ADULT WORKSHOPS
Manga Sketching Class with Orion Zangara
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 -- 4:00 PM
Cost: $75 members | $100 non- members
Draw a manga-style warrior with step-by-step instructions by graphic artist Orion Zangara.
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In this drawing workshop, Orion will teach step-by-step instructions for drawing a manga-style warrior. Using Google Slides to guide participants through each step of the process, starting with basic shapes and building into a full figure. Just like constructing a house from blueprints, a drawing needs planning -- and Orion will show you how.
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All supplies provided. Adults and teens welcome. Registration required.
About the Artist
Orion Zangara is an illustrator and comic book artist based in the Washington, DC area.
He graduated from The Joe Kubert School, an art institution specializing in sequential art, founded by his grandfather, legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert. Kubert co-created the character Sgt. Rock for DC Comics.
Orion illustrated a horror Christmas anthology titled Silent Nightmares, edited by Michael Bailey and Chuck Palahniuk (the author of Fight Club) for Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, due out September 29th 2026.
He previously illustrated The Stone Man Mysteries, a young adult horror mystery graphic novel trilogy co-written by New York Times best-selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple.
Draw and Paint Your Favorite Animal with Amie Southers
Date: Friday, September 18th
Time: 5:30PM-8:30PM
Cost: $65 members | $75 non- members
About the Artist
Bring your favorite animal to life on canvas! Find a photo you love and save it to your phone beforehand — we'll use it as your starting point for a playful, expressive painting.
We'll break your animal down into basic shapes, then build it up using painting techniques like shading, blending, and detail work. Want to get creative with the background? You're welcome to paint it as shown in your photo, or use an AI app like ChatGPT or Gemini to reimagine the scene first.
Bring a snack and a nonalcoholic drink to enjoy while you work, and make sure your phone is fully charged so you can reference your photo throughout class.
Can't wait to help you turn your animal into a work of art!
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All supplies provided. Adults and teens welcome. Registration required.
Amie graduated from James Madison University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. Teaching art in the public schools let her give back creatively. She is continuing this journey as she creates and posts artwork for sale and hosts paint parties and art classes in her community through her small business, Paint Parties of Rockbridge! She truly enjoys seeing people of all ages light up when they create something of which they are proud. Her interests encompass many types of art but whimsical mixed media and acrylics are her greatest joy!
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop with Leslie Greer
Hands-on fall workshop with Leslie Geer Design at Staunton Augusta Art Center
Full Description: Join Leslie Geer Design for everyone's favorite fall workshop — the Succulent Pumpkin!
In this hands-on session, you'll learn techniques for creating a one-of-a-kind Succulent Pumpkin arrangement using heirloom pumpkins handpicked and harvested from a local farm. Each pumpkin is topped with living succulents and air plants, dried flowers, and preserved moss for a piece that's as durable as it is beautiful — long-lasting and easy to care for.
Whether you're new to succulents or a seasoned plant lover, this workshop is a relaxing, creative way to spend an afternoon and walk away with a gorgeous piece for your home.
Registration includes:
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Guided instruction from botanical designer Leslie Geer
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One 8" heirloom pumpkin
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A variety of succulent cuttings and air plants
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Dried flowers and decorative moss
