by 0-UserSubmitted | Apr 1, 2026
Made by You: Huichol Yarn Art at the Hub RTP stage will bring together creativity, storytelling and native tradition. Led by artist and elementary educator Tyler Caldwell, participants will learn basic yarn painting techniques by applying glue to a canvas and arranging colorul yarn to create their own design inspired by a storybook.
This event is beginner-friendly and children are welcome when accompanied by a parent who can help with glue and scissors. All materials will be provided.
This workshop will take place outdoors at the Hub RTP stage. In the event of unfavorable weather, we do have an indoor backup plan. Due to the small-scale format of this project, each participant needs to purchase their own ticket in advance.
by 0-UserSubmitted | Mar 5, 2026
Made by You: Mandala Starter Kit at the Hub RTP stage introduces participants to the fundamentals of mandala drawing as an intentional creative practice. Led by artist and designer Saudamini Madra, the workshop combines symmetry, pattern, and building muscle memory with light guidance on focus and breath. Participants will learn how to construct a radial grid, develop a mandala design, and explore basic pattern-building techniques that form the outline and foundation of a larger finished piece.
The session is designed for beginners and returning artists; no prior experience is required. All materials are provided. Each participant will leave with their grid, design framework and pattern motifs.
This workshop will take place indoors at MAA Nixie inside the clubroom. It is best suited for individuals ages 14 and up. Basic use and control over a ruler and protractor is required.
by 0-UserSubmitted | Feb 24, 2026
Artspace’s 2nd annual block party – celebrating the power of community and visual art!
Arts on the Block is a free block party for all ages hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + take activities, and a special installation. Shop and eat local with 30 artisan vendors, City Market retail stores and restaurants, and guest food trucks while exploring visual art.
Funds raised during Arts on the Block will support Artspace’s mission to provide accessible art exhibitions, affordable studio spaces, career-building artist residencies, low and no-cost art education programs, and community events.
Arts on the Block Experiences:
Creativity Block – Participate in hands on artist-led demos, enjoy make + take activities for creatives of all ages and engage with our art & cultural partners.
Social Block – Dance to beats by local DJs, meet our community partners and play lawn games, and enjoy pop-up performances.
Food Truck Block – Eat local with guest food trucks and vendors and surrounding City Market restaurants.
Market Block – Shop for local art, goods, and gifts with 35 artisan vendors
Inside Artspace – Stroll through our spring exhibitions with work by Ellen Lindner, Gabriele DiTota, Tyler Starr, and Melissa Huang. Meet and shop with our 30+ studio artists and chill out in our sensory friendly space.
See the full event details here: https://artspacenc.org/arts-on-the-block/
Parking and Accessibility //
Free parking is available at the following parking decks:
City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.
There are also several pay lots nearby: City Market parking lot and several Secure P lots for night + weekend parking (314 E Davie St, 415 S Person St, 417 S Person St).
Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.
by 0-UserSubmitted | Feb 10, 2026
Join Hub RTP for a morning of channeling your inner whimsy and craft your version of an alternative world.
Led by local artist Patrizia Ferreira, students in this class will explore stitching, beading and embroidery techniques to develop texture and surface interest on a textile. In addition to learning techniques, we will learn how to incorporate disposable materials and other neglected random things to generate interest, create unusual effects and develop our capacity to see beauty in the discarded. The results will not only be mesmerizing but also sustainable!
All materials are provided, however a basic understanding of stitching and sewing is a prerequisite.
This workshop will take place outdoors at the Hub RTP stage, so dress accordingly. There is an indoor backup plan in case of unfavorable weather.
Due to the small-scale format of this project, each participant must purchase their own ticket. Participants are recommended to be 14 years or older.
by Elliott Harrell | Feb 4, 2025 | Do, February 2025
Boxyard RTP announces new tenant
Kidzu Children’s Museum is all grown up. The team behind the popular Chapel Hill kids’ museum announced their latest concept, The Makery, is set to bow early spring in Boxyard RTP, promising science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activities for tweens, teens and adults.
“Kidzu Children’s Museum is bringing something really special to Boxyard RTP with The Makery,” says Carolyn Coia, vice president of real estate at Research Triangle Foundation of NC. “This kind of hands-on creative space aligns with our mission to create a lively, engaging environment for everyone who visits.”
The museum has offered STEAM learning since 2006, first out of its original location on Franklin Street and currently at a spot next to Binkley Preschool called The Nest—but has always catered to kids under about 12 years old.
Now, they’ll be swapping out toddlers for tweens, and third graders for 30 YOs with The Makery as the museum continues to grow alongside the families it serves.
“It’s such an incredibly important time in a young person’s life when they are experimenting and thinking about things,” Kidzu CEO Jamie DeMent Holcomb says of why The Makery will cater to older kids and beyond. “[With STEAM] you can teach things about science, technology and math in ways that are fun and engaging that don’t necessarily feel like work or school.”
When it comes to makings at The Makery, Holcomb says to expect “any and all kinds of making” to help people embrace their inner maker—from sewing and woodworking classes to robotics workshops, in addition to more traditional arts and crafts. 3D printing will also take center stage. With the printers occupying the front windows, gawking at creations will be encouraged by those passing by.
Upon opening, The Makery will kick off with predominantly open making sessions for people to make whatever is calling to them, but Holcomb says they’ll also have a few scheduled sessions each week and that the space will evolve over time.
For those who are more into socializing than making, Holcomb says the space will also offer things like a parents’ night out, with future plans in the works for day camps and the like as well. So, prepare to wake and make, baby.
