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Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
*CLASS FULL!
To be out on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824-9464
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Kids Paint Class: April Showers
Kids Paint Class: April Showers
Instructor: Juli Shuszler
Saturday, April 19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Juli Shuszler on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a kid’s paint class at Arts on Main!
Celebrate the upcoming Spring season and join Juli Schuszler, Gloucester artist and teacher, for a fun and relaxed painting class for kids. Using acrylic on an 8 x 10” canvas, you will paint a cute image of an upside-down umbrella in a rain shower. The instructor will provide all materials you will need, including brushes, canvas, and acrylic paint. You will receive a reference image and a handout with step-by-step instructions. Special instruction will be available to those needing help mixing colors and applying paint to create the details of this picture. Invite a friend to join you for this fun and engaging class.
FOR AGES 6-11
Parents are not required to stay if the child is comfortable being separated from their parent. Parents are only required to stay if the child has special needs and requires parental supervision.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Juli Schuszler is a Gloucester artist known for her vibrant and dramatic oil masterpieces showcasing the beauty of the natural world. A passion for color is evident in Juli's paintings, inspired by an ongoing love of nature and gardening. Much of Juli’s inspiration comes from her garden. Juli works from real life observations and her own reference photos, focusing on the play of light and shadow, creating drama and visual interest in her art. Often working on large canvases, Juli paints carefully and slowly, creating numerous layers of paint, building as she goes. Juli says, “I like to search for striking and dramatic light in the images that I collect for my references.... I want to transport the viewer to a beautiful world of color and light with my paintings, to take them into a garden of delight!” Anyone can see that the common thread through all her artwork is a love of color and light. Retired from careers in commercial art and then in teaching Art and English in public school, college, and university, Juli now pursues her own art in her home studio. Her artworks are featured in the Bay School for the Arts, The Charles H. Taylor Art Center, and the Crossroads Art Center as well as the RAL Art Center Gallery.
Artist Talk with Sara McCourt
Artist Talk with Sara McCourt
Saturday, April 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Exhibiting Artist, Sara McCourt, on Saturday, April 19th from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM for an Artist Talk at Arts on Main!
An avid knitter, Sara found that the needles in her hands were the gateway tool to a deeper passion: fiber. Wondering about the sourcing and processing of her mail-order wools led her to complete her Master’s Spinning Certification program at the Olds College in Alberta, Canada. She then began to use her handspun yarns in weaving. This of course led to the use of natural and synthetic dyes in her work. Now, Sara spins and dyes her own yarn, fibers, and fabrics for use in her various fiber arts.
Sara is a member of the Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild, and one of Arts on Main’s Exhibiting Artists for our April show! Sara is also one a beloved teacher here at Arts on Main.
Before her Artist Talk, Sara will be set up in the gallery around 1 pm giving a demonstration! Stop by and see her work!
This talk is free and open to the public.
Paint & Sip! Coastal Door Hanger
Paint & Sip! 🎨🥂
Coastal Door Hanger WORKSHOP
Instructor: Karen Wade
Saturday, April 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Karen Wade on Saturday, April 19th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM for a Paint & Sip Workshop at Arts on Main!
Create your own wood door hanger using vibrant acrylic paints, choosing from fun coastal designs like crabs, turtles, and waves. With step-by-step guidance and plenty of room for personalization, this event is perfect for all skill levels—from beginners to experienced artists. Pre-printed and cut designs offer an easy way for you to make a piece you will be proud to display. Plus, make it a true paint & sip experience with wine and beer available for purchase as you paint in a fun and relaxing gallery atmosphere. Choose your own color palette and learn techniques for smooth, rich color application, adding contrast and texture to make your door hanger uniquely yours. Learn ways to make a color scheme harmonious, techniques for applying acrylic paint to a flat surface, and how to enhance your design with metallic paints. Plus, discover tips for sealing and displaying your work at home, so it becomes a lasting treasure in your decor.
Grab your friends, sip, paint, and create an easy seaside masterpiece!
Painters will choose their design when they arrive. There are a limited number available for each design, and it will be first come, first served, beginning at 3:30.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
FOR AGES 21+
Wine and beer will be available for purchase - drinks are not included in the workshop price. Please feel free to sign up even if you don’t plan on drinking! We will also have sodas, water, and non-alcoholic beer available for purchase.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
“Hi, I’m Karen Wade, the artist behind The Joyful Paintbrush. I believe we all can make art, and I love helping people explore the fun that is making art. With more than 20 years of teaching art, I have the experience to help you create something amazing!”
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
*CLASS FULL!
To be out on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824-9464
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Dye the Color Wheel: Acid Dye on Wool
Dye the Color Wheel: Acid Dye on Wool
Instructor: Sara McCourt
Saturday, April 26
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Sara McCourt on Saturday, April 26th from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for an acid dye workshop!
Have you ever been disappointed in the colors you find in the yarn store? Tired of compromising on your project based on what is available? In this class you will learn the basics of acid dye and dye safety. Students will take home 12 mini skeins (40yard/10g) of sock yarn dyed in the colors of the color wheel. We will start by mixing our primary colors and then percentage mixing the secondary and tertiary colors. The finished skeins will be perfect for any yarn-based craft project you can imagine. Students will leave this workshop with an understanding of how to safely dye their own yarn at home. They will also learn basic color theory.
FOR AGES 18+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
An avid knitter, Sara found that the needles in her hands were the gateway tool to a deeper passion: fiber. Wondering about the sourcing and processing of her mail-order wools led her to complete her Master’s Spinning Certification program at the Olds College in Alberta, Canada. She then began to use her handspun yarns first in knitting and then in weaving. This of course led to the use of natural and synthetic dyes in her work. Now, Sara spins and dyes her own yarn, fibers, and fabrics for use in her various fiber arts.
GLASSBLOWING 101 *CLASS FULL!
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
*CLASS FULL!
To be out on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824-9464
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Mommy and Me Class: Ladybug Love
Mommy and Me Class: Ladybug Love
Instructor: Juli Schuszler
Saturday, May 3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Juli Shuszler on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a mommy and me paint class at Arts on Main!
Celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day and join Juli Schuszler, Gloucester artist and teacher, for a fun and relaxed painting class for mothers and their children. You will work in pairs to create an image on that fills two canvases. Using acrylic on an 8 x 10” canvas, you will paint an adorable and bright image of ladybugs on plant stems curving to suggest the shape of a heart. The instructor will provide all materials you will need, including brushes, canvas, and acrylic paint. You will receive a reference image and a handout with step-by-step instructions. Special instruction will be available to those needing help mixing colors and applying paint to create the details of this picture. Invite friends to join you for this fun and engaging class.
For kids ages 6+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Juli Schuszler is a Gloucester artist known for her vibrant and dramatic oil masterpieces showcasing the beauty of the natural world. A passion for color is evident in Juli's paintings, inspired by an ongoing love of nature and gardening. Much of Juli’s inspiration comes from her garden. Juli works from real life observations and her own reference photos, focusing on the play of light and shadow, creating drama and visual interest in her art. Often working on large canvases, Juli paints carefully and slowly, creating numerous layers of paint, building as she goes. Juli says, “I like to search for striking and dramatic light in the images that I collect for my references.... I want to transport the viewer to a beautiful world of color and light with my paintings, to take them into a garden of delight!” Anyone can see that the common thread through all her artwork is a love of color and light. Retired from careers in commercial art and then in teaching Art and English in public school, college, and university, Juli now pursues her own art in her home studio. Her artworks are featured in the Bay School for the Arts, The Charles H. Taylor Art Center, and the Crossroads Art Center as well as the RAL Art Center Gallery.
