November 2021
Critique Sessions at Arts on Main
Crit Sessions on the first Tuesday of every month, show your current work to get a critique. Are you stuck in the middle of a painting? Would fresh eyes help? Do you want to learn more about composition or color balancing? We help each other improve. Offered both in-person and via Zoom. Email: Kathy Klein at kgklein46@gmail.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list. 10am – 12pm, Free
Find out more »Pastels with Emily Christoff at Arts on Main
Students will draw on velour paper using new techniques to create a soft effect of fur or hair. Students can use their own photo or the instructor can send her photo and students can draw along with her to complete the example above. November 4: You will also learn about Line in addition to the session focus.
Find out more »Open Studio Painting Session at Arts on Main
Free painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You’ll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
Find out more »Literary Lights: Readings and Book Signing by High Tide Publications Authors at Arts on Main
November 5 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm FREE The Literary Lights from High Tide Publications will feature readings and book signings by eight area authors at Arts on Main on Friday, November 5. The readings will take place from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm. The following authors will participate: CINDY L. FREEMAN, author and editor, is retired from a long career in music education and music ministry. She will read from her novel, The Dark Room. DAVID CARIENS is a retired…
Find out more »November First Friday at Arts on Main
Joe Gyurcsak: “Recent Works/ Inside and Out“ First Friday is November 5th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The exhibit will be on display November 5 – November 28. Mr. Gyurcsak paints a broad range of subject matter including interiors, still life, figure and landscape painting. He has a keen sense for capturing the essence of his subject matter with a bold and candid approach. He exhibits in galleries across the country his award winning paintings continue to pique the interest of collectors…
Find out more »Studio 101 : Jasper Johns Inspired Alphabet (4 & 5 year olds) at Arts on Main
November 6 9:30am-10:30am Arts on Main is pleased to introduce our new children’s program, Studio 101! This program was created for our 4-5 year old community artists. During each class, children will be introduced to different art mediums while learning about art techniques, processes, and artists. Each student must be accompanied by a caregiver (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, etc.) who will stay with them during the class to help their child when needed. This program is a great way to…
Find out more »Children’s Time with Kelly Richards: Autumn Leaf Canvas Painting at Arts on Main
Autumn Leaf Canvas Painting November 9 4:30-6:00 pm Ages 6-10 Join Kelly Richards at Arts on Main for an autumn leaf paint class! Children will use acrylic on canvas to paint a leaf or leaves, while focusing on blending from one color to another. In the background, students will practice shading (adding black and white to a color). Kelly will provide all materials and will help children through the creative process. Children may bring a drink and snack. Cost is…
Find out more »iPhone Photography Workshop with Caroline Maryan at Arts on Main
November 10 1:00pm-4:00pm A colorful sunrise over the Bay… A great white heron wading in the shallow waters… An 8-point buck in a neighbor’s yard. Don’t you wish you had a camera with you? Actually, you do… if you own an iPhone. Join us for a hands-on iPhone photography workshop with Williamsburg-based travel photographer, Caroline Maryan. Whether the iPhone is your only camera… or not… you’ll be amazed at what you can capture with it. All it takes is some…
Find out more »Watercolor Workshops with Jan Finn-Duffy at Arts on Main
CREATIVE CHRISTMAS BOOT CAMP NOVEMBER 11 (Thursday) from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paint your own unique and beautiful Christmas cards, printable holiday invitations or notecards, and frameable festive art to decorate your home. Basic watercolor techniques will be covered and instruction will be given on how to mass produce your finished pieces. Holiday art to inspire and copy will be provided, but students are welcome to bring photos of their own liking from which to paint. This workshop is…
Find out more »Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke at Arts on Main
Join Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists! Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists. Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info. Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – free, but some events will have model fees – check the newsletter or the website to find out what’s happening each month. Bring your paints…
Find out more »Build a Vessel by Janet Griffin at Arts on Main
November 13 11:00 am-3:00pm Fashion a bowl from top-quality wool and silk fibers. Formation of dish will be approximately 8’’ wide. We will choose our colors of Corriedale and Romney fibers to construct a hollow container. This class is suitable for teenagers, too! Cost is $55 per student. This includes the cost of the class and materials.
Find out more »Arts @ Abingdon Music Concert
Organist and pedagogue Katelyn Emerson, hailed as “one of the world’s most promising organists” (Listvinafélag Hallgrímskirkju ), is internationally renowned for performances “thrilling from beginning to end” throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, showcasing repertoire spanning the 14th — 21st centuries with “impressive technical facility and musicianship” (Cleveland Classical), in addition to masterclasses and lectures on topics from organ interpretation and healthy practice techniques to sacred music. Prizewinner of competitions on three continents, Katelyn received top awards in the American…
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