Tag Archives: visual arts

The Joy of Flowering Workshop with John Kirk

Thursday, August 20 / 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wilson Arts Center / 204 Nash St S
Age 16+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$40 Members / $45 Non-Members
Fall into flowers with a cozy Bloom + Sip floral class!
Grab a social drink from one the downtown merchants and bring it over while you create a charming flower arrangement full of soft textures, seasonal blooms, and comforting color led by John Kirk of The Kirk’s Flowers!
This relaxing and fun workshop is perfect for anyone looking for a cheerful, low-pressure creative evening.
No floral experience required. All materials are included, and you will walk away with a gorgeous floral piece to enjoy!
Registration deadline: Monday, August 17
Register online at https://wilsonartsnc.square.site/workshops, call 252-291-4329, or stop by the Wilson Arts Center reception desk

Gel Plate Shenanigans: Monoprinting 101 with Julie Ann Haas

Saturday, August 22 / 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wilson Arts Center / 204 Nash St S
Age 14+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$30 Members / $35 Non-Members
Come and experience the joys of mark-making and color exploration using the gel plate printing method with trusty native guide Julie Ann Haas.
You will create one-of-a-kind prints that can be framed; made into cards, wrapping paper or collage fodder! Absolutely no experience is necessary for this class – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get your hands a little messy. The primary goal is to have fun!
All materials will be provided.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 19
Register online at https://wilsonartsnc.square.site/workshops, call 252-291-4329, or stop by the Wilson Arts Center reception desk

Exploring Watercolor Workshop with Betsy Rascoe

Saturday, August 15 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wilson Arts Center / 204 Nash St S
Age 14+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$30 Members / $35 Non-Members
Join us as watercolorist and designer Betsy Rascoe explores the art of painting with watercolor. This is a great workshop for beginners who want to learn how to get started, or for anyone who wants to brush up and possibly learn a few new techniques!
No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 12
Register online at https://wilsonartsnc.square.site/workshops, call 252-291-4329, or stop by the Wilson Arts Center reception desk.

Figurative Drawing Session

Saturday, August 15 / 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wilson Arts Center / 204 Nash St S
Age 18+
$20 per person
Figurative drawing sessions offer rotating professional nude models led by moderator Mike Radford. The session will include a series of short gesture drawings and several longer poses.
No instruction will be given so be prepared to work freely. All skill levels welcome!
Easels, drawing boards and various drawing mediums will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own materials.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 12
Register online at https://wilsonartsnc.square.site/workshops, call 252-291-4329, or stop by the Wilson Arts Center reception desk.

Mosaics with Meri Workshop

Saturday, July 25 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wilson Arts Center / 204 Nash St S
Age 14+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
$45 per person
Join us for a step-by-step workshop creating your own one-of-a-kind garden stone mosaic!
Led by mosaic artist Meri Fern, you will learn how to score and cut stained glass remnants, placement on the stones, and how to resin your final piece.
All materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring anything else you’d personally like to add, such as sea glass, old broken jewelry, broken China, etc.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 22
Register online at https://wilsonartsnc.square.site/workshops, call 252-291-4329, or stop by the Wilson Arts Center reception desk.

CANCELED: Paper Slashing Collage Workshop

Paper Slashing Collage Workshop with Lori Oxendine
Tuesday, June 30 | 6-8 PM
$30 per person / $20 for Wilson Arts 2026 members
Travel back to the late 15th century, when the practical mending technique used by Swiss soldiers started a fashion trend so unusual and bold that it swept through Europe’s aristocracy like wildfire.
In this workshop, we’ll breathe new life into that centuries-old style, reimagining it through paper collage instead of fabric. You’ll layer richly colored and patterned papers, then use a technique called “slashing” to reveal bursts of hidden color, creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces by taking away rather than by adding.
Along the way, you’ll dive into color theory, play with texture, and explore movement in three dimensions to revive this rich Renaissance decadence. The result will be your own richly textured artwork that carries a blend of resilience, artistry, and a touch of flamboyance.
All materials provided. Ages 14+ welcome, but minors must have adult accompaniment.
Registration closes Saturday, June 27

