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Serving the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia and beyond, Clifton Forge School of the Arts offers opportunities for learning and training in the fine and applied arts to people of all ages and abilities. Located in the heart of historic downtown Clifton Forge, the School of the Arts encourages creativity and promotes economic development through a two-fold program that is both recreational and vocational, providing cultural enrichment in our region and beyond.

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CHILDREN's CLasses

These classes are available for custom scheduling to fit your calendar; contact the School to set a date.

Clay For Kids
will schedule for 4-5 students
age 7 and up

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CLASS

Drawing Lessons
will schedule for 2 students

REQUEST DRAWING LESSONS

Painting Lessons
will schedule for 2 students

REQUEST PAINTING LESSONS

Piano Lessons
age 7 and up

REQUEST PIANO LESSONS

Violin, Viola, or Cello Lessons

REQUEST STRING
LESSONS

CP-100: TRADITIONAL PAINTING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

CT-100: CLAY FOR KIDS

CB-100: TRADITIONAL DRAWING LESSONS FOR CHILDREN

Adult classes open to children with certain restrictions: (see schedule for details) Beginner Blacksmithing, Beginner Knitting or Crochet, Fused Glass Sun Catchers & Night Lights, Beginner Woodturning Projects, and Introduction To CNC: Hanging Flowerpot Holder

Other children’s classes and activities tentatively being planned: Art Explorers, Build a Fairy Garden, Build a Birdhouse, Build a Wooden Toy, Lego Club, Chess Club, Etiquette Parties. Let us know if you’re interested!

I'M INTERESTED!

CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS

H-205 PAINT A BARN QUILT

G-203 COZY QUILTS IN FUSED GLASS

A-100: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA

A-116: GETTING STARTED WITH SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

P-108: INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

G-101: BEGINNING STAINED GLASS

M-201: INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING PROJECT- TOMAHAWK

T-103: LEVEL 2 CERAMICS

M-200: INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING PROJECT- KNIFE

B-100: TRADITIONAL DRAWING LESSONS

S-110: SURREAL ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN

B-200: FLORA AND FAUNA

G-201: FUSED GLASS SUN CATCHERS AND NIGHT LIGHTS

S-111: THE WONDROUS WUNDERKAMMER

G-302: BASIC MOSAIC PANEL CONSTRUCTION

G-105: WEEKEND BEVELED GLASS TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION

G-700: GLASS OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS

J-105: BEGINNER JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

J-106: INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY

N-100: BEGINNER KNITTING

N-101: BEGINNER CROCHET

P-100: TRADITIONAL PAINTING LESSONS

P-104: PAINT LIKE AN IMPRESSIONIST

P-105: WELCOME TO WATERCOLOR

R-501: INTRODUCTION TO CNC- CEDAR HANGING TERRACOTTA FLOWER POT HOLDER

R-101: INTRODUCTION TO WOODTURNING

R-400: WOODTURNING PROJECTS

R-401: OPEN WOODSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED WOODWORKERS

R-203: INTERMEDIATE WOODTURNING

List of Adult/Teen Classes for Jan-Feb 2022
(register above or see schedule for full details)

BLACKSMITHING
M-100: BEGINNER BLACKSMITHING
M-200: INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING PROJECT- KNIFE
M-201: INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING PROJECT- TOMAHAWK

CLAY
T-103: LEVEL 2 CERAMICS

DRAWING
B-100: TRADITIONAL DRAWING LESSONS
S-110: SURREAL ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN

GLASS
(FUSED GLASS)
G-203: COZY QUILTS IN FUSED GLASS
G-103: FUSED GLASS SUNCATCHERS AND NIGHT LIGHTS
G-200: MOLTEN MAGIC: THE ART OF FUSING GLASS

(MOSAIC GLASS)
G-302: BASIC MOSAIC PANEL CONSTRUCTION

(STAINED GLASS)
G-106: WEEKEND BEVELED GLASS TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
G-102: BEGINNING STAINED GLASS
G-700: GLASS OPEN STUDIO SESSIONS

GRAPHICS & MIXED MEDIA
S-110: SURREAL ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN
P-108: INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

JEWELRY
J-105: BEGINNER JEWELRY MAKING USING SILVER PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC)
J-106: INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY MAKING USING PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC)

MUSIC
VIOLIN, VIOLA, AND CELLO LESSONS
PIANO LESSONS

NEEDLE & FIBER ARTS
N-100: BEGINNER KNITTING
N-101: BEGINNER CROCHET

PAINTING
H-205: PAINT A BARN QUILT
P-105: WELCOME TO WATERCOLOR
P-108: INTRO TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
P-100: TRADITIONAL PAINTING LESSONS
P-104: PAINT LIKE AN IMPRESSIONIST

PHOTOGRAPHY
A-100: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
A-116: GETTING STARTED WITH SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

WOODWORKING
R-501: INTRODUCTION TO CNC- CEDAR HANGING TERRACOTTA FLOWER POT HOLDER
R-101: INTRODUCTION TO WOODTURNING
R-203: INTERMEDIATE WOODTURNING
R-400: WOODTURNING PROJECTS
R-401: OPEN WOODSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED WOODWORKERS

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REGISTRATION POLICY

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

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 and Monday.
BY MAIL: Call (540) 862-7275 to Reserve and mail check ASAP to PO Box 406, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.

CANCELLATIONS:
Fees are 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.

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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.