Surrealist Printmaking - Drypoint and Laser Engraved Plates

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 Lab lower level (stair access only) Skill leve......More

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 Lab lower level (stair access only) Skill level: Intermediate/New Learners Audience: Teen – adult Description: This special topics class is in conjunction with our Salvadore Dali printmaking exhibition and focuses on surrealist imagery, drawing, and printing techniques. The special class rate for this class is made possible by support from the Town of Abingdon arts grant. Printmaking is a process that involves creating a unique image on a repeatable surface, often a “plate” (in this case, a small sheet of plexiglass with a drawing scratched into its surface). In this class, participants will be guided through the creation process to make their own unique plate as well as be challenged to combine their own imagery with a variety of images from plates provided by Art Lab. Participants will learn how to ink and print their creations as well as tear paper and sign their prints (there is indeed a method!). All supplies are included in this workshop. Registration will open on September 14. Experience with printmaking is helpful, but not necessary. Drawing experience is strongly encouraged. Please note this workshop is located in a classroom accessed solely by a flight of stairs due to the ongoing campus construction.   About the Instructor: Charles W. Goolsby, Professor Emeritus of Art at Emory & Henry College and former Chair of the Division of Visual & Performing Arts, has been a practicing professional artist for more than forty years. He held the Allen & Agnes Rowlett Chair of Creative Studies from 2015-2018. He earned his B.F.A. in Art from Radford University in 1980 and the M.F.A. in Art from James Madison University in 1994. Goolsby’s work has been featured in more than 45 solo exhibitions throughout the southeastern United States at various college, university, fine arts center, museum and commercial galleries. Blue Spiral I Gallery, in Asheville, North Carolina represents him.

Adobe Illustrator Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Instructor: Alice SalyerCost: $35Time and date(s): Thursday, October 30, 6:00-8:00Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learnersAudience: Teen-Adult Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard for design and illustration professionals. Students will learn capabilities and common tools as they are guided through tutorials.

Homeschool Art Classes: Movement

November 5th: Topic: Movement: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells13-18 project: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells: Students will use diagonal brushstrokes, palette-knife streaks, and background blurring to make the witch appear to race across the canvas. The focus will be......More

November 5th: Topic: Movement: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells13-18 project: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells: Students will use diagonal brushstrokes, palette-knife streaks, and background blurring to make the witch appear to race across the canvas. The focus will be making the subject of the painting look like it is in motion through various techniques.10-12 project: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells: Students will use diagonal brushstrokes, palette-knife streaks, and background blurring to make the witch appear to race across the canvas. The focus will be making the subject of the painting look like it is in motion through various techniques.7-9 project: Witch’s Flight & Animated Spells: Students will use diagonal brushstrokes, palette-knife streaks, and background blurring to make the witch appear to race across the canvas. The focus will be making the subject of the painting look like it is in motion through various techniques.  9:30–11:00 AM: ages 10–12 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 13-18 2:00–3:30 PM: ages 7–9   Homeschool Art Classes: This series of youth art classes is designed to provide homeschooling students with affordable, quality, and fun arts education. Classes will meet once a week on Wednesdays from September through April. All classes can be taken individually but, when taken consecutively, provide a complete curriculum of fine arts knowledge and techniques. Students who participate in any Homeschool Art classes have the option to submit work to the Homeschool Art Student Exhibition that will be on display in the children’s wing of the museum in May.   Classes begin on September 17th and end on April 22nd.   Projects in the first semester (September-December) will be based on the fundamentals of art. Projects in the second semester (January-April) will be based on combining everything that we learned in the first semester with mixed media and sculpture.

Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

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 to develop a working knowledge of the programs, and their ......More

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 to develop a working knowledge of the programs, and their possibilities and capabilities, as well as successfully create and edit images, video, or motion graphics. The 6-week special format covers the most common tools and tasks. Both beginners and more experienced users will benefit from these courses. Instructor: Alice SalyerCost: $200Time and date(s): 1:00-4:00 Wednesdays November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26 and December 3 5 weeksLocation: Digital LabSkill level: New learners, some experience. Students should be comfortable with basic computer use, such as using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing applications and saving filesAudience: Teen-Adult Illustrator is the industry standard vector-based graphic software ideal for creating scalable logos, mobile and web graphics, illustrations, product packaging, typography, signage, billboards, and more. This skill-building course will expose students to the tools and techniques of this platform, preparing them for more intensive work in the software.  

