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SUMMARY:Sunday Sculpting with Lydia Bratton
DESCRIPTION:Instructor and artist\, Lydia Bratton\, will guide this class through the start to finish of creating art through sculpture. Sculpture requires patience\, perseverance\, and sometimes a mindset shift to achieve desired results. \nLydia will stress the importance of trusting the process\, making sculptors of all levels feel capable and confident in creating a piece they can be proud of. Students will plan and complete sculptures they can take home and enjoy. \nSculptures will be left to dry for a week\, and students will return to paint their finished\, dried product before taking their masterpiece home. \nInstructor: Lydia Bratton \nClasses run February 2 – 23. Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $15
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/2704/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T190000
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SUMMARY:Acting for the Screen for Young Actors
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to teach young actors how to apply their acting skills to working on camera. Instructor and screen actor Amy Treat will guide and help young actors improve their confidence\, perfect their technique\, and learn the basics of performing for the camera. \nStudents will develop skills such as: \nScreen technique: How screen acting differs from live performance \nVisual storytelling: How to work in contemporary scenes \nBody positioning: How to position your body for the camera \nMemorization: How to memorize lines \nImprovisation: How to improvise on camera \nClasses run February 3 – 24. For ages 8-14 \nInstructor: Amy Treat \nTuition: $76 Tech Fee: $5 
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/acting-for-the-screen-for-young-actors-8-14yrs/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T200000
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SUMMARY:Drawing Skills (8-14yrs)
DESCRIPTION:This class will support the improvement of fundamental drawing skills\, while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  This session will focus on elements & principles of design as well as perspective. Come explore line\, form\, shading and texture using traditional art media.  Class may be taken multiple times through the year; lessons and subject matter will vary each session.  Media could include pencils\, charcoal\, colored pencils\, pens\, markers and pastels.  Supplies are provided via supply fee. \nClasses run February 3 – 24. For ages 8-14 \nInstructor: Lydia Bratton \nTuition: $152 Supply Fee: $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/drawing-skills-8-14yrs-2-3-2-24/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T210000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
CREATED:20250128T200613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T161718Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Acting for the Screen
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to teach actors how to apply their acting skills to working on camera. Instructor and screen actor Amy Treat will guide and help actors improve their confidence\, perfect their technique\, and learn the basics of performing for the camera. \nStudents will develop skills such as: \nScreen technique: How screen acting differs from live performance \nVisual storytelling: How to work in contemporary scenes \nBody positioning: How to position your body for the camera \nMemorization: How to memorize lines \nImprovisation: How to improvise on camera \nClasses run February 3 – 24. For ages 16+ \nInstructor: Amy Treat \nTuition: $114 Tech Fee: $5 
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/adult-acting-for-the-screen/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
CREATED:20250128T200612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T161007Z
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SUMMARY:Acting for Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and engaging acting class designed specifically for middle and high school students who have a passion for the dramatic arts! Led by an experienced and talented theater professional\, this workshop aims to provide a fun and supportive environment where young actors can explore and develop their acting skills. \nThrough a series of interactive exercises\, improvisation games\, and scene work\, students will learn the fundamental techniques of acting\, including character development\, voice projection\, body movement\, and stage presence. They will also gain confidence in public speaking\, teamwork\, and problem-solving – skills that are essential not only on stage but also in their everyday lives. \nClasses run February 4 – 25. Ages 13-18 \nInstructor: Shelby Mejia \nTuition: $114 Script Fee: $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/acting-for-young-adults-2-4-2-27/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T193000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
CREATED:20250128T200853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T160935Z
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SUMMARY:Kid's Theatre Exploration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAges 8-14 \nClasses run 2/6 – 2/27. Instructor: Shelby Mejia \nTuition: $114
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/kids-theatre-exploration-8-14yrs-2-6-2-27/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T123000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
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SUMMARY:Acrylics Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!  Versatile and forgiving\, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques\, applied to many different surfaces\, and modified with various additives. \nStudents new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor. \nClasses run weekly from February 18 – March 18. For ages 15 & up. \nInstructor: Michele Frantz \nTuition: $190  Canvas Fee: $8 
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/acrylics-basics-and-beyond-2-18-3-18/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T203000
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SUMMARY:Ink and Watercolor and Gouache
DESCRIPTION:In this five-week class\, we will be exploring the various mediums of ink\, watercolor and gouache and how you can use them together or separately. We will do a variety of subjects that are illustrative and how you can use these mediums that help create a story or a visually interesting subject. \nTuition: $190 Supply Fee: $20 \nClass runs weekly from 2/19 – 3/19
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/ink-and-watercolor-and-gouache/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
CREATED:20250128T200852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T161329Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to Drawing: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills\, these classes will explore the basis of all art … drawing! \nThis series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing\, such as gesture\, line\, shading\, proportions\, etc. \nSubjects will include still life and landscapes. Participants will provide some of their own materials (see supply list); other materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee. \nSession 2: The Shape of Things to Come \nClasses run 2/27-3/13 \nLearn why the circle\, square and triangle are so fundamental to drawing what you see. Supply list. \nSupply fee $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/journey-to-drawing-session-2/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20250419T032557
CREATED:20250128T200639Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Acrylics
DESCRIPTION:NEW TIME: 6-7:30PM \nJoin artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying\, vibrant\, and versatile\, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives.  Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are optional\, can be provided via supply fee. \nNEW: You will be prompted to indicate whether or not you need supplies. If you select yes\, the supply fee will be added to your total. \nClasses run weekly through March 20th. For ages 15 & up. \nInstructor: Michele Frantz \nTuition: $114 Supply Fee: $20   
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/exploring-acrylics-2-27-3-20/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class
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