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.
- December 14, January 11, February 8 (Second Sundays), 10am-12pm
- Register at bit.ly/BRNPnaturesketch or contact us at BansheeReeks@loudoun.gov
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.)
- Wednesdays, 9:30-11am
- www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-crafting-tickets-1533388629669
Encore Creativity for Older Adults — Ashburn
Encore Chorale of Ashburn Spring 2026 Semester
Encore welcomes anyone 55+ who loves to sing, or wants to give it a try! Our non-auditioned chorales offer 15 weeks of music, friendship, and fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. Every season ends with a joyful community performance that celebrates what we've created together. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Ashburn Senior Center. The tuition is $190 which includes sheet music, a rehearsal CD, and much more! Tuition assistance and scholarships are available.
- January 29 - May 7, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Register at encorecreativity.org/group/encore-chorale-of-Ashburn, contact us at info@encorecreativity.org, 301-261-5747, or visit our web site at www.encorecreativity.org
StageCoach Theatre — Ashburn
Improv Workshop for Adults and Teens
Enjoy an evening of improvisation! Through theatre games and short form improv exercises, you’ll learn the art of thinking fast on your feet and telling a story. Fabulous fun for everyone! Intended for ages 16 - adult.
- December 9
- Contact us at info@stagecoachtc.com, 571-477-9444, or visit our website at stagecoachtc.com/workshops
The Artists in Middleburg
Weekly Watercolor Workshop Series
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.
- Every Monday beginning September 8
- For more information and to register visit www.theartistsinmiddleburg.org/classes-programs-and-events
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!


