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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 […]
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 the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence. […]
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 methods used by the masters of this artform. As opposed to sketch books, graffiti artists draw in ‘blackbooks’ which will be the sole focus of […]
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 in watercolors! Over the course of four classes you will be introduced to the tools of the trade. Mike will demonstrate basic techniques, and show […]
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 goal of this class is for students to learn these skills in a way that is fun and enjoyable, while also creating a safe […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a step-by-step guided painting class inspired by the rich beauty of 17th-century Flemish still life paintings! In this session, you’ll learn how to paint a fruit or […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free wellness class, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health! In […]
Quilling, or Paper Filigree, is the ancient art of creating designs by cutting and coiling thin strips of paper. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and come away with a unique piece of paper art! The first three-hour session on Saturday will introduce you to the history and basic tools […]
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 […]
If you love vibrant color, you will love pastels! Dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette – no other medium allows you to apply rich color as […]
Have a vacation photo or favorite locale you want to paint and don’t know how to start? Bring a photo from your favorite location and paint your own painting! Learn […]
Learn to paint various still life set ups using the fundamentals of oil painting. We will start with basic shape still lifes and learn value by using just black and […]
