This is for registration for our Fall Pied Piper show, Grease Jr. Please ONLY register for this program if your participant has been cast in the show! 

IMPORTANT: Members must contact Mieke Trudeau, our office administrator, at mieke@virginiaartfactory.org to receive your promo code for the membership discount if you don't already have it. 

The Art of Writing: Bone-Chilling Tales is a four-week horror themed writing course.  Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean the scares have stopped.

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer and colder, it’s time to gather around the fireplace and tell some frightening tales. In this course, we’ll explore why the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most terrifying, not just through writing but also discussing winter folklore and monsters.  

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 class. 

Come ready to write, share, and grow.  

This class is open to writers of all levels and genres. 

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS NOVEMBER 27TH.

Students who register for this class before 10/16 will get a free ticket for the Factory of Fear October 17th - 25th!

For Ages 15+ 

Instructor: Kay Hanifen 

Thursdays 6-8 pm

November 13th - December 11th

Registration Fee: $152

Come get your holiday spirit on in this fun interactive upcycle tie-dye class!

We will be crafting and creating a funky design to boost your holiday cheer and spread more joy. Bring an ugly sweater or a hoodie to up cycle and dye. The garment will need to be made with natural fibers, such as cotton, linen, hemp, rayon, and silk. Please don't bring anything polyester, acrylic, spandex, etc.

Dying materials will be provided via the supplies fee.

Students who register for this course will get free popcorn at the Christmas Market December 5th and 6th!

Saturday 11/15, 6-8 pm

AND Sunday 11/16 4-5 pm

Class Fee: $57      Supplies Fee:  $15

Welcome to the 3D Holiday Studio, where we will bring the magic of the season to life in three dimensions! In this festive class, kids will use their imaginations and get their hands-on with a variety of materials to create their own holiday-themed masterpieces.

From sculpting jolly snowmen to crafting whimsical ornaments and designing mini winter wonderland, this class is a perfect way to explore the world of 3D art.

Students will learn how to build, shape, and decorate their creations while having fun and spreading holiday cheer. It’s a joyful and creative way to make unique gifts and decorations that are certain to be treasured for years to come!

Students who register before 11/20 will get a voucher for free popcorn at the Christmas Market December 5th and 6th!

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25 & 26

3-6 pm

Class Fee: $114

Join us for a free one day seminar which will explore the history, relevance and techniques of painting Murals. Hosted by Caesar McGann, a professional artist based in Northern VA who has been painting on walls of all shapes and sizes for over 30 years. A student of the craft, Caesar’s artistic career is rooted in the culture of graffiti. Well known for his signature style and mastery of letters, this seminar will encompass various methods and approaches one may encounter while painting on walls.

Looking at mural painting through the lens of art history, there will be discussion of how different cultures have used this art form to enrich their own respective societies. From ancient Egypt, to the masters of the Renaissance, all the way up to modern day sign painters and street artists; mankind has been adorning the walls around them since the dawn of time.

This course will touch on the significant movements and developments of mural painting, as artists have strived to hone their skill sets, learning how to create the massive masterpieces that dot the landscapes of cities all over the world. No experience necessary, no materials needed.

If you have an interest in art history, or you are an aspiring muralist hoping to up their game, this will be a great way to spend the afternoon.

Saturday, November 29th

1-4 pm

Free Event!

Use the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to create beautiful and unique ornaments, suitable for gifts or decorating for the holidays.

Participants will learn unique designs, and will make figures and designs from the holiday season come to life! Sign up before 12/3 and you will get a voucher for free popcorn at the Christmas Market December 5th and 6th!

All materials will be provided.

Ages 15+

Thursdays 3-4:30 pm

December 4th and December 11th

Class fee: $57

Times are tough and personal wellness is more important than ever! Join instructor Dana Wright as she leads you through a Chair Yoga class to help you get more in touch with your body. She will use calming music to help forget your troubles and stretch yourself into a state of bliss.

Saturday, December 6th

12-1 pm

FREE CLASS!

Join artist Michele Frantz for a short, 2 lesson session on making your own holiday ornaments with acrylic paint! Reference images will be provided, or bring your own. All skill levels welcome.

Michele will be providing new designs not explored in last year's class!

Students that register before 12/3 will get a voucher for free popcorn at the Christmas Market on December 5th and 6th!

Bring your regular acrylics supplies (click here for a list of supplies); miniature canvases and other materials will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

December 9th and December 16th

Tuition: $76  Supply Fee: $5