Due to the need for health precautions and based on the guidelines and restrictions issued by the state of Virginia involving COVID-19, all classes and events scheduled through June 10, 2020 have been postponed or cancelled at Clifton Forge School of the Arts.
We will continue to monitor the developing circumstances and make future decisions based on the latest information. Students already registered for a cancelled class can hold their payment as credit for a future session of the same class or receive a full tuition refund. You should have received an email asking your preference. Contact us at cfsota@lumos.net for more information.
We will announce future class dates once normal scheduling and operations resume.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time of uncertainty.
Look for upcoming posts on our Facebook page for art inspiration and creative ideas to pass the time spent at home! https://www.facebook.com/cfsotarts/
We look forward to creating art and music in person together in the near future. In the meantime, we encourage you to share your individual artistic creations with us on social media or via email- be sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
As always, we appreciate your support of Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the community art school of the Alleghany Highlands.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Keely Noffsinger Massie, Program Coordinator
cfsota@lumos.net
(540) 862-7275
We will continue to monitor the developing circumstances and make future decisions based on the latest information. Students already registered for a cancelled class can hold their payment as credit for a future session of the same class or receive a full tuition refund. You should have received an email asking your preference. Contact us at cfsota@lumos.net for more information.
We will announce future class dates once normal scheduling and operations resume.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time of uncertainty.
Look for upcoming posts on our Facebook page for art inspiration and creative ideas to pass the time spent at home! https://www.facebook.com/cfsotarts/
We look forward to creating art and music in person together in the near future. In the meantime, we encourage you to share your individual artistic creations with us on social media or via email- be sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
As always, we appreciate your support of Clifton Forge School of the Arts, the community art school of the Alleghany Highlands.
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Keely Noffsinger Massie, Program Coordinator
cfsota@lumos.net
(540) 862-7275
DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING & SCULPTURE
B-210: PAINT BOLD! A TWO-DAY PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP TO TAKE YOUR ART TO THE NEXT LEVEL
INSTRUCTOR: BRETT LaGUE
2 days
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUITION: $195 (lunches included)
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&Bs 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 and 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 (max. of 10) 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, go to https://brettlague.com/blog/147641/plein-airs-everyday-tools
INSTRUCTOR: BRETT LaGUE
2 days
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TUITION: $195 (lunches included)
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&Bs 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 and 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 (max. of 10) 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, go to https://brettlague.com/blog/147641/plein-airs-everyday-tools
PAINT A BARN QUILT
INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA CURRY
H-205: PAINT A BARN QUILT - BEGINNER
2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
H-206: PAINT A BARN QUILT - ADVANCED
2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70 (includes all materials except paint)
(Students must register at least a week prior to the first class to give the instructor adequate time to prepare the boards).
Barn quilts are a beautiful way to accessorize either the interior or exterior of your home. In this two-weekend class, artist Andrea Curry will show you how to make a 24” square barn quilt with colors that complement your decor. Graduates of Andrea’s Beginner class may register for the Advanced class, where they will take their skills and techniques to the next level. Advanced students wishing to make a 12” or 48” barn quilt must contact the School of the Arts at least two weeks prior to the class to arrange for that size board. The cost of a 48” square board is four times that of the 24” and there will be an additional materials charge due to the instructor at the first class. Students for both the Beginner and Advanced classes must bring an apron or wear clothing suitable for painting, a hair dryer, and up to six colors of interior/exterior latex paint (BEHR sample sizes of interior/exterior Premium Plus Ultra or Marquee from Home Depot are required; do not buy Valspar.) Please contact the School of the Arts if you have any question about your paint needs or these classes. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce hopes to establish a Barn Quilt Trail in our region and we look forward to helping you become part of it!
INSTRUCTOR: ANDREA CURRY
H-205: PAINT A BARN QUILT - BEGINNER
2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
H-206: PAINT A BARN QUILT - ADVANCED
2 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TUITION: $70 (includes all materials except paint)
(Students must register at least a week prior to the first class to give the instructor adequate time to prepare the boards).
Barn quilts are a beautiful way to accessorize either the interior or exterior of your home. In this two-weekend class, artist Andrea Curry will show you how to make a 24” square barn quilt with colors that complement your decor. Graduates of Andrea’s Beginner class may register for the Advanced class, where they will take their skills and techniques to the next level. Advanced students wishing to make a 12” or 48” barn quilt must contact the School of the Arts at least two weeks prior to the class to arrange for that size board. The cost of a 48” square board is four times that of the 24” and there will be an additional materials charge due to the instructor at the first class. Students for both the Beginner and Advanced classes must bring an apron or wear clothing suitable for painting, a hair dryer, and up to six colors of interior/exterior latex paint (BEHR sample sizes of interior/exterior Premium Plus Ultra or Marquee from Home Depot are required; do not buy Valspar.) Please contact the School of the Arts if you have any question about your paint needs or these classes. The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce hopes to establish a Barn Quilt Trail in our region and we look forward to helping you become part of it!
