Mirror Picassiette: Reviving Old China Through Mosaic Art
Mirror Picassiette: Reviving Old China Through Mosaic Art
with Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Broken pieces can become something breathtaking.
In this soulful and hands-on mosaic workshop, teaching artist Brigitte Nicol-Messali introduces the timeless art of Picassiette—the technique of transforming broken china into stunning, meaningful works of art. Using fragments of your own cherished plates or teacups, you’ll create a beautiful 20” mosaic mirror that reflects both creativity and memory.
This class invites you to slow down and work intuitively. You’ll learn how to prepare the mirror base, envision a design, safely cut and arrange pieces of broken china, and complete your artwork through gluing, grouting, and finishing. Each shard tells a story, and together they form a one-of-a-kind piece that blends beauty, history, and personal expression.
No prior mosaic experience is needed. Whether your china holds sentimental value or you simply love the idea of giving old pieces new life, this workshop offers a powerful creative experience—one that honors imperfection and celebrates renewal.
Bring your own china (4–5 plates recommended)
All other materials included
Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
Leave with a completed mirror full of character and meaning
$100 for class ($50/class + $50/materials)
Flow & Glow: Alcohol Ink Wine Glass Art Workshop (PRIVATE CLASS)
(PRIVATE CLASS)
Flow & Glow: Alcohol Ink Wine Glass Art Workshop
Where color moves, creativity flows, and every glass tells a story
Let your creativity swirl, dance, and drip in this mesmerizing alcohol ink workshop where you’ll transform an ordinary wine glass into a luminous work of art. Using vibrant, fast-flowing alcohol inks, you’ll learn how to layer color, create organic movement, and embrace beautiful “happy accidents” as your design comes to life.
This process is intuitive, freeing, and wonderfully unpredictable — no two glasses will ever be the same. Whether your style is bold and expressive, soft and dreamy, or inspired by coastal hues and cosmic vibes, this class invites you to let go, trust the flow, and create from the heart.
No art experience is necessary. This workshop is designed for beginners and seasoned creatives alike who want to relax, play with color, and experience the joy of creating something truly unique.
You’ll leave with:
A custom hand-painted wine glass
New creative confidence
A deeper connection to color, flow, and self-expression
And a piece that’s perfect for gifting, displaying, or toasting to your own creativity
✨ All supplies are provided. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your love of color.
Make a Mosaic Tray w/ Lisa Falzone
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Under the guidance of local mosaic artist Lisa Falzone, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and assemble your own colorful mosaic masterpiece. The mosaic tray size is 11”x14”.
Lisa will walk you through each step of the process, from layout and adhesive techniques to grouting and finishing touches. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination! All materials and supplies are included.
You’ll leave class with a stunning finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $125 per person
Instructor: Lisa Falzone (Believes Mosaics)
All Materials Provided
Paint like Bob Ross—yes, you can! “On a Clear Day”
Relax. Create. Let your worries drift away—just like the clouds in your painting.
Paint like Bob Ross—yes, you can!
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting as we bring "On a Clear Day" to life using the classic Bob Ross® Wet-on-Wet technique. This peaceful landscape features snow-kissed peaks, sparkling water, and lush evergreens—perfect for beginners or seasoned painters looking to unwind and create something
Our Bob Ross Certified Instructor (CRI) will guide you step-by-step through creating your own 16x20 masterpiece.
Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ann Alexander will guide you step-by-step, teaching you how to blend skies, shape mountains, build depth, and add happy little trees with confidence.
All supplies are included: canvas, paints, brushes, and easels are waiting for you! Just bring your creativity and enjoy an evening of joyful painting, happy little trees, and cozy winter vibes.
Thursday, January 29th • 6:00–9:00 PM
Vision Arts Gallery • Myrtle Beach
Tickets: $80, all supplies included
Limited seats available — reserve your spot and take home your own masterpiece.
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
Make a Mosaic Tray w/ Lisa Falzone
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Under the guidance of local mosaic artist Lisa Falzone, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and assemble your own colorful mosaic masterpiece. The mosaic tray size is 11”x14”.
Lisa will walk you through each step of the process, from layout and adhesive techniques to grouting and finishing touches. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination! All materials and supplies are included.
You’ll leave class with a stunning finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $125 per person
Instructor: Lisa Falzone (Believes Mosaics)
All Materials Provided
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
FIRE HORSE 2026 - special show!
Call for Artists ~ 2026 is Calling!!!
Will you answer the call for art greatness within yourself ???!!!
🔥 FIRE HORSE 2026 | CALL FOR ARTISTS 🔥
Vision Arts Gallery invites artists of all mediums* to ignite their creativity for Fire Horse 2026, a dynamic exhibition inspired by the Chinese Zodiac’s most powerful and fast-moving year. This is a celebration of passion, freedom, strength, momentum, and fearless creativity. If your work moves, burns, charges forward, or refuses to stand still, this show is calling you.
Submissions open February 10 during gallery hours and close February 17, the official first day of the Lunar New Year. Accepted works will be on view throughout February, with a People’s Choice Awards Reception held during First Friday Arts Walk on March 6, 5–7 PM. Artists do not need to attend the reception to be eligible to win.
