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1 class in-person in Washington, D.C. has spots left, and 14 classes live online are available.

EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour

Washington Photo Safari

EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in the country, both traditional and modern. The traditional architecture is rich in its symbolism of the nation’s history, and the city’s modern architecture draws upon the past as its creates unique new structures. On this 2 and 1/2 hour photo safari professional architectural photographer...

Thursday Oct 26th, 8:30–11am Eastern Time

Drawing for Beginners

92nd Street Y

This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work. This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. Supply List

Tuesday Nov 7th, 7–9pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$265

6 sessions

Drawing (Intermediate)

92nd Street Y

This online drawing class will deepen understandings of line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective. Students will be challenged with a series of drawing exercises and assignments to develop their technical and compositional skills. Class meetings will include group discussions, demonstrations, and real time individual feedback. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

Thursday Nov 2nd, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time

 (7 sessions)

$325

7 sessions

Online Drawing with Graphite 101

Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom

This fun and informative class is ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Basic skills are learned or rekindled with this historic medium. Students will focus on developing measuring and drawing skills, as well as honing sensitivity in the hand. Unique projects in Linda’s curriculum improve hand-to-eye coordination while teaching how to measure for proportion. Best practices for sketching and shading...

Saturday Sep 23rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$160

4 sessions

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Online Drawing with Charcoal 101

Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom

This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class Knowledge of this traditional classical medium is required in most art academies. Why not learn the fundamentals here first? Unique projects in Linda’s curriculum present the basics of sketching and creating illustrations that contain incredible depth and tone. Linda shares valuable tips and tricks that will get you up and running on this medium. Ideal...

Saturday Sep 23rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$160

4 sessions

Fear-Free Drawing: Beginners Portrait Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Learn how to draw the human portrait in this inspiring, stress-relieving and online, live Beginners Portrait Drawing Class! The human face has been an inspiring muse for artists throughout art history, and this supportive, non-judgmental online drawing class will teach you the fundamental drawing techniques, tricks, and tools that you need to know to draw your own portraits. If you hear yourself saying, “but I can’t even draw a straight line,”...

Tuesday Nov 7th, 8–9:30pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$299

8 sessions

Botanical Drawing (Online)

92nd Street Y

Learn the basics of rendering a botanical subject in pencil. Working with a plant, flower or vegetable for a subject, we will go from beginning sketch to finished drawing. Capture lush petals, stunning patterns, intricate natural designs, and organic colors. Supply List

Friday Sep 22nd, 1:30–3:30pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$290

6 sessions

Online Drawing with Graphite 102

Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom

This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class This intermediate level drawing class continues where Drawing 101 leaves off. Students develop their measuring, sketching and shading skills with more challenging subject matter. Includes studying from still life set-ups, using tinted paper and larger formats. Ideal for the artist who wants to take their drawing skills to the next level. Prerequisites:...

Saturday Sep 23rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$160

4 sessions

Fear-Free Beginners Drawing 101

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Calling all beginners to drawing in this inspiring, fear-free drawing class that will unlock your inner-artist. Think you can't draw a straight line? Think again! Everyone can draw... including you, and we will guide you every step of the way in this fear-free drawing class as you learn to express yourself through drawing in our intimidation-free, non judgmental art-making space. Drawing is one of the most popular modes of artistic expression since...

Saturday Sep 23rd, 2:30–3:30pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$99

4 sessions

Fear-Free Beginners Drawing: All Levels

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Calling all beginners to drawing in this inspiring, fear-free drawing class that will unlock your inner-artist. Think you can't draw a straight line? Think again! Everyone can draw... including you, and we will guide you every step of the way in this fear-free drawing class as you learn to express yourself through drawing in our intimidation-free, non judgmental art-making space. Drawing is one of the most popular modes of artistic expression...

Monday Nov 13th, 6:30–8pm Eastern Time

 (7 sessions)

$275

7 sessions

Beginners Comics and Cartooning Drawing

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Calling all creative comic book, manga, and cartoon drawing lovers who are eager to express themselves creatively AND have FUN in the process! In this engaging and inspiring comics, cartoons, and manga drawing art class, learn to express yourself creatively while tapping into your inner artist! Learn the fundamental techniques of drawing comics, cartoons and manga while unlocking your unique artistic voice and personal, authentic self-expression....

Wednesday Nov 8th, 7:30–9pm Eastern Time

 (7 sessions)

$275

7 sessions

Drawing with Colored Pencils

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online botanical art class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Learn to create glowing colored pencil drawings! You will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Draw textures in natural objects and create vibrant landscapes as you learn techniques for clouds, water, and foliage. Beginners and experienced students are welcome....

Thursday Nov 2nd, 9:30am–12pm Central Time

 (6 sessions)

$349

6 sessions

Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined

92nd Street Y

Dive into anatomy and discover how to render realistic figures and portraits. Use graphite, charcoal, or your other favorite drawing medium to create lively drawings while honing your skills in understanding the proportions and intricacies of the human body. Work from live models via online video conferencing and participate in class demonstrations and discussions. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

Monday Nov 6th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$345

6 sessions

Botanical Drawing 2: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust.  A supply list will be sent.  Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1.ART requirement This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

Saturday Nov 4th, 9am–12:30pm Central Time

 (5 sessions)

$449

5 sessions

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Discover the Best Drawing Classes in Washington, D.C.

Drawing is one of the most versatile skills in the world and provides both personal enjoyment and economic benefits. Thankfully, you can learn to draw in using in-person or online courses, depending on class availability. These programs provide many unique benefits and cover multiple subjects, such as specific art styles. Knowing what classes are available can help you make an informed and intelligent learning decision.

