(All Media)
OPEN DRAWING AND PAINTING STUDIO Tom Krusinis

Location: Back Classroom – Crossroads Art Center
Classes Start January 9th Mondays 10 am to 1 pm.
Total 4 sessions Cost: $80 for 4 session block
$ 25 per session on less than 4 session block
Media: Any media is acceptable
Questions and Registration: Call 745-0239 or e-mail tkrusinis@earthlink.net

This will be a pleasant, even fun, learning experience.
Students should have some experience in working in the media of their choice. or a desire to try something new. You will also enjoy the creative exposure of the work done by other students with other materials. Enrollment will be limited to 12 and your check will hold your place. This is not a lecture type class. I will work with everyone individually on subjects you select.

Note: If you work in oils no solvent is allowed in the classroom. Canola oil can be used to clean brushes. Poppyseed oil, walnut oil or Res-n-gel can be used as a medium for oils

(All Media)
All Media Painting Studio With Kay Goldsby

Back Classroom – Crossroads Art Center
Thursdays January 5 – February 23 6:00pm – 8:30pm
8-week session Cost $195 per student
This class is perfect for the students who work all day and need an escape at night to explore their creative side!! Beginner to Intermediate students welcome.
Bring your choice of painting media and supplies. If you are a beginner, please ask for a supply list when you come in to register. All supplies can be purchased at the art center before the first class. There will be demos and lots of individual attention in order to take you to the next level in your art.
Questions and Registration Contact Kay at kaygols@aol.com or 804-873-8518

(All Media)
Copper Foil Mixed Media Painting Class with Vicki Foster

Tuesday evenings 6:00 to 8:30 pm - 6 weeks, March 6 to April 10
Cost: $190
This course will offer instruction in using copper foil leaf. This is an intermediate level class and students should be comfortable working and completing paintings in oils or acrylics. This class will highlight color balance, texture and composition. Vicki works on her own pieces at every class with you and encourages students to explore the limits of their preferred medium. Students should bring their own canvas (either new or a work already in progress) and painting supplies. 1 pack of copper leaf will be provided per student and additional copper will be available.
To enroll in the class please call the art center at 804-278-8950 or email jennikirby@crossroadsartcenter.com

(All Media)
Christaphora Robeers Classes

Christaphora Robeers will have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. These classes are full so please send an email to Garry-Lou Upton to be added to the waiting list. glhupton@netscape.net

Tuesday, 1:00 to 3:30 - Watermedia, works on paper. Group demos and projects, artists also work on own projects with teacher assistance.

Wednesday, 10:00 to 12:30 - Multimedia open studio class. All mediums accepted, artists work on own projects with teacher assistance.

Thursday, 10:00 to 12:30 - Multimedia open studio class. All mediums accepted, artists work on own projects with teacher assistance.

(Painting)
Acrylic Painting with Adele Castillo

Location: Gallery 2 – Crossroads Art Center
Acrylic and Color
Monday nights, 6 -9 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.
Questions and Registration: Contact Adele 550-7201 or adele@adelecastillo.com for information and supply list.

(Painting)
Intermediate Watercolor in Transparent Watercolor with Christopher Wynn

Location: Back Classroom – Crossroads Art Center
Class Schedule: Monday evenings, 6:00 to 8:30
Eight weeks, Jan.9 – Feb. 27 Cost: $200.00
This 8-week, two and a half 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. He will clearly demonstrate his method of kinetic painting, or mixing and rolling the color on paper to achieve realistic painting results. Christopher maintains a hands-on approach by personally demonstrating various other watercolor techniques in his class, as well as one-on-one attention to students.
Questions and Registration: Contact Christopher Wynn at 804.747.3446 or email: Christopherwynnart@yahoo.com.

(Painting)
Painting Classes with Susan Stuller

Location - Gallery 2 – Crossroads Art Center
4 Classes to choose from:
Tuesday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 1:00pm -3:30pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Class fee is $25.00 per class with a commitment for one month at a time. Payment is due the first of the month for the entire month. This will reserve your place in class. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Classes are ongoing with individual attention stressed. Instruction is in acrylic, pastel, watercolor and oil - you choose your medium.

Fees for missed classes will not be refunded or credited for a future class but each student will receive 4 unexcused absences for the year. A one week notice is required if you wish to discontinue.

Questions and Registration: Contact Susan at www.susanstuller.com, 804-379-1477 or artist@susanstuller.com.

