63rd Labor Day Art Show at RAL Art Center

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

The RAL Art Center invites all artists, 18 and older, to enter its annual Labor Day Art Show. We hope to exhibit 200 original works of art that have never been seen before! We plan to welcome many new, first-time artists to our 63rd Labor Day Art Show. This art show is not juried, but […]

Workshop: Sea Creatures or Abstracts

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

This exciting one-day class is for anyone who would like to learn more about the wonderful mixture of cold wax and oils! This class offering is also just in time for RAL's upcoming October show with the theme: “Water-Above and Below”.  Artist/Instructor Gloria Clifford

$125

Mixology of Flesh Tones

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

This is a one-day class reviewing specifically the many colors that make up the wide and varied nuances of the human face (and body). Which reds, blues, greens, browns and ochres and whites to do you need to capture what you see? Are there magic formulas or just special paints you need to buy?  This […]

$90 – $105

Try-It-Tuesday: Chihuly Inspired Bowl/Vessel

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Join artist and instructor Doug Mock for this exciting class where you will create a very fun and colorful bowl/vessel inspired by Dale Chihuly’s Macchia series. Macchia is Italian for “spot”, and this will be our jumping off point as we create our masterpiece. Chihuly’s creative journey with this series was driven by the 300 […]

$35 – $40

September Paint Night: Pumpkin Patch Painting Adventure

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Join us for a fun night creating a Pumpkin-themed painting. Instructor Brenda Sylvia (www.silverravenstudios.com) will help you create your own unique version of a still-life painting of pumpkins. The best thing about pumpkins is that they come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures so there is no wrong way to paint one. You will […]

$35 – $40

Try-It-Tuesday: Decoupage Oyster Shells

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Join artist/instructor Stephanie Brown for a fun evening creating beautiful pieces of oyster art. Oyster decoupage is super easy and can be used for many things. Choose from an array of different themed napkins and create a collection of elegant Christmas ornaments, or bright summer napkin holders, a one-of-a-kind ring dish or even a wine […]

$35 – $40

Mixology of Grays and Blacks

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Some people believe the color gray is about gloom and depression, but artists know that grays and neutrals are the magic that allow the eye to rest and allows for smooth transitions without losing the beauty of your brush work. This one-day class will teach you how to mix cool grays, warm grays and neutrals […]

$90 – $105

October Paint Night: African Zebra

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Join artist and instructor Doug Mock as you design and paint a beautiful zebra using India ink and oil pastel. Go wild, go mild, get crazy with color or go for a more realistic effect. The sky’s the limit as you bring your masterpiece to life! Artists will study the color wheel to determine and […]

$35 – $40

Event Series How to Draw: Drawing 1

How to Draw: Drawing 1

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

The skill of drawing leads to most all other art forms within the art world. Session #1 is the first of two, five-week courses for beginners who have always wanted to learn to draw but thought they couldn't. It is also for those who desire to better develop their drawing techniques. Instruction begins with learning […]

$220 – $253

Drawing Using Perspective Techniques: Drawing ll

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

This is the second five-week course with an emphasis on more advanced drawing skills. In this second session, the understanding of perspective and perspective drawing will be highly emphasized and practiced. Because an understanding of skills learned in Session #1 are necessary, YOU MUST TAKE SESSION #1 before taking Session #2. By the end of this second […]

$220 – $253

Workshop: Watercolor Painting from the True Beginner

RAL Art Center 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA, United States

Do you have the desire to paint in watercolor but don’t know where to start…then this is your chance! Artists will learn about supplies, beginning techniques, choosing subject matter and achieving results that are sure to please. Open your mind, prepare to learn, have some fun, and enjoy the beauty of all that watercolor has […]

$255 – $293