show for Matthews Alive! Gallery hours are limited. Please call 704-321-7275 before visiting to confirm the gallery is open.
arts delivered classes
For any questions about any Arts Delivered class, contact Rick at artsdelivered@gmail.com or 704-618-2222. Visit www.matthewsfun.com for class descriptions and pricing information.
ADULT CLAY CLASS
Wednesdays | 6:30pm-8:15pm | Ages 18+
Fall Session 1: August 31-October 19
Matthews Res. $190 | Non-Res. $200
ADULT MAKE & GLAZE
2-week classes | 9:00am-10:30am | Ages 18+ $40 per person for both classes September 7 & 14 and 21 & 28
HOMESCHOOL QUARTER-LONG ART CLASSES Wednesdays | 10:45am-12:15pm | Ages 8-18 Quarter 1 session is currently full! Quarter 2: November 2 - January 25 (No class Nov. 23, 30 or Dec. 21, 28) Matthews Res. $175 | Non-Res. $180
SATURDAY GIRL SCOUT WORKSHOPS AND PRE-K CLAY CLASSES STARTING IN OCTOBER! HOMESCHOOL MAKE & GLAZE
2-week classes | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Ages 7-18 $40 per person for both classes September 7 & 14 and 21 & 28
AFTERSCHOOL CLAY EXPERIENCE Wednesdays | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Ages 5-11 September 7-October 12 Matthews Res. $125 | Non-Res. $130
Art with Eileen Schwartz
Art classes for adults with disabilities. Parents/guardians of interested students must contact Eileen prior to registering. Tues.: September 6-27 | Fri.: September 9-30 9:00am-12:00pm Contact Eileen Schwartz for more information eileenschwartzusa@gmail.com
CHARACTER DESIGN CLASS
6-week session | Sept. 8-Oct. 13 | 5pm-6pm | Ages 7-11 A great way to strengthen drawing and storytelling skills! Learn the basics of color theory, visual development, and storyboarding. Take your drawings to the next level! For fans of Disney, Anime, Manga, Super Heroes, Pokemon, and more! Matthews Res. $150 | Non-Res. $155
75-minute session | September 20 7pm-8:15pm | $25 Bring your yoga mat and some blankets and prepare yourself for total, deep relaxation. This is not a physical exercise, but rather a technique for physical rejuvenation, mental relaxation, spiritual growth and overall wellness. Class will be held upstairs in the art gallery.
Yoga Nidra: DEEP RELAXATION WITH ROSEMARY McDowell Arts Center: FREE GROUPS
It's All About Yarn 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6pm-8pm | Contact Mary McGee at mmagee001@gmail.com Matthews Artists Guild Visit www.matthewsartistsguild.com for more information. Basket Guild September 27 | 6pm-8pm | Meets 4th Tuesday of the month Next meeting: October 26 Waxhaw Woodturners September 6 | 6:30pm Meetings held first Tuesday of each month | Visitors welcome!
CLASSES WITH PAM SINGH
paint the van gogh way
Learn the art of Impasto Style Painting! Beginners course for ages 12 and up! Participants under 18 need to have an adult attend with them. 6-week course | Materials included | Tuesdays or Wednesdays Tues.: Oct. 4-Nov. 8 | 6pm-8:30pm | MCC Wed.: Oct. 5-Nov. 9 | 11am-12:30pm OR 3pm-4:30pm | MAC Matthews Res: $275 | Non-Res: $280
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CREATIVES
6-week course | Wednesdays | Oct. 5-Nov. 13 | 6pm-8:30pm Learn the skills of how to use social media to enhance, promote, and grow your creative business and reach potential clients. After-course support available. Will focus on Facebook and Instagram. Registration Fee: $350
