Classes & Events 2024
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Please check back as we update the schedule throughout the year.
Painting Workshop
WITH Kim T. Richards
AIM Gallery
102 W. Washington Street, Middleburg
November 12th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$110 per class
Payment reserves your spot
Each month, instructor Kim T. Richards will lead a workshop on various painting subjects and topics using oil or acrylic paint in beautiful Middleburg, VA. Utilizing the themes of landscape and still life painting, students will learn the skills needed to improve their paintings. Small class sizes allow for individual instruction alongside demonstration. You may bring your own inspiration photos or use the photos or still life objects provided by the instructor. Whether you're new to painting in acrylics and oils or are an intermediate artist seeking to try something new, these monthly workshops were created just for you.
November 12 - Fall Color
December 10 - Winter Still Life
Landscapes & Flowers
WITH Barbara Sharp
Middleburg, VA (address given upon receipt of registration & payment)
October 16th, 1:00 - 6:00 pm
$110
$25 supply fee, if needed, payable to Barbara
Join artist and master gardener Barbara Sharp in our painting workshop that celebrates landscapes and flowers. This class is perfect for all skill levels, from beginners to more advanced artists, and offers individual instruction tailored to each student. You'll explore everything from composition and color theory to brush techniques and more. Embrace the beauty of nature and enhance your painting skills in this immersive and educational workshop.
Lunch will be served, prepared by Barbara.
Please register by sending email with name and phone number to Sandy@theartistsinmiddleburg.org
Artists Book Club & Pastel Class
WITH Ali Wiese
AiM Gallery, 102 W. Washington Street, Middleburg
October 26th, 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Class & Supplies: $50
Book: $20.12 available for pick up or delivery through www.middleburgbooks.com
Pastel Kit: $20 optional, take home pastel kit
Have you ever felt motivated to be creative after reading a particularly powerful story? Do you feel an overwhelming need to put your thoughts on paper? Here’s your chance to try out pastel painting! Create your own pastel painting in response to Shark Heart, A Love Story by Emily Habeck. In this class you will be encouraged to explore your visceral reaction to this powerful love story.
Local pastel artists and clinical therapist, Ali Wiese, will introduce basic pastel techniques and stimulate your creative process. All materials are provided, and you will go home with a framed pastel painting.
All skill levels are welcome.
Join us as we gather to discuss all things art! This is a time to expand our artistic horizons and support each other on our creative journeys. Our community is a safe space for artists of all levels to receive encouragement and inspiration. Feel free to invite more artists to join us—the larger our tribe, the more we all benefit!
Please bring your artwork to share or to be critiqued by others. Only constructive and kind comments are welcome. The first six artists to respond each session will be invited to bring their art to the evening's gathering.
Kids Art Camp
with Adele Buytenhuys
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Join us for a creative journey through the world of famous artists at our Kids Art Camp! This camp is designed for young art enthusiasts who want to learn about and create masterpieces inspired by renowned artists such as Gustav Klimt, Claude Monet, and Georges Seurat. Throughout the week, campers will dive into the unique styles and methodologies of these artists, exploring their techniques and creating their own interpretations. The last day will include a pizza lunch and a group Jackson Pollock project..
Paws & Brushes, Pet Portraiture
with Heather Connole
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Student's Support Local School Art Programs with Maker's Mart
March 23 - 31, 2024
To celebrate Youth Art Month, we're thrilled to present our annual student exhibit with a twist: a Student Maker's Mart highlighting the creative endeavors of local school students! Join us for this collaborative effort involving six local schools, showcasing an array of artistic expressions including jewelry, pottery, photography, and more. Every piece is available for purchase, with all proceeds dedicated to supporting the invaluable art programs within our schools.
Participating Schools:
Banneker Elementary School Claude Thompson Elementary School
Foxcroft School The Hill School
Middleburg Community Charter School Middleburg Montessori School
A big thank you to Julie Fisher, Nance Sweet, Marlena Beach, Kelly Peck, Sheena Custer, Cassella Slater and Linda Conti for sharing your talent and skills with the next generation and for making this Student Maker's Mart possible!
And congratulations to all of the students who have worked hard creating art for this event! You guys rock! May you find inspiration everywhere you look.
Not able to attend but want to support the student efforts? Donate here.
Paint Your Own Watercolor Valentine
with Adele Buytenhuys
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Art from the Heart
Family Fun Fest
With AiM and Cana Vineyards & Winery
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Art of the Flag, Discussion
WITH MATT PAVONE
Free Event
July 4th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Aim Gallery, 102 W. Washington St.
Come and join artist and speaker, Matthew Pavone, at The Artists in Middleburg gallery for a special summer program and pop-up exhibit on July 4th. During this special offering, Matthew will discuss with attendees the various insights from his personal study of the American flag and share how artists like Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, and Shepard Fairey influence his own work. Matthew will be around the gallery and available for questions throughout the day. He will have several original pieces from his flag series available for purchase during the pop-up exhibit.
Christmas in Middleburg
December 1 - 31
The Showing of the Hounds & Middleburg Christmas Parade
December 3rd
Join us in welcoming the Holidays! We have holiday gifts and our 'GASP: Great Art, Small Prices' Exhibit specially curated for your gift giving needs. Our Holiday Shoppe will be open on parade day until the end of the month.
AiM's Holiday Open House and Fundraiser
December 4th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
The gallery will be open from 12:00 - 5:00 pm
You are invited to AiM's Holiday Open House & Fundraiser. This special event includes our current exhibit, our holiday shoppe and small paintings donated by our artists. Each painting is $75 and the proceeds will go towards helping AiM in their efforts to support local art education for all ages.