Bring an original world to life through drawing and painting!

Students will design unique characters, creatures, environments, and cultures while learning the fundamentals of visual storytelling, composition, color, and concept development.

Through guided exercises and individual feedback, each student will create a fully realized narrative artwork inspired by a world of their own imagination.

Please note that aside from a canvas, no supplies will be provided for this class!! A list of suggested supplies can be found here. 

Ages 15+

Saturdays 6-8 pm

November 7-28

Registration Fee: $152     Canvas Fee: $5

This fall drawing class combines observation, composition, and shading as students work from a small pumpkin image repeated across the page.

Through a mini pumpkin study, students will explore how shading can change the look and feel of a drawing while creating a seasonal composition that is playful and complete.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 9

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $15

Do you have a young one that loves books, stories, and art? Why not combine all their interests in this exciting new three-week class for kids!

Artist and teacher Stephanie McGee will walk students through the process of using paper to craft a story, using basic art materials to turn their ideas into cherished memories! 

Once all the pages have been created, the last day will focus on binding their books into something they can be truly proud of!

All supplies will be provided.

Ages 6-8

Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm

November 13-20

Registration Fee: $76

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free installment in our ARTful Wellness series!

Winter time is approaching, so why not prepare by painting a beautiful figure on a simple ornament?

Come paint a cardinal (Virginia's state AND official holiday bird!) perched on a holly branch, with a round wooden ornament as your canvas. Professional artist and instructor Emily Thomson will show you how to paint step by step to make your ornament your own! Whether for yourself or someone special in your life, express yourself through the paints and explore the feelings surrounding this magical time of year through art. 

Ages 15+

Friday, November 13

6:30-8:30 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Join us for this beginners class all about the digital art application "Procreate". 

In this 2-day course, students will go over things from the beginning such as brushes, erasers, smudging, canvas size, how resolution works with digital art, all the way up through how to use layers and why they are important.

Professional digital artist and streamer Jon Flanders will work you through a guided project using their gained knowledge to let them become more comfortable with making art of your own at home digitally.

Please note that students will need to bring their own iPad and digital pencil, and will need to have Procreate downloaded prior to the start of class!

Ages 15+

Sundays 12:30-3:30

November 15-22

Registration Fee: $114

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free wellness class!

Discover the process of scratching, inking, and hand-printing your own stylized tree-inspired artwork.

In this beginner-friendly wellness printmaking class, you’ll be introduced to simple relief carving and hand-printing techniques.

As you create, pause and consider: What helps me stay rooted during a changing season? Create a simple black-and-white tree print that reflects your own sense of growth, rest, strength, or change.No detailed drawing or extensive carving is required - just a willingness to make marks, get inky, and enjoy the reveal of your design on paper.

No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.Please note: We will be using beginner-friendly carving tools. Safe tool use will be demonstrated at the start of class.

Participants should feel comfortable using small, sharp tools and following safety guidance throughout the workshop.

Ages 15+

Monday, November 16

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

Do have a love for theatre and acting, but want someplace to hone your craft? This class is for you!

Students will develop the actor’s ability to embody the character in a scene. We will discuss and utilize acting techniques to reach the goal of a deeply real character that the audience can connect to.

Actors will get to perform their scenes in front of an audience at the end of this class.

Ages 15+

Saturday, November 21

7-8:30 pm

Registraton Fee: $28.50

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a colorful pastel landscape filled with glowing trees and rich seasonal color.

Students will create a vibrant fall scene that feels loose, expressive, and full of movement.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 23

6-9 pm

Registration Fee: $57    Supply Fee: $18