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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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Mixed Media

The Workhouse Art Center hosts a wide variety of visual arts classes offered weekdays and weekends, at a range of times throughout the day. Try your hand at a new medium with a one or two day workshops or hone in on your skills with one of our 4 to 10 week classes. Having trouble registering online? No problem; call us and we can register you over the phone at 703-584-2900.

Check back frequently!

The Workhouse is constantly adding new and exciting classes and workshops throughout quarter. So if you don't see something that fits your schedule right now, check back with us frequently to see updates and new classes! Please note that every attempt is made to keep all print and online media up-to-date with appropriate class time and date changes when necessary and that all class times and dates are subject to change.

Visual Arts Classes Online

Paper Quilling Mandala Making Workshop

Beginner Students

Instructor: Trupti Moore

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make different shapes and use these shapes to make beautiful mandala. You can use this mandala as car hanging or wall hanging or frame it.


Winter Quarter: One Day

Saturday, March 20, 2pm -5pm


Tuition: $70

Meets on Zoom

Register

Winter Classes

Papermaking for Everyone - Pour Method Workshop (Winter)

All Skill Levels, Adults
Instructor: Marisela Rumberg

This hands-on workshop covers all the basics about Papermaking using the “Pour Method”: pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing and drying; also decorative techniques such as inclusions and pulp painting.  You will learn how you can easily do it at home - without making a mess! No previous experience necessary. Small supply list will be provided at the time of registration.


Winter Quarter: One day
Saturday March 13, 10am-2pm


Tuition: $90
Materials: $5 materials fee, payable to instructor in class.
Location: W-6, 607

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Visual Arts Classes Online

Paper Quilling Greeting Cards Making Workshop (Spring)

Beginner, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make beautiful birthday, thanks giving, happy new year, Christmas or any other occasion card.

Spring Quarter: One Day

Sunday April 11, 2pm - 5pm

Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided upon registration.

Location: On ZOOM

Register

Paper Quilling Flower Making Workshop (Spring)

Beginner Students, Ages 8 and up!

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make different shapes and use these shapes to make beautiful flowers and butterflies. You can use these flowers to make frame, magnets or decorate any item.


Spring Quarter: One Day

Sunday May 2, 2pm -5pm 


Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided in registration confirmation.

Meets on Zoom

Register

Paper Quilling Mandala Making Workshop (Spring)

Beginner Students, Ages 8 and up!

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make different shapes and use these shapes to make beautiful mandala. You can use this mandala as car hanging or wall hanging or frame it.


Spring Quarter: One Day

Sunday May 23, 2pm -5pm 


Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided in registration confirmation.

Meets on Zoom

Register

Spring Classes

Exploring Mixed Media with Color & Texture (Spring)

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: M. Jane Johnson

Students will explore using color, texture and pattern to create mixed media artwork.  They will start working with more representational images and learn how to abstract them through examples.  Working with acrylics, collage, drawing medium, and gels, they will see how to add dimension and interest to their work.


Spring Quarter: 9 weeks

Wednesday April 7, 11am-2pm


Tuition: $250

Materials: Supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10
Register

Summer Classes

Exploring Mixed Media with Color & Texture (Summer)

All Skill Levels, Young Adults & Adults 
Instructor: M. Jane Johnson

Students will explore using color, texture and pattern to create mixed media artwork.  They will start working with more representational images and learn how to abstract them through examples.  Working with acrylics, collage, drawing medium, and gels, they will see how to add dimension and interest to their work.


Summer Quarter: 9 weeks

Wednesday June 23, 10am–1pm

Tuition: $250
Materials: Supply list provided at time of registration
Location: W-10

Register

Visual Arts Classes Online

Paper Quilling Flower Making Workshop (Summer)

Beginner Students, Ages 8 and up!

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make different shapes and use these shapes to make beautiful flowers and butterflies. You can use these flowers to make frame, magnets or decorate any item.


Summer Quarter: One Day

Sunday June 27, 2pm -5pm 


Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided in registration confirmation.

Meets on Zoom

Register

Paper Quilling Greeting Cards Making Workshop (Summer)

Beginner, Young Adults & Adults

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make beautiful birthday, thanks giving, happy new year, Christmas or any other occasion card.

Summer Quarter: One Day

Sunday July 18, 2pm - 5pm

Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided upon registration.

Location: On ZOOM

Register

Paper Quilling Mandala Making Workshop (Summer)

Beginner Students, Ages 8 and up!

Instructor: Trupti More

Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into beautiful work of art. Use different color of paper strips to make different shapes and use these shapes to make beautiful mandala. You can use this mandala as car hanging or wall hanging or frame it.


Summer Quarter: One Day

Sunday August 8, 2pm -5pm 


Tuition: $70

Materials: Supply list provided in registration confirmation.

Meets on Zoom

Register

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The Workhouse Arts Center is a program of the Workhouse Arts Foundation.
All Images and Content Copyright 2012 Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. | A 501(c)(3) Corporation

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