Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve — Leesburg

Nature Sketching at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

Discover Loudoun’s hidden gem — a 695-acre permanently protected landscape — while exploring your artistic side with guidance from a Virginia Master Naturalist. This beginner-friendly class teaches fundamental drawing techniques, including blending, shading, and perspective, and invites you to slow down and observe the natural world. Enjoy time sketching outdoors on natural trails (indoors during inclement weather), with all art supplies provided. Fee: $15 (includes supplies). Registration required. Ages: 13+. Location: Meet at the Visitor Center, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg.

CIY Pottery Studio — Ashburn

Mask Workshop

Instructor: Sangita Patil Come with your imagination, run with your creativity and sculpt your very own unique mask! This Mask Workshop is an easy and fun workshop where you will be provided with a slab, a mask mold, basic tools, and guidance from Sangita who has sculpted over one hundred different masks. Duration: 3 Hours Skill Level : Experienced potters only! Member: $75.00 | Non-Member: $150.00

Try-It Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Catherine Langreney Give wheel throwing a whirl with this guided 3-hour session. Participants typically make two small bowls. CIY will glaze the pieces with your choice of color. They are available for pick up in approximately two to three weeks. Member: $75.00 | Non-Member: $95.00

Wrapped Vase with Flower Frog

Unleash your creativity by handbuilding a stunning textured vase adorned with unique stamps and cutouts. Complete your masterpiece with a custom flower frog designed to elegantly showcase your favorite blooms. Choose from a selection of glazes or enjoy the hands-on experience of glazing your own creation, making it truly yours. Join us in our vibrant ceramics studio for an inspiring pottery journey! Duration: 3 Hours Skill Level: Beginners Welcomed! Member: $75.00 | Non-Member: $95.00

Candle and Matchstick Holders

Enjoy a unique workshop that expertly combines ceramic hand building and candle making. Craft a personalized candle and match holder from clay, using a variety of texture rollers, stamps, and colors to bring your designs to life. After shaping your pieces, choose your favorite glaze for us to apply and your favorite wax to complete this beautiful, functional art that reflects your individual style. Duration: 3 Hours Skill Level: Beginner and Experienced Potters Welcome! Member: $95.00 | Non-Member: $125.00

Tequila Set with Tray by Steve Palmer

Instructor: Steve Palmer In this workshop the student will learn about hand building a Tequila Set. They will expand their knowledge of different ways of finishing the surface of the piece by using stencils and layering underglaze colors on the clay to create a dynamic surface design. We will discuss size and proportion in the class to ensure that their pieces work as a whole unit. At the end of the workshop, the student will have a finished piece and the skills and hopefully the inspiration to continue making more art. Duration: 6 Hours Includes Lunch Skill Level: This workshop is designed for anyone with a working knowledge of the basic techniques of creating a hand-built piece. Member: $165.00 | Non-Member: $185.00

Workshop Needle Felting — Sleeping Fox Lauren Loran

Needle Felting – Sleeping Fox Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM Instructor: Lauren Loran Discover the joy of needle felting by creating your very own adorable Sleeping Fox. Our hands-on workshop provides personalized guidance, printed step-by-step instructions, and all necessary supplies, ensuring a seamless crafting experience. Plus, all felting materials are yours to keep, allowing you to continue your creative journey at home! Duration: 3.5 Hours Lunch Included Skill Level: Beginner and Experienced Welcome! Member: $90.00 | Non-Member: $105.00

Cheers! Tumbler Set with Tray Steve Palmer

Cheers! Tumbler Set with Tray Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM Instructor: Steve Palmer Explore your creativity with our slab-building workshop, where you'll learn to craft two stunning tumblers and a holding tray. Enhance your skills in surface finishing using texture rollers, underglazes, and stenciling to create dynamic designs. Our expert guidance covers size and proportion, ensuring your pieces are not only beautiful but also thoughtfully crafted. Join us and ignite your passion for ceramics! Duration: 6 Hours Lunch included Skill Level: Beginner and Experienced Potters Welcome! Member: $165.00 | Non-Member: $185.00

Introduction to Eco Printing by Margaret Hluch S

Introduction to Eco Printing Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM Instructor: Margaret Hluch Join us for an immersive workshop on silk, where you'll create a stunning silk scarf using natural Eco printing techniques. All materials are included, such as prepared silk, mordants, and fresh leaves including eucalyptus. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and let nature inspire your art! Duration: 4.5Hours Skill Level: Beginners are Welcome! Price: $155.00

Darted Pitcher Steve Palmer

Darted Pitcher Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM Instructor: Steve Palmer In this one-day workshop, students will learn how to create a slab-built, darted pitcher from start to finish. We’ll begin the day with a guided demo and hands-on instruction in constructing this unique form, focusing on how darting can be used to shape and refine volume. In the afternoon, we’ll finish construction and move on to surface decoration using underglazes. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a completed piece and the skills—and hopefully the inspiration—to keep experimenting with darted forms in your own work. Duration: 6 Hours Includes Lunch Skill Level: Beginner and Experienced Potters Welcomed! Member: $165.00 | Non-Member: $185.00

Mini Pumpkins and Hanging Acorns Lauren Loran Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM

