Ongoing Artworks Activities for 2009!

Individual Youth Art Lessons - NEW  Homeschool classes starting August 13, 2009. Class fee $8.00 per student discounts for additional children in family.  Time 10-12 pm Call if this time does not work for you and we can work with  your and your child to set up more convenient time.  ArtWorks instructors  approach to teaching art is a welcome departure from typical art instruction books. Our homeschool art program meets the specific needs of homeschoolers.  A variety of fun applications teach both the expressive and technical aspects of art while allowing children to make choices about what and how they will draw, paint, and sculpt. Assignments work within the stages of artistic development of children and guide them to mature artistic expression in the visual arts. 

Also available are individual one on one lessons in painting, sculpting, collage etc.  Each lesson $10.00 hour, generally classes run one hour.  Ages 5-? welcome.  Also workshops for groups of 10 or more available check out our schedule of classes. 

Art Critique - Meets the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.  This is a chance to relax and visit with other artists, have a cup of coffee and bring your "works in progress" for discussion and suggestions in a positive, supportive atmosphere.  Open to older youth and adults of all skill levels.  Contact ArtWorks with your current email and we will place you on our reminder list. 

Individual Adult Lessons - Can be set up to meet your schedule and art interests.  Individual and small group lessons are available to suit your schedule.  Beginners welcome!  Lessons in Oil, Pastels, Watercolor, and Acrylic. Class fee for adults an affordable $10.00 per hour.

Wine Demonstration Class

Class held on one Saturday per month from 1 - 4 pm at the Winery on 2657 Burton Lane, Martinsville. Cost of class:  $50.00 paid as follows: $25.00 non-refundable registration fee paid at sign-up.  $25.00 balance paid day of class.  Spouses can join for $10.00 paid day of class.    

At completion of class you will receive a Gift Certificate for $50.00 toward the purchase of wine making material and equipment.  (if spouse joins you certificate will be $60.00)  Call ArtWorks for additional details. 

Stop by ArtWorks today and reserve your spot!!!  Great Class!

Remember....Students must be pre-registered for all classes no walk in please as we get the supplies ahead of time and may run out!  thanks!

Our New Schedule for 2010...More to come...

10:00am - 12:00pm Come join Sally Hedges into the abstract world of Watercolor Yupo painting. You will go home with an abstract masterpiece to impress your friends.   This is a fun class for beginners as well as experience painters.  Bring a friend and you and the friend will receive $3.00 off class fee!  Please pre-register so we have enough supplies.  Online Registration

 Adult- Painting in the Studio with MaryAnn Davis - Adult
Jan 16th, 2010 - Saturday  RESCHEDULING THIS CLASS!
9:00am - 14:00 pm             NO 16TH CLASS AS OF NOW.
Cost is $75.00 per student.  some supplies needed  pre-registration required to hold your spot.  This is an oil or pastel class whichever you prefer so bring your medium of choice.

*Note this class will be held at First Christian Church basement at 89 S. Main Street in Martinsville.  

**Also if bad weather rears its ugly head... we will have a snow date on  Jan 30th. 

 Get rid of those cold winter blues and sign up for a workshop with one of pastel and oils finest artist MaryAnn Davis.  MaryAnn will be showing you the ins and out of still life painting,she will have one set up for this class.   If you would rather do something on your own bring a photo for reference. Either way this will take the chill out of the day...check out some of MaryAnn's work on her website www.madavisart.com   Online Registration

 Youth -Cooky Cookie Caos
Feb 6, 2010 - Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm Class Fee $15.00                                                          
  Attention all you cookie monsters we will be decorating a GIANT pre-baked cookie for this class.  Yummm!  Sign up early and get your Cooky cookie hats on this is sure to be a favorite for all.  All supplies included. Pre-registration required. 
 Online Registration

Youth - Gingerbread Heart House
Feb 13, 2010 - Saturday
11:00 pm - 2:00pm
Cost is $15.00 per student
Free T-Shirt! first 12 students pre-register to hold your t-shirt...

 We will be constructing and building and icing and decorating a wonderful Valentines day house....Great gift for mom, dad or grandma or just to keep and decorate your room.  Pre- registration required.  Online Registration

Youth - Move it Mobiles Wildlife Nature Mobile
Feb 20, 2010 - Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Cost is $15.00 per student

Come in and make a nature mobile for your room, or outside or just for fun!  We will be constructing a mobile out of natures materials.  Must pre-register to hold your spot in class.    Online Registration

Youth  - Fantastic Faces 
Feb 27, 2010 - Saturday
11:00am - 2:00pm
Class Fees:  $15.00  

Express your unique point of view using paint, paper, found objects, egg shells, wire, cardboard, wood, seeds and other items to create a self portrait.  pre-register required.   Online Registration

Youth - Springs Blowing in the Wind
March 6, 2010 - Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Class Fees:  $15.00  Includes Supplies

Make an outside wind sock, flag or other outside art in this fun workshop. There will be wild colors a-flyin!   pre-registration required.    Online Registration

Youth  -Lucky Leprechauns!
March 13, 2010 Saturday

10:00am - 2:00pm 
Class Fee:  $15.00 All supplies included pre-registration required. 

We are at it again!  We will be making some fantastical fantasy people, animals use your imagination and create a new species.  Using polymer colorful clay on this one so won't you join us?  Online Registration

Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my!  come sculpt a wildlife creature out of air dry clay.  Sure to get your hands gooey and dirty what fun!  Remember pre-registraton required.   Online Registration

Youth - Brush Strokes for Small Folks 
March 27, 2010 - Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm  (5:00 pm return for Art Show)
Class Fees:  $15.00  

We will be painting and creating a mini masterpiece. This will be a fun class because later that day at 5:00 pm we will showcase every students art in the Mini Masters Art show.  Tell Grandma and pa to come see what you can do drinks and snacks will be served.    Online Registration

 April 2-11 Spring Break no workshops these two weeks 
 

Adults and Youth - 51th Anniversay Plein Air Painting Contest.  More info to come this year we will be holding during our Fall Foliage Parade Weekend, think of the subject matter there!  Check back for more info!