The Artists League of the Sandhills is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality art education to its members and community. Housed in a converted former train depot in historic downtown Aberdeen, NC, the League offers classes, workshops, studio spaces and a gallery in which its members may exhibit their art. Membership consists of artists working in various 2-dimensional media, who find in the League a supportive and enriching art community.
Artists League of the Sandhills
Gallery, Studios, Classes
Artist-Run Nonprofit Organization in Moore County
September show...
Into the Woods
Opening Reception:Friday, September 4, 20265:00-7:00 pm
Upcoming Classes
Torn Paper Collaging
Students will let go of perfection and have fun collaging by tearing paper into playful shapes to create a masterpiece. Instructor will share examples, demonstrate, and guide students to learn about big shapes, colors, patterns, and more!
Ashleigh Corsino – Saturday, September 19, 2:00-4:00 Kids – Grades…
Basics and Beyond with Alcohol Ink
We will explore the process of painting with alcohol ink. In this class you will learn about the medium, the different brands of ink, the paper that works best with the medium, and how to create abstract and landscape paintings. In the afternoon, we will expand your knowledge and discover various painting techniques to create a more advanced look to your work.
Pam Griner – Tuesday, September 22, 10:00-3:00 Beginner or Intermediate.…
Something Different
Embrace your artistic creativity using your right brain! Exercises to stimulate the brain and transfer from our left controlling side to the more creative and artistic right side of the brain. We will look at the strengths of each side; and try to better understand our own. Come join in for a fun experience.
Bonnie Bessette – Wednesday, September 23, 1:00-3:00 All levels. You…
Painting with Knives
An opportunity to experiment painting with knives. This class will cover types of knives, strokes they can make, and the painting of a landscape.
Jude Winkley – Saturday, September 26, 10:00-2:30 Intermediate and Advanced. 30 minute…
Pricing: Full Member (Associate Member) Non-Member
Workshops
Bringing Figures to Life – Nicole White Kennedy - March 16-17, 2027
10:00-4:00In this (Oil, Acrylic, Pastel) workshop, Nicole will share the techniques she uses to bring figures from photographs to life. Students will learn to focus on simple shapes, light, and shadow to capture movement, body language, and attitude—with minimal drawing.
Nicole will provide a variety of figurative reference photos specifically chosen for the workshop and designed to help students capture body language. She will also give quick demonstrations and provide individual instruction specific to each artist’s level.
Students may bring their own photos for Day Two, as long as the figure makes up at least 75% of the image and has clear light and shadow on the body. Advanced Beginner to Advanced. You must have some previous painting and drawing and know how to mix basic colors.
Full Members $290 / Associate Members $320 / Non-Members $350
The Gallery is Open
Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 12:00-3:00.
Studios (with hundreds of additional paintings) are open Monday through Friday, 10:30-3:00, and Saturday, 12:00-3:00.
Upcoming Events
Coming in October...
Inspired by Land and Sea
Featuring the art of Courtney Herndon, Leigh Lassiter, Emma Wilson, and Beth Ybarra
Opening Reception:
Friday, October 2, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm
Coming in November...
Collectors Choice
(Invitation Only)
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:00-7:30 pm
Annual Fall Show and Sale Reception
Friday, November 6, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm
Register for Classes and Workshops
Check out the art classes and workshops offered by the Artists League. Now is a great time to explore a new medium, brush up skills, and have a wonderful artistic time! Many classes are suitable for beginners.
Visit our Artists' Studios
Stop in and visit our 34 studios and enjoy the opportunity to talk with artists at work. While you are here, stroll through the studio area and view the hundreds of paintings in all mediums. The Artists League has the largest selection of artwork in the Sandhills!!!
Look at the amazing art, make a purchase,
or get inspired to take a class!
What a great gift idea…
Give original art or classes!
Not comfortable choosing a class or a painting for someone else?
Purchase an ALS Gift Certificate!
Our art library is like nothing in the county!
We have hundreds of books with art information and instruction, which our members may check out.
That’s just one of the many benefits…
Check out all the benefits of membership!
Location and Contact Info
Office Hours
Gallery Hours
This project is supported by the Arts Council of Moore County, and by the
North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources,
