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

October 20-November 17

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. 

In "Slightly Askew" we will be concentrating on "informal" (assymmetrical) balance, the most widely used approach to composition, especially in contemporary art. Students will be introduced to some basic formats, and encouraged to find their own solutions to an effective composition.

Some previous experience with your chosen media is recommended, since the emphasis will be on design rather than technique. The instructor will supply reference photos, but students are also welcome to bring their own. Students may work in any media; no supplies provided.

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

Ages 15+

Thursdays 4-5:30 pm

October 22 - November 12

Registration Fee: $114

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in watercolor painting.  

Explore the colors of fall using the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Students new to watercolor will learn introductory basics; more experienced students will have the chance to improve their skills and explore new directions.

Please note that aside from paper supplies will NOT be provided for this class. A list of supplies can be found by clicking here. 

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 

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.

Please note that the first session of this class will meet at the City of Manassas Community Center

Ages 15+

Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

October 23 - November 20

Tuition: $190  Supply Fee: $5

The art of storytelling is thousands of years old. Histories or morals, each story that has existed puts pictures in the mind. Visual artists become illustrators of the world through the storytelling of their own mental images instead of words.

In this class, students will listen to a story to inspire them to create an artwork of their own impressions of the story. Students will create a 3D collage inspired by a scene from the story. 

Ages 6-8

Sunday, November 1

12-2 pm

Registration Fee: $38   Supply Fee: $5

Are you interested in tap, but don't know where to start? Interested in a fun new way to express yourself and move? This brand new class is for you!

Starting from the ground up with ankle work and toe taps, this progressive course will focus on the beginner steps for the foundations of Tap.

Students will need to provide their own tap shoes.

Please note that this class will not meet on 11/15.

Ages 15+

Sundays 12-1:30 pm

November 1-29

Registraton Fee: $114

Interested in musical theatre, but intimidated by the dancing? Need a refresher in the basics? This class is for you!

In this course students will get a better understanding of the most common jazz moves found in musical theatre today. You will learn regularly used terminology, and practice stringing these steps together through repetition and combinations.

While not required, character or jazz shoes are recommended. At the very least you will need a comfortable shoe without too much grip.

Please note that there will be no class on 11/15!

Ages 15+

Sundays 2-3:30 pm

November 1-29

Registration Fee: $114

Join Stephanie McGee in exploring origami, an ancient artform created through geometry and meditation!

Seemingly complex folds of accurate angles, planes and corners are used by the student to create exquisite pieces of art. Once learned, the forms fall into place and let the mind wander in a meditatative flow of repetition and muscle memory. 

These classes are an excellent tool for the young artist to develop their motor skills and deepen their three dimensional processing!

All supplies provided via the supply fee!!

Ages 9-12

Sundays 2:30-4:30

November 1-8

Registration Fee: $76    Supply Fee: $2