Paint workshop featured July 21

Big Stone Gap — The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer its first 2020 Artisan Series of programs with the July theme of being a “Paint Workshop,” taught by Lisa Davis. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Museum’s Victorian Garden.

 The July workshop instructor, Lisa Davis, is an art and drama instructor at Union High School, and she has created art in a variety of mediums ranging from canvas painting to paper quilting to theatrical scenic painting. A native of Culpeper and current resident of Big Stone Gap, Lisa continues to explore new, innovative art ideas and loves to pass those new ideas to others.

 The fee is $25 per person. All supplies and materials are included. Spaces are limited, so register early by calling 276/523-1322.

 The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park’s Artisan Series will offer a craft project on the third Tuesday of every month from July through December, providing visitors with opportunities to create handmade crafts with regional artisans. 

 Participants are required to social distance between those not in the same household. Face coverings are required if you enter the Museum for any reason during your visit.

 For more information about this workshop, or upcoming workshops, please contact the park at 523-1322.