Art Classes in Washington, DC

In this beginning level jewelry making class, learn the basic techniques of metalsmithing. During the eight week course you will create a minimum of four professionally finished projects (for example, rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets) in sterling silver while learning layout, sawing, forging, texturing, filing, polishing, soldering, and basic...

Create wonderful, wearable jewelry using copper, brass, silver, or other metals. Learn or improve your skills in the techniques of sawing, drilling, piercing, filing, soldering, riveting, texturing, basic forging, milling, and polishing. Learn to set gemstones into pendants, rings, or bracelets. Small class size ensures one-on-one instructor guidance. ...

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings. Today’s cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how. Learn how YOU, not the...

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. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker...

Join us for a great afternoon or evening of flower design. The Sampler classes are for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design...

The Monuments and Memorials photo safari provides basic instruction on all aspects of travel photography, explains F-stops, shutter speeds, white balance, ISO settings, and reviews composition techniques for taking pictures of people and places. Learn how to use your camera in the field, not in a classroom on this DC photography tour! After a 45-minute...

Make a Mosaic: Create coasters and trivets with flair Coasters and trivets keep your furniture safe and looking fine, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good while doing it. Arrange brightly colored glass pieces on ceramic tile to create drink- and food-saving statement pieces. Our Host has tips for creating patterns, setting, edging, and laying...

Make a Mosaic: Create coasters and trivets with flair Coasters and trivets keep your furniture safe and looking fine, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good while doing it. Arrange brightly colored glass pieces on ceramic tile to create drink- and food-saving statement pieces. Our Host has tips for creating patterns, setting, edging, and...

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...

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,...

Shooting in a studio provides a special opportunity to control light for portraits and full-body photography and is something that can be set up in the home. Learn what's involved to make a small studio and how to equip it with the right gear. Spend the morning with Professional Photographer Roy Sewall exploring his small studio that has helped him...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Your next night out just got a whole lot more creative. At the Original Paint Nite, you'll surprise yourself with what you can do in just two hours when you go from blank canvas to completed masterpiece, all while enjoying wine, snacks and upbeat tunes at your new favorite local venue. No experience...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Masterpieces are no longer just for Masters. At the Original Paint Nite, you'll party and paint AND walk away with your own amazing creation! Our talented local artist will take you step-by-simple-step through all you need to know to create your painting. No experience necessary – and we promise...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Think you aren't an artist? Think again! At the Original Paint Nite, you'll be amazed at what you can do when our talented local artist takes you through the steps to paint your very own version of the featured painting. Absolutely no experience necessary! Just bring your creative side and your love...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Make some more YAY this week and come on out to an Original Paint Nite party. You'll laugh and lift a glass with your favorite people and oh yeah, create a masterpiece step-by-step in under two hours. Our master artist will guide you through the whole process - no matter what your experience level,...