Aug 21, 2020

Painting class | Priority Toyota Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VAThe Chesapeake, Virginia area is an excellent place for you to explore your artistic side, discover a new hobby, or spend some quality time with family members and friends! Here are some of the best crafting classes nearby where you can create beautiful artwork.

  1. GLaZENFYRE 

At GLaZENFYRE, you can learn how to paint pottery, work with glass, and paint on canvas. More than 700 pieces of pottery are available for painting, and the knowledgeable staff will help you choose the colors you want and decide on a design. They’ll also handle glazing and firing your new masterpiece and provide all the supplies you need. With glass fusing, you can assemble pieces of colored glass for an interesting design. The GLaZENFYRE employees will take care of firing and mounting your art to a hangar if needed, and you can pick it up in about 10 days.

Canvas painting happens during scheduled workshops, and you can create your own design or get some help and ideas from your instructor. This fun studio is a popular place for parties for kids and adults, but reservations for large groups are necessary. It’s open for small groups with no appointments from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  1. AR Workshop

Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff founded Anders Ruff in 2010. After many fans of this popular DIY blog and online store asked for hands-on workshops, they started AR Workshop. The classes at this business can help people with all skill levels create attractive decor with metal, wood, canvas, or yarn. If you feel like spending some time at home or painting in a local park, you can pick up a DIY kit and follow the instructions. In many areas, you can even get it delivered to your door!

AR Workshop can help you learn how to make unique clocks, cake stands, pet beds, photo frames, canvas bags, doormats, yard games, jewelry, wall hangings, and more. A variety of stencils and appealing designs are available, and they use nontoxic paints and stains. It’s open from Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  1. Painting With a Twist

At Painting With a Twist, you and your friends can enjoy adults-only painting classes that come with two free glasses of wine. You can also bring additional drinks to these fun events, and a refrigerator is available. Experienced artists teach these classes, and beginners and experts can attend. It’s a great place for private parties, and events for kids are alcohol-free.

If you want to stay home, you can pick up a take-home kit with the surface you choose, two brushes, disposable cups for mixing paint, the needed colors, and a palette. Step-by-step instructions for 20 paintings are available online. Painting With a Twist is open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

At these fun Chesapeake crafting classes, you can discover your inner artist, have fun, and come home with an interesting souvenir or gift! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you’ll enjoy these great classes!

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