The Carolina Artists guild will be offering a fun and interactive demonstration at the monthly meeting on March 20 at St. John’s Lutheran Church (Faith Center, 100 North Jackson St. entrance) in Salisbury. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., and refreshments will be available. Guests are always welcome.

Local artist Doris Trexler will be offering a fun and informative demonstration to teach members to “Think Like An Artist,” followed by an interactive activity.  Participants will be learning about values, composition and the importance of creating thumbnail sketches in black and white. Reference artwork and photos will be observed so each person can create a sketch. Trexler will give guidance on using a watercolor brush, ink and compositional techniques. Supplies are furnished. No charge.

Trexler is a local oil, acrylic and watercolor artist. She enjoys painting beautiful miniatures using watercolor and ink. She also creates original greeting cards from her art. Her artwork can be seen at The Fine Frame Gallery, 105 South Main Street in Salisbury.

Members will be exhibiting their artwork April 6 at the Hurley Park Spring Celebration and at the annual The Spring Show and Sale at Spencer Women’s Club from April 15-17. Artwork will be available for purchase, including a gift shop featuring prints, cards, jewelry, hand-painted items and small paintings.

The group will welcome back guest artist Craig Richards, a Winston-Salem modern impressionistic artist to teach a one-day drawing workshop, “Creating Light and Form” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Faith Center. The class will include basic drawing techniques, form, values, composition, depth and perception to improve all your artwork. Numerous sketches will be completed during the class. Richards taught a very successful Plein Air workshop last fall for the artist group. Contact Cherrathee Hager for information and registration. Class size limited and all skill levels are welcome.

Local artist Dr. Mary-Louise Hooper will be offering a five-week watercolor class from 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15-April 12 at the Joyce Darling Gallery, 111 Central Ave., in Landis. Class space is limited to 12 students. All skill levels welcome.

Joyce Darling is offering pottery classes at The Joyce Darling Gallery. For further information, email 111darlingarts@gmail.com or text Hooper at 717-659-0146.

The Carolina Artists guild offers monthly free interactive mini workshops, classes, guest artist workshops, community events and shows throughout the year.

Discount dues of $30 per year are available until April 30. The guild is looking forward to welcoming new members as to learn, create and share art. Artists, photographers and art lovers are encouraged to attend monthly meetings so come visit with the family of artists. Speaker service for clubs also available. Guests are always welcome.

The group offers opportunities for individuals and businesses to support The Carolina Artists as an annual sponsor or supporter. Various tax deductible levels are available for sponsors and supporters.

For further information on The Carolina Artists, membership, meetings, classes and workshops, sponsorships etc., contact Cherrathee Hager at 704-490-2001 or  go to www.thecarolinaartists.org.