
ABOUT WOODSHED ARTS
What?
At Woodshed Arts, we create and help other people create. We exist to support and celebrate new artistic works and the artists who birth them. We offer classes, studio time, and full tech (professional lighting, sound, and recording capabilities) in a positive workshop environment. We aim to serve artists of all ages, stripes, and abilities in Chatham county, the Triangle area, and the larger community.
Why?
The performing arts offer us a way to reckon with life's big questions while celebrating our connections to each other and appreciating the present moment. Homegrown music, theater, and dance are powerful community adhesives and fundamentally important to the health of our society.
Where?
The Woodshed is a 1600 sq ft work shed that has been reimagined into a multi-purpose theatrical studio. Located off of Jack Bennett road on Sam & Lizy's land, the Woodshed functions as a rehearsal space, classroom, recording studio, recital venue, and more.
A 1500 sq ft vegetable garden beside the studio serves as another place for "creative growth." As we get rooted, we hope to add gardening component to the Woodshed community. "Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves."
Fall 2023 Courses

Musical Madness
Collaborate with other ensemble members to create and perform a brand new musical with facilitator Creighton Irons, then work with the Tech Team to create an amazing final production!
Who: 6th-12th graders
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays this fall (10 classes); 7pm-9pm

Theater Tech
Learn all about theater lights, mics & sound, props & scenery, and more with the inimitable Eric Jacobs. Participants will utilize their skills to tech the Musical Madness performance.
Who: 6th-12th graders
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays this fall (10 classes); 7pm-9pm

Songwriting
Learn the craft of songwriting from local professional songwriters. This class led by award winning songwriter Dawn Landes
Who: adults of all skill levels*
When: TBD
Interested in this course? Please tell us in the chat (below right) and we will work to schedule with you in mind!

Studio Engineering
Learn the fundamentals of digital music engineering from industry professionals
Who: ages 12 and up (no limit!)
When: TBD
Interested in this course? Please tell us in the chat (below right) and we will work to schedule with you in mind!
woodshed (wo͝odˌSHed)
noun
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a shed where wood for fuel is stored
verb
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practice a musical instrument or art form
"I sat in my bedroom for a month and just woodshedded"
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