Classes & workshops

Beginning Stained Glass

Virginia Beach

An introductory stained glass class, offered in evening and daytime sections.

Provider: Glass Act Stained Glass Studio

Roughly 7-week terms offered several times a year (evening Tuesdays, daytime Wednesdays), $125 per term. As of this check, the current summer term is already in progress and the next two scheduled terms are already at capacity — see the official site for the next open enrollment window.

Blacksmithing / Forging Classes

Chesapeake

Small-group forging classes for children, teens, and adults covering basic blacksmithing techniques and projects (knives, copper roses, cleavers, tomahawks, and other small items). Mobile forging instruction also offered.

Provider: Beach Blacksmith

Ongoing small-group classes; see official site for current schedule.

Build A Bowl

Columbia

A single-day ceramics workshop building a hand-formed bowl.

Provider: Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft

September 11, 2026.

Ceramics: Beginner Wheel-Throwing Workshop

Virginia Beach

A single-evening beginner wheel-throwing ceramics workshop, taught by Katie Kron. Members $60; nonmembers $75.

Provider: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Friday, September 25, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Developing Composition Ideas: Moving Beyond Copying

A painting masterclass with Kelly Borsheim on developing original composition ideas rather than copying reference material.

Provider: d'Art Center

September 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — $225 per person.

Drawing Workshop

Hampton

A single-day drawing workshop, taught by Devon Lawrence.

Provider: The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Emmy Lou Emu Lighted Puppet Lantern Workshop

Elizabeth City

A lighted-puppet lantern-making workshop for adults 18+, held at Arts of the Albemarle's Madrin Studio ahead of the Lights of the Albemarle Lantern Parade.

Provider: Arts of the Albemarle

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — $40 members / $50 non-members.

Hand-Building, Wheel-Throwing & Glazing Classes

Richmond

27 hours of instruction in hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques. Adults (19+) only; no clay experience necessary, suitable for beginner and intermediate potters.

Provider: Richmond Potters' Club

Four sessions a year, starting in January, April, July, and September.

Introduction to Blacksmithing

Virginia Beach

A one-day, roughly 6-hour introductory blacksmithing workshop with Joe Gentile; tools and materials provided. Participants must be 18 or older.

Provider: Gentile Forge

By arrangement — contact Joe Gentile directly for availability and pricing.

Introduction to Oil Painting: Egret

Isle of Wight County

A beginner-friendly two-day oil painting course covering basic techniques, color mixing, different mediums, and brushwork, taught by resident artist Diane Greenhalgh. Ages 16+; maximum 8 students.

Provider: The Arts Center @ 319

Instructor: Diane Greenhalgh

September 23 & 24, 2026, Wednesday and Thursday, 1–4 p.m. Register by September 20, 2026. $75 members / $85 non-members, plus a $25 materials fee.

Jars of Dust Pottery Classes

Virginia Beach

Hand-building and wheel-throwing pottery classes taught by professional potters in Jars of Dust's showroom studio in the ViBe Creative District.

Provider: Jars of Dust

Ongoing class series; see the official site for current session dates and availability.

Linocut Printmaking Workshop

Gloucester County

A two-day linocut printmaking workshop, taught by Lauren Sowder. $120.

Provider: Gloucester Arts on Main

Saturday–Sunday, August 22–23, 2026.

Metalsmithing: Twisted Horseshoe Hoops

A metalsmithing workshop with K.Courage Designs making twisted horseshoe-shaped hoop earrings.

Provider: d'Art Center

September 12, 2026, 2:00–4:30 p.m. — $110 per person, includes all supplies.

Oil Painting — Fall Session

Virginia Beach

A six-session oil painting course, taught by Rowena Federico Finn. Members $225; nonmembers $240.

Provider: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Wednesdays, September 23–October 28, 2026 (6 sessions), 6:00–8:30 p.m.

Perry Glass Studio Classes

Norfolk

Glassmaking classes for all skill levels at the Chrysler Museum of Art's Perry Glass Studio, covering glassblowing, casting, fusing, flameworking, and cold-working, with an assistantship program for emerging artists. Free glassblowing demonstrations are offered Tuesday–Sunday at noon; a recurring "Glass After Dark" program is also offered.

Provider: Chrysler Museum of Art — Perry Glass Studio

Studio open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Monday; class schedules and free daily noon demonstrations vary — see the registration link.

Plein Air Simplified: A Masterclass Series

A multi-day plein-air painting masterclass series with Nancy Tankersley.

Provider: d'Art Center

October 9–11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily — $550 per person.

Pottery & Visual Art Classes

Newport News

Pottery wheel and visual-art instruction for children and adults, including beginning wheel-throwing, watercolor, and handbuilding/sgraffito workshops, plus a monthly Potter's Guild membership and drop-in open studio sessions.

Provider: Village Studio Arts

Ongoing; class times vary by session, see the official site's booking system for current availability. Open studio available select days.

Sewing & Fashion Design Classes

Norfolk

Ongoing sewing and fashion-design classes, summer camps, and private lessons for children and teens.

Provider: Little Stitch Studio

Ongoing; see official site for current schedule.

Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop

Virginia Beach

A single-day stained glass suncatcher workshop, taught by Sue Hill. Members $100; nonmembers $115.

Provider: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Watercolor Studio I

Hampton

A six-session watercolor class, taught by Pam Oden.

Provider: The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center

Wednesdays, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026, 10:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding Classes

Norfolk

Ongoing wheel-throwing and handbuilding pottery classes, plus teen pottery classes and open studio hours.

Provider: All Hands Pottery

Ongoing; see official site for current schedule.

Wire Wrapping Rings Workshop

Gloucester County

A single-day wire-wrapped ring jewelry workshop, taught by Suzanne Elliot.

Provider: Gloucester Arts on Main

Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Wooden Boatbuilding Youth Program

Norfolk

A free, multi-week after-school/weekend program teaching Hampton Roads youth (ages 12–24) to build and row wooden boats, incorporating carpentry, math, science, and teamwork skills.

Provider: Tidewater Wooden Boat Workshop

Multiple sessions per week; see official site for current schedule. Free to participating families.