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Release your inner creativity!
Call the Arts Center at 357-7707 or sign up on-line. All classes are held at the Arts Center @ 319 |
Classes at the Arts Center @ 319
Classes are held if the minimum number of students specified by the instructor are enrolled; most classes also have a maximum enrollment. We suggest you sign up early. Use the "signup for a class" link above to signup online.
Class fees and Materials fees, if any, are due no later than the 'register by' date included in the class description and payable to the Isle of Wight Arts League. Convenient online payment options for Class Fee and Materials Fees (if any) are included below the class description. IWAL Members Class Fee rate is for Members of the Isle of Wight Arts League, otherwise select Non-members option. Materials fees may also be paid on line using the Materials Fee button.
Parents / guardians: For safety considerations, you must accompany your child into the Arts Center at the beginning of class and pick up your child from the Center. Children will only be released from the Center to a parent or guardian.
Classes are held if the minimum number of students specified by the instructor are enrolled; most classes also have a maximum enrollment. We suggest you sign up early. Use the "signup for a class" link above to signup online.
Class fees and Materials fees, if any, are due no later than the 'register by' date included in the class description and payable to the Isle of Wight Arts League. Convenient online payment options for Class Fee and Materials Fees (if any) are included below the class description. IWAL Members Class Fee rate is for Members of the Isle of Wight Arts League, otherwise select Non-members option. Materials fees may also be paid on line using the Materials Fee button.
Parents / guardians: For safety considerations, you must accompany your child into the Arts Center at the beginning of class and pick up your child from the Center. Children will only be released from the Center to a parent or guardian.
If you feel unwell or have a fever on the day of class, please contact us by phone and do not attend the session.
Your class fees will be applied to a future class or refunded.
Your class fees will be applied to a future class or refunded.
Summer Friday Morning Youth Art
August 14, 2026, Friday 10 am to noon
Watercolor
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Rising 3rd to 5th grade students (ages 8 to 10). Register by August 14 to reserve your space. Class Full, please select another class.
Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6.
August 14, 2026, Friday 10 am to noon
Watercolor
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Rising 3rd to 5th grade students (ages 8 to 10). Register by August 14 to reserve your space. Class Full, please select another class.
Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6.
Summer Youth Art :ADDED SESSION
August 15, 2026, Saturday 10 am to noon
Watercolor
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Rising 3rd to 5th grade students (ages 8 to 10). Register by August 14 to reserve your space. $25 per student includes all supplies and instruction.
Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6.
August 15, 2026, Saturday 10 am to noon
Watercolor
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Rising 3rd to 5th grade students (ages 8 to 10). Register by August 14 to reserve your space. $25 per student includes all supplies and instruction.
Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6.
August Intermediate Painting with Acrylics
August 19, 20 and 21, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Build on skills learned in each class. Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
CLASS FULL, Select another class or call the arts center at 757-357-7707 to be placed on the wait list.
August 19, 20 and 21, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Build on skills learned in each class. Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
CLASS FULL, Select another class or call the arts center at 757-357-7707 to be placed on the wait list.
Introduction to Oil Painting (Beginner Class): Koi
August 26 & 27, 2026, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm
Instructor: Diane Greenhalgh
Unlock the vibrant world of oil painting in this beginner-friendly two-day course. Sessions will cover basic techniques, color mixing, different mediums, brushwork and more. You will learn how to handle materials safely and build a painting from the first sketch to the final highlight. Build on skills learned in each class. All supplies provided. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
CLASS FULL, Select another class or call the arts center at 757-357-7707 to be placed on the wait list.
August 26 & 27, 2026, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm
Instructor: Diane Greenhalgh
Unlock the vibrant world of oil painting in this beginner-friendly two-day course. Sessions will cover basic techniques, color mixing, different mediums, brushwork and more. You will learn how to handle materials safely and build a painting from the first sketch to the final highlight. Build on skills learned in each class. All supplies provided. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
CLASS FULL, Select another class or call the arts center at 757-357-7707 to be placed on the wait list.
Absolutely Beginner Painting with Acrylics
September 9, 10 and 11, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Have you ever wanted to paint but didn’t know where to start? This 3-day beginner-friendly acrylic painting class is perfect for you!
✨ No experience necessary – even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before.
✨ Step-by-step guidance in a fun, relaxed setting.
✨ Learn the basics of acrylics, color mixing, brush techniques, and composition.
✨ Complete your very own finished painting to take home and be proud of.
By the end of this class, you’ll not only have a beautiful painting, but also the confidence and skills to keep creating. Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by September 7, 2026 to reserve a seat in this class. Ages 16 and up.
September 9, 10 and 11, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Have you ever wanted to paint but didn’t know where to start? This 3-day beginner-friendly acrylic painting class is perfect for you!
✨ No experience necessary – even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush before.
✨ Step-by-step guidance in a fun, relaxed setting.
✨ Learn the basics of acrylics, color mixing, brush techniques, and composition.
✨ Complete your very own finished painting to take home and be proud of.
By the end of this class, you’ll not only have a beautiful painting, but also the confidence and skills to keep creating. Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by September 7, 2026 to reserve a seat in this class. Ages 16 and up.
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Intermediate Painting with Acrylics
September 16, 17 and 18, 2026 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 to 3 PM Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Build on skills learned in each class. Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25. Register by September 14, 2026, to reserve a seat in this class. (This class fills quickly, don’t wait) |
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Introduction to Oil Painting (Beginner Class): Egret
September 23 & 24, 2026, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm
Instructor: Diane Greenhalgh
Unlock the vibrant world of oil painting in this beginner-friendly two-day course. Sessions will cover basic techniques, color mixing, different mediums, brushwork and more. You will learn how to handle materials safely and build a painting from the first sketch to the final highlight. Build on skills learned in each class. All supplies provided. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by September 20, 2026 to reserve a seat in this class. Ages 16 and up. Maximum 8 students.
September 23 & 24, 2026, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm
Instructor: Diane Greenhalgh
Unlock the vibrant world of oil painting in this beginner-friendly two-day course. Sessions will cover basic techniques, color mixing, different mediums, brushwork and more. You will learn how to handle materials safely and build a painting from the first sketch to the final highlight. Build on skills learned in each class. All supplies provided. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by September 20, 2026 to reserve a seat in this class. Ages 16 and up. Maximum 8 students.