Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley

05/28/2026

Looking for something creative to do this Saturday in Pulaski?

We have TWO hands-on classes happening May 30, and registration is closing soon.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now is a great time to reserve your spot.

Beginner Acrylic Landscapes with Ernie Ross (5-Week Class)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Award-winning artist Ernie Ross returns by popular demand for a beginner-friendly acrylic landscape course focused on painting techniques, composition, and creative exploration. We will meet for the first week of this five-week class at 10 AM on Saturday morning!

Register:
https://www.facnrv.org/shop/beginner-landscape-acrylic-painting-may-30

Wood Burning with Natalie Dodge
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested in trying a completely new hobby? Join visual artist Natalie Dodge for a beginner-friendly introduction to wood burning and create your own finished project to take home.

No experience required and all materials are included.

Register:
https://www.facnrv.org/shop/wood-burning-pulaski-may-30

Both classes will be held at our Pulaski location:
21 West Main Street
Pulaski, VA

05/27/2026

Meet the Instructor: Natalie Dodge

We’re excited to welcome visual artist Natalie Dodge as the instructor for our upcoming Wood Burning class this Saturday at our Pulaski location!

Natalie’s work explores themes of memory, time, change, and place through detailed wood burning and illustration. Drawing inspiration from landscapes, personal experiences, photography, and sketches, her process transforms moments and memories into lasting works burned directly into wood surfaces.

If you’ve ever been curious about wood burning, this beginner-friendly class is a great opportunity to learn from a thoughtful and talented artist in a welcoming environment.

Wood Burning with Natalie Dodge
Saturday, May 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FACNRV - Pulaski Location

No experience required. All materials provided.

Register here: https://www.facnrv.org/shop/wood-burning-pulaski-may-30

05/26/2026

Looking for a new hobby?

Our popular Wood Burning class is coming to our Pulaski location for the first time this Saturday!

Join instructor Natalie Dodge and explore the art of wood burning in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. Using specialized heated tools, participants will learn techniques for creating detailed designs on wood surfaces and will leave with their own finished project.

No experience needed and all materials are provided.

Saturday, May 30
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley
Pulaski Location

Open to adults and responsible students ages 13+

Advanced registration required:

https://www.facnrv.org/shop/wood-burning-may-30-2026

05/21/2026

The Gusto 9 with GRAPeJAM approaches -- Why not join us? You can paddle or just come and enjoy the show!

05/14/2026

🎨 Wood Burning Class Comes to Pulaski 🎨

Our popular wood-burning class is now coming to our Pulaski location for the first time.

Join instructor Natalie Dodge for a beginner-friendly introduction to wood burning. You will learn how to use a heated tool to create detailed designs on wood surfaces. No actual fire involved, just a tool that gets hot enough to create stunning, detailed designs!

🗓 Saturday, May 30 - 2:00 to 4:00 PM

This class is open to adults and responsible students ages 13 and up. All materials are provided, and you will leave with your own finished piece.

Spots are limited and advanced registration is required.

Sign-up: https://www.facnrv.org/shop/wood-burning-pulaski-may-30

05/13/2026

Be sure to follow the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley at Blacksburg page to see their artist/artwork highlights from our Blacksburg extension! You can now order artworks from these highlights by following the link in the description and then pickup the work from the Blacksburg location!

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT: Ken Pease
ARTWORK HIGHLIGHT: Blues Hound Mojo Paw $125

For the next few weeks we will be highlighting local artist Ken Pease! In each post you will find an image of an artwork currently in our gallery at 860 University City Blvd, Suite 105, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

When you fall in love with an artwork that you absolutely need to take home you will be able to follow the purchase link like this one https://square.link/u/v2r3F3x7 for the artwork “Blues Hound Mojo Paw” to purchase online then pickup at the gallery during our regular business hours (Wednesday - Saturday 2-7pm). We recommend you message us in advance so we can have the work ready for you when you arrive! Contact us at [email protected] or 540-553-2437

05/13/2026

The Fine Arts Center will be set up at Music and Merchants this Saturday in downtown Pulaski, hosted by Pulaski On Main.

Our booth will be right in front of our building, and we will have a fun, hands-on activity for kids. Be sure to stop by, get creative, and say hello.

The festival features a full evening with live music, more than 30 vendors, food trucks, and drinks.

🕓 Festival date and time:
Saturday, May 16, 4 to 9 PM

🎶 Music lineup:
Solacoustix from 4 to 6 PM
Nightwingz from 7 to 9 PM

There will also be a chance to win Ella Langley tickets with 107.1 WPSK from 4 to 6 PM.

Bring a chair and plan to stay awhile.

05/11/2026

Beginning May 30th at our Pulaski Location: Explore Acrylic Painting with Ernie Ross

Award-winning artist and longtime instructor Ernie Ross returns by popular demand for a five-week acrylic painting course at the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley in Pulaski!

This beginner-friendly class will focus on creating landscape paintings using acrylic techniques while building confidence with color, composition, and painting skills.

🗓 Included Sessions
• May 30
• June 6
• June 13
• June 20
• June 27

⏰ Saturdays from 10 AM – 12:30 PM

Tuition: $150 Non-Members, $120 Members

Advanced registration is required.

Ernie Ross is an award-winning artist and popular local instructor known for his acrylics and watercolors on canvas, paper, and other media. He has taught at the Fine Arts Center and throughout the region for more than 20 years.

Register here: https://www.facnrv.org/shop/beginner-landscape-acrylic-painting-may-30

05/07/2026

Save the date for a Pulaski tradition!

The 9th Annual Gusto Event with GRAPe JAM is set for Saturday, June 20 at 10 am at Rock House Marina.

This annual event brings together paddleboarding, music, and community support for the Greater Pulaski Junior Appalachian Musicians, helping young artists learn and perform traditional Appalachian music. The day wraps up with a live performance by GRAPe JAM.

The Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley is proud to partner with GRAPe JAM in supporting this long-running event.

More details to come soon.

05/07/2026

There’s still time to sign up for Saturday’s Needle Felting class with Cyndi Maitri at our Pulaski location!

Two seats are remaining, and we're sharing some photos from some of our previous sessions.

Join local artist Cyndi at our Pulaski location for a hands-on session open to all experience levels, from first-time felters to more experienced creatives.

Participants will create their own one-of-a-kind piece using wool and needle felting techniques on a felt backing. Beginners will be guided through the process and leave with a frame-ready wool painting, while intermediate and advanced students can explore more detailed projects with Cyndi’s support.

Register: https://www.facnrv.org/shop/needle-felting-may-9