Arm Knitting
Create a scarf using your arms as tools for knitting in this one day workshop.
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Introduction to Needle Felting
Learn to make sculptures out of wool with needle felting techniques. You can sculpt, make flat, painting-like pieces, jewelry and even practical tools. We’ll do a mini project to help you get an understanding of the medium, then you’ll be guided through your choice of individual projects.
read moreSpinning Sampler
Learn to spin several types of fiber into thread and yarn in just two days! We’ll start by exploring basic tools, customs and processes while using “drop spindles.” You’ll also get a chance to use a spinning wheel and learn to ply yarn. You’ll go home with your own spun yarn fiber plus lots of […]
read moreSew Empowered: Mindfully Mend Your Own Clothes
All good things must come to a mend! Prepare to repair and bring your clothes back to life, while learning hand and machine sewing basics. You’ll learn how to sew closures like buttons, snaps and eye hooks as well as hand darning and reweaving small holes. Machine stitching will be used for patches, torn seams […]
read moreZip It!
Zip it good! Make and take home small and medium zippered pouches to hold and organize almost everything. You’ll be sure to shed any lingering zipper dread. Zippers, sewing machines, and most materials will be provided, although you may wish to bring some of your favorite fabrics or your own sewing machine. All levels welcome […]
read moreAutumn Plein Air Watercolor Workshop – NEW!
Spend an autumn afternoon in one of Richmond’s parks or greenspaces learning to paint the fall 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 […]
read moreMural Painting
Enjoy painting and want to paint big? Join us for a collaborative painting experience. We’ll get inspired with a mural walk through the Fan, then work both individually and together to create a large-scale painting that will be displayed at VisArts.
read moreEncaustic Painting Workshop (B)
Explore encaustic painting in this one day workshop. This process combines pigment, beeswax and dammar resin to harden the paint and give it shine. Demonstrations will include melting and fusing, creating layered patterns with unique rubber stencils, embedding paper, and leaf imprints.
read moreEncaustic Painting Workshop (A)
Explore encaustic painting in this one day workshop. This process combines pigment, beeswax and dammar resin to harden the paint and give it shine. Demonstrations will include melting and fusing, creating layered patterns with unique rubber stencils, embedding paper, and leaf imprints.
read moreDrawing + Painting with Ink
Want a new approach to drawing and painting? Explore mark making with ink, pen and brush. We’ll examine both the classical and contemporary use of ink wash, pen, ink and more. Exercises will be focused on gesture, contour, observation and texture.
read moreIntroduction to Watercolor Workshop – NEW!
Explore a wide range of watercolors. This call will introduce you to the basics and give you the chance to create a final project of your own. Learn various watercolor techniques, styles and paper options.
read moreSketchbook Diaries
Elevate small daily moments in sketchbook diaries. We often go through the day igrnoring all the little things that make our lives what they are. In this class, we will change all that by reflecting and creating a journal that brings those instants to life. We will go over the basic supplies used (and how […]
read moreDip Pen Calligraphy – NEW!
Explore the art of dip pen calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic calligraphy tools. Then we’ll use a dip pen to practice basic strokes and letters. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and unique flourishes to develop your own style.
read moreIntroduction to Modern Calligraphy
Explore the art of calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush lettering and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic tools, from traditional ink-nib pens to modern brush pens, and we’ll use them to practice pen strokes and eventually create letters from these strokes. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and […]
read moreClassical Drawing Intensive – NEW!
Learn a classical approach to rendering that the instructor learned at the New York Academy of Art and has taught on a university level. We’ll cover techniques and concepts including sighting, blocking enveloping, contour and value scale. Slides and discuss of master drawing works will also be included.
read moreDrawing in Black + White
Learn the basics of observational drawing. Drawing is mostly seeing, and in this introductory workshop, we will use a few basic concepts, along with a few simple materials to help us translate what we see directly onto the page.
read moreIntermediate InDesign for Professionals
Want to use Adobe InDesign to produce better business documents? In this class, you’ll learn to create great page layouts. We’ll focus on applying character and paragraph styles, flowing text into documents, creating linking styles and using scripts to streamline workflow.
read moreEditing the Digital Photograph in Adobe Lightroom B
Adobe LR is a powerful program that allows you to catalog and enhance your digital photographs. We will cover its most useful features like importing, making collections, fix exposure and color, apply local adjustments, use graduated filters, create fun presets, and convert images to black and white. Each week, students have the opportunity to practice […]
read moreAdobe InDesign Basics for Professionals
Do you want to improve the quality and consistency of your organization’s communications materials? Learn to create print or digital documents in Adobe InDesign. We’ll cover importing and formatting text, placing and editing images, as well as working with typography and logos. You’ll learn to pull all of those elements together to create an attractive […]
read moreAdvanced Handle Aesthetics
Study a variety of clay handle styles. We’ll discuss and analyze handle components like attachment points, tapering, beveling sides, thickness guides, creation of negative space, visual cue building and complementary contour creation. You’ll then be invited to practice pulling handles with instruction. Students can also make work beforehand and attach handles to their pieces at […]
read moreDrawing and Clay – NEW!
Try your hand at creating simple underglaze on plaster drawings from life with guidance from the instructor. Once transferred onto clay, your drawings will last thousands of years!
read moreBustin’ Out
Learn how to sculpt a figure bust in clay with slab construction. We’ll work together to simplify the construction process while studying facial proportions. Students can choose to explore wall-mounted or free-standing sculpture. Expect a tour of the glaze studio, but keep in mind that student work will only be bisque fired once class is […]
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (C)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (D)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (B)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
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