The “Five W’s of Plein Air” workshop

Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the HCAC studios at the Brannon Building on the WVSDB campus in Romney, will help novice and intermediate plein air painters learn a step-by-step approach for a painting design roadmap, which forms the foundation for a successful plein air painting experience.

Taught by Kristen Colebank, the workshop is suitable for artists working in all painting media (acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, etc.) Students should have basic drawing skills and should bring a small sketchbook and their preferred drawing materials (pencil, pen, markers) for creating value sketches. Class time will take place indoors and outdoors, and students are welcome to bring easels and/or camp chairs for the outside portion of the class. Students should also pack a light lunch. Cost for the class is $25; enrollment for ages 14 and up, is limited to nine students.

To register for the course or for more information, email classes@HampshireArts.org or call Dale at 304-834-8369.

Anyone Can Draw Class with Robin Pancake

Robin Pancake’s popular class is back. Saturday, August 19, 10am to 1pm. Ages 16 and up.  All materials provided. $30 per student. The class will meet in studio 203 in the Brannon Building. To make reservations or for info email classes@HampshireArts.org 

2023 Hampshire Highlands Arts & Music Festival

Mark your calendars now for this fun family festival, Saturday, September 9, 2023.  Artists are encouraged to sign up now for booth space.  See further details and the Registration Form on the Festival page.  

Learn all about the festival and it great lineup of events in the online festival booklet. 

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