B-200: STUDIO PAINTING – PRIVATE LESSONS
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160
The Landscape. Four 2-hour lessons in choice of Oils or Acrylics - Judith will provide instruction in materials, composition, color mixing and color theory, and strategies for studio paintings. Start searching through your personal photo files now and bring a few from which to make a final selection. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160
The Landscape. Four 2-hour lessons in choice of Oils or Acrylics - Judith will provide instruction in materials, composition, color mixing and color theory, and strategies for studio paintings. Start searching through your personal photo files now and bring a few from which to make a final selection. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult.
Q-105: STONE CARVING PRIVATE LESSONS: ALABASTER ABSTRACTION
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160 (includes materials)
Four 2-hour work sessions. Judith will demonstrate and supervise carving with hand tools, designing for three-dimensions, and working from a maquette or clay model. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult. Stone included.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
TUITION: $160 (includes materials)
Four 2-hour work sessions. Judith will demonstrate and supervise carving with hand tools, designing for three-dimensions, and working from a maquette or clay model. Arrangements for time and days to suit your schedule. Teen to Adult. Stone included.
P-500: PAINT ’N’ POUR PRIVATE PARTY
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Choose your own day and time!
TUITION: $30 per person
Collect your friends, family or work buddies and plan a two-hour party of art instruction and fun with Judith Sivonda, who brought Paint’n’ Pours to the Alleghany Highlands years ago. Judith will draw from her background in art history and instruction as a certified educator, guiding you to understand key elements in a painting by a famous artist. You will be the artist, mixing colors under her instruction and painting your own version of the original to take home and proudly hang on your wall. Days or evenings available and you may bring a beverage of your choice. A quality art experience for families or groups of friends! Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 10.
Call the School of the Arts to reserve your day and time: 540-862-7275.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Choose your own day and time!
TUITION: $30 per person
Collect your friends, family or work buddies and plan a two-hour party of art instruction and fun with Judith Sivonda, who brought Paint’n’ Pours to the Alleghany Highlands years ago. Judith will draw from her background in art history and instruction as a certified educator, guiding you to understand key elements in a painting by a famous artist. You will be the artist, mixing colors under her instruction and painting your own version of the original to take home and proudly hang on your wall. Days or evenings available and you may bring a beverage of your choice. A quality art experience for families or groups of friends! Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 10.
Call the School of the Arts to reserve your day and time: 540-862-7275.
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*C-120: COPPER REPOUSSE (age 12 to adult)
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
The working of designs into copper by pushing with hand tools is learned in this two-day workshop. Participants learn to plan and create a low-relief metal wall tile. The first day is devoted to design and chasing. The second day is for finishing and framing. Some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
C-121: COPPER II
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Repousse or relief metal-working dates back in history to time of the pharaohs of Egypt and is found in many cultures, from jewelry to masks to serving dishes. In this three-week class, participants learn to plan and create a low-relief copper tile or medallion. Using hammer and tools, and patiently working copper sheet stretches the metal will give dimension to your design. You can bring your own design, but some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
Repousse or relief metal-working dates back in history to time of the pharaohs of Egypt and is found in many cultures, from jewelry to masks to serving dishes. In this three-week class, participants learn to plan and create a low-relief copper tile or medallion. Using hammer and tools, and patiently working copper sheet stretches the metal will give dimension to your design. You can bring your own design, but some design ideas will also be provided if your personal muse is not with you.
Q-102: TRADITIONAL STONE CARVING WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course, students will learn the traditional way to carve stone. First, they sketch their ideas on paper and then create in re-workable clay maquette, and finally carve the alabaster or soapstone chosen. Safety equipment is supplied for your use and safe technique is emphasized. The tools used are small hammers and chisels, files, rasps, rifflers, and sandpapers. Please bring your own leather gloves that fit well. Judith recommends keeping it simple and she will, as always, guide students to success.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course, students will learn the traditional way to carve stone. First, they sketch their ideas on paper and then create in re-workable clay maquette, and finally carve the alabaster or soapstone chosen. Safety equipment is supplied for your use and safe technique is emphasized. The tools used are small hammers and chisels, files, rasps, rifflers, and sandpapers. Please bring your own leather gloves that fit well. Judith recommends keeping it simple and she will, as always, guide students to success.
B-201: LINOCUT BLOCK PRINTING
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course you will design, reverse, and transfer your design, learn to cut linoblock safely, and print your block on quality paper. You might also tint your prints, double print, even create a two-color block. For teens to adult.
INSTRUCTOR: JUDITH SIVONDA
In this five-week course you will design, reverse, and transfer your design, learn to cut linoblock safely, and print your block on quality paper. You might also tint your prints, double print, even create a two-color block. For teens to adult.
*B-100: DRAWING LESSONS
Available by appointment; please call the School of the Arts to schedule a time that works for you: 540-862-7275
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
Available by appointment; please call the School of the Arts to schedule a time that works for you: 540-862-7275
Learn about line and shape, light and mass, using pencil on paper, progressing gradually to other mediums (charcoal, ink, pastel). All ages.
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P-602: SPRAY PAINT ART (age 13-adult)
Learn to paint like a real street artist! From this class you will gain knowledge of basic (and safe) spray painting techniques and how to layer color and texture to create amazing landscapes, planets, abstract art, or whatever your heart desires. Spray paint art is a quick and fun activity, but you must be at least 13 years old to enroll in this class. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting paint on. |
