CIY Pottery Studio — Ashburn

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

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.

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

Kaleidoscope Ecoprinting on Silk and Wool

Explore colorful ecoprinting on silk and wool using plants from nature. Learn techniques that create layered, multi colored designs inspired by stained glass and kaleidoscope patterns. Students will leave with a silk scarf and a merino wool scarf and the skills to continue ecoprinting at home.

Ecoprint and Needlefelt a Wallhanging

Discover the art of ecoprinting and needle felting in this creative two-day class. You'll use leaves and flowers to naturally dye raw silk, creating a unique wallhanging, then bring it to life by adding a felted bird—like a bluebird, chickadee, or cardinal. A peaceful and nature-inspired way to explore color, texture, and design.

Jewelry Making Workshop

This two-part jewelry workshop explores wire and bead techniques followed by resin jewelry making. In the first session, learn about wire types, gauges, and tools while creating silver wire earrings and an adjustable ring. In the second, use UV resin, molds, and dried florals to craft nature-inspired earrings or pendants

Spoon Carving

Let the wood guide you! Learn the basics of spoon carving in this one-day workshop, from choosing wood and preparing blanks to safe axe and knife techniques. Using just three tools, you’ll start your own wooden spoon and gain the skills and confidence to continue carving at home. Materials and tools provided.

Warp Weighted Loom: The Next Steps

This two-day class expands on beginner warp weighted weaving but is open to all. Learn to set up and warp for tabby weave using provided looms. With extra time to weave, students can complete a small project like a scarf or table runner.

Clay Resist & Indigo Dyeing Class

Explore the art of clay resist and indigo dyeing in this hands-on workshop. Learn to mix clay paste, forage wild clay, and create unique patterns using block printing, painting, and more. We'll cover indigo vat care and surface design basics—no experience needed, just a love for natural materials.

Learn to Quilt: Zipper Pouch

Piece patchwork panels, add a lining, and master zipper installation as you create a beautiful quilted pouch. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a small, practical quilting project, your finished pouch will be ready to use or gift.

Kaleidoscope Ecoprinting on Silk & Wool with Theresa Brown

Explore colorful ecoprinting on silk and wool using plants from nature. Learn techniques that create layered, multi colored designs inspired by stained glass and kaleidoscope patterns. Students will leave with a silk scarf and a merino wool scarf and the skills to continue ecoprinting at home.

Avlea Folk Embroidery Bookmark, with Erin Rodewald

Students will learn the basics of counted cross stitch while stitching one of three folk-style bookmark designs by Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery. Instruction covers working on evenweave fabric with cotton floss, reading and counting a pattern, essential stitching techniques, and simple finishing options.

Ecoprint Combo Designs on Silk: Naturally & In Color, with Theresa Brown

Learn how to create beautiful plant prints on silk using the art of ecoprinting. In this workshop, students will imprint leaves and plants directly onto silk and learn techniques to enhance the natural designs. Each participant will leave with two silk scarves: one featuring natural botanical prints and another with a colorful background, along with the skills to continue ecoprinting using nature’s resources.

Jewelry Making Workshop, with Lisette Bez

This two-part jewelry workshop explores wire and bead techniques followed by resin jewelry making. In the first session, learn about wire types, gauges, and tools while creating silver wire earrings and an adjustable ring. In the second, use UV resin, molds, and dried florals to craft nature-inspired earrings or pendants.

Spoon Carving, with Ian Hart

Let the wood guide you! Learn the basics of spoon carving in this one-day workshop, from choosing wood and preparing blanks to safe axe and knife techniques. Using just three tools, you’ll start your own wooden spoon and gain the skills and confidence to continue carving at home. Materials and tools provided.

The Warp Weighted Loom: the Next Steps, with Diana Buck

This two-day class expands on beginner warp weighted weaving but is open to all. Learn to set up and warp for tabby weave using provided looms. With extra time to weave, students can complete a small project like a scarf or table runner.

Clay Resist & Indigo Dyeing, with Kristin Arzt

Explore the art of clay resist and indigo dyeing in this hands-on workshop. Learn to mix clay paste, forage wild clay, and create unique patterns using block printing, painting, and more. We'll cover indigo vat care and surface design basics—no experience needed, just a love for natural materials.

Learn to Quilt: Zipper Pouch, with Amie Otto

Piece patchwork panels, add a lining, and master zipper installation as you create a beautiful quilted pouch. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a small, practical quilting project, your finished pouch will be ready to use or gift.