April 2020
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 »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 »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 »Paint Your Own Pottery – Planter CANCELLED
In response to the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Arts on Main has decided to cancel Paint Your Own Pottery - Planter. 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 April, you will be painting a planter, perfect for…
Find out more »Painting Like Georgia with Mary Montague Sikes
From the moment Mary Montague Sikes saw paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe, she was intrigued. She loved the colors and designs of the paintings created by the artist during her days living near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Monti has inspired others with her love of color. She has taught workshops that focus on the O'Keeffe paintings and enjoys inspiring other artists to create work in the manner of the iconic artist. This workshop will focus on using floral…
Find out more »May 2020
Bringing in the Magic with Mary Montague Sikes
This 2-day workshop focuses on building texture and developing your own “voice” in your artwork. The first day will feature two demonstrations, starting with oil and cold wax and then texture with acrylics. Students who wish to work in cold wax will then have the rest of the time to experiment with building history on the surface of wooden panels, canvas, paper, and/or canvas board, then creating finished work on the final day. A demonstration using Robert Doak watercolor paints…
Find out more »June 2020
Two-Day Portraiture Workshop with Abigail McBride
Abigail McBride will teach her unique approach to the portrait. This workshop is designed to help you not only paint and draw what you see but also to have a deeper understanding of your subject. Work in Oil or Charcoal. Class size is limited to ten to promote plenty of one-on-one attention. First come, first serve. Scholarships are available for this workshop, please email airdirector@gloucesterarts.org for more information. About Abigail Compelled to chronicle the life and world around…
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