(Painting)
Portrait, Landscape, and Still Life Class with Merrily Johnstone

Side Car Gallery – Crossroads Art Center
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m., ongoing
Cost: $35 per individual session, $25 per class session
All levels of ability are welcome.
Questions and Registration: Contact Merrily at (804)310-7043.
View work at www.merrilyjohnstone.com.
Learn traditional approaches to portrait, landscape, and still life. Instruction is geared to student's current level. Improve observational skill, rules of composition and proportion, tonal and color relationships, use of brushwork and materials.

(Painting)
Watercolor Landscapes with Patti Bartol

Gallery 2 – Crossroads Art Center
Thursdays 10:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: March 1 - April 5 (6 weeks)
$150 per session Ever wanted to capture a beautiful sky, distant mountains, or a field of wildflowers? Learn to paint the elements of nature through teacher demos plus fun exercises in color mixing, textural effects and creating a sense of dimension and distance. Students will work from teacher photos or their own to create well composed, colorful and fresh landscapes. All levels of painters are welcome. To enroll or ask questions conntact Patti at pmb-art@comcast.net or 804-779-0978.

(Painting)
The Art of Painting (oils or acrylics)
All Levels
Chet Naylor

Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
January 11 – February 15
Back Classroom      Crossroads Art Center
Tuition $150

Students will work in oil or acrylic on their choice of subject matter. This will be a studio class with an emphasis on personal attention and learning together. We will focus on building skills that will facilitate imagination, personal style and original techniques to bring your wok to life.

"The picture, in order to move us, must never merely remind us of life, but must acquire a life of its own.” Lucian Freud

Enrollment limited. Registration deadline is January 9.
Contact Chet Naylor at chetnaylor@yahoo.com or 804-908-8822 for registration, supply list or questions.

(Drawing)
Beginning Drawing II Class

Back Classroom – Crossroads Art Center
Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm, Feb 28, (skip a week), March 10 - April 10
6-weeks
Fee $160
Do you love all the gorgeous art at Crossroads and wish you could draw? Now is your chance to learn! Susan Singer will teach you the basics of drawing: line, form, value etc., in a way that everyone can learn. You'll start to see like an artist and will be amazed at how skilled you become. This class is a continuation of the most basic beginning class and will deepen the same fundamental concepts. Pure beginners are welcome as are more experienced artists as well. Questions and Registration: Contact Susan to enroll 267-3455 or susansingerart@msn.com

(Photography)
Basic Photoshop Elements Class with David Everette

Dates - 02/02 - 03/08 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn the tools and how color works in the digital world. Hue, value, contrast and brightness, learn the best methods for dealing with adjusting your images.What is a pixel and why do I care? How do I size and resize pictures, do's and don'ts and how do I manage all of my images. These questions and more, explained.
Laptop required loaded with Elements

Please contact David Everette at david.everette@verizon.net to enroll for the class or with questions. A Better Image and Images By Design, 2317 Westwood Ave. Ste. 100, Richmond, VA 23230 www.abetteri.com (804)358-9912

(Photography)
Enhancing Vacation Photography

Sunday, March 4, 2012, 1-4pm (3 hours)
The focus of this class is to provide simple photography techniques for taking photos on your vacations. This isn’t a detailed camera class that provides information about setting specific settings, ISOs and other technical details. If you take photos for fun or want to create interesting photos this is your class. In this class, you learn how to set your camera on automatic or program and still shoot unique and interesting photos. The goal is to have your friends asking where and how you got those fantastic unique photos. The course covers: vacation photo preparations, what to shoot, setting up the scene, composing the photo and how to take the photo.

The course provides details on shooting photos of family and friends, photos of people and objects, photos of animals, photos of structures, photos of yourself and vacation photography caution tips.

The class is a round-table discussion format with a complete vacation photography handout. The class is 2 hours discussion and 1 hour personal photo discussion.

The cost is $50 payable to Bill Gilmore in advance. Contact Bill Gilmore at 804-502-2589 or travelingwithbill@comcast.net to register.

Student Materials: Bring two vacation photos for discussion.

I‘ll need a minimum of 5 students to run the class with a maximum of 20 students. If there are less than 5 students, your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.

