Classes & Workshops
Explore creative classes and hands-on workshops offered through the Hampshire County Arts Council. New opportunities are added throughout the year, so please check back often.
Register or Learn More
For information or to reserve a space in a class, email
classes@HampshireArts.org
or call
304-834-8369.
September 19: Beginner Crochet Workshop
HANDS-ON FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP
Master Modern Crochet: Heritage Spa & Cottage Goods
This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on foundational crochet skills and useful handmade pieces. Participants will learn single and double crochet while beginning a cotton washcloth and reusable facial round.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 • 10:00 am–12:00 noon
Studio 203, Brannon Building, WVSDB Campus, Romney, WV
Fee: $35 — all materials included
Your workshop kit includes:
- 100% cotton yarn
- Carbonized bamboo crochet hook
- Printed guide
Space is limited — register early.
October 10: Oil Painting Class with Chris Madden
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP
Oil Painting with Chris Madden
Join artist Chris Madden for a four-hour oil painting class at Rushing River Studio. Bring your favorite paints, brushes and other painting supplies. If the weather is good, participants will have an opportunity to paint en plein air.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Rushing River Studio, Augusta, WV
Fee: $35 per student
November 10: Watercolor with Kristen Colebank
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP — SAVE THE DATE
Bits and Pieces with Kristen Colebank
Kristen Colebank will offer a watercolor class focused on the small details that make a painting fun and wonderful.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • 10:00 am–3:00 pm
HCAC Studio • Lunch break included
Additional details and registration information will be announced soon.
Have an Idea for a Class?
Interested in taking a class, teaching a class or offering a workshop? We are always interested in hearing what our community would like to learn and what local artists and artisans would like to teach. Email
classes@HampshireArts.org.
Past Classes & Workshops
See something here you wish you had taken? Let us know. Popular classes may be offered again.
Plein Air Classes
May 2026
Artists gathered at Marion Mich’s Wineberry Garden in Romney and Chris Madden’s Rushing River Studio near Augusta for two creative outdoor painting experiences.
Celebrate America 250: Create an Antique for Future Generations
Instructor: Nancy Judd — June 6, 2026
Participants painted small wooden and metal heirloom pieces using traditional colonial designs, patterns and commemorative elements.
The Magic of Tie-Dyeing
Instructor: Michael Blake — June 7, 2026
A hands-on beginner workshop exploring the history of tie-dyeing, color blending, folding patterns and practical applications on cotton garments.
Everything You Need or Want to Know About Artists’ Paint Brushes
Instructor: Nancy Judd — June 14, 2026
An informative masterclass covering brush styles, brush strokes, uses for different paint media and proper tool care.
Let Your Watercolor Skills Bloom: 5-Part Series
Instructor: Kristen Colebank — July 7 through August 4, 2026
A five-part series for beginning and intermediate watercolorists covering drawing basics, paint characteristics, washes, color mixing, light and shadow, simplification, creative play and experimentation.
Drawing the Still Life
Instructor: Chris Madden — July 16, 2026
Participants explored still-life composition, line, light and shadow, and translating what they see onto paper using charcoal and graphite.