Hands-on Classes at the Workhouse Art Center

Posted on September 13, 2011 By Alicia (Edit) Leave a Comment
Jackson Pollock imitation painting

Art is subjective. While some might argue that Jackson Pollock was one of the most gifted American artists of the past century, I still have trouble distinguishing what makes one of his paint-splattered canvases 10 million dollars more valuable than the macaroni-art necklace I crafted for my mom when I was seven. But whether you’re burdened with a simple... [Read more...]

Art Out Loud at Workhouse, July 16

Posted on July 1, 2011 By ejarrell (Edit) Leave a Comment
Mary Gallagher at work.

Lorton is a city alive with commerce and culture. Our art and music venues are the gems of our communities. In our city and elsewhere, people often divide the visual and the performing arts as if both exists on separate plains but more and more the worlds of artistic expression collide. See a collision like no other at Art Out Loud! Workhouse is hosting... [Read more...]