Join us for a warm, beginner-friendly introduction to alla prima—the joyful “all at once” painting approach. We’ll begin with simple objects from life to learn color mixing, shape simplification, and confident brushwork. Then we’ll apply those same principles to clouds and trees in my signature landscape style, finishing with a small landscape study from a photo I provide.

Want to paint faster without sacrificing beauty? Feel stuck overworking your paintings? You’ll learn how to:

• Paint wet-into-wet with clarity

• Simplify scenes without losing atmosphere

• Mix clean sky and foliage colors

• Create depth using light and edges

• Complete a small landscape in just one afternoon

You’ll leave knowing exactly how to approach a painting from start to finish—quickly, simply, confidently.

Please note that aside from a canvas supplies will NOT be provided for this workshop. A list of recommended supplies can be found here!

Ages 13+

Saturday, July 11th

11:30 am - 4:30 pm

Registration Fee: $150     Canvas Fee: $5

Ready to turn your ideas into custom stickers? In this fun, hands-on 1-day workshop, you’ll learn how to design and create your own stickers from start to finish — all from home.

You’ll learn how to create bold, eye-catching designs, that really make your stickers pop!

You’ll also discover two easy ways to make your stickers: how to create them without a cutting machine, and how to use a cutting machine for a more polished, professional look.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design, print, and create stickers for fun, gifts, or even to grow your own brand.

All supplies provided via the supply fee.

Ages 15+

Saturday, July 11th

2-5 pm

Registration Fee: $57       Supply Fee: $20

Join local artist Michele Frantz for Christmas in July, a class dedicated to preparing a holiday card well in advance!

Michele will walk the group through a magical holiday scene using multimedia on card paper. Ditch the shopping trip and leave with a set of handmade cards with envelopes to give out this holiday season.

All supplies are included in the registration fee.

Ages 15+

Sunday, July 12

1-4 pm

Registration Fee: $57     Supply Fee: $5

Want a fun way to show your love of your favorite characters or original characters? Come join us to learn how you can make your own stickers!

Die-cut stickers are one of the easiest ways to start. Students will learn how to use Krita, a free digital program, to create and finalize designs for the making of physical stickers.

All materials will be provided through the supplies fee.

Ages 13-18

Friday, July 17th

12-3 pm

Registration Fee: $57      Supply Fee: $5

Ease into your weekend with a grounding Yoga Flow designed for all levels. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and moments of stillness, you’ll create space to unwind, reconnect, and move at your own pace. Come as you are—this class is a space to feel supported, relaxed, and at home in your body.

Please note that yoga mats will not be provided - you will need to bring your own.

Ages 15+

Saturday, July 18th

1-2 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with the City of Manassas. 

Unlock the secrets of professional sculpture in this intensive, one-week studio!

Figures in Motion moves beyond basic clay modeling to teach the “inside-out” method used by master sculptors. Students will learn to engineer custom wire armatures-internal skeletons that provide the strength and balance needed for dynamic, gravity-defying poses.

Whether your interest lies in wildlife, human anatomy, or character design, this class provides the technical foundation to bring your vision to life.

With three hours of daily studio time, students will have the “creative breathing room” to focus on anatomical accuracy, structural engineering, and fine surface textures. The workshop is designed to support individual goals, allowing students to work at their own pace to produce a portfolio of work or a single, highly refined sculpture.

Ages 13-18

Monday-Friday, July 20-24

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $190   Supply Fee: $15

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you by UVA Health!

Join us for an exploration of personal memory through painting and visual storytelling. Participants will recall meaningful moments and translate them into works of art using color, composition, and abstraction.

This workshop emphasizes emotional expression, reflection, and process over technical accuracy. Artists of all levels are welcome to join.

Ages 16+

Saturday

2-5 pm

Registration Fee: Free!

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

Step into the spotlight and discover the magic of musical theatre!

In this engaging class, students will explore the three pillars of the stage—singing, acting, and dancing—through fun exercises, group numbers, and age-appropriate scenes from popular musicals. Young performers will build confidence, strengthen their stage presence, and develop foundational performance skills while working collaboratively with their peers.

Perfect for aspiring triple threats, this class encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love for the stage!

Ages 8-12

Thursdays 5:30-7 pm

July 30 - August 27

Registration Fee: $142.50