The Year of the Fire Horse (Chì Mǎ) is rare, arriving only once every 60 years. It carries intense, fast-paced energy, encouraging bold action, innovation, independence, and creative breakthroughs. Fire Horse energy moves quickly and rewards artists willing to take risks, trust their instincts, and create without restraint.
Artists are encouraged to share their submitted work on personal social media to rally votes for the People’s Choice Awards and help amplify the collective energy of the show.
So light the fuse. Break out your brushes, tools, textures, and techniques. Let 2026 begin in motion.
All mediums accepted.
SPACE IS LIMITED, So act Fast or give us a direct call to reserve your space!
*All mediums accepted. Works should be wired and ready to hang. Works should be framed or gallery wrapped with painted edges. No Sawtooth hangers. If you have special hanging requirements please contact us directly.
Each Artist can submit up to a maximum of 4 pieces smaller than 24" ($10 Each) or maximum of 2 pieces larger than 24"but smaller than 48" ($20 each) or 1 piece larger than 48" ($30). Gallery Commission is 30%, with the artist receiving 70% of the sale. Additional $10 hanging fee if the work is Not For Sale (NFS).
Please provide title, artist name, dimensions, medium, and price for each work (Gallery will make art labels) Gallery reserves the right to refuse any work that does not meet the criteria listed.
Any questions contact Jillian or Kathy at, gallery@visionartsgallery.com or 843-447-9771 or 703-304-1031 (Ok to call or text)
Mosaic Heart Workshop: Creating with Love
Mosaic Heart Workshop: Creating with Love
Valentine’s Heart or Rose Mosaic
w/ Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Broken pieces, when lovingly placed, can become something beautiful.
In this heartfelt mosaic workshop, you’re invited to slow down, connect, and create a meaningful piece of art that celebrates love in all its forms—love for yourself, for others, or for the simple joy of making something with your hands.
Guided by teaching artist Brigitte Nicol-Messali, you’ll design and create an 8” mosaic heart or rose using pre-cut glass tiles. There is no pattern to follow and no “right way” to create—this experience is all about personal expression, intuition, and play.
As you work, you’ll learn how to:
Prepare the wooden base
Envision and design your own composition
Arrange and set glass tiles using epoxy clay
Clean and finish your mosaic for a polished, lasting result
This class is beginner-friendly and welcoming to all levels, with step-by-step guidance and plenty of encouragement along the way. Whether you’re creating a heartfelt gift, a keepsake for your home, or a symbolic reminder of love and resilience, each piece becomes a reflection of you.
✨ All supplies included
✨ No prior art experience needed
✨ Ages 10+
✨ Leave with a finished mosaic full of color, heart, and meaning
Class Length: 3 hours
Enrollment: Minimum 2 | Maximum 8
Fee: $75
Come create with intention, color, and care—and turn small pieces into something truly full of heart. 💖
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
3rd Annual Oysters & Art Festival
Make plans to attend the 3rd Annual Oysters & Art Festival in Downtown Myrtle Beach — a lively, family-friendly celebration of art, music, food, and community.
This annual festival brings together local and regional artists, live music, delicious food, and oysters for an afternoon of creativity and fun in the heart of downtown. Guests can explore arts and crafts vendors, enjoy live performances, and experience the vibrant energy of Myrtle Beach’s growing arts scene.
Vision Arts Gallery will be participating in this year’s festival, connecting with the community and celebrating creativity alongside fellow artists and arts organizations.
Admission is just $5, with proceeds benefiting the Franklin G. Burroughs Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum. The event is presented by the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance and takes place at Nance Plaza and the parking lot behind Grand Strand Brewing Company.
Whether you’re a lover of art, food, music, or simply a great community gathering, the Oysters & Art Festival is a must-attend downtown Myrtle Beach event.
📅 Date: Saturday, February 14
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location:
Nance Plaza – 825 North Kings Highway
& parking lot behind Grand Strand Brewing Company
819 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC
🎟 Admission: $5. BUY TICKETS HERE: https://dub.sh/oysters-art
🎨 Family-Friendly Event
�� Proceeds Benefit: Franklin G. Burroughs Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
🎨 Participating Organization: Vision Arts Gallery
Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/21/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 1: 2/21/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Mosaic Plate Workshop: Art You Can Gather Around
Mosaic Plate Workshop: Art You Can Gather Around
with Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Slow down, play with color, and create something beautiful—one piece at a time.
In this hands-on mosaic workshop, teaching artist Brigitte Nicol-Messali invites you to design and create a stunning 12” mosaic plate on a bamboo base using pre-cut glass tiles. With no pattern to follow and no rules to limit you, this class is all about creative freedom, personal expression, and the joy of making art with your hands.
Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this workshop gently guides you through each step of the mosaic process. You’ll learn how to prepare your base, envision a design, arrange and glue tiles, grout your piece, and finish it beautifully. Along the way, you’ll explore color, texture, and rhythm—allowing your design to unfold intuitively as you work.
This is a relaxed, welcoming experience where curiosity leads the way. Whether your finished plate becomes a functional serving piece, a decorative accent, or a meaningful handmade gift, it will be uniquely yours.
✨ All supplies included
✨ No prior art experience needed
✨ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
✨ Ages 10+
Class Length: 4 hours
Fee: $110
Come enjoy an afternoon of creativity, connection, and craftsmanship—and leave with a mosaic plate full of color, personality, and heart.