Flower Pressing Workshop
Flower Pressing Workshop
A Pressing Event!
Instructor: Jocelyn Swanson
Saturday, May 3rd
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Jocelyn Swanson on Saturday, May 3rd from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a Flower Pressing Workshop at Arts on Main!
As the centerpiece of this art exploration, flowers offer a full pallet of colors and a wide array of textures and shapes – unlimited resources for creativity! In this workshop, we will discover ways of using pressed and dried flowers in several projects, including jewelry, mixed media abstracts, monograms, and features on bookmarks, notecards, and magnets. But first – we’ll explore ways to dry and press them for longevity, shortening the usual time of traditional flower pressing. Develop a deeper appreciation for nature through artistic expression while learning mindful creation and alternative ways of using botanicals in art. We will create at least three works of art using flowers.
This class is open to all levels of artistic experience. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Flowers – fresh and dried – will be provided.
For ages 12+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
“Art is a spirit and an on-going practice that has led to both my passion and purpose. My passion has been to cultivate the art of nature, celebrating the intricate, ever-changing dialogue between the natural world and human creativity. Nature, with all its complexities and subtleties, offers an endless well of inspiration to me as artist. Through working directly with natural elements, I have found my purpose as an educator. I invite my students to join me in developing a deeper relationship with the environment – to cultivate a greater sense of awe and responsibility toward the world that sustains us. In so doing, we unleash our potential to demonstrate its beauty and power in our creative expression of it. My first career, with a degree in business communications, was in corporate marketing, followed by twenty years as a freelance writer and consultant. My second career took me into education and back for a master’s degree and Montessori teacher certification. I have since founded and directed two Montessori secondary schools, become an education consultant and teacher trainer. I now co-direct art and nature education programs for children and adults, in both public and private settings, on and off of our small regenerative Virginia farm.”
GLASSBLOWING 101 *CLASS FULL!
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Beginner's Acrylic Painting Class (3 Week Series)
Beginner's Acrylic Painting Class
Instructor: Juli Schuszler
Monday, May 5
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Juli Schuszler on Monday evenings May 5 - May 19 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a Beginner’s Class Series at Arts on Main!
This class series is created specifically for the beginning acrylic painter. Students will create at least three acrylic 11” x 14” landscape paintings in the three evening sessions. Students will learn the basic techniques for mixing colors and be shown various strokes for applying paint, how to apply paint in the Impressionist style (an ever-popular technique, creating the effect of sunlight with short quick brush strokes, a broken palette for optical color mixing, and complementary colors in shadows), how to create a variety of hues with a limited palette, and how to apply acrylic paint with various applications to create space and depth in a landscape. The paintings will be completed in unison of the teacher’s demonstration and step-by-step instruction.
For ages 18+
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Juli Schuszler is a Gloucester artist known for her vibrant and dramatic oil masterpieces showcasing the beauty of the natural world. A passion for color is evident in Juli's paintings, inspired by an ongoing love of nature and gardening. Much of Juli’s inspiration comes from her garden. Juli works from real life observations and her own reference photos, focusing on the play of light and shadow, creating drama and visual interest in her art. Often working on large canvases, Juli paints carefully and slowly, creating numerous layers of paint, building as she goes. Juli says, “I like to search for striking and dramatic light in the images that I collect for my references.... I want to transport the viewer to a beautiful world of color and light with my paintings, to take them into a garden of delight!” Anyone can see that the common thread through all her artwork is a love of color and light. Retired from careers in commercial art and then in teaching Art and English in public school, college, and university, Juli now pursues her own art in her home studio. Her artworks are featured in the Bay School for the Arts, The Charles H. Taylor Art Center, and the Crossroads Art Center as well as the RAL Art Center Gallery.
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
*CLASS FULL!
To be out on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824-9464
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
The First Steps - A Drawing Workshop
The First Steps - A Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Jody Ball
Saturday, May 10
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Jody Ball on Saturday, May 10 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a beginner’s drawing workshop at Arts on Main!
Good drawing skills are important to anyone wanting to begin a two-dimensional artistic journey, whether on paper with pencils or canvas with paints. If you have had the dream but felt the frustration of trying to draw on your own without results, this workshop will open the door to new beginnings in art and skill! In this workshop, we will work on projects that are important first steps to understanding the art of drawing. After concentrating on value, we will work together and create a simple dimensional drawing from life using light and shadow as our guide. By the end of the day, you will be rewarded with fresh new ideas and a completed practice drawing. Drawing is such a delightful exercise! By understanding and practicing, and if you have the desire, I believe anyone can learn how to draw. This workshop is the first step; give it a try!
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
For ages 12+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I have always doodled with a pencil and had an affinity for the arts. As a child, my parents enrolled me in art lessons with a hometown artist after my mother declared that all I did was draw and color!As an adult wanting serious artistic direction, I began to take drawing classes at a local art center in Ohio. Those classes challenged my abilities! I entered the art shows there and started to win awards and sell my paintings. The knowledge I received in those drawing classes was exactly what I needed to get started in other art mediums. I love them all, but pastels and oils are my favorite!Fondly remembering the classes I took as a child, I taught art to students of all ages for many years in a homeschool co-op environment. I also passionately taught kids and adults in my studio when I lived in OhioI now live in Deltaville to be close to family. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart, Ray. We have three daughters and seven grandchildren, and family brings us the greatest joy!
Oil Painting GROUP
Oil Painting GROUP
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Kindergarten & 1st grade Palette Pals & Young Artists Reception
Palette Pals & Young Artists Reception at Arts on Main
Thursday, May 15
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us at Arts on Main on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a reception featuring Kindergarten and 1st Grade Palette Pals and Young Artists! One artist from each course will receive a “Best in Show” award!
Palette Pals is Arts on Main’s signature educational program and part of our Youth Art Enrichment Programs. Founded in 2011 in one elementary school as the After-School Enrichment Program, it is now in every elementary school in Gloucester County, with over 3000 children participating to date. Palette Pals is currently conducted as an extracurricular, before-school program for students in grades K-5, led by the school’s art teacher. The program’s focus is on teaching STEAM-based art lessons that focus on current SOL objectives in math and science. Our goals are to provide hands-on experiential learning through art making and to increase student understanding of concepts related to math and science. This program is provided at no charge to the children or the schools and relies solely on grants and donations.
To make this program accessible to homeschooled students in Gloucester (and public school students who are unable to get into the Palette Pals program), we offer a program called “Young Artists” with Arts on Main Youth Instructor, Anne Atkinson. The students in this program follow the same lesson plans and schedule as our Palette Pals students.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Plein air workshop with kim hall
Plein air workshop 🎨🌳
Take your painting outside!
Instructor: Kim Hall
Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join Kim Hall on Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM for a Plein-Air Painting Workshop!
