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in Youth Classes

The Drawing Lab

$158 MEMBER PRICE: $13430

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Apr 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

April 6-27

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning

$43 MEMBER PRICE: $3655

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Apr 25, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 8 - 14

Turn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains!

This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind professional character design.

In this session, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond "flat" drawings by learning how to use 3D construction shapes, exaggerated expressions, and action lines.

Whether you love the style of Manga, Marvel, or Disney, you’ll learn the universal techniques needed to bring your unique ideas to life on the canvas.

Ages 8-14

Saturday, April 25th

3-5 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $5

Affirm and Align: A Creative Coloring Experience

Free

with Endira Stewart

Calendar May 21, 2026 at 11 am

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment of our ARTful Wellness series. 

Join us for a calming creative workshop that invites you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself through intentional coloring and gentle reflection.

Participants will spend time coloring affirmation-based designs while engaging with simple prompts that encourage mindfulness, grounding, and personal alignment.This experience blends creativity with nervous system regulation, creating space to pause, breathe, and move at your own pace.

Participants are welcome to arrive anytime during the workshop window and stay as long as they’d like while coloring and reflecting. No artistic experience is needed, just come as you are and enjoy a quiet moment of creativity and connection.

All ages welcome (students under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult)

Thursday, May 21st 

11 am - 12:30 pm

Registration Fee: Free!!

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

The Drawing Lab

$158 MEMBER PRICE: $13430

with Lydia Bratton

Calendar Jun 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

June 8-29

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

Anime 101 (13-17)

$5250 MEMBER PRICE: $4462

with Leaf Lemon

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 13 - 17

This camp is provided at a discounted rate for City of Manassas residents. You can only register for this camp if your zip code is 20110 or if your child attends Manassas City Public Schools.

For teens who are passionate about anime, this camp offers an opportunity to learn the art of drawing anime-style characters, scenes, and stories.

Students will explore character design, backgrounds, and unique anime techniques while refining their skills with step-by-step instruction.

Whether new to anime art or looking to enhance their style, this camp will help teens develop their own creative voice in the world of anime!

Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be a supervised lunch period from 12-12:40. A full list of allergies will be sent out before camp for the safety of all campers.

 

Ages 13-17

Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm

June 22-26

Registration Fee: $52.50

Anime Basics

$285 MEMBER PRICE: $24225

with Leaf Lemon

Calendar Jun 29, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Ages: 13 - 17

For teens who are passionate about anime, this camp offers an opportunity to learn the art of drawing anime-style characters, scenes, and stories.

Students will explore character design, backgrounds, and unique anime techniques while refining their skills with step-by-step instruction.

Whether new to anime art or looking to enhance their style, this camp will help teens develop their own creative voice in the world of anime!

Ages 13-17

Monday - Friday 1-4 pm

June 29 - July 3

Registration Fee: $285

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $61.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $61.68.




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