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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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Smartphone Photography
Capital Photography Center @ 4th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Smartphone Photography - Getting Started at the National Gallery of Art Learn to use the camera that’s always with you and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to create a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join Michael Koren at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography. Using our phone cameras, we’ll explore the Museum's offerings from abstract sculptures, colorful...
$99
Phone Photography - Covered Bridges Field Shoot
See the world in a new way with your phone's camera and learn how to photograph historic landmarks with artistic vision! We’ll explore all the photographic possibilities at two historic covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. We’ll go beyond the tourist snapshot and turn the mobile camera’s constraints (such as limited lenses, fixed aperture, no zoom, and a small sensor) to advantages using creative techniques of focus, exposure and composition....
$99
Phone Photography - Chinatown/Penn Quarter
Capital Photography Center @ 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC
See the world in a new way with the camera that’s always with you, your phone. Enjoy capturing images on your phone on a photo walk that’s designed to spark creativity! We begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with its quirky architecture and street scenes. The class will start with basic instruction on the operation of the native mobile phone’s camera....
$99
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Street Photography & the Art of Seeing: Nat'l Gallery
Washington Photo Safari @ 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC
Street Photography & the Art of Seeing at the National Gallery of Art If you would rather learn in the comfort of an air-conditioned space, yet still get a lifetime’s worth of Street Photo know-how, this is the safari for you! Washington Photo Safari is pleased to present this safari in street photography taught indoors at the National Gallery of Art by two time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, Essdras Suarez. The goal of this photo...
$129
Moving to Mirrorless
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC
Designed for multiple skill levels from mirrorless users just getting off auto or seasoned professionals who just made the switch. This class is designed to leverage new features only found on mirrorless cameras. Topics Covered Mirrorless metering: Leveraging live histograms to preview the edit in Lightroom reducing editing time zebras to get perfect exposure every time steady shutter speeds with IBIS and doubling down with OSS debunking...
$99
Story-Telling at the National Museum of American History
Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA
Unleash your smartphone's storytelling potential at the National Museum of American History. Capture powerful images, learn composition techniques, and master low-light photography to truly make an impact with your art. Join us for a safari designed for smartphone users, and discover the stories waiting to be told.
$119
Paper Marbling
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD
Marbling is a fun art with an infinite variety of patterns and color combinations. The process is simple and in addition to bookbinding, marbled papers can be used for picture framing, placemats, notecards, desk sets, collages, origami, lampshades, and for covering just about anything such as boxes and cans. This workshop is a challenge of artistic freedom and refinement! All supplies provided.
$55
Stepping It Up A Notch
VisArts at Rockville @ 155 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD
For intermediate throwers interested in improving their basic forms and going bigger; plates and platters, bowls, and vertical pieces. Students can work in the VisArts clay of their choice, but clay is not included in registration.
Intermediate
18 and older
Virtual Street Photography
Virtual Street Photography Zoom Session With a Pulitzer-Prize Winning Photographer A photojournalist is a visual storyteller. And as such, we tell stories with a series of photos and/or with one photo at a time. Street Photography is in essence a bit of photojournalism. Washington Photo Safari is pleased to present this new virtual safari in Street Photography. We are honored to have it taught by two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning photojournalist:...
Smartphone Photography at the National Sculpture Garden
Washington Photo Safari @ Constitution Ave. NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC
Join smartphone expert Elody Crimi for an exciting afternoon at the National Sculpture Garden to learn how to take great photos with your Smartphone camera. Topics include: an introduction to the basic (and advanced) functions of your phone; how to use little know features to drastically improve your photography; an overview of the most important rules of composition and how/why they affect your photos (with plenty...
$99
Alexandria and Old Town
Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA
Capture the essence of Alexandria's historical charm and colonial architecture with tips from architectural photographer E. David Luria. Explore the waterfront, Torpedo Factory area, and King Street for stunning photo opportunities. Join us for an unforgettable photography experience.
$99
Advanced External Flash Class
Capital Photography Center @ 1616 H St NW, Washington, DC
Expand your flash skills and take your photography to new heights with the Advanced External Flash Class at Capital Photography Center. Learn to use your external flash off-camera, master multiple flash techniques, and discover the power of light modifiers for greater control and creativity. Join us for hands-on practice and unlock the full potential of your flash photography.
$99
Creative Smartphone Photography Field Shoot
Capital Photography Center @ 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC
Creative Smartphone Photography Field Shoot - Chinatown/Penn Quarter 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 begin outdoors at the National Portrait Gallery and then explore the surrounding Chinatown/Penn Quarter area with its quirky architecture and street scenes. The class will start with...
$99
Jewelry with Gems: Stonesetting
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA
Beginners learn basic stone-setting techniques for pearls, cabochons, and faceted stones. Students are directed step-by-step through three or more projects. Some prior experience with metal-working is encouraged. Intermediate students work to perfect basic setting skills and learn new techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring personal setting projects. The Art League Jewelry and Metals program covers various aspects of designing and creating...
Beginner
18 and older
$270
Uncial Script Calligraphy
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD
Learn two European Manuscript Hands: Unical of Late Antiquity and Half-Unical of the Early Middle Ages. All supplies provided.
$60
Scary Ghost-Buster Photography for Halloween!
Washington Photo Safari @ 2701 Q St NW, Washington, DC
So bring your camera, your tripod, your favorite sheet, and a companion to Mt. Zion Cemetery in Georgetown and we will teach you how to turn a companion into a ghost hovering over the headstones. Perfect for making images that will scare all your friends and neighbors! Got kids? Bring them! We will turn them into see-through ghosts too! Got some old 19th or 18th century costumes? Old wedding dresses? Bring them! You will have a GREAT set of scary...
$69
How To Be A Photography Business Owner
Capital Photography Center @ 218 N Lee St, Washington, DC
Join Laura Hatcher to learn how to lay a solid foundation and build an actionable plan towards legally making money with your camera. This class is designed to provide experienced photographers, who aspire to earn money from photography, with accurate and relevant resources, lessons learned, and advice on establishing a legitimate photography business. Laura will give you insight to questions you may be asking yourself such as; Where do I start...
Enameling On Metal
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA
Basic enameling techniques for beginners are taught every term. Advanced students may work on their own projects with teacherï ½s instruction in specialized techniques including cloisonnï ½ and the etching techniques of bassetaille and champlevï ½. The Art League Jewelry and Metal program covers various aspects of designing and creating art jewelry and small metal objects. Each class is suited for beginners, unless noted. The classroom...
Beginner
18 and older
$220
Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ United States National Arboretum
Digital Photo Academy @ 3501 New York Ave NE, Renton, WA
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the United States National Arboretum and learn the art of digital photography with expert guidance. Capture breathtaking floral scenes, master composition techniques, and unlock the potential of your camera in this hands-on workshop. Elevate your photography skills and create stunning images in this picturesque setting.
$125
Encaustics
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD
Come experience the art of painting with hot wax! This fun workshop is for those who have little familiarity with encaustics and would like an introduction, and for those who have experienced working with the medium, but seek to refine their skills. Diversity of learning is covered, including the basic materials and techniques, safety issues and discussions of supports, grounds, layering, scraping, fusing, transparencies, collage, image transfer,...
$65
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