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Discover a wide range of art classes in Washington, D.C. that will inspire your creativity and teach you new skills. From painting and drawing to ceramics and photography, these classes offer hands-on instruction and the opportunity to unleash your artistic potential.

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National Gallery of Art: Un-Highlights Tour

Museum Hack @ 6th & Constitution Ave NW, 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 a selection of art across the National Gallery of Art’s collection. This is not your grandma’s...

(428) All levels 16 and older
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Jewelry Making Basics Workshop

Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA

Discover the secrets of jewelry making in this hands-on workshop. Craft stunning pendants and earrings using copper or brass, while learning essential techniques like sawing, drilling, and texturing. With a small class size, you'll receive personalized instruction to help you create truly unique pieces.

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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$260

4 sessions

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GEMSTONE RINGS: Bezel and Prong Setting

Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA

Learn the art of creating beautiful gemstone rings with tube and prong settings at Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School. Discover the techniques for securely placing gems and finishing the metal to create stunning pieces of jewelry. Enhance your skills in ring making and soldering in this four-week class.

(11) All levels 16 and older
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$260

4 sessions

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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Creative Composition at the Renwick Gallery

Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC

Enhance your photography skills with a hands-on exploration of art mediums at a renowned gallery. Immerse yourself in creative perspectives and techniques to transform your images beyond the ordinary. Unleash your artistic vision through unique angles and innovative compositions.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Outsmarting Your Smartphone at D.C.’s Monuments

Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA

Join us for a hands-on workshop in D.C.'s iconic monuments to unlock the full potential of your smartphone's camera! Explore the art of travel photography with professional photographer E. David Luria and learn how to capture stunning "faces and places" pictures that pop. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to outsmart your smartphone and take your photography skills to the next level!

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$119
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Fieldwork Photo Basics with Cherry Blossoms

Capital Photography Center @ 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC

Enhance your photography skills with hands-on fieldwork at a picturesque location. Master exposure settings, composition, and capturing the perfect shot amidst Cherry Blossom trees and iconic monuments. Join us for an immersive photography experience to refine your techniques and elevate your images.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Enamel Rings Workshop

Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA

Create a colorful enameled ring custom fit to your size. In this workshop, you will texture and patina metal, cut copper circles, form metal with dapping tools, and kiln-fire opaque or transparent enamels. Assemble this ring with cold connections and minimal soldering. Experiment with a multitude of colors and textures for endless variations.  Experience: All levels. Maximum 5 students.  All materials included. Preparations: Be in...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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$225
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World War II Memorial At Night

Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA

Discover the captivating magic of the World War II Memorial at night, as the lights illuminate the fountains and towers, while the iconic Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial create a stunning backdrop. Join architectural photographer E. David Luria and uncover the secrets of long-exposure nighttime photography and composition in this hands-on workshop.

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$119
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Photographing Spring Flowers at Burnside Farms

Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA

Join us for an afternoon capturing the vibrant colors and details of spring flowers in the countryside of Nokesville, Virginia. Learn flower photography techniques and explore Burnside Farms, a family-owned farm boasting over 2 million tulip and daffodil bulbs. Bring your camera, lenses, and a sense of wonder as we dive into the art of photographing nature's beauty.

(7) All levels 18 and older
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$130
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Introduction to Beading

Beadazzled

Learn about tools and materials. Construct basic earrings with headpins and beads. Create an 18" necklace on cable wire and learn how to finish with crimps. These techniques will launch you confidently into the world of bead stringing and design in just two hours.  Supplies: Basic Class Kit (available at the register) and enough beads in colors and styles you like to fill 18" of cord. Larger beads and a simple design for your first effort...

Beginner 18 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Natl Cathedral

Digital Photo Academy @ 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Undoubtedly the National Cathedral in all its grandeur has been photographed millions of times over the years, from locals to international travelers. Why not, it is an amazing structure both inside and outside and resulting photographs likely hang on walls and grace portfolios of favorite images. However, these images herein clearly convey that some photos are stronger and more powerful than others. Join our DPA instructor at the Incubus, for...

(146) All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Union Station

Digital Photo Academy @ 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC

One of the main transportation hubs of Washington D.C. and one of the busiest in the whole country, Union Station offers an abundance of photographic opportunities. Your DPA instructor will show you how to photograph the beautiful architecture, how to approach people for a quick photo during their daily routine, and how to find the best angle in any situation. Each person in the group of no more than 12 people will walk away with photos that are...

(146) All levels 16 and older
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$125
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Wire Sculpting

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD

We will be sculpting animals and humans out of 18- or 20-gauge wire, a perfect medium for small to medium size sculptures. We will mostly concentrate on the technique of making three-dimensional wire figures that can stand alone as sculptures

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Weekly Life Drawing

IA&A at Hillyer @ 9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington, DC

Our weekly Life Drawing series is an independent figure drawing class that allows students to work from a live model in your choice of mediums. While skill level is varied, there is no immediate instruction allowing each student to practice their drawing skills at their own pace. While easels, chairs and artistic ambiance are provided by Hillyer, artists are required to bring their own drawing materials.

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$45

5 sessions

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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field: Cherry Blossoms

Digital Photo Academy

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different...

(146) All levels 16 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Scott Key Park

Digital Photo Academy @ 34th & M Streets, Washington, DC

Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers markets, zoos, landscapes, and more, photos of which are included within. These photos are a mix of student and instructor images in many different...

(146) All levels 16 and older
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Enameling Basics Workshop

Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA

Create a colorful pendant and/or pair of earrings by enameling on copper. Learn metal preparation and cleaning methods, as well as proper techniques for applying enamel, including sifting, stenciling, sgraffito, and painting.  Experiment with leaf and foils. We will discuss holding agents, safety considerations, firing procedures, finishing edges, and surface etching. All levels welcome. All materials included.

(11) All levels 16 and older
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$135
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Peirce Mill

Digital Photo Academy @ 2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC

This old world historical site offers a photographer everything from shutter speed priority exercises at the site of the waterfall remains from any of 3 pairs of millstones. Take a close up perspective of velvety smooth flow of the water or a stop action showing the water in a stop action split second depiction. Your instructor will work with you to capture all gradations of various stages of water movement and then go wider to create a tranquil...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Franciscan

Digital Photo Academy @ 1400 Quincy Street N.E., Washington, DC

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Franciscan Monastery A photo workshop at the Washington DC’s Franciscan Monastery offers a myriad of lessons from capturing streaming interior light in the majestic sanctuary, rich with golden interior flourishes as well as photo ops of silhouetted figures against stained glass windows. Your photo instructor will also demonstrate a variety of photo perspectives of the exterior which dates back to the 1830s,...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Great Falls Park

Digital Photo Academy @ 9200 Old Dominion Dr, Virginia, VA

Both sides of the Potomac offer great photo ops but McLean, Virginia, 12 miles from the DC area, offers 3 overlooks of a lovely waterfall and the Maryland side only offers one overhang. Shutter Speed Priority lessons are part of your instructor’s lesson plan, rendering various sensibilities such as the velvety flow from a slow shutter speed as well as a, “split second,” capture, frozen in time for clear water. Panning will also be an option...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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