(Photography)
Discover Digital Photography

Saturday March 10th, 2012 10a-5p
This course will take you from the very beginning with your camera through making beautiful pictures. We'll start by familiarizing you with the most useful 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 Lightroom. Finally learn to create beautiful images with a lecture on the basics of composition. This class is sure to get you going with a new camera or one you've been hiding in a closet.

The purpose of class is to give the student a basic understanding of the camera, how to get images on the computer and an introduction to composition. 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 $125 payable to Victoria Dye in advance. Contact Victoria at 434-962-7212 or victoria@victoriasimages.com to register.

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.

I will need a minimum of 5 students to run the class with a maximum of 12 students. If there are less than 5 students your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.

(Photography)
Intermediate Photography: Getting the Most out of Your SLR Camera

Saturday March 24th, 2012 10a-5p
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 digital camera users only.

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 $125 payable to Victoria Dye in advance. Contact Victoria at 434-962-7212 or victoria@victoriasimages.com to register.

Student materials required: Own digital camera with charged batteries, empty memory card and manual.

I will need a minimum of 5 students to run the class with a maximum of 12 students. If there are less than 5 students your money will be refunded and the class rescheduled.

(Photography)
Beginning Adobe Lightroom Version 3

Saturday April 7th, 2012 10a-5p
Digital images a mess? Don't know where anything is or how to organize it all? Learn how to use this powerful tool to organize, edit and output your photography. Adobe's latest product combines the best aspects of Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop's common editing tools into one program. We will explore Library and Develop module so the student can efficiently navigate the program. In the Library learn to import images, organize them with keywords, add captions and more. Then we'll explore the versatile Develop module to edit images. Crop with ease, fix color casts, adjust exposure, turn into B&W, clear up acne and red eye and so much more. This program is easy to use and does not require you to save extra files or use layers!

This class requires the student to have basic proficiency on the computer. This is a fast paced class to show you how best to streamline your digital workflow. A laptop with the latest version of Lightroom 3.0 installed is highly recommended so you can work on the program during class, but is not required. I have one laptop to loan during the class. Limited to 12 students.

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 $125 payable to Victoria Dye in advance. Contact Victoria at 434-962-7212 or victoria@victoriasimages.com to register.

Refund policy: Full refund up to 30 days prior to class. After that I will need to fill your spot for a refund. I will need 5 students to run the class. If I do not get this many I will refund your registration fee in full.

(Photography)

(Fabric)
Basic Sewing and Garment Construction with Robin Grabinska

Mondays 1:30pm -- 4:00pm -- Back Classroom January 9 – February 13
6 week session -- $150 per session.
Students will learn a basic knowledge of sewing terms, tools, machine operation, construction techniques, reading patterns, and choosing appropriate fabric for patterns. Most students will complete one or two garments during the class. Students must bring their own machines and owner's manual. A supply list will be provided. Beginners welcome! Contact Robin at 698-0916 or email rgrabinska@me.com

(Fabric)
Hand Dyed Silk Workshop with Robin Grabinska

Saturday 10:30 -- 4:300 -- Back Classroom February 4
6 hour session -- $50+$10supply fee.
Learn different dying techniques on silk. Students will learn how to mix and apply different types of dyes to silk achieving a variety of patterns as well as how to steam set dyes. The $10 fee will cover the dyes and one scarf blank. More will be available for purchase. A variety of brushes will be provided. Students are incouraged to bring any supplies they might have for wet media painting. Beginners welcome! Contact Robin at 698-0916 or email rgrabinska@me.com

(Workshop)
Explore Your Visual Language

Gallery 2 – Crossroads Art Center
Watermedia Workshop with Mary Jo Beswick
Jan. 26-28 2012 9:30--3:30 Fee: $210
Come and EXPLORE your visual language as you work on exercises that will help you organize the language in your paintings while inviting your imagination to play with color, texture, line, and form. There will be lots of short demo's, individual attention and painting time to work on your own creations.

Mary Jo is very willing to share her knowledge and helps keep you ORGANIZED as you work from your own photographs and sketches. Learn to EXPRESS your message in a unified way. Watch your paintings GROW into the finished products you see in your imagination.

