Current Class Schedule
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Make a Stained Glass Crab - 05/25/2025
Instructor: Erin Miller and Teri Oswald
Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2 to 5 pm
Location: 6309 Church St, Chincoteague
Price: $60
Class Size Limit: 20
Student Age: 12 and up
Join Shine On Stained Glass to make a beautiful stained glass crab! We will pre-cut the pieces and you will foil, solder and patina (optional) your crab. Your crab will be approximately 10" x 7". Glass colors may vary. This class is perfect for beginners and no experience or equipment is required. You will take home your finished piece at the end of class.
Shine On Stained Glass provides beginner stained glass classes. We are based in Maryland and hold classes in various locations around the area. Co-owner Erin grew up visiting Chincoteague Island with her family and continues to visit as often as possible. We look forward to bringing the fun of stained glass to Chincoteague Island!
Register for this class using the BUTTON below. Confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide (please make sure it is correct). Print or save the confirmation email for your records. No refunds within two weeks of class date. Questions? Send us an email.
Plein Air Painting Workshop - May 2, 3 & 4
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Friday, May 2, 6-8 pm - Saturday May 3, 9-12 & 1-4 - Sunday May 4, 9-12 & 1-4
Location: CCA at 6309 Church St, Chincoteague and various outdoor venues
Price: $250
Class Size Limit: 15
Student Age: 16 and up
The plein air workshop is open to painters of all mediums who would like to try painting outside, and also to artists who have experience painting outside but would like to improve their skills. I am an oil painter and will be demonstrating in oils but acrylic and watercolor painters will also benefit from painting outdoors. You should use a medium that you are comfortable with. I will not be teaching you how to paint, but giving you tools and tips to become a better painter.
What to expect with Julie Riker:
We will begin with a Friday evening gathering at CCA where we will introduce ourselves and I will do a quick demonstration. You do not need to bring painting supplies on Friday night, but you might want to bring a sketch or notebook.
Saturday and Sunday will be painting days. You will be creating one or two small paintings each day.
I will be meeting with each artist in intervals as you work, which allows for individual attention. The lesson plan is flexible and I will tailor the teaching to each artist as they need it. We may do a group exercise if I think it is appropriate.
I plan to talk about important elements of painting outdoors - composition, values, and focusing on a subject. I may talk about my specific technique, but my goal is not to teach you to paint like me, rather to help you to improve your own painting voice.
We will take an hour lunch break each day. The class fee does not include lunch. You can bring a packed lunch or we will also be putting together a group order from a local restaurant. I may decide to have a discussion or demonstration while you are eating.
The locations will be determined later based on class size, weather, and your suggestions. All will all be on Chincoteague Island. The class fee does not cover entrance to the park on Assateague, so we can decide if that is a place we want to paint.
We will have fun painting and learning together!
What to bring! Read the Supply List.
Teacher Bio
Pennsylvania artist Julie Riker calls herself an observational painter, preferring to paint from life, whether outside or in a studio setting. She has participated in many national painting competitions including the Annual Chincoteague Plein Air Event for the last 11 years, where in 2021 she was awarded the purchase prize for her painting of the Island Creamery. Her work is frequently featured in Plein Air and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazines. She was the focus of an article in the February 2018 issue of Plein Air Magazine, and Southwest Art Magazine recognized her as an “Artist to Watch” in their October 2018 issue. Work can be viewed on her website www.julieriker.com.
Register for the workshop by clicking the BUTTON below. Confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide (please make sure it is correct). Print or save the confirmation email for your records. No refunds within two weeks of class date. Questions? Send us an email.
Create Your Own Shell Embellished Pony - 05/31/2025
Instructors: JoAnn Stratakos and Cheryl Taylor
Date and Time: Saturday, May 31st from 3 – 5 pm
Location: 6309 Church St, Chincoteague
Price: $45
Class Size Limit: 20
Student Age: 16 and up
Join JoAnn Stratakos and Cheryl Taylor as they co-host a class to memorialize the 100th year anniversary of the world famous Chincoteague pony swim through the creation of a shell embellished pony. Chincoteague residents, neighbors and visitors alike will enjoy creating a piece of pony art that will last a lifetime. You’ll be given a clay pony head, a vast selection of shells and the tools to put it all together. You will have ample time to select your shells, adhere them to your pony and then seal your piece with a ceramic glaze to hold and protect it. Hang the end result in your home or give it as a gift. All materials will be provided; just bring yourself, an apron if you have one, and wear clothing that you won’t mind getting a little glue on. Come join the fun! Class size limited to 20 so register early!
Register for this class using the BUTTON below. Confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide (please make sure it is correct). Print or save the confirmation email for your records. No refunds within two weeks of class date. Questions? Send us an email.
