The Lorton Arts Foundation conducted its first art class in its temporary home in the Shoppes at Lorton Valley center Tuesday morning, Aug. 7. Half a dozen children showed up for the collage class taught by education coordinator Mara Burk.
An Oriental brush-painting course will begin next week, and a full schedule of art classes and health and wellness classes is planned for the fall. By next spring, the foundation hopes to again offer classes on its own property in the former Lorton Prison Workhouse. A few workshops took place there last spring.
When completed, the Lorton Arts Center will be a massive arts complex including studios, galleries, dance and drama theaters, a concert venue and more.