Virginia Art Factory

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2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Watercolor and Ink Illustrations
2026-06-06 10:30 - 13:00 | VA
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 create astonishing renderings of the world around you.
This class will explore several illustrations of various landscape, seascape, and cityscape designs using well-known locations.
Watercolor paper will be provided via the supply fee, but all other supplies are not included. A list of supplies can be found here. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but no required, for this class!
Please note that there will be no class on June 25th!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 10:30 am – 1 pm
June 6 – July 2
Registration Fee: $190 Paper Fee: $5

Mindful Flow: Art for Calm and Creativity
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:30 | VA
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 and playful way to transform your thoughts into flowing, connected designs. Using simple materials – celebrate your unique creative journey with confidence and joy and embrace a process which helps to create calm.
Saturday, June 6th
11 am – 12:30 pm
Class Fee: Free!
This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Mural Painting (13-18)
2026-06-06 17:00 - 19:30 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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 the cultural and commercial significance of murals, the various applications will be explained and demonstrated.
Over the course of this six week intensive class, you will get hands on experience painting on ARTfactory walls! This course is designed to cater to any and all levels of skill, so beginners are not only welcome but encouraged to sign up.
All materials provided via the supplies fee. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 7/4!!
Ages 13-18
Saturdays 5-7:30 pm
June 6 – July 18
Class Fee: $285 Supplies Fee: $42

Salsa Basics 101
2026-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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 instructor Julissa Cruz presents a four week course based on the foundation steps of salsa and mambo. This class is geared towards understanding the rhythm and timing for the individual dancer.
This is not a partnering class, so solo registrants are not only accepted but encouraged!
Ages 15+
Sundays 10:30 am – 12 pm
June 7-28
Registration Fee: $114

The Art of Fanfiction
2026-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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 Comedy and Paradise Lost to Star Trek Conventions and modern sites like AO3. Throughout this course, we’ll explore how fanfiction is always in conversation with the original text, how to get your characters to sound like the original source material and the types of fanfic you can write.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop.
Come ready to write, share, and grow.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres.
Ages 13-18
Monday-Friday, 2-5 pm
June 8-12
Registration Fee: $285

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $61.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $61.68.

The Drawing Lab
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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.
Ages 8-14
Mondays 6-8 pm
June 8-29
Class Fee: $152 Supply Fee: $6

Visual Storytelling: Emotion, Figure, and Space
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
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 concept to completion, beginning with brainstorming personal or imagined stories and translating them into visual form through thumbnail sketches and compositional planning.
As the course progresses, students will focus on blocking in figures and spaces, using gesture and body language to clarify meaning, and exploring how color, limited palettes, and atmosphere can communicate emotion.
The final weeks emphasize refinement, symbolism, and visual cohesion, culminating in a group critique centered on storytelling, emotional readability, and narrative impact.
All supplies will be provided via the supply fee.
Ages 13-18
Tuesdays 6-8 pm
June 9 – July 14
Registration Fee: $228

Art in Motion: Devising Movement Inspired by Art
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Explore the relationship between visual and movement-based art forms.
In this workshop, participants will respond to paintings, photographs, sculptures, or other forms of visual art to generate movement and create meaningful choreography. Through guided improvisation, reflection, and collaborative composition, you’ll learn simple tools to translate imagery, texture, color, and emotion into physical expression.
Whether you’re new to dance or looking to reignite your creative spark, this session offers a low-pressure, exploratory environment to dabble in dance making with intention and imagination.
No prior dance or art experience is required – just curiosity and a willingness to play!
Ages 15+
Saturday, June 13th
1-3 pm
Registration Fee: $42

ARTfactory Summer Camps
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-19 16:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 16:00, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 16:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00, 2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 16:00 | VA

So Much Drama
2026-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
So Much Drama is a weeklong generative stage and screenwriting course for teenagers that explores the structure and forms around both playwriting and film writing. Throughout the week, we’ll practice getting down the structure and format, discuss our favorite plays and films, and create our own short works ready for the stage and screen.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop.
Come ready to write, share, and grow.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres.
Ages 13-18
Monday-Friday
June 22-26
Registration Fee: $285

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 4 payments of $46.25, paid every four weeks.

Quiet Spaces: Painting Personal Moments
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
This class invites students to paint intimate scenes inspired by memory, relationships, and everyday life, with an emphasis on mood and emotional clarity over technical precision.
Working in acrylic, students will translate personal moments into visual scenes through thoughtful composition, cropping, and simplified forms. The course explores how interiors and personal spaces can act as emotional containers, and how color, atmosphere, and figure/environment relationships contribute to meaning.
Students will develop one or two small-scale paintings over the course of the class, refining cohesion and narrative focus, and will conclude with a supportive group critique centered on emotional resonance and visual connotation.
All supplies will be provided via the supply fee.
Ages 13-18
Fridays 6-8 pm
June 26 – July 17
Registration Fee: $152

Disney's The Lion King JR
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Journey to the African savanna with Disney The Lion King JR! This inspiring musical brings the beloved story of Simba, Nala, and the Circle of Life to the stage with unforgettable songs, vibrant costumes, and powerful lessons about courage and friendship. Perfect for audiences of all ages, The Lion King JR is a heartwarming celebration of love, family, and finding your place in the world.
Performances will be held in the Gregory Family Theater at Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 26 at 7PM, Saturday, June 27 at 10AM and 2PM, and Sunday, June 28 at 2PM.
Disney’s Lion King JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Ticket price: $15 plus applicable fees.

