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

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.

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.

Paintings are on display at Willey's BBQ.

The event will be held inside the CB Creative Art Center's Makers Room, so we have enough space for 20 painters. Come out to support our local business & have FUN! Make it a fun date with MOM.

FREE REPAIR DAY  -  for items that require a sewing machine for the repair.

Thursday May 15 –  from 11:30 to 4:30 -  CB Creative Art Center – 114 Washington Ave.

Judy McIrvin and her sewing machine will be available.   She will have some basic neutral-colored threads for repairs that can be done on a sewing machine.   

FREE

Come in with your items that need repair and wait for them to be completed.

There will be a tip jar for small donations – which will all go to CB Creative Art Center.

Award winning fine art photographer Dawn Whitmore Dew Photography VA is the featured artist in the Guild Gallery and will speak briefly at 7 pm.

Join us for Art Walk, enjoy appetizers, meet the Artists, and admire the artwork. Studio artists will be present all evening.

This class is a 3-hour class 10 am-1 pm

Price per Student is $60 – limited to 8 participates. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please 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 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.

Make a beautiful mosaic vase/candle holder that will brighten your home or make a great gift.

Price per student is $50. Payment must be made by the beginning of the class and can be made at the time of the class in check or cash or in advance by Venmo.

Learn how to use different materials and techniques to create a colorful pattern on the glass. All materials and supplies will be provided. If you choose, you may bring your own glass vase that you would like to apply mosaics to (the total square footage of your glass vase should not exceed 100 square inches).

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

This workshop is designed for artists and other creative professionals seeking to enhance their online presence and business branding. Participants can expect to gain in-depth knowledge about the effective use of branding, keywords, and hashtags in marketing strategies.

​​To Register: Branding, Keywords and Hashtags Tickets | Art Impact International Inc $20/person

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for serious artists, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, marketing professionals, and anyone interested in improving their digital marketing skills. It's a great opportunity to expand your professional network, learn from an industry expert and take your career to the next level.

So much fun the first time, this PAINT YOUR PARTNER event is returning as twosomes (couples, friends, relatives) armed with brushes and acrylic, masterfully (and often hilariously) paint portraits of one another. No peeking until the final (again often hilarious) reveals. Everything supplied, of course!

The cost is $50/couple and benefits our art center. Call 202-733-8448 or stop by to reserve a spot.

When all the materials are being supplied, Why Not?

Try some mediums that might be new to you, but fun to use! Explore with artist and teacher Celeste Johnson in this fun class that will guide you in the use of aqua oils, watercolor pencils, pan pastels and even the unique Brusho pigments! Images for inspiration will be provided by the instructor - or feel free to do your own thing.

$35.00

Must register in advance, just call the Art Center at 202-733-8448 and reserve your spot.

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

Start to finish, learn how to transform furniture using Chalk Paint and wax. A small piece of furniture or home accent piece will be provided, along with all the tools and materials needed to complete your project and take it home with you. To register call Betty at 301-310-7000 or visit: www.selloutfront.com

$95.00

Second Friday Art Walk MARCH 14 at CB Creative 114 Washington Avenue will feature:

• A special Spring-themed show by Colonial Beach Artists’ Guild members. Be sure to vote for your favorite piece to receive the People’s Choice Award

• Our own resident Studio and Exhibiting Artists present fresh new creations

• Raffle for an art piece by mid-century modern painter Audrey Salkind

• Check out the new classes and workshops being offered. Browse the Gift Shop. Enjoy the Refreshments and the conversations.