Artisans United

Preserve, promote, and develop the arts and crafts

Classes

Artisans United Offers Classes

Class Location and How to Register

Classes are held at the Fred M. Packard Center, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale VA 22003.

To register for a class, visit the Craft Gallery of Artisans United, in the Fred M. Packard Center or call 703-941-0202

Monday, April 27, 2026–7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wood Carving

Enjoy new skills in a meditative art. Be decorative or functional with wood carving as you grow and adventure indoors or outdoors with wood projects. All persons will take home a small wood carving project. Carvings may differ from month to month.

Ages 16 years old and older. (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session).

The cost of the class is $5.00. Pay in cash to the instructor. Preregistration required. See above for registration information.

Saturday, May 2, 2026–1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Wool Felting around Soap Bar

We will be hand wrapping fiber to create an all-in-one loofa/washcloth. Each bar is individually hand wrapped using water and agitation to create a unique and interesting design. 

Use in the shower or at your sink. Just wet and massage the fiber to create a wonderful lather and it’s ready to use. The fiber provides a very gentle exfoliant which feels great on your skin unlike the harsh loofa sponges. 

In addition to the health benefits, these soaps are beautiful with very colorful designs. They make excellent and unusual gifts!
You will take home 2 wrapped soaps but they’ll still be wet. 
USE: wet under water and gently rub over your skin.

Minimum Age: 9
Cost: $10.00.

Preregistration required. See above for registration information.

Saturday, May 9, 2026–10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Polymer Clay Craft: “Try it You Might Like It!”

Learn how to condition, blend, texture, and bake polymer with the Potomac Polymer Clay Guild, the first polymer clay guild in the country.
Ages – 16 and up
Skill Level – Beginners/Intermediate
Cost per person: No cost, all tools will be provided
–Students will learn basic polymer techniques and decorate a finished piece.
–Techniques included: color blending, stripes, dots, texture, silk screens (using acrylic paint).
–Finished pieces may be the surface of a Nivea Tins, BIC ink pens, or zipper pulls.

Preregistration required. See above for registration information.

Monday, May 25, 2026–7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wood Carving

Enjoy new skills in a meditative art. Be decorative or functional with wood carving as you grow and adventure indoors or outdoors with wood projects. All persons will take home a small wood carving project. Carvings may differ from month to month.

Ages 16 years old and older. (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session).

The cost of the class is $5.00. Pay in cash to the instructor. Preregistration required. See above for registration information.

Monday, June 22, 2026–7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wood Carving

Enjoy new skills in a meditative art. Be decorative or functional with wood carving as you grow and adventure indoors or outdoors with wood projects. All persons will take home a small wood carving project. Carvings may differ from month to month.

Ages 16 years old and older. (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session).

The cost of the class is $5.00. Pay in cash to the instructor. Preregistration required. See above for registration information.