Acrylics Basics and Beyond
2026-02-17 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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 is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
February 17th – March 17th
For ages 15 & up.
Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5

Watercolor Basics and Beyond
2026-02-20 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.
Fridays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
February 20th – March 20th
For ages 15 & up.
Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5

Monochromania!
2026-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Back by popular demand!
Learn how working with a limited palette can help improve your art. One of the most essential tools for good composition is the use of lights and darks – kown as “value”.
This workshop will help you see values better, and understand their role and importance in creating contrast, depth, and form. Suitable for any media!
Students must bring their own supplies!
Michele will provide reference photos, or students may provide their own.
Ages 15+
Sunday, February 22nd
12-3 pm
Class Fee: $57

Journey to Drawing: Drawing Animals
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Drawing Animals!
Learn the basic shapes of animals and how to develop them into life-like creations!
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 aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.
Drawing Animals
In this session you’ll tackle drawing our wonderful furry and feathered friends. If you have some experience, you may work in any medium you like. If you are just beginning, we recommend you start with pencil or charcoal.
Supplies not included – please use the link below to purchase!
Supply List
Thursdays 4-5:30 pm
February 26th – March 19th
Ages 15+
Tuition: $114

Exploring Acrylics
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting. Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions.
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm
February 26th – March 19th
For ages 15 & up.
Tuition: $114

Visiting Mr. Green
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)

College Audition Prep: A Musical Theatre Workshop
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This workshop is designed to inform and empower students to feel their best going into audition scenarios.
Topics covered include:
– Picking a song
– Selecting a cut
– Finding Sheet music
– Audition Etiquette
This workshop will be a mixture of teacher lecture/presentation, group analysis (identifying and assessing good and bad examples), and pre-selected students performing in a masterclass setting.
As a part of the masterclass, the instructor will demonstrate some examples of “what to do when things go wrong” where the pianist makes some intentional mistakes allowing the students to figure out how to respond live in the moment.
Participants that want to participate in the masterclass portion must submit a 30-60 second video singing a song they are comfortable with to alex@virginiaartfactory.org.
Saturday, February 28th
2-5 pm
Class Fee: $57

Pied Piper Theatre's In The Burning Darkness
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
In The Burning Darkness by Antonio Buero-Vallejo is a powerful and moving drama set in a school for the blind, where optimism and despair collide. When a new student challenges the others to confront the painful realities they’ve tried to ignore, tensions rise, revealing deep questions about truth, perception, and the human spirit. A poignant exploration of hope and disillusionment, this play shines a light on what it truly means to see.

"4 the Love of Virginia" by Christine Raymond
2026-04-22 10:00 - 2026-05-31 17:00 UTC | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
“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.About the ExhibitFor over a decade, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition, 4 the Love of Virginia, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state.
Drawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region, with its own character and charm, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision.
Approximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply.
4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore, reflect, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work.

Contact ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org

Lionel Bart's Oliver!
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
In honor of their 100th production, Piped Piper Theatre presents the beloved musical Oliver!
Discover the heartwarming tale of Oliver! – the musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic story. Follow young orphan Oliver Twist on his journey from a grim London workhouse to the bustling streets filled with colorful characters, unforgettable songs, and timeless lessons about hope and belonging. With favorites like “Consider Yourself” and “Where is Love?”, Oliver! is a captivating adventure for audiences of all ages!
May 9th & 10th at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
