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The Center offers a multitude of art classes and seminars for all ages and learning levels. Both short and long term classes in varied forms of art and crafts will be offered throughout the year. You can obtain more information by contacting Jenni Kirby at 804-278-8950 or email: jkirby@crossroadsartcenter.com. You may also use the contact form at the bottom of this page.

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Classes are in order by day they are taught. Workshops are listed after the classes.

Watercolors with Greg Youngs - Mondays
MOSAICS with Jenni Kirby - Mondays
Acrylic Painting with Adele Castillo - Mondays
Introduction to Pastels with Kay Goldsby - Tuesdays
Portrait Painting with Richard - Tuesdays
Introduction to PMC with Celeste - Tuesdays
Introduction to Oil/Acrylics with Kay Goldsby- Wednesdays
Drawing class with Conway B. Moncure - Thursdays
Intermediate Watercolor with Christopher Wynn's - Thursdays
Intro to Oil Painting with Richard - Fridays
Painting for Kids Ages 4-6 with Michele Taylor - Saturday
Introduction to PMC with Celeste - Saturday
Glass Workshops Ryan Gothrup - Saturdays and Sundays
Photography Classes with Victoria Dye for 3 day Workshops - Saturdays
Acrylic or Watercolor on Yupo Paper Workshop by Susan M. Stuller NWS - Saturdays

Monday

"TILE ONE ON" MOSAICS
Instructor: Jennifer Kirby, Email: jennikirby@crossroadsartcenter.com
Classes fill quickly so don’t wait!!
3 DAY-BASIC MOSAIC ART CLASS
Monday, February 15, 22, March 1 6pm-8:30pm
Monday, March 8,15, 22 6pm – 8:30pm
Monday, April 26, May 3, May 10
Learn basic tile setting and grouting techniques. Become familiar with different types of tile, glazes, adhesives, grouts and additives. You will leave with your very own finished Mosaic. No art or mosaic experience necessary. All materials will be supplied. Enrollment is limited to ensure a more personalized class. Tuition is $105 when working on a FLOWER POT & $120 when working on a TRAY PLEASE TELL JENNI IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON A FLOWER POT OR TRAY WHEN SIGNING UP FOR CLASS.

2 Day - STEPPING STONE CLASS
Monday, February 22, March 1 6pm - 8:30pm
Monday, March 15, 22 6pm - 8:30pm
Create your very own stepping stone from pouring the mortar to adding the colorful decorations. All materials provided. Tuition is $45.

MOSAIC OPEN STUDIO
If you have taken Jenni’s class before you may come in and work in a project of your own. She will be there to help and guide you. Base Fee $15, Materials extra or bring your own. Call to reserve a space. Classes same as 3 day Mosaics Class

Acrylic Painting with Adele Castillo
Acrylic and Color at Crossroads Art Center:
Monday nights, 6 - 9 p.m.
8 weeks, $190
Monday mornings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
8 weeks, $190
Beginners as well as experienced students are welcome. Work on your own subject matter, explore color, learn how to deal with acrylic paint and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded souls. Contact Adele at 550-7201 or adele@adelecastillo.com for information and supply list.

Tuesday

Introduction to Pastels
Explore the exciting medium of soft pastel and learn how to get them to work for you in a fun and supportive environment. Learn the tools needed, types of pastels available, use of different papers to create different effects and how to fix the finished masterpiece. You will have instructor demonstrations and lots of individual attention.
Starting Tues. February 16th – March 23rd, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
6 week sessions at $160, Min. 4 Students
Instructor: Kay Goldsby

Painting with Richard
PORTRAIT PAINTING
Tuesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm, 6 weeks session $160, Class March 2 – April 6th
OBJECTIVE
Portrait painting is for those persons who have finished the “Introduction to Oil Painting” and or those who are capable of demonstrating an equivalent skill level. For convenience and color experience, those with prior portrait sketching or painting experience can attend the same classes as the “Introduction to oil Painting” to better share ideas and experiences.
SCOPE
This course is designed to develop your ability to create a three dimensional portrait on a two dimensional canvas. It will present, to artists of all levels, a simple and logical approach to painting the portrait. There will be an exploration of techniques for capturing likeness, handling paint, developing tonal concepts and emphasizing the effects of light and atmosphere.
It will begin with sketching of the subject to a completed portrait.
Supplies
Can be furnished at “Main Art Supply” at a discount. A detailed list of these painting materials will be available at the front desk.
If you need further information, contact me at 814-2202 or email: richardheinzer@verizon.net.

Introduction to PMC

Tuesdays, March 2 and March 23 10 am - Noon

The supply fee is $65 and is due at the first class.

I will provide a class kit to all participants as part of that fee.

