Classes and Workshops

At The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center, we believe the best way to keep the arts in your life is by creating art throughout your life. Our educational programs allow visitors and students to broaden their understanding and appreciation of art by interacting with art, artists, and instructors, while expressing themselves through the creation of their own artwork.

The Arts Center has approximately 20 classes in various media throughout the year on a quarterly basis. These include drawing, watercolor, painting, photography, and other media. Both one day workshops and multi-week class sessions are offered. Our award winning artist instructors exhibit widely throughout Hampton Roads and have 10 to 40 years of teaching experience.

*Registration will end five days before the class/workshop start date. Active Advantage is not affiliated with Hampton Arts, if you have signed up for their subscription by mistake, please email: ActiveAdvantage@active.com and they will issue a refund.*

Click on the photos below for more details on our upcoming classes and workshops! 

Class Refund and Cancellation Policy

Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center and The American Theatre classes/camps may be cancelled at the discretion of management. When at all possible, cancelled classes may be rescheduled at the discretion of Management and the instructor. If cancellation occurs before the start of classes, paid students will receive a full refund of their fees. If cancellation occurs after the start of classes, paid students will receive a pro-rated refund.

Students who request a refund at least 2 weeks before the class has begun may receive a full refund for tuition, minus a 10% (not to exceed $25) cancellation fee.

Students who request a refund less than 2 weeks before classes will receive a credit towards another class – to be used within 6 months from the date of cancellation. Unused credits are not redeemable after their expiration date and not redeemable for cash.

Students who request a refund 72 hours before the start of a class, or after the start of classes shall receive no cancellation refund or credit.

For those needing ADA/Accessible accommodations due to limited mobility or wheelchair access, please let the CHTVAC staff know at the time of registration so we can best serve the needs of our students.

CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS

The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center is looking for experienced artists in a variety of mediums to teach 6-8 week courses or 1-2 day workshops. Some mediums we have previously offered include watercolor, photography, oils/acrylics, collage, alcohol ink, and oil & cold wax. We are interested in individuals with previous professional teaching experience who may offer mediums outside of our normal repertoire or may offer a new take on a familiar medium.

If interested, please email ctvisualarts@hampton.gov with your contact information, class proposal (including any class materials), preferred class times (Tuesday-Saturday, daytime or evening), and list of previous classes taught.