Join nationally renowned painter and Resident Artist Ken Wright as he helps you sharpen your brush skills! This workshop is for students 18 to adult with some painting knowledge. Students will focus on seeing and painting from the traditional and then move into the abstract form of painting using acrylic paints.

Classes will be held once a week on the following dates:

Saturday, Feb. 12th from 11AM to 1PM

Saturday, Feb. 19th from 11AM to 1PM

Saturday, Feb. 26th from 11AM to 1PM

Required materials are paint brushes of various sizes, a canvas sized between 11 x 14 to 16 x 20, a water container, paper towels, a pencil, and a palette.

Ken Wright is a former arts commissioner for the State of Virginia, and has won over 300 awards and honors for his work. More recently, Ken's work can be found in the collections of past Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who displayed his pieces in the White House. He enjoys sharing his passion for art with students from all backgrounds and skill sets.

If you have any questions about this class series or acquiring the supplies you need, please email Ken Wright at [email protected] or contact the Program Coordinator at [email protected].