Welcome to Larkin Art Studios
Dear parents, students and artists:
I want to thank you all so much for making the last 2 years incredibly fun,
successful and full of life at Larkin Art Studios. Larkin will be closing its
doors January 31, 2009. We really appreciate all the support that you have
given us and best wishes for all your artistic endeavors!
Many thanks,
Valerie Larkin Smith
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!
Dear parents, students and artists:
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!
PRIVATE WHEEL (all ages)
$30/hr (two hour sessions are recommended), $450/eight 2hr sessions. Discount with groups.
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,
register now as spaces will be limited!
Lessons are scheduled individually with our resident artist, Nathan Horst.
Contact: 435-0153 or nathan.horst@gmail.com
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.
January
EXPLORING EARTH ARCHITECTURE (ages 6-12)
Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26
4.30-6pm
$60
Instructor: Nathan Horst
Using local clay, students will gain an understanding of arches, domes,
vaults and various methods of building with clay. Students will use model-building
to explore architectural forms.
CERAMICS (ages 8-12)
Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31
1.30-3.30pm
$65
Instructor: Valerie Larkin Smith
Play with clay! In this class we will create whistles that actually make
music! Turn your clay whistle into a cat, an alien, a dinosaur, anything
you want! We will make a unique clay vessel that can hold all sorts of
special things… and more! You will glaze your pieces with bright,
beautiful colors and paint a few, too!
WHEEL THROWING SPECIAL
Saturdays 3.30-5pm
$60
If you take the Ceramics! class, you are eligible for a special deal.
Any student enrolled in the class can stay after for another hour and a
half (until 5pm) and take private wheel throwing pottery lessons with
Nathan Horst. This is a $180 value!
CERAMICS FOR KIDS (ages 6-8)
Saturdays, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
11am-12.30pm
$65
Instructor: Valerie Larkin Smith
Students in this class will learn the basics of handbuilding: slab, pinch,
coil and model as they create clay projects such as coil pots, cups,
bowls, animals and more! Students will glaze and paint their projects to
add bright colors and patterns.
PARENTS
PRIVATE WHEEL (all ages)
$30/hr (two hour sessions are recommended), $450/eight 2hr sessions. Discount with groups.
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,
register now as spaces will be limited!
Lessons are scheduled individually with our resident artist, Nathan Horst.
Contact: 435-0153 or nathan.horst@gmail.com
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
