Classes
Want to unleash your inner artist and embark on a creative journey? You've come to the right place. We offer online and in-person classes and workshops that are designed for individuals with varying levels of experience, from beginners looking to explore their creativity to experienced artists seeking to refine their skills. Let's create together!
2026 Vision Board Workshop: Create It. Claim It. Celebrate It.
At-a-Glance
Virtual via Zoom
Register to Attend: https://dggallerync.com/products/vision-board-workshop
Cost per Person: $55 (plus applicable sales tax). EARLY BIRDS get $7 off, discount automatically applied at checkout.
Ready to dream big and get clear on what’s next? Join us for an energizing, feel-good Vision Board Workshop designed to help you turn your ideas, goals, and hopes into a powerful visual roadmap for the future.
During this virtual hands-on, creative experience, you’ll reflect, imagine, and design a vision board and vision journal that captures what you want more of—joy, balance, creativity, confidence, rest, or adventure. Whether you’re setting intentions for the year or just needing a moment to reconnect with yourself, this workshop offers the perfect blend of inspiration and play.
No artistic experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to dream. You’ll leave feeling motivated, grounded, and excited about what’s possible.
Date & Time: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. NOTE: This class will be held live on Zoom. We’ll email the link and course packet at least 24 hours before the class. If you don’t see the e-mail, check your spam folder.
Cost per Person: $55 (plus applicable sales tax). EARLY BIRDS get $7 off, discount automatically applied at checkout. Please note: This purchase is for a Vision Board Workshop experience, not a physical product. No items will be shipped to you.
What to expect:
Guided intention-setting and reflection
Time to create your own personalized vision board and vision journal
A supportive, welcoming space to explore your goals
Encouragement to continue adding to your board as inspiration keeps flowing
What You’ll Need:
For this class, you'll need one posterboard paper or a foam board, glue stick (or other adhesive), magazines or other materials for images, pen, scissors, and a journal or notebook. You may already have all of these items. If not, consider purchasing the items from a place like Dollar Tree.
You will receive a course packet via email at least 24 hours before the workshop begins, and this packet will be used during the workshop class.
BEFORE CLASS
Gather your materials. Make sure to set up your laptop or tablet where you can see and hear it clearly. If you have any questions or need clarification before the workshop, we’re always happy to help! Please just e-mail Carol Torian at cjtorian@gmail.com or call us at (919) 627-4994.
THE DAY OF CLASS
Join us via Zoom on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and let’s create something meaningful together!
Meet the Instructor
Carol Torian is an artist and writer who loves helping people turn ideas into inspiration. Known for leading engaging, welcoming workshops, Carol blends creativity, reflection, and encouragement to help participants feel energized and empowered. Her approach to teaching is fun and grounded in the belief that everyone is creative—and everyone deserves space to dream. Carol is the founder and owner of Drinking Gourd Gallery.
Southern Fried Wisdom: Oral Recipe Sharing, Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
At a Glance
In-person class
FREE
2 Hours
Category: Art
Skill Level: Easy
This workshop is suitable for individuals of all ages, making it a great activity for families, friends, students, team building, or individuals looking for a creative outlet.
Class Description
As a part of the Corliss R. Owen: Roots & Rhythms exhibition, come together with us to celebrate and preserve culinary traditions. Participants will share a brief story or memory associated with a recipe. Plus, learn how to stencil a flour sack dish towel and create recipe cards.
Class Supplies
Drinking Gourd Gallery will provide the supplies for this class.
Recommended Reading:
A Domestic Cookbook: Containing a Careful Selection of Useful Receipts for the Kitchen is the first cookbook written by a free Black woman in America. Self-published by Mrs. Malinda Russell in Paw Paw, Michigan in 1866, the book itself contains 39 pages of recipes (referred to as “receipts”). The recipes range from baked goods to salves, shampoos, and elixirs. Click here to view the cookbook.
Instructor
Carol Torian
Keep Cool Fan Workshop, October 21, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
At a Glance
Virtual Class: Pre-recorded
View the class on YouTube
FREE
50 Mins
Category: Paper Art
Skill Level: Easy
This workshop is suitable for individuals of all ages, making it a great activity for families, friends, students, team building, or individuals looking for a creative outlet.
Class Description
The Keep Cool Hand Fan Workshop is a hands-on experience that allows participants to design and assemble their unique hand fans. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist or crafter, this workshop provides an opportunity to explore your creativity and make a fan that is both beautiful and functional. This class was pre-recorded, so you can work at your own pace. Enjoy!
Class Supplies
12"x12" Colorbök paper (or any other brand). You want to use paper that is at least 67 lb. weight. You will need five sheets total.
Chipboard (You will need one sheet of chipboard.)
AdTech Tape Glue permanent (or any other similar brand).
Button (You need one button of your choice that is approximately 3/4" inches in diameter.)
Elastic beading cording
Bamboo knitting needles size US 9 10 inch. (You will need two of these knitting needles.)
Fan handle
For the paddle fan, you can decide which shape is best for your project. In this video, we selected a circle shape that was 8 inches in diameter and used an embroidery hoop as our shape pattern for tracing the shape outline.
Tapestry needle
What else to have on hand
Scissors
Transparent tape
Pencil
Instructor
Carol Torian