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Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/28/26)
Feb
28

Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/28/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 2: 2/28/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/7/26)
Mar
7

Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/7/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 3: 3/7/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/14/26)
Mar
14

Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/14/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 4: 3/14/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 1)
Mar
20

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 1)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/21/26)
Mar
21

Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/21/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 5: 3/21/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 2)
Mar
27

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 2)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

(week 2)

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/28/26)
Mar
28

Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/28/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 6: 3/28/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #1: April 2)
Apr
2

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #1: April 2)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 3)
Apr
3

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 3)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

(week 3)

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/4/26)
Apr
4

Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/4/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 7: 4/4/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #2: April 9)
Apr
9

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #2: April 9)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 4)
Apr
10

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 4)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

(week 4)

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/11/26)
Apr
11

Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/11/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 8: 4/11/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #3: April 16)
Apr
16

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #3: April 16)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 5)
Apr
17

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 5)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

(week 5)

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #4: April 23)
Apr
23

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #4: April 23)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 6)
Apr
24

Mosaic Mastery: 6-Week Beginner Mosaic Course (week 6)

Mosaic Mastery is a 6-week foundational mosaic course designed for beginners and creative souls ready to explore the ancient art of mosaic.

(week 6)

From your very first cut to your final polished piece, you’ll learn the essential techniques that transform individual tesserae into a cohesive work of art. Over six immersive weeks, you’ll build confidence, skill, and creative momentum.

You’ll learn:
• Preparation of the base
• Design development & color selection
• Choosing tesserae
• Cutting techniques
• Dry fitting your project
• Gluing
• Grouting & polishing

Each week builds intentionally:

Week 1: Vision & Foundation
Week 2: The Art of the Cut + Dry Fit
Weeks 3–5: The Deep Dive (hands-on creation)
Week 6: The Grande Finale – Grouting & Polishing

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with:
• A finished, one-of-a-kind mosaic piece ready to display
• A strong technical foundation in mosaic techniques
• The confidence to continue independently or pursue advanced projects

Duration: 6 consecutive weeks (3 hours per week)
Investment: $450 (all materials included)

REGISTER HERE

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #5: April 30)
Apr
30

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #5: April 30)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #6: May 7)
May
7

Urban Sketching - Thursday Series (class #6: May 7)

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Thursdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: April 2-May 7, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

REGISTER HERE

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Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/21/26)
Feb
21

Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/21/26)

Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing

An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer

(week 1: 2/21/26)

Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?

Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.

Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.

Not just look—really see.

  • The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.

  • The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.

Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.

When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE

Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.

Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨

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Painted Pages: A Bookish Painted Edges Night
Feb
20

Painted Pages: A Bookish Painted Edges Night

Painted Pages

A bookish painted edges night… a creative partnership with Rue & Reverie

  • Friday, February 20

  • 6:00–8:30 PM

  • Start at Rue & Reverie → walk together to Vision Arts Gallery

  • $50 per person

  • REGISTER HERE

  • Limited seats available

About the Event

Painted Pages is a cozy, creative night designed for book lovers who want to add a little magic to their shelves. We’re teaming up with Vision Arts Gallery to guide you through painting the edges of your book — turning it into a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

No pressure. No experience needed. Just books, brushes, and good company.

How the Night Flows

  • 6:00–6:20 PM — Meet at Rue & Reverie

  • Browse the shop, grab a book if you need one, and enjoy 10% off your purchase before the event.

  • 6:20 PM — We’ll walk down together to Vision Arts Gallery

  • 6:30–8:30 PM — Guided painted edges experience in the gallery

What’s Included

  • All painting supplies

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • Gallery setting + relaxed creative vibes

  • A finished painted-edge book to take home

  • 10% off book purchases at Rue & Reverie before the event

  • Light refreshments

What to Bring

  • Your own book or grab one in-store before we head out

  • Clothes you don’t mind getting a little creative in

  • A love for books and a willingness to try something new

Good to Know

  • Books must have unpainted edges

  • Seats are limited to keep the experience intimate

  • This ticket is non-refundable

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Feb
14

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Feb
7

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Jan
31

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Jan
24

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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YES Extravaganza | Playful Painting Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
Jan
23

YES Extravaganza | Playful Painting Experience at Vision Arts Gallery

What Are You Saying YES to This Year?

Join US for a Playful, Inspiring 2-Hour Painting Experience

Where Creativity Flows | Where Possibility Begins

Step into color, movement, and possibility in YES Extravaganza, a joyful 2-hour creative painting experience designed to help you say YES to what’s next.

This is not about painting perfectly.
This is about painting honestly.
This is about loosening up, letting go, and letting your creativity lead the way.

Through guided prompts, expressive mark-making, intuitive color play, and layered painting, you’ll explore the powerful question:

What are you saying YES to this year?

  • More joy?

  • More courage?

  • More creativity?

  • More peace?

  • More YOU?

At Vision Arts Gallery, we believe creativity is a catalyst for healing, clarity, and becoming. In this uplifting experience, you’ll be invited to explore your inner world through color, shape, and design—without pressure, rules, or expectations.

No art experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity, your heart, and your willingness to play.

You’ll leave with:

  • A vibrant, meaningful artwork

  • A fresh sense of clarity and inspiration

  • A deeper connection to your creative self

  • And a bold, beautiful YES you can see and feel

This is art as permission.
This is creativity as energy.
This is your YES.

Limited seats available – advance registration required.
Reserve your spot now and step into your YES.

