Crash Course in Drawing – One-Day Workshop
Jumpstart your drawing skills in just one day! This 6-hour intensive workshop is designed to give you a solid foundation in the essential elements of drawing—composition, proportion, and value. You'll learn how to see like an artist, simplify complex forms, and render light and shadow with confidence. Through guided demos and hands-on exercises, you'll complete a final still life drawing using all the techniques covered. Whether you're a total beginner or a painter looking to sharpen your drawing skills, this crash course is the perfect way to boost your visual understanding and artistic control.

All materials provided just bring your own sketchbook.

Standard tuition: $180

Ages: 14-Adult

A Writer’s Workshop 2-Hour Beginner Writing Class

Whether you've always wanted to write or you're just looking for a creative outlet, A Writer’s Workshop is the perfect place to start. In this welcoming and supportive 2-hour session, we'll explore foundational writing techniques through guided prompts, engaging exercises, and light discussion. No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, a pen, and a willingness to play with words. You'll leave with fresh inspiration, new ideas, and the tools to keep your writing momentum going beyond the workshop.

Come write with us—you might be surprised by what stories are waiting inside you.

Join artist Michele Frantz for a short, 3 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.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114  Canvas Fee: $5 

Foundational Oil Painting Class
“Oil Painting in a Day: Learn the Alla Prima Approach”
Curious about oil painting but don’t have weeks to commit? This focused 1-day, 6-hour workshop is your perfect entry point. You’ll learn how to work confidently with oil paints, understand essential materials and mixing techniques, and complete a small painting using the alla prima (direct) method—all in one immersive session. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll build a solid foundation in color theory, values, and brush handling. We’ll spend extra time on mixing colors and understanding paint behavior so you can paint with confidence and clarity. Whether you're new to oils or need a structured refresher, you’ll leave with practical skills, a finished painting, and the inspiration to keep going.

Standard tuition: $180

Ages: 13-Adult

SUPPLY OPTIONS
Students may choose to purchase a "supply kit" for $30 OR students may purchase their own supplies from the teacher link below:

Recommended Supplies are available on Jerry’s Artarama under:- Resources- My Student List- “teacher wishlist” “ChristineRaymond, Inperson,Virginia- Oil Painting class-https://www.jerrysartarama.com/teacherwishlist/view/index/id/3cRskahpXjJhS2SyW0A0b3yP9DU2Neu6 

Drawing Flowers!

Learn the basic shapes of flowers and how to develop them into beautiful blooms!

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.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Ages 15+

Tuition: $85.50 Supply fee $5

Learn about different pastel supports (types of papers & boards) while exploring many techniques. Dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette – no other medium allows you to apply rich color to support as quickly as you can with soft pastels. Supplies will be provided via Supply Fee, or you may bring your own if you have previously taken the class.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $85.50  Supply Fee (Optional): $10

This class is designed for students (beginner to intermediate) who want to explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, & spontaneity with a focus on painting Our National Parks. Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. Class may be taken multiple times; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, & still-life. Watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. Click here for a list of supplies. For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190  Paper Fee: $8

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.  A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114  Paper Fee: $5