The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Classes
 


4205 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, Virginia

Gallery Hours are:
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM–6PM
and Weekends: 1–5PM.

For more information,
call 757-727-1490
May
  Portrait Painting Spring session
Students from beginning to advanced will work at their own level of portrait painting.
  Painting for Kids spring session
Students will explore a variety of painting media as they learn about painting still life, portraits, landscapes and other subjects.
  Digital Camera 101 May session
Want to learn how to use a new digital camera? Can’t quite grasp shutter speeds and apertures? This class is for beginning digital photography students who want a good foundation in the medium.
  Sunday Still Life Painting Session F
Students with any level of experience from beginning to advanced may work in either oils or acrylics.
June
  Sunday Still Life Painting Session M
Students with any level of experience from beginning to advanced may work in either oils or acrylics.
  Something Different Every Day
Everyday the children will be entertained with a different craft or art activity including drawing, painting, sculpture and more!
  Painting in Oils
Students of all levels of experience in oil painting will explore their own subject matter and develop their own voice.
  Watercolor Painting
Beginning students will learn about the fundamental materials and techniques while more experienced students will sharpen their skills with individual instruction.
  Wednesday Watercolor Session A
Students with any level of experience can enjoy the challenge of working with watercolor.
  Drawing
Students with any level of experience form beginning to advanced may work with their choice of black and white drawing media.
  Drawing Workshop Session A
This drawing class is designed for students at any level of experience from beginning to advanced.
  Painting in Oils or Acrylics Session A
Students with any level of experience from beginning to more advanced, may work with either oils or acrylics, and explore their own style and subject matter.
  Painting in Oils or Acrylics Session B
Students with any level of experience from beginning to more advanced, may work with either oils or acrylics, and explore their own style and subject matter.
  Saturday Studio Session A
A different instructor each week will teach by offering discussions, demonstrations, critiques and individual instruction.
  Multi Media Fun
Students will have fun while they explore a different art media each day.
  A Brief History of Surrealism in Film
This class is designed to introduce the casual viewer to the world of surrealist cinema.
July
  Georgia O'Keefe and Friends
Children will study the work of several master artists and create their own masterpiece based on their styles.
  Digital Camera - A Buyer's Guide
In the market to buy a digital camera? Come to a 1 1/2 hour discussion about things to look for in your next purchase.
  Plein Air Painting
Students of all skill levels may work outdoors in either oils or acrylics.
  Sea World Adventure
Students will construct and decorate a 3-D fish and will create wonderful pictures of the creatures and world underneath the sea.
  Digital Camera 101 July Session
This class is for beginning digital photography students who want a good foundation.
  Yoga: In the Galleries Summer Session C
Enjoy learning about and practicing Yoga surrounded by art in our galleries.
  Yoga: In the Galleries Summer Session A
Enjoy learning about and practicing Yoga surrounded by art in our galleries.
  Yoga: In the Galleries Summer Session B
Enjoy learning about and practicing Yoga surrounded by art in our galleries.
  Art Around the World
Students will explore the art of five world cultures and create projects based on those civilizations.
  Saturday Studio Session B
A different instructor each week will teach by offering discussions, demonstrations, critiques and individual instruction.
  Painting for Kids summer session
Young artists will explore a variety of painting media as they learn about painting still life, portrait, landscape and other subjects.
August
  Mystical Arts of Tibet
Unlock the mysteries of the Tibetan culture and symbols of the Mandala (circular sand painting).
  Wednesday Watercolor Session B
Students with any level of experience can enjoy the challenge of working with watercolor.
  Drawing Workshop Session B
This class is designed for students at any level of experience from beginning to advanced.
  Plein Air Morning Painting
Students of all skill levels are welcome and may work outdoors in either oils or acrylics.
  Drawing for Kids summer session
Young artists will explore a variety of drawing media including pencil, pen and ink, pastel and charcoal as the learn about drawing a variety of subjects.