Precious Metal Clay Classes

Introduction to PMC - Did you ever imagine that you could design and create a piece of fine silver jewelry? Precious Metal Clay is a versatile, easy-to-use material that allows just about anyone to make their own beautiful jewelry in a matter of hours. PMC is a clay-like material that contains actual silver powder and a non-toxic binding material. In this class, we will explore ways to form, texture and layer the PMC to produce pendants, earrings and/or charms. Once the PMC is kiln fired, a .999 percent silver piece is produced. Students will then explore various finishing techniques including tumbling, patinas, and simple burnishing. By the end of the class, you can be wearing 2-3 beautiful pieces of personally designed fine silver jewelry. Students need only bring enthusiasm. (4 classes @ 2 hours ea.)

Drawing Class with Conway B. Moncure
Thursdays 10AM-1PM starting March 4, 2010 for six weeks $160

For the learner to intermediate skilled who wish to learn and improve techniques of figure and object drawing using multiple mediums and papers. Exercises will be introduced through lectures and sample drawings are provided. Participants will produce drawings and pastels while learning applications from watercolors to oils. Materials list provided upon registration and can be purchases at the center.

Conway B. Moncure, 674-7022 email: cmonway@netzero.net

Christopher Wynn's Intermediate Watercolor Classes
Christopher Wynn is offering classes to intermediate watercolor artists in transparent watercolor. This 6-weeks, two hour course will offer instruction in drawing, masking, color mixing and application with hard and soft edges as relates to watercolor painting in the classical method: sans opaque paint. We will work, and he will demo, from a variety of subjects of our choosing.

Classes will begin on February 18th, successive Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30, for six weeks, at Crossroads Art Center. The cost will be $210 per student. A detailed list of supplies will follow upon request. He will accept 5-8 students. To enroll contact Christopher directly at 804.747.3446.

Christopher studied fine art at the University of Washington, University of California, Berkeley and more. He is a recipient of numerous awards for his fine art, as well as his previous graphic design work. Christopher has made his home in Richmond, VA since 2005 with his wife, Brenda, and a dog named Buddy who's dumber than....him...anyone, really. Even Marley. christopher wynn 804.747.3446 www.wynncreative.com

Friday

Instructor: Michele Taylor
Painting for Kids Ages 4-6
$55 a Student
6 Weeks, Beginning February 6
Saturday, 11:30-12:30
Students will learn the basics of painting and explore color, line and shape to create fabulous works of art. Please have your child wear a smock. A $15 material fee will be due at the first class.

Introduction to PMC

Saturday, June 19 from 10 - 4 and Saturday, June 26 from 10 am - 1 pm

The supply fee is $65 and is due at the first class.

I will provide a class kit to all participants as part of that fee.

Precious Metal Clay Classes

Introduction to PMC - Did you ever imagine that you could design and create a piece of fine silver jewelry? Precious Metal Clay is a versatile, easy-to-use material that allows just about anyone to make their own beautiful jewelry in a matter of hours. PMC is a clay-like material that contains actual silver powder and a non-toxic binding material. In this class, we will explore ways to form, texture and layer the PMC to produce pendants, earrings and/or charms. Once the PMC is kiln fired, a .999 percent silver piece is produced. Students will then explore various finishing techniques including tumbling, patinas, and simple burnishing. By the end of the class, you can be wearing 2-3 beautiful pieces of personally designed fine silver jewelry. Students need only bring enthusiasm. (4 classes @ 2 hours ea.)

GLASS WORKSHOPS BY RYAN GOTHRUP
WWW.GOTHRUPGLASS.COM
All Classes: 12 Students Max; 8 Min.
Paperweight Workshop
This class will explore paperweight techniques. In this one-day workshop, students will learn the basic steps in creating their own paperweight from hot molten glass. Students will make 3 paperweights and color will be included for one of them. No experience required. All that is required is a lot of energy and a pair of sunglasses. Long sleeves and long pants are always a good idea too.
Price: $150 Per Student
April 10, 2010 2pm – 6pm

Drinking Glass Workshop
This two-day class will explore glassblowing. Students will learn the basic skills to create their own drinking glass. The class will cover how to gather glass from the furnace and blow it into drinking glasses. Students will leave this class with a drinking glass that they made. Color will be provided for one drinking glass created. No experience required. All that is required is a lot of energy and a pair of sunglasses. Long sleeves and long pants are always a good idea too.
Price: $275 Per Student
April 17, 2010 2pm – 6pm
April 18, 2010 9am – 1pm

