Embrace your creative side and explore your potential with our highly skilled and friendly teachers. They are experienced in guiding students of all levels in a stress-free environment. You are welcome to share comraderie with other artists by joining our open studio sessions and special interest groups.
Upcoming Demos & Classes
Shibori Workshop with Amanda
Saturday, June 17 - 12-3pm
Class Fee: $75 - materials provided (see description below)
Max enrollment 10, minimum of 6
Class Description: Shibori is an ancient dyeing technique that involves twisting, tying, stitching and using resist techniques to create patterns in fabric. Also known as Indigo Dyeing, the end result is a lovely dark blue. Join Amanda Smith in our side garden at our Crozet shop and see what kinds of surprises await you in the Indigo color vat!
All dye and basic tying and resist materials will be provided, as well as gloves for your hands. This can be a messy process, so plan to wear your ‘painting clothes’.
We’ll provide some dish towels for dyeing and practice, but please plan to bring up to 5 small to medium sized pieces of your own - think: button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. *White and light-colored natural fibers work best.
Cancellation refunds are honored up to 3 days prior to the event. We need time to allow for another participant to sign up. If you find that you are unable to attend after signing up, please contact artboxclassinfo@gmail.com to make arrangements.
Saturday, June 17 - 12-3pm
Class Fee: $75 - materials provided (see description below)
Max enrollment 10, minimum of 6
Class Description: Shibori is an ancient dyeing technique that involves twisting, tying, stitching and using resist techniques to create patterns in fabric. Also known as Indigo Dyeing, the end result is a lovely dark blue. Join Amanda Smith in our side garden at our Crozet shop and see what kinds of surprises await you in the Indigo color vat!
All dye and basic tying and resist materials will be provided, as well as gloves for your hands. This can be a messy process, so plan to wear your ‘painting clothes’.
We’ll provide some dish towels for dyeing and practice, but please plan to bring up to 5 small to medium sized pieces of your own - think: button-down shirts, t-shirts, tanks, leggings, white jeans, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. *White and light-colored natural fibers work best.
Cancellation refunds are honored up to 3 days prior to the event. We need time to allow for another participant to sign up. If you find that you are unable to attend after signing up, please contact artboxclassinfo@gmail.com to make arrangements.
Lynchburg Classes and Workshops
Art on 12th has a terrific lineup of classes and workshops.
Call 434-401-1620 for more information, or to sign up for the classes.
Call 434-401-1620 for more information, or to sign up for the classes.
Summer Workshops
Plein Air Workshop - Lynchburg Old City Cemetery with Purnell Pettyjohn
Monday, June 5, 2023, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tuition: $70
Location: Lynchburg
Students will select an area of interest to paint and Purnell will be present to guide or assist each, throughout the day. Be sure to pack a lunch.
Please contact Purnell for additional information and to register: purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Monday, June 5, 2023, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tuition: $70
Location: Lynchburg
Students will select an area of interest to paint and Purnell will be present to guide or assist each, throughout the day. Be sure to pack a lunch.
Please contact Purnell for additional information and to register: purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Beginner 1 For Teens (13 - 15 year olds) with Purnell Pettyjohn
Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30, 2023,
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Beginner 1 for Teens (16 - 18 year olds) with Purnell Pettyjohn
Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30, 2023,
1:30 - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Students will learn the basics of watercolor. They will learn how to paint smooth washes, mix colors, charge one color into another, glaze colors and mix various grays and greens.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30, 2023,
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Beginner 1 for Teens (16 - 18 year olds) with Purnell Pettyjohn
Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30, 2023,
1:30 - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Students will learn the basics of watercolor. They will learn how to paint smooth washes, mix colors, charge one color into another, glaze colors and mix various grays and greens.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Open Studio for Pastel, Drawing, Encaustic Students with Christine Rooney
Ongoing Summer, 2023
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $20 per week
Location: Lynchburg
This is time to work on your art with some supervision and suggestions. You many come freely according to your weekly schedule. I would describe it as a "study hall for grown-ups" (but you are free to talk.) It is not a session for beginners.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-907-1367.
Ongoing Summer, 2023
Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $20 per week
Location: Lynchburg
This is time to work on your art with some supervision and suggestions. You many come freely according to your weekly schedule. I would describe it as a "study hall for grown-ups" (but you are free to talk.) It is not a session for beginners.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-907-1367.
Fall Classes
Painting with Rosalie Day White
Resuming Fall 2023
NOTE: masks are required
Location: Lynchburg
Students can work in either oil or acrylic paints. The supply list will be available at The Art Box. For additional information and to register, please contact Rosalie at 434-528-4181 or rdaywhite@gmail.com.
