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Lightning Thief-Pied Piper Theatre

$375

with Nicole Zezzo

Calendar Feb 10, 2025 , runs for 15 weeks

Ages: 8 - 18

This is for registration for our Spring Pied Piper show, Lightning Thief. 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. She will send you the code and the instructions.

PPT Conservatory 12 Angry Jurors Registration

Free

with Kimberly Kemp

Calendar Mar 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 15 weeks

Ages: 8 - 18

This is for registration for our PPT Conservatory show, 12 Angry Jurors. ONLY register for this program if your participant has been cast in the show! 

 

Mastering the Landscape in Oil: A 6-Week Painting Journey

$300

with Christine Raymond

Calendar Mar 25, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

When: Tuesday, 6:00-8:30

Duration: 6-weeks, 2 1/2 hours a week

Tuition: $300

Do you struggle with capturing the depth, color, and form of the landscape? Have trouble mixing the perfect greens or creating realistic trees and clouds? Join me for an in-depth, step-by-step exploration of landscape painting in oils.

In this six-week course, you'll gain a solid foundation in form, color, composition, and depth—all while completing your own stunning landscape painting. Each week, we’ll break down key aspects of landscape painting to help you build confidence and skill.

ARTful Wellness: Dance for Wellness

Free

with AnuRa Harrison

Calendar Apr 24, 2025 at 6 pm

Get ready to move, groove, and have fun with our Dance Fusion Series! This exciting series brings together three dynamic dance styles such as—Hip Hop, Line Dancing, and Zumba—designed to get you moving, boost your energy, and have a blast while working up a sweat!

Whether you’re looking to learn new moves, get a great workout, or just have fun, this series has something for everyone. No experience is necessary—just bring your energy, a positive attitude, and a love for dancing! Each class is designed to be inclusive and welcoming, helping you feel confident and energized from start to finish. Join us and dance your way to a healthier, happier you!

Registrants must reside in 20110.

Exploring Colored Pencils

$9550

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Apr 24, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

In the hands of a skilled artist, a colored pencil drawing can resemble a masterfully crafted painting. Join artist Michele Frantz and learn common techniques used to produce lush images with colored pencils. We will focus on base layer value and tone, and application of hue and texture with cross hatching techniques.  Explore the effect of burnishing as the waxy binder creates opaque density and saturation in the top color layers. Take your drawings to new depths of visual interest with a better understanding of the colored pencils medium! Supplies provided via optional fee if needed. 

Ages 15+

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $95.50 Supply Fee: $5

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Monologue Prep for Young Actors (8-18) 4/28-5/29

$114

with Amy Treat

Calendar Apr 28, 2025 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 18

Get ready for your next audition, or keep your monologue skills sharp!

Build your confidence and preparedness with group coaching on audition material. Hear helpful advice on appropriate material, rehearse it, receive instructor feedback, and create a performance-ready audition piece. 

Ages 8-18

Tution: $114

Will run

ARTful Wellness: Gentle Yoga

Free

with Alyia Gardner

Calendar Apr 29, 2025 at 6 pm

Experience the calming and restorative benefits of Gentle Yoga, a class designed to nurture both body and mind. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a slower, more mindful practice, this class focuses on gentle stretches, breathwork, and restorative poses to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.

With a focus on relaxation and alignment, our instructor will guide you through a series of movements at a comfortable pace, helping you build strength and awareness while staying fully connected to your breath. The emphasis is on cultivating balance, reducing tension, and creating a peaceful state of mind.

Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a more relaxing alternative to traditional practice, Gentle Yoga offers a welcoming space for all levels. Leave feeling centered, relaxed, and rejuvenated, ready to take on whatever comes your way.

Registrants must reside in 20110.

Pen and Ink and Wash 5/1-5/22

$200

with Mike Flynn

Calendar May 1, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks

In this multi-media class, instructor Mike Flynn will guide students through four different projects using ink pen and watercolor paint. Students will conquer a new project each week, and learn the fundamentals of using both pen and paint to create beautiful art.

Canvases and pens will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists on the classes and camps page on our website or by clicking here.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190 Paper Fee: $10

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