Creative Storytelling with Photos (2/28/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 2: 2/28/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/7/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 3: 3/7/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/14/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 4: 3/14/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26 21
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/21/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 5: 3/21/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Creative Storytelling with Photos (3/28/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 6: 3/28/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (3/28/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 1: 3/28/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/4/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 7: 4/4/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (4/4/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 2: 4/4/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Creative Storytelling with Photos (4/11/26)
Creative Storytelling with Photos: Let’s Go See What We’ve Been Missing
An 8-Week In-Person Photography & Visual Storytelling Workshop
w/ Kathy Strauss, CCFC Creationeer
(week 8: 4/11/26)
Ever wish your photos looked more interesting, more artistic, or told a better story?
Creative Storytelling with Photos is a fun, hands-on workshop designed to help you see the world like an artist and photograph with intention. It’s not about fancy equipment or technical jargon—it’s about learning how to really see.
Using the 8 Principles of Design—contrast, unity, balance, proportion, harmony, rhythm, repetition, and emphasis—you’ll learn how to notice light, pattern, color, detail, and emotion, and turn everyday moments into images that feel alive and meaningful.
Not just look—really see.
The shadows. The patterns. The tiny details.
The unexpected beauty hiding in plain sight.
Each week builds skills and confidence through playful exploration, creative challenges, and guided learning. We’ll wander, notice, experiment, and laugh as you explore new ways of seeing and begin to develop your own visual style.
Whether you shoot with a smartphone or DSLR, you’ll leave with stronger composition skills—and a whole new way of seeing the world around you.
When: Saturdays: 2/21/26-4/11/26
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Fee: $360 for full 8-weeks.Register HERE
Perfect for: Teens & adults (recommended ages 10+), beginners through intermediate photographers, creatives, and anyone who wants to see more, notice more, and create more.
Bring your phone. Bring your camera. Bring your sense of wonder.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
✨ Learn to see like an artist (even if you don’t think you are one). ✨
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (4/11/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 3: 4/11/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (4/25/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 4: 4/25/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (5/2/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 5: 5/2/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (5/9/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 6: 5/9/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (5/16/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 7: 5/16/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics (5/23/2026)
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics
An 8-Week Immersive Studio Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
(week 8: 5/23/2026)
Instructor: Jillian Tomkovich, Creative Director at Vision Arts Gallery
Step into a vibrant, inspiring studio environment and explore acrylic painting as both a technical medium and a powerful form of self-expression.
Deep Dive: The Art & Alchemy of Acrylics is an 8-week immersive course designed to build confidence, skill, and creative freedom through color, movement, texture, and intentional play. Guided by professional instruction in a supportive gallery setting, students will learn expressive acrylic techniques while discovering their own unique artistic voice.
This course balances structure with intuition. You’ll explore foundational skills like color theory, composition, and layering while experimenting with flow, texture, gesture, and abstraction. Each painting is developed over two sessions, allowing time to explore, refine, and confidently finish your work.
By the end of the series, students will leave with four finished, original acrylic paintings, each created on professional gallery-wrapped canvas, ready to hang and enjoy at home—along with the confidence and skills to continue painting independently.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate painters who are ready to learn, loosen up, and create with intention.
✨ COURSE DETAILS
8-week series
Meets once per week
3–4 hours per session
Beginner–Intermediate level
All canvas and paint supplies included
Investment: $575 (REGISTER HERE)
Studio Members: Receive 20% off
1-day workshop pass: $100 (purchase 1-day pass)
📧 Questions or gift certificate inquiries: gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Flow & Glow: Alcohol Ink Wine Glass Art Workshop
Flow & Glow: Alcohol Ink Wine Glass Art Workshop
Where color moves, creativity flows, and every glass tells a story
Let your creativity swirl, dance, and drip in this mesmerizing alcohol ink workshop where you’ll transform an ordinary wine glass into a luminous work of art. Using vibrant, fast-flowing alcohol inks, you’ll learn how to layer color, create organic movement, and embrace beautiful “happy accidents” as your design comes to life.
This process is intuitive, freeing, and wonderfully unpredictable — no two glasses will ever be the same. Whether your style is bold and expressive, soft and dreamy, or inspired by coastal hues and cosmic vibes, this class invites you to let go, trust the flow, and create from the heart.
No art experience is necessary. This workshop is designed for beginners and seasoned creatives alike who want to relax, play with color, and experience the joy of creating something truly unique.
You’ll leave with:
A custom hand-painted wine glass
New creative confidence
A deeper connection to color, flow, and self-expression
And a piece that’s perfect for gifting, displaying, or toasting to your own creativity
✨ All supplies are provided, including 2 wine glasses! Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your love of color.
Register HERE: $50/person
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
YES Extravaganza | Playful Painting Experience at Vision Arts Gallery
What Are You Saying YES to This Year?
Join US for a Playful, Inspiring 2-Hour Painting Experience
Where Creativity Flows | Where Possibility Begins
Step into color, movement, and possibility in YES Extravaganza, a joyful 2-hour creative painting experience designed to help you say YES to what’s next.
This is not about painting perfectly.
This is about painting honestly.
This is about loosening up, letting go, and letting your creativity lead the way.
Through guided prompts, expressive mark-making, intuitive color play, and layered painting, you’ll explore the powerful question:
What are you saying YES to this year?
