Do you have a young one that learns best through art? Join us for a free STEAM class at the City of Manassas Community Center, brought to you in partnership with Micron Technology, Inc. 

Learn how animation started, create a fun flipbook, and draw your own stick figure character that comes to life while exploring how technology can support imagination and keep creativity at the center.

Ages 9-12

Monday, September 28th

5-7 pm

Registration Fee: Free!!

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

This fall drawing class combines observation, composition, and shading as students work from a small pumpkin image repeated across the page.

Through a mini pumpkin study, students will explore how shading can change the look and feel of a drawing while creating a seasonal composition that is playful and complete.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 9

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $15

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

Discover the process of scratching, inking, and hand-printing your own stylized tree-inspired artwork.

In this beginner-friendly wellness printmaking class, you’ll be introduced to simple relief carving and hand-printing techniques.

As you create, pause and consider: What helps me stay rooted during a changing season? Create a simple black-and-white tree print that reflects your own sense of growth, rest, strength, or change.No detailed drawing or extensive carving is required - just a willingness to make marks, get inky, and enjoy the reveal of your design on paper.

No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.Please note: We will be using beginner-friendly carving tools. Safe tool use will be demonstrated at the start of class.

Participants should feel comfortable using small, sharp tools and following safety guidance throughout the workshop.

Ages 15+

Monday, November 16

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a colorful pastel landscape filled with glowing trees and rich seasonal color.

Students will create a vibrant fall scene that feels loose, expressive, and full of movement.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 23

6-9 pm

Registration Fee: $57    Supply Fee: $18

Create festive handmade wrapping paper and gift tags with a cheerful winter feel!

Students will carve simple stamps from pink erasers and print repeating patterns, using printmaking to create one-of-a-kind holiday paper and seasonal accents.

Ages 15+

Monday, December 7

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $38

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+

Monday, January 11

6-9 pm

Registration Fee: $57     Paper Fee: $5

Students will create a bold and playful city scene with glowing lights, simple building shapes, and lively pattern.

This class blends printmaking and layered color in a fun, hands-on way while giving kids a finished artwork that feels bright, modern, and exciting.

Ages 9-12

Monday, January 25

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $18