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An innovative collaboration of visual and performing arts and education in the unique historic setting of the former DC prison.

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Special Events

The Workhouse Art Center is host to many special events throughout the year; anything from ballroom dances, golf tournaments, the Collector's Showcase and much, much more.
Be sure to check back often for the most up-to-date events and happenings at the Workhouse!
Having trouble registering online? No problem; call us and we can register you over the phone at 703-584-2900.

For more information on Special Events click here.



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Date Night: Chef's Table

Instructor: Chef Kathleen Linton

Bring someone special and join us for an evening of cooking and fun. These classes are designed to be fun, relaxing and an escape from the daily grind. They are great way to learn some basic cooking techniques while enjoying your family and friends. The menu items will be prepared by participants working together at each of the cooking islands. Participants will be served a tasting portion of all the entrées. No one will leave hungry! These classes are very popular and a great way to meet new friends. Register early!! Every month you will prepare a new dish ranging from ethnic cuisines like Japanese, Thai and Spanish High Cuisine to Vegetarian and much more! (Meets in W-16, 1st floor)

Every Third Saturday of the Month, 8pm to 10pm
Upcoming Dates:
May 18
June 15
July 20
Tuition covers food and non-alcoholic drink for one couple. Bar drinks may be purchased separately at the bar.

Tuition for Date Night: $80/couple

Reservations are required. Reservations must be made at least two days prior to event start date. We can not accommodate walk-up ticket registrations to this event.

If you have any food allergies, please list the allergies on the billing page before you check out under "Additional Comments".

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Ballroom Social Dance

Join us for our monthly Ballroom Social Dance in the McGuire-Woods Gallery (second floor of W-16) featuring dancing, complimentary refreshments and cash bar. The social dance will be led by a professional ballroom instructor beginning at 8:00pm and the music, dance, food and fun continue through 10:30pm. All skill levels welcome!

*Need a refresher lesson? Arrive early for a 30 minute mini-lesson! Before each social dance, our professional instructor leads a short class from 7:30pm-8:00pm. While the Ballroom Social Dance will cover many styles over the course of each evening, the mini-lesson will focus on one dance/style each month! Please, note schedule of styles below.


Every Third Saturday of the Month:
Social Dance 8:00pm-10:30pm
Mini-Lesson 7:30pm-8:00pm


May 18 Mini-Lesson: Swing

Tickets:
$10 per person (Ballroom Social) and $5 per person (Mini-Lesson) *As of December 7, 2012- mini-lesson tickets will only be sold at the door. 

(Ballroom Social Dance tickets may be reserved online, by phone or at-the-door.)
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The Workhouse Arts Center is a program of the Lorton Arts Foundation.
All Images and Content Copyright 2012 Lorton Arts Foundation, Inc. | A 501(c)(3) Corporation

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