More joy?
More courage?
More creativity?
More peace?
More YOU?
At Vision Arts Gallery, we believe creativity is a catalyst for healing, clarity, and becoming. In this uplifting experience, you’ll be invited to explore your inner world through color, shape, and design—without pressure, rules, or expectations.
No art experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity, your heart, and your willingness to play.
You’ll leave with:
A vibrant, meaningful artwork
A fresh sense of clarity and inspiration
A deeper connection to your creative self
And a bold, beautiful YES you can see and feel
This is art as permission.
This is creativity as energy.
This is your YES.
Limited seats available – advance registration required.
Reserve your spot now and step into your YES.
👉 Register Now: $45/person
What You’ll Experience
In this 2-hour immersive session, you will:
Explore intuitive painting & expressive mark-making
Use color as emotional language
Play with layering, contrast, and movement
Release perfection and embrace possibility
Create a personal artwork inspired by what you are ready to say YES to
Our instructors gently guide you while leaving plenty of space for your own voice, vision, and style to emerge.
This is playful.
This is inspiring.
This is freeing.
We guide you through three simple but powerful creative phases:
Y – Your Perspective: Explore where you are right now through loose lines, free color, and intuitive movement.
E – Embrace the Shift: Layer, disrupt, and experiment. Try something new. Let go of control. Discover what’s possible.
S – Step Into Becoming: Add intention, symbolism, and emphasis. Let your YES come into focus.
Who This Class Is For
Beginners & experienced creatives
Men & women
Anyone feeling stuck, curious, inspired, or ready for change
Anyone who wants to play, explore, and reconnect with their creativity
Anyone asking, “What’s next for me?”
No prior art experience required.
All are welcome. Always.
What’s Included
Canvas
Paints
Brushes
All art materials
Guided instruction
Creative prompts & inspiration
A finished artwork to take home
Just show up and create. We’ve got the rest.
Why Vision Arts Gallery
At Vision Arts Gallery, we don’t just teach art. We create experiences.
We believe:
Creativity heals
Color speaks
Design reflects life
And everyone is creative
YES Extravaganza is part of our larger mission to help people rediscover themselves through art, design, and joyful expression.
This is where creativity flows.
This is where healing begins.
This is where you say YES.
Mosaic Trivet & Tray Workshop | Create Your Own Design
Mosaic Trivet & Tray Workshop | Create Your Own Design
Instructor: Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Create functional art with personality in this mosaic trivet or tray workshop led by Brigitte Nicol-Messali. Using pre-cut glass tiles and epoxy clay, you’ll design your own original 8” square mosaic—no pattern, no rules, just creative freedom. Perfect for beginners who want to explore color, texture, and personal expression while making something beautiful and useful.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a love of color.
All levels, no artistic experience required
Suitable for ages 10 years+
Class length : 3 hours
Enrollment minimum 2, maximum 8
Fees $75 (all supplies included)
Fused Glass Napkin/Mail Holders with Glass by Lori King
It’s a creative and practical session with Glass Designs by Lori King at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach!
In this fun hands-on workshop, you’ll design and create your own fused glass napkin/mail holders.
No experience needed—all materials, tools, and supplies are provided.
$70 - Advance registration required.
Must wear CLOSED TOES SHOES. Must be at least 12 years old to participate.
Sea Glass Stories: Illustration & Picture-Making Workshop with Debi O'Dell
Sea Glass Stories: Illustration & Picture-Making Workshop with Debi O'Dell
📅 January 20 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Turn tiny treasures into meaningful art.
In this imaginative mixed-media workshop, artist Debi O’Dell invites you to create a whimsical picture using sea glass, simple illustration, and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the shapes, colors, and character found in each piece of glass, you’ll combine found materials with line drawing to create a playful, one-of-a-kind artwork.
This class is all about curiosity and creativity—no drawing or art experience required. You’ll learn how to “see” images within sea glass, use simple lines to suggest movement and personality, and build a charming scene that feels both lighthearted and expressive. The result is a finished picture that tells a story—often surprising, sometimes humorous, and always uniquely yours.
Perfect for beginners, creative explorers, and anyone who loves working with texture and found objects, this class offers a relaxed, joyful evening of making art that feels personal and meaningful.
✨ All supplies included
✨ Beginner-friendly & playful
✨ Leave with a finished sea glass picture
Vision Board Party 2026
Vision Board Party 2026 with Jillian & Kathy
Dream It. Design It. Declare It.
Join us for a joyful, creative Vision Board Party inviting you to pause, reflect, and visually design the year ahead—no pressure, just imagination and possibility.
Step into 2026 with scissors in one hand and possibility in the other. This joyful, creative Vision Board Party is your invitation to pause, reflect, and intentionally design the year ahead. Through images, words, color, and intuition, you’ll craft a visual roadmap for your dreams—one that speaks to your heart and sparks momentum. No rules, no pressure—just imagination, inspiration, and a little creative magic. Come curious. Leave aligned.
January 17
1-4pm
$30
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
Watercolor Illustration w/Annie Melik
Join teaching artist Annie Melik on this special afternoon! Come learn the expressive possibilities of watercolor as a medium for illustration. Learn through demonstration, guided practice, and creative exploration. Discover how watercolor techniques can be used to tell visual stories, capture mood, and enhance design.
