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WKMA offers an exciting variety of educational opportunities for learners of any age, skill, and interest level. Whether you’re looking for a creative way to spend an afternoon with your family, an in-depth workshop to help hone your skills, or an exciting new challenge, you’re sure to find something in our ever-changing lineup of classes! For information about classes, artists residencies, or becoming an instructor, contact Laken Bridges for adult education at lbridges@wkmuseum.org or Kelsie Christian for youth education at khale@wkmuseum.org
ART LAB
WKMA’s Art Lab is a hub for learning where students, makers, educators, and the public can connect, exchange knowledge and ideas, and hone their skills. Equipped with painting, drawing, printmaking, and clay studios; a darkroom; and digital and 3D labs, it’s a space where critical thinking is engaged, curiosity is sparked, and creativity flourishes. It’s a place for examining the rich diversity of our world through the lenses of art, craft, and technology.
Learn More >DIGITAL LAB
Digital Lab, as part of William King’s Art Lab, is a center for anyone in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee to access, learn and use digital tools for art, design and life. We offer a variety of digital art and design workshops for all ages and experience levels, as well as open lab time for experienced individuals, print services, and workforce development bootcamps. Please email Alice Salyer at asalyer@wkmuseum.org or call (276) 628-5005 x123 for more details
Learn More >Youth Education
WKMA offers an exciting variety of educational opportunities for learners of any age, skill, and interest level. Whether you’re looking for a creative way to spend an afternoon with your family, an in-depth workshop to help hone your skills, or an exciting new challenge, you’re sure to find something for you in our ever-changing lineup of classes!
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All Upcoming Classes & Programs
May 2024
Digital Special Topics
December 14, 2023 - May 19, 2024
BASIC DESIGN SERIES Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Cost: $45 per session Call Alice for info about discounts for entire series Location: Art Lab – ...
Photography
December 13, 2023 - May 23, 2024
Introduction to Photo Retouching Tuesday & Thursday, March 19 and 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 $90 Photoshop is a deep and often complicated program that can be intimidating. It is the industry standard used to make products ...
Sculpture and Ceramics
February 01, 2024 - May 23, 2024
Clay Classes Garden Gnome Heads with Laken Thursday 4/11 from 4:30pm-6:30pm $65 Members please check your Email for Discount Code Minimum 3 students. Maximum 10 students. Learn the steps to build playful gnome, santa, or elf heads for indoor or outdoor decoration. This class ...
Textiles
December 13, 2023 - May 28, 2024
Fundamentals of Needle Felting with Lindy Bruns Tuesday, 5/14/24 5:30pm-8:30pm $75 If you are interested in needle felting but don’t know where to start this is the class for you! In this class ...
Community Studio Access
December 13, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Studio session times include setup and cleanup, so users must plan accordingly. All participants must be trained on any equipment used and are responsible for their own expendable art supplies (clay available for purchase). To reserve a day slot, to schedule a studio training and orientation session, ...
June 2024
Photoshop
April 11, 2024 - June 13, 2024
Beginning Photoshop June 3-6 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Cost: $165 Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab Minimum 5 people. Maximum 10 people. (Please register 1 week in advance of the class) Supplies: Adobe Photoshop Training Book – purchase here:
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