Art Classes & Workshops
Edges: A Painter’s Most Powerful Tool
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Learn how edges can make or break your painting. Where do you want the viewer to look? Where do you want the viewer to rest? Learn how to create a successful painting by using hard, soft, and lost edges to bring a simple subject to life.
Students may work in oils, acrylic, or watercolor.
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Botanical Art for Beginners: Painting Nature with Watercolor
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 20-29, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Enjoy nature by painting the details of fruits and flowers. Learn to slow down your eye and your paintbrush to see plants in a new way. Explore botanical art techniques while enhancing your understanding of watercolor.
Begin with a delicate pencil drawing and transform it into an elegant painting!
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Introduction to Zentangle
Saturdays, October 24-November 14, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Zentangle is a “no mistakes” drawing method created in 2004 by Zentangle founders Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. New students, doodlers, art lovers, and Zentanglers are all welcome!
Our Zentangle Certified Instructor will use step-by-step instruction and demonstrations designed to help you solve the mystery of making beautiful patterns, one stroke at a time.
TO REGISTER ONLINE, follow the link to register for the class you want. You will be taken to the payment page for our secure payment system. You can use any credit card.
Registering and paying online is the fastest way to ensure your spot in the class. If you pay by check, we must receive your payment at least four days before your class starts. Online registration and payment is available until the class fills.
TO REGISTER IN PERSON: Registration and payment is available in the Berkeley Art Works gallery during regular hours, Wed-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4.
TO REGISTER BY MAIL: Return form and payment to Berkeley Arts Council, PO Box 984, Martinsburg, WV 25402.
Please read our Registration and Refund Policy below.
Questions? Email berkeleyartswv at gmail dot com or call 304-620-7277.
Class Location: Map
Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
Parking is available in city lots on East and West Burke St. Metered parking 9-5 weekdays.
If you would like to be notified of future classes, please sign up for our arts bulletin.
Policy:
Registration
Class information, dates, fees, and registration links are provided on the Berkeley Arts Council website.
Online registration and payment are processed through Zeffy. Students should use the registration link provided with each class or workshop listing to reserve their space and submit payment.
Registration may also be paid by cash or check. Payment must be received no later than four days before the start of the class to assure the student a space. Berkeley Arts Council reserves the right to remove a student from the class roster if payment has not been received in advance.
Holiday Schedule: Classes will be held on federal or state holidays, such as Presidents Day or Election Day, when they fall on a normally scheduled class day. Classes will not be held on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or during the last two weeks of December.
Refunds
Refunds must be authorized by the class coordinator. Payments made through Zeffy will be refunded through the original payment method when possible. Payments made by cash or check will be refunded by check to the student or to the person who made the payment.
Refund Policy
If a class is cancelled by Berkeley Arts Council due to insufficient enrollment or another reason, registered students will be notified and a refund of class fees will be arranged.
Withdrawal from a Class
If a student registers and pays for a class but later withdraws, refunds will be issued as follows:
- Withdrawal after the first class session: No refund will be provided unless there are special circumstances, such as a medical or family emergency. If a refund is approved, 20% of the original class fee will be deducted and the remaining refund will be prorated based on the number of classes already held.
- Withdrawal fewer than four days before the first class session: A refund will be issued less a 20% service charge.