Have a HeART (Creative Spa Retreat) Wednesday and Thursday, June 24-25, 2009 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Instructor: Michelle Hoffman So, you’ve been saying you would like to take an art class someday, but you don’t exactly know when and where to begin? Well, this is your time and this is the place! Maybe you would like to brush up on some old skills or learn some new ones. Your inner artist is just waiting to have some fun and tap into some old aspirations and dreams. No experience needed. Ages 18 -108. The instructor, Michelle holds a master’s degree in art education and has taught art in public and private schools in Virginia for over 25 years. She is also a freelance artist, illustrator and painter. Click here to download the registration form. Click here to pay your deposit now! Note that if you pay online, you still need to send in your registration form!

Intermediate Oil Painting with Instructor Betsy Taylor Mondays from September 21st - December 7th 10am-12pm in the art studio This class is for students with a working knowledge of oil. Impression and cubism techniques along with glazing and impasto styles will be covered. However each student will be encouraged to explore their own direction with their own subject matter as well as those presented by the instructor. Materials extra. Supply List available. 12 week session. Minimum of 7 students. $229 guest/$199 member.

Design & Drawing Class - SHADES OF BLACK AND WHITE Wednesday, January 27th thru February 25th 10am in the Art Studio $85 guest/$70 member This winter class offered by graphic designer, Sandy McGrew and artist, Barbara Duke Jones will present a 6 session class exploring the basic strengths of black and white designs. Creating with various black and white media-pen & ink, charcoal, pencil, ink washes, and collages while interpreting, writings, music, and visual set-ups will expand the appreciation of the beauty of black & white.