Take your artwork outside! This is for the painter that has had some studio experience but would like to try painting outdoors. Kim will discuss equipment options, using a limited palette, using a view-finder and thumbnail sketches, finding those big shapes, and deciding on a focal point. Learn to simplify a scene and edit for a good composition, how to work fast to capture those lights and shadows quickly before the scene changes, and how to have fun with painting and not take any of it too seriously! Mornings will be a demo followed by instruction, and the afternoon will be individual instruction with each student. Students should prepare for two studies (paintings) per day.
Please bring a lunch! We will take a break each day around lunchtime.
FOR AGES 12+
*Students are required to bring their own supplies.
The first day of this workshop will take place on a beautiful waterfront property on the Ware River.
The address will be given out after you sign up for the class.
The second day of this workshop will take place on Main Street.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
My work is a joyful reaction to the everyday scenes that we might drive past or that stream of light coming through a window as it fleetingly touches on an object. I love the freedom of wandering those backroads and coming upon the perfect spot to pull over and set up my easel. It’s a good balance with the sanctuary of my studio, where I have can work larger, experiment and see where a painting will take me. I have spent much of my life in or around the water and that is reflected throughout my work. My intent is for a painting to be as much about the paint as it is capturing a scene. I really want the viewer to be able to find their own interpretation.
Palette Knife Workshop: Jellyfish
Palette Knife Workshop: Jellyfish
Instructor: Rebecca West
Saturday, May 17
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Rebecca West on Saturday, May 17 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM for a Palette Knife Workshop at Arts on Main!
Learn how to create an impasto painting with a palette knife! Impasto painting is an expressive and spontaneous form of painting where paint is applied on an area of a surface thick enough that the strokes are visible. In this workshop, you will learn how to use brushes and palette knives to create a textured painting of colorful jellyfish. Rebecca will guide you from start to finish, there is no experience needed!
Students are required to bring their own supplies.
SUPPLY LIST:
- Oil or acrylic paint (As many colors you want. Make sure you have blues, purples, and greens for the water)
- 16 x 20 canvas
- Paintbrush assortment (1/2 inch brush)
- A few small palette knives
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
“I believe each individual has the potential to create a masterpiece, even with very little experience if the effort comes from a true desire to express the inner self. Using a palette knife gives the creator another tool to add to a growing toolbox.
I have been an artist since birth. Mostly I paint, but sometimes I sculpt. I believe life is art. Creation is art. Most of my adult life has been lived in the sky as a professional pilot. I have drawn inspiration from the ever-changing skyscape and many visits to breathtaking landscapes. I paint to create something new that wasn’t there before. I sculpt to give form to my ideas which could or could not have a basis in reality.
Art is freedom.”
Oil Painting Group
Oil Painting GROUP
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop
Wire Wrapping JEWELRY Workshop
Instructor: Suzanne Elliot
Saturday, May 24
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join Suzanne Elliot on Saturday, May 24 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm for a Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop at Arts on Main!
Learn the basics of wire wrapping cabochons or loose stones! Suzanne will teach a simple cage technique using 18 gauge round and 21 gauge half-round weaving wire. This workshop requires using small hand tools and fine motor skills with both hands.
The stone pictured is a sample of what you will create!
All materials and tools will be provided.
Suitable for ages 16+
Check out some of Suzanne’s unique wire wrappings!
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi! My name is Suzanne and I am a local artist from Hampton Virginia. I have been an artist for over 12 years. My journey began with shaping wire into rings and earrings. Over the last 6 years I have mastered the art of wire woven jewelry such as pendants, rings, and bracelets. My favorite project is to shape a creature into a wire woven pendant or ring. My favorites are my dragon pendant and dragon head rings. Join me in a class to learn to make your own unique jewelry!
Painting with Dots!
Painting with Dots! 🎨
Instructor: Suzanne Elliot
Saturday, May 24
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Suzanne Elliot on Saturday, May 24th from 2:00PM - 5:00PM for a workshop on Dot Art at Arts on Main!
Learn how to create Dot Art! You will learn the basic mandala style and how to use dotting tools. You will paint a design on a journal book cover and a bookmark to match. This class requires steady hands and fine motor skills. Fitted clothing is required to prevent dragging top or sleeves onto the wet paint. All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
FOR AGES 13+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Welcome to a different type of paint class! My name is Suzanne and I have been painting in the Mandala style of art for just over a year. I mostly practice a style of painting referred to as Dot Art. Join me in a fun class of dots and swooshes!
GLASSBLOWING 101 *CLASS FULL!
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Oil Painting Group
Oil Painting Group
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Two-Day Pine Needle Basketry Workshop
Two-Day Pine Needle Basketry Workshop
Instructor: Becky Butler
Friday, May 30 AND Saturday, May 31
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Becky Butler on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st from 3:00pm - 6:00pm for a two-day pine needle basketry workshop at Arts on Main!
Learn to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, pine needle basket! In this workshop, beginners can learn the basics of pine needle basketry and complete their own small basket choosing from a variety of wood centers, dyed and natural pine needles, and a rainbow of threads. More advanced students can expand their skills by learning different stitches or adding beads. Everyone will have the opportunity to complete their own unique basket. All supplies are included.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Becky Butler is a self-taught coiled basketry artisan. She has enjoyed various forms of needlework since childhood, but her creative energies have been dedicated to coiled basketry since 2009. She began teaching in 2017. During the pandemic she decided to turn her classes into kits. In 2020 she started her ETSY shop, Beckys Baskets Shop. Through her kits, she has had the privilege of teaching coiling to people in every state in the US as well as Canada, Great Britain, the EU and Australia.
One of the things she loves about coiling is the feeling of working with natural materials. Each piece has its own voice. She may start with a plan, but the materials have their own ideas, and the final product feels like a collaboration. She finds joy in turning other people’s yard waste into something beautiful!
Wet Felting Workshop
Wet Felting Workshop
Instructor: Janet Griffin
Saturday, May 31
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Janet Griffin on Saturday, May 31st from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a Wet Felting Workshop at Arts on Main!
Learn the art of wet felting and create a beautiful 3D piece! Students will learn how to fashion a bowl from top-quality wool and silk fibers. The formation of the dish will be about 8” wide. Students will choose their colors of Corriedale and Romney fibers to construct a hollow container.
This workshop is open to students of all ages and skill levels!
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi there, my name is Janet Griffin and I am a fiber artist. Specifically, I’d like to say I am a tapestry Weaver. I use a cotton warp background on my loom, and I inlay wool yarn to create an image. My Tapestry weavings are based on the techniques developed by Theo Moorman , based in England. Additionally, I find felted wool extremely creative. Felted paintings, felted bowls, felted flowers, felted purses work extremely well together. My favorite kind of fiber is Corriedale, Romney, and Merino wool or yarn, cotton yarns, Silk, Leicester locks , and Mohair. Feathers are kind of fun too. As you can tell I’m very much drawn into texture. I do love how wool can be soft and fluffy; and yet transformed into wet, thick fabric
Beginner's Drawing Class (4 week Series)
Beginner’s Drawing Series
Instructor: Jody Ball
Tuesday, June 3
Tuesday, June 10
Tuesday, June 17
Tuesday, June 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Jody Ball every Tuesday evening in June from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a Beginner’s Drawing Class at Arts on Main!
