Solo performance can be frightening for those who haven't had an opportunity to grow their skills. This course is the perfect place to get more comfortable with performing monologues and owning the stage solo.

Through theatre games, activities, tailored rehearsals, and individualized feedback, students will be ready to perform solo pieces with confidence and style at our final group presentation.

Tuesdays 5:30-7 pm

February 3rd - February 24th

Class Fee: $114         

This workshop is designed to inform and empower students to feel their best going into audition scenarios.

Topics covered include:

- Picking a song

- Selecting a cut

- Finding Sheet music

- Audition Etiquette

This workshop will be a mixture of teacher lecture/presentation, group analysis (identifying and assessing good and bad examples), and pre-selected students performing in a masterclass setting.

As a part of the masterclass, the instructor will demonstrate some examples of "what to do when things go wrong" where the pianist makes some intentional mistakes allowing the students to figure out how to respond live in the moment.

Participants that want to participate in the masterclass portion must submit a 30-60 second video singing a song they are comfortable with to alex@virginiaartfactory.org.

Saturday, March 21st 

2-5 pm

Class Fee: $57

In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft.  The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class. 

Ages 13-18

Tuesdays 5:30-7pm

April 7-28

Registration Fee:  $114 

Register for Lion King Jr and Diary of a Wimpy Kid and receive a $200 discount. 

Lion King Jr runs from June 8-June June 28.  The first week will be held from 5:30-8:30 pm The second and third week will be held at the Gregory Family Theater in the Hylton Performing Arts Center  Performances will be held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 26 at 7, June 28 at 10 and 2 and June 29 at 2 pm.

 THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSALS THE WEEK OF JUNE 30-July 4

Diary of a Wimpy Kid runs from July 6-July 25 from 9 am - 3 pm at the ARTfactory.  The hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. 

There are three performances:  Friday, July 24 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 25 at 10 am and 2 pm  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum of $1,300 or ($1,105 with Membership) or may be divided as follows:

$325 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.  Due by January 15.

Payment #2 Due by February 16.

Payment #3 Due by March 16.

Payment #4 Due by April 16.

 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership. 

This is a three week intensive beginning on June 8 and running through June 28. 

Please note, the first week of this intensive will be held in the evenings Monday through Thursday from 5:30-8:30 at the ARTfactory. 

Beginning Monday, June 15, the hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Gregory Family Theater. 

There are four performances:  June 26 at 7 pm, June 27 at 10 am and 2 pm and Sunday, June 28 at 2 pm.  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum ($700 or $595 with Membership) or may be divided as follows:

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.  Due by January 15.

Payment #2 Due by February 16

Payment #3 Due by March 16.

Payment #4  Due by April 16.

 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership. 

This is a three week intensive beginning on July 6 and running through July 24 at Osbourn High School.

The hours will be 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. 

There are three performances:  Friday, July 24 at 7 pm, Saturday, July 25 at 10 am and 2 pm  Tuition includes a tshirt and two complimentary tickets.

Tuition may be paid in one lump sum ($750 or $637.50 with Membership) or may be divided as follows:

$200 Non-Refundable Deposit will secure your spot.  Due by January 15. 

Payment #2 due by February 16.

Payment #3 due by March 16.

Payment #4 due by April 16.

 If you are not a member and wish to join, click on this link Membership. 

Evolve beyond standard presets and discover the limitless potential of the digital powerful lines of the historic railroad, the vibrant character of unique storefronts, and the hidden gardens tucked away among the city’s historic architecture. 

Using your own smartphone or digital camera, you’ll hunt for inspiration in everything from rusted textures to blooming nature. Back in the lab, your digital device is just the beginning; you'll learn to transfer your images to the desktop and use Krita’s professional-grade tools to deconstruct and reimagine your shots.

Whether you are crafting surrealist dreamscapes, painterly portraits, or bold “glitch” art, this week is about total creative independence and mastering the modern alchemy of digital expression. Capture the world in all its details; then, entirely on your own canvas.

Ages 13-18

Monday - Friday, 1-4 pm

July 6-10

Registration Fee: $285