Hands-On Home Improvement Workshops - Fair Oaks Mall

TradeWorx Academy

TradeWorx Academy is Northern Virginia’s hands-on home improvement training center, located inside Fair Oaks Mall. We help homeowners, DIYers, and beginners build the skills and confidence to take on real projects—not just watch someone else do them online. Our workshops are taught by licensed contractors who know how to make home improvement approachable, practical, and fun. From tile work and drywall repair to backsplash installation, power tools, plumbing basics, and minor electrical, each class is designed to help you understand the process, use the right tools, ask better questions, and feel more capable in your own home. With small class sizes, every participant receives hands-on instruction, direct access to the instructor, and the opportunity to practice skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. At TradeWorx Academy, our mission is simple: empower people with practical knowledge, help them save money on home projects, and give them the confidence that comes from learning how to do it the right way. Visit [www.TradeWorxAcademy.com](http://www.TradeWorxAcademy.com) to explore upcoming workshops, reserve your spot, and see why TradeWorx Academy is changing the way Northern Virginia learns DIY.

Fairfax city

Fairfax

Virginia

TradeWorx Academy is Northern Virginia’s hands-on home improvement training center, located inside Fair Oaks Mall. We help homeowners, DIYers, and...

Fairfax County Police say a woman was assaulted Tuesday night in the Manchester Lakes area of Kingstowne. The assault took place at about 6:06 p.m. Tuesday in the 6900 block of Mary Caroline Circle (see map below), police said. A 42-year-old woman was walking alone when a man appeared from out of the bushes, grabbed her in a bear hug and groped her, according to police. The suspect then fled on foot. The victim was not injured. The suspect was described as a male of unknown race, 25 to 35 years old, wearing dark clothing.<strike></strike> <iframe src data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d6221.716046632271!2d-77.15062136720533!3d38.766960279590954!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89b7ad8257c36e0f%3A0xde5b855d66c9c42!2s6900+Mary+Caroline+Cir%2C+Alexandria%2C+VA+22310!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1449087893169"></iframe>

Fairfax County Police say a woman was assaulted Tuesday night in the Manchester Lakes area of Kingstowne.

The assault took place at about 6:06 p.m. Tuesday in the 6900 block of Mary Caroline Circle (see map below), police said. A 42-year-old woman was walking alone when a man appeared from out of the bushes, grabbed her in a bear hug and groped her, according to police. The suspect then fled on foot. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a male of unknown race, 25 to 35 years old, wearing dark clothing.<strike></strike>

Fairfax County

Washington Metropolitan Area

Kingstowne-Rose Hill

A 42-year-old woman was walking alone when a man appeared from out of the bushes, grabbed her in a bear hug and groped her, police said.