CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

SCHEDULED Classes

All Fall 2021 classes for children are complete. Look for our new schedule of January-February 2022 classes to be published on December 14!
​Adult classes open to children with certain restrictions: (see Adult/Teen class listings for details) Beginner Blacksmithing, Weekend Glass Jewelry Pendants, Beginner Knitting or Crochet, Beginner Woodturning Projects, and Introduction To CNC: Mailbox Hanging House Number​

CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT 

These classes are available for custom scheduling to fit your calendar; see class size for minimum and maximum group numbers and contact the School to coordinate with instructor to set a date.

CB-100: TRADITIONAL DRAWING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

$30.00
SEE DETAILS

CP-100: TRADITIONAL PAINTING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

$30.00
SEE DETAILS
​Other children’s classes and activities tentatively being planned: Build a Fairy Garden, Build a Birdhouse, Build a Wooden Toy, Lego Club, Chess Club, Etiquette Parties. Let us know if you’re interested!​
VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND CELLO LESSONS 
INSTRUCTORS: JAIME MCARDLE & JULIA GOUDIMOVA
AGES: 6 and up
Wednesday afternoon lessons for violin and viola
Thursday afternoon lessons for cello

Clifton Forge School of the Arts is the Alleghany County teaching home for the Allegheny Mountain String Project, an educational program of Garth Newel Music Center.  The AMSP offers private lessons for violin and viola with instructor Jaime McArdle and for cello with instructor Julia Goudimova.  Scholarships and instrument rental are available; cost should not be a barrier to any potential student.  AMSP students of appropriate playing level have access to the youth orchestra program directed by Gretta Sandberg, at no cost to students thanks to a generous grant from the Alleghany Foundation.  For additional information, please contact the Garth Newel Music Center at 540-839-5018 or email JaimeMcArdle@icloud.com.

REGISTRATION POLICY

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY as classes are filled by 1st PAID and all have limited spaces available.

TUITION: 
Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration and must be at least 3 business days prior to class start.
Please note: some classes require registration more notice as indicated in class description.
MATERIALS FEES are to be paid to the instructor or to the School, by check or cash, at the 1st class session.

PAYMENT METHODS:
ONLINE: Credit cards 
IN PERSON: Cash/check/credit card.
Office is open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Closed Sunday & Monday.
BY MAIL: Call (540) 862-7275 to Reserve and mail check ASAP to PO Box 406, Clifton Forge, VA 24422. 
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CANCELLATIONS:
Fees may be fully refunded if notice is given to the School more than 3 business days in advance of the start of the first meeting of class. Unexpected circumstances may also cause a delay or cancellation of a class. ​The School will take reasonable measures to contact each student and class will be rescheduled or fees refunded.  

​INCLEMENT WEATHER  - SCHOOL CLOSINGS:  WE FOLLOW THE CANCELLATION DECISION OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER &  ​CLOSINGS. FIND UPDATES ON THEIR WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE. 

There's a lot to see & do in the Alleghany Highlands when taking a class! Here are some PLACES TO STAY and AREA INFO

CUSTOMIZED CLASSES AVAILABLE at
Clifton Forge School of the Arts

We offer a wide variety for all ages and interests. Classes may be single or multi-sessions, while workshops may be a day, or part of several days. The School has well developed studios for Blacksmithing, Glass, Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Woodworking, and several sunlit classrooms. We love creating art experiences tailored to the individual needs of organizations, families, homeschoolers, and tourists based on your interests. 

​Some of our recent customized courses have included: drawing course modeled after Lewis and Clark's documentation of the natural world for a Scout troop; summer Scout badge projects; public school art education hours; family art classes for Douthat State Park vacationers; and Paint 'n Pour classes for work, friends, and special interest groups.