Mini Pumpkins and Hanging Acorns Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Instructor: Lauren Loran Join us for a delightful needle felting workshop where you'll create charming Mini Pumpkins and Hanging Acorns. Enjoy hands-on guidance and printed step-by-step instructions as you craft, with all felting materials yours to keep. Unleash your creativity in our welcoming creative studio and take home your new creations! Duration: 3.5 Hours Lunch included Skill Level: Beginner and Experienced Potters Welcome! Member: $90.00 | Non-Member: $105.00

CRAFT Theatre Company — Lucketts

Coffee & Crafting

Regular Wednesday morning meet up from 9:30-11am. Come by for coffee, community, and crafts! Faith Chapel Gathering Place for All is letting us use their space (and playroom for young kids!) as a third space to hang out and be together. And sister company CRAFT is bringing their tiny pop-up art shop to the space with (optional) crafts for kids and adults alike! (Coffee, coloring, and good company is free! Additional crafts for kids and adults range in price from $2-30.)

Encore Creativity for Older Adults — Ashburn

Encore University — Lifelong Learning for Adults 55+

Encore University keeps you singing, creating, and learning! Welcome to Encore’s online learning platform. We offer several different opportunities to learn, including two monthly masterclass series and 10-week semester courses in the fall and spring. Participants can experience a variety of subjects including singing, movement, drawing, writing, the latest research in creative and healthy aging, and more! Tuition: Pay what you will. Due to a generous sponsorship by AARP, Encore University is available for whatever you want to pay starting at $0. Attend for FREE, or if you would like to assign a value to this lifelong learning experience, chose one of the ($) admission tickets.

In Focus Dance Center at Faith Chapel Gathering Place — Lucketts

Dance Classes for Ages 2 through Adult — All Abilities

In Focus offers dance classes for ages 2 through adult, all abilities, including Creative Dance, Musical Theater, Lyrical, Jazz and more!

The Artists in Middleburg

Watercolor Painting Class

Join us for a weekly watercolor workshop where each session focuses on a specific style or skill. Sessions will include drawing, composition, and guided exercises. Patty will demonstrate techniques, provide inspiration from other artists, and encourage participants to work toward completed pieces. A still life setup will be available each week, and participants are also welcome to bring their own reference photos.

Oil/Acrylic Painting Workshop with Kim T. Richards

Easel Vacations - Let’s chase away the winter blues by painting the places that light us up. Revisit favorite spots from past travels or imagine the destinations still on your wish list. This class will guide you in bringing those memories—or daydreams—to life on the easel.

The Global Local — Leesburg

Vintage China Cake Stand Workshop

Design something uniquely you at our Vintage China Workshop! Choose from our curated collection of rare and discontinued plates and teacups, each one individually priced between $3 and $25, then select your hardware: $10 for 1–2 tiers $15 for 3–4 tiers We'll guide you through every step of the assembly process so you can create a one-of-a-kind cake stand perfect for brunch, high tea, or gifting. 🕰 Reservations recommended ~ select your timed entry. You'll have a one-hour window to arrive and choose your plates and hardware. Plate drilling is done on-site and may take 30–45 minutes depending on how many guests are ahead of you. If you'd like to wander, grab coffee, or explore while you wait, we’re happy to text you when your plates are ready or you’re welcome to stay and shop with a 10% off shopping pass in the boutique!

Waterford Craft School

Felt Spiral Fold Hats Workshop with Dawn Edwards

Create a bold, spiral-pleated hat in this one-day wet felting workshop! Using Merino wool and classic felting techniques, you’ll shape and sculpt a one-of-a-kind piece that’s both wearable art and functional. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Large Utility Basket Workshop with Karen Wychock

Learn to weave a large utility basket using reed and oak, perfect for blankets, pillows, laundry, or toys. Students will prepare materials, weave the base and sides, attach rims and handles, lash the basket, and secure oak runners with copper brads.

Making a Floorcloth from Start to Finish with Grace Rochford

Create your own beautiful 2’ x 3’ painted canvas floorcloth in this one-day workshop! Popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a durable and decorative floor covering, floorcloths are both practical and beautiful. Choose a diamond pattern, pick your colors, and bring your vision to life using provided paints and stencils—or your own designs. All materials are included.

Learn to Quilt — Improv Quilted Market Bag with Amie Otto

Two Day Workshop! Explore the freedom of improvisational quilting in this two-day workshop. Experiment with color, shape, and design to create four unique quilt blocks, then turn them into a fully lined market tote. A fun, creative class for all skill levels.

Patriotic Pair: An Embroidered Celebration of America at 250, with Erin Rodewald

Two Day Workshop! Create a festive embroidered medallion celebrating America’s 250th birthday while learning a dozen classic stitches. The finished piece can be displayed in the provided hoop or adapted into an ornament or decorative accent and is best suited for students with basic needlework skills.

Felt Bird Pod Workshop with Dawn Edwards

Create a cozy, colorful bird pod in this fun wet felting workshop! Using naturally water-repellent Bergschaf wool, you’ll craft a seamless shelter perfect for small birds. Learn 3D felting techniques, including using a resist, shaping, and surface design—no experience needed!