Ignite your creativity and supercharge your skills in color theory, value, and composition! Using a limited palette, dive into a thrilling, unique acrylic exercise that unlocks endless possibilities.

Each session spotlights fresh artists for inspiration, sparking exhilarating discoveries in your personal style. Let famous masterpieces guide you to see the brilliance in your own skills.

All skill levels welcome!

Please note that aside from a canvas supplies will NOT be provided for this class. Please see the list of recommended supplies to be purchased here. 

Ages 15+

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

September 2-30

Registration Fee: $190       Canvas Fee: $5

Have fun exploring the many different techniques one can use with watercolor pencils!

Watercolor pencils are a versatile medium because they can be used dry for colored-pencil effects, partially diluted, or completely diluted. These pencils are fun to use and can create smooth or textured artwork, and they’re a great way to become more comfortable with watercolor as a painting medium!

Accomplished artist Valerie Larson will be presenting examples of her own watercolor-pencil paintings, showcasing various techniques she uses. These techniques include mixing colors, creating paper palettes, and much more.

Students can bring their own photo for painting inspiration or follow along with one of several provided. You will also be working on Aquabord, a clay-like surface made for watercolors. A 12-color set of watercolor pencils will be provided for classroom use, but you're welcome to bring your own watercolor pencils if you'd like to have more color options!

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED VIA THE SUPPLY FEE!!

Ages 15+

Wednesdays 1-3 pm

September 2-23

Registration Fee: $152       Supply Fee: $16

Join us for one of the inaugural wellness workshops in our new artWORKS Collaborative series, brought to you in partnership with the Didlake Foundation!

Join us for a FREE arts experience centered around exploration, creativity, and community! Led by one of our expert instructors, the group will explore movement and dance as a form of self expression. Participants can expect to have the space to explore and express themselves in a safe environment. 

Beyond being fun, these experiences are designed to foster belonging, friendship, confidence, and meaningful social connections. Research shows that participation in the arts can boost mood, reduce stress, enhance cognitive skills, promote empathy, and strengthen overall well-being.

All materials will be provided - just come with an open mind and a willingness to move!

Ages 10+

Please note that children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult!

Wednesday, September 2

2-3:15 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Come and learn the basics of the fine art of Quilling or Paper Filigree. This unique process for creating beautiful paper artwork is naturally meditative and will help you find calm in creation. 

No prior experience is needed to join this class! Just bring an open mind, and your reading glasses.

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, September 5th

2-4 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

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

Students will explore composition and color by creating a collage while working from a photographic reference image.

Focusing on shadows, midtones, and highlights, they will cut and arrange flat shapes of colored paper—no drawing or paint—to build form and depth.

By developing a custom paper color palette, students will create a modern, mosaic-like piece that emphasizes value and color relationships.

This class is open to artists of all levels.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee.

Ages 18+

September 8-29

Tuesdays 3:30-5 pm

Registration Fee: $114   Supply Fee: $40

Dive into the exciting world of printmaking!

Students will experiment with relief printmaking techniques to create bold, layered artwork from simple materials. You will build skills in carving, inking, and pressing while exploring composition and texture.

This class is perfect for sparking creativity and producing multiples you're proud to share—all skill levels welcome!

All supplies provided via the supply fee!

Ages 18+

September 8-29

5:30-7:30 pm

Registration Fee: $152  Supply Fee: $40

Transform your inner critic into a guiding voice that helps rather than hinders.

In this class you will learn to approach your own artwork with fresh eyes, mastering self-editing techniques that elevate composition and skills without self-doubt. Bring a picture of a work of art you created to reflect on.

This intermediate course equips you to see and refine your work constructively, building progress you're proud of. The class is designed for artists ready to level up!

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 16+

September 9-30

Wednesdays 1-3 pm

Registration Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $10

Unlock the power of digital color and form in this immersive painting session. Utilizing professional tablets and Krita, students will learn to translate traditional painting concepts-like balance, focal points, and the rule of thirds-into the digital realm.

Whether starting with geometric abstractions or fluid organic shapes, participants will focus on building 'beautiful compositions' from scratch. The workshop culminates in a high-quality print of your final digital masterpiece to take home.

Ages 18+

Fridays 6-8 pm

September 11-25

Registration Fee: $114