CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
Registration and payment required prior. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003. Read our Policies + Procedures.
A Kid’s Smorgasbord of Fun
Six – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: This class is for the child artist who loves all aspects of art and creating different works of art! Students will draw, paint, create paper sculptures and so much more! All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
6 Weeks
Dates of Class: Thursday
June 24 – July 29, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Lisa Morrison
Location: Art Studio B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 8 – 14
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Basket Making – Make Your Own Market Basket
1 Day Class
Cost: $75.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: This class, designed for adults, teaches participants how to weave a market basket with natural and dyed rattan. (All rectangular baskets are called market baskets.) No glue. No nails. No tacks. Learn how to lay a spoke base, weave a locking row, then weave up the sides. It is that easy! This workshop is perfect for the basket weaving novice who starts the workshop being inquisitive and leaves with a completed basket! You will be the envy of your friends! All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Session
Date of Class: Friday – June 25, 2021 or
Saturday – July 213, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
will break for lunch – bring your own
and restaurant on site
Instructor: Rami McKinney
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Basket Making for Kids! – Create a Wheelin’ Tote
1 Day Class
Cost: $50.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: Learn how to weave a solid bottom tote basket. Learn how to lay a solid base, weave a locking row and the sides of this popular basket style. After constructing the basket, you will create the Cherokee Wheels and make a handle for your basket from Shaker Tape. Even to this day, all baskets available are still made by hand. This class is designed for children and provides them step-by-step instruction. All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Session
Date of Class: Saturday – June 26, 2021 or
Friday – July 24, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
will break for lunch – bring your own
and restaurant on site
Instructor: Rami McKinney
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Beginners Extruding and Coil Base Class
Eight- Week Class
Tuesdays 10am – 12:30pm or 6pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $180 per session
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Sessions
Tuesdays May 4 – June 22, 2021
Instructor: John Walton
Location: Pottery Studio, 1st Floor at SCCA
Ages: Adults, 15+
Registration required. Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums. Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
For Coil Building You will learn the basic skills for coil building. Techniques will involve rolling and extruding coils of clay. Coiled pots are constructed by gradually stacking and joining coils of clay one on top of the other. By manipulating and joining together to form a finished object.
For information on Open Studio click HERE
Black & White Darkroom Photography
Eight – Week Class
Cost: $150.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to use a 35mm film camera. You will learn how to load the film, how to develop black and white film using developing chemistry, and how to use an enlarger in the darkroom to develop a paper photographic print in chemistry. Mixing the chemistry to develop the file and paper prints and using filters to increase contrast. You will need a 35mm film camera for this class. If you do not have one, you can find very inexpensive cameras on E-bay starting at $25.00. All materials needed included (except the camera) in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
8 Weeks
Dates of Class: Thursday –
June 10 – July 29, 2021
Time: 7:00 – 9:00PM
Instructor: Larry McMasters
Location: Photography Studio
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Classical Expression Painting
Eight – Week Class
Cost: $100.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: This creatively inspired class will take an interesting look at various Masterpiece works of art. Each participant will be assigned a section of the Masterpiece to recreate with their interpretation by using various drawing and painting skills. The result will be a larger-than-life recreation of the Masterpiece. This is a class for anyone who loves art and classic Masterpieces regardless of their painting and drawing skills. A student supply list is provided below. Please bring these materials to the first class.
pencil
eraser
(2) canvas or canvas boards 11 x 17
watercolor paper (at least 10 sheets)
acrylic paint set
10 assorted brushes
pallet
Class Sessions
8 Weeks
Dates of Class: Wednesday
June 2 – July 21, 2021
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM or
2:00PM – 5:00PM
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Create Your Very Own Dragon Pillow
Six – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: Do you like to sew? Do you wish you knew how to sew? In this class, you will learn to create your very own friendly dragon pillow.
