January 2020
Flow Art: Swipe
Taught by Patrizia Giovanna Smith, a cup of many layers of scientifically altered paints will create a “Fluid Acrylics” painting on an 8 x 10 canvas in this “Flow Art” class. The science used will involve seemingly magical lubricants and various handling techniques of water-based paints. After using a “Swipe” pouring technique, no paintbrushes required, an incredible “lacing” or “webbing” effect will seem to have flowed over your “poured” canvas! The “swipe” used will have coaxed joyous bubbly “cells” to…
Find out more »Refine Drawing & Sketching Skills
Bring your drawing materials to this four week workshop class. We will be focusing on line drawings, composition, shading, balance and perspective to help you sharpen your technical and observational skills. This should help to form the basis for finished work in any media. Terri Doyle has taught arts and crafts at the local community college to the SOAR program for the past 5 years. Her formal education in the arts was what she was able to get in public…
Find out more »Oil Painting Class
This ongoing series is taught by Renate Baumgarner. Beginners or intermediates. Renate will share her 30+ years experience to get you started with the essentials or help you improve your paintings. Good advice on paints, brushes, starting a painting, analyzing it and more. Pre-registration required Supply list given at registration. Join the class anytime. Class Options 4 Classes $100.00 USD Single Class $28.00 USD Class Options 4 Classes $100.00 USD Single Class $28.00 USD
Find out more »Open Studio
Every Friday Morning If you enjoy painting with company and getting good advice, bring your art and supplies and paint with us every Friday morning. 9am – 12pm Free
Find out more »February 2020
Unobjective Abstracts in Acrylic
Local artist, Rose Nygaard teaches a series of acrylic classes. Here is your chance to work with award-winning acrylic painter, whose goal is to help you bring out your own creativeness!Rose was graduated with a BA in Studio Art and a Master of Fine Arts by The American University in Washington, DC. During her schooling and since graduation, her work has been shown in several galleries throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Virginia. She has…
Find out more »Critique Sessions
'Crit' Sessions on the First Tuesday of every month, bring 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. Email: Kathy Klein at kgklein46@gmail.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list. 10am – 12pm, Free
Find out more »The Poetry of Persistence
Our February exhibit allows us to peer through the lens of five female photographers who utilize both visual and written language to explore the theme of persistence. Featured artists include Erlene Hendrix, Helen Jones, Cait Layton, Sue Maida and Asiya Al-sharabi. “When disasters strike it is sheer determination and persistence that rebuilds communities. After hurricanes, tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes and wars we humans somehow find the grit to keep going to rebuild, reinvest, revitalize and renew. Something in our DNA pushes…
Find out more »Color Your Canvas Kidz – FULL
Color Your Canvas-KIDZ is an ongoing monthly paint class for kids at Arts on Main. For our February class, the young artists will learn the basics of painting and will be guided step by step through a dragon design. They will also learn how shapes can be used in different ways by incorporating heart shapes into the painting. Recommended age for this class is 5-12. Tickets are $15, a snack is included. Please bring an apron if you own one.…
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery – Stemless Wine Glass
Paint Your Own Pottery - Stemless Wine Glass Join Owner and Operator of York River Pottery Co, Stephanie Kessel, for a night of painting pottery while sipping a glass of wine or beer and relaxing with friends. Stephanie will guide you through the color selection and glazing process to help you paint a piece you’ll be proud of. In February, you will be painting a stemless wine glass perfect for sipping! Snacks, drinks and materials are included in the price.…
Find out more »Flow Art – Geode Workshop
Fluid Acrylic techniques will be used to create a “Poured” paint base onto a 12 x 12 wood panel. This acrylic geode will then be embellished with colorful gravel, crushed glass, metallic gold flakes, metallic pens, and glitter. (No previous Flow Art experience required.) This workshop will require at least two sessions. After the paint dries thoroughly after 72 hours, the metallic paint marker embellishments may be added. Cost of class: $40.00 per person
Find out more »Paint Your Own Pottery Kids – Cupcake Dish
Paint Your Own Pottery Kids - Cupcake Dish Join Owner and Operator of York River Pottery Co, Stephanie Kessel, for a morning of painting pottery while having fun with friends. Ms. Stephanie will guide through the color selection and glazing process to help you paint a fun piece of pottery you’ll be proud of. In February, the kids will be painting a cupcake dish perfect for their future tasty treats! Light snack, a drink and materials are included in the…
Find out more »Felt A Slice of Cake
Felt a Slice of Cake Create your own non-fat, high fiber delectable dessert while learning needle-felting techniques. Strawberry, chocolate, vanilla with sprinkles? Felt whatever flavor your heart desires in this two-hours workshop taught by Valerie Johnson of Flying Cow Creations. Minimum age is 12 years old. Attendees will be working with needles and should expect to prick their fingers. Cost:$50pp, includes materials.
Find out more »Felt Your Favorite Pet (Dogs or Cats)
Felt Your Favorite Pet Learn the techniques of needle felting while creating your favorite furry friend, except these won’t bark, scratch the furniture or make a mess. Once complete, your pet will measure approximately 4” in height. This three-hour workshop is taught by Valerie Johnson of Flying Cow Creations. Minimum age is 12 years old. Attendees will be working with needles and should expect to prick their fingers. Cost: $60pp, includes materials.
Find out more »March 2020
2020 Juried Exhibition Call for Entries
Call for Entries for the 2020 Annual Juried Exhibition About the Annual Juried Exhibition Arts on Main invites artists of every medium and level to submit up to three works of art for the Annual Juried Exhibition, opening March 20th, 2020. The exhibit will run through April 24th, with the potential of a number of works being selected for our Annual "Art & Flowers" exhibition which celebrates the beauty of spring with live floral arrangements inspired by select works. Both…
Find out more »April 2020
Painting Like Georgia with Mary Montague Sikes
From the moment Mary Montague Sikes saw paintings by Georgia O'Keeffe, she was intrigued. She loved the colors and designs of the paintings created by the artist during her days living near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Monti has inspired others with her love of color. She has taught workshops that focus on the O'Keeffe paintings and enjoys inspiring other artists to create work in the manner of the iconic artist. This workshop will focus on using floral…
Find out more »May 2020
Bringing in the Magic with Mary Montague Sikes
This 2-day workshop focuses on building texture and developing your own “voice” in your artwork. The first day will feature two demonstrations, starting with oil and cold wax and then texture with acrylics. Students who wish to work in cold wax will then have the rest of the time to experiment with building history on the surface of wooden panels, canvas, paper, and/or canvas board, then creating finished work on the final day. A demonstration using Robert Doak watercolor paints…
Find out more »October 2020
Annual Gala – October 17, 2020
Our biggest and best one is yet to come! Our live and silent auctions are not to be missed!!
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