Pocosin Arts

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Sheila G.

8 years ago

I went to a weekend workshop on figurative sculpture. While I am an experienced wheel-thrower, I had never done any handbuilding or sculpture. I looked up the instructor online - Gabrielle Graber - and was so impressed with her work it made me a bit nervous that the class was going to be above my head. Gabe was terrific - she was able to break down the process into very achieveable segments. I made a couple of small pieces, then a life-size foot. If someone told me last week that I would make a realistic looking body part from clay as a result of this class, I would have told them they were nuts. But I did - I'm usually overly critical of my own work, but I was very happy with what I was able to accomplish. This workshop absolutely exceeded my expectations. Additionally, the staff was friendly, the sleeping rooms were spotless, and I really enjoyed getting to know Gabe. Pocosin runs workshops in all kinds of media - clay, painting, metalwork, etc. If you are looking for a creative outlet and/or a fun weekend away, go to Pocosin! read more

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Mary B.

12 years ago

I've attended workshops both in their building site, and at their retreat "Cabin Fever Reliever" multiple years. They know how to do it, and they bring in very worth while instructors, who I've learned a lot from. Cabin Fever is one of my favorite weekends of the year when I get to attend. I highly recommend visiting, and doing workshops with them. read more

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201 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
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(252) 796-2787
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http://www.pocosinarts.org

Hours

What time does Pocosin Arts open?

Pocosin Arts opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Pocosin Arts close?

Pocosin Arts closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Pocosin Arts is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

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Does Pocosin Arts have free WiFi?

Yes, Pocosin Arts has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pocosin Arts is dedicated to nurturing creativity through arts education. Located a few steps from the banks of the Scuppernong River we are surrounded by water, wildlife and the natural beauty of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, making it an ideal place to leave your daily routine behind and immerse yourself in one of our creative workshops. We offer evening, weekend, one-day and one-week workshops in metals, clay, photography, drawing, painting, textiles and others. Now in its 14th year, each February we host our 4-day retreat, Cabin Fever Reliever, bringing artists from all over the country to teach workshops in all media. Pocosin Arts also offers artist residencies that are tailored to the needs of individual artist.

History

Established in 1994.

Pocosin Arts has operated a teaching studio and gallery on Main Street in Columbia since 1995. Pocosin Arts has a diverse offering of programs, including: public school enrichment; after school children programming; weekend workshops; week long workshops; weekly adult and youth classes; residential retreats; clubs and guild programming; contract work with schools both private and public, Albemarle Ecological Field Site; and participation in festivals and fairs. In the nearly 20 years since its inception Pocosin Arts continues to be a critical cultural resource to Tyrrell county and the surrounding area. We have just recently completed construction on our brand new Riverside Lodge facility and our annual creative arts retreat Cabin Fever Reliever continues to bring in artists from all over the country

Meet the Manager: Marlene T.

Marlene True is a metalsmith, obsessive collector of tin cans and other ephemera. Sharing her enthusiasm for working with these materials she has taught workshops at many places including, Haystack, Penland, Arrowmont, Pocosin Arts and forthcoming at West Dean College in Chichester, West Sussex, UK. Making her home in Eastern North Carolina, her work is often influenced by place including the surrounding coastal environment. Marlene earned her MFA at East Carolina University and her BFA at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She currently maintains her studio and is the Executive Director for Pocosin Arts in Columbia, NC.