Atelier Garage — Marcia Klioze — Leesburg

Portrait and Still Life Oil Painting Classes

Join artist, Marcia Klioze in the friendly ambiance of her home /studio for oil painting classes. Participants paint their choice of either portraiture or still life. Concentration on still life focuses on the beauty found in simple things, and portraiture is taught with an emphasis on choosing a good photo reference. We focus on blocking in, color, value, and composition. Classes are designed to teach painting fundamentals such as: seeing the big shapes, analyzing value shifts, controlling edge quality, and color. Demos are provided and because classes are small there's plenty of individual instruction. All levels are welcome!

Bella Vista Photography — Mary Louise Ravese

Smartphone Photography: iPhone Basics and Beyond

The smartphone is the camera many people have with them at all times. The phone's integrated camera has advanced with each generation, now making it worthy of our attention as a legitimate camera. Learn how to more fully use "native" iPhone camera functionality, as well as additional apps to control the camera (ProCamera) and edit images (SnapSeed) right on the iPhone. Additional accessories for smartphone photography will also be discussed. This workshop is suitable for participants with an iPhone 6 or later model. Class held at ArtSpace Herndon.

Digital Photography Essentials, 1/2 Day Class

This beginner class is for digital camera users who are interested in learning how to successfully use their camera beyond automatic/program modes. The class concentrates on the 5 most essential camera settings that have the most impact on the look of a photograph: focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance. We also discuss how to interpret the image histogram, a camera feedback mechanism, and use that information to adjust and optimize image exposure for the next shot. Students learn how to adjust these settings using their own camera and do some quick practice exercises to reinforce what they've learned. Class is held at ArtSpace Herndon.

Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers — Carver Center, Purcellville

Appalachian Stomp Clogging Workshop

International choreography team Darolyn Pchajek and Andy Howard, along with regional and local instructors, are preparing for a day of dance fun and you are invited to join them! Plenty of fun for dancers of all experience levels with FOUR rooms of instruction, including "Beginners from Scratch."

LisArts.com — Sterling & Elsewhere

Art for Children & Teens — Sterling Studio/Classroom

Fine Art skill building, in drawing, painting and art challenges for the budding artist. We will build art skills through methods that teach real art technique. Projects rotate each session, so there's always something new, but always included: drawing, color drawing, painting in at least two media, and 3-D design, in a curriculum developed in over two decades teaching. Students can stay at each level for 3+ years. Taught by award-winning artist Lisa Zadravec.

Loudoun Street Studios - Leesburg

Beginner Acrylic Painting

In this fun class, instructor Kim Richards will guide you to create an acrylic painting you will be proud to hang in your home. After a short demonstration, Kim will work individually with students. Topics covered will include: preparing your canvas, sketching your subject, color mixing and paint handling, varnishing and framing. You can either choose to work from a still life set up in the studio or work from your own photographic reference.

Loudoun Street Studios — Carol Buswell — Leesburg

Oil Painting Class: Fall Still Life

We will use the same set up for the whole session to explore drawing, value, color mixing, and glazing. $150

Oil Painting Class: Winter Still Life

We will use the same set up for the whole session to explore drawing, value, color mixing, and glazing

Loudoun Street Studios — Libby Stevens — Leesburg

Creative Pastels

Learn pastel painting in a small class setting , individual attention,open to all levels, open to ages 18 and up. Work from still a still life or your own photos. Supply list available with registration. 4 week sessions/$150

StageCoach Theatre — Ashburn

Horror and Monster Makeup Day Camp

Just in time for Halloween! Learn latex and makeup techniques to create scars, wounds, and disfigurements to enhance your scary costume. Note: must not be allergic to latex. Supply fee is included. Must register before Oct 23 to allow for supply purchases.

Broadway Bound Cabaret 2-Day Camp

Enjoy singing and dancing to popular Broadway tunes in this 2-day camp. Work on choreography to your favorite songs. Treat your family and friends to a micro-performance at pickup on the second day.

Audition Prep 2-Day Camp

Join StageCoach Theatre for two days of audition preparation just in time for upcoming Spring and Summer auditions! You will build and strengthen your skills through practicing cold readings and monologues, performing musical theater songs, and learning new choreography. You’ll leave with experience, confidence, and plenty of tips and tricks to master your next audition!

Improv 2-Day Camp

Learn various improv games to help you think on your feet. Find out why it is important for actors to be skilled in improv.