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Have 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, […]
Join mixed-media collage artist and U.S. Navy veteran Auguster D. Williams Jr. for an intimate artist talk exploring the personal and creative journey behind their solo exhibition at ARTfactory.
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 […]
Learn 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 […]
Do 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 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 […]
2026 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 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 […]
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 […]
Holy hilarity! A musical comedy to die for! NUNSENSE is a habit-forming musical comedy packed with irreverent humor, catchy tunes, and nonstop laughs! When a culinary mishap leaves most of the convent in the freezer, the remaining Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser like no other. Featuring tap-dancing nuns, audience participation, and outrageous surprises, Nunsense is a […]
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. In the workshop, students learn about the basics of kiln-formed, fused glass, and they will use what they learn to create their own […]
Turn 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 professional character design. In this session, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond […]
"4 the Love of Virginia" Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-May 31, 2026Artist Reception: Saturday, April 25, 6-8 PMRSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/4-the-love-of-virginia-opening-reception-4-25-2026-210448 View the artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy wine and light refreshments at this free event.Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday, May 9, 2-4 PMAbout the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine […]
Join 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 musical styles. Recognizing the music will help students use the movement being called to dance! Dancers of any level are welcome to attend this workshop! […]
Do 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 learn about basic techniques used in 3D needlefelting, and will get hands on experience using all the tools involved. Just in time for Mother's Day, […]
This 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 […]
This class will focus on the fundamental skillset of drawing letters and characters. Looking at the work of graffiti artists from around the globe, we’ll analyze the different styles and […]
Interested in Watercolors, but afraid to take a class for fear of being out of your depth? Local artist Mike Flynn has designed a course perfect for the absolute beginner […]
This 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. […]
The Art of Writing: Mother Nature’s Revenge is a four-week Eco-Horror themed writing course. The world is on fire, and it only seems to be getting worse by the day. […]
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free dance workshop, presented in partnership with the City of Manassas. Integrating […]
"4 the Love of Virginia" Christine RaymondExhibit dates: April 22, 2026-May 31, 2026Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday, May 9, 2-4 PMWitness the artist in action and learn more about the inspiration for her newest collection of work "4 the Love of Virginia".About the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found […]
Celebrate the blooming season by getting your hands messy in our Spring Time Clay workshop! This two-part series is designed for older kids and teens to explore the fun of […]
Presented by ARTfactory's Pied Piper Theatre
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 - […]
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and these wellness workshops are a great place to start! This will be a class centered on journaling as a form […]
