Art-making Archives - Muscarelle Museum of Art

Homeschool Art Classes Winter 2027: Ages 12-18

Homeschooled students ages 12-18 are invited to join us on Mondays at the Muscarelle to explore a wide variety of media, skills and techniques with art educator Megan Countiss. The

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Homeschool Art Classes Winter 2027: Ages 6-11

Homeschooled students ages 6-11 are invited to join us on Mondays at the Muscarelle to explore a wide variety of media, skills and techniques with art educator Megan Countiss. The

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Wooden Ornament Workshop

Join us on Sunday, December 13 for an afternoon of wooden ornament carving with William & Mary’s resident woodworker Christopher Wagner. Participants will be guided through the process of carving

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Stitching Open House

The Williamsburg Rose & Thistle Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America invites you to join us for a time to stitch. No embroidery experience is required or expected! Come

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Crafternoon

Join us on select afternoons for a brief docent presentation about a work on view, then create art inspired by the presentation. Connect with peers in the community while exploring

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Wood Pyrography Workshop

In this three-hour workshop, Community Engagement Specialist Rosalind Wade will demonstrate the seven key steps in creating your own wood burning piece on a 11″ x 14″ birch panel. Discussion will

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Art After Hours: Silver Clay Jewelry

–For W&M students only — Explore the elegant and versatile medium of silver metal clay for jewelry making! Metal clay is made of tiny sterling silver particles mixed with an

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Figure Drawing Monday: Extended Poses II

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Tilt Comparisons and Extended Poses I

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Drapery and Form

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Relational Line Drawing

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Head and Torso Proportions

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Anatomical Alignments

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Gesture and Contour

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Simplified Shadows

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Continuous Line Drawing

On select Monday evenings throughout fall 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Counted Thread Bookmarks with Catherine Theron

Join needlework designer & teacher Catherine Theron in creating two counted thread bookmarks using stitches from the Virginia panel of America’s Tapestry. The workshop is appropriate for beginning and intermediate stitchers,

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Carve a Wooden Walking Stick: Workshop with Christopher Wagner

Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28 1-4 PM Muscarelle Museum of Art Event Hall Join sculptor Christopher Wagner for a two-day introduction to the tools of woodcarving and make your very own walking

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Large Scale Woodcut Workshop

In this intense three-day class, participants will be taken on a journey to create large-scale woodcuts employing original ideas and themes to create a limited edition of prints. Led by

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Youth Camp: 2D Art Adventures

Grab your pencils and prepare to make your mark! Join instructor Alison Pariso for an exciting, 5-day journey into the Foundations of Drawing. Designed for young artists aged 6–12, this

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Youth Camp: 3D Art Adventures

Get ready to build, mold and create! Join instructor Alison Pariso for an exciting, hands-on week designed for young creators aged 6–12. This camp is all about discovering how to

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Teen Camp: Painting from Observation

Join instructor Alison Pariso in our exciting painting from observation camp, designed especially for artists aged 12-18! This three-day workshop, designed for all skill levels, will explore the vibrant world

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Teen Metal Casting Camp

In this exciting week-long intensive, students will learn the limitless process of lost-wax (cire perdue) aluminum metal casting. Students will explore the history of metal casting and create unique, symbolic

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Muscarelle Summer Youth Art Camp

Join the Muscarelle for a week of art exploration this summer! Designed for ages 6-12, this week-long camp will explore a variety of media, techniques and styles, with a special

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Homeschool Art Classes Spring 2026: Ages 6-11

Homeschooled students ages 6-11 are invited to join us on Mondays at the Muscarelle to explore a wide variety of media, skills and techniques with art educator Alison Pariso. The

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Homeschool Art Classes Spring 2026: Ages 12-18

Homeschooled students ages 12-18 are invited to join us on Mondays at the Muscarelle to explore a wide variety of media, skills and techniques with art educator Alison Pariso. In

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Figure Drawing Monday: Extended Poses II

On select Monday evenings throughout spring 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Extended Poses I

On select Monday evenings throughout spring 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Figure Drawing Monday: Drawing with Props

On select Monday evenings throughout spring 2026, join us at the Muscarelle to hone your observational and drawing skills. Each session will focus on a different aspect of figure drawing,

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Wood Carving Workshop with Christopher Wagner

Join sculptor Christopher Wagner for a two-day introduction to the tools of woodcarving and how to safely use them. This session will focus on carving a low relief from a

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