Drawing skills are important to anyone wanting to begin a two-dimensional artistic journey, whether on paper with pencils or canvas with paints. This series of four classes will provide you with the information and practice necessary to develop basic drawing skills! We will use line and value to create three-dimensional drawings on a two-dimensional paper surface. You will be taught to see objects as they really are and apply drawing skills to render a subject as it really is in a variety of ways. You will gain a new appreciation for how things are created and be taught to observe a subject, separating it in your mind to build it back on paper. We will use a variety of graphite pencils, a sketchbook and erasers. Practice work outside of the class is highly recommended!
All skill levels are welcome!
Ages 12+
*Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view the supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I have always doodled with a pencil and had an affinity for the arts. As a child, my parents enrolled me in art lessons with a hometown artist after my mother declared that all I did was draw and color! As an adult wanting serious artistic direction, I began to take drawing classes at a local art center in Ohio. Those classes challenged my abilities! I entered the art shows there and started to win awards and sell my paintings. The knowledge I received in those drawing classes was exactly what I needed to get started in other art mediums. I love them all, but pastels and oils are my favorite! Fondly remembering the classes I took as a child, I taught art to students of all ages for many years in a homeschool co-op environment. I also passionately taught kids and adults in my studio when I lived in OhioI now live in Deltaville to be close to family. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart, Ray. We have three daughters and seven grandchildren, and family brings us the greatest joy!
Oil Painting Group
Oil Painting Group
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Oil Painting Group
Oil Painting Group
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Oil Painting Group
Oil Painting Group
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Beaded Bug Workshop
Beaded Bug Workshop 🪲🐛
Instructor: Dia Lawless
Saturday, June 21
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Dia Lawless on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00AM - 12:30PM for a beaded bug workshop at Arts on Main!
Design and create a unique bug brooch using gem, glass, crystal, ceramic beads, and wire! Learn wire wrapping and beginner’s jewelry-making. All supplies will be provided by the instructor. Bring a friend and come learn a new skill!
FOR AGES 18+
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dia Lawless, originally from Williamsburg, has lived in Mathews for more than 30 years. She was raised in an extremely artistic family who encouraged her to be creative in life. In 2021, Dia was working at a performing arts center and began to make jewelry from guitar strings, gems, and leather. Not long after, Dia realized she had a passion for weaving beads and began designing and weaving beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces. She uses natural materials to design culturally inspired pieces that exhibit elements of ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American jewelry.
Pine Needle Pendant Workshop
Pine Needle Pendant Workshop
Instructor: Becky Butler
Saturday, June 21
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Becky Butler on Saturday, June 21 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM for a pine needle pendant workshop at Arts on Main!
Pine Needles aren't just for baskets and mulch! In this class you will learn the technique of coiling to create a unique pendant from pine needles. You can add beads to embellish the pendant if desired and learn either the basic stitch or the more detailed Ti stitch. There will be several colors of centers, beads, and threads for you to choose from. Leave with your own unique pendant to put on a cord, ribbon, or chain as desired.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
FOR AGES 13+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Becky Butler is a self-taught coiled basketry artisan. She has enjoyed various forms of needlework since childhood, but her creative energies have been dedicated to coiled basketry since 2009. She began teaching in 2017. During the pandemic she decided to turn her classes into kits. In 2020 she started her ETSY shop, Beckys Baskets Shop. Through her kits, she has had the privilege of teaching coiling to people in every state in the US as well as Canada, Great Britain, the EU and Australia.
One of the things she loves about coiling is the feeling of working with natural materials. Each piece has its own voice. She may start with a plan, but the materials have their own ideas, and the final product feels like a collaboration. She finds joy in turning other people’s yard waste into something beautiful!
Oil Painting Class gROUP
Oil Painting Group
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Pencil & Ink Workshop
Pencil & Ink Workshop
Overcome Your Fear of the Blank Page; A Pre-fundamentals Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Diana Cordero
Saturday, July 12
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Diana Cordero on Saturday, July 12th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a Pencil & Ink Workshop at Arts on Main!
If you experience anxiety whenever you look at a blank piece of paper, this workshop is for you. We'll focus on techniques that will help you overcome anxiety and get past that scary blank page. I will teach you the drawing exercises I use in my own art practice and that help me get creative in moments of self-doubt. This is a great workshop for artists of any level; you don't need any experience to participate. We'll be using the most universal art materials: pencils, pens, and paper. I will cover a lot of tools that apply to every medium, so the skills you learn with me can be applied to any type of art you want to create. We'll explore sketching and drawing with confidence, by practicing skills in line value, weight, texture, and cross-hatching. My goal is to empower you to feel confident in your own innate creative abilities.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
AGES 15+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hello, I am Diana, the creative mind behind Artie Lamb Designs, LLC. I am a self-taught illustrator and artist. I'm originally from Arizona, but have proudly called Virginia my home since 2016. I have a strong passion for the visual arts. My mission as an artist is to create whimsical artwork for people with a quirky sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge with my students and to helping them discover their own talent.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Needle Felting Workshop
Needle Felting Workshop 🪡
Instructor: Gudrun Kiel-Bullock
Saturday, July 19
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Gudrun Kiel-Bullock on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a Needle Felting Workshop at Arts on Main!
Learn the art of needle-felting! Using wool fiber and a felting needle, students will create a charming heart pin. Perfect for gift giving, for a loved one or yourself! The instructor will show you how to embellish your pin with a simple embroidery stitch and seed beads. A kit will be provided to make 2 pins. No experience is needed.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
For ages 16+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
“Creating art has always been a main focus in my life. Professionally, I worked as a graphic designer for many years while also pursuing other creative activities. I moved to Virginia 20 years ago and spent the first 6 years as a wildlife rehabilitator raising mostly orphaned baby squirrels. In 2012 I returned to art in the form of drawing in graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils. Fiber art has always interested me and Idiscovered felting in 2015. Creating in fiber – wet and needle felting as well as tapestry weaving – is currently where my journey has taken me. I enjoy the challenge of starting with loose wool fibers and in the case of wet felting, work with soap, water, and agitation to form my vision into a picture or vessel. In needle felting I also start with loose fibers but a barbed needle is my tool and with many needle stabs I create a picture or sculpture. I find both felting and weaving meditative in its repetitiveness and I like that I am using ancient art forms to create something contemporary. But no matter what form creation takes, for me, it is always about the joy of finding that seed of inspiration and seeing it come into form. My art has been accepted in many juried shows and has won awards. I am a member of the Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers and exhibit at the Art Speaks Gallery in Mathews. I have also taught classes in felting and weaving.”
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Paint Your Pet!
Paint Your Pet! 🐾
Instructor: Doug Mock
Saturday, August 16
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join artist/instructor Doug Mock at Arts on Main on Saturday, August 16th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm for a Pet Portrait class!
Have a great evening painting your pet! You will use acrylic paint for this exciting class and will learn more about applying paint, creating texture and mixing colors that will help you bring your favorite family member to life. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to paint their pets too, the evening is guaranteed to be a blast!
