Booking

Drawing & Design

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.

Winter Classes

Open Life Drawing!

Open Life Drawing on All Skill Levels, Ages 16 & Up
Drop in and Draw! Three hours of drawing from a live model for a low-low-price. Come to brush up on your skills or work on that portfolio! The poses will range from 1 minute gestures to long poses; nude and clothed model sessions. Models will vary from 1 week to 3 week increments. Bring your own drawing supplies (i.e. Charcoal, drawing board, paper, etc.) Easels, stools, tables and rolling carts are provided. This is not a class. No instruction will be provided. There will be a monitor present to accept payment and facilitate model poses. (Meets in W-6)


The first three Thursdays of every month, 7pm-10pm

Tuition: $10 (College Students with ID @ door and Workhouse Artists)

             $15 (Regular Student Price)


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Basic Zentangle® Workshop (Winter)

All Skill Levels: Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marisela Rumberg CZT

The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It is an empowering and uplifting experience. Absolutely no artistic skill is required to create Zentangle® Art. You can do it and you will love it! Our Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT) will guide you through this creative process that develops confidence and accomplishment, self-esteem, stress-reduction and well-being.


Winter Quarter: One day workshop

Saturday February 8, 11am-3pm

 

Tuition: $90
Materials Fee: $10, payable to instructor at workshop
Location: W-5

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ZenGems and Tangles (Winter)

All Skill Levels, Young Adults and Adults

Instructor: Marisela Rumberg, CZT

This workshop explores the fun possibilities of working with simple shapes, adding Zentangle patterns and coloring to create sparkling “gems”. The gems can stand alone or be incorporated into traditional Zentangle designs.  It's easy, and as always....no mistakes!  ZenGems are fun, relaxing and addictive!  Attending Basic Zentangle class is highly recommended but not required.


Winter Quarter: One day

Sunday March 1, 11am-3pm


Tuition: $90
Materials Fee: Bring your own color pencils (Prismacolor Premier recommended) plus $10 materials fee or $5 if you have your own Zentangle kit.
Location: W-5

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