Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers – Session 2
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VASession Two: Drawing with pastel over a watercolor painting: Emily will show students how to create a simple watercolor painting using basic watercolor techniques. Pastel will be applied over the painting to create a highly textured finished drawing. Students will use their own photo or the instructor can send her photo and students can draw […]
Open Studio Painting Session
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAFree painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You'll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
October First Friday: 2021 Annual Juried Show
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAFirst Friday is October 1, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Exhibit will be on display from October 1- October 31. Join us for our Annual Juried Exhibition! Over 200 works were entered and judged by Jeffrey Allison. The winners will receive the following: Prizes: First Place: $1,000 and a future solo show at Arts on Main Second […]
ARTLab with Tenley Raithel Ages 6-9
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAARTLab with Tenley Raithel Ages 6-9 Saturday, October 2 2:00 pm - 4:00pm These classes will focus on the Elements of Art. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials to express their creativity. The Colors of Nature This month students learn will learn about the work of Native American artist […]
Critique Sessions
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VACrit 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. Offered both in-person and via Zoom. Email: Kathy Klein […]
Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VA"Painting the "WOW" of Nature in Glorious Watercolor" In this two day workshop, you will learn how to sketch and paint everything from trees and roots to birds and flowers in this painting class of the natural world. Then watch as the instructor shows you how to mix luminous “no mud” color for glorious contrasted […]
Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VA"Painting the "WOW" of Nature in Glorious Watercolor" In this two day workshop, you will learn how to sketch and paint everything from trees and roots to birds and flowers in this painting class of the natural world. Then watch as the instructor shows you how to mix luminous “no mud” color for glorious contrasted […]
Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers -Session 3
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VASession Three: Drawing with pastel on textured homemade sanded board Students will apply gesso and tinted pastel ground on foam board to create a textural painterly base. Once the base is dry, students will use rubbing alcohol and pastel to create a base color. The drawing will be done on top of this textured surface […]
ARTLab with Tenley Raithel Grades 5-8
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAARTLab with Tenley Raithel Grades 5-8 Thursday, October 7 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm These sessions will focus on a variety of methods used by Great Artist’s. Sonia Delaunay’s Circles: Vibrant Abstracts That Leap from the Walls Looking at the vibrant abstracts created by the fascinating artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, students will be introduced […]
Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAJoin Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists! Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists. Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info. Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – […]
Beginner Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAOctober 8 & October 15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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 small basket, choosing from a variety of centers, dyed and natural pine needles, and a rainbow of threads. More advanced […]
ARTLab Breakout with Tenley Raithel Ages 10-13
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAARTLab Breakout with Tenley Raithel Ages 10-13 Saturday, October 9 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm These classes will focus on the Principles of Design. Fun with Color “Art is playing, dancing, spontaneity.” Wolf Kahn Students will consider the blend of abstract and realism in the artwork of abstract expressionists and those considered color field artists. […]
Gallery Talk with Dan Berne
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAArtist in Resident, Dan Berne, will be working on his current manuscript while in Gloucester October 2-16. Berne will give a reading at Arts on Main on Saturday October 9th from 4-5 PM. He will be reading from his “work in progress” and his debut novel The Gods of Second Chances. Dan will discuss both works and will talk […]
Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAOctober 11,12 & 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a 3 day non-objective abstract painting workshop designed to explore your creativity. Rose Nygaard will discuss fundamentals of design, as well as color theory to help with composition development. Students will use a limited color palette to paint with. Rose will encourage students […]
Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAOctober 11,12 & 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a 3 day non-objective abstract painting workshop designed to explore your creativity. Rose Nygaard will discuss fundamentals of design, as well as color theory to help with composition development. Students will use a limited color palette to paint with. Rose will encourage students […]
Children’s Time with Kelly Richards: Halloween Canvas Painting
Arts on Main 6580 Main Street, Gloucester, VAHalloween Canvas Painting October 12 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6-10 Join Kelly Richards at Arts on Main for a Halloween themed paint class! Children will be able to use their creativity to design a festive composition! Kelly will provide all materials. Children may bring a drink and snack. Cost is $25 per student. […]
Arts on Main is proud to offer a wide variety of classes and workshops for both Children & Adults. Among these are Summer Camps for Kids, After School Enrichment Programs, Plein air workshops, Classes for oil/acrylic/pastels/watercolors/cold wax/drawing, Gallery Talks, Paint Nights, Weaving and Felting Classes, “Crit” Sessions, Open Studio, Glass Blowing and our much-touted First Friday Events each month to open our Monthly Exhibits! Check our website regularly for up to date offerings! If there is a class you would like us to offer, please call our Admin. Assistant, Blair Waters, and let her know. We appreciate all suggestions for new classes. Arts on Main complies with all current safety precautions regarding Covid-19.
