This hands on workshop invites you to explore a fresh and playful approach to painting through the art of paper shapes.

You’ll discover how paper shapes can transform into expressive, dynamic works of art. Through demonstrations and guided exercises you’ll learn how to design with background, subject, and detailed shapes to build layered compositions that move far beyond simple silhouettes to create depth, energy, and visual storytelling.

This hands-on class emphasizes both process and creativity. You’ll discover techniques for adhering and decorating paper shapes—whether flat or raised—to bring texture, color, and dimension into your work.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with your own unique paper-shape creation, inspiration for future projects, and a new perspective on how shapes can become powerful tools in painting and design.

Saturday, January 17th

1-5 pm

Class Fee: $100       Supplies Fee: $5

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!

Sometimes the best paints aren't paints at all! Join esteemed artist Penny Shaw for a class that will explore using cut papers to create beautiful scenery.

From newspaper to cardstock, glue to Modge Paudge, and everything in between, this three hour workshop will introduce concepts of color theory, and help you to arrange papers of all varieties into beautiful renditions of scenic views. Penny will help you break your preconceived notions of collage, and help you to create vivid scenes out of the simplest papers. 

Participants will come away from the workshop with an ideated piece, and the materials to continue working at home if desired. 

All supplies for this workshop will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Saturday, February 21st

1-4 pm

Class Fee: $57             Supply Fee: $10

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

Learn the art of "Beautiful Writing" with renowned artist Michele Frantz.

Students will be introduced to the versatile "Bookhand" alphabet, suitable for both elegant documents and everyday writing. After this four week course you will have all the fundamentals you need to start creating unique, homemade messaging for all the important moments in your life.

 All supplies will be provided via the supplies fee.

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

April 16 - May 7

Class Fee: $114                             Supply Fee: $8