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 Workshops

R&F Encaustic Demonstration
When: Saturday, October 21, 1-3pm
Where: Crozet & Lynchburg
Cost: FREE - Registration Required
Ever felt drawn to try encaustic but discouraged about safety or process? Join us for a demonstration of R&F's encaustics and walk away with a new perspective and perhaps a new way to express yourself! Learn about studio setup, tools, supports, and painting techniques with this versatile medium. We are pleased to have our friend Christine Rooney running the Lynchburg event and our very own Amanda Smith in Crozet.
When: Saturday, October 21, 1-3pm
Where: Crozet & Lynchburg
Cost: FREE - Registration Required
Ever felt drawn to try encaustic but discouraged about safety or process? Join us for a demonstration of R&F's encaustics and walk away with a new perspective and perhaps a new way to express yourself! Learn about studio setup, tools, supports, and painting techniques with this versatile medium. We are pleased to have our friend Christine Rooney running the Lynchburg event and our very own Amanda Smith in Crozet.
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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.
Fall Classes

Painting with Rosalie Day White
6 Tuesdays, September 12 - October 17, 2023, 9:00 - 11:30 am
OR 6 Wednesdays, September 13 - October 18, 2023, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
NOTE: masks optional
Tuition: $175.00
Location: Lynchburg
Explore and paint using your choice of 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.
6 Tuesdays, September 12 - October 17, 2023, 9:00 - 11:30 am
OR 6 Wednesdays, September 13 - October 18, 2023, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
NOTE: masks optional
Tuition: $175.00
Location: Lynchburg
Explore and paint using your choice of 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
Beginning October 4, 2023
6 Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 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
Beginning October 4, 2023
6 Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 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
Beginning October 4, 2023
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 morning or $195 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
Beginning October 4, 2023
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or full day 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 morning or $195 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.

Encaustic and Mixed Media Painting with Christine Rooney
Beginning October 5, 2023
6 Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 and the opportunity to stay an extra hour for $15 per class
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 per session.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels, oils, watercolor, waxes, drawing, or prints. There is a strong emphasis on encaustic painting which is an ancient process of painting with molten beeswax, resin and pigments. We will be using heated surfaces, heat guns, and small blow torches. 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 emphasis on safety. Materials can be purchased at the Art Box. Please contact Christine for additional information and to register at 434-907-1367.
Beginning October 5, 2023
6 Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuition: $180 and the opportunity to stay an extra hour for $15 per class
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 per session.
Location: Lynchburg
This class is for students with previous experience using soft pastels, oils, watercolor, waxes, drawing, or prints. There is a strong emphasis on encaustic painting which is an ancient process of painting with molten beeswax, resin and pigments. We will be using heated surfaces, heat guns, and small blow torches. 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 emphasis on safety. Materials can be purchased at the Art Box. 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)
Resumes in November 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)
Resumes in November 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.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Purnell Pettyjohn
Resumes in November 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Wet - into - Wet procedure will be addressed in this session. Students will spritz water in areas of paper to soften or mute brushwork. By wetting the entire piece of paper, students will be able to work on loose brush work first and delve into more detail, as the paper starts to dry. With this process, loosely painted bird, butterfly or frog study will be greatly enhanced.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
Resumes in November 2023
Tuition: $200
Location: Lynchburg
Wet - into - Wet procedure will be addressed in this session. Students will spritz water in areas of paper to soften or mute brushwork. By wetting the entire piece of paper, students will be able to work on loose brush work first and delve into more detail, as the paper starts to dry. With this process, loosely painted bird, butterfly or frog study will be greatly enhanced.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.