Traveling ((Through Life) with a Sketchbook is a creative journey that combines drawing and journaling to capture the moments, emotions, and stories of everyday life. This class encourages exploration, reflection, and self-expression, turning your sketchbook into a personal travel companion through life’s experiences.

There will be 4 sessions, held 2:00 - 3:30 Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Price per Student is $100 - limited to 8 participants (min. of 4)

4 Modules * Getting Started * Drawing in your Notebook * More Drawing and adding Watercolor * Adding Collage

Getting started supplies will be provided in the first class. A detailed supply list of additional items studentsu ay wish to consider will also be reviewed. Contact Jenny at 703-203-2459 or jennifergrimes.studio@gmail.com if you have questions.

Are you interested in figure drawing? Well, Patsy Byle is teaching a life drawing class at CB Creative Art Center starting this month! The class will be $100 per person and last 5 sessions, which will be once a week on Mondays at 6pm starting on August 18th. You can buy your ticket here: https://patsybyle.weebly.com/.../p1/lifedrawingclass.html...

For more information, email patsybyle.art@gmail.com

CB Creative studio and exhibiting artists have recently been adding significant new artwork and will be present to welcome and visit with you. In addition, the Colonial Beach Artists Guild Gallery will be featuring the fiber arts in September.

Traveling ((Through Life) with a Sketchbook is a creative journey that combines drawing and journaling to capture the moments, emotions, and stories of everyday life. This class encourages exploration, reflection, and self-expression, turning your sketchbook into a personal travel companion through life’s experiences.

There will be 4 sessions, held 2:00 - 3:30 Tuesdays September 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Price per Student is $100 - limited to 8 participants (min. of 4)

4 Modules * Getting Started * Drawing in your Notebook * More Drawing and adding Watercolor * Adding Collage

Getting started supplies will be provided in the first class. A detailed supply list of additional items studentsu ay wish to consider will also be reviewed. Contact Jenny at 703-203-2459 or jennifergrimes.studio@gmail.com if you have questions.

Are you interested in figure drawing? Well, Patsy Byle is teaching a life drawing class at CB Creative Art Center starting this month! The class will be $100 per person and last 5 sessions, which will be once a week on Mondays at 6pm starting on August 18th. You can buy your ticket here: https://patsybyle.weebly.com/.../p1/lifedrawingclass.html...

For more information, email patsybyle.art@gmail.com

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS.

6 - 7:30 in the upstairs Flex Space at the CB Creative Art Center. Bring your own preferred materials. $10. drop-in fee. 202-733-8448

Are you interested in figure drawing? Well, Patsy Byle is teaching a life drawing class at CB Creative Art Center starting this month! The class will be $100 per person and last 5 sessions, which will be once a week on Mondays at 6pm starting on August 18th. You can buy your ticket here: https://patsybyle.weebly.com/.../p1/lifedrawingclass.html...

For more information, email patsybyle.art@gmail.com

Price per Student is $75 – limited to 6 participants. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please text Jenny at 703-203-2459 to pay by cash or with credit card.

Class is held in the upstairs Flex Space of CB Creative Art Center (participants must be able to climb the stairs to the class space.)

Questions? Email me at Jennifergrimes.studio@gmail.com

Tell your Beach Story by creating a beautiful Beach Totem, while exploring totem symbolism and personal iconography. Explore various collage and painting techniques using acrylic paint, collage papers and found papers, stencils, stamps and found objects.

1 panel, 3.5 x 36”, will be provided. In addition: paints, artist mediums, collage papers and small treasure to add to your panels will be provided. But, to make your panels truly yours consider bringing your own objects and treasure to be included.

Participants might want to bring an apron or paint shirt.

Here is a list of ideas for objects and things to bring. Remember to consider the size, panels are only 3.5” wide.

Found objects for adding to the surface of your panels. Consider these items will need to be attached to the surface of your panel and should have a flat side to support the glue.

Natural items such as small shells, small pieces of sea glass, small pebbles and stones.

