Classes Washington, DC

Made for museum lovers and skeptics alike, our Un-Highlights tour of the National Gallery of Art will show you a side of the National Gallery you’ve never seen before!  Join our renegade tour guides on a high-energy, two-hour group tour through these historic halls with a “tasting menu” approach as you learn the crazy true stories behind...

What’s that incredible smell coming from the kitchen? Nostalgia. Here, you’ll build your own 6” Milk Bar B’day cake. Learn how to layer vanilla funfetti cake, frosting and crumbs with your favorite childhood flavors and complete the look with our unfrosted, peek-a-boo sides. Then, turn your cake scraps into scrumptious little B’day truffles....

Learn the basics of operating an airbrush with basic airbrush techniques. Students will handle several types of airbrushes and discover the difference between single and double action. A combination of demonstrations and hands-on techniques will be used to teach color mixing, blending, mixed media, stenciling, and how to use different surfaces. All...

The DC Day Star Tour is a comprehensive tour with one of the DC tour guides from Loba Tours. Guests are going to all the monuments & memorials while giving fascinating facts to make every visit in DC a memorable one. You will love the DC Day Star Tour, guests will fully engaged and entertained while visiting the wonderful attractions under the...

Roll like a pro. You will learn all the steps to make a great sushi roll, including a demonstration on the sushi rice, which is arguably the most important part. You will make a traditional roll and an inside-out roll with the fillings of their choice from the chef’s seasonal selection of vegetables and fish. Once you know the method and techniques,...

This course is designed for students with little or no salsa dance experience. This class will teach basic fundamentals of salsa timing, rhythm, footwork and an introduction to partner dancing helping you build a SOLID Salsa foundation. Our goal will be to raise your awareness of timing, technique & basic body movements so you can dance the night...

What do you want to be known for? What do people find when they Google you? How do you create a cohesive online presence? A clear personal brand can create opportunities for you. But how do you go about doing it? Few people have the time to ask, answer and execute on these questions. In this workshop, we'll identify some strategies to break down what...

We'll cover the fundamentals of project management, dissecting the differences between waterfall & agile project management. We'll then take a deeper dive into agile project management, highlighting best practices for proper planning and execution. By the end of the class, you'll be equipped with the techniques and know-how to manage multiple...

For beginners with little or no past experience with soccer. The sport is new to you, or you have not played it in years. This class will review basic technique, soccer skills, and rules of the game. Covers dribbling, passing, shooting, offense, and defense.

Design Thinking is an approach organizations use to better understand the needs of people in order to create the most innovative and intuitive products. This creative problem-solving approach stresses the importance of empathy, focuses on the experiences of end users, and integrates an iterative process as part of the final product. Great design doesn’t...

Join us for an intimate tour of aphrodisiac foods on the waterfront with husband-and-wife duo Chef Gari Thomas of Seriously Good Eats and Sexpert Reba Thomas, CEO and Founder of Sexpert Consultants. Our tour will begin at the farmers market in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. Chef and Mrs. Thomas will highlight local produce, herbs, cheese,...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Show up early to find your seat, grab a bite, and get a cocktail in hand. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Show up early to find your seat, grab a bite, and get a cocktail in hand. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to...

Need help with your DIY framing projects? Come by The Picture Framing Studio. We will have mat cutters and other specialized framing tools for you to use for fitting as well as the knowledge and support of a seasoned professional. Instructor will be available for advice and instruction on mat cutting, mounting and fitting techniques....

Social media is an essential part of marketing and growing your brand. Join us as we explore this digital marketing landscape and discover your social media potential. This workshop will provide an in-depth overview into the 4-5 major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Youtube). We will look at use cases from non-profits,...