WKMA’s Art Lab is a hub for learning where artists, makers, students, educators, and the public can connect, exchange knowledge, explore ideas, and hone their skills.
Equipped with printmaking, clay, and mixed media studios; a darkroom; a digital lab; a lecture space; and a community gallery, it’s a space where critical thinking is engaged, curiosity is sparked, and creativity flourishes. It’s a place for examining the rich diversity of our world through the lenses of art, craft, and technology and home to a variety of resident artists working across media.
William King’s Art Lab offers open studios where artists can create studio art such as ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, mixed-media, and darkroom photography. If you’ve been trained on the equipment, you’re welcome to come in and work on your projects.
Studio session times include setup and cleanup, so users must plan accordingly. All participants must be trained on any equipment used and are responsible for their own expendable art supplies (clay is available for purchase).
To use our clay studio, we charge an additional separate cost of $40 per fire to use the kiln. Art Lab does not offer kiln rental for works made outside of our facilities. All works fired must be made with clay purchased from or approved by Art Lab.
To discuss the possibility of piggybacking a firing with a few small pieces in the kiln, or to reserve a day slot, schedule a studio training and orientation session, or set up an interview to apply to be a volunteer monitor, call 276.628.5005, ext. 123 or email asalyer@wkmuseum.org.
Reservations are required 48 hours in advance.
Our Digital Lab, as part of William King’s Art Lab, is a center for anyone in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to access, learn, and use digital tools for art, design, and life. We offer a variety of digital art and design workshops for all ages and experience levels, as well as open lab time for experienced individuals, print services, and workforce development bootcamps. Please email Alice Salyer at asalyer@wkmuseum.org or call 276.628.5005 ext. 123 for more details.
We are pleased to offer small batch personal and fine art printing services. We are happy to work with clients who need custom sizes and often have specialty papers in addition to the ones listed below. Please email Alice Salyer at asalyer@wkmuseum.org or call (276) 628-5005 x123 for more details and to schedule an appointment.
Size: 8.5″ x 11″ gloss….$4.50
Size: 13″ x 19″ Epson Velvet – heavy, textured….$13.00
Size: 24″ x 30″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth….$53.00
Size: 24″ x 36″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth….$64.00
Size: 24″ x 40″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth….$72.00
Size: 42″ wide Sihl Instant Dry Canvas Satin – 15¢ per square inch
Size: 24″ x 30″ Epson Enhanced Matte….$32.00
Size: 24″ x 36″ Epson Enhanced Matte….$39.00
Size: 24″ x 40″ Epson Enhanced Matte….$43.00
Size: 44″ wide Epson Enhanced Matte….$75.00
Size: 44″ x 36″ Epson Matte Singleweight….$41.00
Size: 44″ x 36″ Jacquard Cotton Twill….$39.00
Instructor: N/A Cost: Free, donations are always welcome Time and date(s): Varies Location: Art Lab Digital Lab, upper level Skill level: Must hold computer expertise Audience: Adult Description: Already have experience and need computer availability to work […]
Class Title: Surrealist Printmaking - Drypoint and Laser Engraved Plates Instructor: Charles Goolsby Cost: $25 (Special rate!) Time and date(s): Tuesdays, 10/14-11/18 (6 weeks) from 5:30PM-8:00PM Location: Print Shop, Art […]
Art Lab’s Adobe Bootcamp training sessions are intensive introductions to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or Premiere Pro, following the official Adobe Classroom in a Book training materials. The goal is […]
Class Title: Beginner Fabric Printing & Dyeing Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $150 (prefer to pay with installments? contact lbridges@wkmuseum.org) Time and date(s): Wednesdays, 11/12-12/17 from 2:00-4:00PM (6 weeks, TG week […]
Class Title: Laser Etched Pet Ornaments Instructor: WKMA Staff Cost: $40 Time and date(s): 1:00-4:00 on Saturday November 22 Location: Art Lab Digital Lab Skill level: beginner-intermediate Audience: Adult Description: […]
Art Lab opened in 2020 and turns five this year. In celebration of this milestone and as a give-back to our community, we are offering five classes with $5 admission. […]
Class Title: Ugly Sweatshirts Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $15 Time and date(s): Saturday 12/6 from 10:00AM-1:00PM Location: 3D Classroom, Art Lab lower level (stair access only) Skill level: Beginners/Intermediate Audience: […]
Class Title: Cookie Cutter Ornaments Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $15 Time and date(s): Saturday 12/6 from 2:00PM-4:00PM Location: Clay Studio, Art Lab lower level (stair access only) Skill level: Beginners/Intermediate […]
Class Title: Laser Cut Acrylic Snowflake Ornaments Instructor: WKMA Staff Cost: $40 Time and date(s): 4:30-7:00 on Thursday December 11 Location: Art Lab Digital Lab Skill level: beginner-intermediate Audience: Adult […]
Class Title: Abstracting the Figure Instructor: Akintayo Akintobi Cost: $50 Time and date(s): Friday, 12/12 from 11:00AM-2:00PM Location: TBD in Art Lab Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate Audience: Teen-Adult Description: This workshop […]
Family or friends coming into town? Have a birthday party coming up? Special project in mind? Can’t find what you want on the schedule? You can schedule one-day workshops with us to create unique works in clay, printmaking, or mixed media. For clay, beginner wheel throwing is typically not available for this private class as projects cannot be completed at the beginner level of wheel throwing within this time frame.
Minimum 2 participants, maximum 12. Availability varies based on staff schedules.
Fill out the form below, email lbridges@wkmuseum.org, or call (276) 628-5005 #109 to discuss projects, request dates, and confirm price-points.
