Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia
Arts on Main hosts a monthly meeting of artists to share works in progress for advice, suggestions, and feedback. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 to noon (with lunch following for those who have the time). The current members work in diverse mediums: fabric, sculpture, Gelli plate printing, and […]
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: […]
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.
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.
January 2023 First Friday featuring "Considerations" by Jim Black Friday, January 6 6:00pm-8:00pm Sponsored by Larry and Tenley Raithel During the month of January 2023, Art on Main will exhibit "Considerations" by Jim Black. The opening for the show will take place on Friday, January 6 from 6pm-8pm. The exhibit […]
Daytime Painting Class with Kelly Richards: Cardinal Monday, January 9 2:00pm-4:00pm Join Kelly Richards for a daytime paint class at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a cardinal using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have fun! Cost is […]
Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards: Winter Night Barn Scene Thursday, January 12 6:00pm-7:30pm Join Kelly Richards for adult paint night at Arts on Main! Students will be using acrylic paint to create a winter night barn scene on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend […]
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 Jan 17th- Peonies Jan 24th-Roses 1:00pm-2:30pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower: poppies, camellias, peonies and roses. *Each class is $25 and there is a one-time supply fee of $40. […]
Scrapbooking for Teens with Ronda Bowden (3 Class Series) Ages 11-14 Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 24th Tuesday, January 31st 3:30pm-4:45pm Are you between the ages of 11 and 14 and need a journal/scrapbook to keep track of deadlines, lists, dreams, ideas, doodles, or just a place to brain dump? If so, this journal/scrapbooking class […]
Kelly’s Kids: Winter Owls Wednesday, January 18 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Ages:6+ Kelly Richards will be teaching a children’s paint class on Wednesday, January 18 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Children will be using acrylic paint to create a winter owl painting on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Cost […]
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.
Beginner’s Oil Painting with Kelly Richards (4 Class Series) Monday, January 23 Monday, January 30 Monday, February 6 Monday, February 13 2:00pm – 4:00pm Join Kelly Richards for a 4 class series of beginner’s oil painting classes. Oil paints are hugely popular not only for their textures and techniques but also for their brilliant hues […]
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: […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Jan 24th-Camellias 1:00pm-2:30pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower: poppies, camellias, peonies and roses. *The class fee is $25 and there is a one-time supply fee of $25. Your supply […]
Scrapbooking for Teens with Ronda Bowden (3 Class Series) Ages 11-14 Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 24th Tuesday, January 31st 3:30pm-4:45pm Are you between the ages of 11 and 14 and need a journal/scrapbook to keep track of deadlines, lists, dreams, ideas, doodles, or just a place to brain dump? If so, this journal/scrapbooking class […]
Beginner's Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler Thursday, January 26 12:30pm-4:00pm Learn to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, pine needle basket! In this class, beginners can learn the basics of pine needle basketry and complete their own mini pine needle basket with nut slice center. Students will be choosing from a variety of centers, dyed and […]
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.
Beginner’s Oil Painting with Kelly Richards (4 Class Series) Monday, January 23 Monday, January 30 Monday, February 6 Monday, February 13 2:00pm – 4:00pm Join Kelly Richards for a 4 class series of beginner’s oil painting classes. Oil paints are hugely popular not only for their textures and techniques but also for their brilliant hues […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden Jan 31st-Roses 1:00pm-2:30pm Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. This week students will be creating roses. *The class fee is $25 and there is a one-time supply fee of $25. Your supply fee will provide you with […]
Scrapbooking for Teens with Ronda Bowden (3 Class Series) Ages 11-14 Tuesday, January 17th Tuesday, January 24th Tuesday, January 31st 3:30pm-4:45pm Are you between the ages of 11 and 14 and need a journal/scrapbook to keep track of deadlines, lists, dreams, ideas, doodles, or just a place to brain dump? If so, this journal/scrapbooking class […]
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.
February 2023 First Friday: "Celebrating Black Artists - A Black History Month Exhibit" featuring Sukenya Best, Nia Alexander Campbell, Julian Haskins, Ray Johnson, Dathan Kane, Jackie Merritt, LaKaye Mbah, & Anjenette Renae Friday, February 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm Sponsored by Ronald & Katrina Brown We are celebrating Black History month at Arts on Main during […]
Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
