Upcoming Events

James & The Giant Peach

August 4, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM

A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises.

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Forms in Clay

July 29, 2019 thru September 9, 2019

Location:	Swanson Studios at the Danville Museum of Fine Art & History 965 Main Street Danville, VA
Time:	Mondays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost:	$95.00 for members of the museum and $105 for non museum members. Includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.

2019 Class Schedule

Session 1: Feb 4 - March 11, 2019

Session 2: Apirl 1 - May 6

Session 3: June 3 - July 8

Session 4: July 29 - September 9

Session 5: September 30 - November 4

Session 6: November 18 - December 23

Call or email for additional details

The Forms In Clay class is designed for beginers to advance students. The Swanson Studio is equipped for handbuilding and wheel throwing, and utilizes a electric kiln for firing.

The beginner student will learn the 3 basic handbuiding techniques and if interested an introduction to wheel throwing. Intermediate students and advance students have the flexibility to follow there own artistic direction. Forms created in class range from functional vases, bowls etc. to non functional sculptural art pieces. For more information or to sign up email or call 434-792-5355 9:00am-5:30pm

Donna Campbell Allen Painting Workshop

July 26, 2019 thru July 28, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sketch and paint mouthwatering TUTTI FRUITI treats like strawberries, peaches, grapes and décor cupcakes while exploring the techniques for creating works of art on paper or canvas. In an encouraging environment, a new selection will be presented, studied and rendered each day. Learn the basics of drawing, creating texture, shading to add dimension and magical interest while designing fabulous painting compositions. Intro to painting, mixing color and applying the paint will be taught. Participants will complete 3 colorful studies suitable for framing and one finished painting during the workshop.

PAINT TUTTI FRUITI

Donna Campbell Allen, Instructor

CLASS OUTLINE

Day 1: Meet & Greet, Intro to materials, sketching and painting
Day 2: Discovering what we see, Sketching and Painting, Bring your Lunch from 1-1:30 p.m.
Day 3: More skill building and A celebratory finish

July 26– July 28

Friday 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 1:30 a.m.-4 p.m.