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  • 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
  • Homeschool Art Classes: Mixed Media: Catch Up Day

    April 22nd: Topic: Mixed media: Catch Up Day 13-18 project: Catch Up Day: The final day of homeschool art class is designated to completing their artwork that they have worked on earlier in the semester. We also will be having an art show and this will give them an opportunity to finish their work before […]

    $10.00
  • 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.

  • Experimental Darkroom Printing Techniques

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

    Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, May 2, 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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  • Sunday Brunch on the Front Porch

    Southern style brunch with bloody Mary and mimosa bar on the front porch of the Brewers’ home in Abingdon’s Historic District   Hosted by: Ashley and Drew Hembree, Leslie and Chris Brewer

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  • $5 Workshop: Cut Paper Portraits

    Class Title: Cut Paper Portraits Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $5 Time and date(s): Friday, 5/15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Lecture Room, Art Lab upper level. Skill level: New Learners Audience: Teen - adult Description: $5 Art Lab Anniversary deals are extended into 2026! Bring a friend, partner, your dentist, or just yourself! Finally, a portrait you […]

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