PAST EVENTS
Upcoming events will be posted soon!A special reading by Piedmont Laureate, Zelda Lockhart
Sunday May 16
2:00 pm
2201 Moorefields Road
Hillsborough, NC
Zelda Lockhart, author and 2010 Piedmont Laureate, will present a
reading of her work, Cold Running Creek, on Sunday, May 16th. at the
lovely and Historic Moorefiled’s homestead.| She will also offer a sneak preview of her new novel that comes out June
11th "Fifth Born II: The Hundredth Turtle". Those attending will be able to order advance copies of the book. This is a free event sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council. There will be a question/answer discussion period followed by a book signing and light refreshments |  |
 | "Lockhart's mastery of sensory detail — the tastes, smells, sounds, and sights of Odessa's world — roots us moment to moment in the hardscrabble life of this transcendent tale." O Magazine “... an impressively mature piece of work” (Fifth Born) Kirkus reviews |
About Moorefields:
The lovely and tranquil Moorefiled’s homestead was built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington in 1785 as his summer home. A two-story Federal-style house with fine over mantels, moldings and Chinese Chippendale staircase. The interior furnishings and portraits, formal gardens, and park with avenues, walks and planned vistas were left as a public memorial by Edward Draper-Savage, upon his death on Feb. 15, 1978 .
It is surrounded by 84 acres of pastures and woodlands.
He was a University of North Carolina French professor and artist. He was a sculptor, painter and friend of other well known artists, and has an intriguing art collection in the home. Stepping into Moorefields is like opening a time capsule.
The house has a strong personality, due to its age and its last owner, who is buried beside the house along with his cats.
The lovely and tranquil Moorefiled’s homestead was built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington in 1785 as his summer home. A two-story Federal-style house with fine over mantels, moldings and Chinese Chippendale staircase. The interior furnishings and portraits, formal gardens, and park with avenues, walks and planned vistas were left as a public memorial by Edward Draper-Savage, upon his death on Feb. 15, 1978 .
It is surrounded by 84 acres of pastures and woodlands.
He was a University of North Carolina French professor and artist. He was a sculptor, painter and friend of other well known artists, and has an intriguing art collection in the home. Stepping into Moorefields is like opening a time capsule.
The house has a strong personality, due to its age and its last owner, who is buried beside the house along with his cats.
Writing & Visual Art Workshops at MoorefieldsJohn Claude Bemis
This Workshop is Closed
Writing Novels for Young Readers
John Claude Bemis, author of The Nine Pound Hammer (Random House, 2009), brings a wealth of experience in teaching children’s literature and writing books for young people.
“Bemis debut will shock and amaze...” Booklist
In this weekend intensive, you’ll learn new tools to propel your story ideas into a riveting novel. We’ll engage in creativity-building exercises to develop your unique voice as a writer, practice skills to energize and deepen your characters and plot, explore the world of children’s literature including the process of submitting for publication. All levels. Saturday May 1 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and
Sunday May 2 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm $160.00
Location Moorefields
Zelda Lockhart
This workshop is closed
Adding Color to The Cheeks of Historical Characters
Zelda Lockhart, author of Fifth Born and Cold Running Creek and is the 2010 Piedmont Laureate
“... an impressively mature piece of work”
(Fifth Born) Kirkus reviews
Participants will engage in developing character, plot and setting using visual, audio, and personal narrative archives.(Fifth Born) Kirkus reviews
This workshop is ideal for the writer seeking to add more dimension to the historical facts of their fiction; to have the characters and settings of the past spring to life. The workshop is also designed for participants who must write in the midst of a busy everyday life.
Participants will engage in a series of exercises to find parallels between societies of the past with familiar societies of the present. As well, participants will explore parallels of their individual daily problems with similar problems of their historical figures. All levels.
Saturday May 22 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and
Sunday May 23 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $160.00
Location: Moorefields 2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, NC
Painting and Drawing Workshops
Jennifer E. Miller
This workshop is closedStill Life and Plein Air Drawing
Jennifer E. Miller, plein air painter with a studio in downtown Hillsborough, specializes in teaching realistic drawing. Her oil portraits of three retired state judges hang in county courthouses, and she has exhibited her landscape paintings in galleries and exhibitions across the state and region since 1992. During two Saturday afternoons at Moorefields, students and artists of all levels can explore its various charms, inside and out, in pencil, charcoal, watercolor or other mediums. All Levels
Email Jennifer for materials list: jemiller@mindspring.com
Two Saturdays, 1:00 - 4:00, May 15 and May 29 $80.00 for both sessions
Location Moorefields
2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, NC
Anthony Ulinski
This workshop is closed
Painting with Knives: Cold Wax and Oil on Panel
Anthony Ulinski is an exhibiting member of Artspace in Raleigh, where he serves on the Board of Directors. He also teaches at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee.
In this workshop we will paint using cold wax and oil paint applied with palette knives. With demos and one to one discussions we will explore the possibilities of an impasto surface and carving back through the built up layers. This medium with its heavy textural qualities encourages us to translate and transform our subject.
For all levels. Email Anrhony for materials list: ulinski@ipass.net
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday May 8and
12:00 pm - 5:00pm Sunday May 9 $160.00
Location Moorefields
2201 Moorefields Road, Hillsborough, NC
About Moorefields
The lovely and tranquil Moorefiled’s homestead was built by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alfred Moore (1755-1810) of Wilmington in 1785 as his summer home. A two-story Federal-style house with fine over mantels, moldings and Chinese Chippendale staircase. The interior furnishings and portraits, formal gardens, and park with avenues, walks and planned vistas were left as a public memorial by Edward Draper-Savage, upon his death on Feb. 15, 1978 .
It is surrounded by 84 acres of pastures and woodlands.
He was a University of North Carolina French professor and artist. He was a sculptor, painter and friend of other well known artists, and has an intriguing art collection in the home. Stepping into Moorefields is like opening a time capsule.
The house has a strong personality, due to its age and its last owner, who is buried beside the house along with his cats.
MAP to Moorefields
Other Opportunities in Artist’s Studios
Creativity Workshop
Sue Anderson
THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSEDMaking your mark
discover - recover - embrace your creative self!
Led by well-known artist, art educator, and creativity facilitator Sue Anderson, this small-group workshop offers an opportunity for playful, process-oriented creative self-discovery in an atmosphere of freedom and affirmation.
Experience the energizing, joyful process of creative play using a variety of media and materials.
No prior creative experience is required.
Saturday May 8 9:30am - 12:30 pm $50..00
Materials included
NOTE this workshop has a different location at the artist’s studio:
Creating Space Studio 4720 Silver Apples Rd.Hillsborough
To Register for any of the above classes you may simply pay by credit card and fill out online form or if you would prefer to send a check fill out the down loadable word doc.and mail it in to Hillsborough Arts Council PO Box 625 Hillsborough, NC 27278 or drop it off at 220 B S Churton St Hillsborough.
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