Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

CHAW offers a variety of private music instruction. For more information on instruments, pricing, scheduling, and instructors please contact Victor Prince at Victor@chaw.org or call 202.547.6839.

When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick.) It combines body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie -torching, strength-training dance fitness party. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast.

This class will thematically explore artists and masterpieces in the National Gallery of Art's collection, featuring: Renaissance, American, and Modern/Contemporary art. It is for beginning art on-lookers that want to become experts in observation, conversation, and all points art historical. Fun, discussion-based tours will enlighten participants on how to engage with any art, while picking up behind the scenes museum tid-bits. From nervous to inquisitive, all students will be given the tools to becoming budding art enthusiasts, great for your next date, a party trick, or just personal growth! 3 Saturdays: June 16th -Renaissance July 21st - American August 18th - Modern/Contemporary

Kids ages 5 – 12 with parent This class is for students looking for a special field trip experience to explore the National Gallery of Art. These classes will focus on three themes: Statues and Stories, Colors and Shapes, and People and Places. It is for all lovers of art and stories that want to become experts on museum exploration. Students will learn how to look at, talk about, and interact with art at a museum. An imagination and sense of adventure is required! Families are encouraged to join and participate. June 16th -Statues and Stories (Renaissance Art) July 21st - People and Places (American Art) August 18th - Colors and Shapes (Modern/Contemporary Art)

From hand building to wheel work this class provides you with the opportunity to learn and practice basic ceramics techniques. Instruction includes wedging, slab rolling and extruding, as well as centering, pulling and throwing functional pieces. Whether you've never touched clay or would just like a refresher course, this class is for you! With a wide variety of projects ending in basic glazing techniques, this class is intended for beginners to intermediate students. By the end of this course, students will have developed a strong base for continuing their artistic and therapeutic pursuits in clay.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

This class emphasizes the fundamentals of ballet and encourages ballet as a means of improved body awareness, poise, grace, musicality, flexibility, and self-expression. Classes are structured to include warm-up exercises, barre technique and center floor work. Ballet shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended. No prior dance experience required.

Mixing paint and collage to create of one-of-a-kind works of art using a variety of conventional and wacky techniques. Come prepared to relax and play. No drawing or painting experience necessary.

Finding your authentic poetry voice by allowing and enjoying the leaps you make within your imagination and language. We will read and discuss poems, using different poetry exercises write at least one poem per session, we will share and discuss our work. Practice revising your poem. Beginners welcome. Class members will be given exercises to write between classes if they so desire as well as tips for revising poems. The last session we will give a reading to friends and public.

This Luigi Technique inspired Jazz dance class will include warm-ups, stretching and technique building with a focus on exercises across the floor and new combinations for each class to learn, execute and perfect. The body positions in parallel will be reviewed, healthy posture will be emphasized, and dance expression to music will be highlighted. Beginner and intermediate students are welcome. Ballet shoes and loose fitting clothes are required.

Learn to shuffle, flap, and all the basics to get you moving. Students should have tap shoes and wear comfortable clothes. No prior dance experience required.

Explore the endless variation of forms that can be used to create unique, functional and decorative pitchers. Design and create several pieces using a variety of wheel throwing, hand building and glazing techniques. Some experience in ceramics is required. June 19, 21, 26 & 28

Egg tempera is one of the oldest, most versatile, and most durable methods of painting. Discover the beauty of this medium in works from artists ranging from Boticelli to Wyeth. Students will learn the history, process and application for working with egg tempera to create their own paintings. Some painting or drawing experience (advanced beginner level and beyond) is helpful.

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out and to love working out. Zumba fanatics achieve long-term benefits within the one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Open to drawing levels I and II—novice to intermediate Students will explore basic concepts of drawing from empirical observation, using a variety of traditional and non-traditional 2D media. Additionally, students will draw upon theory—composition, expression, and perspective—and Art History to question the limits of what a drawing can be and to push their own work into new and unexpected territory. Students will be able to work to and improve upon their existing skill sets, with the ultimate goal of exploring various methods, including collage, to enhance their overall drawing experience. Materials: 18x24” drawing tablet, Charcoal, knead eraser, drawing pencils

Students currently enrolled in ceramics classes at CHAW may use this time to work independently on projects. Closed on 7/4.

