All the goings on going on at William King Museum.
Enjoy a lively evening of casual dining and friendly competition at the Gopher Hole. Guests will savor comfort-food favorites and nonalcoholic beverages included with their ticket while enjoying golf simulators, pool tables, and a fun putting challenge in one of downtown Abingdon’s unique historic spaces. A cash bar will be available, and guests can choose […]
Join us for a special early viewing of “Para(site)dise”! Members can get the first look at the exhibit, enjoy refreshments from A-Z Catering, and connect with the artist and the curators! Click here for more information on the exhibit. RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.
Join us in the Contemporary Regional Gallery for a performance by award-winning storyteller Hannah Harvey, made possible by partnership with the International Storytelling Center.
Join curator Russell Facemire for a free public tour of Para(site)dise – get insights into the process of creation, the artist’s inspirations and the stories behind each work. RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org.
Join us for a special presentation on Jocelyn Mathewes’ work to get a more in-depth look at her career, her practice, and her thoughts on art! Click here for more information on the exhibit. RSVP required by emailing rsvp@wkmuseum.org. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.
Line: Introduction to Line: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify different types of lines. They can define "line weight" as the thickness or thinness of a line. They will be able to explain how artists use line weight to create depth, movement, and emphasis in their artwork. Students will be able to […]
Join us for a progressive dining experience in five of Abingdon’s historic homes. Enjoy small plates and distinctive spirits while meandering through Abingdon’s tree-lined sidewalks during autumn leaf time. Hosted by: Jill and David Dalton, Byrum Geisler, Susan and Rick Humphreys, Betsy and Ramsey White, Emmitt Yeary
Line: Master of Lines - Gesture and Contour Students will differentiate between gesture (action/movement) and contour (edge/detail) lines 9:30–11:00 AM: ages 14–16+ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 10–13 2:00–3:30 PM: ages 7–9 This series of youth art classes is designed to provide homeschooling students with affordable, quality, and fun arts education. Classes will meet […]
Shape Language - Building the Form Students will construct complex figures using basic geometric shapes to understand "structure." Students will discuss various types of shapes, like geometric and organic shapes. Students will differentiate between gesture (action/movement) and contour (edge/detail) lines 9:30–11:00 AM: ages 14–16+ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 10–13 2:00–3:30 PM: ages 7–9 […]
Drawing from Life: Studies of Mussels with guest speakers from The Nature Conservancy Students will learn facts and information about freshwater mussels from The Nature Conservancy. Then, they will draw studies from life of the natural specimens that TNC will provide. 9:30–11:00 AM: ages 14–16+ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 10–13 2:00–3:30 PM: ages […]
