Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives. 

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions.

Supplies will not be provided - please check the supplies list here for everything you need! 

Please note that the first class will take place at the City of Manassas Community Center!!

Ages 15+

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

October 22 - November 12

Tuition: $114 

Step into the loose, luminous world of Impressionist painting with a winter landscape inspired by Monet!

Students will learn how to use soft color transitions, broken brushwork, and subtle contrast to create a snowy scene full of light and atmosphere.

This class combines art history with a beautiful finished painting that feels accessible and rewarding and will be completed in acrylics.

Please note that aside from a canvas, supplies will not be provided for this class!! A list of suggested supplies can be provided soon.

Ages 15+

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

November 4-25

Registration Fee: $152    Canvas Fee: $5

Bring an original world to life through drawing and painting!

Students will design unique characters, creatures, environments, and cultures while learning the fundamentals of visual storytelling, composition, color, and concept development.

Through guided exercises and individual feedback, each student will create a fully realized narrative artwork inspired by a world of their own imagination.

Please note that aside from a canvas, no supplies will be provided for this class!! A list of suggested supplies can be found here. 

Ages 15+

Saturdays 6-8 pm

November 7-28

Registration Fee: $152     Canvas Fee: $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 3 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.

Ages 15+

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

December 1-15

Tuition: $114                    Canvas Fee: $5

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free wellness class!

Just in time for the holidays, relax and enjoy some hot cocoa while we make colorful and sparkly ornaments with paper, paint and wood.

No art experience required, just some skill with scissors and glue.

Ages 15+

Saturday, December 12

12-2 pm

Registration Fee: Free!

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

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.

Please note that the first class will be held at the City of Manassas Community Center.

Ages 15+

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

January 5 - February 2

Tuition: $190                    Canvas Fee: $5

Capture the quiet beauty of winter in this elegant seasonal landscape class!

Using a unique mixed media approach, students will build textured birch trees, snowy ground, and soft cast shadows with watercolor and acrylics to create a peaceful, atmospheric finished artwork.

Please note that aside from paper no supplies will be provided for this class! A list of suggested supplies will be provided soon.

Ages 15+

Mondays 6-8:30 pm

January 11-18

Registration Fee: $95     Paper Fee: $5

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.

Ages 15+

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

February 16 - March 16

Tuition: $190                    Canvas Fee: $5