Ever wanted to capture the beauty and vibrancy of running water on the page? Watercolors are your answer! In this class, you will learn to blend washes and brushwork to create atmospheric skies and both moving and still water seascapes. Instructor Mike Flynn will teach you the techniques you need to bring bodies of water […]
Visualize & Align is a reflective, hands-on collage workshop led by Endira of Affirmation Ally, in collaboration with The ARTfactory’s Artful Wellness series. Together, we’ll explore what it means to set intentions with care by creating personal vision collages using magazines, affirmations, and creative materials.With light guidance and gentle prompts, this session offers space to […]
Whether 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 skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce […]
Understanding light and shadow is key to creating realistic drawings. In this 6-week foundational drawing course, you'll explore the power of form and values using graphite, building essential skills that will strengthen all areas of your artwork. Through structured exercises and step-by step instruction, you'll learn how to see and apply values effectively, turning flat […]
This hands on workshop invites you to explore a fresh and playful approach to painting through the art of paper shapes. You’ll discover how paper shapes can transform into expressive, dynamic works of art. Through demonstrations and guided exercises you’ll learn how to design with background, subject, and detailed shapes to build layered compositions that […]
The Art of Writing: Love in the Air is a four-week writing workshop focused on love and romance. Valentines is coming and the season of romance has begun! To quote Avril Lavigne: “He was a boy; she was a girl. Can I make it any more obvious?” Actually, you can. Throughout this writing course, we’ll […]
The best way to keep warm this winter is by making art! Learn to create unique and unusual images of trees in this fun and relaxing workshop. We will use white and black ink on handmade papers, collaged together to create a positive vs. negative effect. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, and […]
Jumpstart your drawing skills in just five hours! Ready to finally feel confident with your drawing? This 5-hour intensive workshop is designed to give you a strong foundation in the essentials: composition, proportion, and accuracy. You’ll learn to see like an artist, simplify complex forms, and capture not just “a dog,” but JoJo the dog—unique […]
Unleash your creative potential and professionalize your artistic practice in this hands-on course focused on graphic arts marketing. Designed for adult artists and makers, this class takes place in our digital lab, where you will learn to use Krita, the powerful and free digital painting and illustration software, to create professional marketing materials. What You'll Create […]
Set to a soundtrack of iconic rock and roll, the beloved musical Grease follows a romance between hot-rodding “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl in town Sandy Dumbrowski, as they navigate the complexities of high school and peer pressure in the 1950s. Performance dates: January 16, 17, 23, & 24 at 7:00 PM and January 18 & […]
Solo performance can be frightening for those who haven't had an opportunity to grow their skills. This course is the perfect place to get more comfortable with performing monologues and owning the stage solo. Through theatre games, activities, tailored rehearsals, and individualized feedback, students will be ready to perform solo pieces with confidence and style […]
Do 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 either carry with them as they advance in the craft, or even use in their day to day lives. This exploration will be done using […]
2026 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 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 […]
Get ready for a digital art adventure! In this class, we will use our computers and tablets to travel the globe and discover amazing places, from the dazzling lights of a bustling city to the peaceful beauty of a remote mountain. We will explore famous landmarks, natural wonders, and cultural treasures from around the world. […]
2026 is the year to focus on yourself and your wellness. Back by popular demand, join artist and teacher Mike Flynn as he guides you through simple steps to creating watercolor landscapes. In this workshop you will use simple design and composition to execute beautiufl landscapes in four or five steps. Start your year at […]
The ARTfactory is proud to present Resonance: The Ties That Bond, an immersive exhibition by the Onyx Art Group, on view from January 31, 2025, through March 8, 2026.
John 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. Students will paint along and be encouraged to create their own original work. He will address the following : - Composition - Finding shapes - […]
Learn to Paint your beloved pet (dog, cat, rabbit, horse?) Students will bring in a few photos to choose to use as their reference to paint from. You will learn the basics of oils, learning to mix, drawing your pet, and blocking in shapes and values, adding color, textures and details. Under the expert guidance […]
This workshop is an invitation to explore your emotions and intentions through three-dimensional form. Using simple sculpting techniques, you will create a small, abstract or figurative sculpture from earthenware clay that represents a feeling, a goal, or a part of your inner world. The focus is on intuitive expression, not realistic representation. This is a powerful and […]
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Join artist Jackie Del Vacchio 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 surfaces, and modified with various additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. […]
Explore 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 year with a different approach presented in each session. A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. […]
Sometimes the best paints aren't paints at all! Join esteemed artist Penny Shaw for a class that will explore using cut papers to create beautiful scenery. From newspaper to cardstock, glue to Modge Paudge, and everything in between, this three hour workshop will introduce concepts of color theory, and help you to arrange papers of […]
