Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden: Poppies Tuesday, May 2 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. During this class, students will learn how to create poppies. Cost of each class is $30 per student (includes the […]
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.
May 2023 First Friday: "Reflections in Time and Place" featuring Mel Neale, Winner of the 2022 Annual Juried Show + Collaborative Botanical Show Friday, May 5 6:00pm-8:00pm Sponsored by Ware Neck Produce During the month of May, Arts on Main will be exhibiting works by the winner of the 2022 Annual Juried Show, Mel Neale […]
Paint & Sip with Hanah Hailey Saturday, May 6th 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Hanah Hailey for a Paint & Sip night! Create an acrylic pour painting while enjoying a drink- perfect for a date night/night out with your friends! Beer, wine, and all art supplies will be provided. Each participant will receive one […]
Mermaid Tail Paint Night with Kelly Richards Monday, May 8th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Kelly Richards for a paint night at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a mermaid tail using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come […]
May 10th - May 12th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rose Nygaard will be introducing monotype printmaking during this 3-Day Workshop. Monotype is a one-of-a-kind print that has been made by an image that has been painted on a metal, plastic or another flat, smooth surface. Transferring is made either by hand rubbing or a […]
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.
Felted Bird with Janet Griffin Saturday, May 13 1:00pm-4:00pm Teen & Adult Class Amaze yourself with the dry method of wool felting! Think of your favorite feathers on your animal! You can construct your very own good luck charm. A little secret of needle felting will be shared with you! You will mold fluffy wool […]
Fishy Fishy Paint Night w/ Kelly Richards Monday, May 15th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Join Kelly Richards for a paint night at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a fish using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have fun! This […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden: Roses Tuesday, May 16 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. During this class, students will learn how to create roses. Cost of each class is $30 per student (includes the […]
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.
7th Annual RiverJam at Sussex Saturday, May 20 from 12-5pm Hosted by Catesby and Julie Jones Sussex is a lovely property located on the York River between Carter Creek and Cedar Bush Creek*. Join us for an afternoon of great music, food, and art experiences! *The event address is available at purchase. Live Music by […]
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: […]
Seagull Painting Class with Kelly Richards Thursday, May 25th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join Kelly Richards for a daytime painting class at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a seagull using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have […]
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.
Paint & Sip with Hanah Hailey Saturday, May 27th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join Hanah Hailey for a Paint & Sip night! Create an acrylic pour painting while enjoying a drink- perfect for a date night/night out with your friends! Beer, wine, and all art supplies will be provided. Each participant will receive one […]
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.
During the month of June, artwork created during the 2023 Gloucester Arts Festival will be on display at Arts on Main. There will be NO First Friday in the month of June, instead we encourage everyone to attend Gloucester Arts Festival event, Brews, Brine, & Wine at Historic Timberneck Farm at Machicomoco State Park. For […]
Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
