Join our artist in the Tides Inn "Maker's Space" as she guides you in clay hand-building. The process of hand-building is done eat the table, learn how to attach handles, create decoration and texture, and use different techniques to build a mug or vessel. If you're new to clay, this is the class for you!
JULY 14 – JULY 18 SIMPLE SCULPTING - Discover the magic of clay. Instructor: DON PRESNELL Monday – Friday 9 – 12PM, Ages 8-11 Learn the art of shaping and […]
Do you have the desire to paint in watercolor but don’t know where to start…then this is your chance! Artists will learn about supplies, beginning techniques, choosing subject matter and […]
July 14 - 18 PLANT SOME LOVE - Eco-Art Paper Making and Craft Camp. Instructor: CELESTE JONNSON Monday - Friday 1 – 4PM, Ages 10-12 In this creative, hands-on camp, […]
Join artist Juli Schuszler in this three-day workshop where you will create three acrylic 11” x 14” landscape paintings in the Impressionist style. Learn how to apply paint in this ever-popular technique, creating the effect of sunlight with short quick brush strokes, a broken palette for optical color mixing, and complementary colors in shadows. The […]
This class will teach you about one of the ways that photography can fail a painter. Photos tend to deepen shadows to the point they go black. When working from life you learn that you can see into those shadows in most cases. This one-day class will teach you that creating shadows really does not […]
The skill of drawing leads to most all other art forms within the art world. Session #1 is the first of two, five-week courses for beginners who have always wanted to learn to draw but thought they couldn't. It is also for those who desire to better develop their drawing techniques. Instruction begins with learning […]
This is the second five-week course with an emphasis on more advanced drawing skills. In this second session, the understanding of perspective and perspective drawing will be highly emphasized and practiced. Because an understanding of skills learned in Session #1 are necessary, YOU MUST TAKE SESSION #1 before taking Session #2. By the end of this second […]
Join the Essex County Library Collaborative Series for a fun and creative evening led by artists from TAG (Tappahannock Art Gallery). Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s iconic floral headwear, this hands-on class guides you in crafting your own vibrant flower crown using artificial blooms—perfect for summer. Thursday, July 17, 20256:30pm – 8:00pmCommunity Meeting Room, Essex County […]
JULY 21 – JULY 25 ALL THINGS ARCHITECTURE. Instructor: RAY DOZOIS Monday – Friday 9 – 12PM, Ages 5-7 Attention all master builders and future engineers! Let’s make something awesome! In this weeklong summer camp, kids will get to flex their creative muscles and learn how to problem-solve by (literally) building solutions. Your growing architect […]
Join the ladies of Melodies & Masterpieces, Tiara, Janette & Marsha, for an an elevated paint and sip experience that includes: 1. Pre-drawn canvases for you to paint. They’ll have two options for you to choose from on event day (wine and shoreline or sunset water scene). No painting skills needed; the ladies will guide […]
JULY 28 – 8/1 THE ART OF ABSTRACTION – Bold, Colorful, Unique & Expressive. Instructor: DOUG MOCK Monday – Friday 9 – 12PM, Ages 10-14 Abstract art is our theme for the week and man will it be amazing! Find your inner Kandinsky, Pollock, Mondrian and more as we create a variety of bold, colorful, […]
