Art Class

This course presents the most important and useful things to know about drawing: the elements of art, line, shape, form, value, color and texture.  Using a variety of drawing techniques and exercises, Kyle will help lead students to a final project.  Students should be 18 or older and there is a maximum of 8 so…

Paint pouring is a way to create beautiful wall art and home décor for your home.  Acrylic paint pouring is a type of fluid art.  It consists of pouring different color paints over a surface.  The entire canvas is then tilted to allow the paint to flow in different directions to cover the edge of…

To be held on Saturday April 1st for all ages. This will be a FREE Workshop and you can wear your Easter Bonnet in the Easter Bonnet Parade on April 8th! Bring a hat and any “special” items you would like to use to embellish your bonnet!  This will be a fun workshop!

This class introduces students to plantable paper and all of the fun of using recycled materials to make beautiful Easter plantable paper.  With the guidance of Jennifer Galvin, we will be using recycled mat board to create Easter shapes embedded with seeds.  Even beginners will enjoy this workshop.  If you've been interested in learning how…

This class for kids ages 4th – 7th grade, and is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am.  The children will discuss a story, create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of…

Paint your own cow portrait with guidance from Alleghany Highlands resident artist Barbara Rowe. Students from teen to adults will choose and paint from a variety of cow pictures and the workshop includes a step-by-step demonstration.  This workshop will be on April 29th from 10am to 3:30pm with a break for lunch. The Cost is…

This class for kids ages 4th – 7th grade, and is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am.  The children will discuss a story, create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of…

This class will be on May 20th from 10 am – 12 pm.  The cost is $20 and open to students as young as 8 years old to adults. There will be a maximum of 10 so be sure to register by May 15th. Students will learn how to paint on feathers, and all supplies will…

This class will be on May 20th from 1 Pm – 3 pm.  The cost is $25 and open to students as young as 8 years old to adults. There will be a maximum of 10 so be sure to register by May 15th. Students will learn how to paint a cardinal on canvas, and all…

This class for kids ages 4th – 7th grade, and is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am.  The children will discuss a story, create their own craft pertaining to the story, and sometimes there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with a class limit of…

It sounds like an unlikely combination, but paints & wax can create fantastic results! We’ll draw images on rice paper. Then paint from light to dark & use melted canning wax to “protect” underlying areas & colors. This process continues until entire the surface is covered with paint & wax. Then we get out an…

This class for kids K-2nd grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15 to 10:15. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own…

This class is temporarily postponed. A new date will be released soon. Please call the Art Center at (540)862-4447 if you have any questions.  Learn to paint your own Barn Quilt with Pam Hirt.  Pam began needlepoint & embroidery in middle school, and later discovered cross stitch and fell in love!  Barn Quilts have become…

This class for kids K-2nd grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15 to 10:15. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with school teachers Cathy Drummer &…

On October 14th from 10am to 12pm, Ron will be demonstrating how to paint cardinals on bird feathers. Your finished piece will be displayed in a dome. All supplies are included. There are only 10 spaces, so make sure to purchase a ticket by October 11th, when ticket sales close. Cost: $20 Age limit: 8…

On October 14th from 1 to 2pm, Ron will be teaching us how to paint spooky snow owls on canvas, just in time for Halloween. All supplies are included. There are only 10 spaces, so make sure to purchase a ticket by October 11th, when ticket sales close. Cost: $25 Age limit: 8 and over…