Kids Scratch Art class
2025-06-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | VA
June 27, 2025
4-5pm
Cost: $10
Ages: 8-12
All supplies provided
Learn how to make your own scratch paper and create a colorful piece of artwork with Sabrina Burks.
Located at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center:

439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Register by purchasing tickets below.
Other ways to register: Call us at (540) 862-4447
or sign up in person, address below.

One-on-One Drawing Lessons
2025-06-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
For a limited time (June 23rd – August 8th) the AHACC is offering personalized drawing lessons taught by Sabrina Burks.
Students will start by learning the basic principles of drawing and observation techniques. As you progress, you will receive a more personalize instruction based on your unique interests (i.e. cartoon drawing, realism, portraits, architecture, caricature etc…).
Students can meet for either 1 hour or 2 hours per session. It is recommended to meet at least 4 times.
Days and Times available to schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm.
Cost: $15 an hour (payments will be made on site)
Ages 12 and up
*Participants must supply their own sketchbook (9x12in) and a pencil set including hb, h, b, 2h, 2b pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, and a blending stump.
Contact us:
Email: ahacc.sabrina.burks@gmail.com
Phone: 1(540) 862-4447

Make Zines with Sabrina Burks
2025-07-11 14:00 - 15:30 | VA
July 11, 2025
2-3:30pm
Open to ages 7 and up
FREE
***Located at the Clifton Forge Public Library (535 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422)***
Learn how to make a zine (mini handmade booklet) and share them with your friends and family!
Zines are miniature, self-published, handmade booklets that can be about anything and everything! Join artist and Art Center intern, Sabrina Burks at the Clifton Forge library to create your very own zine.

Cyanotype Workshop
2025-07-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Saturday July 16th, 1-4pm & Sunday July 17th, 1-3pm
Cost: $50
12 tickets available
Ages: 15 and older
All materials provided
No experience necessary
Register by July 14th to guarantee your spot
Learn the techniques of one of the earliest photography processes! In this class you will experiment artistically with both traditional and wet cyanotype methods.
What is Cyanotype? It is a printing process using UV sensitive chemicals and sun exposure that results in a deep blue background with a white image. Cyanotype is technically a type of photography and is one of the earliest photograph technologies! This process was used to create cheap copies of design plans used by architects and engineers.
What to bring
Watercolor paper is provided, however, you are encouraged to bring additional materials to print on such as:

Any papers you wish to experiment on.
White fabric made of a cotton or natural material (the prints will wash right out of synthetic materials such as polyester) Examples include t-shirts, tote bags, table runners, pillow cases, table mats, etc…
Light wooden surfaces
Lightly colored, flat stones

Some objects to print with will be available, however, you are encouraged to bring your own items which could include:

Transparent objects (glassware, photo negatives)
Pressed flowers and leaves
Trinkets with interesting silhouettes (keys, nails, jewelry, etc.)

Abstract Self-Portrait Collages for Kids
2025-07-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Friday, July 18th, 2025
3-4pm
Ages 7 and up
***Located at the Clifton Forge Public Library (535 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422)***
Free of charge!
Registration below
Join Sabrina Burks at the Clifton Forge Public library to create an abstract portrait of yourself, your friends, or your family!

"WABI SABI LANDSCAPES" by Gina Louthian Stanley
2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Wabi-sabi is a concept that lies at the heart of Japanese culture-an idea that places great value on incompleteness and imperfection. Participants should be able to complete at least 3 of these during, with lots ideas and inspiration for more. Class materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own papers, sketch books for ideas and references. This class will take place on July 19th from 10am – 4pm. The cost is $130. Please register by July 16th.

Gina is a working artist and teaches at the Studio School in Roanoke. She taught at James River High School for more than 20 years, and teaches at home and in North Carolina.

Origami Workshop
2025-07-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
July 25th, 2-3:30 pm
Ages 10 and up
Free of charge
Register below
*** Located at the Clifton Forge Public Library: 535 Church St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422***
Join Sabrina Burks at the Clifton Forge Library to make origami art! All supplies are provided.

Beginners Charcoal Drawing Workshop
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
July 29th & 30th
6-8pm (both days)
Ages 15 and up
$30
Only 12 tickets available, register by July 22nd to guarantee a spot.
Join artist Sabrina Burks and introduce yourself to the messy medium that is charcoal. During this two day class, you will learn the subtractive drawing method and the importance of shading and value. Participants must supply their own sketchbook (Strathmore 500 Series Charcoal Pad – 9″ x 12″, White, 24 Sheets).
This class will be located at the Art Center: 439 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
Purchase your ticket below.

