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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.

Spring Classes

Drum Circle with Percussionist Tom Teasley (Spring)

All Skill Levels, All Ages
Instructor: Tom Teasley


Internationally acclaimed percussionist, Tom Teasley, will lead an all skill, all ages drum circle. Tom is the 2016 World Percussionist of the Year by Drum! magazine, has won numerous Helen Hayes Awards and was the WAMA awardee for “World Music Instrumentalist” five years straight. 

 

Through the use of vocalizations and stepping participants will develop a greater rhythmic awareness. Tom will also demonstrate some basic drum technique development. Beginners and experienced drummers are welcome to attend. If you have a drum please bring it. There will be some drums and other percussion for those without instruments. The program will culminate with a multi-cultural/ancient-futuristic jam session. Don’t miss this fun and educational community building program that celebrates global rhythms!

(Meets in W-4)

Winter Quarter (One day workshop)

Sat June 8 (6pm-7:30pm)

Tuition: $20 through May 1st
             $25 after May1st

 

Materials/Supply List: If you have a drum please bring it. There will be some drums and other percussion for those without instruments. 

This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Special Workshops

Golden Paints A-Z Lecture/Demo

The Golden Paints lecture and demonstration is a two-hour educational presentation on paint that covers a broad range of acrylic products and gives attendees a brief introduction to Williamsburg Oils and QoR Watercolors. The lecture covers pigment properties and paint formulations, gels, pastes, grounds, color mixing, drying time, health and safety concerns, and much more! Various acrylic materials and techniques will be demonstrated to enrich your understanding of the medium, among these you will learn basic tips for how to extend paint, make glazes, image transfers, acrylic “skins”, and how to mix paints with gels and pastes to create exciting textures! Discover the possibilities and become inspired with how these fabulous materials can be added to your own creative process!


When: Saturday July 20th from 9am -11am
Where: Gallery W16 - Muse


Tuition:
$10 for general public
$5 for Workhouse Arts Center Artist


Seat must be reserved 24 hours in advance, walk-ins will not be accommodated. 

This event must have a minimum of 20 people in order to run. This event maxes out at 50 people.

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Golden Paints Mixed Media Lecture/Demo

Learn about the wide range f Golden acrylic paints and mediums, along with the new QoR Watercolors, and discover how they can enhance your Mixed Media projects!  Get a good understanding of each product, their different attributes, and how to make the right choices in grounds and colors for the best intended application.  Learn what to put under paint, and how to layer, create washes, stains, and collage!  We will cover a variety of tools and techniques including the use of stencils, paint markers, dry media, image transfers, iridescent colors, and how to create encaustic-like effects. This is a great place for beginners and experienced artists alike to learn new techniques and be inspired by innovative applications.

 
When: Friday August 30th from 6pm - 8pm
Where: Gallery W16 - Muse


Tuition:
$10 for general public
$5 for Workhouse Arts Center Artist


Seat must be reserved 24 hours in advance, walk-ins will not be accommodated. 

This event must have a minimum of 20 people in order to run. This event maxes out at 50 people.

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Williamsburg Oils Lecture/Demo

The Williamsburg Oils lecture is a two hour educational presentation that covers topics essential to oil painting.  During this event, attendees will learn about sizes & grounds, using oil over acrylics, pigment grind, color properties, oil mediums, varnishing, solvent-free painting practices, and health & safety!  You will also get the opportunity to do several short hands-on exercises that feature some of our favorite ways to work with Williamsburg colors.  Each attendee will receive a color chart, product literature, and a small box of oil paint samples to take home.


When: Friday September 27th from 6pm-8pm
Where: Gallery W16 - Muse


Tuition:
$10 for general public
$5 for Workhouse Arts Center Artist


Seat must be reserved 24 hours in advance, walk-ins will not be accommodated. 

This event must have a minimum of 10 people in order to run. This event maxes out at 25 people.

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