Orchida For Painting Events - Sterling

Art For A Cause

Orchida’s main goal is to engage community members with art and painting; to help strengthening relationship in a setting where fun and freedom spark conversation and creativity. Orchida offers unique experiences for corporate businesses, community centers, health sectors, and also for family gathering. Events are tailored as per clients needs and theme.

Suzanne Lago Arthur - Lucketts

March "Beginner Beginner" Adult Oil Painting Bootcamp

Do you want to learn how to paint in oils but don’t know how to get started? Or perhaps you want to learn how to paint in a more "alla prima" method? Then the “Beginner Beginner” Adult Painting Boot Camp is for you! In this 3.5 hour workshop, all materials will be provided and you will leave with your own 4 x 4 inch masterpiece and the fundamental skills and knowledge to keep you painting long after. Join us!

Spring 5-Week Teatime Still Life Painting Class

Learn the art of painting Still Lifes from observation with Artist Suzanne Lago Arthur! The theme for this 2025 Spring session will be “Teatime”. Students will create artful compositions using objects provided and will paint directly from observation while learning proper approaches to drawing, value, color mixing & paint handling. *Materials list will be mailed upon enrollment.

5-Week Spring Plein Air Painting Class

This Spring experience the joy of learning how to paint in oils outdoors from artist Suzanne Lago Arthur in the bucolic countryside of Lucketts, VA!. Open to all levels of experience, this class will meet Thursday nights in the month of May to paint the landscape outdoors on farms & properties surrounding Faith Chapel in Lucketts VA. The 5th class will occur indoors at Faith Chapel in order to finish up any work that hasn’t been completed.

1-Day Peony Workshop

Enter into the world of the sublime by learning how to paint live garden peonies in oil from direct observation with artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur. Students in this workshop will learn the best approaches to working from life, methods of drawing, value analysis, color mixing, paint handling and more. This workshop is open to all levels. Lunch and all materials are included!

Kids Realistic Painting Summer Camp

Does your creative child want to learn how to paint realistically? This weeklong summer camp taught by award winning artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur is the perfect introduction and is now being offered only once a year! Campers will learn the fundamentals in drawing, color theory and painting technique in watercolor, gouache and acrylic in this fun camp. A daily packed snack is encouraged. Tuition includes all necessary art materials. Ages 8 - 11. Mature 7 year-olds also welcome.

Teen Realistic Painting Summer Workshop

Teens will love this weeklong realistic painting workshop taught by award winning artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur! Perfect for the beginner to more advanced teen artist. Topics covered will include drawing, color theory and techniques in both watercolor and acrylic painting. Tuition includes all necessary art materials. Ages: 12 -16.