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Building Better Drawings: Elements of Visual Design
with Lydia Bratton
Ages: 8 - 14
Ready to move past basic sketching and draw with purpose?
This intensive workshop is designed to turn young artists into confident visual thinkers by teaching the fundamental concepts professional artists use.
You will focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design—the building blocks that make drawings dynamic, balanced, and impactful.
Mondays 6-8 pm
March 2nd - March 23rd
Ages 8-14
Class Fee: $152
Will run
Character Canvas: The Art of Cartooning
with Lydia Bratton
Ages: 8 - 14
Turn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains!
This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind professional character design.
In this session, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond "flat" drawings by learning how to use 3D construction shapes, exaggerated expressions, and action lines.
Whether you love the style of Manga, Marvel, or Disney, you’ll learn the universal techniques needed to bring your unique ideas to life on the canvas.
Ages 8-14
Saturday, April 25th
3-5 pm
Registration Fee: $38 Supply Fee: $5
Springtime Clay Creations
with Lydia Bratton
Ages: 8 - 14
Celebrate the blooming season by getting your hands messy in our Spring Time Clay workshop!
This two-part series is designed for older kids and teens to explore the fun of hand-sculpting and detailed painting.Over two Saturday afternoons, students will use air-dry clay to create nature-inspired art. We’ll spend the first week building our masterpieces and the second week bringing them to life with professional painting techniques.
This short class will be the perfect way to welcome spring with a project you can take home and display!
Ages 8-14
Saturdays 3-5 pm
May 9-16
Registration Fee: $76 Supply Fee: $5
Seaside Finds and Fun (8-12)
with Jackie Del Vacchio
Ages: 8 - 12
This camp is provided at a discounted rate for City of Manassas residents. You can only register for this camp if your zip code is 20110 or if your child attends Manassas City Public Schools.
Feel salty breezes and crashing waves from boardwalks and piers with seaside finds and fun art adventures!
Play with beachy colors and textures through art projects that support the process of finding fun in creating. Take your favorite stroll along the seaside in a supportive atmosphere which encourages creative discoveries.
Please note that lunch will not be provided, but there will be a supervised lunch period from 12-12:40 pm. A list of allergies will be sent out before camp to ensure the safety of all campers.
Ages 8-12
Monday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm
June 8-12
Registration Fee: $52.50
Arts Exploration Camp Week 1: Fantasy Week (Full Day)
Ages: 5 - 8
Week 1 of our Summer Season is Fantasy Week! Participants will be led by our expert instructors in activities related to dragons, castles, princesses, and all things magical. As with all of our sessions this summer, campers will take art classes in the morning and theatre classes in the afternoon, with breaks to play outdoors at Linton Hall's gorgeous playground facilities.
Please note that lunch is not included, but there will be a supervised lunch period in the cafeteria from 12-12:40 pm every day. A list of allergies will be distributed prior to the start of camp to ensure every camper's safety.
Ages 5-8
Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm, June 15-19 @ Linton Hall School
Registration Fee: $550 ($50 off for booking the full day!)
Optional pre and/or post care can be added during registration.
Arts Exploration Camp Week 1: Fantasy Week (Morning Session)
Ages: 5 - 8
Week 1 of our Summer Season is Fantasy Week! Participants will be led by our expert instructors in activities related to dragons, castles, princesses, and all things magical. As with all of our sessions this summer, campers will take art classes in the morning and theatre classes in the afternoon, with breaks to play outdoors at Linton Hall's gorgeous playground facilities.
Ages 5-8
Monday-Friday 9 am - 12 pm, June 15-19 @ Linton Hall School
Registration Fee: $300
Campers who register for a full day will receive $50 off of their registration. Optional pre care can be added during registration.
Mixed Performing and Visual Arts Camp Week 1: Fantasy Week (Full Day)
Ages: 9 - 12
Week 1 of our Summer Season is Fantasy Week! Participants will be led by our expert instructors in activities related to dragons, castles, princesses, and all things magical. Campers will experience a mix of visual and performing arts sessions, with breaks for supervised play outside at Linton Hall's gorgeous playground facilities.
Please note that lunch is not included, but there will be a supervised lunch period in the cafeteria from 12-12:40 pm every day. A list of allergies will be distributed prior to the start of camp to ensure every camper's safety.
Ages 9-12
Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm, June 15-19 @ Linton Hall School
Registration Fee: $550 ($50 off for full day registration!)
Optional pre and/or post care can be added during registration.
Visual Arts Camp Week 1: Fantasy Week (Full Day)
Ages: 9 - 12
Week 1 of our Summer Season is Fantasy Week! Participants will be led by our expert instructors in activities related to dragons, castles, princesses, and all things magical. Campers will have a morning and afternoon visual arts session, with breaks for supervised play outside at Linton Hall's gorgeous playground facilities.
Please note that lunch is not included, but there will be a supervised lunch period in the cafeteria from 12-12:40 pm every day. A list of allergies will be distributed prior to the start of camp to ensure every camper's safety.
Ages 9-12
Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm, June 15-19 @ Linton Hall School
Registration Fee: $550 ($50 off for full day registration!)
Optional pre and/or post care can be added during registration.