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Upcoming events

    • 09/21/2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Broad Branch Distillery
    Register

    Join us for our fun, informal artist meet-ups every third Sunday at Broad Branch Distillery from 2pm until 3:30pm.

    • 09/25/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Mary Alice Warren Community Center, 7632 Warren Park Dr., Lewisville - Magnolia Room
    • 5
    Register

    Expand your artistic process -  non-conventional approaches to painting.

    Create rich depth and texture with layers of mark-making. 

    In this workshop, you will discover hundreds of ways to apply and manipulate media.  We will explore the use of kitchen implements and other common objects to apply, transform, and remove paint!

    Suitable for beginners, intermediate level, as well as established artists looking to expand their techniques and processes. We will use acrylic paints and other water-soluble media, but the techniques are definitely applicable to oil painting as well.

    Notes On What To Bring:

    The instructor will provide all necessary materials.  A $10 materials fee will be added to the registration fee.  Optional: attendees may wish to bring a sketchbook, pen, pencil, and eraser, and any of their own water-soluble materials.  If you have any mark-making tools that you would like to experiment with please bring them!

            

    About the Instructor:

    Brandi Jacques is an award-winning artist and educator with over 35 years of teaching experience. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Toronto and has spent her career inspiring students through both the performing and visual arts.

    A member of the Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Brandi has exhibited at venues including the Milton Rhodes Gallery, the Benton Convention Center, the Robert Elberson Fine Arts Center, and the Masonic Center. Her work is currently on display in Footnote Café and Bernardin's Fine Dining. 

    Equally at home in abstraction and realism, Brandi often blends the two to capture fleeting moments in nature, the play of light and shadow, and the mysterious textures of time—ancient parchments, asemic writing, and surreal landscapes. Her teaching reflects the same spirit of exploration and freedom, encouraging students to discover their own creative voices through the energy and expressiveness of mark-making. 

    Follow Brandi's art journey on Instagram here

    This workshop has been brought to you with reduced registration fees by the Shallow Ford Foundation.

           


    • 10/07/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Masonic Lodge on Country Club Rd.
    • 17
    Register

    Come and make an easy DIY Journal in this unique gathering over lunch with our own Marsha Hierl.

    Learn and make a simple journal in 30 minutes or less with decorative pages and plain paper, simple add-ins, and colored threads. All materials will be included in your kit.  

    You can brown bag your own lunch. Or if you prefer, you can pay extra to order from our select TJ's Deli menu, and we will have it delivered to the Masonic Lodge for you (this meal includes a sandwich or wrap + a side OR salad).  We will have bottles of water, or bring your own beverage.

    To Pre-Order Lunch:

    1. If you want to pre-order lunch from TJs, select it during registration to pay in advance.  
    2. View the Menu on the website. Please only order from the Sandwiches, Wraps, or Salads sections
    3. When you know what you want, please send your order details to Sharon Eng at sharon@associatedartists.org. Orders must be received by Friday, Oct. 3.  
    TJ's Deli Menu  **NOTE: To keep orders manageable, please only order from the Sandwiches, Wraps, or Salads sections**

    The Masonic Lodge is located at:

    4537 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC




    • 10/09/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Shallowford Room
    Register

    Learn how to present your artwork professionally so it gets noticed 

    We will cover critiquing and editing your work, entering shows, working in a series to create a cohesive collection, and how to put the finishing touches on your completed artwork for display in exhibits and galleries...without breaking the bank! We'll cover various aspects of framing, wiring, and hanging your work. 

    What To Bring:

    Attendees should bring a notebook, pen, pencil, and eraser.  This will be a combination of demonstrations and hands-on practice.

    About the Instructor:

    Brandi Jacques is an award-winning artist and educator with over 35 years of teaching experience. She holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of Toronto and has spent her career inspiring students through both the performing and visual arts. A member of the Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, Brandi has exhibited at venues including the Milton Rhodes Gallery, the Benton Convention Center, the Robert Elberson Fine Arts Center, and the Masonic Center. Her work is currently on display in Footnote Café and Bernardin's Fine Dining. 

    Equally at home in abstraction and realism, Brandi often blends the two to capture fleeting moments in nature, the play of light and shadow, and the mysterious textures of time—ancient parchments, asemic writing, and surreal landscapes. Her teaching reflects the same spirit of exploration and freedom, encouraging students to discover their own creative voices through the energy and expressiveness of mark-making. 

    Follow Brandi's art journey on Instagram here

    This workshop is brought to you with reduced registration fees by the Shallow Ford Foundation. 

           





    • 10/12/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Lewisville - Magnolia Room
    • 8
    Register

    A fun and playful session on how words can become a work of art

    Letters are lines and repeated shapes; they are also mutable. Building on their forms gives us opportunities to create words as symbols, similar to monogram design.  Using your own name, we will embark on a unique investigation of relationships, making use of indirect methods to achieve graphic interest. Discover a mixture of effects using ink combined with other mediums.

    Attendees should bring a ruler, a pencil, a fine liner pen (Micron is a good brand).  Optional: a compass if you have one.  A $10.00 materials fee is included in the registration.

    About the Instructor:

    Joyce Teta has been having an affair with letterforms since she was 11 years old. Her favorite projects are handmade original books with text and content. She has taught for the Sawtooth School since 1977, has been an Artist Mentor for Associated Artists of Winston Salem and for Upward Bound at Winston-Salem State University for 20 years plus. Joyce founded Calligraphycentre.com and opened a studio on 6th Street in 1981 and is one of the original artists to establish themselves in the Downtown Arts District.

