Experiment with watercolors with artist Lynalise Woodlief. Learn to use watercolor with masking fluid to draw and paint intricate snowflakes. Then turn your painting into a holiday card!
read moreExperiment with watercolors with artist Lynalise Woodlief. Learn to use watercolor with masking fluid to draw and paint intricate snowflakes. Then turn your painting into a holiday card!
read moreStudents will learn how to create pixel art in non-digital ways. We will make a variety of projects, including (but not limited to) perler beads, collage, mosaics, and graph paper drawing. This will be a fun way to explore a digital art form in a physical way, and learn techniques for creating different designs. This […]
read moreUsing photos, ephemera, souvenirs, or any significant objects, this class will explore how you can connect threads in your life through art rather than a written narrative. Come ready to reflect on aspects of your life and choose a topic—family, travels, work, challenges, etc.—and a medium—drawing, collage, or map. Your finished work can be shared […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family! Together you will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project. Young artist will learn about graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. We will discover and explore symbolism in Basquiat’s work. This class will be filled with creativity through self-expression inspired by Basquiat. We will create fun self-portraits, […]
read moreDuring this four-week class, you’ll learn to use a light box to aid in our drawings of different Richmond landmarks, first beginning with the iconic train tressels. The first project will be guided, and then you will have the opportunity to select your own favorite Richmond architectural landmark to watercolor. These watercolors make great artwork […]
read moreBreak free from the restrictions of canvas sizes you buy at the store and learn to make your own! We'll learn how to use the tools needed to build a wooden canvas frame. Once the frame is built, we will go over the proper techniques for stretching a tight canvas. At the end of the […]
read moreIn this class, you'll create a set of cards containing words and imagery that can assist you when you need help problem solving or a sweet little push of intuition. Sketch, write, and explore a tiny bit of the history of oracles to discover what resonates with you. Then, you'll get down to the fun […]
read moreEach day, we'll learn about a new artist and the medium in which they work. We will think about why artists make art and what makes you an artist! Which causes are important to you? What inspires you? Have fun and explore art-making processes and concepts with inspiration from those who came before us.
read moreJump start your watercolor painting with this inspirational class! Students will be led through a series of watercolor painting techniques including dry wash, wet wash, wet-on-wet washes, gradients, color blending, and brushwork. Demonstrations will include glazing and layering techniques. Students will use special materials and tools for creating texture in paintings. Color theory and mixing […]
read moreAdvance your knowledge of acrylic painting by practicing technical applications of paint. Students will develop their own style of painting as they learn advanced techniques. We will learn how to paint in various genres, to paint from life, and to develop a concept from sketch to completion. Students will complete multiple paintings but will finish […]
read moreIn this one-day workshop, you will paint an animal of your choice using gouache, a unique paint that blends the opacity of acrylics with the fluidity and rewetability of watercolors. Learn to mix colors, build up layers of paints, and use various brush strokes to create details that bring your creature to life. Paint from […]
read moreDesigned for intermediate and advanced painters, this one-day course covers solutions for working with a variety of water-based paint, including color theory, brushwork, and mixed-media possibilities. Come away with a deeper understanding of this medium, its expressive possibilities, and the tools for integrating it into your creative life.
read moreIn this one-day workshop, learn to paint the plant of your choice using gouache, a unique paint that blends the opacity of acrylics with the fluidity and rewetability of watercolors. You'll learn how to mix colors, build up layers of paints, and use various brush strokes to create details that bring your botanical to life. […]
read moreGet introduced to watercolors or refresh your knowledge of the medium. We’ll explore our materials, then cover application methods like wet–on–wet, glazes, blocks, resists and lifts. We’ll also cover work area set–up, composition set–up, lost and found edges, transferring imagery and methods for controlling the paint. With an emphasis on value as a way to […]
read moreMake art side-by-side as a family! Together you will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project. Experiment with process art painting (i.e. use a salad spinner for spin-art) and watercolor techniques (dry brush, splatter, wet on wet, etc) to make cosmic painted skies. Use contact paper and collage materials to create […]
read moreThis class is expertly crafted to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of oils, catering to both beginners and those seeking a deeper exploration of this enduring medium. Over the course of a single day, we will unravel the intricate 500 year old history and scientific foundations of oil painting, simplifying its complexities into a contemporary, pragmatic […]
read moreGain a solid and hands-on foundation in oil painting, Drawing from my extensive experience studying the medium across various sources, students will have the knowledge and confidence to pursue independent painting endeavors if they so choose. Individual progress will vary based on each student's interests and goals.
read moreExplore encaustic painting for the first time or return to expand your skills. You will work with opaque and transparent colors, layering, using stencils and creating patterns using hot wax.
read moreWould you like to begin to paint? In this class we start at the beginning and go from there, Painting can be a wonderful way to decompress and transition to a different headspace. Learn the fundamentals in class, while also learning more about ourselves and the imagery we like.
read moreAbstraction often leaves people asking, “Why?” This class takes that question as its starting point. We’ll explore abstraction as a space where painting reinvents itself, embracing tradition, breaking boundaries, and responding to the world around us. Through guided exercises and open projects, you’ll experiment with color, form, surface, and gesture to discover how meaning can […]
read moreCreate paintings using collage techniques. We’ll begin by creating a series of small media experiments with acrylic paint. Then we’ll incorporate those experiments into a larger collage on panel.
read morePaint alongside your instructor (virtually) and learn how to use gouache! Gouache is an opaque, flat, color medium with beautiful possibilities. We'll start with sketch book studies, move onto one-subject painting from observation, and then work through projects with a variety of subjects like still-lifes with fruits and vegetables, flowers and botanicals, interiors and furniture, […]
read moreThis class explores the painter’s palette—not just as a tool, but as a space for decision-making, experimentation, and meaning. You will develop an understanding of how color theory, emotion, brushwork, and historical influence come together on the palette. Each class provides opportunities to mix, apply, and react to color in ways that build confidence and […]
read moreIn this beginner class, you will learn basic drawing techniques that will enable you to draw your home or another building. We'll dive into our watercolor paints and bring your drawing to life. Learn multiple watercolor techniques as we paint together each week!
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