Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.  A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190  Supply Fee: $10

The Paint Lounge: Meditation and Free Flow Painting with Bee SymoneSaturday, October 19, 4-6 pm

Unwind and Create at The Paint LoungeJoin us on October 19th from 4-6pm for a guided meditation and free-flow painting session. Relax, release, and reconnect in a safe space designed to spark creativity. All materials provided. Limited tickets available—please note, they will not be sold at the door. No skill required. Adults only. (18+)

$45 (Pre-Registration REQUIRED. No Tickets Sold At Door)

What’s Included?
-Drinks and Bites Provided
-All Art Supplies

Double, double, toil and trouble!

Join Manassas artist and resident ARTfactory painting instructor Michele Frantz for an afternoon of painting fun. Boo your way through painting a Halloween scene in the ARTfactory Art Room that will be spooked out and decorated for the Factory of Fear Haunted Event to get you in the spooky season spirit!

***There will be decor, set pieces, and props in the room designed for audiences 14 and above, and may be disturbing to some.***

All painting materials will be provided, along with a signature apple cider drink (alcoholic and non) and some fall-themed treats to eat!

October 26th from 1-3pm in the 2nd floor Art Room.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the class starts to get your drink and cookies and get settled.

$50 per person: Sign up today, spaces are limited!

For actors of all levels, but catered to Beginners, this class will examine the basics of acting: intentions, opposites, relationships, and humor. Develop your acting tools through improvisation, character development, scene study, and creativity.  Learn to engage your character to make confident and strong choices in developing a scene through new skills.

Instructor: Amy Treat

Tuition: $142.50 Script Fee: $5

This class is designed for students (beginner to intermediate) who want to explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, & spontaneity. Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. Class may be taken multiple times; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, & still-life. Watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. Click here for a list of supplies. For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $190  Paper Fee: $8 

In this multi-media class, instructor Mike Flynn will guide students through crafting beautiful holiday cards while learning the fundamentals of using both pen and paint. Cards and pens will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists on the classes and camps page on our website or by clicking here.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $95 Paper Fee: $10

Join artist Michele Frantz for a short, 2 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: $76  Canvas Fee: $5 

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session.  A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $76  Supply Fee: $10