    Joyce has continued International Calligraphy Study programs for students since 1984. She also offers a retreat just for artists every year since 2015 for sharing and inspiration. She is a working and curious Artist, as she assumes YOU are as well. She believes play is the way to discovery. Come as YOU are!

    This workshop is being brought to you with a reduced registration fee thanks to the Shallow Ford Foundation.

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    • 10/19/2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Broad Branch Distillery

    Join us for our fun, informal artist meet-ups every third Sunday at Broad Branch Distillery from 2pm on.

    • 11/08/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Mary Alice Warren Community Center, Lewisville
    • 11
    Register

    Do you find yourself less than confident with your sketching? This class will help you improve your drawing skills.

    This workshop will provide you with a straightforward 3-step drawing process that you can apply whether you are creating a simple guide sketch for your favorite medium or a full-scale graphite pencil drawing. 

    Over the course of the workshop, we will practice and apply basic principles to create several projects, working from still- life objects and photographs.

    What to Bring:

    • Drawing pencils: 2H, HB or F, 3B  (recommended brands: Staedtler, Design, Blick)
    • Kneaded eraser & Pink Pearl eraser
    • Drawing board or other smooth surface (tables at facility have mild texture)
    • Colored pencils (recommended—soft core types: Prismacolor Premier, Derwent Lightfast, Faber-Castell Polychromos, Caran’d Ache Luminance).  

    Note: Drawing paper will be provided by the instructor (a $4.00 materials fee is included in the registration fee to cover this).

    About the Instructor:

    Sandra Kimzey Wimbish currently lives and expresses her creativity in Clemmons, NC. Her art celebrates the beauty of the natural world—people, animals, flowers, and landscapes. Using a variety of mediums, and often combining them, Sandra’s art comes to life with acrylics, colored pencils, graphite, and ink.

    Three of Sandra’s current focuses are her American Wildlife series, which includes both ink and graphite works, her growing Sepia Tones series of acrylic canvases, and her most recent series of coastal-inspired large canvases.

    Sandra has exhibited and taught art in her previous homes in Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, and now, in North Carolina. She divides her time between public art (murals, mosaics), studio practice, exhibitions, and teaching. 

    For more information, inquiries, or to check out more of Sandra’s art, visit: www.SandraWimbish.com
    on Facebook @SandraWimbishArt
    on Instagram @SandraKimzeyWimbish

    This workshop is offered at a reduced rate thanks to a grant from the Shallow Ford Foundation.

      

    • 11/16/2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Broad Branch Distillery

    Join us for our fun, informal artist meet-ups every third Sunday at Broad Branch Distillery from 2pm on.

Past events

08/17/2025 Artist Meet Up
07/24/2025 Explore & Celebrate AAWS' History at the County Library
07/10/2025 Brainstorming for our Future 🧠
06/10/2025 Annual Members Celebration
06/08/2025 Unlock the Magic of Alcohol Inks: Paper, Canvas, and Tile
05/18/2025 Monthly Artist Meet-Up
05/10/2025 Introduction to Gelli Printing with Mona Wu
04/27/2025 Monthly Artist Meet-Up
04/25/2025 Opening Reception for the High Point Furniture Market
04/05/2025 Manipulating Your Photos to Inspire Art
04/03/2025 Artist Reception at Footnote!
03/16/2025 Monthly Artist Meet-Up
03/08/2025 Painting Realistic Glass and Metal Objects with Viktoria Majestic
03/07/2025 Elemental Forces Reception
02/16/2025 Monthly Artist Meet-Up
02/15/2025 Photographing Your Art Workshop
01/25/2025 Introduction to Watercolor Painting *Rescheduled!
01/19/2025 Monthly Artist Meet-Up
12/15/2024 Holiday Party
11/17/2024 November Artist Meet-Up!
11/08/2024 Artist Spotlight 2024 Reception
11/02/2024 Sketchbook Series Class Four: Personal Journaling with Jennifer Willard
10/20/2024 October Artist Meet-Up
10/12/2024 Sketchbook Series Class Three: Pen & Pencil Sketching with Jennifer Edwards
10/11/2024 Playdate: Make Artist Trading Cards
10/05/2024 Cold Wax with Kelly Hodges
09/29/2024 Sketchbook Series Class Two: Mixed Media with Patty Pape
09/24/2024 Footnote Community Exhibition Opening Reception
09/22/2024 Sketchbook Series Class One: Bookbinding with Patty Pape
09/15/2024 Artist Meet-Up with Talk from Kelly Hodges
09/12/2024 The Sounds of Music In Art Reception
08/24/2024 Color Theory & Mixing Class
08/13/2024 When We Were Kids Opening Reception
06/18/2024 Annual Members Meeting
06/08/2024 "The Basics of Oil Painting" An All-Day Workshop with Viktoria Majestic
05/19/2024 "A Taste of India" A Cooking Demonstration with Sujata Aher
05/14/2024 Reception for Twilight Zone Exhibit
05/11/2024 Treasured Memories Collage Workshop with Michelle Schenker
04/21/2024 Monthly Meetup
04/10/2024 High Point Furniture Market Exhibit
03/09/2024 Beginner Basics Watercolor Workshop with Sam Stitcher
03/05/2024 Whimsey Pick Up/ Birds, Bugs and other Critters Drop Off
02/22/2024 Reception for "OPPOSITES" Members Exhibit
02/18/2024 Artist Meet-Up
02/17/2024 "Winter Landscapes", Pastel Workshop with Laurie Basham
02/13/2024 MY FAVOURITE THINGS PICK UP/OPPOSITES DROP OFF
01/21/2024 AAWS Monthly Artists Meet-Up

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