2027 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series!

Join us for a calming and reflective workshop where students transform existing text into personal poetry and visual art.

This class will encourage mindfulness, self-expression, and creative discovery as participants reveal new meaning from existing words and create a page that feels thoughtful and unique.

Ages 15+

Monday, February 1

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

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

Trees can be some of the most complex subjects to paint, especially in an unpredictable medium like watercolor!

In this course, students will earn how to draw and paint trees of all types and create wonderful landscapes.

Please note that paper will be provided via the supply fee, but no other supplies will be provided!! A list of suggested supplies can be found here. 

Ages 16+

Tuesdays 6-8:30 pm

February 2-23

Registration Fee: $190      Supply Fee: $5

Improv is one of the scariest and most exhilrating of the theatre arts, and it's crucial to have a safe space to grow your talents!

This class will introduce and challenge actors to utilize their creativity and expand their skills and adaptability. 

Open to beginners or seasoned performers!

Ages 15+

Saturdays 1-2 pm

February 6-27

Registration Fee: $76

Quilling, or Paper Filigree, is the ancient art of creating designs by cutting and coiling thin strips of paper. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and come away with a unique piece of paper art!

The first three-hour session on Saturday will introduce you to the history and basic tools and methods of this unique art form. Reading glasses are recommended for those with limited vision.

The second session on Sunday will be a concentration on techniques and more advanced tools of Quilling, Paper Filigree. We will explore techniques of different paper artists to expand your skills and understanding of this exciting art form.

Artists of any level are not only welcome but encouraged to attend!

Ages 15+

Saturdays 5:30-8:30 pm

February 6-13

Registration Fee: $114     Supply Fee: $5

2027 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series!

Origami has had a long tradition of mastery over one’s patience. It is a physical meditation to help quiet the mind while using your hands to create something beautiful. Take the journey and let your fingers comfort you and bring you peace.

Ages 15+

Thursday, February 11

10:30 am - 12:30 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.

Ages 15+

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

February 16 - March 16

Tuition: $190                    Canvas Fee: $5

The crucial role of composition in art is to establish balance and harmony in one’s artwork, while at the same time effectively using contrast to provide interest. In this series of classes, students will explore a variety of compositional formats, and learn how to use visual elements to make these formats work.

For "In the Mood" we will be exploring the different aspects of color and how it works with the other elements of art to create mood. Each week will feature a different color scheme, or "mood".

The instructor will supply reference photos, but students are also welcome to bring their own. Students may work in any medium, but no supplies will be provided!!

Ages 15+

Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

February 18 - March 11

Registration Fee: $114

Precise, clean, colorful and relaxing ... there's nothing quite like drawing with colored pencils!

In this class students will explore beautiful butterflies and the flowers they visit.

All supplies will be provided, but if you have colored pencils to bring, please do!

Ages 15+

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

February 18 - March 17

Registration Fee: $114