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 […]
Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $200 (prefer to pay with installments? contact lbridges@wkmuseum.org) Time and date(s): Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9/9-10/2, then 10/21 & 10/23 from 4:00PM-6:00PM (5 weeks) Location: Clay Studio […]
Class Title: Figure Drawing Sessions with live model Instructor: N/A Cost: $20 per session Time and date(s): 5:30-8:00 (4th Mondays) Location: Art Lab Skill level: beginner- expert Audience: Adult Description: […]
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: Screen Printing Basics Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $150 (prefer to pay with installments? contact lbridges@wkmuseum.org) Time and date(s): Wednesdays, 10/8-10/29 from 5:30PM-7:30PM Location: Print Shop, Art Lab lower […]
Please join us for a screening of "Out of the Picture" The first feature-length documentary film about art critics to be made in the U.S., “Out of the Picture,” is […]
Class Title: Figure Drawing: Gesture & Structure Instructor: Donna Bird Cost: $85 Time and date(s): 10:00-3:00 Saturday, October 11 Location: Art Lab Skill level: beginner- expert Audience: Adult Description: In […]
Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $108 Time and date(s): Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen - […]
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 […]
Instructor: Alice Salyer Cost: $45 Time and date(s): Wednesday, October 15, 2:00-4:00 Location: Digital Lab Skill level: New learners Audience: Teen-Adult New to digital art and design? Get a taste […]
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.
