The Randolph Arts Guild Offers Clay Jack-O-Lanterns with NC Visual Artist, Brooke Avery
Posted on 09/17/15
Samples of traditionally carved jack-o-lanterns
Asheboro, NC - The Randolph Arts Guild is set to offer a traditional decorating and carving of pumpkins with a creative twist - just in time for Halloween. Join NC artist, Brooke Avery as she leads a one evening class of creating handmade jack-o-lanterns. Each enrollee will transform a pumpkin into works of art. Ages 13 and up will carve and children ages 12 and under will paint. Children under the age of 8 are welcome with adult. All supplies are provided: safety carving tools, glow-in-the-dark-paints, and of course, the pumpkins! This class meets on Wednesday, October 21 from 6 - 8 pm at the Randolph Arts Guild located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. $20 (m), $25 (nm). Payment and registration are required for enrollment. The enrollment deadline is Wednesday, October 14. For more information contact the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399.
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Artist Bio: Brooke Avery is a ceramic artist and pottery instructor who grew up grew up and currently resides in Trinity, NC. She graduated in 2008 from UNCG with a B.F.A. in Design. Brooke teaches pottery classes at the Randolph Arts Guild and is currently a working studio artist there. Her ceramic work can be found in Greensboro at the Center for Visual Arts and in Asheboro at Morings Fine Crafts and Brightside Gallery. Brooke is also the 2014 Chug & Chunk Womens Triathlon Champion.