Students taking this class will learn basic cutting skills, machine, and hand sewing skills to create their favorite dragon pillow to keep or to give to someone else. All materials needed, included in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
Dates of Class: Saturday
June 5 – July 17, 2021 Note: No Class July 3rd
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Tracy Cissell
Location: Meeting Room A – 2nd Floor
Ages: 11 – 15
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Creating a One-Of-A-Kind Rag Doll
Six – Week Class
Cost: $85.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: Take your sewing skills and knowledge no matter how simple or sophisticated to a new level in creating this one-of-a-kind personalized rag doll. Some machine sewing knowledge is recommended. Participants in this class will learn basic piercing skills to create a mini quilt to accompany their doll. Participants will learn cutting and improve their sewing skills to create this timeless doll. All materials needed included in the registration fee.
Class Sessions
6 Weeks
Dates of Class: Tuesday
June 8 – July 13, 2021
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Instructor: Tracy Cissell
Location: Art Studio B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 8 – 14
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Digital Camera Flash
Eight – Week Class
Cost: $75.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: In this class, you will learn about fill flash, studio-style lighting, how to create depth with flash, lightboxes vs. umbrellas, multiple flashes, lighting ratio, shutter speed sync, dragging the shutter and so much more! You will also learn what to look for when considering purchasing flash, diffusers, reflectors, cardboard, paint, and light. No prior knowledge or experience required.
Class Sessions
8 Weeks
Dates of Class: Thursday –
June 10 – July 29, 2021
Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Instructor: Larry McMasters
Location: Photography Studio
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Drawing as Illustration
8 Week Class
Cost: $100.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: In this featured course of illustration, students will learn to illustrate their own character (be it a superhero or fan fiction-inspired character based on an existing one, etc.). Students will learn the fundamental basics of drawing the face, facial expressions, and then the basics of the body. Students will learn and understand the dynamism and action poses of their character, as well as the importance of “element” and “personality”. Students will need to bring paper (minimum size 8 x 10), No. 2 pencils, eraser, and pencil sharpener for the first day of class. A drawing board is optional.
Class Sessions
Dates of Class: Thursday – June 17 – August 5, 2021
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Instructor: Miguel Dominado
Location: Art Room B – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 and Older
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
Drawing Fundamentals
Eight – Week Class
Cost: $100.00
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Description: This class is freestyle and yet structured with a variety of mediums, a series of everyday subjects, graduating into shading, and lighting techniques. This is a beginner class that will teach the Fundamentals of Drawing using many types of pencils, charcoals, and graphite on different textures and weights of papers. The student supply list is provided below. Please bring these materials to the first class. These items may be purchased on amazon.com as a drawing kit.
sketch pencils
charcoal drawing set
sketching pencil set
water-soluble graphite pencils
eraser(s)
a package of assorted paint brushes (6-10)
You will also need an 8×10 sketch pad (any brand) and a pad of watercolor paper 8×10
Class Sessions
8 Weeks
Dates of Class: Tuesday
June 1 – July 20, 2021
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM or
4:00PM – 6:00PM
Instructor: Rhona Dawson
Location: Art Studio A – 3rd Floor
Ages: 15 – Adults
Registration required.
Space is limited and classes are subject to participation minimums.
Register online up to a week prior to a session starting or by calling 757-923-0003.
GLASS BLOWING WORKSHOPS
Glass Blowing Workshop
- April 9, 2021 Friday: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Class Postponed to Friday, April 23rd 12:00 -5:00pm
- April 10, 2021 Saturday: 10 am – 5:00 pm 1 1/2 hour lunch break on your own Class Postponed to Saturday, April 24th 10-:00am -5:00pm
Cost: $60.00 per session
Ages: Minimum age 10 – Parent or guardian must be present throughout the workshop.
Members Save up to 10%:
Login or Learn about Member Benefits
Class Sessions
Learn the art of glass blowing with one of Virginia’s most respected glass craftsmen. Spend one hour creating your very own glass-blown piece of artwork. You will be able to work with a professional glass artist. Neil Duman shows his love for art through his flowing designs of colorful glass. These symmetrical works portray visions of beauty and relaxation that will catch the eye as light projects through them. Children ages 10+ must have a parent or guardian with them during the duration of the class.
Instructor: Neil Duman
Location: Rear Entrance of O’Connor Suite, 1st Floor at SCCA
