Learn a new skill and relax with a fun class!

At Scrappy Elephant, you’ll find a range of art classes for all ages. From weekly toddler art and story time to adult only classes, there’s something for everyone. Learn watercolor techniques, try your hand at mosaics, improve your crochet skills, and so much more. There’s never been a better time to learn a new skill at an affordable cost.

Interested in teaching a class at Scrappy Elephant? Email us at lynchburg@scrappyelephant.com for the class form.

Scholarships

Available for ALL classes. Please fill out the form below with all the required information and our team will be in touch.

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Gift Cards

Want to give the gift of a new skill? Purchase a gift card in store or call us at a (804) 391-4007 to purchase over the phone for the creatives in your life to put toward a Scrappy Elephant class!

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January Journaling Journey!
Jan
31

January Journaling Journey!

Want to set up a great creative endeavor for the new year? Intimidated by the thought of filling a sketchbook? That first page is always difficult to start! Let's work on some techniques together to get creative and be more free in your art journal journey.

This class will focus on image transfers and incorporating text into pages.

Great for all ages.

Bring any sized sketchbook or old book to repurpose into you art journal with you. All other supplies will be provided.

$25

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Artivist Meet-Ups
Jan
31

Artivist Meet-Ups

Do you want to use your creativity to change the world? All artists, activists, ARTIVISTS, creative and critical thinkers are welcome! Let’s learn from one another and support each other’s initiatives. Led by Dannie Snyder, Interdisciplinary Artivist, we'll discuss our goals, choices in tactics, what's working, what's not, how we can avoid burnout, and resources for developing our theories and practices. This is also a great space to find allies and collaborators as well as to recruit volunteers for your projects.

Dannie Snyder is an independent voter that facilitates many nonpolitical and bipartisan projects that use the arts to inspire local and global change, particularly in regards to her work in access to medicine and healthy foods. While some of her projects may lean more to the left or right, her goal is to foster a safe space where we can all be seen and heard as human beings. We all have fears and flaws, so here is a space where we encourage each other in pursuing our dreams and where we can grow, both personally and as a community.

this is a FREE event, but please register as space is limited

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Recycled Paper Making Valentine's Garland
Feb
7

Recycled Paper Making Valentine's Garland

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and learn how to make this adorable Valentine’s Day garland with Lindsay! You will learn how to make these cute hearts using recycled paper. Lindsay will demo how to make paper, and then students will paint premade hearts by Lindsay and assemble their garlands.

This class is great for teens and adults.

All supplies are included.

$25

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Crochet 101
Feb
7

Crochet 101

Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).

Ages 12 and up

$25

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Fleece to Fiber Project
Feb
12

Fleece to Fiber Project

Come learn how to spin yarn from a sheep’s fleece and then design a knitted or crocheted project specifically for the yarn you spin.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to card a sheep fleece with hand carders and a drum carder

  • How to spin on a spinning wheel and with a drop spindle

  • How to determine the weight of the yarn you spin

  • How to design a knitted or crocheted project using the yarn you have spun

  • Depending on the project you design and your level of experience, you may also learn some new knitting techniques

  • And if you are new to fiber arts, you will also learn to either knit or crochet to make the project you design.

This is an introduction to spinning and project design for ages 8 and up.

The cost is $200 for 10 weeks of classes that are 2 hours each. This fee includes:

  • One top-whorl drop spindle that is yours to keep

  • Knitting needles or crochet hooks appropriate to the project you design, also yours to keep

  • Access to hand carders, a drum carder, a spinning wheel, and other tools used in hand spinning

  • Instruction from an experienced spinner who also knits and crochets

  • Enough fleece to spin into yarn to make projects about the size of those pictured

  • All classes are Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the following dates: 

    February 12, 19, and 26, March 5, 12, and 26 ,No Class March 19, April 2, 9, 16, and 30

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Knitted Mug Cozy
Feb
14

Knitted Mug Cozy

In this beginner course, you will learn foundational knitting techniques, including:

• casting on, or starting a knitting project,

• the garter stitch,

• and binding off, or finishing a project.

