Classes & Workshops
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. We continue to develop new offerings in a variety of art forms, so please check back often or sign up for the monthly ArtScene email newsletter.
Register or Learn More
For information or to reserve a space in a class, email
info@HampshireArts.org
or call
304-834-8369.
August at HCAC
The Arts Council is taking a bit of a break from scheduled classes in August — but there is still plenty going on, and more classes are coming this fall.
If you are interested in taking a class, teaching a class or offering a workshop, please let us know. We are always interested in hearing what our community would like to learn and what local artists and artisans would like to teach.
Upcoming Class
HANDS-ON FIBER ARTS WORKSHOP
Master Modern Crochet: Heritage Spa & Cottage Goods
Spend a hands-on morning learning modern crochet techniques while creating useful, heritage-inspired spa and cottage goods. This workshop is designed to combine practical skills with the beauty and tradition of fiber arts.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 noon
WVSDB Campus, Romney, WV
Fee: $35 — materials included
Your workshop kit includes:
- 100% cotton yarn
- Carbonized bamboo crochet hook
- Printed guide
Learn from an award-winning West Virginia fiber artisan whose work has earned recognition at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the West Virginia state competition and the Hampshire County Fair.
Space is very limited — register early!
Plein Air Sessions
We are planning informal plein air sessions and may decide at the last minute when the weather looks especially good.
If you would like to be notified about upcoming plein air opportunities, email
info@HampshireArts.org.
Studio Sessions
Interested in joining others to create art in our studio? We get together periodically to paint and work on projects. These gatherings are often planned last-minute, so if you’d like to be on the notification list, please email Dale at
dalebw@msn.com.
Past Classes & Highlights
See something here you wish you had taken? Let us know! Popular classes may be offered again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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