Art Lab also provides enrichment experiences for visiting high school groups as well as classes, workshops, and internships for our educational partners, Emory & Henry College, Virginia Highlands Community College, and the College for Older Adults.
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.
Book Arts
Ceramics
Drawing/Painting/Mixed Media
Photography
Printmaking
Textiles
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.
Digital Art
Laser Cutting
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.
Print Services & Pricing List
Photo Print
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Size: 8.5″ x 11″ gloss $4.50
Fine Art Print
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Size: 13″ x 19″ Epson Velvet – heavy, textured $13.00
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Size: 24″ x 30″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth $53.00
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Size: 24″ x 36″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth $64.00
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Size: 24″ x 40″ Epson Hot Press Bright – heavy, matte, smooth $72.00
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Size: 42" wide Sihl Instant Dry Canvas Satin $0.15 sq in
Poster Print
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Size: 24″ x 30″ Epson Enhanced Matte $32.00
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Size: 24″ x 36″ Epson Enhanced Matte $39.00
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Size: 24″ x 40″ Epson Enhanced Matte $43.00
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Size: 44″ wide Epson Enhanced Matte $75.00
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Size: 44" x 36" Epson Matte Singleweight $41.00
Fabric
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Size: 44″ x 36″ Jacquard Cotton Twill $39.00
Coming Soon: Laser Cutting and 3D Printing options
Digital Lab offers Open Lab Hours for anyone who needs access to computers for their own projects. People participating in Open Lab Hours must be knowledgeable in the programs they wish to use and complete a lab orientation prior to use.
Please email Alice Salyer at asalyer@wkmuseum.org or call (276) 628-5005 x123 for more details and to schedule an appointment.
October:
Tuesday 10/6 3:30-5:00
Thursday 10/8 11:00-5:00
Friday 10/9 1:30-5:00
Tuesday 10/13 3:30-5:00
Wednesday 10/14 11:00-1:00
Thursday 10/15 11:00-5:00
Friday 10/16 1:30-5:00
Monday 10/19 11:00-5:00
Tuesday 10/20 11:00-5:00
Wednesday 10/21 11:00-1:00
Friday 10/23 1:30-5:00
Monday 10/26 11:00-5:00
Tuesday 10/27 3:30-5:00
Wednesday 10/28 11:00-1:00
Friday 10/30 1:30-5:00
Events
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Impressionist Landscapes with Addie Hirschten
Art Lab - William King 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, United StatesTuesdays, October 6 - November 10, 6:00-9:00 Learn to paint using the methods of the Impressionist painters! We will cover depicting light and color mixing techniques along with just a […]
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Adobe Photoshop Basics Wednesdays, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Art Lab - William King 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, United StatesPhotoshop is an essential tool and industry standard for designers, web developers, photographers, and other creative professionals. It is used for image editing and retouching, graphic design, website mock-ups, digital […]
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Needle Felting – 3D Pumpkins
Needle Felting Series with Laura Blankenship Before it was co-opted for mass production, felting had been a vital community art that provided beauty, housing, and clothing for nomadic tribes across […]
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Intro to Hand-building: Clay Monsters
Ceramics w/ Laura Blankenship Balancing experimentation, guided step by step instructions, and space to customize your creations from your own imagination, these clay classes are designed to hone your foundational […]
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Easy Expressive Wet Felted Hankies & Handcloths
Wet Felting & Other Traditional Seasonal Skills Class Series with Laura Blankenship People have been creating shelter, clothing, and beauty, and singing together while we do it before time began. […]
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Costume Mask Making
Sculpture Series with Michael Gerber Explore sculpture techniques with Michael through costume mask-making, polymer clay miniatures, found-object sculpture, and nature-based earth sculptures. All classes are beginner friendly! Most supplies are […]
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Needle Felting – 3D Black Cats and Bobcats
Needle Felting Series with Laura Blankenship Before it was co-opted for mass production, felting had been a vital community art that provided beauty, housing, and clothing for nomadic tribes across […]
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Wet Felted Witchy Hats
Wet Felting & Other Traditional Seasonal Skills Class Series with Laura Blankenship People have been creating shelter, clothing, and beauty, and singing together while we do it before time began. […]
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Essential Darkroom Techniques with Morgan Ford
Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, October 24, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen - […]
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Needle Felting – 3D Winged Creatures: Bats and Moths
Needle Felting Series with Laura Blankenship Before it was co-opted for mass production, felting had been a vital community art that provided beauty, housing, and clothing for nomadic tribes across […]
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.