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SUMMARY:Plein Air Sketch & Hike
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 18+)  Meet at a different Loudoun County Park each month\, take a guided hike to a beautiful site\, and sketch your surroundings! Hikes will be 1-3 miles round trip. Dress for hiking and pack your backpack with sketching supplies\, a water bottle and snack. Contact Franklin Park Arts Center for details. \nThursday\, April 2  Bles Park   1:00 – 3:00 pm \nFriday\, May 1  Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve   9:00 – 11:00 am \nClick here to register for this free program\n 
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/plein-air-sketch-hike-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Life Model Sketching Workshop
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 21-100) Artists can further develop their skills in sketching the human form. With some guidance from instructor and professional artist Carmen Barros Howell\, participants will sketch from both short and long poses. Bring your own supplies; a limited number of easels will be provided and tables/chairs will be set up for those not able to use an easel. Class is limited to 9 students. You must be 21+ to participate in this class. \nThank you to the Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center for sponsoring the model fee. \nNew to our on-line registration system?  Give us a call or watch video below. \n CLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nClick here for tips on using PRCS Connect
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/life-model-sketching-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,For Artists,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
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SUMMARY:Planetarium Program: Gassy Giants
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 4+) Step inside our inflatable dome planetarium to travel to the coldest parts of our solar system to learn about our four gas planets! We will visit Jupiter\, Saturn\, Uranus and Neptune and learn about their fascinating history and mysterious moons.   Programs begin promptly on hour and late arrivals will not be admitted.   \nShow times are 1:00 pm\, 2:00 pm\, 3:00 pm\, 4:00 pm \nClick here to purchase tickets
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/planetarium-program-moon-melodies/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Open Mic: Courage & Bravery stories
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 12+)  The mic is yours!  Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series.    Listeners and storytellers are welcome — everyone needs a ticket.  Let’s hear your stories about courage and bravery — your personal tales\, stories about others or even stories from your imagination. \nStorytellers will sign up when arriving and if there are more tellers that time\, we’ll draw names at random for a turn at the mic. \nCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A TICKET
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/storytelling-open-mic/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Performances,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Sketch & Hike
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 18+)  Meet at a different Loudoun County Park each month\, take a guided hike to a beautiful site\, and sketch your surroundings! Hikes will be 1-3 miles round trip. Dress for hiking and pack your backpack with sketching supplies\, a water bottle and snack. Contact Franklin Park Arts Center for details. \nSunday\, March 1   Lovettsville Park       1:00 – 3:00 pm \nThursday\, April 2  Bles Park   1:00 – 3:00 pm \nFriday\, May 1  Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve   9:00 – 11:00 am \nClick here to register for this free program\n 
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/plein-air-sketch-hike/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Start Lunch with the Arts: Freedom
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 13+)  Bring your own lunch to our gallery and get to know Gita Far\, one of the exhibiting artists in “Freedom”.  Learn about her process and inspiration for creating her art. End the time with a short meditation that invites you to experience the exhibit in a more mindful way.  Limited space at our table — reserve your spot today! \nCLICK HERE TO RESERVE\n 
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/start-lunch-with-the-arts-ocean-treasures-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Freedom Art Days
DESCRIPTION:(All Ages)  Embrace your creative freedom – we’ll provide the supplies; YOU provide the imagination. use our “Freedom” gallery exhibit as inspiration for this open studio. February 4 and 18 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. \nRegister using PRCS Connect for class#263744-01 or 263744-02.  New to our on-line registration system?  Call us 540-338-7973 \nREGISTER HERE USING PRCS Connect
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/freedom-art-days-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T150000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Art Days
DESCRIPTION:(all ages)  Embrace your creative freedom – we’ll provide the supplies; YOU provide the imagination. use our “Freedom” gallery exhibit as inspiration for this open studio. February 4 and 18 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. \nRegister using PRCS Connect for class#263744-01 or 263744-02.  New to our on-line registration system?  Call us 540-338-7973 \nREGISTER HERE USING PRCS Connect
