Arts & Culture

Classes & Workshops

Throughout the year, many of Rappahannock County's artists, photographers, and experts in other disciplines, host classes and workshops open to the public. Please check the Calendar of Events page for more information or see "Related Events" below for dates, times , and fee's.

Artemisia's Garden Inc.
One day workshops presented by gardening professionals. Hosted in our kitchen garden, topics include: small fruit culture and preparation, herbal dyepot, extending the harvest, beekeeping, and more. Hands-on experience as well as lecture segments and a gourmet lunch are all included. See our website for a full listing of classes and dates.
www.artemisiasgarden.com
artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com
540.987.3306
Sperryville, VA

Glassworks Gallery — Oldway Art Center
The largest, most unusual gallery in the area with unique, top-quality local artwork and gifts — hand-blown art glass, exquisite ceramics, striking jewelry, stained glass, fine sculpture, woodwork, metalwork and many one-of-a-kind pieces. We make most of the products we sell on the property. Our 25th year in business. Glass-blowing classes by appointment. We also fill propane tanks. Look for our red swinging bridge one mile west of Sperryville. Visit our online store at the address below.
Hours: Th-Tu, 10:30 am-5 pm
www.glassworksgallery.com
blowglass@oldway.net
540.987.8474
11774 Lee Highway / Sperryville, VA
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Hawk's Landing
Nature as Healer: Vision Quests, Day hikes, Rites of Passage in Rappahannock's beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, with a spiritual focus, FOR WOMEN ONLY. Take time for the transitions in your life with a hand-crafted experience using Tarot, art, wilderness meditation, soul-work, channeled readings. Contact: Denise Horton, Ph.D.
Rates: Rates vary with package type.
Hours: By appointment
hawkslanding1@earthlink.net
434.825.3088
11586 Lee Highway PO Box 196 / Sperryville, VA 22740
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Knit Wit Yarn Shop
Beginner to Advanced Beginner Crochet Class. Students choose their own project. Class includes 3 lessons, yarn, and hook.
Rates: $60.00
Hours: 4:30-6 pm
www.knitwityarnshop.com
Knitwityarnshop@verizon.net
540.987.8251
36 Main Street PO Box 357 / Sperryville, VA
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Knit Wit Yarn Shop
Felting with Nan Crawford of Felting Frenzy. Workshop includes all the materials needed to complete a cashmere scarf. For an additional $5.00 participants may felt their cashmere on a silk scarf.
Rates: $85.00
Hours: 9 am-1 pm
www.knitwityarnshop.com
Knitwityarnshop@verizon.net
540.987.8251
36 Main Street PO Box 357 / Sperryville, VA
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Plein Air Painting Lessons with Nora Harrington
Enjoy the scenery of Rappahannock County by spending several hours observing it while you paint on location. Local artist Nora Harrington offers private plein air painting lessons for individuals or up to four students at a time. All materials are provided. You take home a 12" x 16" oil painting on canvas - the perfect memento of your time spent outdoors in beautiful Rappahannock County.
Rates: $160 per student
Hours: by appointment
www.Nora-Harrington.com
nora@embarqmail.com
540.675.9984
Washington, VA

Workshops at The Link
The Link Community Center offer classes & workshops to the public, some by reservations only and some are drop-off. Please inquire and/or check calendar of events. Fitness: NIA (Saturday), Taichi (Tuesday), Yoga (Thursday & Saturday), Karate (Wednesday) Photography: multi-day workshops throughout the year by Blue Ridge Photography
info@rnpc.org
540.987.9750
12018 Lee Highway / Sperryville, VA 22740
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Related Events

Today -October 13, 2010

Cookery Workshop: Canning
A hands-on "can along" workshop that will provide a full understanding of the basics of home canning to help you preserve the summer bounty. We'll go over safety tips and, although the focus will be on one or two recipes, we'll discuss other preparations and recipes for a particular vegetable or fruit. Everybody will can a jar from start to finish (and take it home). Topics (one topic per session) include: Peaches & Other Fruit; Tomatoes; Pickles (it's more than a cucumber); and Apples, Pears & Quince. Dates: July 19, July 28, August 9, August 18, August 23, August 25, September 8, September 27, October 5, October 13 -- Also by appointment with a minimum of 4 students.
Rates: $40/person. Reservation Required
Hours: Approximately 2.5 hrs long
http://www.laughingduckgardens.com/index_files/2010WS_Canning.htm
Info@LaughingDuckGardens.com
540.675.3725
Washington, VA 22747

Today -December 28, 2010

Sit & Knit/Crochet
Every Tuesday bring a project, start a new project, ask questions, visit with old friends, make new friends.
Rates: Free
Hours: 6-8 pm
www.knitwityarnshop.com
Knitwityarnshop@verizon.net
540.987.8251
36 Main Street / Sperryville, VA 22740
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September 18, 2010

Extending the Harvest and Cold Weather Seed Starting
With various forms of cold frames, low tunnels, wind barriers, and right plant selection and planting timing, you can keep greens and other hardy vegetables producing for harvest until mid December, and then get a jump start on spring! Learn about soil, sowing and transplanting times, varieties and types of cold-worthy plants — and more.
Rates: $125.00
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
www.artemisiasgarden.com
artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com
540.987.3306
37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740
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September 25, 2010

The Herbal Dyepot
Using plants, wildflowers, nuts, berries, roots, and vegetables from the garden, students will learn how to coax vibrant, organic, lasting, harmonious colors from Mother Nature. Traditional techniques covered include shibori, kuzaki-zome and hapa-zome (i.e., tie-dye, grass and leaf-dyeing and plant pounding) to achieve sophisticated designs on silk or wool.
Rates: $125.00
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
www.artemisiasgarden.com
artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com
540.987.3306
37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740
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October 2, 2010

Planning For Your New Kitchen Garden
This gardening workshop will teach you everything you need to know to design and build a successful kitchen garden now and plant it in the spring. Fall and winter is the best time to methodically establish your garden patch.
Rates: $125.00
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
www.artemisiasgarden.com
artemisiasgarden@hotmail.com
540.987.3306
37 Sycamore Ridge Road / Sperryville, VA 22740
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