Gemstone Rock Painting
2025-08-06 14:00 - 15:30 | VA
August 6th, 2025
2-3:30pm
Ages 10 and up
***Located at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center***
$10
All Supplies included
Maximum attendance: 10
Take an ordinary river rock and turn it into a gemstone with Sabrina Burks! Learn two different ways to paint a gemstone design using just black, white, and a color of your choosing.
Register by August 3rd to guarantee a spot. Purchase tickets below.

Needle Felted Snow People- with Karen Shapcott
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Karen has 30 years of fiber arts experience in both needle and wet felting. Her specialty is needle felting faces, especially witches, pumpkins, fairies, snowpersons, gnomes and Santa’s.
This is a popular and fun class! Students will learn what gauge the felting needle will be and the type of wool used in the project. All supplies will be provided so the only thing you need to bring is a brown bag lunch! This class will take place on November 15th from 1 pm to 3 pm and is available to anyone 12 & up. The cost is $40 and you must register by 11/9/2025 to save your spot.

Story/Craft Hour (K-5th Grade)
2026-01-07 09:15 - 12:30, 2026-02-04 09:15 - 12:30, 2026-03-04 09:15 - 12:30, 2026-04-01 09:15 - 12:30, 2026-05-06 09:15 - 12:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
This class for kids in K-5th grade, and is held on the first Wednesday of every month. The Kindergarten & 1st grade (ages 5-6) meet at 10:30-11:30. The 2nd & 3rd grade (ages 8 – 9) meet at 9:15 – 10:15. The 4th & 5th grade (ages 10 – 11) meet at 11;30 – 12:30.
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 & Judy Scott! Only a few spots available.
All supplies provided. Each session is free, but registration is still required. Register by calling the Art center at (540) 862-4447
For more info call Cathy: 540-968-1648

Jeweled Monogram with Libby Burger
2026-04-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Libby Burger will be help students create a jeweled monogram on fabric to be framed in a 5″x7″ or 8″x10″frame. Students will supply the frame with a removable back and the art center will supply the fabric backing, jewels, and glue.

Class date and time: April 25, 2026 from 10:30 to 3:00
Cost: $40 Registrations deadline April 20, 2026
Age of student: 15 and older
There will be a lunch break. You may “brown bag or “order out.”
About the Instructor: Libby Burger retired from Nursing in 2011. She began working with stained glass and has worked with various forms of arts and crafts. She has taught five jeweled classes here at AHACC, featuring trees, wreaths, and hearts.
Register by clicking on Tickets or call 540-862-4447 to secure your spot in this class.

Drawing is Key with Kyle Keyser
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
In the four-day class, students will learn basic drawing skill or will learn to draw more effectively. Topics include shapes, edges, value scales, the use of light and dark, proportion, linear and atmospheric perspective. All these skills will make will make your drawing more effective and serve a solid base for painters too. Lots of individual attention and working time.
Cost of Class: $125
Dates of Class: May 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 10;30 – 12:30
Registration Deadline: April 27, 2026
Age: 15 and up
Supplies Needed: 12″x 16″ Sketchbook, 2B pencils, kneaded eraser. Please bring supplies to the first class
Kyle Keyser has 39 years of experience teaching art at the former Covington High School and teaching adults. He is known for the individual attention he gives students to ensure they have a solid understanding of drawing as it is key to so many other mediums.

Semiquincentennial (250th) Eagle Portrait with Barbara Rowe
2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:00 | Alleghany Highands Arts and Crafts Center, 439 E Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA, 24422, United States
Celebrate our country’s 250 birthday by using acrylic paints to paint the head of a bald eagle on an 8″x8″ canvas.
Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 10:30 – 3:00
Registration Deadline: May 18, 2026
Age: 14 and up
Class Cost: $60
Supplies: Instructor will supply canvases and paints. She does encourage students to bring their own paints and brushes if they want. Colors include: carbon black, brown (raw umber), cadmium orange, yellow, beige, and titanium white.
There will be a one-hour lunch break.
Barbara Rowe is an avid birder who began painting wildlife, farm animals, and pets after retiring. Her work may be found hanging on the walls in the Art Center Shop
