Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia
Crit Sessions are held on the fourth 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. Offered both in-person and via Zoom. Email: […]
Beginners Palette Knife and Brush Class Wednesday, March 1 1:00pm-4:00pm Join gallery artist, Rebecca West, on Wednesday, March 1st from 1pm-4pm for a beginners palette knife and brush class. Students will explore tools and techniques for wet on wet paintapplication and apply those to create a finished painting of a hummingbird. Students will need: Palette […]
Daytime Painting Class with Kelly Richards: St. Patrick's Day Thursday, March 2 2:00pm-4:00pm Join Kelly Richards for a daytime paint class at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a four leaf clover in honor of St. Patrick's Day using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all […]
Join us for Open Studio every Friday afternoon! Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
March 2023 First Friday: "Between Layers" by Rose Nygaard & Aprille Zammit Friday, March 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sponsored by Dr. Lourdes & Don Parker and Dr. Maricel Quintana Baker & Professor Kenneth Baker During the month of March, Arts on Main will host a collaborative exhibit, "Between Layers," featuring artwork by grandmother and […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Monday, March 6 Monday, March 13 Monday, March 20 Monday, March 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower. After the March classes, students will be able to […]
Beginners Watercolor Class with Jan Finn-Duffy: Pelican Wednesday, March 8 1:00pm – 3:00pm Join watercolor artist Jan Finn-Duffy for a fun class of mixing paint and water to create an original piece of art! No skills are necessary when you arrive, but don’t be surprised if you have a few watercolor skills when you leave! […]
Join us for Open Studio every Friday afternoon! Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Construct a Felted Purse by Janet Griffin Saturday, April 8 12pm-5pm Fabricate a wearable art piece! Form of purse will be approximately 12’’ wide by 14” tall. We will choose our top quality colors of Corriedale and Romney fibers, as well as silk to construct our one-of-a-kind work of art. This class is open to […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Monday, March 6 Monday, March 13 Monday, March 20 Monday, March 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower. After the March classes, students will be able to […]
Join us for Open Studio every Friday afternoon! Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Monday, March 6 Monday, March 13 Monday, March 20 Monday, March 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower. After the March classes, students will be able to […]
Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards: Daffodil Field Wednesday, March 22 6:00pm-7:30pm Join Kelly Richards for adult paint night at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a daffodil field on canvas using acrylic paints. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have fun! Cost […]
Palette Pals Reception featuring 2nd & 3rd Grades March 23, 2023 6:00pm-7:00pm Join us for a reception featuring 2nd and 3rd grade Palette Pals from 6pm-7pm on March 23, 2023. Each participating student will have a piece of artwork on display. People's Choice Awards will be awarded to one student from each school. Stop by […]
Join us for Open Studio every Friday afternoon! Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
VMFA Encaustic Painting & Mixed Media Lab by Karen Eide Saturday, March 25 10:00am - 3:00pm *Age: High School and Adult Arts on Main is excited to partner with the VMFA to host an Encaustic Painting & Mixed Media Lab taught by professional artist, Karen Eide. Encaustic painting is an ancient process that […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Monday, March 6 Monday, March 13 Monday, March 20 Monday, March 27 6:00pm - 8:00pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower. After the March classes, students will be able to […]
Crit Sessions are held on the fourth 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. Offered both in-person and via Zoom. Email: […]
3 Day Heirloom Collage & Mixed Media Exploration with Theresa Wells Stifel Wednesday, March 29 - Friday, March 31 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Create your own mixed media masterpieces using those little pieces of memories too precious to throw away! Your quirky snippets, papers, jewelry, fabric, or any small odds and ends can […]
Join us for Open Studio every Friday afternoon! Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Songs of Spring: Flower Design Workshop Saturday, April 1 11:30am-1:00pm Ages 6-13 After the Daffodil Festival Parade on Saturday, April 1st, march on down Main Street with your friends and family to create a masterpiece in flowers. Just bring your creativity and a smile. This event is sponsored by The Garden Club of Gloucester Mathews. […]
Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
