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The ARTfactory is proud to present Resonance: The Ties That Bond, an immersive exhibition by the Onyx Art Group, on view from January 31, 2025, through March 8, 2026.
Learn to Paint your beloved pet (dog, cat, rabbit, horse?) Students will bring in a few photos to choose to use as their reference to paint from. You will learn the basics of oils, learning to mix, drawing your pet, and blocking in shapes and values, adding color, textures and details. Under the expert guidance […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sometimes the best paints aren't paints at all! Join esteemed artist Penny Shaw for a class that will explore using cut papers to create beautiful scenery. From newspaper to cardstock, glue to Modge Paudge, and everything in between, this three hour workshop will introduce concepts of color theory, and help you to arrange papers of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
Prince John must find a princess to marry so that he can claim the throne. A masked ball could be the solution. But his stepmother–the Queen–and her jester have other ideas, complicating the issue with hilarious mischief. Will the true princess be found—one who can pass all the tests? Showtimes on February 28th and March […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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. […]
