Cain Center for the Arts Classes & Workshops

Cain Center for the Arts Classes & Workshops offers The Art of Abstract Painting, Creating a Landscape with Oils, Color Theory for Colored Pencil Artists, Beginner Palette Knife Painting, Mold Making for Slip Casting, Beginner Wheel Throwing, Intro to Hand Building, Photographic Image Transfer on Clay: From Image to Ceramic Surface, Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens, Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building, Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building, and Beginner Hand Building. The program states that classes are offered year-round in 5- and 6-week sessions.

Programs

• The Art of Abstract Painting — Tue, 2:00 pm
• Creating a Landscape with Oils — Tue, 6:30 pm
• Color Theory for Colored Pencil Artists — Thu, 10:30 am
• Beginner Palette Knife Painting — Thu, 6:00 pm · Pre sale starts 9/1
• Mold Making for Slip Casting — Mon, 10:00 am · Just announced
• Beginner Wheel Throwing — Tue, 10:00 am; Tue, 1:00 pm; Thu, 10:00 am · Just announced; pre sale starts 9/1
• Intro to Hand Building — Tue, 6:30 pm
• Photographic Image Transfer on Clay: From Image to Ceramic Surface — Wed, 10:30 am
• Character Creation: Beginner Hand Building for Teens — Wed, 6:30 pm
• Youth Ceramics: Beginning Wheel and Hand Building — Thu, 5:00 pm
• Youth Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building — Thu, 7:00 pm
• Beginner Hand Building — Mon, 1:30 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 16–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes are offered year-round. Classes and workshops are available in 5- and 6-week sessions. Fall Sessions: Donor Pre-Sale 9/1-9/7; Public On Sale 9/8 @ 10 AM.
• Facility hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

About the provider

Cain Center for the Arts states that students must be at least 16 years old to participate in adult classes. For youth classes, specific supply lists are provided after registration is complete, some classes require students to purchase clay directly from the arts center, and community tools can be borrowed for some classes. The program’s facility hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Refunds: 90% refund with at least 14 days notice; 75% refund with less than 14 days notice. No refunds on the day of the program, class, or camp. Class cancellations may occur due to insufficient enrollment, with full refund if canceled. Classes end promptly at 2.5 hours. Students are to attend their registered class only. Cornelius residents may use code RESCODE at checkout to receive a 15% discount.

What families say

“This is going to be a great ride.” — Greg Wessling, Founding Board President

“I love all of the art exhibits because they each encompass at least one component of our core values. There is truly something for everyone here.” — Susan Irvin, Irvin Law Group

Last updated August 30, 2026.