Classes
Explore creative classes and hands-on workshops offered through the Hampshire County Arts Council.
HCAC offers classes and workshops for artists, makers, families, and community members who want to learn, create, and enjoy the arts together.
More classes in various arts are being created, so please check back often or sign up for the monthly ArtScene email newsletter.
Scroll down to see listings of past classes we have offered. If you see any that you would like to take, let us know and we will try to schedule them!
Register or Learn More
For more information and to reserve a space in any of these classes, email
classes@HampshireArts.org
or call
304-834-8369.
Upcoming Classes
Featured Creative Session: Bloom Skills Workshop
Presented by: Hampshire County Arts Council
Upcoming Summer Session
Studio 203, Brannon Building
WVSDB Campus, Romney, WV
Registration: Open now. Space is limited.
Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore new creative disciplines, hone your artistic talents, and develop unique hands-on skills in a collaborative community atmosphere.
This workshop is designed to help local makers and art enthusiasts expand their personal design horizons. Instructors will guide you through project composition, material setups, and expressive techniques.
All artistic backgrounds and experience levels are welcome to attend. Please bring your enthusiasm and creative curiosity! Full supply lists and structural schedules will be emailed directly to registered participants.
Reserve Your Space
For more information and to reserve a space in any of these classes, email
classes@HampshireArts.org
or call
304-834-8369.
More Classes Coming Soon
The Arts Council is developing more classes in various arts, including classes geared more toward beginners. Please keep an eye on this page, visit
HampshireArts.org,
or sign up for the monthly ArtScene email newsletter.
Past Classes & Highlights
The Magic of Tie-Dyeing (June 2026)
Instructor: Michael Blake
The Arts Council hosted a beginner session focused on the lively history of tie-dyeing and the art of modern color mixing. Participants discovered methods for generating custom, intentional shapes and applying textile-safe pigment configurations on 100% cotton fabric layouts.
Everything You Need or Want to Know About Artists’ Paint Brushes (June 2026)
Instructor: Nancy Judd
Local artist Nancy Judd hosted a special class covering the wonderful and mysterious paint brushes that creators collect. The seminar explored styles of brushes, brush strokes, stroke care, and situational usage for watercolor, oil, and acrylic media options.
This class targeted intermediate practitioners of all age brackets who wished to understand their brush toolkits more deeply.
Celebrate America 250: Create an Antique for Future Generations (June 2026)
Instructor: Nancy Judd
Participants celebrated America 250 by bringing in small wooden or metal items to decorate with custom historic patterns, script, and dates spanning 1776–2026.
Plein Air Classes in May
Great fun was had at two plein air classes in May. One was at Marion Mich’s Wineberry Garden in Romney, and the other was at Chris Madden’s Rushing River Studio near Augusta.
At Marion’s, artists enjoyed the gardens and a beautiful opportunity to work outdoors.
At Chris’s, while it was a bit drippy outside to say the least, participants enjoyed working in his studio and learning about oil painting and more.
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