Come join the fun and learn at the same time.
Contact Garry-Lou Upton for more information and/or to sign up.
Garry-Lou Upton Arts in the City 11740 Durrington Dr. Richmond, VA 23236
804-379-9330 804-347-4238

(Workshop)
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes with Nancy Campbell

January 28th, 10:30-12:00
Using bark, twigs, acorns, seed pods, dried grass, shells, and other natural materials, Nancy will introduce you to the joy of building fairy houses. All materials will be provided, but if you have something you'd like to build into your house, feel free to bring it along. An adult may build a house alone, or and adult and child may build one together. Please visit www.silverandtwig.com for workshop photos and further information. The class fee is $20. Registration opens on Saturday, January 7th. Registration and questions: email nancy@silverandtwig.com; phone 540 832-1879.

(Workshop)
Tools to Calm the Mind

Thursday, February 2nd, 10:30 -- 12:00
Gallery 2
$25 per person, limit 15 participants

Anne Lamantia is a registered nurse with certifications in several techniques of alternative healing including Healing Touch and Reiki. In this 1 1/2 hour wourkshop, she will demonstrate simple techniques for calming and relaxing, including chair yoga, meditation, music, deep relaxation techniques, and additional tips and techniques. Fee includes handouts. Contact Anne at annelamantia@verizon.net or 467-2473.

(Workshop)
Art Shows for Beginners

Location: Back Classroom of Crossroads Art Center
February 18, 2012 10am - 6pm and
February 19, 2012 Noon - 4pm
"Art isn't art until it is sold, until then it is an obsession and a storage problem" .

If you have thought about doing art shows but don't know how to get started, this class is for you. If you have been doing unjuried shows and would like to move up to juried shows this class is for you. In addition to multiple tips and tricks learned from nine years of doing juried art shows this class will cover display options from inexpensive to professional, various methods of finding shows, choosing and creating jury images, JAS and ZAPP application processes, and ways to connect with other artists for further information. On Sunday I will pull up my van and we will put up and take down a professional display from start to finish. This class is geared towards 2D artists but 3D artists can benefit as well. I am currently contacting various suppliers to see if I can get some coupons for us. Limited to 15 students - $200.

To sign up for the class contact Alison Thomas at AlisonT@SerenityScenes.com or 407-314-1516.

(Workshop)
THE PAINTERLY APPROACH TO COLLAGE WITH CHRISTAPHORA ROBEERS

FEBRUARY 24 AND 25 9:00 TO 4:00 $195
THIS TWO DAY WORKSHOP WILL CONCENTRATE ON HOW TO INTEGRATE PAINT AND PAPER INTO A COLAGE.

The first day will concentrate on the preparation of wood panels, creating papers and refining design images.

Day Two will explore the creative process between edges, paint, line and collage materials.

The goal is to bring at least one collage to conclusion.

An evaluation of our works will conclude the workshop.

You will need to bring your paints and brushes to the workshop. All other materials will be provided.

Garry-Lou Upton
804-379-9330 or 804-347-4238
Arts in the City
11740 Durrington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236

(Workshop)
M.R.A.A. Announces a Two Day Painting Workshop
With Northern Virginia Artist-Sara Linda Poly
April 28,29, 2012

Thursday evening April 27th we will have a wine and cheese welcome with a presentation by Sara Linda Poly. It will take place at the Warsaw Community Room. More information will come at a later date. We will have two days of painting with lunch and bottled water each day, starting at 9:30 and ending at 4:00. You may stay and paint on your own until 5:45 P.M. This indoor workshop will focus on dramatic skies. Dramatic skies are one of Sara’s specialties. We will be painting indoors at Crossroads Art Center.

To view her beautiful work, check out her website and her supply list at saralindapoly.com". She has wonderful information and painting tips that are available to down-load. They are a great help!
Fees

Workshop shop fee…………	$185.00  	Members
			$195.00       	Non-Members
Member Deposit…………….	$100.00		Due at time of enrollment
Non-Member Deposit………	$100.00
Balance Due……………….	$85.00		Members, April 9, 2012
Balance Due……………….  	$95.00		Non-Members, April 9, 2012

Click for a printable Enrollment Form

(Workshop)
WATERCOLOR on YUPO

Instructor : Pat Troiani Two-day workshop $ 150.00
Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday, May 20, Noon – 3:30 p.m. Learn to carry your watercolor skills over unto Yupo, a synthetic Paper, that allows the paint to stay loose, fluid, and translucent. See how to create an effect that is not easily achieved on traditional Watercolor paper. Beginning, intermediate and advanced artists are welcome. To enroll please call 804 - 278 - 8950 or click for flyer and registration form.

