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Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative

At the heart of The Workhouse Military in the Arts Initiative's mission is the desire to help improve the quality of life for Military Service members and their families. Your support enables the WMAI to continue providing art therapy and arts experiences to Military service members and their families/care-givers in our community.


Please visit the "Give" page to donate a monetary amount of your choosing. You can choose the WMAI on the billing page to make sure your donation is sent to the appropriate program. Every little bit helps fund the program!


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The below programming has been made possible through donations, fundraising, sponsorships and grants. All the experiences listed here are specific to our Nation’s Armed Forces and their families. To participate you must be a direct family member of an individual who has served in any US Military branch or an Active Duty, Veteran, or Retired Veteran yourself. Though the experiences below are free, we do require each student register at least 48 hours in advance.

Tuition Assistance for Service Members!

Those who serve in the armed forces face unique challenges, such as frequent moves, unusual work schedules, stress, trouble sleeping, and more. These challenges make it increasingly difficult to participate in social activities that can benefit a student’s mental, behavioral and social health. The WMAI understands these challenges and is honored to back our military through tuition assistance in support of a service member’s personal goals in the therapeutic and healing qualities of the arts. This tuition assistance is open to all those who do or have served in any of the military service branches including the National Guard and reservists. Students are permitted one subsidy, per student, per quarter and must apply by providing a one-page, cover letter that demonstrates financial need and explains how taking the course will benefit them either behaviorally, socially, mentally or physically. Post course, the student will be asked to fill out a survey about their experience. The WMAI subsidy will cover 100% of the student’s tuition and any programmatic materials associated with the course. Personal materials and outside-class purchased materials will not be covered. To learn more, inquire at registrar@workhousearts.org.


Supported, in part, by the Potomac Health Foundation

Special Classes

Make & Take for Military Families

All Skill Levels, All Ages, this is a Family Class, Ages 5 & Up

Only Open to Active Duty, Retired, Veteran, and Family and Care-givers to Military
Skill Levels: Beginner

This workshop is deigned to be fun-filled, art-making, experiences for the whole family. Join our talented Art Instructors as they guide you through mixed media exercises where you’ll create a unique work-of-art by the completion of the workshop. Topics will vary but one thing is for sure – you WILL have fun! These experiences are made possible through generous donations, fundraising, and grants. Please consider supporting this Initiative to allow us to continue offering these experiences! Due to the high demand of these workshops, they often fill up fast, so please register early. If the workshop is full, we can place you on a waiting list. Please email registrar@workhousearts.org for more information.


Due to current COVID operational guidelines, space is drastically limited to only 9 students. All members of the family must register for a seat. We can not allow drop-ins. Students must register 48 hours in advance.

One Day Workshop

Saturday August 15, 11am -1pm - Instructor David Vickers - Abstract painting with sponges, rubber bands, and paper cups

Saturday September 19, 11am -1pm - Instructor David Vickers -Drawing optical illusions

Tuition: FREE 

Location: W-10 

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Special Workshops

Veteran Open Studio

WMAI provides free, weekly therapeutic and/or fine arts Open Studio opportunities that are exclusive to the military community for veterans to explore their creativity through structured and open-ended art experiences such as painting, sculpture and drawing. Open Studio sessions are intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in a safe, communal atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, and freedom of expression. Open Studio occurs every Saturday from 12-3PM in Warrior Way Art Studio in Building W-16. The second Saturday in each month is Family Open Studio Day, where veterans bring family members for a day of military family creativity. No previous art experience is necessary.



*Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, seating will be limited to 6 persons and registration is NOW required.  Please remember to cancel the day before if you cannot attend so others can RSVP.



Start Date:

Session A: Saturday August 1, 12pm - 3pm (VETERANS ONLY)

Session B : Saturday August 8, 12pm -3pm (VETERANS & FAMILIES)
Session C: Saturday August 15, 12pm - 3pm  (VETERANS ONLY)
Session D: Saturday August 22, 12pm - 3pm (VETERANS ONLY)
Session E: Saturday August 29, 12pm - 3pm (VETERANS ONLY)

Tuition: FREE to Veterans, Active Duty, Retired Armed Forces Personnel and their immediate families.



Materials: All Provided, please review the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Program at the Workhouse Arts Center website here: CLICK HERE and in your confirmation email.

All children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their entire attendance in the Open Studio session time slot.

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Recovery Forge Forging Open Studio

The Workhouse Arts Center has partnered with Recovery Forge for Metal Forging!


All Skill Levels, Ages 14 through Adult
Instructor: Adam & Donna Porras
The Workhouse Arts Center has partnered with Recovery Forge for Metal Forging! If you are a Military Veteran, Active Duty or Retired, every weekend from Spring through Fall join Adam Porras of Recovery Forge for free open studio time in forging. Recovery Forge's main mission is to teach blacksmithing and bladesmithing to Wounded Warriors, Active Military, Veterans, and First Responders. Learn more about Recovery Forge and "like" their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryforge


Due to COVID-19 Recovery Forge will not be operating this summer


No Registration Required!

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