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Exploring Watercolors
with Michele Frantz
Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in watercolor painting.
Explore the colors of fall using the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Students new to watercolor will learn introductory basics; more experienced students will have the chance to improve their skills and explore new directions.
Please note that aside from paper supplies will NOT be provided for this class. A list of supplies can be found by clicking here.
Please note that the first class will take place at the City of Manassas Community Center!!
Ages 15+
Thursdays 6-7:30 pm
October 22 - November 12
Tuition: $114
Watercolor Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
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.
Please note that the first session of this class will meet at the City of Manassas Community Center
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
October 23 - November 20
Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5
Capturing a Winter Landscape in Watercolor
with Mike Flynn
What does snow in watercolor look like? It’s far more than just the white of the paper!
In this four week course, students will learn how washes of color can transform your image and create wonderful landscapes.
Please note that paper will be provided via the paper fee, but no other supplies will be provided!! A list of suggested supplies can be found here.
Ages 16+
Saturdays 10:30 am - 1 pm
November 7-28
Registration Fee: $190 Paper Fee: $5
Watercolor Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
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.
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
December 4-18
Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $5
Watercolor Painting as Meditation
with Ana Schwar
2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
Lose yourself in this relaxing watercolor class, where you can take your mind out of your everyday life and submerge into your paper. Unleash your creativity, and let your imagination take over in this meditative watercolor class.
This free wellness workshop is open to all levels, and no painting experience is needed.
Ages 15+
Saturday, December 19
2-4 pm
Registration Fee: FREE!!
This FREE wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.
Pen and Ink and Wash
with Mike Flynn
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. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but no required, for this class!
Paper will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists here.
Ages 16+
Thursdays 10:30 am - 1 pm
January 7-28
Registration Fee: $190 Paper Fee: $5
Watercolor Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
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.
Ages 15+
Fridays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
January 8 - February 5
Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5
Shadows in the Snow: Winter Birch
with Jackie Del Vacchio
Capture the quiet beauty of winter in this elegant seasonal landscape class!
Using a unique mixed media approach, students will build textured birch trees, snowy ground, and soft cast shadows with watercolor and acrylics to create a peaceful, atmospheric finished artwork.
Please note that aside from paper no supplies will be provided for this class! A list of suggested supplies will be provided soon.
Ages 15+
Monday, January 11
6-9 pm
Registration Fee: $57 Paper Fee: $5