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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting as Meditation
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the year to give back to yourself\, and there’s no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series\, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health. \nLose yourself in this relaxing watercolor class\, where you can take your mind out of your everyday life and submerge into your paper. Unleash your creativity\,  and let your imagination take over in this meditative watercolor class. \nThis free wellness workshop is open to all levels\, and no painting experience is needed. \nAges 15+ \nSunday\, April 12th \n12-2 pm \nRegistration Fee: FREE!! \nThis FREE wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/watercolor-painting-as-meditation/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,ARTful Wellness,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Journey to Drawing: Gaining Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills\, these classes will explore the basis of all art…drawing! \nThis series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing\, such as gesture\, line\, shading\, proportions\, etc. \nGaining Perspective \nIn this class you will learn techniques to help you depict accurate proportion and perspective in your artwork. These skills are applicable to any medium\, but you will be concentrating on preliminary drawings rather than finished work. Students may work in black in white or in color. \nSee the suggested supply list here– note that supplies will not be provided for this class! \nAges 15+ \nThursday 4-5:30 pm \nApril 16th – May 7th \nRegistration Fee: $114
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/journey-to-drawing-gaining-perspective/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Calligraphy for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of “Beautiful Writing” with renowned artist Michele Frantz. \nStudents will be introduced to the versatile “Bookhand” alphabet\, suitable for both elegant documents and everyday writing. After this four week course you will have all the fundamentals you need to start creating unique\, homemade messaging for all the important moments in your life. \nAll supplies will be provided via the supplies fee. \nThursdays 6-7:30 pm \nApril 16 – May 7 \nClass Fee: $114                             Supply Fee: $8
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/calligraphy-for-beginners/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Adventure Story Drama (3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a little that loves to live large? Come out to our brand new theatre class for kids ages 3-5! \nStudents will bring beloved storybooks to life through imagination and acting exploration under the fun and expert guidance of EJ Fultz. This is an introductory class\, with a new story each week\, so every class is guaranteed to be a fun time. Students will grow in their excitement for theatre and reading! \nParents are encouraged to attend the class with their young ones. \nAges 3-5 \nSaturdays 9-10 am \nApril 18 – May 16 \nClass Fee: $95      Supplies Fee: $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/adventure-story-drama-3-5/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Mindful Mambo
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the year to give back to yourself\, and this class is sure to get you moving in the right direction! \nIn a world full of multitasking and long to-do lists it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Practice mindfulness with a mambo lesson with Julissa Cruz\, where you explore being present with yourself and other dancers in connecting with the cultural music bringing awareness to your body and your mind in movement. \nStudents of any level and experience are welcome to attend\, and partner dancing will not be a requirement. \nPlease note that this class meets at the City of Manassas Community Center! \nAges 15+ \nSaturday\, April 18th \n10:30 am – 12 pm \nRegistration Fee: Free! \nThis free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with the City of Manassas.
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/mindful-mambo/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Rd\, Manassas\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,City of Manassas Community Center,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Mindful Landscapes: A Free Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the year to focus on your mental and physical health\, and this Wellness series is the perfect place to start! \nCome and paint a beautiful landscape scene using acrylic! Painting a landscape scene can be relaxing and a great pleasure to view. Emily will go step by step to show how to paint an outdoor landscape\, including mixing colors\, adding texture\, and techniques for the use of acrylic paint. \nSaturday\, April 18th \n10 am – 1 pm \nRegistration Fee: Free! \nThis free wellness workshop is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/mindful-landscapes-a-free-wellness-workshop-2/
LOCATION:City of Manassas Community Center\, 8750 Sudley Rd\, Manassas\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,ARTful Wellness,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Paper Quilling for Calm
DESCRIPTION:2026 is the year to give back to yourself\, and there’s no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series\, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health. \nCome and learn the basics of the fine art of Quilling or Paper Filigree. This unique process for creating beautiful paper artwork is naturally meditative and will help you find calm in creation. \nNo prior experience is needed to join this class! Just bring an open mind\, and your reading glasses. \nAges 15+ \nSaturday\, April 18th \n2-5 pm \nRegistration Fee: FREE!! \nThis free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/paper-quilling-for-calm/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,ARTful Wellness,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Cut From the Heart: Collage Journey Guided by the Heart
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Black Women’s History Month\, Detox Art invites you into something softer — a space where creativity isn’t a performance\, and expression isn’t graded. \nCut from the Heart is a mindfulness-based collage experience hosted in partnership with Moredinary Art and led by artist Roco. This gathering was created for Black and Brown women who want a different kind of Sunday — one that feels like exhaling. \nWe’ll open with a guided meditation to quiet the noise and bring you into the present moment. From there\, Roco will lead a live collage demonstration — not to teach you the “right” way\, but to show you that there isn’t one. Then\, you’ll create your own piece. No instructions to follow. No finished product to achieve. Just you\, your intuition\, and whatever wants to come forward. \nCollage is one of the most forgiving art forms there is. It’s tearing\, layering\, choosing\, releasing — and in that process\, something true tends to emerge. \nInvitation to Join the Honorary Alter:\nWithin this sacred space\, we’re holding space for women: past and present\, living and transitioned. If you’d like to pay homage to us\, bring a physical photo (framed or not)\, and place it on the altar or at your work station\, whatever is most comfortable for you. \nThis event is for you if you’re: \n— A Black or Brown woman seeking creative community outside of networking spaces \n— Craving a way to decompress that doesn’t involve a screen \n— Curious about art but convinced you’re “not creative” \n— Looking for a solo adventure or a meaningful afternoon with a small group \n— Ready to explore identity\, freedom\, and feeling through your hands \n  \nMen are warmly welcomed. All are invited to enter with openness and respect. \n \nWhat’s included:  \nGuided meditation  \nLive collage demo with Roco \nAll materials provided \nIntentional community space \n  \nNo experience necessary. Come as you are. \nConnect Socially\n@detoxart.co \n@moredinary.art \nAges 18+ \nSunday\, April 19th \n12:30-2:30 pm \nRegistration Fee: $44.52-65.87 (ticketing via DetoxArt\, see “Register” link for details.)
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/cut-from-the-heart/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Breaking and Making Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:If 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 glass keepsake. \nIn the workshop\, students learn about the basics of kiln-formed\, fused glass\, and they will use what they learn to create their own 3” x 3” glass Whimsy. With Easter and Mother’s Day on the horizon\, designs will be centered around spring imagery\, and will make the perfect gift for someone special! \nCompleted works will be photographed and logged by Maureen\, and your Whimsy will then be tack-fused in Maureen’s home studio kiln. Once your piece is ready you can come back to the ARTfactory to pick it up. \nALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED VIA THE SUPPLY FEE! \nAges 15+ \nSaturday\, April 25th \n1-3 pm \nRegistration Fee: $38         Supply Fee: $30
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/breaking-and-making-glass-art/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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SUMMARY:Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning
DESCRIPTION:Turn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains! \nThis intensive\, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind professional character design. \nIn this session\, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond “flat” drawings by learning how to use 3D construction shapes\, exaggerated expressions\, and action lines. \nWhether you love the style of Manga\, Marvel\, or Disney\, you’ll learn the universal techniques needed to bring your unique ideas to life on the canvas. \nAges 8-14 \nSaturday\, April 25th \n3-5 pm \nRegistration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/character-canvas-the-art-of-cartooning/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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