165,000+
Visitors per Year
800+
Events, Performances, & Classes
70+
Resident Artists & Instructors
58
Resident Artist Studios
10
Unique Event Rental Spaces
9
Galleries, and the Most Unique Museum in the Country
Discover What You Can Do at Workhouse
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Visual Arts Classes & Workshops
Ceramics, painting, glass, fiber arts, drawing & more for all skill levels.
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Camps & Youth Programs
Our youth camps invite children to discover their creative voice through drawing, acting, dancing, and musical expression.
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Music, Voice & Improv Lessons
Flexible private lessons for beginners to advanced performers.
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Movement, Dance & Wellness
Find your rhythm, your strength, and your calm with classes that let you move, breathe, and express yourself freely.
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Performing Arts
From stage to studio, explore acting, theater, improv and live productions.
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Veterans & Military Families - Always FREE
Enjoy free classes and workshops designed to foster healing, connection, and creativity for veterans and their families.
Events & Exhibits Happening Now & Coming Soon
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![A collection of Tibetan singing bowls, a drum, a gourd, feathers, and decorative objects on a blue tablecloth, with a dreamcatcher in the background.]()
Born to Live - Sound Bath with Iris McCray
Sunday, August 17, 2025 I W-16
4:00 PM 5:00 PM -
![Close-up of colorful painted flowers, including white, red, pink, and green blossoms with detailed leaves, on a light background.]()
Beyond the Clouds Exhibit by Mike Pacheco
June 21 - August 15, 2025
Free Admission -
![Close-up of the inside of a metallic pipe or cylinder with a reflective surface at the center.]()
Higher Purpose - Sound Bath with Iris McCray
Sunday, September 21, 2025 I W-16
4:00 PM 5:00 PM
NEW! Art Classes & Workshops
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![Abstract watercolor painting with green, blue, yellow, and orange hues and thin, red-tipped lines resembling grass or plant stems.]()
Encaustic Painting
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
![Close-up of a spiral-adorned ceramic or clay vase or sculpture with a detailed, textured surface.]()
Handles Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, August 30 - 31, 2025 (2 sessions)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
![Six decorative glass art pieces displayed in a glass case. They include abstract shapes, a blue swirl, a green pattern, a sunflower, and a design with blue and green cords.]()
Fused Glass for Beginners
Sundays, August 17 - September 7, 2025 (4 sessions)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM -
![Watercolor painting of a modern glass building with multiple floors and people walking, sitting, and standing inside and outside.]()
Reflections in Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, September 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM -
![Painting of a woman with long curly red hair, wearing a green dress, with her hands raised as if explaining something, against a dark background.]()
The Expressive Portrait Workshop
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 8 - 10, 2025 (3 sessions)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM -
![Glass art piece featuring white birds with black wings and red beaks standing on brown and yellow structures, with blue and white speckled background and a yellow triangle with red bunting in the top left corner.]()
Kids & Adults Fused Glass
Saturdays, August 16 - September 6, 2025 (4 sessions)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM -
![Colorful glass rods in various shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, and brown, arranged vertically.]()
Fused Glass for Beginners
Sundays, August 17 - September 7, 2025 (4 sessions)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM -
![A green and black ceramic vase with a rounded body and a narrow neck against a dark background.]()
Crystaline Glazes at Cone 6
Mondays, September 8 - November 3, 2025 (9 sessions)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Uncover Our Must-See Attractions
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Lorton Prison Museum & Lucy Burns Gallery
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Masterpiece Mini Golf
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Event Space & Rental
TryMe! Classes & 3-Hour Workshops
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Try Me! Checkerboard Plates
Saturday, August 23, 2025
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Try Me! Beads, Beads, Beads
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Acrylic Paint Pouring Basics Workshop
Saturday, August 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
About Workhouse Arts Center
Nestled in the Heart of Lorton, VA, Workhouse Arts Center is a Vibrant Hub for Creativity and Community Engagement.
Our mission is to inspire and connect people through the transformative power of art. We offer diverse programs, including art galleries, dynamic theater performances, engaging classes and workshops, and innovative exhibitions. Whether you're an artist, a learner, or an art enthusiast, Workhouse is where creativity thrives and stories come to life. Join us to explore, create, and connect!
Discover the transformative power of art at Workhouse Arts Center and dive into our world of exhibitions, performances, and immersive experiences—where every visit sparks inspiration.
Ignite Your Creativity -
Experience The Arts
Get Involved & Support
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Ways to Give
Fuel creativity and inspire the next generation. Your gift helps fund arts education, public exhibitions, and live performances that bring our community together.
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Become a Friend
Be more than a visitor—be a champion of the arts. Members receive exclusive perks like discounted tickets, early access to events, and behind-the-scenes experiences.
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Volunteer With Us
Love the arts? Lend your time and talents! From ushering at performances to helping with youth programs, volunteers are the heart of everything we do.
Visit us
9518 Workhouse Wy
Lorton, VA 22079
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday
11am – 6pm
Sunday
12 – 5pm
2nd Saturdays
11 am - 9pm
Phone
(703) 584-2900
Support The Workhouse
Arts Center
The Workhouse Arts Center, a project of the Workhouse Arts Foundation, raises funds to fuel inspiration and provide engaging, multidisciplinary community arts experiences for more than 100,000 visitors every year. Make a tax-deductible contribution to support Workhouse and its programs today!
Workhouse Arts Foundation is grateful for the support of the following partners:
