February 2020
Unobjective Abstracts in Acrylic
Local artist, Rose Nygaard teaches a series of acrylic classes. Here is your chance to work with award-winning acrylic painter, whose goal is to help you bring out your own creativeness!Rose was graduated with a BA in Studio Art and a Master of Fine Arts by The American University in Washington, DC. During her schooling and since graduation, her work has been shown in several galleries throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Virginia. She has…
Find out more »The Poetry of Persistence
Our February exhibit allows us to peer through the lens of five female photographers who utilize both visual and written language to explore the theme of persistence. Featured artists include Erlene Hendrix, Helen Jones, Cait Layton, Sue Maida and Asiya Al-sharabi. “When disasters strike it is sheer determination and persistence that rebuilds communities. After hurricanes, tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes and wars we humans somehow find the grit to keep going to rebuild, reinvest, revitalize and renew. Something in our DNA pushes…
Find out more »Refine Drawing & Sketching Skills
Bring your drawing materials to this four week workshop class. We will be focusing on line drawings, composition, shading, balance and perspective to help you sharpen your technical and observational skills. This should help to form the basis for finished work in any media. Terri Doyle has taught arts and crafts at the local community college to the SOAR program for the past 5 years. Her formal education in the arts was what she was able to get in public…
Find out more »Open Studio
Every Friday Morning If you enjoy painting with company and getting good advice, bring your art and supplies and paint with us every Friday morning. 9am – 12pm Free
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery – Stemless Wine Glass FULL
Paint Your Own Pottery - Stemless Wine Glass Join Owner and Operator of York River Pottery Co, Stephanie Kessel, for a night of painting pottery while sipping a glass of wine or beer and relaxing with friends. Stephanie will guide you through the color selection and glazing process to help you paint a piece you’ll be proud of. In February, you will be painting a stemless wine glass perfect for sipping! Snacks, drinks and materials are included in the price.…
Find out more »Flow Art – Geode Workshop
Fluid Acrylic techniques will be used to create a “Poured” paint base onto a 12 x 12 wood panel. This acrylic geode will then be embellished with colorful gravel, crushed glass, metallic gold flakes, metallic pens, and glitter. (No previous Flow Art experience required.) This workshop will require at least two sessions. After the paint dries thoroughly after 72 hours, the metallic paint marker embellishments may be added. Cost of class: $40.00 per person
Find out more »Gallery Talk – A True Likeness: The Black South of Richard Samuel Roberts
His life's work, nearly 4,000 glass plate negatives, sat in a dark, dusty crawlspace seemingly forgotten for half a century. Join us on Thursday, February 27th at 7pm to hear the story of the discovery and recovery of Richard Samuel Roberts' work. Phil Dunn, co-editor of the book, A True Likeness: The Black South of Richard Samuel Roberts, will share slides and stories of his extensive time with Roberts' work. Dunn is a retired professor of art at the University of South Carolina and…
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery Kids – Cupcake Dish
Paint Your Own Pottery Kids - Cupcake Dish Join Owner and Operator of York River Pottery Co, Stephanie Kessel, for a morning of painting pottery while having fun with friends. Ms. Stephanie will guide through the color selection and glazing process to help you paint a fun piece of pottery you’ll be proud of. In February, the kids will be painting a cupcake dish perfect for their future tasty treats! Light snack, a drink and materials are included in the…
Find out more »Felt A Slice of Cake
Felt a Slice of Cake Create your own non-fat, high fiber delectable dessert while learning needle-felting techniques. Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla with sprinkles? Felt whatever flavor your heart desires in this two-hours workshop taught by Valerie Johnson of Flying Cow Creations. Minimum age is 12 years old. Attendees will be working with needles and should expect to prick their fingers. Cost:$50pp, includes materials.
Find out more »Felt Your Favorite Pet (Dogs or Cats)
Felt Your Favorite Pet Learn the techniques of needle felting while creating your favorite furry friend, except these won’t bark, scratch the furniture or make a mess. Once complete, your pet will measure approximately 4” in height. This three-hour workshop is taught by Valerie Johnson of Flying Cow Creations. Minimum age is 12 years old. Attendees will be working with needles and should expect to prick their fingers. Cost: $60pp, includes materials.
Find out more »March 2020
Critique Sessions
'Crit' Sessions on the First Tuesday of every month, bring your current work to get a critique. Are you stuck in the middle of a painting? Would fresh eyes help? Do you want to learn more about composition or color balancing? We help each other improve. Email: Kathy Klein at kgklein46@gmail.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list. 10am – 12pm, Free
Find out more »Intro to Flow Art
Join us for a fun paint night taught by Patrizia Giovanna Smith. Bringing over 25 years of experience as a teacher and painter, Patrizia will help you create your own flow art masterpiece using joyous color and freely flowing paint! Your canvas must cure completely stationary for 48 hours at Arts on Main before it can be picked up.
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