Silk Painting with Mary Swezey

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center 4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA, United States

Textile artist Mary Swezey will help you discover the French technique of serti, drawing with a liquid resist to create designs and patterns on silk scarves. Once the resist has dried and set with an iron, fabric paints are applied to complete the design. Students can expect to finish a long scarf. The workshop will...

Collage: An Artistic Journey Workshop with Linda Hansen

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center 4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA, United States

Embark on a creative journey through collage, a captivating fusion of art and expression. In this immersive learning experience, participants will delve into the dynamic world of collage-making, exploring the limitless possibilities of combining diverse materials, textures, and images. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop is designed to ignite your imagination...

Abstract Watercolor Monotype Workshop with Steve Prince

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center 4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA, United States

Join artist Steve Prince in this exciting hands-on workshop that explores the expressive power of abstract art through the medium of watercolor monotypes. Participants will create dynamic watercolor templates on Yupo paper, cut and arrange the dried color materials on an acrylic sheet, and utilize water-saturated archival paper to reconstitute the watercolors to create unique,...

Small Art Making Workshop with Alex Drewry

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center 4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA, United States

Small art is a fun way to practice presence, explore big ideas, and invite small acts of creativity into your daily life. Small art is playful, challenging, rewarding, and easy to complete. This workshop will provide several drawing, painting, and embroidery techniques that invite you to immerse in play, creativity, and mindful art-making.