2026 is the year to focus on yourself, and there is no better way than through some art therapy!

Students will doodle and color on different papers, and the cut them up and make a "quilt". You can open your mind by trading papers with other students, and creating a mesh of ideas and inspiration that will revive your spirit.

All materials will be provided, including paper, drawing materials, paints, scissors, and quilting patterns. 

Ages 15+ (Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday, October 3rd

1-4 pm

Registration fee: Free!

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

Ready to turn your ideas into custom stickers? In this fun, hands-on 1-day workshop, you’ll learn how to design and create your own stickers from start to finish — all from home.

You’ll learn how to create bold, eye-catching designs, that really make your stickers pop!

You’ll also discover two easy ways to make your stickers: how to create them without a cutting machine, and how to use a cutting machine for a more polished, professional look.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to design, print, and create stickers for fun, gifts, or even to grow your own brand.

All supplies provided via the supply fee.

Ages 15+

Saturday, November 7th

11 am - 2 pm

Registration Fee: $57       Supply Fee: $5

Quilling, or Paper Filigree, is the ancient art of creating designs by cutting and coiling thin strips of paper. In this intensive two-day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and come away with a unique piece of paper art!

The first three-hour session on Saturday will introduce you to the history and basic tools and methods of this unique art form. Reading glasses are recommended for those with limited vision.

The second session on Sunday will be a concentration on techniques and more advanced tools of Quilling, Paper Filigree. We will explore techniques of different paper artists to expand your skills and understanding of this exciting art form.

Artists of any level are not only welcome but encouraged to attend!

Ages 15+

Saturdays 5:30-8:30 pm

November 7-14

Registration Fee: $114     Supply Fee: $5

This fall drawing class combines observation, composition, and shading as students work from a small pumpkin image repeated across the page.

Through a mini pumpkin study, students will explore how shading can change the look and feel of a drawing while creating a seasonal composition that is playful and complete.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 9

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $15

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free installment in our ARTful Wellness series!

Winter time is approaching, so why not prepare by painting a beautiful figure on a simple ornament?

Come paint a cardinal (Virginia's state AND official holiday bird!) perched on a holly branch, with a round wooden ornament as your canvas. Professional artist and instructor Emily Thomson will show you how to paint step by step to make your ornament your own! Whether for yourself or someone special in your life, express yourself through the paints and explore the feelings surrounding this magical time of year through art. 

Ages 15+

Friday, November 13

6:30-8:30 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

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

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this free wellness class!

Discover the process of scratching, inking, and hand-printing your own stylized tree-inspired artwork.

In this beginner-friendly wellness printmaking class, you’ll be introduced to simple relief carving and hand-printing techniques.

As you create, pause and consider: What helps me stay rooted during a changing season? Create a simple black-and-white tree print that reflects your own sense of growth, rest, strength, or change.No detailed drawing or extensive carving is required - just a willingness to make marks, get inky, and enjoy the reveal of your design on paper.

No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.Please note: We will be using beginner-friendly carving tools. Safe tool use will be demonstrated at the start of class.

Participants should feel comfortable using small, sharp tools and following safety guidance throughout the workshop.

Ages 15+

Monday, November 16

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

Do have a love for theatre and acting, but want someplace to hone your craft? This class is for you!

Students will develop the actor’s ability to embody the character in a scene. We will discuss and utilize acting techniques to reach the goal of a deeply real character that the audience can connect to.

Actors will get to perform their scenes in front of an audience at the end of this class.

Ages 15+

Saturday, November 21

6-9 pm

Registraton Fee: $28.50

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a colorful pastel landscape filled with glowing trees and rich seasonal color.

Students will create a vibrant fall scene that feels loose, expressive, and full of movement.

All supplies will be provided via the supply fee!

Ages 15+

Monday, November 23

6-9 pm

Registration Fee: $57    Supply Fee: $18