217 W. Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Tuesdays through Friday
9 am to 3 pm
PHONE: 540-886-8636
EMAIL: director@bssschool.org
Beverley Street Studio School is thrilled to have Scott Noel, former professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, return for a pastel workshop April 11 – 13th. Join us in the BSSS Gallery for a FREE public talk Friday April 11 at 5pm. Scott […]
In this three-day workshop, participants will develop a series of paintings and studies working from the still life in context with the figure. This workshop will encourage students to learn to work from observation and invention in service of their painting. We will look at, […]
“Abstract Art is for me about joy, freedom, and a sprinkling of magic. I will teach you fear-free ways of painting, mark-making, and layering while you discover your unique abstract voice.” Chris will introduce you to the latest tools, and processes, including gel plate printing. […]
New Offerings are Now Listed! Late Spring Classes Late Spring Workshops Summer Classes
Theory, demos, and instruction in Plein Air landscape painting. Class will be held outdoors weather permitting or in Vandeveer studio if not. Ron will communicate with students to let them know where class will meet. Beginners, intermediate and advanced level participants are welcome.
Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced students will discover and explore basic traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques. This course will have a focus on traditional wet-on-dry techniques. Beginning students will learn how to use basic watercolor tools, techniques and design concepts to create their own paintings. Experienced painters […]
In this class, students will learn how to paint with oils. We will talk about value, color and temperature. We will use limited palette and talk how to organize colors on the palette. Toxicity and cleaning brushes will be also discussed. In three hour long […]
This class will drop into the act of drawing, and stay a while. Drawing is often seen as a step in the process toward some other, more finished, work of art. This class will celebrate drawing as the thing itself — as the point of […]
In this class, students will learn the basics of drawing from start to finish. Students will learn the fundamentals of 2D design: shape, line, proportions, dimensions, value, composition and the importance of these elements in designing an image. Students will learn how to draw from […]
Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced students will discover and explore basic traditional and contemporary watercolor techniques. This course (pt. 1) will have a focus on traditional Wet-on-Dry techniques. Beginning students will learn how to use basic watercolor tools, techniques, and design concepts to create their own […]
The Mission of Beverley Street Studio School is to provide the community a variety of opportunities to explore the world of visual art through practice, professional instruction, and contact with practicing artists.
March 7 - April 27
May 2 - June 22
June 27 - August 17
August 22 - October 12
October 17 - December 7
December 12 - February 1
The Beverley Street Studio School from the start through today has been a source of continuing inspiration to me in the pursuit and enjoyment of art and painting. No better proof exists of its value to me than the fact that 25 years later I am still taking classes and still learning.
BSSS is truly a beneficial addition to the community and to each artist who participates in the unique and diverse programs. There are very few organizations that can compare to BSSS.
Beverley Street Studio School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and other school-administered programs.
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beverley street studio school. a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.