Learn at WKMA
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 at lbridges@wkmuseum.org or Lori Rouse Mann at lrouse@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.
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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
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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
June 2021
Portrait Retouching Techniques
June 22, 2021 - June 22, 2021
Class: Portrait Retouching Techniques Date & Time: Tues. 6/22 from 6-8pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $40 non-members, $35 members
Intro to Photoshop
June 29, 2021 - June 29, 2021
Class: Intro to Photoshop Date & Time: Tues. 6/29 from 1-4 pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $40 member, $45 non-member Location: William ...
Flat Art Illustration from your photo
June 30, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Class: Flat Art Illustration from your photo Date & Time: Wednesday, 6/30 from 1pm - 4pm (Please register 1 week prior) ...
July 2021
Old Photo Retouching
July 01, 2021 - July 01, 2021
Class: Old Photo Retouching Date & Time: Thursday 7/1 from 1pm - 4pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $45 non-members, $40 members
Adobe Illustrator: Patterns and More!
July 06, 2021 - July 08, 2021
Class: Adobe Illustrator: Patterns and More! Date & Time: Tue, Wed, Thurs 7/6, 7/7, 7/8 from 1pm - 4pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $100 non-members, $90 ...
Collagraph Printmaking
July 06, 2021 - July 08, 2021
Class: Collagraph printmaking Date & Time: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7/6, 7/7, & 7/8 from 5:30pm-7:30pm Cost: $85 for non-members, $75 for members. Location: Art Lab, Print Shop (lower level, Russell Rd ...
FREE Lecture: Powerful Portraits (II)
July 10, 2021 - July 10, 2021
Lecture: Powerful Portraits (II) Date & Time: Sat 7/10 from 4:00-5:00 pm Cost: FREE (register to claim your seat)
FREE Event: LUNCH & LEARN – Just Kenna Portrait Photography
July 14, 2021 - July 14, 2021
Just Kenna Portrait Photography When: 7/14 from 12 - 1pm Location: William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab
Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
July 13, 2021 - July 29, 2021
Class: Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp Date & Time: 7/13/ - 7/29, Tue/Wed/Thur, 2-5 pm Cost: $375 non-members, $330 members
Miniature Accordion Books
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Class: Miniature Accordion Books Date & Time: Sat, 7/31 from 10am-1pm Cost: $60 non-members, $50 members Location: Art Lab, Mixed Media and Drawing Studios (upper level) Supplies:
August 2021
FREE EVENT – Lunch & Learn: Looking at Betye Saar
August 11, 2021 - August 11, 2021
Looking at Betye Saar When: August 11, 12pm - 1pm Location: William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab Cost: FREE Join ...
FREE Lecture: Powerful Portraits (III)
August 14, 2021 - August 14, 2021
Lecture: Powerful Portraits (III) Date & Time: Sat 8/14 from 4:00-5:00 pm Cost: FREE (register to claim your seat)
Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp
August 03, 2021 - August 19, 2021
Class: Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp Date & Time: 8/3-8/19, Tue/Wed/Thur, 2-5 pm Cost: $375 non-members, $330 members
Brand Your Small Business
August 03, 2021 - August 19, 2021
Class: Brand Your Small Business Date & Time: 8/3-8/19, Tue/Wed/Thur, 6:00pm - 8:30pm Cost: $375 non-members, $330 members
Pinhole Camera Photo
August 21, 2021 - August 21, 2021
Class: Pinhole Camera Photo Date & Time: Saturday 8/21 from 10am-5pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $125 non-members, $110 members Location: Art Lab, Darkroom (upper level) Supplies:
Intro to Premiere Pro
August 24, 2021 - August 24, 2021
Class: Premiere Pro Intro Date & Time:Tuesday, 8/24 from 6pm - 9pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $45 non-members, $40 members
Coloring Pages with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
August 24, 2021 - August 26, 2021
Class: Coloring Pages with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Date & Time: Tues. 8/24 2-4 pm, Wed. 8/25 from 2-4 pm Thurs 8/26 from 2-4 pm Location:
Intro to InDesign
August 26, 2021 - August 26, 2021
Class: InDesign Intro Date & Time: Thurs. 8/26 from 6pm - 8:30 pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $45 non-members, $40 members
Cyanotypes
August 28, 2021 - August 28, 2021
Class: Cyanotypes Date & Time: Sat 8/28 from 10am-5pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $100 non-members, $90 member Location: Art Lab, Darkroom (upper level) Supplies:
September 2021
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
September 01, 2021 - September 01, 2021
Class: Adobe Illustrator Intro Date & Time: Wednesday, 9/1 from 6pm - 9pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $45 non-members, $40 members
Intro to Photoshop
September 01, 2021 - September 01, 2021
Class: Intro to Photoshop Date & Time: Wednesday, 9/1 from 1pm - 4 pm (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $45 non-members, $40 members
Laser Cut Pendants
August 31, 2021 - September 02, 2021
Class: Laser Cut Pendants Date & Time: Tues. 8/31 and Thurs 9/2 from 6-8p.m. (Please register 1 week prior) Cost: $95 non-members, $90 Members
FREE EVENT – Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Art by Lesley Dill
September 08, 2021 - September 08, 2021
Introduction to Art by Lesley Dill When: September 8, 12pm - 1pm Location: William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab Cost: FREE
FREE Lecture! Art as Lifestyle – Introduction to Andrea Zittel
September 09, 2021 - September 09, 2021
Lecture: Art as Lifestyle - Introduction to Andrea Zittel Date & Time: 9/9 from 7:00-8:00 pm Cost: FREE (register to claim your seat)
Adobe InDesign Bootcamp
September 07, 2021 - September 23, 2021
Adobe InDesign Bootcamp Date & Time: 9/7-9/23, Tue/Wed/Thur, 1pm - 4pm Cost: $375 non-members, $330 members
Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp
September 07, 2021 - September 23, 2021
Class: Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp Date & Time: 9/7 - 9/23, Tue/Wed/Thur, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Cost: $375 non-members, $330 members
February 2022
Learning Families Private Classes
February 17, 2021 - February 01, 2022
Learning Families Private Classes are available for booking any time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00-4:00. Each class is 1.5 hours. Classes are arranged by grade level and subject, but are available to everyone. Cost: $45 non-member, $35 members. ...
April 2022
Learning Families FREE Activity: Climbing Robots
April 10, 2021 - April 10, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-UqLMTcWxg&t=3s Learning Families: Climbing Robots In honor of Jordan Fowler's exhibit Tangible: Where Art and Technology Converge, this month's Learning Families will have Youth Education showing you how to make Climbing Robots! Drop in on Saturday, April 10...
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