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 professional ballroom instructors Bobbie Brennan and/or Cookie Bell 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.

Ticketing for the Ballroom Social Dance Series is now listed under Performing Arts and Film Tickets.


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All ages, All skill levels, No experience necessary!
Feed your artistic cravings!
Tease all of your senses in an interactive epicurean meld of creative cuisine and fine art! We supply all the raw materials & instruction in this fun, immersive, environment.  During each session, students will broaden horizons as they craft unique cocktails (or “mock-tails” for the little ones), discover new culinary tastes and techniques and create an original work of art. Tempting themes designed to inspire creativity will guide the recipes and artistic media used each month. Under the instruction of a chef, students will prepare a small-plates style sampler, along with a specialty drink or two prior to indulging in the visual arts portion of the evening led by a professional artist/instructor. Come join us in this art-making and culinary adventure sure to satisfy your artistic appetite. Bring your friends, family, or come alone! All are welcome! Interested in booking your own “Artistic Palate” for your upcoming bridal shower, work gathering or reunion? Inquire at registrar@workhousearts.org today.

Tuition: $80 per person
Occurs every first Friday of the month from 6-9pm.

Research has now proven that regular creative activity will increase personal creativity. If you are a parent, a teacher, if you work with others in the business arena, if you have dreams and goals of your own, you can become an ambassador for creativity. By introducing creative activity into your life—whether it’s your personal life, or more importantly into your corporate routine—you can achieve different results and get new & innovative ideas. How you envision your life, your business, looking at it from a different perspective is what ensures success. That is creativity. What is your creative edge?
When you bring the processes of meditation, art & yoga together, you find that the result can be somewhat like creating a diamond out of dust. During this full day workshop, you will learn to connect to the diamond which is you. You will learn how to relax & develop a creative practice that is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. By using guided imagery, symbols, journaling, painting & yoga – participants will be introduced to a meditative & creative practice where they can learn how to shift thought processes from fear-based emotions to love-based ones. Participants are asked to come with an open mind & a creative spirit. This day is an experiential one, be prepared to journal, doodle & paint!  All the material taught in this workshop is based on the new book, “Rise Above” by Whitney Freya.

Fall Quarter (1 – day workshop)
Sat Dec 16 (10am-6pm)
Tuition: $150
Materials: $30 added at time of registration, students should also bring a personal journal (no smaller than 9x12) & something to write with.