Glass

How to Make a Graphic Novel Instructor: Laura Lee Gulledge VMFA Workshop Date: Friday, April 9, 2021 Time: 1-4pm Workshop Fee: $40 How do you develop an initial idea into a fully finished graphic novel? Published YA author and selftaught cartoonist Laura Lee Gulledge walks you through her intuitively developed creative process (rooted originally in sketchbooks) in this inspiring & [...]

Explore the Arts Kids Camp  Instructor: Amy Jackson Dates: Monday, June 14, Tuesday, June 15, Thursday, June 17, & Friday, June 18 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Camp Fee: $150/child per week or $50/child per day Ages: 5-12 years old This summer, join Chestnut Creek School of the Arts for adventuress, hands-on projects each day, students will get messy exploring the arts through [...]

Capturing Fall | Photography Instructor: Char Beavers Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020 Time: 1-3:30pm Class Fee: $25 Skill: All Age: 16+ This course will feature all of the the following photography skills: Using sun back lighting, sky backdrop, color contrasts, depth of field, rule of thirds, framing a shot, nature props, lead lines, depth creation and reflection imagery. Takes place [...]

Storytelling Through Collage Instructor: Blythe King VMFA Workshop Date: Friday, March 19, 2021 Time: 1-4pm Workshop Fee: $40 Virtual Course ideal for Public School Teacher recertification. CEU’s available through Wytheville Community College.   “Collage makes something new without hiding the traces of the old…[it makes] something else out of a world already exploding with images, ideas, wreckage and ruin, artifacts, [...]

Taking an Art4Life Class needs to be on your bucket list for 2021! We are in the works of creating a mobile Art Cart to bring art outdoors so we can include more students. Schedule with more details coming soon. Tuesdays | 3:30-5pm Each Tuesday will be at a different CCSA campus in Downtown Galax. Pottery, Wood, Main & then [...]

We understand there are a variety of needs for art during this pandemic. On Wednesday we are going to be offering small group Art4Life classes live that will be recorded and available to view for a small fee virtually to reach more of our community. Schedule with more details coming soon. You will have the opportunity to register for these [...]

Fused Glass Open Studio 2020 with volunteer facilitation Wednesdays from 11:30am-2:30pm on below dates October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 $24 to confirm spot and 3 small projects, any additional or larger projects can be done and will be settled at the time of use. Must have taken a Warm Glass Fusing Class with Ron Davis in order [...]

Layers of Meaning: Creating Image Transfer Portraits for Historical Projects Instructor: Blythe King VMFA Workshop Date: Friday, May 7, 2021 Time: 1-4pm Workshop Fee: $40 Virtual Course ideal for Public School Teacher recertification. CEU’s available through Wytheville Community College. By creating portraits, artists have long held a pivotal role in recording history.  Contemporary artists create visual narratives that represent the [...]

Stained Glass | Holly Wreath CLASS IS FULL PLEASE CALL 276.236.3500  to be added to the waitlist Instructor: Jonni McGuire Class Dates: Tuesdays, November 17, 24, & December 1 & 8 Class Time: 5:30-7:30pm Class Fee: $114 including materials Early Bird Fee: $103.60 including materials Skill: Beginner + Age: 16+ Make this beautiful Stained Glass Wreath perfect for decorating or [...]