217 W. Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Tuesdays through Friday
9 am to 3 pm
PHONE: 540-886-8636
EMAIL: director@bssschool.org
Southern Italy and Sicily have long been the step-children of Italy, yet once the unification of these areas proved to be one of the longest running kingdoms in Europe, lasting for some 800 years without a change in boundary lines! Come spend the early spring […]
Students will learn essential Realist, academic techniques in an encouraging open environment conducive to learning. In this workshop we will learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving a likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a […]
Discover the magic of mixed media collage and get your creative juices flowing in a brand new and fun way! In just 2 days, you will combine acrylic paint and magazine images on cradled wood panel to create a ready-to-hang artwork in this interactive and […]
This class will be an introduction to drawing the human figure using Conte crayon on Toned paper. Each class session will consist of a brief lecture and demo, then moving quickly into guided drawing from the model. The class will generally be focused on three […]
New Offerings are Now Listed! Late Spring Classes Late Spring Workshops Summer Classes
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 […]
Participant’s work in any media, including 3-D, will be reviewed with constructive criticism to foster a deepening discernment of strengths and challenges. This class includes a visual presentation and discussion of works by historical and contemporary artists, especially from current museum and gallery exhibitions and […]
Expressive Brushwork and Palette Knife Learn to create paintings that reflect a loose and expressive style while maintaining the elements of good design. Lynn will share her approaches to establish a successful composition, mix harmonious color notes, and to loosen up brushwork and palette knife […]
This short but intense workshop is like taking the plunge into a new adventure! Even if you have done a little drawing or painting this opportunity to focus on creative process is an essential aspect of art practice. I will quickly assess the level of […]
Exploring his life and work, and his global influence You can recognize the iconic image of The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, even if you don’t know his name. This, his best-known design, as well as South Wind, Clear Sky (Red Fuji) were […]
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.
Friday, 11/15 – Sunday, 1/5/25
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.