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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 vegetable using acrylics while exploring dramatic lighting, color, and texture. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. Each participant will leave with […]
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 surfaces, and modified with various additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class […]
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment of our ARTful Wellness series. Join us for a calming creative […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 a different […]
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 quickly as soft pastels. We will be exploring the shapes and colors of flowers in both landscapes and still life settings. Paper will be provided […]
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 how to create luminous, atmospheric landscapes.Inspired by her '4 the Love of Virginia' solo show, this special workshop pulls back the curtain on how Christine […]
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 […]
Whether you’re brand new to digital art or looking to better understand Procreate’s tools, this class will guide you through the essentials and beyond. You’ll learn how to navigate Procreate […]
Mixing mediums can be a great way to achieve unique effects! In this exciting course, instructor Mike Flynn will guide you through the use of both watercolors and ink to […]
2026 is all about giving back to yourself, and these free wellness classes are the perfect place to start! Unleash your creativity through an art method that is a mindful […]
Join us for a high school edition of our popular new offering! This class will offer an introduction to the history and techniques of painting murals. Taking a look at […]
Have you been curious about Salsa, but afraid to take that first step (pun intended)? Intimidated by needing a partner? This new class is just for you! Expert dancer and […]
One of the best ways to get started writing is by playing in other people’s sandboxes. The art of fanfiction will explore the history of the genre, from The Divine […]
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 six-week painting course explores how narrative can be built through the relationship between figure, environment, and color. Working in acrylic or oil, students will develop one narrative painting from […]
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 […]
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 […]
