Charlotte Chalk Art Festival Tickets

This two hour class is designed for beginners, ages 12 and up, who want to learn the basic techniques of using sidewalk (pastel) chalk. By the end of this class, you will have learned some skills, and created a colorful piece. This class will be taught at the Charlotte Art League, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, NC 28213, on Sunday, June 26th from 2pm to 4pm and we will be outside, shady side of the building, on the sidewalk creating chalk art. All art supplies and water will be provided. Bring what you need to be in both shade and sun. We'll use the sidewalk on the side of the building. Instructor: Elle Walsh, born in New York, is a self-taught artist. She's been living in Charlotte for the past 12 years. "What started as writing quotes via chalk on the sidewalk to cheer neighbors, has evolved into more intentional messaging, oftentimes incorporating complementary art. Her goal is to create pieces that are thought-provoking, and can leave a positive impact on the community. She's done work for Charlotte is Creative, South End, the City of Charlotte, Earth Fare, and more." You can learn more about her at CLTChalkArt.com and on Facebook at CLT Chalk Art or on Instagram @CLTChalkArt.

Chalk pastels are a versatile medium that can be used to draw a variety of subjects and achieve beautifully blended techniques. This 2 hour class, best suited for ages 14 and up, is structured around painting beautiful skin tones in pastels. You will learn how painting skin tones with soft pastels is more than just laying down pigment. This class will be taught at the VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 on Wednesday, July 20th from 6pm to 8pm. All supplies and water will be provided. Instructor: Kevin Harris, an oil paint, acrylic and pastel artist specializing in the creation of art that moves people. Be it via portraiture, figurative, abstract, land or seascapes, Mr. Harris looks to life and translates his perception to the viewer. Considered an impressionist, his style is a free-flowing collaboration of color and texture - intended to inspire a sense of fullness. Kevin currently has paintings consigned to multiple galleries in Charlotte, NC. He also has a painting in the permanent collection of Cabarrus County Courthouse, and has displayed his work at numerous events throughout the east coast in cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Kevin’s work has also been featured in Art & Beyond Magazine. Additionally, he has self-published numerous books of his pastel portraiture and oil paintings. The artist currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife. Facebook: ArtistKevinHarris Instagram: @kevharrisart Twitter: @kevharrisart KevHarrisArt.com

Chalk pastels are a versatile medium that can be used to draw a variety of subjects and achieve beautifully blended techniques. This 2 hour class, best suited for ages 14 and up, is structured around painting beautiful skin tones in pastels. You will learn how painting skin tones with soft pastels is more than just laying down pigment. This class will be taught at the VAPA Center, 700 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 on Wednesday, July 20th from 6pm to 8pm. All supplies and water will be provided. Instructor: Kevin Harris, an oil paint, acrylic and pastel artist specializing in the creation of art that moves people. Be it via portraiture, figurative, abstract, land or seascapes, Mr. Harris looks to life and translates his perception to the viewer. Considered an impressionist, his style is a free-flowing collaboration of color and texture - intended to inspire a sense of fullness. Kevin currently has paintings consigned to multiple galleries in Charlotte, NC. He also has a painting in the permanent collection of Cabarrus County Courthouse, and has displayed his work at numerous events throughout the east coast in cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Kevin’s work has also been featured in Art & Beyond Magazine. Additionally, he has self-published numerous books of his pastel portraiture and oil paintings. The artist currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife. Facebook: ArtistKevinHarris Instagram: @kevharrisart Twitter: @kevharrisart KevHarrisArt.com