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Journey to Drawing: Drawing Animals
with Emily Thomson
Drawing Animals!
Learn the basic shapes of animals and how to develop them into life-like creations!
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.
Drawing Animals
In this session you'll tackle drawing our wonderful furry and feathered friends. If you have some experience, you may work in any medium you like. If you are just beginning, we recommend you start with pencil or charcoal.
Supplies not included - please use the link above to purchase!
Thursdays 4-5:30 pm
February 26th - March 19th
Ages 15+
Tuition: $114
Will run
Exploring Acrylics
with Emily Thomson
Join artist Emily Thomson for an evening class in acrylic painting. Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are not provided - see the supply list here to purchase what you'll need!
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm
February 26th - March 19th
For ages 15 & up.
Tuition: $114
Will run
Painting Flowers with Gouache
with Emily Thomson
Learn how to use the paint medium gouache and how fun and versatile it can be! You will learn how to paint a variety of flowers, learning the basic lines and shapes needed to create a flower.
You will explore a few different styles and create up to three different paintings of flowers!
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
March 25 - April 22
Class Fee: $190 Supplies Fee: $20
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.