Mistletoe Market

Help support access to the arts in Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee by doing your Christmas shopping early!  Save time in the ticket line and purchase your Mistletoe Market tickets today! 3-Day: $25 adult, $10 child2-Day: $15 adult, $5 childSingle Day: $10 adult......More

Help support access to the arts in Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee by doing your Christmas shopping early!  Save time in the ticket line and purchase your Mistletoe Market tickets today! 3-Day: $25 adult, $10 child2-Day: $15 adult, $5 childSingle Day: $10 adult, $5 child  Shopping Hours:Friday, November 7th – 10am-7pmSaturday, November 8th – 9am-7pm (Santa 12pm-4pm)Sunday, November 9th – 10am-5pm (Santa 12pm-3pm)  Mistletoe Market is held at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210.   A fundraiser benefiting William King Museum of Art.

Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

VIP Champagne Brunch at Mistletoe Market

VIP Champagne Brunch11/7/2025 10:30amPrivate Shopping 9:00am-10:00am  Limited to 96  Help support access to the arts in Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee by doing your Christmas shopping early!   Join us for a special VIP Champagne Brunch catered by Your Grate Es......More

VIP Champagne Brunch11/7/2025 10:30amPrivate Shopping 9:00am-10:00am  Limited to 96  Help support access to the arts in Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee by doing your Christmas shopping early!   Join us for a special VIP Champagne Brunch catered by Your Grate Escape. Each ticket includes an hour-long private shopping experience before Mistletoe Market opens to the public. Hurry, these tickets won’t last long!  Individual – $50/eachTables – $500/table of 8 (includes extra bottle of champagne)To purchase a table, please contact Laura Harris [email protected] or (276) 628-5005 x115

Retro Video Art Workshop

Instructor: Travis GoyetteCost: $65Time and date(s): Saturday, November 8 12:00-4:00Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learnersAudience: Teen-AdultJoin Travis Goyette for a hands-on introduction to Retro Video Art! In this immersive workshop, explore the creati......More

Instructor: Travis GoyetteCost: $65Time and date(s): Saturday, November 8 12:00-4:00Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learnersAudience: Teen-AdultJoin Travis Goyette for a hands-on introduction to Retro Video Art! In this immersive workshop, explore the creative possibilities of analog video and early digital technology. Our setup will feature vintage CRT TVs, circuit-bent video effects boxes, and hands-on experimentation with video cameras and feedback. Bring your own props, artwork, or photos to incorporate into your video art. Learn how to capture CRT TV footage using an iPhone and tripod in our dark room setup. Take home your own unique video edit, manipulated and captured using retro tech and your smartphone.

Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States

Homeschool Art Classes: Texture: Dragon Scales and Wings

November 12th: Topic: Texture: Dragon Scales and Wings 13-18 project: Dragon Scales and Wings: Students will draw a dragon portrait with a focus on textures by drawing details in their scales, wings, and eyes. We will use various mediums to achieve the different desire......More

November 12th: Topic: Texture: Dragon Scales and Wings 13-18 project: Dragon Scales and Wings: Students will draw a dragon portrait with a focus on textures by drawing details in their scales, wings, and eyes. We will use various mediums to achieve the different desired textures that students wish to create.10-12 project: Dragon Scales and Wings: Students will draw a dragon portrait with a focus on textures by drawing details in their scales, wings, and eyes. We will use various mediums to achieve the different desired textures that students wish to create.7-9 project: Dragon Scales and Wings: Students will draw a dragon portrait with a focus on textures by drawing details in their scales, wings, and eyes. We will use various mediums to achieve the different desired textures that students wish to create.  9:30–11:00 AM: ages 10–12 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 13-18 2:00–3:30 PM: ages 7–9   Homeschool Art Classes: This series of youth art classes is designed to provide homeschooling students with affordable, quality, and fun arts education. Classes will meet once a week on Wednesdays from September through April. All classes can be taken individually but, when taken consecutively, provide a complete curriculum of fine arts knowledge and techniques. Students who participate in any Homeschool Art classes have the option to submit work to the Homeschool Art Student Exhibition that will be on display in the children’s wing of the museum in May.   Classes begin on September 17th and end on April 22nd.   Projects in the first semester (September-December) will be based on the fundamentals of art. Projects in the second semester (January-April) will be based on combining everything that we learned in the first semester with mixed media and sculpture.

