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Break the Rules - A Mixed Media Class
with Kristianne Ripple
Instructor: Kristianne Ripple
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Thursdays, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 MAKE UP DATE: 10/1
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Break the rules of traditional painting in this high-energy, course. Designed for all skill levels, this hands-on class focuses on creative intuition over technical perfection as you dive into experimental techniques to build personal, multidimensional works. Over six weeks, you will master foundational underpaintings with gesso and vintage papers, build tactile dimension using found objects, and explore depth through fluid acrylic washes and inks. The journey continues with image transfer collage methods, expressive mark-making using unconventional tools, and a final week dedicated to unifying your unique composition.
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.
Women's Only Quilt-As-You-Go, Declaration of Independence Anniversary Project
with Grace McFetters
Instructor: Grace McFetters
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Mondays 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, Makeup Date: 11/16
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Join The Joel Fund for a celebration of the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the year 2026! This class will produce a group project of a hand sewn tapestry quilt. We will work on a series of small hand projects that will then be sewn together to create a larger whole. The small projects will be created on pre-cut fabric tiles shaped in a hexagon. Projects will be mindful hand-stitching, also known as textile collage and stitch meditation; learn to hand embroider your signature in honor of the signing of the Declaration; and a custom quilted hexagon. Students will learn how to piece together the hexagons into a quilt sandwich and sew together, pieced and ready to sew together into the larger piece. Students will also have enough kit left over to make their own pieces for mementos.
Please note that there may be homework outside of class to complete the project.
This class is designed for Women Only.
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.
Women Only: Handmade Ceramics
with Emily Malpass
Instructor: Emily Malpass
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Wednesdays, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 MAKE UP DATE: 12/9 (Skipping 10/21)
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
This class is designed for Women Only.
Bring your ideas to three-dimensional life by creating one-of-a-kind handbuilt ceramic art pieces! We will select projects that will build your skillset for handbuilding with clay: learn to roll unfired clay into slabs, securely join clay components, add textures, and glazing to finish items. Projects may include a lidded box/jar, wall pocket, mug/vase, or other small vessels, animal shaped sculptures, birdfeeders or garden ornaments, or seasonally inspired decorative items like votives or tree sculptures. No experience is necessary but experienced folks are also welcome! No matter what your background, your instructor will meet you where you are and provide the support you need to enjoy the creative process--the studio is fully accessible, participants will be able to stand or sit as desired, and accommodations are always available for any specific needs. Working with this medium provides a unique opportunity for sensory engagement and creative development--come connect to yourself and other makers as you find your way with clay!
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.
From Etching to Block Printing - an Exploration of Printmaking
with Kristianne Ripple
Instructor: Kristianne Ripple
Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
Date: Thursdays, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, MAKE UP DATE: 11/19
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Printmaking is the dynamic process of carving, etching, or mark-making on a matrix—such as a plate or block—to create a transferable image. By applying ink to the surface and using mechanical or manual pressure, the artist captures the design onto paper, resulting in an original work of art that can be produced in multiple editions. While traditional methods include woodcuts, etchings, screen prints, and lithography, this course brings the medium into the modern studio. You will explore the historical origins of the craft while learning to produce your own prints.
Please Note: All classes and workshops are for Military Connected Individuals who are 18 years or older.
We offer scholarships for those who cannot afford the registration fee. Email the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org to receive the scholarship promo code with your name and email address
A make up date will be used if a class is canceled due to the instructor's illness, inclement weather, or an emergency. If you are running late to class, or will miss a class, please contact the instructor directly or the Operation ART Program Manager at isabella@thejoelfund.org or 919.200.0886.