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 Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. The juried...

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 scarf. This high-energy workshop yields great immediate results. Completed fabrics are suitable for quilting, home...

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 rich textures, embed materials, and create captivating visual depth. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists...

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 be and how to control water and pigment. Focusing on color and composition, participants will...

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 and a willingness to play with color and flow! Age: 18+ Price: $ 50