Why You Should Learn Drawing in

is a uniquely engaging city with a large art scene that includes painters, sculptors, and illustrators. As a result, learning to draw may help you join this community and make new friends. Even better, learning to create art can be good for your mental health. Multiple studies find that arts and crafts can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Furthermore, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that artists can make about $24.02 per hour on average. Though this rate is well below the average salary, it may work well as a side hustle. For instance, you create and sell art in your freetime to make a little extra money. Or you could simply give your art away as gifts to your loved ones.

In-Person Drawing Classes in

Learning to draw in by attending in-person classes can provide many unique benefits. For instance, you’ll get hands-on support from a live professor who can walk you through your lessons. They’ll assess your art, identify things you do well, help you figure out where you’re struggling, and improve your skills and techniques. 

Thankfully, there are many in-person drawing classes in you can attend. Many include your materials in your course cost, which ensures you have all you need to complete engaging and attractive art. The following classes cover multiple subjects and can give you the unique support you need to become a better artist. 

Drawing

Drawing is a Stone Branch School of Art program on Rockville Pike that covers basic drawing techniques. You’ll learn about sighting, shading, measuring, and composing your artwork, as well as simple sketching techniques. Drawing accepts students of all skill levels and provides materials like paper and pens to ensure you can create attractive artwork.

Drawing With the Figure 

Drawing With the Figure is a McLean Community Center course on Chain Bridge Road that Figure Drawing is a Washington Studio School program on South Street that works best for people with intermediate drawing skills. It includes a live model who takes multiple poses to help you master techniques like perspective, structure, movement, and expressive qualities. Your teacher will help you develop a more personalized drawing approach. 

Drawing Fundamentals

Drawing Fundamentals is a McLean Community Center class on Chain Bridge Road that’s designed for students between 8-12 years old. It accepts all skill levels, including more advanced or naturally skilled artists. This program covers important fundamental drawing skills, such as composition, proportion, perspective, volume, and observation. 

Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing is a Washington Studio School class on South Street that features a live model. This model takes multiple poses to help you capture the human body in more depth and detail. In this course, you’ll learn how to draw gestures, contours, and values, as well as use drawing tools like pencils, erasers, and even charcoal. 

Drawing: Portrait 

Drawing: Portrait is a Stone Branch School of Art learning program on Rockville Pike that teaches you how to draw gorgeous portraits. You’ll learn how to use charcoal and pencil to sketch, texture, and shade your artwork. Each class includes a live model and a professor who can help you master your drawing techniques.

Basic Drawing

Basic Drawing is a course by The Art League on North Union Street in Alexandria, Virginia that teaches fundamental art techniques for true beginners. You’ll learn about using lines, values, gestures, and perspectives, as well as crafting shapes and texturing your work. Subjects include landscapes, still lifes, and occasionally live models. 

Figure Drawing 

Figure Drawing is a class provided by The Art League on North Union Street in Alexandria, Virginia, not far from DC. In this program, you’ll work with male or female models and master techniques like measuring, webbing, foreshortening, and gesturing. Each week focuses on learning to draw different sections of the body using inexpensive materials like pencils and sketch pads.

Virtual Drawing Classes 

If none of the classes we reviewed above interest you, online drawing courses may be a great alternative. They provide many benefits, including the ability to learn wherever you want. For instance, you can practice drawing while at home or even on vacation. Even better, you can take classes held in far-off places like Chicago, Los Angeles, or Houston.

However, it’s important to recognize that virtual courses have some limitations. For instance, you will typically have to pay for your materials, such as pencils, sketch pads, and erasers. Furthermore, you’ll get less personal time with your professor, which may not work well for people who need more guidance while learning.

That said, online drawing classes provide far more benefits than they do downsides. That makes them an excellent option if you want to learn drawing but would rather not go to an in-person classroom. Here are a few learning options you can consider that may work well for your experience level and artistic interests. 

Online Drawing 

Online Drawing is a New York School of the Arts class that teaches up to 10 people various drawing techniques. You’ll learn how to sketch, texture, and shade your work, as well as produce attractive landscapes and figures. This course’s live professor will create a program based on your environment and learning skills to ensure you’re comfortable.

Drawing for Beginners 

Drawing for Beginners is a 92nd Street Y program that helps up to 14 beginners learn the basics of drawing. You’ll use pencils, erasers, and sketch pads to practice drawing lines, shapes, shadows, tones, and perspectives. Even better, you’ll learn basic critiquing skills to ensure you can understand and improve your art more effectively.

Online Intro to Drawing Class 

Online Intro to Drawing Class is a Pastimes for a Lifetime course that covers basic drawing techniques in a fun and comfortable environment. Subjects include improving your hand-to-eye coordination, measuring for proportion, sketching, shading, and crafting 3D artwork on a two-dimensional plane. This course is designed for beginners and out-of-practice artists.

Private Group Drawing Classes in

Are you interested in drawing classes for private groups in for your next teamwork-building exercise? CourseHorse provides many unique class options that may work well for you. Benefits of working with them include carefully vetted programs, 24-hour confirmation, no booking fees, and adjustable class sizes up to the day it starts. 

For example, Virtual Group Drawing & Sketching teaches up to 255 people how to draw still life, landscapes, botanical art, and faces. This course includes support from a live online professor who can make your learning easier. Similarly, Virtual Pancake Art is a quirky, 100-person class that teaches your team how to draw while enjoying delicious handmade pancakes.

If you don’t see a class that interests you, reach out to CourseHorse to set up a private learning experience for your employees. They’ll sit down with you and discuss what kind of program you’d like to study. Then, they’ll provide in-depth planning to ensure you find the course that works the best for your team.