The Centerpiece Workshops

06/09/2026

July is bringing two beautiful opportunities to step into the studio at The Centerpiece!

Join us for two new workshops for 2026, each designed to help artists reconnect with their vision, strengthen their practice, and leave inspired.

•First, Anne Harkness joins us July 22–24th for Bring Energy & Intention to Your Paintings, a three-day workshop focused on creating captivating work that leads the viewer through the painting.

•Then, Laine Francis joins us Thursday, July 30th for Exploring Coastal Magic, a one-day workshop filled with the color, movement, and mood of sea and shore.

Tap the link in story, or call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot.

July will be here before we know it!

05/25/2026

Join us in July, as we host two new Workshops for 2026, each designed to help artists bring fresh energy, confidence, and inspiration to the canvas!

First, Anne Harkness travels from Charlotte to teach Bring Energy and Intention to Your Paintings, July 22–24. In this three-day workshop, Anne will share her process for creating paintings that guide, engage, and captivate the viewer—while helping each student uncover their own strengths, vision, and purpose as a painter.

Then, on July 30, Laine Francis joins us for Exploring Coastal Magic, a one-day workshop inspired by crashing waves, peaceful marshes, gulls in flight, and the beauty of sea and shore.

July is a beautiful time to create in the gallery! Click the link in our story for more info & call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today.

05/20/2026

It’s Workshop Wednesday, and today we’re dreaming of sea air, soft marsh light, crashing waves, and gulls in flight.

Join us in the gallery Thursday, July 30th for “Exploring Coastal Magic” with Laine Francis, a beautiful workshop designed to help you capture the mood and movement of the coast on canvas. Laine is a wonderfully encouraging instructor who loves helping students bring more life, atmosphere, and confidence into their work. With her gentle guidance, you’ll explore shapes, values, expressive brushwork, and color mixing, then apply those skills to your own coastal-inspired piece!

Click the link in our story for more info & call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!

05/11/2026

You Know Her! You Love Her Work!
And now…. Anne Harkness is bringing her brilliance to The Centerpiece for a workshop!

Join us in the gallery Wednesday, July 22nd-Friday, July 24th and “Bring Energy & Intention to Your Paintings”

This workshop is designed to help you grow more confidently into your own voice as a painter. Anne will share her proven process—including her 5 Steps to Successful Painting—and she will work with each artist individually to uncover your strengths, loosen up, refine compositions, and bring fresh energy and intention to your work. Through design, color studies, shape-building, and finishing techniques, students will gain practical tools for creating stronger, more successful paintings while discovering what makes your own work uniquely your own.

Click the link in our story for more info & call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!

05/04/2026

Spend a day discovering the Art of Portrait Painting with Maureen Scullin

In this one-day workshop, you’ll be guided step by step as you create your own portrait, no matter your experience level. Maureen’s rich, expressive style and thoughtful instruction make this a truly inspiring experience for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift? This is a beautiful way to give the gift of creativity!

All mediums welcome,
Join us and make something unforgettable.
Wednesday, May 6th, 11am-4pm

link below and in story for more info, and call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!




https://www.thecenterpiece.com/services/workshops/207/maureen-scullin-the-art-of-portrait-painting

04/29/2026

🎨Spend a day discovering the Art of Portrait Painting with Maureen Scullin🖼️

In this one-day workshop, you’ll be guided step by step as you create your own portrait, no matter your experience level. Maureen’s rich, expressive style and thoughtful instruction make this a truly inspiring experience for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift? This is a beautiful way to give the gift of creativity!

All mediums welcome,
Join us and make something unforgettable.
Wednesday, May 6th, 11am-4pm

link in story for more info, and call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!

04/27/2026

Art Workshops at The Centerpiece are filled with color-mixing, brush-swooshing, idea-sparking moments-perfect for beginners finding their footing, creatives ready for their next leap, and seasoned artists looking to refine, stretch, or learn something completely new!

Save this post, share with a friend, click the link in our story for more info, and call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!

04/21/2026

📍This Just In!
A few seats remain in Beth Barger’s “Painting Fundamentals, Values and Brushwork,” Thursday, April 30th, 11am-4pm

Join for a one day workshop building on the very fundamentals of painting by expanding your understanding of values. There’s a saying, “Color gets all the glory, but values do all the work” and this workshop will help you understand the work of values and how they improve your paintings!

Call the Workshop Hotline today to reserve your seat, 919.948.4886 or click the link in our story 🎨

03/30/2026

So excited for this workshop!

https://www.thecenterpiece.com/services/workshops/212/beth-barger-painting-fundamentals---values-and-brushwork

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03/24/2026

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to create. Join us in the gallery for a workshop!

Our Art Workshops are filled with color-mixing, brush-swooshing, idea-sparking moments—perfect for beginners finding their footing, creatives ready for their next leap, and seasoned artists looking to refine, stretch, or learn something completely new!

Save this post, share with a friend, click the link in our story for more info, and call the Workshop Hotline at 919.948.4886 to reserve your spot today!