$60/2-hr session, Sign up HERE.
Audience: designed for all levels, no prior watercolor experience required.
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
Identify the unique qualities of watercolor (transparency, layering, spontaneity)
Practice foundational techniques.
Apply these techniques to create a simple illustrative composition
Explore how watercolor can convey narrative, emotion, & atmosphere in illustration
Reflect on their process & share insights with peers
Key Takeaway This lesson is about empowering everyone with artistic confidence to use watercolor as a storytelling tool, blending technique with imagination to create illustrations that are personal, expressive, and visually engaging.
Bring your own art materials.
Teacher recommended ones:
Windsor & Newtown professional watercolor
Watercolor paper: Fabriano, Canson, or Arches
Watercolor brushes: #s 1, 6, 7, 12, 23
Paint like Bob Ross—yes, you can! “Wintertime Blues”
Relax. Create. Let your worries drift away—just like the clouds in your painting.
Paint like Bob Ross—yes, you can!
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting as we bring "Wintertime Blues" to life using the classic Bob Ross® Wet-on-Wet technique. This peaceful landscape features snow-kissed peaks, sparkling water, and lush evergreens—perfect for beginners or seasoned painters looking to unwind and create something
Our Bob Ross Certified Instructor (CRI) will guide you step-by-step through creating your own 16x20 masterpiece.
Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ann Alexander will guide you step-by-step, teaching you how to blend skies, shape mountains, build depth, and add happy little trees with confidence.
All supplies are included: canvas, paints, brushes, and easels are waiting for you! Just bring your creativity and enjoy an evening of joyful painting, happy little trees, and cozy winter vibes.
Thursday, January 15th • 6:00–9:00 PM
Vision Arts Gallery • Myrtle Beach
Tickets: $80, all supplies included
Limited seats available — reserve your spot and take home your own masterpiece.
Sip Happens: VooDoo Edition – Beer & Bad‑Ass Creativity Night
Welcome to Sip Happens: VooDoo Edition, where craft beer meets bad‑ass creativity. This high‑energy paint & sip experience invites you to design and decorate your own wooden beer flight paddle while enjoying the bold atmosphere and brews of VooDoo Brewing Co.
Guided by an instructor, you’ll paint, personalize, and bring your paddle to life with inspiration drawn from VooDoo’s iconic style and skull imagery. No art experience is required — just show up ready to sip, laugh, and create something unforgettable.
Perfect for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone looking for a creative brewery experience, this class is relaxed, fun, and unapologetically bold. When the night ends, you’ll leave with a custom beer flight paddle that’s as functional as it is badass.
Spots are limited — grab a drink, grab a brush, and let the VooDoo vibes do the rest.
Thursday, January 15th • 4:30–8:00 PM
Vision Arts Gallery • Myrtle Beach
Tickets: $45, all supplies included
Limited seats available — reserve your spot NOW
Beginning Mosaics Workshop with Lisa Falzone
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Under the guidance of local mosaic artist Lisa Falzone, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and assemble your own colorful mosaic masterpiece. Choose from two beautiful shapes — a sea turtle or a heart — and bring your vision to life using glass tiles, mirrors, and creative color combinations.
Lisa will walk you through each step of the process, from layout and adhesive techniques to grouting and finishing touches. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination! All materials and supplies are included.
You’ll leave class with a stunning finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.
NOTE: please let the gallery know which design (TURTLE OR HEART) you would like to do by emailing us at gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $100 per person
Instructor: Lisa Falzone (Believes Mosaics)
Project Options: Turtle or Heart Mosaic
All Materials Provided
Make a Mosaic Butterfly Workshop | Create Beauty in Glass
Mosaic Butterfly Workshop | Create Beauty in Glass
Instructor: Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Butterflies symbolize growth, transformation, and beauty—and in this joyful mosaic workshop, you’ll bring one to life in glass. Guided by teaching artist Brigitte Messali, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mosaic art while creating a vibrant 8” butterfly using pre-cut glass tiles. No experience needed—just curiosity and a love of color.
All levels, no artistic experience required
Suitable for ages 10 years+
Class length : 3 hours
Enrollment minimum 2, maximum 8
Fees $95 (all supplies included)
Choice of colors at registration :
Dark blue/blue/green (model)
Blue/green/purple
Yellow/orange/red
Green/purple/blue
Yellow/purple/green
Vision Board Party 2026
Vision Board Party 2026 with Jillian & Kathy
Dream It. Design It. Declare It.
Join us for a joyful, creative Vision Board Party inviting you to pause, reflect, and visually design the year ahead—no pressure, just imagination and possibility.
Step into 2026 with scissors in one hand and possibility in the other. This joyful, creative Vision Board Party is your invitation to pause, reflect, and intentionally design the year ahead. Through images, words, color, and intuition, you’ll craft a visual roadmap for your dreams—one that speaks to your heart and sparks momentum. No rules, no pressure—just imagination, inspiration, and a little creative magic. Come curious. Leave aligned.
January 10
1-4pm
$30
Urban Sketching - Saturday Series
Discover the art of urban sketching in this immersive 6-week Saturday series led by teaching artist Ann Alexander at Vision Arts Gallery in Myrtle Beach.
