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Journey to Drawing: Make Your Point
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Journey to Drawing: Make Your Point

$114 MEMBER PRICE: $9690

with Michele Frantz

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art...drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Make Your Point

In this class you will take your art to the next level by exploring the elements of compostition such as unity, contrast, movement, etc. This class is recommended for students who have at least some experience with their chosen medium. Students may work in either black and white or color drawing mediums. 

See the suggested supply list here - note that supplies will not be provided for this class!

Ages 15+

Thursday 4-5:30 pm

May 28 - June 18

Tuition: $114

Crafting Flowers with Pastel

$119 MEMBER PRICE: $10115

with Michele Frantz

Calendar May 28, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

If you love vibrant color, you will love pastels!

Dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette – no other medium allows you to apply rich color as quickly as soft pastels. We will be exploring the shapes and colors of flowers in both landscapes and still life settings.

Paper will be provided via the Paper Fee, and additional supplies can be purchased by selecting the option at checkout. Returning students can use their supplies from previous classes. 

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

May 28 - June 18

For ages 15 & up.

Tuition: $114    Paper Fee: $5    Optional Supplies: $10

Mastering the Landscape

$155 MEMBER PRICE: $13175

with Christine Raymond

Calendar May 30, 2026 at 11:30 am

Have a vacation photo or favorite locale you want to paint and don’t know how to start? Bring a photo from your favorite location and paint your own painting!

Learn how to create luminous, atmospheric landscapes.Inspired by her '4 the Love of Virginia' solo show, this special workshop pulls back the curtain on how Christine designs compositions, simplifies complex scenes, and uses light and color to create glowing, expressive landscapes.

You’ll learn the exact methods she uses in her own paintings—and create a piece in that same lyrical, light-filled style.

Please note that aside from a 9x12 canvas supplies WILL NOT be provided for this workshop! A link to the necessary supplies can be found here.

Ages 13+

Saturday, May 30th

11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Class Fee: $150    Canvas Fee: $5

Mindful Flow: Art for Calm and Creativity

Free

with Jackie Del Vacchio

Calendar Jun 6, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 1 week

2026 is all about giving back to yourself, and these free wellness classes are the perfect place to start!

Unleash your creativity through an art method that is a mindful and playful way to transform your thoughts into flowing, connected designs. Using simple materials - celebrate your unique creative journey with confidence and joy and embrace a process which helps to create calm.

Saturday, June 6th 

11 am - 12:30 pm

Class Fee: Free!

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





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