Workshops and Classes

Summer 2008

Art Camps

Summer Arts Camps
Summer Camps from the Arlington Artists Alliance 

Adult Art Classes

NEW CLASS!  Abstract Painting - Acrylics on Canvas
"We Throw the Brush Away"

Have you always wanted to create a painting but were afraid to try?  Have you tried other art classes and gotten frustrated?  This class is for you!  We will paint the canvas with a "craft" approach in structured steps, using non-traditional tools to manipulate the paint.  After this class, you'll be able to paint a painting so fast you won't believe it!

Option: Take the first class for $25.00 to learn about basic composition, applicable to photography, arts & crafts, as well as fine art.  Materials list is given out at the first class which is 100% lecture.

Saturdays starting July 12 until September 6 - 10:00 to 12:30 pm
Cost: $45.00 plus materials
To register, email Paige Powell at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Art Business Classes

Entrepreneur Academy for Artists
The Entrepreneurship Academy for Artists (EAFA) is a business schools for artists that specializes in marketing and art business seminars, coaching and customized business consulting for emerging artists, artisans, designers and entrepreneurs in creative industries in the United States and internationally. 

Marga Fripp, the Academy's President is a social entrepreneur with over 13 years experience in marketing, art management, media relations, gender and entrepreneurial development.

Artists Groups

Artist Way
New Groups Beginning Soon.  Email Michelle at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.
Cost: Purchase your copy of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.

Artist Way Veteran's Group
Have you finished the Artist Way and want to connect with others in a fun new way?  Dates are being set so contact Michelle at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Health and Body Classes

Yoga and Pilates Classes with Beth Kramer, Local Fitness Instructor
Pilates: Thursdays 10:15 am
In the Lab
Contact Beth at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info and to register.

Yamuna Body Rolling Classes with Sheri Bergen
Tuesdays 9:00 am
In the Lab
Contact Sheri Bergen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to register or for more details.

Writing Classes

Writing Circles for Beginners 
Tuesday mornings 10:00 am -12:00 pm.
Cost for all four sessions is $80.

Writing Circles are designed with the beginning writer in mind.  Small groups meet for two-hour sessions in a relaxed, supportive environment, and explore various themes using creative writing exercises and prompts. 

Diving In: Searching Memory for Story - 6 Week Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, starting June 11th at 7:00 pm.


In order to make these courses accessible to all, they are offered at a minimal cost. However, please do not allow cost to keep from taking a workshop. Please contact the Convergence office to find out about scholarships. 703-998-6260 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it