In this class, students will:
1. Become more comfortable with acrylic paints.
2. Learn to "fix" perceived mistakes with this medium.
3. Be able to paint a variety of textures. ex: fur, feathers, scales, etc.
Once you have signed up for the class, email programs@gloucesterarts.org a photo of the pet you would like to paint. Doug will sketch out your pet onto a canvas, all you have to do is paint it! All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
For ages 15+
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Doug Mock is an award-winning watercolor artist and teacher living in White Stone, Virginia. Born in 1966 in Central Pennsylvania he was raised in a small dairy farming community where strong work ethic, love of family and appreciation of nature were of major importance. Doug is mostly self-taught, with significant influence by figurative watercolorist Mary Whyte. Mock creates art inspired by people and nature. His work is characterized by unique design, bold color and creative subject matter. Capturing life’s simple moments, Doug’s art connects with collectors on an emotional level. Doug has been juried into and regularly appears in shows and exhibitions throughout the United States. His work is appreciated and can be found in private collections throughout the country. He is a member of prominent watercolor organizations and is a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Understanding Composition & Design for All Visual Artists
Understanding Composition & Design
for All Visual Artists
Instructor: Doug Mock
Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Doug Mock on Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM for a composition and design workshop at Arts on Main!
Join Doug Mock for this 2-day workshop where you will learn the importance of creating art that takes advantage of strong design and composition. You will learn about the elements and principles of design, how to assess your photos (or plein air sites) to ensure strong works of art and how to best plan your art for success. Doug will have tools and hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning. Artists will gain a better understanding of the elements and principles of design while learning about and identifying critical compositional armatures/structures in a variety of art forms. Artists will complete hands-on activities to further reinforce their understanding of the critical importance of strong design and compositions.
Doug regularly judges mixed-media art exhibits and consistently evaluates and critiques art based upon the artists understanding of and utilization of strong composition. This class is open to artists in all media so come and join the fun! Please bring a lunch each day as we will have a 45 minute working lunch break each day.
Please bring at least six - 8.5 x 11 photo references (in black and white) that you think would make great paintings. Bring a notebook, pen/pencil and a positive attitude!
This workshop is open to ALL artists in any art medium. This course is a comprehensive workshop designed by the instructor after not being able to find the workshop content in any one place.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Doug Mock is an award-winning watercolor artist and teacher living in White Stone, Virginia. Born in 1966 in Central Pennsylvania he was raised in a small dairy farming community where strong work ethic, love of family and appreciation of nature were of major importance. Doug is mostly self-taught, with significant influence by figurative watercolorist Mary Whyte. Mock creates art inspired by people and nature. His work is characterized by unique design, bold color and creative subject matter. Capturing life’s simple moments, Doug’s art connects with collectors on an emotional level. Doug has been juried into and regularly appears in shows and exhibitions throughout the United States. His work is appreciated and can be found in private collections throughout the country. He is a member of prominent watercolor organizations and is a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society.
GLASSBLOWING 101 *CLASS FULL
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
*CLASS FULL!
To be out on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824-9464
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Making Fabulous Art with Mixed Media Collage
Making Fabulous Art with
Mixed Media Collage
Instructor: Gloria Clifford
Tuesday, April 8th & Wednesday, April 9th
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Gloria Clifford on Tuesday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 9th from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM for a mixed media collage workshop at Arts on Main!
In this workshop, students will learn to think out of the box when creating any painting. Although some knowledge is good to have as to composition and color mixing, anyone can join in the fun of collage and mixed media. I will be teaching how to come up with a personal subject that resonates with the soul of each artist, how to create your very own decorative collage papers, what goes into the making of a mixed media painting/art and the materials used to create mixed medium paintings/art. Students will leave with several finished paintings and a new awareness and knowledge of this very fun way to create a work of art that is individual as well as fun to create!
All supplies are provided by the instructor.
FOR AGES 18+
Making art is for EVERYONE, for all skill levels. Making mixed media art frees the creative spirit!
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Gloria Clifford currently lives in White Stone, Virginia and works within her personal studio in numerous mediums. The artist's passion continues to be “Sea” inspired. In her past, Gloria's art was licensed by Manufacturers within the Home Décor Industry within the United States. Her art was also portrayed within several global films as a result of her honored membership within the former “Ocean Artists Society”. As an ocean artist, while living in Florida, Gloria was a volunteer photographer for a research aquarium owned and run by the Smithsonian Museum. She was also one of the art instructors for the beautiful and prestigious Vero Beach Museum of Art. Since moving back to Virginia, Gloria currently teaches classes within several local galleries in the Northern Neck of Virginia.
Children's Flower Arranging
🌻🌸 Children's Flower Arranging 🌼🌷
Sponsored by the Garden Club of Gloucester & Mathews
Saturday, April 5
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Garden Club of Gloucester & Mathews on Saturday, April 5th from 11:30am - 1:00pm for “Sunshine and Daffodils”, a FREE Kid’s Flower Arranging Workshop at Arts on Main!
This hands-on workshop is the perfect opportunity for kids to get creative and learn the art of floral arrangement. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP by April 3rd to save your kiddo’s spot! Don’t miss this fun and festive way to celebrate spring!
Contact Beth Tripp at tripphome@msn.com or (757) 880 - 1884 to RSVP TODAY!
“The Fabric Of Art” group Fiber Show
“The Fabric of Art” with the Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild
featuring
Catherine Bond, Elizabeth Bunch, Ginger Flynn, Janet Griffin, Caryn Hogg, Gudrun Kiel-Bullock, Kathy Kuhn, Sara McCourt, Sandra Petty, Kate Swanson, and Caron Veynar
Opening reception: Friday, April 4th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This April, join Arts on Main and the Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild as they celebrate Fiber Arts! The eleven featured artists have used beads, plant and animal fibers, and assorted dyes to create stunning works of art. The pieces range from felted and woven wall hangings to clothing made from handspun yarn to intricately delicate shawls and wraps. This distinct show challenges viewers to reevaluate the intersection of art and functional objects and encourages all to find ways to spin and weave art into their everyday lives. Don’t miss your chance to see the beauty of fiber!
This show will open on Friday, April 4th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Live music will be provided by Ami Baker. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and beer + wine will be available for purchase. The show will be on display at Arts on Main until Saturday, April 26th. The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
Many thanks to our April Exhibit Sponsors, Vera and Chris Green!
About the Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild
Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild is an educational organization formed in 1986 to foster interest in spinning, weaving and the related fiber arts, and to encourage the exchange of information and inspiration among members and the greater community and region at large. Anyone interested in spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, etc. is welcome to join. The members are located primarily in the Williamsburg area and on the Middle and Northern Necks.
MEET A FEW OF THE ARTISTS!
ELIZABETH BUNCH
“I started knitting at baseball, football and wrestling practices. I picked up a drop spindle in 2013 and was immediately engrossed with yarn structure. Color was the next addition, so I started dyeing fiber in my kitchen with food color and other things found in my kitchen. I acquired my first wheel in 2015, so I had to start processing fleeces to feed the beast. Joining the Williamsburg Spinners and Weavers Guild in March of 2023 has been a revelation, creatively.”
JANET GRIFFIN
Hi I’m Janet Griffin, retired elementary art teacher. Yes, I had a great time doing that for 40 years. So now I get to teach adults, and I must say it has been fabulous. So my work is based on our natural world, I find texture in colors to be so alluring. Both weaving and felting we will explore.
