COVID UPDATEย  |ย  Jackson Heights Art Studioย is only open for scheduled classes, appointments, and open studio hours. To make an appointment, please call 434-455-5874.


 

Contact Information:
720 Winston Ridge Rd Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone: (434) 455-4001
Voicemail: (434) 455-5874

Staff Bios:
Rachel Smithย  |ย  Community Recreation Programmerย  |ย  Jackson Heights Art Studio Manager
Trish Barloweย  |ย  Recreation Specialist
Erik Bachelleย  |ย  Recreation Aide

Instructor Bios:
Carter Martinย  |ย  Stained Glass
Sara Edwardsย  |ย  Pottery


 

Enjoy Lynchburgโ€™s hidden gem, the Jackson Heights Art Studio, which specializes in pottery and stained glass! This unique neighborhood art studio features 10 potterโ€™s wheels, a slab roller table, extruder, and a variety of clay and glazes for creating hand-built and wheel projects. Stained Glass artists are provided with grinders, light boxes, an array of textured and colored glass sheets, solder, and tools to make colorful window hangings. Our seasoned instructors practice hand over hand instruction, and diligently work to cultivate a space of creativity and growth.ย All experience levels welcome.ย To see updates on classes and projects created in the studio, follow our Instagram page @JacksonHeightsArtStudio.ย 

Located at 720 Winston Ridge Road, right off of 460, the Jackson Heights Art Studio was originally built as an elementary school known as Jacksontown School, and has cultivated community in a variety of ways since the early 1900s. It opened as the Jackson Heights Art Studio in January, 2013, to serve the art community from Lynchburg and the surrounding Central Virginia areas. Parking for the Art Studio at Jackson Heights is located in the rear of the building.ย 
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Currently, the Arts Studio is open for the following activities:

Tuesday

  • Handbuilt & Wheelย  |ย  9:00amโ€“12:00pmย  |ย  Sara Edwards
  • Handbuilt & Wheelย  |ย  6:00pmโ€“9:00pmย  |ย  Trish Barlowe

 

Wednesday

  • Handbuilt & Wheelย  | 6:00pmโ€“9:00pmย  |ย  Trish Barlowe

 

Thursday

  • Stained Glass |ย  6:00pmโ€“9:00pmย  |ย  Carter Martin

 

Saturday

  • Handbuilt & Wheelย  |ย  9:00amโ€“12:00pmย  |ย  Sara Edwards

 


The studio offers:

  • 10 Pottery Wheels
  • Slab roller
  • 3 Kilns
  • Large variety of hand building molds and texturesย 
  • 9 Stained Glass Grinders
  • 5 Light Boxes for Stained Glass
  • A large variety of unique colored glass
  • Natural lighting and airy open space

 

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