Fine Arts and Crafts All programs and activities will follow current health safety protocols.
Nature Sketch Hike
Fine Arts
(13-Adult) Join a naturalist for a hike focused on observing the shapes and colors found in nature and learn sketching techniques to enhance your observation skills.
Some classes may have supply fees so check class descriptions for details. Any supply fees are payable at first class and are non-refundable.
DFAJ
Art Above and Beyond
(6-12 yrs.) This mixed-media class offers a variety of fun projects including drawing and painting. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 4FA
10--55 minute lessons--$119
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SoRunREC Wkfld/Moore
Sa M
EB5.YSAU EB5.T2ET
9/17 9/19
12pm 5:30pm
$
8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$218 Day Time
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Begin
Mosaic ES
Sa
3X2.ZZ41
9/17
9:00am
$ DFVH
Colorful Art by Abrakadoodle
(6-12 yrs.) Explore fabulous artist tools and products. Create colorful paintings, imaginative drawings, and unique sculptures using watercolors, modeling compounds and paints. Practice “masking” while painting an abstract forest, take an imaginary tour to New England and paint Lighthouse scenes. Hear the buzz while sculpting busy bees! For outdoor class, please dress for the weather. DFVW 8--55 minute lessons--$165 Location Indoors SpHillREC Outdoors CubRunREC
Day Time
Code
Begin
$
Sa
3:30pm
PRL.SP7Z
9/17
DFVW
Sa
11:30am
YYN.ATK8
9/17
DFVW
Discover Drawing I
This course teaches fundamental drawing skills through various techniques and projects. Students need to bring an 11”x14” sketch pad and two drawing pencils (HB & 6B). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. DFGB DFVR DFVH Location (6-12 yrs.) Wkfld/Moore Mosaic ES Woodson HS (13-Adult) ProvREC SpHillREC Woodson HS
8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$138 8--55 minute lessons--$130 8--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$218
Cartooning
(6-12 yrs.) Sharpen your drawing skills, learn how to develop characters and illustrate background to create cartoons. Students must bring a sketch pad and black soft lead pencils (4B and 2H). Supply fee payable to instructor at first class or supply list distributed at the first class. 4A
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Begin
$
F Sa M
7pm 10:30am 6:30pm
DGA.C4Q FLU.IE8B FLU.NNUK
9/23 9/17 9/19
DFGB DFVR DFVR
T W M
7:15pm 10:30am 7:30pm
E5M.8EYV E5M.S22E E5M.V63E
9/20 9/21 9/19
DFVR DFVH DFVH
Enrich your parks!
Day Time
Code
Begin
Wkfld/Moore
F
FB3.7GQO
9/23
64
5:45pm
$ 4TA
Creating Comics
Students will learn about various aspects of drawing and creating comics, such as emotive faces, anatomy, and character development., and important elements in sequential story-telling in this Baroody Camps class geared towards those interested in creating their own personal comic books. Not just limited to the super-hero genre, this program developed and taught by pro comic book creator Arsia Rozegar (credits include Marvel’s Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and X-Men) delves into the hands-on fun of creating sequential art. Any supply fee payable to instructor at first class. DFVR (6-12 yrs.) Mosaic ES ProvREC Woodson HS (13-Adult) Mosaic ES Woodson HS
8--55 minute lessons--$130 Day Time
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Begin
$
Sa T Th
11:30am 6pm 6:30pm
7KT.BZYG 7KT.NFQG 7KT.7TJ1
9/17 9/20 9/22
DFVR DFVR DFVR
Sa Th
12:30pm 7:30pm
LEH.DSDF LEH.OSND
9/17 9/22
DFVR DFVR
Nature Drawing
(Adults) Join local naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler on the trails to learn about and draw the plants and animals that live in Huntley Meadows Park. Class focuses on basic drawing skills, color theory, perspective, shading, gesture, contour and realistic rendering. Emphasis is on experience over product. All supplies included. 4FPB
Learn more at www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org
10--55 minute lessons--$119
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Location
Day Time
Day Time
Code
Begin
Burke Lake Pk Burke Lake Pk Riverbend Pk Riverbend Pk Riverbend Pk
Su Su Su Su Su
72F.CIZE 72F.O03A 72F.GG5Q 72F.TLWV 72F.4IFF
10/9 11/6 9/4 10/02 11/6
10am 10am 10am 10am 10am
$ DFAJ DFAJ DFAJ DFAJ DFAJ
(Adults) This class is for art students of any level who want to understand and manage perspective skills in their drawings and paintings. Work on pieces in your preferred medium that explore basics of perspective, helping artists to learn concepts of depth, sense of space, proportions and dimensions. Perspective concepts to be covered include one point perspective, vanishing point and horizon line. Recommended art supply list will be sent via email before start of class.
(6-12 yrs.) Artists develop their own style while exploring opportunities for self-expression and creativity through a variety of art media. Supply list available at first class. DFVH
Location
Drawing with Perspective
4FA 4FA
Studio Art
Location
1--2 hour lesson--$26
4--1 hour 25 minute lessons--$76
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Day Time
Code
Begin
HuntMdws
M
205.U18N
9/26
3pm
4FC
Day Time
Code
Begin
ProvREC ProvREC
W Th
SSQ.FH36 SSQ.GGYJ
9/21 9/22
$
12:30pm 4pm
4FC 4FC
Watercolor Painting I
(Adults) Students are introduced to watercolor techniques and color basics. Concepts such as wet on wet, dry watercolor, color layering and blending are explored. Supply fee payable to instructor at first class. 4FC DFGA
10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$237 8--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$228
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
Frying Pan Pk ProvREC
W F
BC7.WW6P BC7.R7NW
9/14 9/23
9:30am 10am
$ DFGA 4FC
Watercolor Painting II
(Adults) Prerequisite: Watercolor Painting I or equivalent. Continue sharpening basic skills and techniques. Develop brush styles and individual approaches to projects and exercises. Bring supplies to class. 4FC DFGA
10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$237 8--2 hour 25 minute lessons--$228
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
Frying Pan Pk ProvREC ProvREC ProvREC
W W Th Th
9E5.RV7W 9E5.LH6P 9E5.OCGZ 9E5.P5OD
9/14 9/21 9/22 9/22
9:30am 10am 1pm 11am
$ DFGA 4FC 4FC 4FC
Watercolor Workshop - Botanicals
(16-Adult) For the beginner or advanced student, this in-person workshop teaches watercolor techniques through exercises that help you understand color and composition, and improve brush control. Artist Dawn Flores teaches you about paper, paint, drawing and transfer techniques used in botanical art. Basic drawing skills are helpful for drawing the plant specimen from which to paint an elegant botanical portrait. A supply list will be emailed before class. Bring a lunch. DFAK
4FPB
10--1 hour 55 minute lessons--$237
Location
1--6 hour lesson--$102
Location
Day Time
Code
Begin
GrnSprGardn
Sa
8GJ.E2KS
10/22
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9:30am
$ DFAK
Fall 2022