This beginner-friendly yet skill-building class introduces students to expressive line work, basic perspective, and watercolor techniques while capturing everyday scenes. Students will progress from photo-based sketches to confident on-location drawing, developing a loose, personal sketching style that blends observation with creative expression.
Each week builds upon the last—starting with foundational line and shape, adding watercolor washes, and moving into speed sketching and real-world environments. Indoor studio sessions transition into outdoor and on-location sketching, helping students gain confidence, flexibility, and creative flow.
By the end of the course, students will have a collection of sketches, a deeper understanding of line-and-wash techniques, and the confidence to sketch anywhere—from cafés and city streets to travel adventures and daily life.
All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to explore, observe, and sketch with joy.
Saturdays: 11am-2pm
Dates: January 10-February 14, 2026
$260 for all 6 sessions
instructor: Ann Alexander
Beginning Mosaics Workshop: Turtle or Heart Design
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Under the guidance of local mosaic artist Lisa Falzone, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and assemble your own colorful mosaic masterpiece. Choose from two beautiful shapes — a sea turtle or a heart — and bring your vision to life using glass tiles, mirrors, and creative color combinations.
Lisa will walk you through each step of the process, from layout and adhesive techniques to grouting and finishing touches. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination! All materials and supplies are included.
You’ll leave class with a stunning finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.
NOTE: please let the gallery know which design (TURTLE OR HEART) you would like to do by emailing us at gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $100 per person
Instructor: Lisa Falzone (Believes Mosaics)
Project Options: Turtle or Heart Mosaic
All Materials Provided
Watercolor Illustration w/Annie Melik
Join teaching artist Annie Melik on this special afternoon! Come learn the expressive possibilities of watercolor as a medium for illustration. Learn through demonstration, guided practice, and creative exploration. Discover how watercolor techniques can be used to tell visual stories, capture mood, and enhance design.
$60/2-hr session, Sign up HERE.
Audience: designed for all levels, no prior watercolor experience required.
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
Identify the unique qualities of watercolor (transparency, layering, spontaneity)
Practice foundational techniques.
Apply these techniques to create a simple illustrative composition
Explore how watercolor can convey narrative, emotion, & atmosphere in illustration
Reflect on their process & share insights with peers
Key Takeaway This lesson is about empowering everyone with artistic confidence to use watercolor as a storytelling tool, blending technique with imagination to create illustrations that are personal, expressive, and visually engaging.
Bring your own art materials.
Teacher recommended ones:
Windsor & Newtown professional watercolor
Watercolor paper: Fabriano, Canson, or Arches
Watercolor brushes: #s 1, 6, 7, 12, 23
6-Week Pen & Ink Play Lab with Marlene Davis
6-Week Pen & Ink Play Lab with Marlene Davis
Begins January 8 | Wednesdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
If you love bold lines, beautiful details, and the idea of drawing without an eraser—this class is for you.
In this six-week Pen & Ink drawing class, artist and instructor Marlene Davis invites you to loosen up, trust your hand, and discover the expressive power of ink. Using pens, fine liners, and simple techniques, you’ll learn how lines, patterns, texture, and shading can bring drawings to life.
This class is perfect for beginners and returning artists alike. You’ll explore contour drawing, cross-hatching, mark-making, and playful experimentation—learning how “mistakes” often become the most interesting part of the artwork. Over five weeks, you’ll create a collection of finished drawings while developing confidence, style, and a stronger drawing foundation.
Pen & ink is immediate, meditative, and incredibly freeing. Come draw, laugh, experiment, and enjoy the beauty of black and white creativity in a supportive studio environment.
Cost: $270/6 sessions. REGISTER HERE
✨ All levels welcome
✨6-session series beginning January 8
✨ Supportive, inspiring studio experience
Bring your own art materials.
Classes held on:
Jan. 8, 15, 29; Feb. 12, 19, 26
Make a Mosaic Fish
Make a Mosaic Fish
Instructor: Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Hands-on workshop to create a mosaic Fish 8’’ with pre-cut glass tiles following a model. During the class you will learn how to prepare the wood base, envisioning the design, positioning the tiles, gluing the tiles, grouting and cleaning the piece.
All levels, no artistic experience required
Suitable for ages 10 years+
Class length : 3 hours
Enrollment minimum 2, maximum 8
Fees $95 (all supplies included)
Choice of colors at registration : Turquoise ( model), Yellow, Blue Lagoon, Red, Whip, Pink Purple
6-Session Watercolor Journey with Marlene Davis
6-Session Watercolor Journey with Marlene Davis
Begins January 6
Watercolor is a dance between intention and letting go—and in this immersive six-session class, artist and instructor Marlene Davis invites you to explore both.
Designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their skills, this class offers a relaxed, supportive environment where creativity can unfold naturally. Through guided instruction, live demonstrations, and gentle experimentation, you’ll learn essential watercolor techniques while developing confidence in your own artistic voice.
Over the course of five sessions, you’ll explore color mixing, brushwork, layering, transparency, and composition—learning how watercolor flows, blooms, and surprises in beautiful ways. You’ll create multiple finished pieces while gaining a deeper understanding of how to work with the medium rather than against it.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or returning to watercolor with fresh curiosity, this class is an invitation to slow down, trust the process, and enjoy the magic of paint and water.
