2025 is the time to focus on yourself, and what better way to reconnect with nature than by using leaves to make beautiful art?

Expert artist Michele Frantz will lead a calming 2 hour workshop using fallen leaves and acrylic paints to create beautiful prints. All materials will be provided, so just come with an open mind!

Please note that this class takes place at the City of Manassas Community Center.

Saturday, October 18th, 1-3 pm

Class Fee: FREE!!

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 THERE IS NO CLASS 11/11!

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $152 Canvas Fee: $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives.  Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies will not be provided - please check the supplies list here for everything you need! 

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

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.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $152  Supply Fee: $5

Join local artist Michele Frantz for Cards and Cocoa, Holiday card edition!

Michele will walk the group through a magical holiday scene using multimedia on card paper. Ditch the shopping trip and leave with a set of handmade cards with envelopes to give out this holiday season.

Get festive with some hot cocoa and participate in an optional cookie exchange by bringing in 12 cookies to share. 

Students that register before 12/3 will get a free popcorn voucher for the Christmas Market December 5th and 6th!

All supplies are included in the registration fee.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Sunday, November 9 from 12-3pm

Tuition: $60

Use the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to create beautiful and unique ornaments, suitable for gifts or decorating for the holidays.

Participants will learn unique designs, and will make figures and designs from the holiday season come to life! Sign up before 12/3 and you will get a voucher for free popcorn at the Christmas Market December 5th and 6th!

All materials will be provided.

Ages 15+

Thursdays 3-4:30 pm

December 4th and December 11th

Class fee: $57

Join artist Michele Frantz for a short, 2 lesson session on making your own holiday ornaments with acrylic paint! Reference images will be provided, or bring your own. All skill levels welcome.

Michele will be providing new designs not explored in last year's class!

Students that register before 12/3 will get a voucher for free popcorn at the Christmas Market on December 5th and 6th!

Bring your regular acrylics supplies (click here for a list of supplies); miniature canvases and other materials will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Thursdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

December 9th and December 16th

Tuition: $76  Supply Fee: $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for a intensive workshop on making your own holiday ornaments with watercolors!

Reference images will be provided, or bring your own.

For all skill levels. Bring your regular watercolor supplies (click here for a list of supplies); paper and other materials will be provided by the instructor.

Students who register before 12/4 will receive a voucher for free popcorn for the Christmas Market 12/5 and 12/6!

For ages 15 & up.

Friday, December 12th

1-4 pm

Tuition: $57  Supply Fee: $5