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Monochromania!
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesBack by popular demand! Learn how working with a limited palette can help improve your art. One of the most essential tools for good composition is the use of lights […]
Journey to Drawing: Drawing Animals
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDrawing Animals! Learn the basic shapes of animals and how to develop them into life-like creations! Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these […]
Exploring Acrylics
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin artist Emily Thomson for an evening class in acrylic painting. Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different […]
The Joy of Mixing Color: A Paint Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesAre you overwhelmed by color choices and still not getting the results you want in your paintings? This is a playful, practical workshop designed for artists who want to take […]
Building Better Drawings: Elements of Visual Design
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesReady to move past basic sketching and draw with purpose? This intensive workshop is designed to turn young artists into confident visual thinkers by teaching the fundamental concepts professional artists […]
Scene Study for Young Actors (8-14)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesIn the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with […]
Learn to Letter
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis class will offer an introduction to the history and techniques of lettering and sign painting. Taking a look at the cultural and commercial significance of lettering, the various applications […]
The Art of Relief Printmaking
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDiscover the exciting art of relief printmaking (also known as linocut or block printing) in this hands on, inspiring class. Over four weeks, you will design, carve and ink your […]
Intro to Musical Theatre for Kids (5-8)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDoes your child love singing and dancing around the house? This upbeat class invites young performers to explore the magical world of musical theatre through song, dance, and imaginative storytelling. […]
Mixing it Up: Watercolor, Gouache, Ink, and Charcoal
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesYou may have learned how to use some of these mediums on their own, but how do they interact together? In this mixed media class artist and instructor Mike Flynn […]
Kids Theatre Exploration (8-12)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDo you have a young actor yearning to explore the world of theatre? In this class, instructor Shelby Mejia will guide students through theatre basics and techniques that they can […]
Intro to Theatre for Kids (5-8)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis class is designed for younger students ages 5-8 to begin to learn the fundamentals of acting such as storytelling, creative movement, vocalization, and confidence in front of a group. […]
Springtime Sci-Fi Fantasy: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Course
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThe Art of Writing: Springtime Sci-Fi Fantasy is a four-week SFF themed writing course. Springtime is a time of rebirth, of seeing the world anew…and a perfect time to create […]
Movement for Creativity and Wellbeing
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than a free movement class! Weaving together elements of Pilates, dance, somatic movement, and […]
Affirm it and Seal it: A DIY Affirmation Jar Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series! Join us for a creative and heart-centered experience where […]
Painting Acrylics with Jortt
Featured Acrylic Painting with JorttARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJohn will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. […]
Handcrafted Studs: A Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesMaking unique and tailored jewelry has never been this easy! In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the fundamentals of polymer clay jewelry and create your own unique pair […]
Charcoal Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDiscover the power of value and form using charcoal in one transformative afternoon. Join us for a welcoming, beginner-friendly charcoal workshop designed to strengthen your drawing fundamentals and boost your […]
College Audition Prep: A Musical Theatre Workshop
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis workshop is designed to inform and empower students to feel their best going into audition scenarios. Topics covered include: - Picking a song - Selecting a cut - Finding […]
Painting Flowers with Gouache
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesLearn how to use the paint medium gouache and how fun and versatile it can be! You will learn how to paint a variety of flowers, learning the basic lines […]
Sculpt and Screen: Digital Clay Camp (Spring Break, Ages 8-14)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin the Sculpt & Screen: Digital Clay Camp this Spring Break! This 5-day camp allows artists to master cutting-edge technology by using drawing tablets to create a "Digital Passport" of […]
Middle School Melodrama
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United StatesMiddle School can occasionally be a place full of drama, but in this new class you can turn that drama into an acting masterpiece! Middle School Melodrama will examine and […]
The Drawing Lab (First Session)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums! Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate […]
Acrylic Basics and Beyond
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting! Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different […]
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