Art Class

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 craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with school teachers Cathy Drummer &…

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…

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this class will no longer be available.    This class introduces students to plantable paper and all of the fun of using recycled materials to make beautiful plantable paper Christmas Ornaments. With the guidance of Jennifer Galvin, we will be using recycled mat board to create Christmas shapes embedded with seeds.…

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this class is no longer available. This class introduces students to alcohol inks and all the possibilities of the inks.  With the guidance of Jennifer Galvin, we will be using alcohol ink to create a beautiful, colorful wine glass to take home. You don’t have to be an artist to create a…

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 her new love, and the gridding involved is much like that of cross stitch only on a much larger scale.  Rather than using traditional…

Libby Burger will be teaching you how to use old and new jewelry pieces to create a framed Christmas tree. Students will glue velvet material to the frame and use the jewel pieces to create their very own framed tree. This tree will hopefully reflect a part of your personality, by choosing gems that catch…

This two day class class is a fast and easy way to learn to basics of printmaking. Make sure to wear clothes to "play dirty" and come ready to experiment. No experience necessary. Bring lunch or a snack for Saturday's session. There are only 8 tickets available for this class and you must be 14…

This two day class class is a fast and easy way to learn to basics of printmaking. Make sure to wear clothes to "play dirty" and come ready to experiment. No experience necessary. Bring lunch or a snack for Saturday's session. There are only 8 tickets available for this class and you must be 14…