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Classes & Camps
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Events

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 […]

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 […]

Scene Study for Young Adults (13-18)
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 […]

Pen and Ink Wash
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesLooking to shake up your approach to watercolors? This class will show you how to elevate your paintings with ink accents that help your subjects pop! In this multi-media class, […]

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. […]

Musical Theatre for Minis (5-8)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesWhether your child is brand-new to the stage or already bursting with Broadway energy, this class is the perfect place for them to explore the many aspects of musical theatre. […]

Kids Theatre Exploration (8-12)
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, 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 […]

Watercolor Basics and Beyond
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesExplore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the […]

Character Creation for Kids (5-8)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThis imaginative class teaches young performers how to bring a character to life through acting, movement, and playful storytelling. Each week, students explore how characters think, feel, move, and express […]

Murder, Mysteries, and Mayhem: A Crime-Writing Course
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesThe Art of Writing: Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem is a four-week writing workshop focused on writing mysteries. In the words of the great Sherlock Holmes, “The game’s afoot!” As writers, […]

Wild, Wonderful Watercolor Pencils!
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesHave fun exploring the many different techniques one can use with watercolor pencils! Watercolor pencils are a versatile medium because they can be used dry for colored-pencil effects, partially diluted, […]

Journey to Drawing: Gaining Perspective
FeaturedWhether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art...drawing! This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing […]

Calligraphy for Beginners
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesLearn the art of "Beautiful Writing" with renowned artist Michele Frantz. Students will be introduced to the versatile "Bookhand" alphabet, suitable for both elegant documents and everyday writing. After this […]

Adventure Story Drama (3-5)
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDo you have a little that loves to live large? Come out to our brand new theatre class for kids ages 3-5! Students will bring beloved storybooks to life through […]

Mindful Mambo
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and this class is sure to get you moving in the right direction! In a world full of multitasking and long […]

Mindful Landscapes: A Free Wellness Workshop
FeaturedCity of Manassas Community Center 8750 Sudley Rd, Manassas, United States2026 is the year to focus on your mental and physical health, and this Wellness series is the perfect place to start! Come and paint a beautiful landscape scene using […]

Breaking and Making Glass Art
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesIf glass art has always seemed like an intimidating venture, then this is the workshop for you! Join us for a fun class where you will create your own special […]

Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesTurn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains! This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind […]

Latin Dance 101
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesJoin us for a one-off workshop that introduces the basics of popular styles of Latin Dance. Students will explore Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue and practice hearing the difference in these […]

Intro to 3D Needlefelting
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United StatesDo you love little plushes and figures, but wish you could make your own cute characters? Step into a world of fluffy wool and explore needlefelting! Through this workshop, you’ll […]
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