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25-26 Winter Session

in 2025 Education Session

Ornagami: Folded Christmas Decorations

$57 MEMBER PRICE: $4845

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Dec 4, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 2 weeks

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

Will run

Chair Yoga

Free

with Dana Wright

Calendar Dec 6, 2025 at 12 pm, runs for 1 week

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!

Acrylics Basics and Beyond: Ornaments

$81 MEMBER PRICE: $6885

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Dec 9, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 2 weeks

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.

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

December 9th and December 16th

Tuition: $76  Supply Fee: $5

Watercolor Ornaments

$62 MEMBER PRICE: $5270

with Michele Frantz

Calendar Dec 12, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Join artist Michele Frantz for a intensive workshop on making your own holiday ornaments with watercolors!

Reference images will be provided, or bring your own.

For all skill levels. Bring your regular watercolor supplies (click here for a list of supplies); paper and other materials will be provided by the instructor.

Students who register before 12/4 will receive a voucher for free popcorn for the Christmas Market 12/5 and 12/6!

For ages 15 & up.

Friday, December 12th

1-4 pm

Tuition: $57  Supply Fee: $5

Will run

Painting Acrylics with Jortt

$43 MEMBER PRICE: $3655

with John Hartt

Calendar Dec 18, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

John will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. Students will paint along and be encouraged to create their own original work.

He will address the following :

- Composition

- Finding shapes

- Lines of action

- Color theory

- Working with a color palette

- Stop thinking and start creating

Thursday, December 18th 1-3 pm

Class Fee: $38   Canvas Fee: $5

Intro to Theatre for Kids (5-8)

$76 MEMBER PRICE: $6460

with Savannah Lagana

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 5 - 8

This class is designed for younger students ages 5-8 to begin to learn the fundamentals of acting such as storytelling, creative movement, vocalization, and confidence in front of a group.

The goal of this class is for students to learn these skills in a way that is fun and enjoyable, while also creating a safe environment for students to feel like they can explore. In order to accomplish this, the class is designed with emphasis on different activities and games as opposed to a singular performance.

We will utilize familiar and classic children’s stories, such as Peter Rabbit, The Rainbow Fish, The Three Little Pigs, etc. to build on these skills. Using known stories allows the children to learn how to be creative while still offering a framework for them to follow. For example, if the story we were looking at that day was The Three Little Pigs, we might explore how to act as a pig vs wolf by changing how we move and use our voices, talk about breath support by “blowing down the houses”, and of course act out the story using all of those elements.

In addition to stories we will also play games that encourage creativity and teamwork.  These help students grow an awareness of different ways they can move their bodies, as well as strengthens their listening skills. By the end of the class your youngster is guaranteed to have a new appreciation for theatre, and will be ready for more!

Mondays 4:30-5:30

January 5th - February 2nd

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 1/19 DUE TO MLK JR. DAY!!

Class Fee: $76

Will run

Imagination Station: Devised Theatre for Young Adults

$171 MEMBER PRICE: $14535

with EJ Fultz

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Ages: 13 - 18

In this class, students will bring their acting and improv skills to the next level with a new devised work!

Students will work on the Viewpoints technique and create stories based on their own lived experiences. This class will work on movement through storytelling, improvisation, and ensemble work.

This class is a great fit for actors wanting to grow to the next level, or storytellers wanting to dip in to the world of acting.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS MEETS AT THE CITY OF MANASSAS COMMUNITY CENTER!!

Mondays 5:30-7 pm

January 5th - February 16th

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS 1/19 DUE TO MLK JR. DAY!!

Class Fee: $171

 Ages 13-18

Artist in Focus

$152 MEMBER PRICE: $12920

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Jan 5, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Embark on a creative journey and explore the world of master artists in our “Artist in Focus” class.

Each day, you will delve into the life, techniques, and unique perspective of a single, influential artist. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Van Gogh to the surreal landscapes of Dali, you will uncover the stories behind their masterpieces and learn what makes their work so iconic.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS JANUARY 19 DUE TO MLK JR. DAY!!

Mondays 6-8 pm

January 5th - February 2nd

Class Fee: $114





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