The Council for the Arts strives to bring quality workshops to our area. If you would like to be on our e-mail lists for future workshops, please contact us.
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Workshops planned for adults, acrylics, print making, plein aire and so much more!
Open Mic
An Open Mic reading for poets and other writers will take place on Sunday, May 19 from 3:00pm-5:00PM at the Council. Readers should be 18 years and older and use appropriate language.
Community Event
To register for classes or workshops: Call the Council for the Arts at (910) 455-9840 or e-mail jaxarts@jaxarts.com Payment is due at the time you sign up for the class, we will gladly take your credit card or debit card payment over the phone. You are also welcome to stop-by the Arts Council on the day of registration with a check or cash for payment.
The Council for the Arts is located across from Jacksonville City Hall at 826 New Bridge Street. Please call 910/455-9840 to ensure your spot in class.
Writers Workshop
Writing From the Heart
by Cynthia Moore-Brown
Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10:00am to 3:00pm
The fee is $15.00
Enjoy some time with Cynthia Moore Brown, acclaimed storyteller, artist, author, and Onslow County native. She will share her unique and creative ideas on writing that will help you get in touch with your passion. Cynthia is a talented photographer and artist so she will share illustration techniques from her books. Cynthia’s stories can be enjoyed on her CD “Ghost Stories from the Graveyard.” Her books include Folktales and Ghost Stories of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Folklore and Food and a new book to be released in 2013.
Course Description:
In this workshop, we will offer writing techniques, marketing ideas, and some inspiration. She will also give you options for getting published. You will be inspired by her books, CDs and a folktale or two for fun. Please come prepared with a sample of your writing. Keep a brief journal of your ideas for a week to also bring to share. Equipment needed is a notebook, writing tools, and an open mind.
Participants will receive a free booklet of information and lots of ideas to take with them.
Following the workshop at 4:00pm there will be a small reception and book signing for her newest book: Folklore and Food-folktales centering around family and down-home cooking.
Bring your lunch so an informal break can revive everyone.
Call to Artists
The Council for the Arts (CFTA) is providing the following information received from other arts councils, art organizations, and art galleries that may be of interest to our members. The information listed below should not be construed as an endorsement of the event by CFTA. Please consult the point of contact person listed for more information.