2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment of our ARTful Wellness series.

Join us for a two-part journaling experience designed to encourage creativity, reflection, and intentional self-connection!

During the first hour, participants will decorate their own journals using simple art materials, creating a personal space that invites reflection and self-expression.

In the second hour, you will transition into a guided journaling session with thoughtful prompts that encourage self-awareness and gentle nervous system regulation.

Participants are welcome to attend the full workshop or join us for the second hour of guided reflection using a journal they already have. No writing experience is necessary, just come as you are and allow yourself the space to pause and reconnect.

Ages 12+ (Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Wednesday, July 1st

Registration Fee: Free!!

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

Join us for an introduction to creating the illusion of atmosphere and depth in landscape art using aerial perspective!

Learn how the very air we breathe affects how we see a landscape. Students will come away with an understanding of the role of color, value, edges and contrast, and how to use them to improve their landscape art.

Students may work in any media, although they will gain most by working in color. Students must bring their own supplies! Michele will provide reference photos, or students may use their own.

Ages 15+

Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

July 9-30

Registration Fee: $114

Learn how to turn our fine feathered friends into treasured works of art! From anatomy to perspective, Michele will walk you through her tips and tricks for making your avian art come to life.

Students may work in any media, and will learn simple but effective techniques for capturing the beauty and spirit of birds and their environment.

This class is appropriate for students of all levels. Please note that students must bring all their own materials. No materials will be provided by the instructor.

Photos will be provided, but students are more than welcome to bring their own!

Ages 15+

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

July 9-30

Registration Fee: $114

Join local artist Michele Frantz for Christmas in July, a class dedicated to preparing a holiday card well in advance!

Michele will walk the group through a magical holiday scene using multimedia on card paper. Ditch the shopping trip and leave with a set of handmade cards with envelopes to give out this holiday season.

All supplies are included in the registration fee.

Ages 15+

Sunday, July 12

1-4 pm

Registration Fee: $57     Supply Fee: $5

Join us for an introduction to creating the illusion of atmosphere and depth in interiors and still life art!

Learn how light and shadow affects how we perceive objects in a limited space, such as a room or a tabletop, and how it differs from achieving depth in landscape art.

Students will come away with an understanding of the role of color, value, edges and contrast, and how to use them to improve their art.Students may work in any media. Students must bring their own supplies! Michele will provide reference photos, or students may use their own.

Ages 15+

Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

August 13 - September 3

Registration Fee: $114

This workshop will cover the basics of framing works on both paper and canvas, the tools and materials required, where to get them, and standards you will be expected to meet if you are thinking of entering your work in art shows.

Each participant will have the opportunity to cut a mat and go through the steps to a finished, framed work. Students will need to provide the following: an 8x10 frame (wood preferred) and a piece of art.

If the art is on paper, the image area should be either 4x6 or 5x7. If the art is on a canvas or board, it should be 8x10. All other supplies will be provided via the supply fee.

Ages 18+

Saturday, August 15th

1-3:30 pm

Registration Fee: $47.50    Supply Fee: $10

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.

The crucial role of composition in art is to establish balance and harmony in one’s artwork, while at the same time effectively using contrast to provide interest.

In these classes, students will explore a variety of compositional formats, such as triangles and spirals, and learn how to use visual elements such as line, color, texture and space to make these formats work.Some previous experience with your chosen media is recommended, since the emphasis will be on design rather than technique.

The instructor will supply reference photos, but students are also welcome to bring their own. Students may work in any media; no supplies provided.

Please note that the last class will take place at the ______!!

Ages 15+

Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

September 17 - October 8

Registration Fee: $114