(Mosaics)
"TILE ONE ON" MOSAICS with Jenni Kirby

Back Classroom – Crossroads Art Center
3-day Night Class 6pm - 8:30pm, Wednesday January 25th, Feb 1st & Feb. 8th
2-day Class Saturday Mar. 24th 10:30am - 4:30pm & Mar. 31st 10:30am – 1pm
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.
Tuition is $145 when working on a FLOWER POT or a TRAY
Instructor: Jennifer Kirby
Questions and Registration: Email: jennikirby@crossroadsartcenter.com or 804-278-8950

(GROUPON - Mosaics)
Basic Mosaics Class with Tile One On Mosaics

(value $110) at Crossroads Art Center
4 - hour class
Will be making a 6x6 mosaic to bring home.
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. Materials are provided, but participants may scour local sidewalks, their homes, or unsuspecting neighbors' homes for funky samples to supplement the library of tile and stained glass. Limited 15 people per class

Groupon Class Dates and Times
Wednesdays 5pm - 9pm
2012
February 15

Saturdays 10am - 2pm
2012
February 11
May 5
June 2

Sundays Noon - 4pm
2012
January 8, 22 & (29 Canceled)
February 5
March 18

(GROUPON - Mosaics)
Groupon Mosaic Stepping Stones

Tile One On Mosaics
You will make a fabulous mosaic stepping stone for your home or garden. We will cover the basics of mixing and pouring concrete. You will also learn how to use found objects and tile pieces to make a fun mosaic pattern on the surface of your stepping stone.

All tools and materials are supplied but you can personalize your piece by bringing in Found Objects. What are found objects? Anything you want them to be minus paper. --- Shells, figurines, bottle tops, sea glass, toys, marbles, china, scrabble pieces, rocks and more ---
Use your imagination! What do you have in the junk drawer?

Classes taught at
Crossroads Art Center 2016 Staples Mill Rd, Richmond VA 23230
2 sessions
First session 2.5 hours (Creating the Stepping Stone – must leave to cure)
Second Session 1 hour (Cleaning up Stepping Stone to take home)
Must take first session before you take second session.

$130 Value Groupon Price $65
Class Limited to 10
Groupon offer limited to 200.
Call the Crossroads Art Center at 804-278-8950 or Jenni at jennikirby@crossroadsartcenter.com to sign up for the Stepping Stone Class.

(Groupon - Painting)
Groupon Instructional Watercolor Workshop with Chris Wynn

Creativity can strike at any moment, whether you're near an easel and brushes or beside a slumbering strongman and many rolls of toilet paper. Learn to recognize opportune moments with today's Groupon: for $49, you get a Crash Course in Watercolor for Anyone from Wynn Creative, held at the Crossroads Art Center (a $99 value). The course includes two three-hour instructional workshops, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Customers can mix and match Saturday and Sunday workshops, but must attend a Saturday workshop first. Choose two dates from this schedule.

With Wynn Creative, Christopher Wynn - an artist and former creative director who is slated for an October feature in Watercolor Artist magazine-showcases his contemporary realist works and shares decades of experience with budding artists. Christopher imbues students with professional pointers and teaches technique by example as his nimble fingers perform a watercolor demo, illustrating time-tested strokes. While the brushing buff narrates his journey from blank page to vibrant masterpiece, he also shares tips on selecting and saving money on art supplies and how to realistically render a portrait of your favorite parking lot. Onlookers soak up knowledge and take notes before taking to the easel themselves in attempt to capture favorite scenes from Jersey Shore.

Call the Crossroads Art Center at 804-278-8950 or Chris by email at christopherwynnart@yahoo.com to sign up for Class.

2012
Saturday Jan 14
Sunday Jan. 15
Saturday Feb 25
Sunday Feb. 26
Saturday April 21
Sunday April 22
Saturday May 12
Sunday May 13
Saturday June 16
Sunday June 17

(Living Social)
LIVING SOCIAL CLASSES

Mosaic Plaque Class
Learn basic tile setting in mastic adhesive. You will leave with your very own finished 7x7 Mosaic Plaque. No art or mosaic experience necessary. All materials will be supplied.

(Value $110) at Crossroads Art Center

Instructor: Jenni Kirby www.tileoneonmosaics.com
3 - hour class
Limited 15 people per class

Dates (All on Tuesday Evenings) and Times (All classes are 6pm - 9pm)
April 10th
April 17th
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
(More dates will be added if needed)