This much-anticipated annual juried exhibition showcases many of Virginia’s finest artists and artisans. Artists from across the Commonwealth who work in all styles, genres and media are invited to submit artworks for consideration. This year’s juror is Chelsea Pierce, McKinnon...
A holiday diamond art activity is a festive, hands-on craft where participants create sparkling seasonal images—like Christmas trees, snowflakes, reindeer, or ornaments—using tiny resin “diamonds” placed on a sticky, pre-printed canvas. The canvas includes color-coded sections that guide the placement...
Join your fellow students in creating beautiful and personalized decorations using alcohol ink. This versatile medium allows for vibrant, fluid designs that are perfect for adding a unique touch to holiday ornaments and gift tags. In the workshop, attendees are...
In this creative workshop, youth will explore the colorful and expressive world of abstract embroidery. Using simple stitches and a variety of textures, participants will create unique designs that focus on shape, pattern, and imagination rather than realistic images. This...
This workshop teaches the fundamentals of fabric pattern dyeing using an updated version of the ancient Japanese tradition of Shibori (tie-dye). We will be using fiber reactive dyes in an immersion process. Participants will produce several samples and a silk...
Explore the luminous and layered world of encaustic in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to work with hot wax and pigments, incorporating found images, papers, and mixed media into their compositions. This versatile technique encourages experimentation, allowing artists to build...
Watercolors have the reputation of being the most challenging painting medium. The unforgiving white of the paper and the uncontrollable nature of water make this medium intimidating. Through a series of exercises, participants will learn how forgiving white paper can...
Inspired by The Mystical Arts of Tibet presentation at The American Theatre, join us in learning the meditation practice of painting mandala rocks for your home or garden. No experience is necessary. Just bring your spirit and unwind! Age: 16+ Price: $20
Explore the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this hands-on workshop focused on trees. Participants will learn techniques for manipulating colorful inks on non-porous surfaces to create expressive, abstract, or realistic tree forms. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity...
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