{"title":"Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-shape-of-water-a-t","title":"\"The Shape of Water\"  -  A Two Day Workshop with Virginia artist Guy Crittenden  -  September 6th and 7th, 2025  -  SOLD OUT","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirginia Artist Guy Crittenden is known for his paintings of Landscapes, Wildlife and Sporting art.  For more than 50 years, he has been painting the beauty of the natural world with a primary focus on Virginia Landscapes and waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two day artists' workshop will explore the subject of water, its many complexities, and tools and techniques to improve your understanding and execution of painting water.  Wether your goal is to deepen your understanding of the many different properties of water, or to learn Guy's favorite techniques to realistically communicate the element of water in any given painting, you will leave this class with new inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners to experienced artists, this weekend is broken down into short lessons that will immediately improve your decision making, study, method and execution as it applies to your art.  All mediums are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy will present lessons on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \"Read the Water\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking from Life vs. Photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproaches for different substrates and mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection vs. Refraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural structures vs Man-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe many colors of clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement and motion blurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom ripples to waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will be held in the main classroom at Crossroads Art Center, 2016 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHours:  Saturday, Sept. 6,  10 am to 4 pm  \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;   Sunday, Sept. 7,  10 am to 4 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost:  $195 paid by check, cash, credit card or Venmo.  Checks should be made to Crittenden Studio and submitted to Crossroads front desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(161, 224, 255);\"\u003ePlease respond by email to confirm your interest before sending your payment.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(161, 224, 255);\"\u003eReservations will be taken on a first come basis, and your payment holds your place in this class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we have confirmed payment, we will send a list of materials needed for this workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Crittenden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eemail:  guy@crittendenstudio.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ephone:  804-357-6027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crittenden Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40726616473649,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/8099\/files\/spring.creek.jpg?v=1753729431"},{"product_id":"thelivinglandscape-workshop","title":"\"The Living Landscape\"  - 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