Do you love creating comics, cartoons, and anime sketches?  Improve your character illustration skills and personal style. We will look at Eastern and Western comics, and then use hand drawing techniques to illustrate a page, just like the professionals! Supplies provided. 

For ages 8-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $152  Supply Fee: $5  

This class will support the improvement of fundamental drawing skills, while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  This session will focus on elements & principles of design as well as perspective. Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media.  Class may be taken multiple times through the year; lessons and subject matter will vary each session.  Media could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  Supplies are provided via supply fee. 

For ages 8-14

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5

The Process: 3/25-5/14 6:00pm-8:00pm

Objective: Finding your voice, solidifying your process, creating visual stories, choosing your colors, and creat-ing competition worthy pieces.

Theme: Expressive Portraiture

Come prepared to learn the foundational elements of portraiture including the 2 traditional palettes. Christine will then guide you through giving your portrait a twist, completing either a traditional portrait or an expressionistic portrait with creative expressive poses or use of color.

Color theory and color psychology will be taught to not only paint the portrait but also reveal their personality visually. You will leave the class session with a great portfolio piece. 

Not interested in portraiture? Join us anyway as the beauty of painting the portrait helps our understanding of values, color nuances, and refines our drawing skills. It's sure to be a fun exploration class and a GREAT portfolio builder. Space is limited so sign up today. :D

Tuition: $160 a month or a one-time rate of $320 for the quarter.

Tuition Includes:

-Regular weekly classes

-Additional outside support via text, email, and even Zoom

-Occasional one-on-one meetings or semi-groups to review portfolios or teach specific skills missing

This class is for AP Portfolio students, those wanting to major in art in college, adults or teens who want to pursue art careers or an artist who would like to be part of an intensive art program that focuses on skill building. I work alongside my students to strengthen their weaknesses, draw out their strengths, and build the best portfolio for submissions to colleges, scholarships, shows, and competitions. I have a unique way of helping students tap into their creativity and strengthen and create unique pieces that have a cohesive voice.

To be considered, the student must submit a letter/email of interest along with a portfolio including 5 pieces with an artist statement. Please do not hesitate to contact Christine for additional information or to answer questions.

3D Engineering Art!

Research has shown that engineers who engage in the visual arts can be more effective, innovative, and communicative. So, we are taking the “A” in STEAM and using it to the extreme!

Creativity, critical thinking & imagination are what dominate this class. We will plan, we will sketch, and we will make and design beautiful art utilizing a little bit of Science, Math, & Technology.

By focusing on the why, the where, and the how of using visual design elements & principles, such as contrast, alignment, repetition, proximity, lines, color, texture, shape, size, value, and space, and make wonderful art together.

If Leonardo da Vinci could do it, so can YOU!

Please send your camper with water and a snack.

Your child can stay at the ARTfactory for Lunch Bunch if they are taking an afternoon camp as well. They will need to bring a lunch if they are staying. Lunch Bunch and afternoon camps are separate registrations that you can add to your cart.

Please email info@virginiaartfactory or call 703-330-2787 for assistance. 

Ages 8-14

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $275

Travel the world through styles of art with this new offering! Throughout the week, students will learn about and try their own emulations of art from different parts of the world.

In the Wind River Chimes Computer Lab, students will explore examples of various styles of artwork to create a piece of their own. At the end of this multimedia art camp, students will bring home a plethora of finished art pieces, influenced by many cultures.

Please send your camper with water and a snack.

Your child can stay at the ARTfactory for Lunch Bunch if they are taking an afternoon camp as well. They will need to bring a lunch if they are staying. Lunch Bunch and afternoon camps are separate registrations that you can add to your cart.

Please email info@virginiaartfactory or call 703-330-2787 for assistance. 

Ages 8-14

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $275