RAINBOW INSPIRATIONS ~ STARTING YOUR PALETTE OF PAPERS (Session 1 of 4 - Join the full 4-class series – Get 10% off)
Tired of relying on papers made by someone else? Ready to take control of your creative process? Jump in and learn to craft your own! In Session One, you’ll begin building your personal palette by exploring simple but powerful techniques to infuse a variety of papers with color. Experiment with different paper types to create effects of transparency, opacity, and depth—resulting in a custom selection of vibrant, handcrafted papers.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:
✅ All Supplies Included – Just bring yourself! Everything you need is provided.

✅ Take-Home Extras – Any provided paper supplies you don’t use in class are yours to keep.

✅ Handouts & Bonus Materials – Helpful guides and tips so you can continue exploring beyond the class.

✅ Hands-On, Interactive Learning – Learn by doing in a fun, supportive environment where creativity thrives.

✅ Perfect for All Experience Levels – Whether you're a fine artist or a paper craft enthusiast, there’s something for you!

FLEXIBLE CLASS OPTIONS:
Take just one class – Pick the session that interests you most! (Full price per class) Join the full 4-class series – Get 10% off and build a complete, versatile palette of papers!

No prior experience is needed—just a passion for creativity and a love for paper! Whether you're a mixed media artist, scrapbooker, or paper enthusiast, this series will open up endless possibilities for your creative practice.

Are you ready to unlock your creativity and craft a palette of papers that are truly one-of-a-kind?

Reserve your spot today and start creating!

Tuition: $100 Supply fee: $25

(Separate Supply Fee for each class covers all materials used in the class to create the papers including all base papers as well as use of Instructor’s tools, paints, and media.)

Instructor and artist, Lydia Bratton, will guide this class through the start to finish of creating art through sculpture. Sculpture requires patience, perseverance, and sometimes a mindset shift to achieve desired results.

Lydia will stress the importance of trusting the process, making sculptors of all levels feel capable and confident in creating a piece they can be proud of. Students will plan and complete sculptures they can take home and enjoy.

Sculptures will be left to dry for a week, and students will return to paint their finished, dried product before taking their masterpiece home.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $15

This class will support the improvement of fundamental drawing skills, while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  This session will focus on elements & principles of design as well as perspective. Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media.  Class may be taken multiple times through the year; lessons and subject matter will vary each session.  Media could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  Supplies are provided via supply fee. 

For ages 8-14

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $5

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.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and explore the exciting world of 3D art in this hands-on class! Designed for young artists ages 8-14, this session will guide you through the process of transforming ideas into three-dimensional works of art.

Students will have the freedom to create their own sculptures or imaginative structures, guided by the instructor's feedback and support. Whether it's a character, animal, abstract design, or something completely unique, each child will leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

By the end of this class, students will have gained confidence in their artistic abilities and a deeper understanding of spatial awareness, all while having fun experimenting with different materials and techniques. Whether they’re a beginner or already have some artistic experience, this class is perfect for young creators looking to stretch their imaginations and dive into the world of 3D art!

For ages 8-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $152  Supply Fee: $10

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 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.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190  Canvas Fee: $8 

Join us for Manassas Meditates, a calming and rejuvenating 1 hour class designed to help you release stress, enhance mindfulness, and find your center. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned meditator, this class will guide you through a series of meditative practices aimed at fostering inner peace, relaxation, and clarity.

In this session, we'll explore a variety of techniques including guided meditation, breathwork, and body awareness exercises. The peaceful environment of the class encourages relaxation, and the instructor will offer personalized guidance to help you build a lasting meditation practice that fits your unique needs.

Come as you are and take time to reconnect with yourself. You'll leave the class feeling grounded, refreshed, and better equipped to face life's challenges with a calm and clear mind.

Registrants must reside in 20110.

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 develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Subjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.

Session 4:  Only Shades of Gray

5/15-6/5

Learn different approaches to shading and how it creates volume in your artwork.

Tuition: $114 Supply fee $5