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Spring Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop

January 15, 2020

Spend a spring afternoon in one of Richmond’s parks or greenspaces learning to paint the spring foliage! We’ll meet at VisArts in the morning to go over materials, basic goals and a few techniques. Then, we’ll decide as a group where to paint for the rest of the day. Once on site, you can start […]

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Encaustic Painting (D)

January 15, 2020

Explore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Learn to apply transparent layers, imprint botanical materials, use transfers and work with stencils and paper.

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Pen + Ink Drawing (B)

January 15, 2020

Learn how to draw using black India ink, a dip pen and brush. We’ll cover techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using a dip pen and brush, then we’ll go over drawing fundamentals such as value, perspective and line. We’ll also study the history of ink drawing by […]

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Scientific Illustration (B)

January 15, 2020

Explore innovative and technical approaches to scientific illustration through pen and ink. Students will learn different types of line-making techniques and ink washes and will create their own scientific illustration with botanical and animal specimens.

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Family Studio Program

January 15, 2020

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Pen + Ink Drawing (Ages 11–12)

January 15, 2020

Explore traditional and innovative approaches to line drawing with pen and ink. Demonstrations will introduce you to the different types of line-making techniques, including contour, hatching, stippling, gesture and developed lines to create form, patterns and textures. Students will create their own completed drawings as they come to understand the value and depth of expression, […]

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Introduction to Watercolor Intensive – NEW!

January 15, 2020

Get acquainted with 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 […]

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Abstract Painting

January 15, 2020

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.

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Pen + Ink Winter Landscapes (Ages 7+ with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Explore pen and ink to illustrate a winter landscape! Amelia will give drawing and painting instruction as an introduction to art and illustration. Students will take a home a miniature landscape drawing inspired by a winter scene.

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Pen + Ink Winter Landscapes (Ages 7+ with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Explore pen and ink to illustrate a winter landscape! Amelia will give drawing and painting instruction as an introduction to art and illustration. Students will take a home a miniature landscape drawing inspired by a winter scene.

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Watercolor Holiday Cards (All Ages)

December 02, 2019

Interested in painting your own unique set of cards to gift to your friends and family this holiday season? Learn basic, watercolor painting techniques with winter-inspired themes including elements like pine trees, wreaths, holly, snow and reindeer!

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Watercolor Holiday Cards (All Ages)

December 02, 2019

Interested in painting your own unique set of cards to gift to your friends and family this holiday season? Learn basic, watercolor painting techniques with winter-inspired themes including elements like pine trees, wreaths, holly, snow and reindeer!

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Visual Journaling

November 08, 2019

Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.

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Art Exploration (A)

November 08, 2019

Explore a variety of media each week including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll experiment with a new medium each week to create our own 2-D and 3-D art collections.

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Art Exploration (B)

November 08, 2019

Explore a variety of media each week including clay, painting, drawing, sculpture and collage. We’ll experiment with a new medium each week to create our own 2-D and 3-D art collections.

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Ink Painting Sunflowers (ages 7+)

November 01, 2019

Explore painting with ink to illustrate sunflowers! Amelia will give drawing + painting instruction as an introduction to art + illustration. Students will take a home a miniature sunflower painting inspired by fresh flowers. Ages 7+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Ink Painting Sunflowers (ages 7+)

November 01, 2019

Explore painting with ink to illustrate sunflowers! Amelia will give drawing + painting instruction as an introduction to art + illustration. Students will take a home a miniature sunflower painting inspired by fresh flowers. Ages 7+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

October 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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