Four-Week Glass Class
This four-week course is all about learning the basics techniques of manipulating hot molten glass. Students will learn how to gather hot glass from a furnace, shape it, sculpt it, and blow it into desired forms. The workshop will cover how different tools such as stainless steel tools, wood blocks, and wet newspapers are used to shape the glass. We will have a small furnace of molten glass, one glory hole and an annealing oven. All tools and materials will be provided. This is an opportunity to have a unique experience and depart with a new understanding of glass as well as making some cool things to take home with you. There will be plenty to do and to learn. No experience required. All that is required is a lot of energy and a pair of sunglasses. Long sleeves and long pants are always a good idea too.
Price: $400 Per Student
April 10, 2010 9am – 1pm
April 17, 2010 9am – 1pm
April 24, 2010 9am – 1pm
May 1, 2010 9am – 1pm

Join Victoria Dye for 3 day Workshops: To sign up for classes at Crossroads email Victoria atvictoria@victoriasimages.com
Web: www.victoriasimages.com
434-295-9391
I will need a minimum of 6 students to run the class with a maximum of 12 students. If there are less than 6 students your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera Saturday February 20th 10am-4pm
This course will take you from the very beginning with your camera through making beautiful pictures. We’ll start by familiarizing you with all of the buttons and menus on the camera. Learn the various shooting modes, white balance options, flash modes, ISO settings, reviewing images, what accessories you need and more. Once you’ve got the mechanics down we’ll talk about getting the images on your computer. I will cover the basics for downloading and backing up your images using Abode Photoshop Elements.
The purpose of class is to give the student a basic understanding of the camera and how to get images on the computer. The class is hands on to aid the student in learning. All classes come with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area. The cost is $95 payable to Victoria Dye in advance. Student materials required: Own digital camera with charged batteries, empty memory card and manual. You are welcome to bring your laptop to practice downloading with your own program. Make sure the camera program is loaded and ready to go.

Intermediate Photography: Getting the Most out of Your SLR Camera Saturday March 13th 10am-4pm
Want to gain more control over your photography? Learn to use your camera in the manual modes. Join me to demystify apertures and shutter speeds. Learn to use aperture priority to gain control over your depth of field. Understand shutter priority and when to use it. Finally understand the manual mode and how to make correct exposure decisions. After I explain the concept with lecture, each student will practice various shooting exercises to reinforce the concepts. Learn hands on to gain more control over your camera. This class is for SLR camera users only, it is geared for digital, but film is welcome. The class comes with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area. The cost is $95 payable to Victoria Dye in advance.

Composition & Critique and Marketing Your Photography Saturday April 10th 10am-4pm
Learn to use your digital camera. You have the basics of camera operation down, now let’s make beautiful images! Join me to learn photographic composition. Learn what elements to include and exclude, where to place elements in the image, use lines, lighting and much more. Composition is a keystone of photography regardless of your technical ability. Bring out the photographic artist in you! After lecture we will critique student images. Students should bring 10 images for critique. I will evaluate your images and give you constructive feedback. Show me your great images and your problems. Learn from your experiences as well as those of your classmates. This is a great opportunity to get the most out of your digital camera! This class requires a working knowledge of your camera or my Getting to Know Your digital camera class. Bring images for critique on a jump drive in jpeg format. Please name images with your first name and numbered in the order you want critiqued, ie: Victoria1, Victoria2, etc… After the composition class we will spend some time on Marketing Your Photography. What to make some money with all of the images you have? It’s a tough market but photography is everywhere from magazines to newspapers, as fine art, in calendars and cards and more. This 2 hour class will give you an overview of the various markets open to the aspiring photographer. The class comes with a detailed hand out. There will be several short breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. I recommend bringing a bag lunch but there are some fast food places in the area. The cost is $95 payable to Victoria Dye in advance.

ACRYLIC OR WATERCOLOR ON YUPO PAPER WORKSHOP
by Susan M. Stuller NWS Saturday March 13 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sunday March 14 Noon - 3:30pm at Crossroads Art Center Costs $165.00
Explore the exciting world of yupo paper in this 2 day workshop. This is a hands on workshop, using experimental techniques in either acrylic or watercolor. The student will begin by working in the abstract building up textures and shapes. Supply list furnished at time of registration. Must pre-register to hold your space. Contact Susan for more information: 804-379-1477 or Click for Registration - opens to a new window.

CLASSES TAUGHT OUTSIDE CROSSROADS
by Our Artists

OIL and/or PASTEL CLASSES with Betsy Kellum
..... geared for students who have (at least) had experience in basic art skills (such as drawing) DURATION..8-week session beginning the first week of March through April
DAY...TIME: Thursdays: A.M. class from 9:30-12:30 OR P.M. class from 1:30-4:30
TUITION: $200 ($50. deposit reserves your spot)
LOCATION: My home studio in Powhatan (10 minutes from 288)
CLASS STRUCTURE: I provide a studio easel for each student, and teach on an individual basis. Students bring their own projects and can choose to create a painting from their own reference materials (photos, sketches, field studies), or can set up their own still life that can remain from week to week. I do some demo when the need arises, and we usually have a focus for each session (last fall was on grisaille underpaintings). This session the emphasis will be on color.