Digital Alchemy: The Art of the Edit (13-18)
2026-07-06 13:00 - 16:00 | VA
Evolve beyond standard presets and discover the limitless potential of the digital powerful lines of the historic railroad, the vibrant character of unique storefronts, and the hidden gardens tucked away among the city’s historic architecture.
Using your own smartphone or digital camera, you’ll hunt for inspiration in everything from rusted textures to blooming nature. Back in the lab, your digital device is just the beginning; you’ll learn to transfer your images to the desktop and use Krita’s professional-grade tools to deconstruct and reimagine your shots.
Whether you are crafting surrealist dreamscapes, painterly portraits, or bold “glitch” art, this week is about total creative independence and mastering the modern alchemy of digital expression. Capture the world in all its details; then, entirely on your own canvas.
Ages 13-18
Monday – Friday, 1-4 pm
July 6-10
Registration Fee: $285

Acrylics Basics and Beyond
2026-07-07 10:30 - 12:30 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join artist Michele Frantz for a 4 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.
Ages 15+
Tuesdays 10:30-12:30
July 7-28
Tuition: $152 Canvas Fee: $5

Watercolor Botanicals
2026-07-09 10:30 - 13:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
One of the most timeless subjects for watercolors are plant-life, and in this four-week intensive course you explore how to use the medium to depict Mother Nature in all her glory!
This class will follow the life-cycle of plant life to explore how to capture all the intricacies they have to offer. Students will explore plants and flowers in different stages of growth from buds to blooms and creating pleasant designs.
Watercolor paper will be provided via the supply fee, but no other supplies will be provided. The list of supplies to be purchased can be found here. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but no required, for this class!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 10:30 am – 1 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $190 Supply Fee: $5

Journey to Composition: Into the Air
2026-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Join us for an introduction to creating the illusion of atmosphere and depth in landscape art using aerial perspective!
Learn how the very air we breathe affects how we see a landscape. Students will come away with an understanding of the role of color, value, edges and contrast, and how to use them to improve their landscape art.
Students may work in any media, although they will gain most by working in color. Students must bring their own supplies! Michele will provide reference photos, or students may use their own.
Ages 15+
Thursdays 4-5:30 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $114

For the Birds
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Learn how to turn our fine feathered friends into treasured works of art! From anatomy to perspective, Michele will walk you through her tips and tricks for making your avian art come to life.
Students may work in any media, and will learn simple but effective techniques for capturing the beauty and spirit of birds and their environment.
This class is appropriate for students of all levels. Please note that students must bring all their own materials. No materials will be provided by the instructor.
Photos will be provided, but students are more than welcome to bring their own!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm
July 9-30
Registration Fee: $114

Watercolor Basics and Beyond
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
July 10-31
Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5

The Art of Writing: Summertime Scares
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
The Art of Writing: Summertime is a four-week Horror themed writing course. Summer: the time of year when kids spend weeks at camps, people enjoy nature, and slashers hunt down unlucky camp counselors looking for love. Throughout this course, we’ll explore why summer camps are magnets for killers, discuss our favorite pop culture summertime scares, and write our own horror for the hottest time of year.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of fresh writing, peer feedback, and practical tools to continue your writing journey beyond the workshop.
Come ready to write, share, and grow.
This workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 7/24!!
Ages 15+
Fridays 6-8 pm
July 10- August 7
Registration Fee: $152

Figures in Motion: Sculpting Animals and Anatomy (13-18)
2026-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Unlock the secrets of professional sculpture in this intensive, one-week studio!
Figures in Motion moves beyond basic clay modeling to teach the “inside-out” method used by master sculptors. Students will learn to engineer custom wire armatures-internal skeletons that provide the strength and balance needed for dynamic, gravity-defying poses.
Whether your interest lies in wildlife, human anatomy, or character design, this class provides the technical foundation to bring your vision to life.
With three hours of daily studio time, students will have the “creative breathing room” to focus on anatomical accuracy, structural engineering, and fine surface textures. The workshop is designed to support individual goals, allowing students to work at their own pace to produce a portfolio of work or a single, highly refined sculpture.
Ages 13-18
Monday-Friday, July 20-24
6-8 pm
Registration Fee: $190 Supply Fee: $15

Mural Painting
2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:30 | VA
This class will offer an introduction to the history and techniques of painting murals. Taking a look at the cultural and commercial significance of murals, the various applications will be explained and demonstrated.
Over the course of this six week intensive class, you will get hands on experience painting on ARTfactory walls! This course is designed to cater to any and all levels of skill, so beginners are not only welcome but encouraged to sign up.
All materials provided via the supplies fee.
Saturdays 5-7:30
July 25 – August 29
Class Fee: $285 Supplies Fee: $42

Musical Theatre for Young Actors (8-12)
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
Step into the spotlight and discover the magic of musical theatre!
In this engaging class, students will explore the three pillars of the stage—singing, acting, and dancing—through fun exercises, group numbers, and age-appropriate scenes from popular musicals. Young performers will build confidence, strengthen their stage presence, and develop foundational performance skills while working collaboratively with their peers.
Perfect for aspiring triple threats, this class encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love for the stage!
Ages 8-12
Thursdays 5:30-7pm
July 30 – August 27
Tuition: $142.50

Scene Study for Young Adults (13-18)
2026-07-31 17:30 - 19:00 | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States
In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft. The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class.
Ages 13-18
Fridays 5:30-7pm
July 31 – August 21
Registration Fee: $114

Watercolor Basics and Beyond
2026-08-07 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 7-28
Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5