ArtSpin ~ A Downtown Arts Experience

Saturday, March 20, 2027

1:00-5:00 PM
Throughout Historic Downtown Wilson

Join us for our next ArtSpin. Stroll through downtown and take in the live music, the vibrant work of local artists and makers, and take part in hands-on activities in an evening of art, community, and fun for all ages! Most activities are free!

Check back for more details closer to the event.

This event is brought to you by Wilson Downtown Development Corporation and Wilson Arts, and it is supported by funding from Wilson County Tourism Development Authority.

Be sure to check out http://www.comeseewilson.com and download the Come See Wilson app to explore all your options for enjoying a day in Downtown Wilson.

ArtSpin ~ A Downtown Arts Experience

Saturday, September 26, 2026

1:00-5:00 PM
Throughout Historic Downtown Wilson

Join us for our next ArtSpin. Stroll through downtown and take in the live music, the vibrant work of local artists and makers, and take part in hands-on activities in an evening of art, community, and fun for all ages! Most activities are free!

Check back for more details closer to the event.

This event is brought to you by Wilson Downtown Development Corporation and Wilson Arts, and it is supported by funding from Wilson County Tourism Development Authority.

Be sure to check out http://www.comeseewilson.com and download the Come See Wilson app to explore all your options for enjoying a day in Downtown Wilson.

S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp: Mad Science & the Arts

S.T.E.A.M. CAMP ADVENTURE: MAD SCIENCE AND THE ARTS

Week of July 27-31

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14

Cost: $280 public / $255 current 2026 member of Wilson Arts or Imagination Station

Wilson Arts is thrilled to partner with Imagination Station to offer an exciting full-day summer camp experience that blends science and the arts with these STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) options! This collaborative option is perfect for kids who enjoy variety in their day and a change of environment.

Morning Session: Mad Science at Imagination Station

Location: Imagination Station Science & History Museum | 224 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In the morning, explore MAD SCIENCE at the Imagination Station. Get ready for messy, bubbly, and seriously fun science! Mad Science Camp invites young scientists to dive into hands-on experiments full of chemical reactions, biological surprises, and sensory science. Campers will mix, observe, and experiment their way through the weird and wonderful side of science—safely, of course!

Lunch Break: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Wilson Arts Center | 204 Nash St S

At noon, staff will escort students to Wilson Arts Center for Lunch Bunch. Students must bring their own lunch and drink.

Afternoon Session: Creative Exploration with Wilson Arts

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Choose between:
ONCE UPON A STUDIO Visual Arts 
Location: Wilson Arts Center | 204 Nash St S
Ages: 8-14

Campers will dive into a variety of creative ways to explore visual story telling with artist and arts instructor Frank Johnson III. Learn how to tap into your imagination and create visual narratives through multiple forms of mediums.

STORIES ALIVE Performing Arts
Location: Boykin Center | 108 Nash St NE
Ages: 6-14

Campers will become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage.

This exciting full-day camp offers the perfect blend of science and creativity, providing variety, hands-on learning, and a change of environment—all within a short walk between Wilson Arts and Imagination Station.

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Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329

Summer Camp: Stories Alive #2

STORIES ALIVE #2 Performing Arts Camp

Week of July 27-31

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 6-14

Cost: $90 or $80 for 2026 Wilson Arts members

Campers become their favorite storybook characters and create an adventure onstage.

THIS CAMP IS PART OF THE FULL-DAY STEAM CAMP WITH IMAGINATION STATION. There are limited spaces open to non-STEAM camp participants.

CAMP RESERVATIONS

Visit wilsonarts.com/camps for more camp information and online registration or call 252-291-4329.