The Community Art School of the Alleghany Highlands
View, download or print a current schedule:
2019 Summer Term (June-August)
2019 Fall Term (September-December)
2019 Summer Term (June-August)
2019 Fall Term (September-December)
Special Upcoming Workshop with artist Brett LaGue!
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Paint Bold! A two-day plein air workshop to take your art to the next level.
Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 9AM - 4PM. Limited to 10 participants. Some painting experience (studio or plein air) recommended. Lunches included. $195 Nothing connects an artist to their work more than painting outdoors. The mountains, trains and historic town of Clifton Forge will inspire your creativity, offering you a relaxed weekend getaway. Local B&B’s and restaurants complete the picture. This workshop will help those who need to conquer the difficulties of painting on location and bring more depth to their work, getting more from observation then translating it through fundamentals of composition, color and values. We will paint at several locations around town, adjusting as needed based on the weather. A demo will be presented after lunch both days and all painting questions are up for discussion throughout the weekend. The limited class size allows for plenty of one on one attention. An optional critique will be available at the end of both Friday and Saturday. Although the demo and instruction will be geared towards oil painters, acrylic and watercolor artists are welcome in this workshop. For more details and a suggested materials list click here. |
CURRENT EXHIBIT
Portraits of Motherhood
A collection of black & white photographs
by Keely Noffsinger Massie
(Keely Massie Photography)
A collection of black & white photographs
by Keely Noffsinger Massie
(Keely Massie Photography)
UPCOMING CLASSES
Classes are listed by category under the Classes & Calendar tab above, or view and print the full schedule. Below are classes that are coming up, listed by class START DATE; note that many classes last more than one day!
Click on the titles for detailed information and to register. We hope to see you in a class soon!
Call or email the school if you have unanswered questions.
Click on the titles for detailed information and to register. We hope to see you in a class soon!
Call or email the school if you have unanswered questions.
** Denotes classes specifically for children (suggested ages indicated)
* Denotes classes open to children (check age/accompaniment requirements)
All others limited to Teens & Adults
* Denotes classes open to children (check age/accompaniment requirements)
All others limited to Teens & Adults
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REMAINING SUMMER CLASSES Custom scheduling for these courses (contact the School to arrange- at least 2 days ahead): -Studio Painting Private Lessons -Stone Carving Private Lessons (Alabaster Abstraction) -Paint 'n' Pour Private Party -Knitting Lessons -Crochet Lessons Full schedule of fall semester classes coming soon. Make sure you are on our email list to receive it as soon as it is ready! Aug 20 Open Woodshop for Experienced Woodworkers Aug 21 *Blacksmithing: Forge A Tomahawk Aug 22 Chair Yoga Aug 22 Yoga Beyond the Basics: Continuing to Flow Aug 23 *Weekend Glass Jewelry Pendants Aug 28 **Side-by-Side Art Exploration (ages 2-5) Aug 29 Chair Yoga CALL NOW to schedule Fall Music Lessons! We offer instruction in clarinet, piano, saxophone, and trumpet for children and adults, and we partner with Garth Newel Music Center's Allegheny Mountain String Project for children's lessons in violin, viola, and cello at our location. |
Have you shopped at The Art Store lately?
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BLUEGRASS JAM 3RD FRIDAY EVERY MONTH!! 7PM, FREE.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
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The gift of creating art = lasting memories.
The perfect gift for any age!
GIFT CERTIFICATES CAN BE APPLIED TOWARDS ANY CLASS.
Add the recipient details in the "Order Notes" box as you check out. The School will mail the certificate to you, or directly to the recipient with your personalized message. You may print a receipt after payment, however the actual gift certificate will be mailed by the School as directed by you. You may also purchase gift certificates in person at the School. Questions? Call 540-862-7275 or email cfsota@lumos.net
** IMPORTANT: Add the recipient details in the "ORDER NOTES" box as you check out. We can mail the certificate(s) to you, or directly to recipient(s) with your personalized message. Gift Certificates are also available locally at the School. Questions, please call 540-862-7275.
The perfect gift for any age!
GIFT CERTIFICATES CAN BE APPLIED TOWARDS ANY CLASS.
Add the recipient details in the "Order Notes" box as you check out. The School will mail the certificate to you, or directly to the recipient with your personalized message. You may print a receipt after payment, however the actual gift certificate will be mailed by the School as directed by you. You may also purchase gift certificates in person at the School. Questions? Call 540-862-7275 or email cfsota@lumos.net
** IMPORTANT: Add the recipient details in the "ORDER NOTES" box as you check out. We can mail the certificate(s) to you, or directly to recipient(s) with your personalized message. Gift Certificates are also available locally at the School. Questions, please call 540-862-7275.
SAVE THE DATE!
8th Annual KRISKINDLMARKT| NOVEMBER 22-23, 2019
Annual Blacksmiths Hammer In
A Saturday in mid April 2020
Exact date to be Announced
LOCATED ON VIRGINIA'S WESTERN HIGHLANDS ARTISAN TRAIL
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Clifton Forge School of the Arts
The Community Art School of the Alleghany Highlands The Clifton Forge School of the Arts is a private non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the fine and applied arts to children, teens and adults living in the Alleghany Highlands and beyond. The School, located in the heart of downtown Clifton Forge, opened its doors in January 2011. Since then it has enrolled approximately 8,000 students. It is housed in two historic buildings on Church Street, encompassing a nearly two-acre specimen garden. The School of the Arts is funded by tuition and rental revenues, private donations by patrons of the arts and organizations such the Covington/Hot Springs Rotary Club, Kiwanis of the Alleghany Highlands, Jack Mason's Tavern, WestRock Corporation, and grants from the Town of Clifton Forge, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Alleghany Foundation, the Richard S. Reynolds Charitable Foundation, the William Reynolds Foundation, and the Nettleton Foundation. |
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We're proud to be in "The heART of the Alleghany Highlands!"
CLIFTON FORGE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
518 CHURCH STREET
CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24426
540-862-7275
518 CHURCH STREET
CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24426
540-862-7275