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/freedom-art-days/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Planetarium Program:  Sky Stories
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 4 +)  Step into our inflatable dome and experience an interactive planetarium experience. Learn about the constellations visible at this time of year and how to identify them\, along with other objects and phenomena. \nProgram times:  1:00pm\, 2:00pm\, 3:00pm\, 4:00 pm   Tickets $10 +fee \nYou will be seated on the floor with a cushion; chair seating and other accommodations can be arranged with advance notice by calling the box office 540-338-7973. The program lasts about 40 minutes. We begin planetarium programs on-time and late arrivals can not be admitted as it will ruin the experience. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before showtime; NO REFUNDS will be issued for late arrivals. This experience is not suitable for children under age 4 years. \nInstructor: Adrianne \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/sky-stories/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Performances,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T183000
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SUMMARY:Traditional Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 8+) You are invited to immerse yourself in a traditional tea ceremony to celebrate the Japanese Festival of Tanabata. (七夕)  Participants can wear one of our kimonos and decorate a floating lantern on arrival.  Quietly observe the tea ceremony demonstration lead by Hiromi Johnson and then participate with a hands on preparation to share matcha tea with friends.  Afterwards\, you can walk (or drive) to the pond to launch your water lanterns.  A serene and reflective cultural experience.  Limited to 30 participants. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/tanabata-a-japanese-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000
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SUMMARY:Bob Ross Painting Worshop
DESCRIPTION:(Ages 16 & up) You have seen Bob Ross create his paintings on PBS and YouTube\, now it’s time to paint your own masterpiece along witha certified Bob Ross instructor. Complete an original painting through guided instruction. Bring an empty pizza box to take your completed painting home and wear clothes that can get paint on them. Each workshop is limited to 10 people. All materials included in fee.\nClass#463716-01 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nClick here for registration tips for using PRCS Connect
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/bob-ross-painting-worshop/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,For Artists,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T163000
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SUMMARY:Red\, White & Blue Wheels Workshop\, Parade and Puppet Show
DESCRIPTION:FREE Event\n(All ages) Bring your bikes and other wheels – scooters\, wheelchairs\, strollers\, wagons – to our decorating workshop. All materials provided to ensure your wheels are “parade ready” for the Red\, White & Blue Parade. Park in the ballfields parking lot and meet at the Hillsboro Pavilion.  After you decorate\, you can ride your festive wheels in the Red\, White & Blue parade then cool off watching a puppet show. Beale Street Puppets will present an Independence Day themed show. \n2:00 – 3:15 pm Decorate your wheels workshop\n3:15 – 3:45 pm Red\, White & Blue Parade\n3:45  pm Puppet show
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/red-white-blue-wheels-workshop-parade-and-puppet-show/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Arts Center\, 36441 Blueridge View Lane\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
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SUMMARY:Play All Day VA
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the longest day of the year (the summer solstice) on June 20!  We are participating in the statewide initiative\, Play All Day VA\, along with other parks and recreation facilities in Loudoun County and across Virginia and we want YOU to join us for these FREE activities! \nLetterbox Search: Hiking+mystery+art = Letterboxing!  You have all day to search from letterboxes we have hidden on the trail at Franklin Regional Park. Stop in the Arts Center or the Franklin Park Pool desk for a list of clues\, or check out our event at Atlasquest.com  –>People–>Events–>Play All Day VA 2025. At the end of the day (7:00 – 8:00 pm) gather at the Hillsboro Pavilion for an ice cream party to meet other letterboxers\, swap stamps and stories. \nPaint a Patriotic Quilt Square: We will supply the 1′ x 1′ wooden square and paints\, you supply the creativity!  We will display them in Franklin Regional Park through July 4th. \nFlower Headbands: Create a tissue paper flower heardband\, after viewing our “Inspired by Frida Kahlo” exhibit in the gallery. \nCall 540-338-7973 to reserve your wooden quilt square.
URL:https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org/event/play-all-day-va/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Special Events,Visual Arts
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