KATHY KUHN
Kathy Kuhn, a Williamsburg-based fiber artist, has loved fiber and textiles for a lifetime. Kathy earned her Bachelor of Clothing and Textiles from Auburn University in 1976 and her Master of Science in Textiles and Clothing with Minor in Handweaving from the University of Tennessee in 1978.
“My textile journey began as a child crocheting dresses for troll dolls, then designing and sewing clothing. While majoring in Clothing and Textiles at Auburn University, a corner room in the Home Economics (yes, I went to school when Home Ec was taught!) building had a room full of looms. I was hooked - drawn to color and texture. Weaving allows an endless possibility to express oneself and produce fun and functional items. When I’m not weaving I can be found working in my garden, walking my dog, working out at the JCC Rec Center, or the best times are spent visiting one of my three sons, or playing with one of my 5 grandsons or the Princess. Yes, one granddaughter!”
SARA MCCOURT
An avid knitter, Sara found that the needles in her hands were the gateway tool to a deeper passion: fiber. Wondering about the sourcing and processing of her mail-order wools led her to complete her Master’s Spinning Certification program at the Olds College in Alberta, Canada. She then began to use her handspun yarns in weaving. This of course led to the use of natural and synthetic dyes in her work. Now,Sara spins and dyes her own yarn, fibers, and fabrics for use in her various fiber arts.
SANDI PETTY
A weaver, designer, seamstress, teacher. I came to weaving by the luck of environment! My mother learned to weave from our neighbor, so from the age of 9 or 10 there has been weaving in my life. Sewing hand wovens came when my mom would give me yardage she had woven and say,” do something with this!” I am challenged by yarn, fiber and yardage that I purchase or is gifted to me, and I love to find purpose for discarded items. I have added to my knowledge through fiber friends, guilds and classes. I now spin, make Kumihimo braids, stitch Japanese style Tamari balls and find ways to combine these skills with my sewing to produce decorative and useful products.
KATHRYN SWANSON
Kathryn “Kate” Swanson’s love of art began at an early age with art classes starting when she was about five years old. Since then, she has explored a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, pastel, pottery, glass, and fiber. Today, she primarily works in fiber, embracing a medium and technique that she has loved since elementary school. She sees her weaving as a meditative practice that is both calming and exhilarating, and she loves creating works of art that are aesthetically pleasing and often functional. Taking the cloth off the loom and realizing that she’s transformed yarn into handwoven art is one of her favorite parts of being an artist. When she is not weaving, Kate is the Executive Director of Gloucester Arts on Main.
Live music will be provided by Ami Baker.
Thank you to our First Friday Music Sponsor, Yolanda’s!
Ami Baker is 29 year-old female musician local to Gloucester VA. She is a singer-songwriter, lover of Jesus, and she enjoys writing songs to make people feel less alone.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Arts & Flowers - Flower Arranging
🌻🌸 Arts & Flowers 🌺🌷
Flower Arranging
Sponsored by the Garden Club of Gloucester & Mathews
Select a piece of art at Arts on Main and create a floral arrangement that reflects your interpretation of that art piece. Choose any artwork on display at Arts on Main between Feb. 15 and April 2. You can choose from any type of art in the gallery: paintings, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, collage, etc. Arts on Main is open Wednesday-Saturday from 12 noon - 5 PM. Deliver your arrangement on April 4 around 10 AM to Arts on Main. Pick up your arrangement on April 9 between 12 noon and 5 PM. This event is open to the public. Ask a friend to participate with you!
This event is hosted by the Garden Club of Gloucester & Mathews. This interpretive flower-arranging event is open to the community, any age. No entrance fee. Arrangements are not judged. Arrangements will be on display during the Gloucester County Daffodil Festival. Your arrangement can include any kind of live flowers, live greenery, vases, accessories. Finished arrangement should be no more than 18” wide and 40” high. Tables and pedestals will be available on which to place your arrangement next to your art selection.
Please fill out the Entry Form below, and submit it to Betsy Poulsen or Alisa Potter. We look forward to enjoying your INTERPRETATION!!!
QUESTIONS? Call Betsy Poulsen (757) 719 - 9189 or Julie Stone (804) 815 - 2870 or Alisa Potter (804) 366 - 6718.
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Oil Painting Class *CLASS FULL!
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
GLASSBLOWING 101 *CLASS FULL!
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Triangle loom weaving
Triangle loom weaving
Instructor: Janet Griffin
Saturday, March 29
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Janet Griffin on Saturday, March 29th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm for a triangle loom workshop at Arts on Main!
Triangle looms are built with stationary nails around which the yarn is looped, so that both the warp and the weft work at the same time! Incredible for sure, and you don’t have to plan a sett, thread the heddles or sley a reed. You just weave! All materials will be provided by the instructor. You may request the colors of your wool or cotton yarns ahead of time from the instructor. When finished, your work of art will be wearable for years to come!
Skill level: Just a desire to learn to make your own one-of-a-kind wearable art!
For teens and adults
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi I’m Janet Griffin, retired elementary art teacher. Yes, I had a great time doing that for 40 years. So now I get to teach adults, and I must say it has been fabulous. So my work is based on our natural world, I find texture in colors to be so alluring. Both weaving and felting we will explore.
Kids Paint Class: Let it Rain!
Kids Paint Class: Let it Rain!
Instructor: Juli Schuszler
Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
Join Juli Schuszler on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM for a kid’s paint class at Arts on Main!
Celebrate the upcoming Spring season and join Juli Schuszler, Gloucester artist and teacher, for a fun and relaxed painting class for kids. Using acrylic on an 8 x 10” canvas, you will paint a charming image of a frog perched on a lily pad, enjoying a spring shower. The instructor will provide all materials you will need, including brushes, canvas, and acrylic paint. You will receive a reference image and a handout with step-by-step instructions. Special instruction will be available to those needing help mixing colors and applying paint to create the details of this picture. Invite a friend to join you for this fun and engaging class.
FOR KIDS AGES 6-11
Parents are not required to stay if the child is comfortable being separated from their parent.
Parents are only required to stay if the child has special needs and requires parental supervision.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Juli Schuszler is a Gloucester artist known for her vibrant and dramatic oil masterpieces showcasing the beauty of the natural world. A passion for color is evident in Juli's paintings, inspired by an ongoing love of nature and gardening. Much of Juli’s inspiration comes from her garden. Juli works from real life observations and her own reference photos, focusing on the play of light and shadow, creating drama and visual interest in her art. Often working on large canvases, Juli paints carefully and slowly, creating numerous layers of paint, building as she goes. Juli says, “I like to search for striking and dramatic light in the images that I collect for my references.... I want to transport the viewer to a beautiful world of color and light with my paintings, to take them into a garden of delight!” Anyone can see that the common thread through all her artwork is a love of color and light. Retired from careers in commercial art and then in teaching Art and English in public school, college, and university, Juli now pursues her own art in her home studio. Her artworks are featured in the Bay School for the Arts, The Charles H. Taylor Art Center, and the Crossroads Art Center as well as the RAL Art Center Gallery.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Oil Painting Class
Oil Painting Class
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Better Beginners - Continuing Watercolor Fun *CLASS FULL!
Better Beginners -
Continuing Watercolor Fun *CLASS FULL!
