Ever wondered what it takes to create a mural?
The Town of Culpeper invites you to join the inaugural Make a Mural Workshop Series, a unique four-session experience where you'll learn directly from professional mural artists while helping create temporary public art for Heritage Park.
Throughout the series, participants will be paired with one of three professional artists: Layton Scarbrough (Wildlife), Kat Tines (Florals), or Crystal Burnham (Hand Lettering & Typography). Working in small groups, you'll learn how a mural comes to life from the first sketch to the final brushstroke. Along the way, you'll explore concept development, composition, surface preparation, color selection, paint application, and collaborative painting techniques used by professional muralists.
Whether you're an experienced artist looking to try something new or someone who's always wanted to paint on a larger scale, this workshop is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and hands on. No previous mural experience is required. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn.
By the end of the series, you'll have helped create a temporary public mural that will be displayed on the Heritage Park Public Art Structures, leaving your mark on Culpeper's growing public art scene.
Workshop Schedule
Session One
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Economic Development Center | 803 S Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701
Meet the artists, learn about public art and mural making, and begin developing your group's mural concept.
Session Two
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Park Public Art Structures
Refine your design, prepare the mural surface, and begin painting.
Session Three
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Park Public Art Structures
Continue painting and developing your collaborative mural.
Session Four
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Park Public Art Structures
Complete the mural, add final details, and celebrate the finished artwork.
Registration Includes
- Four instructor-led workshop sessions
- Professional instruction from experienced mural artists
- All paints, brushes, and workshop materials
- Use of workshop equipment during the series
- Hands-on experience creating a collaborative public mural
- The opportunity to contribute to a temporary public art installation at Heritage Park
Who Should Attend?
- Ages 16 and older
- Beginners and experienced artists
- Anyone interested in public art, painting, or creative collaboration
Enrollment is limited to 18 participants, with just six participants assigned to each teaching artist. This small class size allows for personalized instruction and plenty of hands-on experience.
Important Information
- Three of the four workshop sessions will take place outdoors at the Heritage Park Public Art Structures. Participants should be prepared to work outside on varying terrain and sloped topography.
- This is a hands-on painting workshop. Participants should wear clothing that can get paint on it and closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor work.
- Outdoor sessions are weather dependent and may be rescheduled if necessary.
- Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian complete and sign a required participation waiver. The waiver will be provided following ticket registration.
- The Town of Culpeper is committed to making this workshop as accessible as possible. Please note that participants will be actively painting on outdoor public art structures, and portions of the workshop take place on uneven and sloped terrain. If you have accessibility needs or would like to discuss reasonable accommodations prior to registering, please contact Tori Buell at tbuell@culpeperva.gov.
