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

Just in time for the holidays, relax and enjoy some hot cocoa while we make colorful and sparkly ornaments with paper, paint and wood.

No art experience required, just some skill with scissors and glue.

Ages 15+

Saturday, December 12

12-2 pm

Registration Fee: Free!

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

Of course, auditions can be scary and stressful - but all too often actors commit preventable mistakes that keep them from displaying their full potential. This session is designed to help actors of all ages prepare for auditions and avoid these setbacks.

Session participants will discuss a comprehensive list of "what to do" and "what NOT to dos" when auditioning for a theatre production. Things like: the difference between "good confidence" and "bad confidence," how to introduce yourself, interacting with accompanists, choosing literature, etc.

In the end, the more an actor understands the director's expectations and point of view, the more successful they will likely be.

The class will end with volunteers performing their "cuts" for the class for feedback! Interested students should email their cuts to alex@virginiaartfactory.org.

Ages 15+

Saturday, December 12

5-7 pm

Registration Fee: $38

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+

Fridays 7-8:30 pm

January 8-29

Registraton Fee: $114

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

January 9-16

Registration Fee: $114     Supply Fee: $5

2027 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.

Come and learn the basics of the fine art of Quilling or Paper Filigree. This unique process for creating beautiful paper artwork is naturally meditative and will help you find calm in creation. 

No prior experience is needed to join this class! Just bring an open mind, and your reading glasses.

Ages 15+

Thursday, January 14

10:30 am -12:30 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!!

This free wellness class 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, January 23rd

11 am - 2 pm

Registration Fee: $57       Supply Fee: $5

2027 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series!

Join us for a calming and reflective workshop where students transform existing text into personal poetry and visual art.

This class will encourage mindfulness, self-expression, and creative discovery as participants reveal new meaning from existing words and create a page that feels thoughtful and unique.

Ages 15+

Monday, February 1

6-8 pm

Registration Fee: FREE!

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

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

February 6-13

Registration Fee: $114     Supply Fee: $5