Found or saved objects like bottle caps, buttons, old keys, old jewelry, safety pins.

Unused hardware such as washers, old screws, nails, wires, window screen

Papers for collage: paper menus, beer/wine bottle labels, paper maps, old book pages/paperback covers, magazine clippings, match book covers, concert or festival tickets, playing cards, scrap book papers.

Are you interested in figure drawing? Well, Patsy Byle is teaching a life drawing class at CB Creative Art Center starting this month! The class will be $100 per person and last 5 sessions, which will be once a week on Mondays at 6pm starting on August 18th. You can buy your ticket here: https://patsybyle.weebly.com/.../p1/lifedrawingclass.html...

For more information, email patsybyle.art@gmail.com

Are you interested in figure drawing? Well, Patsy Byle is teaching a life drawing class at CB Creative Art Center starting this month! The class will be $100 per person and last 5 sessions, which will be once a week on Mondays at 6pm starting on August 18th. You can buy your ticket here: https://patsybyle.weebly.com/.../p1/lifedrawingclass.html...

For more information, email patsybyle.art@gmail.com

Yes, you’re correct. The “rest of the world” does do World Photography Day on Tuesday August 19 this year. But here in Colonial Beach, we are forerunners of all things cool and are having our World Photography Day events on SATURDAY AUGUST 16. Sunrise to Sunset. For a peek at some of the many activities and learning experiences being offered throughout the day, visit the ABOUT and the DISCUSSION tabs on the FACEBOOK page for this event. World Photography Day in Colonial Beach | Facebook. The CB Creative Art Center is looking forward to hosting some of these activities for you.

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS.

6 - 7:30 in the upstairs Flex Space at the CB Creative Art Center. Bring your own preferred materials. $10. drop-in fee. 202-733-8448

Dog Days of Summer! We’ll turn down the thermostat just for you! Some very special featured artists - Robert and Rosan Hunter - plus all the usual suspects. We’re ready to welcome you with refreshments and conversation.

YAY! Everyone who took this workshop the first time enjoyed creating their own personally appealing designs and had wonderful results. Here's your opportunity! Sign up at the CB Creative Art Center or scan the QR Code (pictured on our Events Calendar page) with your phone.

This class takes place over two evenings. August 5 and August 7, 6:00 to 7:30

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS EVERY FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS.

6 - 7:30 in the upstairs Flex Space at the CB Creative Art Center. Bring your own preferred materials. $10. drop-in fee. 202-733-8448

YAY! Everyone who took this workshop the first time enjoyed creating their own personally appealing designs and had wonderful results. Here's your opportunity! Sign up at the CB Creative Art Center or scan the QR Code (pictured on our Events Calendar page) with your phone.

This class takes place over two evenings. August 5 and August 7, 6:00 to 7:30

This class is a 3-hour class 10 am-1 pm. Price per Student is $75 – limited to 6 participates. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please use the Venmo code in the photo or text Jenny at 703-203-2459 to pay by cash or credit card.

Class is held in the upstairs Flex Space of CB Creative Art Center (participants must be able to climb the stairs to the class space.)

Questions? Email me at Jennifergrimes.studio@gmail.com

Tell your Beach Story by creating a beautiful Beach Totem, while exploring totem symbolism and personal iconography. Explore variouscollage and painting techniques using acrylic paint, collage papers and found papers, stencils, stamps and found objects.

1 panel, 3.5 x 36”, will be provided. In addition: paints, artist mediums, collage papers and small treasures to add to your panels will be provided. But, to make your panels truly yours consider bringing your own objects and treasure to be included. Participants might want to bring an apron or paint shirt.

Here is a list of ideas for objects and things to bring. Remember to consider the size, panels are only 3.5” wide. Found objects for adding to the surface of your panels. Consider these items will need to be attached to the surface of your panel and should have a flat side to support the glue.

 Natural items such as small shells, small pieces of sea glass, small pebbles and stones.

 Found or saved objects like bottle caps, buttons, old keys, old jewelry, safety pins.

