Art Workshops

Arts Alive invites you to discover the artist in you with our various art workshops for adults. All classes are held in the West Point United Methodist Church basement located at 1020 Main Street unless otherwise noted. Classes are filled on a first come basis and space is limited. Participants will be emailed a supply list, if necessary.

Classes are for ages 18+ unless otherwise specified.

If you discover you can no longer attend a workshop, we cannot offer a refund, but you may get a friend to take your place. Please retain a copy for your records.

The 2023-24 season is supported in part by:

Events Sponsors - VA Commission for the Arts

UP COMING Workshops

Winter Watercolor

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Friday, February 7, 2025

10 am

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Instructor

Whitney Hixenbaugh

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Brickhouse Creations Studio

788 Brickhouse Landing Rd
West Point, VA 23181

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CLASS FEE

$35

Stay cozy inside creating a Winter Watercolor scene with our instructor Whitney Hixenbaugh.

In this watercolor class, participants will paint a winter landscape while learning watercolor basics including resist and application methods, types of brushes and paint, and tips for starting a new, creative hobby. No previous experience needed.

Questions? Please Email info@artsaliveinc.org

Large Loomed Potholder

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Friday, March 7, 2025

10 am

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Instructor

Whitney Hixenbaugh

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West Point United Methodist Church

1020 Main Street (Basement Classroom)
West Point, VA

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CLASS FEE

$25 + $10 Supply Fee

Come learn how to create a large patterned, potholders on a 10inch loom with our instructor Whitney Hixenbaugh. You choose the colors and pattern! Learn a new hobby and how to create a very useful gift for all of your friends! Bring a friend and spend the day creating and meeting new folks from the community.

Questions? Please Email info@artsaliveinc.org

Beaded Tree of Life Workshop

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Friday, April 4, 2025

10 am

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Instructor

Mary Ann Littell

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West Point United Methodist Church

1020 Main Street (Basement Classroom)
West Point, VA

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CLASS FEE

$25/Supply Fee $10

Plan to spend your day creating your own Tree of Life by anchoring the roots using flexible wires attached to a circular hoop. Then twist to create the trunk and branches and lastly add beads to represent the fullness of the branches of your tree. Using crystal beads will result in your suncatcher that catches the light and sparkles in its beauty.

Questions? Please Email info@artsaliveinc.org

Pine Needle Ornament

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Friday, May 2, 2025

10 am

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Instructor

Kathy Kuhn

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West Point United Methodist Church

1020 Main Street (Basement Classroom)
West Point, VA

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CLASS FEE

$25/$10 Supply Fee

Learn simple pine-needle basketry techniques tomake an ornament. This ornament will be an approximately 4” to 5” circle or oval and can be for any season!! Coiled center, wrapped circle, drilled base or your personal momento will be the base of your ornament. Your imagination will determine your outcome!

Questions? Please Email info@artsaliveinc.org

Arts Alive, Inc.

P.O. Box 906
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 845-7787
info@artsaliveinc.org

Hours:
Monday: 10 AM-3 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 1 PM-3 PM
Friday: 10 AM-3 PM

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Arts Alive, Inc.

P.O. Box 906
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 845-7787

info@artsaliveinc.org

Hours:
Monday: 10 AM-3 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 1 PM-3 PM
Friday: 10 AM-3 PM

Support Us When You Shop

You can help Arts Alive raise money to support the many valuable programs we provide in the community.