Without always being aware of it, the knowledge of COLOR affects most aspects of our lives. As an art student or professional artist, understanding how to use color effectively and beautifully is most important. We use our knowledge of color in the choice of the décor and furniture for our homes, in our choice of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 achieving results that are sure to please. Open your mind, prepare to learn, have some fun, and enjoy the beauty of all that watercolor has […]
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 […]
For Intermediate & Advanced Artists - Sign up in person or by calling 804-436-9309. Join artist Doug Mock for his spring series of watercolor classes where we will focus on painting the human portrait. During this session artists will learn to paint a different feature of the face each week (i.e.. eyes, ears, nose, mouth […]
Artist Celeste Johnston teaches the art of silverpoint. Silverpoint is one of the most challenging of all graphic mediums. Marks made with silverpoint can never be erased once put down […]
This exciting one-day class is for anyone who would like to learn more about the wonderful mixture of cold wax and oils! Students choose to do paintings that are floral….... […]
Try out this workshop making a natural air-dry mosaic with your family. These rustic mosaics are decorated in a natural way with dried beans, seeds and stones. Create your favorite […]
The gardens have started to bloom, and the bright beauty of Spring demands to be captured in paint. Painting flowers requires careful observation. It can be challenging, intimidating but also fun. In this one-day class you will be introduced to some convenience colors which can help you capture those lovely blooms. You will also learn […]
Join us to have fun painting a colorful spring image. You will be painting an umbrella sheltering buckets of flowers in an April shower. This class will be completed using acrylic paint on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas. All materials necessary to paint this image will be provided by the instructor. All levels of […]
Join artist Celeste Johnston for this wood block and linoleum printing class. In this two-day class learn the art of carving your own wood/lino block and the process of making prints from them. Enjoy this hands-on process and some history of printmaking with the artist. This is a class designed for anyone who has already […]
