Instructor:Kristianne Ripple

Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

In this immersive one-day intensive, you will explore the limitless possibilities of mixed media collage, focusing on the harmony between found materials and fine art techniques. You’ll learn to build rich, evocative compositions by layering vintage ephemera, hand-painted papers, and textiles using adhesives and gel mediums. The workshop covers essential design principles—such as focal points and tonal balance—while encouraging experimental mark-making with charcoal, ink, and acrylic glazes to unify your work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you will leave with a finished, multi-dimensional piece and a new toolkit for storytelling through visual texture.

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.

Instructor: Stacey Sprenz

Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Time: 11AM - 1PM

This class is designed for beginners and those with basic knowledge of photography on a smartphone.

Please make sure to bring a fully charged smartphone.

Students will learn basic photography knowledge applied to how smartphones capture images and the challenges of this type of photography. This hands-on class will provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice techniques, tips, and tricks for capturing the best images with their smartphones. Students should attend this class with a basic knowledge about their specific smartphone cameras.

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.

Instructor: Ian Slade

Location: The Joel Center, 115 West Young Street, Rolesville, NC 27571

Date: Wednesday, October 21st and Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Join us for some night photography in downtown Rolesville! The first class meeting will give time to take pictures of the evening landscape. The second class meeting will go over editing processes of the previously taken pictures. Camera basics instruction will be provided for those new to photography. 

Loaner cameras are available upon request for the duration of the class. Please reach out to the Operation ART Program Manager, Isabella Brezenski, at isabella@thejoelfund.org. 

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.