👉 Register Now: $45/person

What You’ll Experience

In this 2-hour immersive session, you will:

  • Explore intuitive painting & expressive mark-making

  • Use color as emotional language

  • Play with layering, contrast, and movement

  • Release perfection and embrace possibility

  • Create a personal artwork inspired by what you are ready to say YES to

Our instructors gently guide you while leaving plenty of space for your own voice, vision, and style to emerge.

This is playful.
This is inspiring.
This is freeing.

We guide you through three simple but powerful creative phases:

Y – Your Perspective: Explore where you are right now through loose lines, free color, and intuitive movement.

E – Embrace the Shift: Layer, disrupt, and experiment. Try something new. Let go of control. Discover what’s possible.

S – Step Into Becoming: Add intention, symbolism, and emphasis. Let your YES come into focus.

Who This Class Is For

  • Beginners & experienced creatives

  • Men & women

  • Anyone feeling stuck, curious, inspired, or ready for change

  • Anyone who wants to play, explore, and reconnect with their creativity

  • Anyone asking, “What’s next for me?”

No prior art experience required.
All are welcome. Always.

What’s Included

  • Canvas

  • Paints

  • Brushes

  • All art materials

  • Guided instruction

  • Creative prompts & inspiration

  • A finished artwork to take home

Just show up and create. We’ve got the rest.

Why Vision Arts Gallery

At Vision Arts Gallery, we don’t just teach art. We create experiences.

We believe:

  • Creativity heals

  • Color speaks

  • Design reflects life

  • And everyone is creative

YES Extravaganza is part of our larger mission to help people rediscover themselves through art, design, and joyful expression.

This is where creativity flows.
This is where healing begins.
This is where you say YES.

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Jan
17

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Jan
10

Urban Sketching - Saturday Series

Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.

This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.

Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.

By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.

All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.

  • Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  • Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026

  • $260 for all 6 sessions

  • instructor: Ann Alexander

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Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives
Dec
20

Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives

Join us at Vision Arts Gallery for a guided space to shape your stories into powerful narratives. Whether you’re writing a book, preparing a speech, or building your personal brand, each session offers creative writing exercises, storytelling techniques, group sharing, and practical next steps. Led by 6x published author Cheli Grace, the Tell It Circle™ helps you gain confidence, connect with a like-minded community, and build momentum toward your projects.

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🎨 Creative Palette Paint Night at Swig & Swine
Dec
12

🎨 Creative Palette Paint Night at Swig & Swine

This special Creative Palette Paint Night at Swig & Swine features a winter favorite—“Starry Night Christmas Truck.”

Your canvas will come alive with swirling midnight skies of deep blues and greens inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Beneath the glowing stars, a bright red vintage truck carries home a snow-dusted Christmas tree, framed by luminous evergreens sparkling under the winter moon. It’s festive, nostalgic, and full of holiday cheer—a perfect piece to display or gift!

No experience needed—just bring your friends, enjoy your favorite beverage, and bring your appetite with Swig & Swine’s mouthwatering BBQ. We’ll provide everything else: paints, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step guidance to help you create your masterpiece.

Come for the art, stay for the laughter, and leave with memories (and a painting) that’ll warm your heart all season long!

Painting session: $45/person

Nibbles: Enjoy your appetizers & drink at special happy hour prices! 

  • $5.00

    • Wine

    • craft draft beer

    • sausage/cheddar app

  • $6.00

    • pimento cheese & Ritz crackers

    • fried pickles

    • pork puppies

  • $6.75

    • pork rinds w/pimento cheese

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Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives
Nov
15

Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives

Join us at Vision Arts Gallery every 3rd Saturday for a guided space to shape your stories into powerful narratives. Whether you’re writing a book, preparing a speech, or building your personal brand, each session offers creative writing exercises, storytelling techniques, group sharing, and practical next steps. Led by 6x published author Cheli Grace, the Tell It Circle™ helps you gain confidence, connect with a like-minded community, and build momentum toward your projects.

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Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives
Oct
18

Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives

Join us at Vision Arts Gallery every 3rd Saturday for a guided space to shape your stories into powerful narratives. Whether you’re writing a book, preparing a speech, or building your personal brand, each session offers creative writing exercises, storytelling techniques, group sharing, and practical next steps. Led by 6x published author Cheli Grace, the Tell It Circle™ helps you gain confidence, connect with a like-minded community, and build momentum toward your projects.

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Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles w/ Ann Alexander
Sep
27

Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles w/ Ann Alexander

Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles w/ Ann Alexander

Have you ever wanted to paint but thought, “I can’t even draw a stick figure”? Here’s your chance to prove yourself wrong—while having a fabulous time!

At Wine, Nibbles & Scribbles, we toss fear out the window and welcome bold, joyful marks on the canvas—and in life. No matter your age, background, or “artistic ability,” this workshop is about letting your inner artist come alive.

You’ll enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment where creativity flows as easily as the wine. We provide everything you need—paints, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step guidance. You bring your favorite beverages, tasty snacks, and a playful spirit. At the end of the evening, you’ll walk away with your own painted masterpiece—and probably a few new friends, too!

Perfect for:

  • First-time painters or “artistically challenged” dreamers

  • Date nights, girls’ nights out, or just-because nights

  • Corporate team-building with a creative twist

  • FUNdraisers—because art is even better when it gives back!

So grab a brush, sip a little, laugh a lot—and let’s make magic together on the canvas.

Sign up HERE

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