These techniques will be used to create a reusable cozy, perfect for enjoying a warm beverage in a coffee mug or disposable coffee cup!

No experience or supplies necessary, just a willingness to learn!

ages 12 and up

$25

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Galintines, Valentines Zentangles
Feb
14

Galintines, Valentines Zentangles

Bring your valentine, galintine, or come as you are and create a creative set of zentangles using mixed media. You will be guided through the process of creating a floral or heart themed zentangle that will be a nice card or framed gift.

We will use watercolor, masking fluid and a fun mix of mark making materials to create one of a kind pieces!

Ages 8 and up

$20

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Twisted Knitted Headband
Feb
21

Twisted Knitted Headband

Knit a headband with a twist! In this class, you'll learn some beginner knitting techniques, including casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. Every learner will make their own headband and will get to take home written instructions on the whole process. All materials will be provided.

ages 13 and up

$25

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February Art Journal Walk
Feb
21

February Art Journal Walk

Explore the world of texture around you and capture it in your art journal! We will make one time "stamps" using a moldible material and do texture rubbing.

* this class may involve a walk of a block or two if the weather is not damp.

Ages 10 and up

$20

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Artivist Meet-Ups
Feb
28

Artivist Meet-Ups

Do you want to use your creativity to change the world? All artists, activists, ARTIVISTS, creative and critical thinkers are welcome! Let’s learn from one another and support each other’s initiatives. Led by Dannie Snyder, Interdisciplinary Artivist, we'll discuss our goals, choices in tactics, what's working, what's not, how we can avoid burnout, and resources for developing our theories and practices. This is also a great space to find allies and collaborators as well as to recruit volunteers for your projects.

Dannie Snyder is an independent voter that facilitates many nonpolitical and bipartisan projects that use the arts to inspire local and global change, particularly in regards to her work in access to medicine and healthy foods. While some of her projects may lean more to the left or right, her goal is to foster a safe space where we can all be seen and heard as human beings. We all have fears and flaws, so here is a space where we encourage each other in pursuing our dreams and where we can grow, both personally and as a community.

this is a FREE event, but please register as space is limited

Sign up here!

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Crochet 101
Jan
17

Crochet 101

Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).

Ages 12 and up

$25

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Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Jan
17

Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!

This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.

All supplies are included.

$35

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Knitted Mug Cozy
Jan
10

Knitted Mug Cozy

In this beginner course, you will learn foundational knitting techniques, including:

• casting on, or starting a knitting project,

• the garter stitch,

• and binding off, or finishing a project.

These techniques will be used to create a reusable cozy, perfect for enjoying a warm beverage in a coffee mug or disposable coffee cup!

No experience or supplies necessary, just a willingness to learn!

ages 12 and up

$25

Sign up here!

View Event →
January Journaling Journey!
Jan
10

January Journaling Journey!

Want to set up a great creative endeavor for the new year? Intimidated by the thought of filling a sketchbook? That first page is always difficult to start! Let's work on some techniques together to get creative and be more free in your art journal journey.

This class will focus on image transfers and incorporating text into pages.

Great for all ages.

Bring any sized sketchbook or old book to repurpose into you art journal with you. All other supplies will be provided.

$25

Sign up here!

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Recycled Paper Making Gingerbread Garland
Jan
3

Recycled Paper Making Gingerbread Garland

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and learn how to make this adorable Gingerbread Garland with Lindsay! You will learn how to make these gingerbread using recycled paper. Lindsay will demo how to make paper, and then students will paint premade gingerbread by Lindsay and assemble their garlands. Supplies will be given to any student that doesn’t finish their garland during class.

This class is great for teens and adults.

All supplies are included.

$25

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Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Jan
3

Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!

This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.

All supplies are included.

$35

Sign up here!

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Printmaking Workshop
Jan
2

Printmaking Workshop

Make your own linocut stamp! This class will teach the basics of stamp-making, including planning, carving, and printing. Each participant will make their own stamp and get to keep it once finished. All materials will be provided.

Ages 14 and up

$25

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Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class
Dec
20

Winter Wonderland Holiday Palette Knife Painting Class

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, forgiving, and versatile painting technique. This Winter Wonderland inspired painting class will be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit and learn something new!

