Art

The Smithfield Arts Festival celebrates it’s 3rd year in historic Smithfield, VA along Main Street on May 18, 2024. The event encompasses visual, performing, culinary and literary arts and is held from 9 am to 4 pm. The 1750 Isle […]

Get ready for a night of creativity and fun with our monthly Family Craft Night! Join us every second Friday of the month for a chance to unleash your inner artist and bond with your loved ones over exciting DIY […]

The Mermaid Factory is a unique “paint your own” art studio. All of our plaster products are handmade in Coastal Virginia and are the ideal blank canvas to inspire your creativity. Our studio offers safe and easy-to-use acrylic paint, glitter, […]

Join WRL in celebrating youth art and creativity in our community! WRL invited middle school and high school students in James City County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg to share one original work of art to be displayed […]

Celebrate the 56th annual AOFTA on October 5-6, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm each day in Williamsburg, VA. An Occasion for The Arts provides Williamsburg with a free arts extravaganza. It is the area’s premier outdoor art and […]

Students learn how to integrate the visual elements of proportion, anatomy, gesture, and volume to develop and create an image in 3D. These concepts are at the heart of art and design, making the class applicable to any form of […]

Register for your family of up to 5 people age 2+ Each family will paint 10 double-sided rocks, and 1 tic tac toe board. Please write in the notes how many people will be joining your family.   

Bring the whole family to paint a snowman with their own twist.  Our creative coach will guide you through simple techniques.  Ages 6+ $15.00 per person

Kids Creative Club provides after-school art and craft activities for different age groups, enabling children to have fun, develop problem-solving abilities, and increase social skills while mastering art techniques. Kids Creative Club  offers a program that fosters creative expression through […]

Every month, on the first Friday, children will have a chance to have a blast crafting, gaming, grooving, viewing films, and much more minus their guardians. Kids Night is sure to provide nonstop excitement! Parents need not attend. Ages 5-11 […]

Parents go have dinner at one of the amazing restaurants around Chesapeake while we entertain the kids.  Bingo and Make Your Own Heart Pizza

Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio.

Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio.

Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio.

Drop off the kids for a night of crafts, play, music and more. Ages 4-14. This event gives parents a chance to go to a movie, dinner or relax for a little while. First 2 children $35 any additional children […]

The audience will sail the Caribbean seas on the sound waves of steel drums with Gary Garlic. Find out how the outlawing of drums on many Caribbean islands led to people inventing instruments from steel, developing a unique sound and art […]

 Join our Gnome Craft of the Week!  October 4th-7th come make a Gnome witch door hanger. Wednesday to Friday from 12-6pm and Saturday 10-2pm (while supplies last) we have an exciting self-guided gnome craft for $25 waiting for you!   

Join us every Tuesday from Oct 10-24 at 6pm for the ultimate DIY adventure. Choose from three captivating designs that will ignite your imagination and bring your vision to life.  View examples and purchase tickets on our Facebook page or […]

Welcome to Sewing 101! In 1.5 hour, this beginner-friendly workshop will cover all the basics and have you stitching up something stylish! Our skilled team is here to guide you step-by-step as you create a simple project (just don’t be […]

Kids Creative Club Ages 8-13yrs old offers a program that fosters creative expression through activities such as painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, clay working, and print-making. We aim to facilitate the development of compositional understanding and creative appreciation of elements like […]

Canvas Club Meets Monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Ages 5+ Canvas painting for kids is an excellent activity that fosters creative exploration, skill building, fine motor skills, color exploration, confidence building and develops cognitive skills! Kids do […]

Join us for a night of family fun Oct 13th from 6-8pm. Embrace Friday the 13th vibes with this Halloween paint night. The whole family can join in! Seats are limited so sign up now! Adult Participation Required.   Cancellation […]

Welcome to Sewing 101! In 1.5 hour, this beginner-friendly workshop will cover all the basics and have you stitching up something stylish! Our skilled team is here to guide you step-by-step as you create a simple project (just don’t be […]

Paint a pumpkin to take home with you Meet members of local law enforcement Costumes are encouraged! Stop by our photo area to take a family photo. Don’t forget to vote for the best pumpkin! Age 2+

Class Experience: Students learn how to integrate the visual elements of proportion, anatomy, gesture, and volume to develop and create an image in 3D. These concepts are at the heart of art and design, making the class applicable to any […]