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.
Free Demonstration in Crozet and Lynchburg
R&F Pigment Stick Demonstration with Christine Rooney
Lynchburg: Postponed
Crozet: Postponed
This demonstration offers a relaxed environment where participants can see and experience Pigment Sticks firsthand. Topics covered will include: how Pigment Sticks allow artists to explore traditional and alternative methods of painting with oil by allowing them to draw or paint directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity; what Pigment Sticks are (pigment and linseed oil); health and safety when working with Pigment Sticks (including proper disposal of oil soaked rags and paper towels); appropriate supports and tools; transparent vs. opaque Pigment Sticks; building a surface, monoprinting, image transfer, and mark making; and additional techniques (the use of cold wax, Gelli plates, etc.) as time permits.
This demonstration is free but pre-registration is required. To register please contact the location where you wish to attend the presentation.
For Lynchburg: please call 434-401-1620 or email artboxva@hotmail.com
For Crozet: please call 434-989-0032 or email artboxvirginia@gmail.com
Lynchburg: Postponed
Crozet: Postponed
This demonstration offers a relaxed environment where participants can see and experience Pigment Sticks firsthand. Topics covered will include: how Pigment Sticks allow artists to explore traditional and alternative methods of painting with oil by allowing them to draw or paint directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity; what Pigment Sticks are (pigment and linseed oil); health and safety when working with Pigment Sticks (including proper disposal of oil soaked rags and paper towels); appropriate supports and tools; transparent vs. opaque Pigment Sticks; building a surface, monoprinting, image transfer, and mark making; and additional techniques (the use of cold wax, Gelli plates, etc.) as time permits.
This demonstration is free but pre-registration is required. To register please contact the location where you wish to attend the presentation.
For Lynchburg: please call 434-401-1620 or email artboxva@hotmail.com
For Crozet: please call 434-989-0032 or email artboxvirginia@gmail.com
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.
Pastel Painting for Beginning and Intermediate Students
with Christine Rooney
6 Wednesdays through June 2021, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $160
Note: two make-up sessions are scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 weeks, you many continue for $15 per session.
Note: masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
Location: Lynchburg
Students are introduced to a variety of pastel and paper options. Instruction includes demonstrations however students will be working on their own compositions with individual instruction. Some drawing and composition skills are recommended but no previous pastel experience is required.
Please contact Christine for more information and to register at 434-907-1367.
with Christine Rooney
6 Wednesdays through June 2021, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $160
Note: two make-up sessions are scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 weeks, you many continue for $15 per session.
Note: masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
Location: Lynchburg
Students are introduced to a variety of pastel and paper options. Instruction includes demonstrations however students will be working on their own compositions with individual instruction. Some drawing and composition skills are recommended but no previous pastel experience is required.
Please contact Christine for more information and to register at 434-907-1367.
Pastel Painting for Advanced Students with Christine Rooney
6 Wednesdays, through June 2021
10:30 am - 12:30 pm or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $160 morning or $180 for full day (with brief afternoon critiques)
Note: two 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.
Note: masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
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.
Note: This class is full. Call to be placed on the waiting list.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-384-0188 or 434-907-1367.
6 Wednesdays, through June 2021
10:30 am - 12:30 pm or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $160 morning or $180 for full day (with brief afternoon critiques)
Note: two 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.
Note: masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
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.
Note: This class is full. Call to be placed on the waiting list.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-384-0188 or 434-907-1367.
Pastel Painting with Mixed Media including Encaustics
with Christine Rooney
6 Thursdays, through June 2021, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuition: $160 and the opportunity to stay an extra hour for $10 per class
Note: 2 make-up sessions are scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 sessions, you may continue for $15 per session.
Note: Masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels and the desire to incorporate other media such as watercolor, waxes, and prints and also a variety of surfaces. There is a strong emphasis on encaustic painting. Students should understand basic composition and color theory since they are expected to work independently on their own compositions. The class includes demonstrations, discussions, and critiques.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-384-0188 or 434-907-1367 or email at christine_rooney@msn.com.
with Christine Rooney
6 Thursdays, through June 2021, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Tuition: $160 and the opportunity to stay an extra hour for $10 per class
Note: 2 make-up sessions are scheduled after the 6 weeks. For those who have attended all 6 sessions, you may continue for $15 per session.
Note: Masks are required and space is limited to allow for appropriate distancing in the classroom.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels and the desire to incorporate other media such as watercolor, waxes, and prints and also a variety of surfaces. There is a strong emphasis on encaustic painting. Students should understand basic composition and color theory since they are expected to work independently on their own compositions. The class includes demonstrations, discussions, and critiques.
Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-384-0188 or 434-907-1367 or email at christine_rooney@msn.com.
Beginner Watercolors with Purnell Pettyjohn
(first in a series of 3 sessions)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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.
Beginners Watercolor Painting 2 with Purnell Pettyjohn
(second in a series of 3 sessions)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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)
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
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 with Purnell Pettyjohn
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
Location: Lynchburg
The class will work wet-in-wet by controlling tones and color. Through this method, mist and haze will be one of the lessons addressed. Students will take photos of people in a cityscape or landscape bundled up in the cold, walking or talking to one another. By practicing the figure or figures, students will become familiar and comfortable with adding people in their paintings. The class will also enhance their watercolors by introducing watercolor pencils, along with pen and ink.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
resumes Fall 2021
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
Location: Lynchburg
The class will work wet-in-wet by controlling tones and color. Through this method, mist and haze will be one of the lessons addressed. Students will take photos of people in a cityscape or landscape bundled up in the cold, walking or talking to one another. By practicing the figure or figures, students will become familiar and comfortable with adding people in their paintings. The class will also enhance their watercolors by introducing watercolor pencils, along with pen and ink.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Painting with Rosalie Day White
Rosalie will resume her classes in the Fall 2021
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.
Rosalie will resume her classes in the Fall 2021
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.