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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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Phone Photography at the Renwick Gallery

Capital Photography Center @ Independence Ave SE & 4th St SE, Washington, DC

See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your Smartphone. Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity!  We'll explore the many creative and colorful exhibits at the Renwick Gallery and have fun capturing many exciting images.  Learn to use the powerful features built in to the camera app that will change how you think about photographing with a smartphone.  ...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Getting Started in Bird Photography

Capital Photography Center @ 1876 Mansion House Drive, Baltimore, MD

Wanting to learn all the tips and techniques for wildlife photography? This two-part class will give you all the tools you’ll need to become a successful wildlife photographer. Designed for the beginning/novice photographer, this course will get you well on your way in becoming a successful wildlife photographer.  Seasoned bird and wildlife photographer, Emily Carter Mitchell will guide you through all you will need to know about wildlife...

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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Antiques and Treasures in Lucketts Virginia

Capital Photography Center

The antique stores in Lucketts offer unique collections of décor, furniture, and knickknacks, making them a goldmine for photographers. We will be shooting outdoors at two stores that offer distinctly different types of photographic opportunities. From quirky and creative to unusual and hip, you will find that the antiques have their own personality. If you like textures, patterns, and subjects with character, you'll have a great time at Lucketts....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

Capital Photography Center

The majesty of the American Bald Eagle captivates everyone’s spirit. A representative of freedom with their six foot wingspans and sharp talons, these birds of prey inspire us all. During the wintering months between November and January, a large number of Bald Eagles are known to gather on the Susquehanna River at Conowingo Dam. Located on the border of Pennsylvania and Maryland, this is one of the best places to photograph them on the east coast....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Garden of Lights at the Mormon Temple

Capital Photography Center

The Mormon Temple in Kensington, MD puts on a spectacular display of lights during the holiday season, with trees, bushes, reindeer, crèches, and other Biblical scenes, some with live models. These lights and the unique architecture of the Temple itself at night make for great photography. Our shooting itinerary will take us to all the lighted displays put out by the Mormon Church each year in December. The bushes are decorated with 300,000 lights,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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St Matthews Cathedral Photo Safari

Capital Photography Center

Dedicated in 1913, the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle (which honors the patron saint of civil servants) plays a major role in the Catholic life of the nation’s capital. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Washington, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979, and President John F. Kennedy’s funeral was celebrated here on November 25, 1963. Designed by New York architect C. Grant La Farge, the Cathedral has been cited as having...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Morning On The Meadows

Capital Photography Center

Howard County Conservancy was created in 1993 through a generous land donation by Ruth and Frances Brown. With over 232 acres of meandering fields, rolling hills, varied habitats and gardens, this land is home of the 300 year old farm known as Mount Pleasant. Along with the natural treasures the conservancy holds, many historical buildings of Mount Pleasant Farm remains including the farmhouse, a carriage house, and several smaller structures. The...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Street Art and Mural Photography

Capital Photography Center @ Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC

There is no better place to photograph fantastic murals, street art, and neighborhood architecture than DC’s historic U Street and Shaw districts. Join Instructor Geoff Livingston and explore some of the most interesting and visually rich residential locations in the city. We will start in Blagden Alley and then hop on the metro to the Shaw Station, one of the most colorful neighborhoods in the city with incredible murals and great street scenes....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Close Up Textures in the Gardens

Capital Photography Center

Join instructor Lori Lankford for Close Up Textures in the Garden. Learn how to add more creativity and depth to your images by focusing on textures. This is a hands-on outdoor class where we will explore fall texture in the gardens, learning how to discover small details, depth, pattern, and color. Students will come away with techniques to use in any natural setting. Lori will cover: The key elements of texture photography and how to find...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Miracle on 34th Street Holiday Lights

Capital Photography Center

Since 1947, 34th St. in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, lights up an entire city block with a colorful display of holiday decorations. Nationally recognized by the Travel Channel, Home and Garden, and others, about 25 houses are covered with Holiday lights and decorations from the ground to the roof.   Join us and we will creatively photograph the famous Hubcap Christmas Tree, the Hanukkah house, the Utz Lady – Natty Boh house,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Wildlife Photography Field Practice

Capital Photography Center

Becoming successful as a wildlife photographer requires practice and time in the field. Join Emily Carter Mitchell in a community park near Joppa, Maryland that has an abundance of cooperative wildlife. On a paved walkway you’ll have the opportunity to photograph a variety of bird species including Tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, Northern Cardinals and more. Both Eastern gray squirrels and Black squirrels will run up to you asking for a peanut,...