Cost: $270/6 sessions. REGISTER HERE
✨ All levels welcome
✨6-session series beginning January 6
✨ Supportive, inspiring studio experience
Bring your own art materials.
Classes held on:
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 10, 17
Photography for Good” Art Show Honoring Terry “TJ” Egan - a benefit show for The Adaptive Surf Project
Photography for Good, a special art exhibition and silent auction celebrating the life and photography of Terry “TJ” Egan, a beloved Grand Strand photographer whose work captured the beauty of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and the waterfalls of South and North Carolina..
Terry Egan, who passed away on August 12, 2025, was known throughout the Grand Strand for his generosity, faith, and commitment to helping others. Before pursuing photography professionally, Terry built a career as a professional fundraiser, dedicating his life to helping non-profit organizations succeed in their missions.
This special exhibition opens during the First Friday Art Walk and continues as a two-week art show and Silent Auction of a wide variety of Terry’s collection.
“Even water falling reminds me of the life it brings…”
— Terry Egan
All Silent Auction proceeds benefit: The Adaptive Surf Project, a local organization that provides inclusive surf experiences for individuals of all abilities.
Silent auction can be found HERE
Tell It Circle: A Monthly Gathering for Storytellers, Authors & Creatives
Join us at Vision Arts Gallery for a guided space to shape your stories into powerful narratives. Whether you’re writing a book, preparing a speech, or building your personal brand, each session offers creative writing exercises, storytelling techniques, group sharing, and practical next steps. Led by 6x published author Cheli Grace, the Tell It Circle™ helps you gain confidence, connect with a like-minded community, and build momentum toward your projects.
Watercolor Illustration w/Annie Melik
Join teaching artist Annie Melik on this special afternoon! Come learn the expressive possibilities of watercolor as a medium for illustration. Learn through demonstration, guided practice, and creative exploration. Discover how watercolor techniques can be used to tell visual stories, capture mood, and enhance design.
$60/2-hr session, Sign up HERE.
Audience: designed for all levels, no prior watercolor experience required.
By the end of the class, you will be able to:
Identify the unique qualities of watercolor (transparency, layering, spontaneity)
Practice foundational techniques.
Apply these techniques to create a simple illustrative composition
Explore how watercolor can convey narrative, emotion, & atmosphere in illustration
Reflect on their process & share insights with peers
Key Takeaway This lesson is about empowering everyone with artistic confidence to use watercolor as a storytelling tool, blending technique with imagination to create illustrations that are personal, expressive, and visually engaging.
Bring your own art materials.
Teacher recommended ones:
Windsor & Newtown professional watercolor
Watercolor paper: Fabriano, Canson, or Arches
Watercolor brushes: #s 1, 6, 7, 12, 23
Bob Ross Painting Class - Distant Mountains
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting as we bring Distant Mountains to life using the classic Bob Ross® Wet-on-Wet technique. This peaceful landscape features snow-kissed peaks, sparkling water, and lush evergreens—perfect for beginners or seasoned painters looking to unwind and create something beautiful.
Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ann Alexander will guide you step-by-step, teaching you how to blend skies, shape mountains, build depth, and add happy little trees with confidence.
All supplies are included: canvas, paints, brushes, and easels are waiting for you! Just bring your creativity and enjoy an evening of joyful painting, happy little trees, and cozy winter vibes.
Wednesday, December 17rd • 6:00–9:00 PM
Vision Arts Gallery • Myrtle Beach
Limited seats available — reserve your spot and take home your own mountain masterpiece just in time for the holidays.
🎨 Creative Palette Paint Night at Swig & Swine
This special Creative Palette Paint Night at Swig & Swine features a winter favorite—“Starry Night Christmas Truck.”
Your canvas will come alive with swirling midnight skies of deep blues and greens inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Beneath the glowing stars, a bright red vintage truck carries home a snow-dusted Christmas tree, framed by luminous evergreens sparkling under the winter moon. It’s festive, nostalgic, and full of holiday cheer—a perfect piece to display or gift!
No experience needed—just bring your friends, enjoy your favorite beverage, and bring your appetite with Swig & Swine’s mouthwatering BBQ. We’ll provide everything else: paints, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step guidance to help you create your masterpiece.
Come for the art, stay for the laughter, and leave with memories (and a painting) that’ll warm your heart all season long!
Painting session: $45/person
Nibbles: Enjoy your appetizers & drink at special happy hour prices!
$5.00
Wine
craft draft beer
sausage/cheddar app
$6.00
pimento cheese & Ritz crackers
fried pickles
pork puppies
$6.75
pork rinds w/pimento cheese
Sparkle & Shine: Mosaic Mirror Workshop (DAY 2: grout & finish)
Day 2 (grout & finish)
Create a stunning 20” mosaic mirror in this hands-on, two-day workshop guided by mosaic artist Brigitte Nicol-Messali. Using pre-cut glass tiles and a provided design model, you’ll learn every step of the mosaic process—from preparing the wood base to envisioning your layout, placing and gluing tiles, grouting, and polishing your finished piece.
Choose your preferred color palette at registration:
Dark Blue / Blue / Green (model)
Blue / Green / Purple
Yellow / Orange / Red
Green / Purple / Blue
Yellow / Purple / Green
All supplies are provided, including the wood base, tiles, glue, and grout—just bring your creativity!
