CIY Pottery Studio — Ashburn

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!

Loudoun County Public Library

DIY Adults: Turkish Glass Lamp

Make your own beautiful Turkish glass lamp. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Watercolor Workshop

Create a painting of a serene beach scene with step-by-step instructions from artist Megha Mehra. Space and supplies are limited.

Suzanne Lago Arthur — Lucketts

Kid's 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.

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!