July 2020
Summer Camps – A Colorful Summer (Ages 9 – 12)
Each week campers will explore a different medium through a variety of crafts and projects. In session one we’ll dive into the colorful world of paint as we mix colors and play with acrylics on canvas. In session two we’ll work wonders with fibers of all kinds learning to sew a variety of stitches that we’ll use to create stuffed emojis and creatures. In session three we’ll create three dimensional masterpieces with papier mâché, learning to construct, cover and color…
Find out more »August 2020
Virtual Painting Course with Hai-Ou Hou
Beginner and intermediate painters will be introduced to the techniques and skills of internationally-renowned artist, Hai-Ou Hou, as she guides you through four weeks of painting alla prima still lifes and painting from photographs. A free lecture, and short demo, with tips and tricks on how to become a better painter will be given on Monday, July 27th at 1pm. The four-week course will officially begin on Monday, August 3rd at 1pm and end after the last class on Monday,…
Find out more »Beginning Watercolor with Jan Finn-Duffy
This class is for students brand new to watercolor, or for those who consider their skills at a beginner level. Each class will cover techniques and tricks to make watercolor painting enjoyable. The casual class atmosphere is meant to take the stress out of painting with watercolor, and launch a lifelong love of this beautiful medium! Students will learn about how to use the tools (various brushes and aids), how to control the paint, and how to enjoy the times…
Find out more »Summer Camps – A Colorful Summer (Ages 3 – 5)
Each week campers will explore the theme of "A Colorful Summer" through a variety of crafts and projects. Camps are limited to 10 children. Ages 3 - 5 (not fall 2020 Kindergarteners). Register your child for one or both sessions. A parent/guardian must attend with their child. Parents/guardians and campers must wear face masks. Session One Details “Tic-Tac-TOGO” Thursday, August 13th from 10am - 11am Children will work with an adult to create a travel tic tac toe game! Make…
Find out more »Summer Camps – A Colorful Summer (Ages 6 – 8)
Each week campers will explore the theme of "A Colorful Summer" through a variety of crafts and projects. Camps are limited to 10 children. Ages 6 - 8. Register your child for one or both sessions. Campers are required to wear face masks. Session One Details "Colors in 3D!" Thursday (8/13), Friday (8/14) and Saturday (8/15) from 1pm - 3:30pm Children will work with paints, so come prepared with a paint shirt or apron! Three days of colorful art…
Find out more »Virtual Swipe Technique with Patrizia Giovanna Smith
A cup of many layers of scientifically altered paints will create a “Fluid Acrylics” painting on canvas in this “Flow Art” class. The science used will involve seemingly magical lubricants and various handling techniques of water-based paints. After using a “Swipe” pouring technique, no paintbrushes required, an incredible “lacing” or “webbing” effect will seem to have flowed over your “poured” canvas! The “swipe” used will have coaxed joyous bubbly “cells” to the surface of your Flow Art creation! When signing…
Find out more »Virtual Open Studio
Interested in painting alongside others, seeing how others work in their studio or what works are being created in quarantine? Contact Kay Van Dyke at kayvandyke@earthlink.net if you are interested in being a part of this virtual community.
Find out more »ART at HOME
ART at HOME is a video series for kids of all ages, taught by Ellen Walter and Saraya Cheney, that brings arts and culture directly into your home. Material kits for some of the videos can be found outside of Arts on Main, limited quantities available.
Find out more »September 2020
Virtual Critique Sessions
Crit Sessions on the First Tuesday of every month, show 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 »Arts on Main is proud to offer a wide variety of classes and workshops for both Children & Adults. Among these are Color Your Canvas Kidz, Summer Camps, After School Enrichment Programs, “Crit” Sessions, Open Studio, Paint Your Own Pottery and many more. We look forward to returning to our full complement of activities as soon as possible and complying with all safety precautions in place for Covid-19.
