Adult Classes & Workshops
for All Skill Levels
Whether you’re retired and looking for a creative outlet during the week or eager to deepen your skills on Saturdays, our classes are designed to fit your schedule and needs.
Led by experienced artists, each session meets you where you are, helping you grow in a supportive, affordable environment. You’ll leave with a newly honed skill set, ready to take your creativity to the next level—whether for personal projects or future classes.
Explore Upcoming Programs
Friday Open Studio
Fridays, Oct 3–Nov 14 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Adults and older teens are welcome to join us for anything goes in this Open Studio time on Friday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM. We open our doors for you to create, using the supplies in the studio as you wish. Bring your own project or come in and be inspired by the materials at your fingertips. Kate Burns will be on hand to assit with questions or offer helpful advice. $10 per session
Art and Poetry Mixed Media Workshop with Awake Arts RVA
Saturday, Nov 1 9 AM – 12 PM
Join artist and educator Lauren Bleam of Awake Arts RVA as you are guided through a relaxing meditation on a poem about nature. A reflective prompt will be provided, and participants take time to journal and consider what the poem awakens in them. That will be followed by a demonstration of techniques for a mixed media art collage on canvas. Participants will have the remaining time to create their collages and share with the group at the end. Supplies are included in the cost of this workshop.
Intro to Needlepoint: Christmas Ornament Workshop
Friday, Nov 7 & Dec 5 | 6 PM – 8 PM
Join us for a cozy, two-part workshop where you’ll learn the art of needlepoint while crafting a one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake. In the first session, you’ll dive into stitching basics with wool and silk threads on a hand-painted canvas. In the second, you’ll discover how to finish your piece into a beautiful ornament.
Choose from two festive designs—Topiary or Joy—when you register. All supplies are included, so you can simply show up and stitch something special! $90
Christmas Watercolor Workshop (1)
Saturday, Nov 8 | 9 AM – 12 PM
We are excited to welcome Artist Kate Burns back to the Studio for this Christmas watercolor workshop! For this workshop, you will learn how to create your own painting modeled after a reference photo that will be provided. Kate will bring you the the basics of watercolor or help hone your already existing skills. $75
The cost of the class covers all needed supplies.
Intro to Embroidery: Christmas Ornament Workshop
Saturday, Nov 15 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Looking for some Christmas season fun for you and a friend? Guest Artisan Sarah Day of Made by Day Embroidery will lead us in a Christmas stitching project on November 15th! Make an ornament at the workshop, learn basic embroidery techniques and leave with plans to make more just in time for Christmas. Fee covers instruction and all supplies needed for 2 ornaments. $50
Christmas Watercolor Workshop (2)
Saturday, Nov 29 | 9 AM – 12 PM
We are excited to welcome Artist Kate Burns back to the Studio for this Christmas watercolor workshop! For this workshop, you will learn how to create your own painting modeled after a reference photo that will be provided. Kate will bring you the the basics of watercolor or help hone your already existing skills. $75
The cost of the class covers all needed supplies.
Christmas Advent Art Workshop
Saturday, Dec 6 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Participants will be guided through a meditation on Mary's song, the Magnificat. A reflective prompt will then be provided, and participants will have time to journal and consider what the passage awakens in them. Next, there will be a demonstration of techniques for a mixed media art piece. Participants will have the remaining time to create their pieces and share with the group at the end. $50
The cost of the class covers all needed supplies.
Christmas Wit and Whimsy Workshop
Thurs, Dec 11 | 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Come and spend an evening creating a keepsake or fantastic gift for the holiday season. Mixed Media wreaths are a wonderful project for all levels of artistic ability. Take a moment out of the hectic holiday season to visit with friends, have a boxed dinner and have some fa la la fun! $65
The cost of the class covers all needed supplies.
“Had a great time, was very welcoming for a complete beginner, very relaxed atmosphere, learned a lot!”
“Lovely experience with a talented teacher, engaged students and creative space to work.”
– Student
Never let cost be a barrier. We want everyone to enjoy the gift of creativity! Email Angie to inquire about scholarships. Open to students of all ages.