For anyone interested in learning a new art form or just having a fun couple of hours with friends creating something, Wilson Arts is offering creative workshops for ages 14 and above at the Wilson Arts Center.

To register, visit www.wilsonarts.com/art-classes, visit the Wilson Arts Center during regular business hours or call at 252-291-4329. Pre-registration is required for all workshops.

Saturday, May 14 

Soul Stitching with Renee J. Moore

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For ages 14 and up (Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.)

Wilson Arts Center

This workshop is designed to engage participants in the meditative quality of stitch work and explore the medium using an intuitive process. Activities will include hand printing on fabric using found objects and then deconstructing the prints and reassembling them into a mixed media project incorporating embroidery-inspired stitch work and embellishments. No experience is required, and all materials are provided.

Saturday, May 21

Meditative Drawing with Maureen O’Neill

10 a.m. to noon

For ages 14 and up (Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.)

Wilson Arts Center

Instructor Maureen O’Neill has designed a variety of exercises to help participants connect and engage with the present moment through mark-making exercises. No experience is necessary — just a willingness to engage in a workshop that is about process, rather than product.

Thursday, May 26

Painting with Goats 

7 to 9 p.m. 

Ages: 14 and up (Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.)

Wilson Arts Center

An instructor from The Painted Farmer will offer step-by-step instructions on how to complete a wooden sign. She will be joined by Nigerian dwarf goats. Get ready for lots of laughter and all the feels as the goats try their best to win your heart.

Saturday, May 28

Monoprinting with Nature

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ages: 14 and up (Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.)

Wilson Arts Center

During this three-hour workshop with Renee J. Moore, participants will explore printmaking techniques using found objects from nature. Both hand-printing and printing press methods will be used. Prints will then be deconstructed and used to produce a collage work. No experience required; materials are provided.