Upcoming Classes at the Fine Arts Center
Pulaski Workshops:
"The Joy of Painting in Acrylic" with Ernie Ross, Six-Week Class Beginning this Saturday, May 31
Pulaski Location (21 West Main St.)
Join award-winning artist and longtime instructor Ernie Ross for this guided series in acrylic painting. A welcoming environment for beginners and experienced painters alike.
💵 $115 Members | $144 Non-Members
Needle Felting with Cyndi Maitri
Saturday, June 28 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Pulaski Location (21 West Main St.)
Join talented local artist Cyndi Maitri for a hands-on session designed for all experience levels—from first-time felters to seasoned creatives.
💵 $40 Members | $50 Non-Members + $10 Supplies
"Small Landscape Paintings" with Ernie Ross, Four-Week Class Begins August 1
Pulaski Location (21 West Main St.)
Learn how to capture the beauty of landscapes on a small scale with award-winning artist Ernie Ross.
💵 $77 Members | $96 Non-Members
Blacksburg Workshops:
Realistic Drawing with Lisa Wood
Friday, May 30 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Blacksburg Location (860 University City Blvd.)
Learn how to create texture and depth in your landscape drawings through shading, blending, and graphite powder techniques. Perfect for all skill levels.
💵 $25 Members | $31.50 Non-Members
Needle Felting with Cyndi Maitri
Saturday, June 14 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Blacksburg Location (860 University City Blvd.)
Create your own felted art using high-quality, locally sourced wool. Beginners will be guided by instructor Cyndi Maitri, while returning felters can work on more advanced designs.
💵 $40 Members | $50 Non-Members + $10 Supplies
Help Enrich the Arts in Our Community
We’d like to announce that we're participating in this year's Give Local NRV—a regional giving event that supports nonprofits making a difference in our area.
Your donation to the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley during Give Local NRV helps spark creativity, provide meaningful arts education, and keep the arts accessible to all.
📅 Main Giving Event: June 26–June 27 (Noon to Noon)
🎁 Early Giving Open Now through June 26
Every gift—big or small—makes a difference. Let’s celebrate and sustain the arts together this giving season!