Date(s):
Day 1: Dec. 11th, 1-5pm (design, tile layout, glue)
Day 2: Dec. 12th, 1-3pm (grout & finish)
Instructor: Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Ages: 10+ • All Levels — No Artistic Experience Needed
Enrollment: Minimum 2, Maximum 6
Register HERE (once registered, email us your preferred color palette: gallery@visionartsgallery.com)
Fee: $150 + $110 materials (payable to instructor)
Walk away with a gorgeous mosaic mirror and the confidence to continue exploring this beautiful art form.
Art Movements in Practice: Techniques, Expression and Context for Artists
Join teaching artist Annie Melik for a series of immersive 8-week studio courses that bridge the gap between historical art movements and contemporary painting practice. Each week combines hands-on technical exercises, rich historical discussion, and guided creative process in a joyful group learning experience to help artists deepen their understanding and refine their personal style.
$60/2-hr session or $480 for full 8-weeks
Audience: Intermediate to advanced artists, art students, and educators
Duration: each session 2 hrs. Full course is 8 weeks
Format: Weekly studio painting sessions + historical context and artist’s debate of the topic.
Class dates & subjects:
Week 1: 10/10/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Classical Foundations – Renaissance & Baroque
Week 2: 10/17/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Romanticism & Realism
Week 3: 10/31/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Impressionism
Week 4: 11/7/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Post-Impressionism & Symbolism
Week 5: 11/14/2025, 2:00-4:00 PM
Cubism & Futurism
Week 6: 11/21/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Expressionism & Surrealism
Week 7: 12/5/2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Abstract Expressionism & Minimalism
Week 8: 12/12/2025: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contemporary Movements & Personal Practice as Artists
What You’ll Gain
Explore foundational techniques from major art movements
Apply historical methods to modern painting
Create a series of paintings inspired by global traditions
Develop a personal visual language rooted in art history
Build a portfolio of sketches and finished works
Why This Class? Whether you're refining your portfolio, expanding your teaching practice, or seeking new inspiration, this course offers a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. Work in studio, continue at home, and grow with a community of passionate artists.
Limited spots available, enroll now and elevate your painting practice!
Sparkle & Shine: Mosaic Mirror Workshop (DAY 1: design & glue)
(DAY 1: design & glue)
Create a stunning 20” mosaic mirror in this hands-on, two-day workshop guided by mosaic artist Brigitte Nicol-Messali. Using pre-cut glass tiles and a provided design model, you’ll learn every step of the mosaic process—from preparing the wood base to envisioning your layout, placing and gluing tiles, grouting, and polishing your finished piece.
Choose your preferred color palette at registration:
Dark Blue / Blue / Green (model)
Blue / Green / Purple
Yellow / Orange / Red
Green / Purple / Blue
Yellow / Purple / Green
All supplies are provided, including the wood base, tiles, glue, and grout—just bring your creativity!
Date(s):
Day 1: Dec. 11th, 1-5pm (design, tile layout, glue)
Day 2: Dec. 12th, 1-3pm (grout & finish)
Instructor: Brigitte Nicol-Messali
Ages: 10+ • All Levels — No Artistic Experience Needed
Enrollment: Minimum 2, Maximum 6
Register HERE (once registered, email us your preferred color palette: gallery@visionartsgallery.com)
Fee: $150 + $110 materials (payable to instructor)
Walk away with a gorgeous mosaic mirror and the confidence to continue exploring this beautiful art form.
🎅 Decorate a 24” Wooden Nutcracker Workshop
Step into a world of color, sparkle, and imagination as you transform a life-size wooden nutcracker into a stunning holiday showpiece. Whether you go classic with traditional red and gold, coastal with shells and sea glass, or whimsical with glitter and gems, your 3D nutcracker will become a festive masterpiece that steals the spotlight in any room.
Perfect for holiday enthusiasts, DIY decorators, or anyone who loves to create something magical with their hands. Bring your creativity—we’ll supply the paints, glitters, ribbons, and all the festive flair you need!
✨ All supplies are provided. No experience necessary—just a dash of holiday cheer!
📅 Date: Friday, December 6, 2025
🕐 Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Vision Arts Gallery | 519 Broadway St. | Myrtle Beach, SC (in the Arts & Innovation District)
💲 Cost: $100 per person. REGISTER HERE
🎁 Skill Level: All levels welcome
Beginning Mosaics Workshop: Turtle or Heart Design
Discover the joy of mosaic art in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Under the guidance of local mosaic artist Lisa Falzone, you’ll learn how to design, cut, and assemble your own colorful mosaic masterpiece. Choose from two beautiful shapes — a sea turtle or a heart — and bring your vision to life using glass tiles, mirrors, and creative color combinations.
Lisa will walk you through each step of the process, from layout and adhesive techniques to grouting and finishing touches. No experience necessary — just bring your imagination! All materials and supplies are included.
You’ll leave class with a stunning finished piece and the confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.
NOTE: please let the gallery know which design (TURTLE OR HEART) you would like to do by emailing us at gallery@visionartsgallery.com
Class Details
Skill Level: Beginner
Cost: $100 per person
Instructor: Lisa Falzone (Believes Mosaics)
Project Options: Turtle or Heart Mosaic
All Materials Provided