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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Using Lightpads to Create Magical Floral Images

Capital Photography Center

Join Lori Lankford and learn hands-on how to creatively photograph using a light pad or lightbox. Lori will share her techniques for floral displays, shooting techniques and post-processing. The course will be a combination of presentation, hands-on shooting, and demonstrations of post-processing techniques. Lightpads will be provided and two people will share one, students are welcome to bring their own lightpad or lightbox if they have one....

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Spring Compositions at Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC

Join Judy Graham for an afternoon photographing the hidden gems and intimate scenes of the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.  We will explore the sixteen acres of terraced gardens, fountains, vistas, orchards and kitchen gardens, and meadows and wooded pathways. We'll explore the gardens concentrating on making dynamic images using the available light, selective depth of field, applying the rule of thirds,...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Lotus and Lilies at Kenilworth Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC

The elgant beauty of a Lotus flower is enhanced by its simplistic lines and is a true joy to photograh in all of its many stages. Each July, at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens along the Anacositia River, these floral beauties come into bloom.  Join Kim Kelly for an early mornig visit to capture Lotus flowers and other aquatic blooms, along with several winged visitors such as butterflies, bees and dragonflies in morning light. Learn creative...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Eclectic Hampden Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center

Hampden is a close-knit neighborhood in Baltimore that is known for housing many of the mill workers along the Jones Falls at the turn of the century. Join Instructor Michael Koren and explore a Hampden neighborhood in transition where the past and present collide. We’ll have opportunities to photograph the older fading industrial areas as well as the colorful stone homes in the area. Michael will also lead the group to a hidden area filled...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Chesapeake Watermen Heritage Days

Capital Photography Center

The seafood industry of the Chesapeake Bay has a long and storied past. Each year in St. Michaels, Maryland, the Chesapeake watermen and their heritage is celebrated through food, crafts, entertainment and the much anticipated Boat Docking Competition. In addition, on display around the campus are examples of the old wooden boats that harvested the Bay’s bounty. Come along with Kim Kelly and learn how to capture this fun event whether it’s...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Sunrise at Meadowlark Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA

Enjoy a lovely morning wandering through Meadowlark's extensive gardens starting at sunrise. This is a rare opportunity to enter the gardens at this early hour. We'll capture garden scenes bathed in soft warm light, along with lakes, a fountain and a gazebo. At Meadowlark you can always find fresh photographic material, from landscape details to flower close-ups. The plant life offers opportunities for fine detail photographs as well as dreamy...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Photography Scavenger Hunt at the Naval Academy Campus

Capital Photography Center @ 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD

Let’s have a little fun with photography while developing the “art of seeing” and learning numerous compositional techniques to bring your images to the next level. Kim Kelly will guide you on this educational adventure around the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Each participant will be given a digital booklet with examples of compositional styles used in creating impactful images. As the group moves around the campus, you will be looking...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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Fieldwork - Photography Basics @ Dumbarton Oaks Gardens

Capital Photography Center @ 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in hands-on fieldwork to reinforce your photography basics. Capture stunning images in the beautiful gardens of Dumbarton Oaks while practicing exposure settings and creative captures. Strengthen your skills and achieve the perfect look in your photos.

(10) Beginner 16 and older
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National Zoo Field Shoot

Capital Photography Center @ 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Discover the secrets of wildlife photography at the renowned National Zoo with this hands-on course. Learn how to capture stunning images of animals in their natural habitats using composition techniques, exposure control, and focusing skills. Unleash your creativity and take your photography to the next level.

(10) All levels 16 and older
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