Phone: 804 598-8545
Website: www.betsykellum.com
Email: betsykellum@gmail.com

Midlothian Music Lessons

Midlothian Music Lessons
9840 Midlothian Turnpike Suite F, Richmond, Va 23235
Contact Jack directly at 804-873-9035 or jack@midlomusiclessons.com for class information.
Offering lessons for Guitar, Violin, Percussion, Cello, Woodwinds and Piano in a comfortable non-retail music studio. Website: www.midlomusiclessons.com

Rosewood Pottery

Rosewood Pottery Studio
4118 Fitzhugh Ave., Richmond, VA, 23230
(804) 915-9640
Rosewood Pottery Studio is a full service pottery studio featuring classes, open studio and shared studio space. Rosewood Pottery Studio is a full service pottery studio featuring classes, open studio and shared studio space.
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Sat & Sun 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Visit the website at www.rosewoodpottery.com

Crossroads Art Center Classes

The Center offers a multitude of art classes and seminars for all ages and learning levels. Both short and long term classes in varied forms of art and crafts will be offered throughout the year. You can obtain more information by contacting Jenni Kirby at 804-278-8950 or email: jkirby@crossroadsartcenter.com. You may also use the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Class guidelines and cancellations policies

Registration Guidelines

• Classes without sufficient enrollment five to seven days prior to the first class will be canceled.
  
• Late registrations are welcome with space available and instructor's permission.
  
• Full payment must accompany registration.
  
• Class fees will not be pro-rated for any reason.
  
• Payment may be made by cash, check, or charge card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express).
  
• Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to ages 16 and above.

Cancellations and Refunds

• The Crossroads Art Center reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment. Fees are 100 percent refundable if the class is canceled by the Crossroads Art Center.
  
• Fifty percent of class fees are refunded if withdrawal notice is received seven days or more prior to the first class.
  
• No refunds will be made if withdrawal notice is received less than seven days prior to the first class meeting.
  
• The Crossroads Art Center does not issue credit vouchers for class withdrawals.

The Crossroads Art Center may on occasion need to substitute an instructor for a course. This is done with the recommendation of the scheduled instructor and does not diminish the quality of instruction

Looking for Teachers to Expand our Class Offerings –
Crossroads Art Center Classes

The Center offers a multitude of art classes and seminars for all ages and learning levels. Both short and long term classes in varied forms of art and crafts will be offered throughout the year. You can obtain more information by contacting Jenni Kirby at 804-278-8950 or email: jkirby@crossroadsartcenter.com. You may also use the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Art classes have been held at the Crossroads Art Center since it opened almost 5 years ago. Most of the art programs and classes have been run by the art teacher for each class and not by Crossroads. Crossroads has always helped the teacher fill the classes by placing class information on the website, by handing out flyers for the class and by creating and sending out emails to our mailing lists.

The scoop --
We will have space for 40 classes (2.5 hours each) a week.
We would like to schedule classes in 6 or 10 week sessions.
We will pay the teachers $25 an hour.
We will need a minimum of 6 people per class for the class to make.
We will have a maximum of 10 students in Gallery 1 and a maximum of 12 students in Gallery 2 unless the teacher has other requirements.
Class Times would run:
Mon. – Thurs. 10am – 12:30, 1pm – 3:30pm, 4pm – 6pm, 6:30pm – 9pm
Fri.& Sat. 10am – 12:30pm, 1pm – 3:30pm
Sunday – 1pm – 3:30pm, 4pm – 6pm
We will also look at teaching weekend workshops – tell us what you are thinking.
If you have more ideas let us know ---

Contact us for teaching the following media –
Beginning Drawing
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing
Introduction to Watercolor
Introduction to Acrylics and Oils
Introduction to Pastels
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Intermediate/Advanced Acrylics and Oils
Intermediate/Advanced Pastels
All Media Painting & Drawing – All Levels
Photography
Faux Finishing
Fiber Art
Knitting
Rug Hooking
Silk Scarf Painting
Jewelry – Wire Crochet with Glass Beads, Precious Metal Clay, Rope
Faux Finishing
Writing – Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
Dance – Yoga, Salsa, Belly Dancing, Swing, Ballroom
Self-Defense Classes
Creating classes for Home Schooled Kids
Creating Classes for Pre-School – K (Age 2 –4) – 45 minute classes

We will need a resume, an artist statement and a list of classes you have taught and where those classes were taught. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you may think who would like to teach or take classes.

If you wish to rent a classroom for a workshop or other purpose the information is at this link: Classroom Rental Information and Rates

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