Adobe InDesign Intro

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the prog......More

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs.    Instructor: Alice SalyerCost: $45Time and date(s): Wednesday, November 12, 2:00-4:00Location: Digital LabSkill level: New learnersAudience: Teen-Adult Learn the basics of InDesign, the industry standard for layout and page design. Students will be introduced to InDesign’s capabilities and common tools as they are guided through an editorial layout exercise.

Beginner Fabric Printing & Dyeing

Class Title: Beginner Fabric Printing & Dyeing Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $150 (prefer to pay with installments? contact [email protected]) Time and date(s): Wednesdays, 11/12-12/17 from 2:00-4:00PM (6 weeks, TG week optional) Location: 3D Classroom, Art Lab lowe......More

Class Title: Beginner Fabric Printing & Dyeing Instructor: WKM Staff Cost: $150 (prefer to pay with installments? contact [email protected]) Time and date(s): Wednesdays, 11/12-12/17 from 2:00-4:00PM (6 weeks, TG week optional) Location: 3D Classroom, Art Lab lower level (stair access only)  Skill level: Beginners/Intermediate Audience: Teen – adult Description: Participants will explore basic techniques for printing and dying cotton fabric. We will work with natural cotton bandanas and processes including block carving and printing, stenciling, glue resist, wax resist, and more (time permitting). The focus of this class is less on finished product and more on process and experimentation with the goal of getting participants comfortable with printing techniques, unfamiliar tools, and layering color and imagery.

Tours at Four: From These Hills

Tours at Four | FREE Public Tour | Friday, Friday, November 14, 4pm-5pm Looking for a creative afternoon escape? Join our Curator of Fine Art for a FREE guided tour of From These Hills. Take an in depth look at the works on display, explore the themes that regional arti......More

Tours at Four | FREE Public Tour | Friday, Friday, November 14, 4pm-5pm Looking for a creative afternoon escape? Join our Curator of Fine Art for a FREE guided tour of From These Hills. Take an in depth look at the works on display, explore the themes that regional artists are engaging in, and maybe leave with some creative ideas of your own!   Please RSVP to all events listed by emailing [email protected].

Homeschool Art Classes: Texture: Van Gogh Inspired Skies

November 19th: Topic: Texture: Van Gogh Inspired Skies 13-18 project: Van Gogh Inspired Skies: Students will create a painting with heavy actual texture using their paint and mediums. They will also use heavy implied texture by using painting techniques that were used ......More

November 19th: Topic: Texture: Van Gogh Inspired Skies 13-18 project: Van Gogh Inspired Skies: Students will create a painting with heavy actual texture using their paint and mediums. They will also use heavy implied texture by using painting techniques that were used by Vincent Van Gogh. They may create an image of any of their choosing, but just with the requirement to use these painting techniques.10-12 project: Van Gogh Inspired Skies: Students will create a painting with heavy actual texture using their paint and mediums. They will also use heavy implied texture by using painting techniques that were used by Vincent Van Gogh. They may create an image of any of their choosing, but just with the requirement to use these painting techniques.7-9 project: Van Gogh Inspired Skies: Students will create a painting with heavy actual texture using their paint and mediums. They will also use heavy implied texture by using painting techniques that were used by Vincent Van Gogh. They may create an image of any of their choosing, but just with the requirement to use these painting techniques.  9:30–11:00 AM: ages 10–12 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: ages 13-18 2:00–3:30 PM: ages 7–9   Homeschool Art Classes: This series of youth art classes is designed to provide homeschooling students with affordable, quality, and fun arts education. Classes will meet once a week on Wednesdays from September through April. All classes can be taken individually but, when taken consecutively, provide a complete curriculum of fine arts knowledge and techniques. Students who participate in any Homeschool Art classes have the option to submit work to the Homeschool Art Student Exhibition that will be on display in the children’s wing of the museum in May.   Classes begin on September 17th and end on April 22nd.   Projects in the first semester (September-December) will be based on the fundamentals of art. Projects in the second semester (January-April) will be based on combining everything that we learned in the first semester with mixed media and sculpture.