Provided by ARTfactory
Colored Pencil Workshop
Take drawings to new depths of visual interest with a better understanding of the colored pencils medium. This workshop will focus on color blending, shading and textural variations possible with an array of application techniques. Colored pencils are supremely portable and ideal for urban and plein air sketching, cartoon coloring, mixed media explorations, and abstract compositions. All skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 and up.
- Class held at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Historic Manassas
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Instructor: Michele Frantz
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Sunday, Oct. 4, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Drawing Skills (Ages 7 to 11)
This in-person intro class for young artists will support improvement of fundamental drawing skills while bringing students together for social creativity. Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media and a wide array of lessons and subject matter. Your supply fee will provide each student with a kit to use during class that could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels. For ages 7 to 11.
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Class held at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Historic Manassas
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Instructor: Lydia Bratton
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Oct. 5 to 14, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
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ARTStars Workshop: R.C. Gorman

- Class held at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Historic Manassas
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Instructor: Heather Rankin
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday Oct. 5, 7, 9, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Drawing Faces
Interested in improving your skills in creating likenesses and well-drawn faces? Instructor Emily Thomson will lead this in-person drawing class in the ARTfactory’s beautiful art gallery. Class will feature multiple portraiture models, who will sit for class remotely, projected live to large screen TVs. Focusing on facial proportions and symmetry, students will learn the subtle techniques of drawing the details of eyes, nose, and mouth. This portraiture class is suitable for both beginners and experienced drawing students. Please bring your artist sketching pencils and charcoals, and an 18″ x 24″ drawing pad. For ages 13 to 18.
- Class held at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Historic Manassas
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Instructor: Emily Thomson
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6 to 15, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
More Art and Dance Classes and Workshops
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
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Line Dancing. Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Oct. 19, 21, 23, 7:30 to 8;30 p.m.
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Night Painting Workshop, Friday, Oct. 9, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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Soft Pastels Workshop, Sunday, Oct. 11, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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ARTstars Workshop: Wacky & Weird Artist John Hartt, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Oct. 12, 14, 16, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Acrylics Basics & Beyond, Tuesday/Thursday, Oct. 13 to 22, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Watercolor Loose & Expressive Online, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday Oct. 14 to 19, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Studio Art Ages 9-14, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Oct. 16 to 26, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.