This class is great for children ages 10 and older and all adults are welcome.

All supplies are included.

$35

Sign up here!

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Crochet 101
Dec
13

Crochet 101

Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).

Ages 12 and up

$25

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Mini Prints
Nov
22

Mini Prints

Learn how to create mini works of art using linoleum block carving and printing techniques. Utilize printmaking tools and different ink applying techniques. This is great for mini works of art, stamps to use anywhere you'd like or to just learn the printmaking basics. A very fun activity that’s great for teens and adults.

All supplies provided

ages 13 and up

$25

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Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques
Nov
22

Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques

Come and join Jenny for an hour and a half of fun, using different tools and techniques to move paint around, create interesting textures, blend lovely color combinations and just experiment with the medium of watercolor. When you are done there will be some time to turn those items into gift tags for presents, blank cards for occasions or have a small pile of fantastic collage materials. 

This class is great for teens and adults and supplies will be provided.  

$25

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Crochet 101
Nov
15

Crochet 101

Join Jordan as she teaches you the basics of crochet. In this hour and a half class you will learn how to make a washcloth. Leave with a crochet hook and a finished washcloth (if you don’t finish, you will leave with everything you need to finish it at home).

Ages 12 and up

$25

Sign up here!

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Mini Prints
Nov
8

Mini Prints

Learn how to create mini works of art using linoleum block carving and printing techniques. Utilize printmaking tools and different ink applying techniques. This is great for mini works of art, stamps to use anywhere you'd like or to just learn the printmaking basics. A very fun activity that’s great for teens and adults.

All supplies provided

ages 13 and up

$25

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Printmaking with Natural Materials
Nov
4

Printmaking with Natural Materials

Come on in to the Scrappy Elephant Studio for some printmaking with natural materials!   Use experimental printmaking techniques with natural objects, a perfect way to use the fall leaves and other items in your artwork.  Utilize stamping, ink rolling, pressing and gell plate to create one of a kind mono prints.  

ages 10 and up

pay what you can, suggested donation $25

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Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques
Nov
4

Introduction to experimental watercolor techniques

Come and join Jenny for an hour and a half of fun, using different tools and techniques to move paint around, create interesting textures, blend lovely color combinations and just experiment with the medium of watercolor. When you are done there will be some time to turn those items into gift tags for presents, blank cards for occasions or have a small pile of fantastic collage materials. 

This class is great for teens and adults and supplies will be provided.  

$25

Sign up here!

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Palette Knife Painting Class
Nov
1

Palette Knife Painting Class

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, and versatile painting technique. This Halloween Starry Night inspired painting class will be a fun way to spend and learn something new to get your in the fall spirit!

This class is great for adults wanting to learn something new.

All supplies are included.

$35

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Learn how to use your sewing machine
Oct
25

Learn how to use your sewing machine

Learn to use your sewing machine while making a pot holder.

During this class you'll learn everything you need to know to use your sewing machine including how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and do basic stitches. You'll leave the class with a finished potholder and the confidence to use your machine.

ages 13 and up

$40

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Palette Knife Painting Class
Oct
18

Palette Knife Painting Class

Come to the Scrappy Elephant and discover the joy of palette knife painting with Lindsay! It is a fun, expressive, and versatile painting technique. This Halloween Starry Night inspired painting class will be a fun way to spend and learn something new to get your in the fall spirit!

This class is great for adults wanting to learn something new.

All supplies are included.

$35

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CULTURE-JAMMING WITH TAROT CARDS (for witchy artists of any experience)
Oct
11

CULTURE-JAMMING WITH TAROT CARDS (for witchy artists of any experience)

Grab your favorite witch hat and witch’s brew and come down to Scrappy! We will get creative, clever, and critical as we culture-jam with tarot cards! Wait, what’s culture-jamming?! Culture-jamming is the practice of taking a well-known image and changing/editing it to fit your message, like a parody. Think of it as you’re “jamming” two different ideas: you’re taking something popular, like the tarot card of “The Lovers,” and you’re adding your own "spin" to it, such as making the lovers two women, thus making a personal statement about what love looks like to you. In this space, we’re encouraging you to get personal and to make new friends!

