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  • Functional Handbuilding (Ceramics)

    Class Title: Handbuilt Ceramics Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $205 Time and date(s): Thursdays 3/12-4/16 from 4:00PM-7:00PM (6 weeks)* Location: Clay Studio (Art Lab lower level; stair access only) Skill level: Beginner/intermediate Audience: Teen - adult Description: Let’s play in clay! In this class you will be led through tutorials and learn how to use and […]

    $205.00
  • Animal Painting w/ Addie Hirschten

    Class Title: Animal Painting Instructor: Addie Hirschten Cost: $138 Time and date(s): Tuesdays 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 from 5:30PM-7:30PM Location: 3D Lab in Art Lab's lower level (stairs-access only) Skill level: Any Audience: Adult Description: Learning to paint animals is a fun way to practice painting techniques. In this class we will learn how to […]

    $138.00
  • Through the Lens of Color: Landscapes in gouache and watercolor

    Through the Lens of Color: Landscapes in gouache and watercolor with Renee Pitts Thursdays 4/9-4/30/26 from 2:00PM-5:00PM  Various locations on the campus: Lecture room, Red Table youth room, various outdoors $50 per student   Explore watercolor/gouache and landscape while taking inspiration from the natural world, architecture, and three exhibitions: The House, The Highlands, and the […]

    $50.00
  • Photoshop Friday!

    Instructor: Alice Salyer Cost: $20 Time and date(s): 1:00-2:00 Fridays April 17 Location: Digital Lab Skill level: Some Photoshop experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and saving files, and have a little Photoshop experience. Audience: Teen-Adult For people who are interested […]

    $20.00
  • Traditional & Alternative Film Processing

    Art Lab - William King 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, United States

    Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m. -  4:00 p.m.  Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen - adult Photography is so much more than a quick phone snap; the hands-on experience of analog processes are undeniably fascinating. Here is your opportunity to […]

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  • Mahjong & Dim Sum

    Shuffle the tiles and pour the tea, it’s time for Mahjong! Join us for small plates, cocktails, community, and a few rounds of Mahjong. Whether you’re looking for a lively new hobby or a competitive game, expect a morning filled with delicious bites and plenty of laughs. We’ll offer two tracks of play: beginner-friendly tables […]

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  • [Members only event] Members, Lenders, and Special Guests Reception

    Join us for a special early viewing of “Sanctuaries in Stained Glass!” Members can get the first look at the exhibition, enjoy a variety of refreshments provided by A-Z Catering, and connect with the curator! Find out more about Sanctuaries in Stained Glass here.   RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org. To become a member visit […]

  • [Members only event] Members’ Morning

    Join Joshua Blane Huffman, Curator of SWVA and NETN Decorative Art & Material Culture for a special presentation while enjoying coffee and pastries from The Girl and the Raven. Find out more about Sanctuaries in Stained Glass here. RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.

  • Tours at Four | FREE Public Tour

    Join us in the gallery for a guided tour of Sanctuaries in Stained Glass with Curator Joshua Blane Huffman.   RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org.

  • Figure Drawing Sessions with live model

    Art Lab - William King 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, United States

    Instructor: N/A Cost: $20 per session Time and date(s): April 30 5:30-8:00 Location: Art Lab Skill level: beginner- expert Audience: Adult Figure drawing group for those interested in figure drawing practice. These sessions are geared towards artists looking for the opportunity for regular figure drawing practice with a model.  Sessions are hosted by artist Donna […]

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