William King Museum of Art

Instructor: Kelly Porter Cost: $50 Time and date(s): August 6, 5:30-8:30 Location:

Enjoy a lively evening of casual dining and friendly competition at the Gopher Hole. Guests will savor comfort-food favorites and nonalcoholic beverages included with their ticket while enjoying golf simulators, pool tables, and a fun putting challenge in one of downt

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard for design and illustration professionals. Students will learn capabilities and co

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Dip your toe into the pool of Photoshop by learning about its basic tools and techniques. Students will be led through tutorials to learn simp

Instructor: Kelly Porter Cost: $50 Time and date(s): August 13, 5:30-8:30 Location: <

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of InDesign, the industry standard for layout and page design. Students will be introduced to InDesign’s capabilities and com

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Premiere Pro, the industry standard for professional video editing for film, TV, and social. Students will be introduced t

Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, August 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Darkroom Skill level:

Join us for a special early viewing of “Para(site)dise”! Members can get the first look at the exhibit, enjoy refreshments from A-Z Catering, and connect with the artist and the curators! Click here for more information on the exhibit. RSVP required by emailing [email protected]. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/b

Join us in the Contemporary Regional Gallery for a performance by award-winning storyteller Hannah Harvey, made possible by partnership with the International Storytelling Center.

Join curator Russell Facemire for a free public tour of Para(site)dise – get insights into the process of creation, the artist’s inspirations and the stories behind each work. RSVP required by emailing [email protected].

Enjoy an intimate cocktail demonstration in the speakeasy bar of the Gotwalt’s historic home. Sip Prohibition era cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres in an intimate, hidden-away setting walking distance from downtown Abingdon. Please note that access to this

Join us for a special presentation on Jocelyn Mathewes’ work to get a more in-depth look at her career, her practice, and her thoughts on art! Click here for more information on the exhibit. RSVP required by emailing [email protected]. Members only event. To become a member visit www.williamkingmuseum.org/become-a-member.

Illustrator is the industry standard vector-based graphic software ideal for creating scalable logos, mobile and web graphics, illustrations, product packaging, typography, signage, billboards, and more. This four-week skill-building course will expose students to the tools and techniques of this platform, preparing them for more intensive work in the software. 5:30-8:30 Wednesdays; Sept 9, 16, 23, 30

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of InDesign, the industry standard for layout and page design. Students will be introduced to InDesign’s capabilities and com

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Premiere Pro, the industry standard for professional video editing for film, TV, and social. Students will be introduced t

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard for design and illustration professionals. Students will learn capabilities and c

New to digital art and design? Get a taste of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere Pro in one of our introductory classes! Perfect for beginners or anyone interested in a refresher, our Intro classes cover the basic interface, tools and common tasks in the programs. Dip your toe into the pool of Photoshop by learning about its basic tools and techniques. Students will be led through tutorials to learn simp

Line: Introduction to Line: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify different types of lines. They can define “line weight” as the thickness or thinness of a line. They will be able to explain how artists use line weight to create depth, movement, and emphasis in their artwork. Students will be able to apply their knowledge by creating a drawing that uses varied line weights to show a specific mood or feeling. 9:30

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In this workshop you will learn how to use the color wheel to make beautiful color combinations then create a unique abstract painting to take home. All materials will be provided. Addie Hirschten is a contemporary painter, public speaker, art teacher, author of several books, and host of the Studio Alchemy Podcast.

Line: Master of Lines – Gesture and Contour Students will differentiate between gesture (action/movement) and contour (edge/detail) lines 9:30–11:00 AM : ages 14–16+ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM : ages 10–13 2:00–3:30 PM : ages 7–9 This series of youth art classes is designed to provide homeschooling students with affordable, quality, and fun arts education. Classes will

The William King Museum of Art is proud to announce the official opening of its new wing, the Worrell Gallery, along with its new outdoor area, and the public unveiling of the Worrell Collection of Wildlife art. Thanks to the generous support of the Anne & Gene Worrell Foundation, visitors will now be able to enjoy a brand new space furnished with a lobby area and a new gallery featuring numerous paintings and sculptures which were collected by Eugene Worrell during his life and wh

Instructor: Morgan Ford Cost: $65 Time and date(s): Saturday, September 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Art Lab Lecture Room & Alley

Shape Language – Building the Form Students will construct complex figures using basic geometric shapes to understand “structure.” Students will discuss various types of shapes, like geometric and organic shapes. Students will differentiate between gesture (action/movement) and contour (edge/detail) lines 9:30–11:00 AM : ages 14–16+ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM : ages 10–13 2:00–3: