Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia
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 […]
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 […]
Beach Scene Date Night with Kelly Richards Thursday, February 9 6:00pm-7:30pm Join Kelly Richards for an adult paint date night at Arts on Main! Couples will be painting a beach scene on canvases using acrylic paint. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Come celebrate Valentine's day early and enjoy […]
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden: Roses Thursday, February 9th 6:00pm-8:00pm Why spend money on flowers for Valentines day when you can make them?! Join paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden, on Thursday, February 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm where she will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical roses with paper. Cost is $30 per […]
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.
Build a Vessel by Janet Griffin Saturday, February 11 12:00pm-4:00pm Fashion a bowl from top-quality wool and silk fibers. Formation of dish will be approximately 8’’ wide. We will choose our colors of Corriedale and Romney fibers to construct a hollow container. This class is open to adults and teens! Cost of class is $55. […]
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 […]
Daytime Painting Class with Kelly Richards: Bee Thursday, February 16 2:00pm-4:00pm Join Kelly Richards for a daytime paint class at Arts on Main! Students will be painting a bee on canvas using acrylic paint. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Bring a friend and come have fun! Cost is […]
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.
Beginners Watercolor Paint Night with Jan Finn-Duffy: Sea Turtle Friday, February 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm Join watercolor artist Jan Finn-Duffy for a fun evening 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 […]
Story Shields Workshop by Featured Artist, LaKaye Mbah Saturday, February 18 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages: Middle School Students-Adult Arts on Main is excited to host a workshop by one of our February Black History Month featured artists, LaKaye Mbah. During this workshop, we will build a visual language based on our shared experiences, as well as what […]
Kelly’s Kids: Beehive Tuesday, February 21 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Ages:6+ Kelly Richards will be teaching a children’s paint class on Tuesday, February 21 from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Children will be creating a beehive themed painting using acrylic paint on canvas. Image above will be used for inspiration. Kelly will provide all materials. Cost is $25 […]
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.
1 Day Heirloom Collage & Mixed Media Exploration with Theresa Wells Stifel Saturday, February 25 12:30pm - 4:30pm 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 be layered to create a charming […]
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 […]
Activities at Arts on Main are partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
