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.
Plein Air Workshop with Purnell Pettyjohn
Wednesday, October 14 OR Thursday, October 15 (rain date), 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pack a lunch!
Tuition: $75
Location: Lynchburg
Lynchburg City Cemetery, Pest House
Purnell will send you a list of supplies to bring for “on location” painting. You may draw it before the workshop so that your time is spent painting.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 14 OR Thursday, October 15 (rain date), 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pack a lunch!
Tuition: $75
Location: Lynchburg
Lynchburg City Cemetery, Pest House
Purnell will send you a list of supplies to bring for “on location” painting. You may draw it before the workshop so that your time is spent painting.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com
Visual Journals with Katie Roseveare
Age: Middle School through Adult
Saturdays, October 24 - November 21, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $120 plus a $15.00 supply fee
Location: Lynchburg
Visual Journaling is a process of self-expression opening the door to creativity. There are many techniques that can be applied and any number of media may be used. It is the individual’s choice as to what is available and feels good to use. Visual Journaling can be used as a meditative, academic, travel, or spiritual tool. The possibilities are limitless.
This class will introduce your student to a variety of ways to begin and possibly maintain a method of creative process. The greatest piece will be experiencing that there are no mistakes only developing and building opportunities.
The student should have a journal with mix media weight pages preferably 9x12 or 11x14 size. If your student has favorite art supplies, they are encouraged to bring them. We will keep a significant distance throughout the room from each other, use hand sanitizer and masks to keep each other safe. Class size is also limited.
Katie Roseveare was a middle and elementary school teacher for 14 years and has taught hundreds of children. Visual Journaling is a technique she used with students during classes as well as for afterschool enrichment.
For additional information and to register, please contact Katie at roseveareka@comcast.net.
Age: Middle School through Adult
Saturdays, October 24 - November 21, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $120 plus a $15.00 supply fee
Location: Lynchburg
Visual Journaling is a process of self-expression opening the door to creativity. There are many techniques that can be applied and any number of media may be used. It is the individual’s choice as to what is available and feels good to use. Visual Journaling can be used as a meditative, academic, travel, or spiritual tool. The possibilities are limitless.
This class will introduce your student to a variety of ways to begin and possibly maintain a method of creative process. The greatest piece will be experiencing that there are no mistakes only developing and building opportunities.
The student should have a journal with mix media weight pages preferably 9x12 or 11x14 size. If your student has favorite art supplies, they are encouraged to bring them. We will keep a significant distance throughout the room from each other, use hand sanitizer and masks to keep each other safe. Class size is also limited.
Katie Roseveare was a middle and elementary school teacher for 14 years and has taught hundreds of children. Visual Journaling is a technique she used with students during classes as well as for afterschool enrichment.
For additional information and to register, please contact Katie at roseveareka@comcast.net.
Beginners Watercolor Painting 2 with Purnell Pettyjohn
(second in a series of 3 sessions)
Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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)
Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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.
Intermediate Watercolor with Purnell Pettyjohn
6 Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2020, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
OR 6 Wednesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2020, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
Location: Lynchburg
For tree studies, color mixing combinations of greens and fall foliage will be presented. The class will study attractive shapes of limbs, "sky holes" of boughs of trees, textures of trunks using natural sponges, toothbrush, bristle and watercolor brushes. The class will combine watercolor with watersoluble and permanent ink to add dimension to a painting, along with experimenting with reflective silver or brass and fruit in a still life.
For additional information and to register, please contact Purnell at purnell.pettyjohn@gmail.com.
6 Tuesdays, November 3 - December 8, 2020, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
OR 6 Wednesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2020, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $180
NOTE: Masks are required and social distancing will be followed.
Location: Lynchburg
For tree studies, color mixing combinations of greens and fall foliage will be presented. The class will study attractive shapes of limbs, "sky holes" of boughs of trees, textures of trunks using natural sponges, toothbrush, bristle and watercolor brushes. The class will combine watercolor with watersoluble and permanent ink to add dimension to a painting, along with experimenting with reflective silver or brass and fruit in a still life.
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 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 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.
Pastel Painting for Beginning and Intermediate Students
with Christine Rooney
Please note: Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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
Please note: Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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
Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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.
Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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
Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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
Christine will resume her classes in 2021
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.