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Acrylics Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!
Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.
Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.
Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.
Ages 15+
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
April 7th - May 5th
Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5
Painting Acrylics with Jortt
with John Hartt
John will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. Students will paint along and be encouraged to create their own original work.
He will address the following :
- Composition
- Finding shapes
- Lines of action
- Color theory
- Working with a color palette
- Stop thinking and start creating
Wednesday, April 8th 4-6 pm
Class Fee: $38 Canvas Fee: $5
Will run
Mindful Landscapes: Acrylic Basics
with Emily Thomson
2026 is the year to focus on your mental and physical health, and this Wellness series is the perfect place to start!
Come and paint a beautiful landscape scene using acrylic! Painting a landscape scene can be relaxing and a great pleasure to view. Emily will go step by step to show how to paint an outdoor landscape, including mixing colors, adding texture, and techniques for the use of acrylic paint.
Ages 15+
Saturday, April 18th
1-3 pm
Class Fee: Free!
This free wellness workshop is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
Painting Acrylics with Jortt
with John Hartt
John will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. Students will paint along and be encouraged to create their own original work.
He will address the following :
- Composition
- Finding shapes
- Lines of action
- Color theory
- Working with a color palette
- Stop thinking and start creating
Wednesday, May 13 6-8 pm
Class Fee: $38 Canvas Fee: $5
Flemish Still Life Painting Workshop
with Ana Schwar
Join us for a step-by-step guided painting class inspired by the rich beauty of 17th-century Flemish still life paintings!
In this session, you’ll learn how to paint a fruit or vegetable using acrylics while exploring dramatic lighting, color, and texture. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. Each participant will leave with a finished painting beautifully displayed in a gold frame.
All supplies provided via the supply fee!
Ages 15+
Sunday, May 17th
2-5 pm
Registration Fee: $57 Supply Fee $10
Acrylics Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!
Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.
Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions.
Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.
Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.
Ages 15+
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
May 19th - June 16th
Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5
Drawing Feelings as Blobs
with Jonathan Flanders
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free wellness class, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health!
In this class, students will start by painting loose, abstract blobs of color without overthinking it. You'll focus on color, movement, and feeling rather than trying to make something “look right.”
Once the paint is down, you'll use markers or pens to draw over them, turning the blobs into faces, characters, or anything else they see in the forms. The idea is to let the image reveal itself instead of planning it from the beginning!
This class will help you recognize and express your emotions in a low-pressure way. Sometimes feelings start out messy or hard to define, kind of like random paint on a page. By transforming those blobs into something recognizable, you'll practice making sense of what you're feeling and seeing their emotions with curiosity instead of judgment. It’s a playful way to build self-awareness, creativity, and comfort with imperfection!
Ages 15+
Saturday, May 23rd
12-2 pm
Registration Fee: FREE!
This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health
Crafting Flowers with Pastel
with Michele Frantz
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