Ever wanted to capture the beauty and vibrancy of running water on the page? Watercolors are your answer!

In this class, you will learn to blend washes and brushwork to create atmospheric skies and both moving and still water seascapes. Instructor Mike Flynn will teach you the techniques you need to bring bodies of water to life.

Click here for the Supply List - watercolor paper will be provided.

Tuesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

January 13th - February 2nd

Class Fee: $190

2026 is the year to focus on yourself and your wellness. Back by popular demand, join artist and teacher Mike Flynn as he guides you through simple steps to creating watercolor landscapes. 

In this workshop you will use simple design and composition to execute beautiufl landscapes in four or five steps. Start your year at the ARTfactory crafting a beautiful vision for the year to come!

All supplies will be provided, but experienced painters are welcome to bring their own!

Ages 15+

Saturday, February 7th

1-3 pm

Class Fee: Free!

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

You may have learned how to use some of these mediums on their own, but how do they interact together?

In this mixed media class artist and instructor Mike Flynn will help you create unique, vital interpretations of subjects. Your pieces will feature a strong sense of design, light, and vibrant color. 

Come explore what happens when you mix watercolor with charcoal and pen marks and lines, adding gouache for colorful accents. 

Please see the supplies list here - other than watercolor paper, no supplies will be provided.

Ages 15+

Thursdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

March 5-26

Registration fee: $190              Supplies fee: $8

Looking to shake up your approach to watercolors? This class will show you how to elevate your paintings with ink accents that help your subjects pop!

In this multi-media class, instructor Mike Flynn will guide students through four different projects using ink pen and watercolor paint.

Students will conquer a new project each week, and learn the fundamentals of using both pen and paint to create beautiful art.

Canvases and pens will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists here.

Ages 16+

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

April 8-29

Registration Fee: $190                Paper Fee: $10

Interested in Watercolors, but afraid to take a class for fear of being out of your depth? Local artist Mike Flynn has designed a course perfect for the absolute beginner in watercolors!

Over the course of four classes you will be introduced to the tools of the trade. Mike will demonstrate basic techniques, and show you how to design with values, shapes and details.

Students may use their own photos to create a landscape painting , with help from Mike, or a reference can be provided.

Please note that supplies (aside from paper) will not be included in this class. The list of supplies to be purchased can be found here.

Ages 16+

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

May 6-27

Registration Fee: $190     Paper Fee: $5