Classes
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.
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Summer 2026 Art Classes
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Celebrating America 250 Watercolor Studio with Pam Oden (6 weeks)
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Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19
10:15 am - 12:45 pm
Class size: 14
Age: 18+
Class Price: $ 150 (HAL members $ 145)
Step into the enchanting world of watercolors with our immersive studio class. We'll be looking at 6 American watercolorists for our inspiration as well as sharing some red, white, and blue watercolor paint samples to try! Guided by our skilled and passionate instructor, you'll learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and wet-on-wet, allowing you to capture the ethereal beauty of your subjects on paper.
Whether you're seeking a tranquil escape from everyday life or aiming to refine your artistic skills, our watercolor studio class offers a supportive, communal space to foster your artistic journey. Join us and let the soothing flow of watercolors transport you into a realm of artistic expression and self-discovery.
Summer 2026 Art Class Workshops
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The Bay, Boats, Beach and Marsh Watercolor Workshop with Pam Oden
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Date(s): Saturday, August 1
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Class size: 14
Age: 18+
Workshop Price: $75 (HAL members $ 70)
Step into the enchanting world of watercolors with our immersive studio class. This workshop inspired by the bay, boats, beach and the marsh help budding and experienced artists alike gather to explore the delicate art of painting with watercolors. Guided by our skilled and passionate instructor, you'll learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and wet-on-wet, allowing you to capture the ethereal beauty of your subjects on paper. Bring a bag lunch.
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Black and White Photography with Glen McClure
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Date(s): Saturday, August 8
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Class size: 20
Age: Any
Workshop Price: $30
Known for his Black & White photographic studies of both people and the landscape, longtime Hampton Roads photographer Glen McClure will discuss his photographic influences, the masters, and then will delve into his own personal approach to making Black & White photographs. Composition and simple post production techniques will be discussed using examples from Glen’s own work.
Participants can bring one image on a thumb drive or on their own laptop and Mr. McClure will discuss how he might approach the image if it was his own. This promises to be a fun lively day.
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.