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.

Tuesdays 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

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.

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

January 6th - February 3rd

For ages 15 & up.

Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5

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.

Fridays 10:30-12:30

January 9th - February 6th

For ages 15 & up.

Tuition: $190  Supply Fee: $5

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Pen and Ink Techniques 

In this class you'll explore hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, and other techniques that allow the artist to create beautiful, detailed drawings with a simple pen.

Supplies not included - please see the Supply List here.

Thursdays 3-4:30 pm

January 15th - February 5th

Tuition: $114 

The best way to keep warm this winter is by making art!

Learn to create unique and unusual images of trees in this fun and relaxing workshop. We will use white and black ink on handmade papers, collaged together to create a positive vs. negative effect.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, and is brought to you in partnership with the City of Manassas. 

Saturday, January 24th

12-2 pm

Free for any residents of Manassas Park, Manassas City, or Prince William County in need of wellness programming.

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

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.

Tuesdays 10:30-12:30

February 17th - March 17th

For ages 15 & up.

Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5

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.

Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

February 20th - March 20th

For ages 15 & up.

Tuition: $190  Supply Fee: $5