ONSITE: Figure Drawing (F-G)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
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ONSITE: Encaustic Painting (A)
Explore encaustic painting for the first time or return to expand your skills. You will work with opaque and transparent colors, layering, using stencils and creating patterns using hot wax.
read moreONSITE: Mural Painting: From Digital Design to Painted Wall (this class is only offered twice a year)
Learn how to mock-up a mural and then paint it on the side of VisArts! For inspiration, we will go on a walking tour of Richmond murals and talk about formal qualities of murals and their concepts. Students will work together around a common theme to design and sketch a mural. Sketches will be arranged […]
read moreONSITE: The Magic of Color Mixing + Color Theory
This class explores color theory and its application to painting. We will learn about primary colors, cool and warm colors, how to use a color wheel, and how to match almost any color with a limited palette of paints. This course will culminate in a colorful still life or still life inspired painting that utilizes […]
read moreONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-F)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-G)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreONSITE: Watercolor Primer
Jump start your watercolor painting with this inspirational class! Students will be led through a series of watercolor painting techniques including dry wash, wet wash, wet-on-wet washes, gradients, color blending, and brushwork. Demonstrations will include glazing and layering techniques. Students will use special materials and tools for creating texture in paintings. Color theory and mixing […]
read moreONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (E)
Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Acrylic Painting (A)
In this acrylic painting class for all levels, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting and discover your own style of painting as you advance through the class. We will learn how to paint in three dimensions, learn about color theory, facial anatomy and how to paint from life. More advanced students will […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Acrylic Painting (A)
Advance your knowledge of acrylic painting by practicing technical applications of paint. Students will develop their own style of painting as they learn advanced techniques. We will learn how to paint in various genres, to paint from life, and to develop a concept from sketch to completion. Students will complete multiple paintings but will finish […]
read moreONSITE: Long-Pose Portrait Figure Drawing (D)
Participants will draw portraits from a live, clothed figure model. A studio monitor will guide the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided. open to anyone interested in drawing portraits from a live, clothed figure model.
read moreONSITE: Plein Air in Maymont Park
Jump into the world of watercolor and capture Richmonds beautiful Maymont park slowly coming to life in crisp spring! We will be lightly trekking around Maymont and exploring the many picturesque views the park has to offer! En Plein Air means painting in the open air so grab a chair and post-up we will be […]
read moreONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-B)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreONSITE: Abstract Painting
Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in acrylic in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.
read moreONSITE: Figure Drawing (TH-D)
These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live, nude figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Acrylic Painting (B)
In this acrylic painting class for all levels, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting and discover your own style of painting as you advance through the class. We will learn how to paint in three dimensions, learn about color theory, facial anatomy and how to paint from life. More advanced students will […]
read moreONSITE: Watercolor Workshop: Painting from Nature
In this workshop we will be going over the basic techniques of brushes and tools to create different effects in watercolor. We will draw inspiration from nature, and collect objects like leaves and branches to paint from observation in the studio.
read moreONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (A)
Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreNature Inspired Art (Ages 6-8)
Gather flowers, leaves, rocks, sticks, and more to create art inspired by the great outdoors! Each day we'll go on an adventure to find materials for a project. From luminaries to dying fabric, we will explore conservation, the beauty of nature and the different ways we can interact with it.
read moreExperimental Drawing (Ages 9-11)
Learn different and unusual ways to approach drawing. We'll talk about different ways to make both abstract and realistic drawings. Expect to learn new techniques for drawing with pencils, markers, crayons and watercolor paint.
read moreRobot Art (Ages 6-8)
In this class, we will be drawing and making robots: robot drawings, paintings, cardboard robots, puppets, comics, pom pom and pipe cleaner robots! Giant ones, tiny ones, silly ones—robots with mustaches. Collage robots? Robots made out of sticks? Yes and yes. Robot Art Class will emphasize letting loose our imaginations and having fun with a […]
read moreMaking Comics (Ages 12-14)
Learn everything about creating your own comic characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreDrawing Pokémon Comics (Ages 6-8)
Have you ever wanted to read a comic about Squirtle eating a hot dog but can't find it anywhere? Now is your chance to draw it yourself with the help of a local cartoonist! It could be a single panel, strip, graphic novel, or collaboration. We will focus on having clear ideas and having fun.
read moreDrawing People: Portraits, Poses + More! (Ages 12-14)
A class all about drawing people: from their faces to their proportions & poses, you will learn to draw the human form. We will start with fundamental tips that will improve your drawings of people and will then channel those into making realistic and expressive people-focused artworks!
read morePaint a Portrait (Ages 9-11)
Learn how to use different types of brushes to develop a portrait in India ink wash and acrylic paint, with dramatic contrast in both media. Students will learn how to use several types of brushes to create shadow shapes with ink and acrylic. Portrait drawing will be emphasized in the beginning.
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