In this class, we’ll look at a few famous culture-jamming examples, like the Harry Potter Alliance, an organization that uses parody to fight for social change (rather than fighting Lord Voldemort). We will also briefly look at the art history of tarot cards and the astonishing range of visual styles. You will determine a personal message that you want to share with the world and which iconic tarot card would be best to jam with! You will get to choose your preferred art form, such as using watercolors, ink, collage, etc. We will have an array of options. You’ll leave the class with a meaningful piece of art and, hopefully, some new witchy friends!

for teens and adults

suggested donation $10

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LEVEL UP YOUR ART BY ENGAGING IN SOCIAL CHANGE- A Class on Artivism for Visual & Performing Artists (professionals & hobbyists)
Sep
20

LEVEL UP YOUR ART BY ENGAGING IN SOCIAL CHANGE- A Class on Artivism for Visual & Performing Artists (professionals & hobbyists)

LEVEL UP YOUR ART BY ENGAGING IN SOCIAL CHANGE

A Class on Artivism for Visual & Performing Artists (professionals & hobbyists)

Your art can do so much more than decorate a wall or spark a conversation. It can play a bigger part in shaping history! Social change starts with a bold vision and social movements require creative thinkers! Especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news, hopeless or lost about what to do, OR if you’re feeling fiery and looking for guidance and comrades, this is the space for you! In this class, you will develop ideas in how to use your art forms and crafts to positively impact your community and change society. Through creative prompts and exercises, we will put words and images onto paper to capture our utopian ideas. No idea is too radical in this safe space! This will not be your typical vision board, collage-making, creative writing, or journaling workshop. This is the start of an epic journey. You will have the opportunity to share aloud your visions for a transformed society and then, collectively, we’ll work backwards to determine SMART goals and arts-based strategies (both visual and performative) for achieving our visions. You will leave the workshop with a piece of art JUST FOR YOU, a drafted plan for your future Artivism (Art & Activism) project, and extra resources to deepen your understanding of the history of Artivism.

for teens and adults

suggested donation $10

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Free Make and Take
Sep
13

Free Make and Take

Drop into the Scrappy Elephant between 10 and 1 and use our “trash” to make a treasure! Decorate your initials with fun bits to create a cute upcycled art piece to hang in your space.

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Big Beautiful Blooms with Georgia O’Keeffe
Jul
31

Big Beautiful Blooms with Georgia O’Keeffe

Drop off your kiddos with Rebekah for two hours of art making magic!

Have you ever taken the time to really stop and smell the flowers? To notice the little freckles of color, the fuzzy pollen, the way the edges of the petals curve and curl? In this class, students will work with pastels to make a zoomed in blossom inspired by the work of Georgia O’Keeffe. Georgia wanted to bring attention to those things that we often take for granted as we busily pass by in our days -- by zooming in to flowers she pushes us to take a closer look. Students will pick a flower image and focus on the detail to render a colorful zoomed in look at a flower. In my approach to teaching kids, I will give them instruction and guidance but also allow for individual artistic decisions. You child will leave with a unique piece they should be proud of.

Ages 6-11

$25

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Circles of Color with Kandinsky
Jul
30

Circles of Color with Kandinsky

Drop off the kiddos with Rebekah for two hours of art making magic!

Have you ever wondered how two colors will look together but you didn't want to incorporate it into your piece because you were scared it wouldn't look right and would ruin the whole thing? Well, Kandinsky did lots of color experiments using simple motifs that he repeated over and over so he could see how various colors would interact with one another. It's a wonderful practice to learn how colors work together and against each other. In this class we will dive into hands on color theory as we play with circles and how different colors interact- inspired by the work of Kandinsky. We will use crayons, pastels, and watercolor to see how the various colors look when placed side by side. In my approach to teaching kids, I will give them instruction and guidance but also allow for individual artistic decisions. Your child will leave with a unique piece they should be proud of.

Ages 6-11

$25

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