Intersection: Identity and Culture – Call for Entries
2023 Falls Church Arts “Scenes in the City” Plein Air Festival
Studio Photography (Sept 2023)
Alla Prima Still Life and Landscape Oil Painting (Sept-Oct, 2023)
Academic Drawing (Oct-Nov, 2023)
Watercolor Still Life (Oct-Nov 2023)
Water Mixable Oil Painting (Oct. 2023)
Pastel and Gouache – Mixed Media Painting (Oct-Nov, 2023)
Intro to Calligraphy (Oct 2023)
Watercolor Painting (Nov-Dec, 2023)
Brush Calligraphy (Nov 2023)
Stamp Carving and Printing for the Holidays (Nov 2023)
The Power of Pastel Flowers (Dec 2023)
Abstract Painting (Jan-Feb 2024)
Art Critique Groups
What’s up at Falls Church Arts
FCArts Academy Fall 2023
Personalized art classes for grades 2 through 6 and for middle and high school students.
Intersection: Identity and Culture – Call for Entries
all media – artworks expressing the intersection of identity and culture. Nov 18, 2023 – Jan 7, 2024
2023 Falls Church Arts “Scenes in the City” Plein Air Festival
Paint outdoors in Falls Church City Sept. 15-29. Competition Sat., Sept. 30. Cash prizes.
Alla Prima Still Life and Landscape Oil Painting (Sept-Oct, 2023)
Learn to paint alla prima. Start and finish a painting in one sitting, no layering or underpainting.
Academic Drawing (Oct-Nov, 2023)
Learn the academic drawing skills that are a foundation for any kind of painting.
Watercolor Still Life (Oct-Nov 2023)
Learn to work in different watercolor techniques, discover the properties of color, tone, and transparency; and learn about composition and perspective.
Water Mixable Oil Painting (Oct. 2023)
Try a new medium. No need for solvents or other harsh chemicals.
Pastel and Gouache – Mixed Media Painting (Oct-Nov, 2023)
Learn to use two beautifully compatible mediums—pastel and gouache—together.
Intro to Calligraphy (Oct 2023)
Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere.
Watercolor Painting (Nov-Dec, 2023)
Instructor: Rajendra KC
All levels. Learn to capture the transparent quality of watercolor.