CIY Pottery Studio — Ashburn

Darted Pitcher with 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 Welcome! Member: $165.00 | Non-Member: $185.00

Mini Pumpkins and Hanging Acorns with 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

Loudoun Symphony Youth Orchestra

Summer Orchestral Institute: Primo Strings & Concert Orchestra

The LSYO Summer Orchestral Institute (SOI) brings together world-class performers and young orchestral musicians from across Northern Virginia for a week of music-making and orchestral study. As a member of one of our leveled SOI ensembles, each musician will work with professional conductors, coaches, and performers to hone their orchestral and ensemble skills.​​​ Primo Strings: Beginning string musicians of all ages with a minimum of one year of private or ensemble experience. Concert Orchestra: Young orchestral musicians of all ages with at least two years of ensemble experience. All Primo Strings & Concert Orchestra SOI events will take place at Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 20175.

  • Sunday, July 26 (5:00-7:30 p.m.). Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.).
  • Registration, tuition, and audition requirements at www.loudounsymphony.org/lsyo-summer.

Summer Orchestral Institute: Advanced Chamber Strings

The LSYO Summer Orchestral Institute (SOI) brings together world-class performers and young orchestral musicians from across Northern Virginia for a week of music-making and orchestral study. As a member of one of our leveled SOI ensembles, each musician will work with professional conductors, coaches, and performers to hone their orchestral and ensemble skills.​​​ Advanced string players, grades 7-12, are invited to audition for this small advanced ensemble. At least 5 years of study and 3 years of ensemble experience are required. Welcome & orientation (Sunday, July 26) and final concert (Friday, July 31) will be held at Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 20175. Weekday rehearsals (Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30) will be held at Catoctin School of Music, 25 E First St SE, Suite #100, Leesburg, VA 20175.

  • Sunday, July 26 (5:00-7:30 p.m.). Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30 (5:30-9:30 p.m.). Friday, July 31 (1:00-4:00 p.m.).
  • Registration, tuition, and audition requirements at www.loudounsymphony.org/lsyo-summer.

Suzanne Lago Arthur

Kids' Realistic Painting Summer Camp

Does your creative child want to learn how to paint realistically? This week long summer camp taught by award winning artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur is the perfect introduction and is now being offered only once a year! Campers will learn the fundamentals in drawing, color theory and painting technique in watercolor, gouache and acrylic in this fun camp. A daily packed snack is encouraged. Tuition includes all necessary art materials. Ages 8 - 11. Mature 7 year-olds also welcome. $300.

Teen Realistic Painting Summer Workshop

Teens will love this week long realistic painting summer workshop taught by award winning artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur! Perfect for the beginner to more advanced teen artist. Topics covered will include drawing, color theory and techniques in watercolor, gouache and acrylic painting. Tuition includes all necessary art materials. Ages: 12 -16. $300.

Painter's Focus Workshop: "Edges"

Are you looking to bring more of a painterly feel to your work? Attention to your edges are how you do it. In this class you will learn the four types of common edges in oil painting: Hard, Soft, Firm & Lost. Painter and instructor Suzanne Lago Arthur will explain how you make them and when to use them. Students will then create their own paintings from direct observation utilizing the techniques they have learned. “Edges” is the first of a new series of one-day workshops that are designed by Lago Arthur to address some of the main concerns of painters. Cost: $165. All materials are provided. Where: The Gathering Place at Faith Chapel (14188 Chapel Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176).

"Beginner Beginner" Adult Painting Bootcamp

Do you want to learn how to paint in oils but don’t know how to get started? Or perhaps you have taken some classes in the past but are not sure how to begin again? Then the “Beginner Beginner” Adult Painting Boot Camp is for you! Designed similar to a “Sip & Paint” style class with one clear difference, you will actually learn how to paint "from life" in this one—not just copy someone else’s painting. All materials will be provided. Makes for a fun night out with friends. You are welcome to bring your own beverage and snacks if you want!

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.

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!