Resuming Fall 2023
NOTE: masks are required
Location: Lynchburg
Students can work in either oil or acrylic paints. The supply list will be available at The Art Box. For additional information and to register, please contact Rosalie at 434-528-4181 or rdaywhite@gmail.com.
Pastel Painting for beginning and intermediate students
with Christine Rooney
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $175
Note: For those who cannot make all 6 consecutive classes, 2 make-up sessions are
scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 weeks, you may
continue for $15 per session.
Location: Lynchburg
This class includes demonstrations on techniques, composition, and experimenting
with materials.
If you are new to pastels, please don’t purchase supplies until the first class. Students
will be working on their own compositions with individual instruction. I will help you
decide on materials suitable for you. Materials may be purchased at the Art Box.
This class is for beginning and intermediate levels however, advanced students are
welcome! Particularly if they can’t attend the morning class.
Please contact Christine for more information and to register at 434-907-1367
with Christine Rooney
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $175
Note: For those who cannot make all 6 consecutive classes, 2 make-up sessions are
scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 weeks, you may
continue for $15 per session.
Location: Lynchburg
This class includes demonstrations on techniques, composition, and experimenting
with materials.
If you are new to pastels, please don’t purchase supplies until the first class. Students
will be working on their own compositions with individual instruction. I will help you
decide on materials suitable for you. Materials may be purchased at the Art Box.
This class is for beginning and intermediate levels however, advanced students are
welcome! Particularly if they can’t attend the morning class.
Please contact Christine for more information and to register at 434-907-1367
Pastel Painting for Advanced Students
with Christine Rooney
Resuming Fall 2023
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $175 morning or $190 for full day (with brief afternoon critiques)
Note: For those who cannot make all 6 consecutive classes 2 make-up sessions are
scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 sessions, you may
continue for $15 half day or $20 full day.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels and
understanding basic composition and color theory. The class includes demos,
discussions and critiques.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-907-1367.
with Christine Rooney
Resuming Fall 2023
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $175 morning or $190 for full day (with brief afternoon critiques)
Note: For those who cannot make all 6 consecutive classes 2 make-up sessions are
scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 sessions, you may
continue for $15 half day or $20 full day.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels and
understanding basic composition and color theory. The class includes demos,
discussions and critiques.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-907-1367.
Beginner Watercolor 1 with Purnell Pettyjohn
(first in a series of 3 sessions)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
This is an introduction to watercolors. The class will learn how to paint washes, mix various grays and green combinations. Softening edges and painting texture will be addressed during this session. Each week, students will receive a photo from Purnell. Students will draw the subject matter at home. After a class demo of that particular photo, students will paint.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
(first in a series of 3 sessions)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
This is an introduction to watercolors. The class will learn how to paint washes, mix various grays and green combinations. Softening edges and painting texture will be addressed during this session. Each week, students will receive a photo from Purnell. Students will draw the subject matter at home. After a class demo of that particular photo, students will paint.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Beginner Watercolor Painting 2 with Purnell Pettyjohn
(second in a series of 3 sessions)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
The class will learn how to paint flowers in a landscape, skies and clouds. By painting a group of rabbits, texture, washes and color charging will be addressed.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
(second in a series of 3 sessions)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
The class will learn how to paint flowers in a landscape, skies and clouds. By painting a group of rabbits, texture, washes and color charging will be addressed.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Beginners Watercolor Painting 3 with Purnell Pettyjohn
(third and last 6 week session of beginner series)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Students will learn why you paint certain things in a landscape first, second, etc., using the same photo (a house in a landscape). Using your own photo, you will paint a white animal portrait one week and a black animal portrait the next week. The class will also paint reflections on water, along with moving water.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
(third and last 6 week session of beginner series)
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Students will learn why you paint certain things in a landscape first, second, etc., using the same photo (a house in a landscape). Using your own photo, you will paint a white animal portrait one week and a black animal portrait the next week. The class will also paint reflections on water, along with moving water.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Purnell Pettyjohn
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
This session will address how to handle various aspects of water. The class will capture the power of a waterfall in their paintings. They will be challenged to learn how to depict the hard, rough rock formations that lie behind the falls. They will also use diluted Gouache to depict a translucent spray of a fountain. Both of these techniques are quite different. The last lesson will undertake a light streaked wave over rocks.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Resuming Fall 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
This session will address how to handle various aspects of water. The class will capture the power of a waterfall in their paintings. They will be challenged to learn how to depict the hard, rough rock formations that lie behind the falls. They will also use diluted Gouache to depict a translucent spray of a fountain. Both of these techniques are quite different. The last lesson will undertake a light streaked wave over rocks.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.