Welcome to Larkin Art Studios
Located in Historic Downtown Harrisonburg, Larkin Art Studios is dedicated to promoting
and supporting the arts in our community! Established in 2006 by Valerie L. Smith,
Larkin offers art classes for all ages and experience levels. Each month, we also
host new art exhibits by local artists. Please stop in to see us!
Please contact us if you have questions, wish to register for a class,
or if you'd like to exhibit in our gallery.
10 Newman Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540.246.2406
larkin222@hotmail.com
Scroll down to see some pictures of us in action!
Wednesdays
7-9pm,
$5
Open Studio Figure Drawing
Each night we will have a model for you to draw, paint or sculpt.
This is an independent work session, please bring your own materials.
Drawing boards are available.
PRIVATE WHEEL (all ages)
$25/hr, $40/2hr, $50/3hr - larger package discounts available
Instructor: Nathan Horst
Individually scheduled private/semi-private wheel-throwing lessons, beginner-intermediate.
This is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the Larkin Arts facility to receive
one-on-one ceramic instruction.
Lesson times are scheduled individually
Larkin Art Studios offers a wide array of children's classes in drawing, painting,
sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography and more. Workshops run monthly,
with the exception of our Summer Session.
Larkin Art Studios is proud to welcome ceramic artist Nathan Horst to our classroom.
Nathan will be conducting ceramic workshops for students of all ages. Please see the
schedule below for times and course descriptions.
December
KNOW YOUR CLAY! (ages 6-12)
$50
Instructor: Nathan Horst
In this experimentation and process-oriented class, students will explore clay –
a material that is abundant on our earth. We will collect samples of clay from the
Harrisonburg area, apply different testing methods and make artwork from these local
materials. Students will learn about the Japanese Bizen artist potters who heavily
experimented with mixtures of local clay.
- Session 1: Mondays Dec. 1, 8, 15; 12:30-2:30
- Session 2: Tuesdays Dec. 2, 9, 16; 5:30-7:00
SHAPING CLAY (ages 6-12)
$50
Instructor: Nathan Horst
In two separately offered three-day workshops, students learn about this amazingly
responsive material and how it behaves differently throughout its drying cycle. This class
will introduce throwing, pulling, building, carving, trimming, and burnishing. Students
will learn about the behavior of clay when it is slip, throwing consistency,
leather hard, and bone dry.
- Session 1: Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 10-12; 4:00-5:30
- Session 2: Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 10-12; 5:30-7:00
EXPLORING EARTH ARCHITECTURE (ages 6-12)
$50
Instructor: Nathan Horst
Using local clay, students will gain an understanding of arches, domes, vaults and various
methods of building with clay. Exploration of architectural forms through model building will
lead to an installation of earth architecture at the Larkin Studios Gallery.
- Session 1: Mondays Dec. 1, 8, 15; 5:30-6:30
- Session 2: Tuesdays Dec 2, 9, 16; 12:30-2:30
PRIVATE WHEEL (all ages)
$25/hr, $40/2hr, $50/3hr - larger package discounts available
Instructor: Nathan Horst
Individually scheduled private/semi-private wheel-throwing lessons, beginner-intermediate.
This is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the Larkin Arts facility to receive
one-on-one ceramic instruction.
Lesson times are scheduled individually
PARENTS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Have your birthday party at Larkin Art Studios! We offer a wide variety of 1-2
hour projects specially designed for your child. Options vary with each party;
please call for quotes.
Winter
PRIVATE WHEEL (all ages)
$25/hr, $40/2hr, $50/3hr - larger package discounts available
Instructor: Nathan Horst
Individually scheduled private/semi-private wheel-throwing lessons, beginner-intermediate.
This is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the Larkin Arts facility to receive
one-on-one ceramic instruction.
Lesson times are scheduled individually
Valerie L. Smith is currently specializing in oil painted portraits and collaborative
murals for your home or business. Peruse her work below and contact Valerie at
larkin222@hotmail.com if you have
interest in a commission.
Each month, Larkin Art Studios features work by a local artist or two. Every "First Friday",
we join with the Arts Council of the Valley and other downtown businesses to hold opening
receptions where you can meet the artists, listen to live music and munch on refreshments.
Below are previews of some work by upcoming artists!
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Artists:
Rebekah Budnikas - Photography
Zac Nafziger - Stained Glass
Opening: Friday, October 3rd, 5-7pm
DOWNTOWN MUSEUM & GALLERY WALK
DECEMBER
Artists:
Matthew Jewell - Impossible Library Installation
Bryan Whitten - Photography
Opening: Friday, December 5th, 5-7pm
WINTER PARADE
FEBRUARY
Opening: Friday, February 6th, 5-7pm
Artist: Karl Shank, The Natural Garden
Landscaping
MARCH
Artist: Megan Good
Opening: Friday, March 6th, 5-7pm
