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

Join the Sculpt & Screen: Digital Clay Camp this Spring Break!

This 5-day camp allows artists to master cutting-edge technology by using drawing tablets to create a "Digital Passport" of artwork inspired by global spring destinations (e.g., Japan, Amazon, Europe).

The class combines this digital learning with a hands-on clay sculpture project, where students design, sculpt, and paint 3D "Global Spring Relief Tile." Students will gain proficiency in both digital art software and tactile 3D techniques, taking home both a professional digital print and their finished clay masterpiece.

Ages 8-14

Monday-Friday, March 30th - April 1st

9 am - 12 pm

Class Fee: $285  Supply Fee: $5

Middle School can occasionally be a place full of drama, but in this new class you can turn that drama into an acting masterpiece!

Middle School Melodrama will examine and perform scenes from melodramas and comedies! After scene study and character work, students will learn and embody outrageously captivating characters and enhance their acting skills!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS WILL MEET AT THE CITY OF MANASSAS COMMUNITY CENTER!!

Ages 8-13

Tuesdays 7-8 pm

March 31 - April 28

Class Fee: $95

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

April 6-27

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

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 

Whether your child is brand-new to the stage or already bursting with Broadway energy, this class is the perfect place for them to explore the many aspects of musical theatre.

Each week they will strengthen their acting, singing, and dancing skills, all while learning a short piece to be performed at the last session. Along the way, young performers will learn how music, movement, and storytelling fit together, building confidence as they try new skills and make bold creative choices.

Students will not only grow individually, but also discover what it means to collaborate as an ensemble by listening to each other, working as a team, and celebrating everyone’s unique contributions.

Ages 5-8

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm

April 8-29

Class Fee: $76

Do you have a young actor yearning to explore the world of theatre? In this class, instructor Shelby Mejia will guide students through theatre basics and techniques that they can either carry with them as they advance in the craft, or even use in their day to day lives.

This exploration will be done using theatre games, scene work, improvisation practice, character development, and storytelling techniques.

Please note that the first class will take place at the City of Manassas Community Center off of Sudley Road!!

Ages 8-12

Thursdays 5:30-7pm

April 9-30

Tuition: $114

This imaginative class teaches young performers how to bring a character to life through acting, movement, and playful storytelling.

Each week, students explore how characters think, feel, move, and express themselves, turning simple ideas into fully realized personalities. Through theatre games, creative exercises, and guided exploration, kids will practice using their voices, bodies, and imaginations to step into someone new.

This class is designed for children with or without prior theatre experience. Every activity is welcoming, accessible, and beginner-friendly, offering gentle challenges for more confident young performers while keeping things fun and comfortable for brand-new students.

Ages 5-8

Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm

April 10 - May 1

Class Fee: $76