CIY Pottery Studio — Ashburn

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

CRAFT Theatre Company — Lucketts

Musical Theatre Club for Kids

Don’t just take the stage - write the show! This club is for creative kids who love to perform and want to hone their skills while also having a ton of fun! Through this 6-month (18 class) course kids aged 7-15 will take the lead (with guidance!) through scripting, designing, composing music for, rehearsing, and completing a live public performance of their own original theatrical work! $100 per child per month, $75 each additional sibling. Monthly payment plan is possible.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults - Ashburn

Encore Chorale of Ashburn Fall 2026 Semester

Get ready for a new semester of singing and prepare for a wonderful season filled with music and creative wellness. Keep singing, find new friends, improve your health, and enjoy every moment with the Encore Chorale of Ashburn. Encore Creativity programs are non-auditioned chorales for singers 55 and over. With 22.5 hours of rehearsal time across the season, you'll rehearse an exciting and challenging repertoire of music in preparation for wonderful concerts at the end of the semester. Sing choral classics and new favorites in four-part harmony in a welcoming community of singers like you. Tuition is $190 for the 15-week semester, and tuition assistance is available via the registration page. Location: Ashburn Senior Center, 20880 Marblehead Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147.

Franklin Park Arts Center - Purcellville

Grand Enchantment Art Class

Celebrate Grandparents Day with a one-of-a-kind art experience designed especially for grandparents and their grandchildren! Get your paintbrushes ready to create an enchanting scene together while making lasting memories. This special bilingual (English–Spanish) class also introduces basic Spanish vocabulary, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month in a fun and engaging way. $20 includes Grandparent and grandchild. All art supplies are included in the class fee.

Life Model Sketching Class

Artists can further develop their skills in sketching the human form. With some guidance from instructor and professional artist Carmen Barros Howell, participants will sketch both short and long poses. Bring your own supplies; a limited number of easels will be provided, and tables/chairs will be set up for those not able to use an easel. Class is limited to 9 students.

Silver Scripts: A Script Reading Circle

This class is designed for seniors who enjoy stories, conversation, and performance, but prefer a relaxed, low pressure environment. Participants will read aloud from plays, short scripts, and dramatic scenes, bringing characters and dialogue to life without the need for memorization, costumes, or staging. No prior acting or theatre experience needed. You can read, or just listen, in this friendly and supportive environment. Stay after the class to watch and participate in the Storytelling/ Open Mic night.

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

You have seen Bob Ross create his paintings on PBS and YouTube, now it’s time to paint your own masterpiece along with a certified Bob Ross instructor providing guided instruction. Bring an empty pizza box to take your completed painting home and wear clothes that can get paint on them. Each workshop is limited to 10 people. All materials included in fee. Instructor: Donna Bartley

Franklin Park Arts Center — Purcellville

Art Discovery Trip: Glenstone Contemporary Art Museum

Explore and appreciate a variety of artistic styles and mediums and connect with other adults who share an interest in art and culture at Glenstone. This modern-art museum assembles post-World War II artworks of the highest quality that trace the greatest historical shifts in the way we experience and understand are of the 20th & 21st centuries, which are presented in a series of refined indoor and outdoor spaces. Lunch is on your own at the cafe or bookstore. Dress comfortably. Price includes transportation.

Start Lunch with the Arts

Bring your own lunch to this informal table gathering and hear from an exhibiting artist in our Enchantment/Encanto exhibit about their process and inspiration. Meet other art-enthusiasts or fellow artists and build community. We will end with a short meditation to encourage a deeper appreciation of the artwork in this exhibit.

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!