 Unused hardware such as washers, old screws, nails, wires, window screen

 Papers for collage: paper menus, beer/wine bottle labels, paper maps, old book pages/paperback covers, magazine clippings, match book covers, concert or festival tickets, playing cards, scrap book papers.

This is an on-going event the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Held in our upstairs Flex Space; attendees need to be able to use the stairs.

Bring your own preferred materials (newsprint and charcoal will be available). $10. drop-in fee per session.

Questions: Contact the CB Creative Art Center at 202-733-8448

Join us for a very special Art Walk evening! In addition to our resident Studio Artists and Exhibiting Artists, we will be featuring the more than 50 pieces of amazing artwork in the annual POTOMAC RIVER REGIONAL ART SHOW. You will have to opportunity to hear the Judge’s Comments and to vote for the People’s Choice Award if you wish. As always, yummy refreshments and a warm welcome.

The Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild presents the 22nd Annual POTOMAC RIVER REGIONAL ART SHOW! This exciting event showcases more than 50 recently created artworks displayed throughout three rooms at the CB Creative Art Center, 114 Washington Avenue, in Colonial Beach VA. Open thru July 29th.

This is an on-going event the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Held in our upstairs Flex Space; attendees need to be able to use the stairs.

Bring your own preferred materials (newsprint and charcoal will be available). $10. drop-in fee per session.

Questions: Contact the CB Creative Art Center at 202-733-8448

Join us in learning the meditative practice of mandala rock painting. No experience needed; just bring your spirit and unwind!

Cost $35 plus $10 supplies fee. For more information or to book online, contact Instructor Kathi Mears: kywall@juno.com Payment must be made in advance

https://www.simpletix.com/e/mandala-rock-painting-tickets-222033

Make a beautiful mosaic table that will brighten your home or make a great gift. Learn how to use different materials and techniques to create a colorful pattern on the table. All materials and supplies will be provided. The first 90 minutes class will be to lay out and glue the mosaics to the table. The second 90 minute class will be to apply epoxy resin to the table

Price per student is $100. Payment must be made by the beginning of the first class June 17 (this project requires two evenings, June 17 & 19 from 6 - 7:30 pm) Use the Venmo code or bring cash or check.

Class is held in the upstairs flex space of CB Creative. Participants must be able to climb the stairs to the 2nd floor.

This is an on-going event the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Held in our upstairs Flex Space; attendees need to be able to use the stairs.

Bring your own preferred materials (newsprint and charcoal will be available). $10. drop-in fee per session.

Questions: Contact the CB Creative Art Center at 202-733-8448

Featuring a special collection of artwork by Colonial Beach High School students in observance of Juneteenth.

Additionally, the Guild Gallery featured artist will be Becky Willows of Spiral Fire Studio. Her fused glass pieces are absolutely darling.

As always, enjoy refreshments and conversation while browsing the art of over 20 area artists.

Meet ups are back! Join us in June at CB Creative. Tour the arts center and learn about what's coming up, hear from Town Manager Natascha Tucker, meet Foundation members and find out what the Foundation does and how you can help, socialize with friends, and more.

This is an on-going event the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Held in our upstairs Flex Space; attendees need to be able to use the stairs.

Bring your own preferred materials (newsprint and charcoal will be available). $10. drop-in fee per session.

Questions: Contact the CB Creative Art Center at 202-733-8448

Fused glass artist Beckie Willows of Spiral Fire Studio will be the featured artist in the Guild Gallery, located within the CB Creative Art Center, for the month of June 2025. Her work may be viewed throughout the month during regular business hours and during Second Friday Art Walk June 13 from 6 - 9

Price per student $60 due at registration. Class size limited. Text instructor Jenny Grimes 703-203-2459 to make payment.

Class is held in the upstairs Flex Space at the CB Creative Art Center; participants must be able to climb the stairs to the class space.

Tell your Beach story creating a single board Beach totem, while exploring totem symbolism and personal iconography. Explore various collage and painting techniques using provided materials. Also, to make your panel truly yours, consider bringing your own objects and treasures to include.