Learn to paint various still life set ups using the fundamentals of oil painting. We will start with basic shape still lifes and learn value by using just black and white paint. Then we will paint more complex subjects and learn how to work in color.

Students will learn how to mix colors, how to paint using oils, and various techniques to build layers of value and color. Supplies are provided.

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

June 3 - July 1

Tuition: $190       Supply Fee: $20

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

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.

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, June 6th 

11 am - 12:30 pm

Class Fee: Free!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

This is a three week intensive beginning on June 8 and running through June 28. 

Please note, the first week of this intensive will be held in the evenings Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8:30 at the ARTfactory. 

Beginning Monday, June 15, the hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Gregory Family Theater. 

There are four performances:  June 26 at 7 pm, June 27 at 10 am and 2 pm and Sunday, June 28 at 2 pm.  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum ($700 or $595 with Membership) or may be divided as follows:

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.

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 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership. 

This camp is provided at a discounted rate for City of Manassas residents. You can only register for this camp if your zip code is 20110 or if your child attends Manassas City Public Schools.

Take your musical theatre skills to the next level in this intensive bootcamp!

Over the course of the week, campers will learn songs, choreography, and scenes from popular musicals, refining their acting, singing, and dancing skills.

Whether they’re new to musical theatre or looking to build on their experience, this camp will provide a full immersion into the world of stage performance.

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be a supervised lunch period from 12-12:40 pm. A list of allergies will be sent out before camp to ensure the safety of all campers. 

Ages 8-12

Monday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm

June 8-12

Registration Fee: $52.50

This camp is provided at a discounted rate for City of Manassas residents. You can only register for this camp if your zip code is 20110 or if your child attends Manassas City Public Schools.

Feel salty breezes and crashing waves from boardwalks and piers with seaside finds and fun art adventures!

Play with beachy colors and textures through art projects that support the process of finding fun in creating.​ Take your favorite stroll along the seaside in a supportive atmosphere which encourages creative discoveries.

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be a supervised lunch period from 12-12:40 pm. A list of allergies will be sent out before camp to ensure the safety of all campers. 

Ages 8-12

Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm

June 8-12

Registration Fee: $52.50

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

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