217 W. Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Tuesdays through Friday
9 am to 3 pm
PHONE: 540-886-8636
EMAIL: director@bssschool.org
Starting with our most familiar tool, the graphite pencil, we will experiment with dry and wet blending techniques and classic shaped point mark making strategies. While doing so we will get a taste of “Plein-Air” sketching tradition and also explore using pencil to create travel, […]
When we look at paintings in art museums, we are touched not by the accuracy of the image or the amount of detail in the paintings. Instead, we are moved by the personal way the paint is applied, the expression in the brushstrokes and most […]
Learn to create paintings that reflect a loose and expressive style while maintaining the elements of good design. Lynn will share her approaches to establish a successful composition, mix harmonious color notes, and to loosen up brushwork and palette knife work. Exercises will focus on […]
New Offerings are Now Listed! Late Spring Classes Late Spring Workshops Summer Classes
If you want to learn the secrets of working collage artists, and successfully build fascinating professional-level collages, this workshop will jump-start your skill set. This course can be viewed as the logical next course for those who have completed Chris Watts’ ABSTRACT Mixed Media workshop, […]
In this three-day workshop, participants will develop a series of paintings and studies working from the still life in context with the figure. This workshop will encourage students to learn to work from observation and invention in service of their painting. We will look at, […]
Gouache is an opaque watercolor, easily accessible to beginners. I am interested in helping each student paint in the way they are most excited about, giving them the tools and skills they need to bring their vision into reality. My teaching philosophy is built upon […]
In this class, we’ll delve into the art of painting a complete portrait in a single sitting. Our primary focus will be on color, value, drawing, and clean brushwork. Drawing inspiration from the renowned impressionist portrait painters of the past, we’ll create a captivating portrait […]
Let’s spend the summer getting to know our surroundings — and then making them more interesting. For this class, we will explore Staunton on foot, finding places to draw street scenes, buildings, and landscape elements (weather permitting). We will begin by capturing these scenes with […]
Guided figure drawing sessions for all levels. Whether you are new to figure drawing or looking for ways to expand your practice, these sessions will support by offering guided exercises and medium explorations, as well as one-on- one instruction as you draw.
The Mission of Beverley Street Studio School is to provide the community a variety of opportunities to explore the world of visual art through practice, professional instruction, and contact with practicing artists.
May 2 - June 22
June 27 - August 17
August 22 - October 12
October 17 - December 7
December 12 - February 1
The Beverley Street Studio School from the start through today has been a source of continuing inspiration to me in the pursuit and enjoyment of art and painting. No better proof exists of its value to me than the fact that 25 years later I am still taking classes and still learning.
BSSS is truly a beneficial addition to the community and to each artist who participates in the unique and diverse programs. There are very few organizations that can compare to BSSS.
Beverley Street Studio School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other school-administered programs.
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beverley street studio school. a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.