Instructor: Doug Mock
Every Monday Evening
March 24 - April 28 (6 weeks)
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join Doug Mock every Monday evening March 24 - April 28 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM for Watercolor Classes at Arts on Main!
The Better Beginner class with Doug Mock will focus on color theory/mixing, painting subject matter that the artist chooses, (not the instructor) and pushing their skills on painting strong and appropriate values to make their artwork shine. Doug will demonstrate no more than 20 minutes each week focusing on color, techniques, tools, etc. and will spend the remaining time in class advising and assisting each artist.
Artists will continue to hone their skills and improve their artist eye while learning more color mixing theory by actually completing specific exercises provided by Doug. Artists will strengthen their confidence and have a great time engaging with other like-minded artists.
FOR AGES 16+
Students are asked to bring the watercolor supplies that they currently use to paint.
*CLASS FULL!
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Doug Mock is an award-winning watercolor artist and teacher living in White Stone, Virginia. Born in 1966 in Central Pennsylvania he was raised in a small dairy farming community where strong work ethic, love of family and appreciation of nature were of major importance. Doug is mostly self-taught, with significant influence by figurative watercolorist Mary Whyte. Mock creates art inspired by people and nature. His work is characterized by unique design, bold color and creative subject matter. Capturing life’s simple moments, Doug’s art connects with collectors on an emotional level. Doug has been juried into and regularly appears in shows and exhibitions throughout the United States. His work is appreciated and can be found in private collections throughout the country. He is a member of prominent watercolor organizations and is a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society.
Realistic Paper Daffodils
Realistic Paper Daffodils
Instructor: Ronda Bowden
Saturday, March 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Ronda Bowden on Saturday, March 22nd from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm for a Realistic Paper Daffodil Workshop at Arts on Main!
Make delicate and realistic paper daffodils just in time for Spring. Learn the process through step-by-step instruction with all supplies included.
FOR AGES 14+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Ronda Bowden is a paper flower artist who focuses on realism and whimsical arrangements.
Artist Talk with Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulker
Artist Talk with Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulker
Saturday, March 22
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulker on Saturday, March 22nd from 4-5pm for an Artist Talk at Arts on Main!
Carolyn and Michael are Arts on Main’s March 2025 Exhibiting Artists. Their show “Frame of Reference” is currently on display at Arts on Main. They are two artists relating to the wonders of nature in two different perspectives, with the common bond to explore beyond the outward appearance of what the eye can see, and focus on the inward significance of the journey that deeply touches and gives new meaning to the creative process. Come hear them talk about their unique artistic process!
This talk is free and open to the public.
young artists! (Kindergarten and 1st Grade) *CLASS FULL!
Young artists!
(Kindergarten and 1st Grade) *CLASS FULL!
SIX SESSIONS:
Friday, March 21st
Friday, March 28th
Friday, April 4th
Friday, April 18th
Friday, April 25th
Friday, May 2nd
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
During this course, students will be taught STEAM-based (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) art lessons that focus on current SOL (Standards of Learning) objectives in math and science. Our goals are to provide hands-on experiential learning through art making and to increase student understanding of concepts related to math and science content. Students will learn about two-dimensional shapes, explore color schemes, and create masterpieces using a variety of mediums and the process of art technique.
All supplies will be provided by the instructor. For children ages 5-7.
At the end of the course, one art piece from each student will be put on display to be featured in a reception at Arts on Main on Thursday, May 15th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. One piece will be awarded best in show, and will get to have their art featured in the gallery for an extra week!
*CLASS FULL!
If you would like to be put on a waitlist, call Arts on Main at (804) 824 - 9464.
“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Meet Anne Atkinson! Anne holds a degree in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked as a Scenic Artist for theatre for many years. Anne has taught art to people of all ages- from toddlers to seniors. She was raised in a family that embraced education and the arts…music and painting. Singing and dancing were always part of her life.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this program possible!
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Oil Painting Class
Oil Painting Class
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
GLASSBLOWING 101 (3/16/25) *CLASS FULL!
Join David Stifel at York River Glassworks to learn the art of glassblowing! During this class, you will gain an understanding of how to transform molten glass into wonderful works of art. You will have the option to create a variety of different vessels- such as paperweights, ornaments, cups, vases, etc. David has LOTS of glasswork in the gallery, come stop by to see some examples and get inspired!
Morning Painting Session: Bovine Beauty
Morning Painting Session:
Bovine Beauty 🐮🌼
Instructor: Juli Schuszler
Saturday, March 15
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Juli Schuszler on Saturday, March 15th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM for a morning painting session at Arts on Main!
Celebrate the upcoming Spring season and join Juli Schuszler, Gloucester artist and teacher, for a fun and relaxing morning painting session! Using acrylic on an 11” x 14” canvas, you will paint a “Bovine Beauty.” Juli will provide all of the materials you will need, including brushes, a pre-sketched canvas, and acrylic paint. You will receive a reference image and a handout with step-by-step instructions. This class will be completed using acrylic paint on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas. Special instruction will be available to those needing help mixing colors and applying paint to create the details of this picture.
Feel free to bring your favorite (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks to make the time even more special. Bring a friend, neighbor, relative, or spouse for this fun and engaging class!
FOR AGES 18+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Juli Schuszler is a Gloucester artist known for her vibrant and dramatic oil masterpieces showcasing the beauty of the natural world. A passion for color is evident in Juli's paintings, inspired by an ongoing love of nature and gardening. Much of Juli’s inspiration comes from her garden. Juli works from real life observations and her own reference photos, focusing on the play of light and shadow, creating drama and visual interest in her art. Often working on large canvases, Juli paints carefully and slowly, creating numerous layers of paint, building as she goes. Juli says, “I like to search for striking and dramatic light in the images that I collect for my references.... I want to transport the viewer to a beautiful world of color and light with my paintings, to take them into a garden of delight!” Anyone can see that the common thread through all her artwork is a love of color and light. Retired from careers in commercial art and then in teaching Art and English in public school, college, and university, Juli now pursues her own art in her home studio. Her artworks are featured in the Bay School for the Arts, The Charles H. Taylor Art Center, and the Crossroads Art Center as well as the RAL Art Center Gallery.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
2nd & 3rd Palette Pals & Young Artists Reception
Palette Pals & Young Artists Reception at Arts on Main
Thursday, March 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us at Arts on Main on Thursday, March 13 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a reception featuring 2nd and 3rd Grade Palette Pals and Young Artists! One artist from each school will receive a “Best in Show” award!
Palette Pals is Arts on Main’s signature educational program and part of our Youth Art Enrichment Programs. Founded in 2011 in one elementary school as the After-School Enrichment Program, it is now in every elementary school in Gloucester County, with over 3000 children participating to date. Palette Pals is currently conducted as an extracurricular, before-school program for students in grades K-5, led by the school’s art teacher. The program’s focus is on teaching STEAM-based art lessons that focus on current SOL objectives in math and science. Our goals are to provide hands-on experiential learning through art making and to increase student understanding of concepts related to math and science. This program is provided at no charge to the children or the schools and relies solely on grants and donations.
To make this program accessible to homeschooled students in Gloucester (and public school students who are unable to get into the Palette Pals program), we offer a program called “Young Artists” with Arts on Main Youth Instructor, Anne Atkinson. The students in this program follow the same lesson plans and schedule as our Palette Pals students.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Oil Painting Class
Oil Painting Class
Every Thursday Afternoon
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Renate Bumgarner at Arts on Main every Thursday from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM for an Oil Painting Class!
Bring your work and let Renate help you go to the next level. She is an expert in oil and watercolor. Bring a photo or reproduction of a painting to work on, as large as possible and clear. Keep it simple.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Click the button below to view supply list.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Renate Bumgarner is an award winning European born artist who studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg at the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany, she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt.
in 1976, she and her new husband moved to Virginia, where again she studied art at Thomas Nelson Community College and worked with many well known artists in the area. At this time she started working with stained glass. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the past years-too many to list.
In 1996, a widow again, she moved to the Middle Peninsula. She and a friend started the Art League of Gloucester where she became the leagues first president. She is currently volunteering at several co-op galleries.
Renate Bumgarner continues to display her works in Europe at select galleries. You can find her work locally displayed at galleries in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown Virginia. The Village Gallery and Gloucester Arts on Main both show her work. Private and Corporate commissions Welcome.
Palette Knife Workshop: dreaming of Spring
Palette Knife Workshop:
Dreaming of Spring
Saturday, March 8
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Rebecca West on Saturday, March 8th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM for a Palette Knife Workshop at Arts on Main!
Get into the mood for spring and learn how to create an impasto painting on canvas! Impasto painting is an expressive and spontaneous form of painting where paint is applied on an area of a surface thick enough that the strokes are visible. In this workshop, you will learn how to use brushes and palette knives to create a textured painting of a woman running through a field of flowers. Rebecca will guide you from start to finish, there is no experience needed!
*STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES
SUPPLY LIST:
- Oil or acrylic paint (Ultramarine, Blue Cerulean, Pthalo Blue, White, Yellow, Purple, Red)
- 16 x 20 canvas
- Paintbrush assortment (1/2 inch brush)
- A few small palette knives
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
“I believe each individual has the potential to create a masterpiece, even with very little experience if the effort comes from a true desire to express the inner self. Using a palette knife gives the creator another tool to add to a growing toolbox.
I have been an artist since birth. Mostly I paint, but sometimes I sculpt. I believe life is art. Creation is art. Most of my adult life has been lived in the sky as a professional pilot. I have drawn inspiration from the ever-changing skyscape and many visits to breathtaking landscapes. I paint to create something new that wasn’t there before. I sculpt to give form to my ideas which could or could not have a basis in reality.
Art is freedom.”
March First Friday
“Frame of Reference”
featuring
Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulkner
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us at Arts on Main for our March 2025 Exhibit: “Frame of Reference” featuring Carolyn Thompson Dudley and Michael Faulkner: two artists relating to the wonders of nature in two different perspectives, with the common bond to explore beyond the outward appearance of what the eye can see, and focus on the inward significance of the journey that deeply touches and gives new meaning to the creative process.
The opening of this show will take place at Arts on Main on Friday, March 7th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and beer and wine will be available for purchase. Live music will be provided by Hunter Owens. The show will be on display at Arts on Main until Saturday, March 29th. The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday, 12-5pm.
Many Thanks to our March Exhibit Sponsors, Martin, Ingles, & Hensley, LTD!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CAROLYN THOMPSON DUDLEY
Carolyn Thompson Dudley studied painting and printmaking at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Printmaking. She continued her studies at Eastern Virginia Medical School where she received a Master of Science degree in Art Psychotherapy. After working six years in private psychiatric hospitals, she began working intensely on her own artwork. Carolyn has also held numerous volunteer positions, including on the Gloucester Montessori School Board, the Gloucester Arts on Main Board, the Arts at Abingdon Committee, the Gloucester Arts Festival Committee, and the Cook Foundation Board.
MICHAEL Faulkner
Michael Faulkner (BFA / MS.ED ART) – Alfred University)
“Art is a driving force within leading me on a path of exploration with nature for over fifty years. Mother Nature is my studio, my inspiration and my creative sanctuary. It’s all about questions, being present without fear of what is going to happen next...whether in life or on the canvas.”
Live music will be provided by Hunter Owens during the opening reception.
Many Thanks to our First Friday Music Sponsors, Holly and Frank Gorse!
A Musical Odyssey From Mathews, Virginia
Nestled in the serene heart of Mathews, Virginia, Hunter Owens was born and bred amidst the timeless beauty of this coastal town. His journey into the world of music started with the simplest of joys—singing.
From the earliest years of his life, Hunter's voice carried the promise of something special, a rare gift that would one day enchant audiences near and far. At the tender age of six, Hunter embarked on a new adventure when he picked up his first guitar. Those initial strums may not have produced symphonies, but they were the humble beginnings of a lifelong love affair with the instrument. Hunter readily admits that he wasn't a prodigy from the start, but he possessed something even more precious: an unyielding determination to improve.
In his quest to master the guitar, Hunter found an invaluable guide and mentor in Barbara McGlohn. Her expertise and unwavering support became instrumental in shaping his musical journey. With each lesson, Hunter's technique grew more refined, and his understanding of music deepened.
One of Hunter's regular performance spots is the Gwynn's Island Baptist Church (GIBC), where every Sunday, he lends his musical talents to create a harmonious backdrop for the congregation's spiritual journey.
Hunter Owens is more than just a young musician—he is a living testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the nurturing embrace of a close-knit community. His journey from an aspiring artist to a dedicated performer is a source of inspiration to all who hear his music. As he continues to captivate audiences with his melodies, Hunter Owens stands as a living embodiment of the magic that can happen when one follows their heart in pursuit of their dreams.
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.
Pastel Primer Workshop
Pastel Primer Workshop
Saturday, March 1st
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Jody Ball on Saturday, March 1st from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM for a Pastel Primer Workshop at Arts on Main!
This workshop is all about learning and practicing the basics of the pastel medium! You will learn how to become comfortable and understand how to work with pastels. We will explore all aspects using chalk-like pastel sticks. You will be taught tips and techniques while practicing with different pastel paper surfaces and pastel types. This will give you the knowledge and ability to complete a lovely evening waterscape painting in class to take home! Shortly, Jody will be teaching a "Pet Portraits in Pastel" workshop, and this is the perfect primer class to help you get a head start in the world of pastels!
All supplies will be provided by the instructor. For ages 12+
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
JODY BALL
“Drawing and painting have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. As a child, my parents enrolled me in art lessons with a prominent hometown artist after my mother declared that all I did was draw and color! I now live in Deltaville, VA but passionately taught art to students of all ages for many years in a homeschool co-op environment and my studio when I lived in Ohio. My first love is the pastel medium and my representational paintings usually tend towards a softened, sometimes impressionistic appearance. Nature is my inspiration and I am possessed by the colors, forms, and textures that are possible in creating two-dimensional art. My paintings grace the walls of many homes across the country and I currently show my paintings at the RAL Art Center in Kilmarnock.”
Open Studio
Bring your art & supplies and paint from 12:00pm-2:00pm. You’ll work alongside other artists in the community, create new friendships, and get great advice on your next masterpiece. There is no cost to attend and no need to make reservations.