Whether you've dreamed of being center stage, have a music/theater/dance background, or simply have an interest in self exploration, The Musical Theater workshop is a great mid-week "pick me up". The class will tap into musical abilities and ambitions, improve body awareness with dance, and get creative with acting explorations. Come learn about your favorite musicals, try them on for size, and unlock your own creative spark!

Are you curious about your digital camera and interested in learning more about Photoshop? This class will help explain the basics behind digital photography while providing you with the essential tools to transform your images and create those finishing touches that make your photos pop! This class will meet on location a few times throughout the semester to explore natural lighting techniques and exposure basics, f-stops, shutter speeds and individual perspective when composing an image. Any digital camera will do and all levels are welcome.

This class is designed for students who have taken Drawing I or its equivalent and want to tackle drawing the human figure. Continuing students will build on skills honed in previous classes. The class will work from poses used in iconic works of art. Models will assume these poses and students will re-interpret them in their own media and styles. Instruction is individual, and the instructor will work with each student to determine the most appropriate medium and area of concentration for that student. Students will complete several drawings during the 6 week session.

This class focuses on the use of acrylic paint and drawing materials to generate realistic images.

Learn to draw as you explore the gathering places of our diverse community.

Design your own project under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Whether you are a skilled artist or a beginner looking to get started in ceramics, this is the class for you. From wheel to sculpture to hand building, this is an excellent forum for exchanging ideas, developing techniques and creating functional and art pieces. Jumpstart your weekend with this fun and relaxing class.

This is an opportunity for artists to work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without an instructor. Please bring your own drawing materials. Easels are available.

Form a rock band and learn to jam with other musicians. Create a set list, explore the role of each performer’s instrument, and discover the importance of listening carefully to fellow band mates as you rock out to the classics. Improve your instrumental and vocal technique as well as your improvisational skills while preparing a set for our big show. Rock n’ Roll camp participants must be at least eight years old and have previous experience (at least one year of instruction) with a musical instrument or as a vocalist. Final performance on 7/6 at 5:00 pm. Without exception, grade level requirements indicate the grade complete in the 2011- 2012 school year.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

Music Together®, an internationally recognized music and movement program, encourages early childhood music development for infant, toddler and pre-school children through mixed-aged classes that include parents and caregivers

Pilates is a wonderful body/mind system of exercise designed to strengthen, tone and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available. NO CAMP ON JULY 4, 2012

Learn how to use all of your camera controls and how to take better, more creative photos. Topics covered in class include apertures, shutter speeds, exposure, ISO, depth of field, histograms, image recording quality, the rules of composition, balance, methods to reduce distractions in photographs, and much more.

Cover your walls with clay! … hanging ceramic art, that is. Learn techniques to make ceramic art that you can hang on your walls. From decorated tiles to single stem flower vases, the possibilities are endless. Works will be constructed primarily using hand-building techniques. We will also learn decorating and glazing techniques. This class is suitable for students of all skill levels and experience. July 3, 10, 17 (3 sessions)

Expand your clay repertoire and improve your ceramic hand building and wheel work. This class provides you with the opportunity to learn, practice, and perfect basic ceramics skills. Basic and advanced techniques will be covered in wedging, slab rolling, and extruding, as well as centering, pulling and throwing functional pieces. A wide variety of finishing techniques will be covered for slip and glazing processes.

The movement vocabulary in this class will expand, as well as the level of steps and technique. Students will learn the importance of that which is taught, along with coordination and level appropriate ballet combinations. Students must have completed at least two sessions of Pre-Ballet II to enroll, or advisory by the instructor. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to observe the final class recital of the session.

Students enrolled in the Pre-Ballet I class will experience new ways of expanding their minds and bodies through movement and music.

Students will expand their knowledge of basic ballet techniques and improve coordination.

class is a continuation of skill building from the previous ballet classes. Students will continue to familiarize themselves with the steps, techniques and vocabulary. Dance combinations gain difficulty with an emphasis on the importance of enjoying the art of dance while learning and performing. Students must have completed at least two sessions of Pre-Ballet III to enroll, or advisory by the instructor. Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to observe the final class recital of the session. classes. Students should have taken at least two semesters of Pre-Ballet II to enroll.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

Explore the art of jewelry making. Learn the steps to design and create earrings, necklaces and simple thread bracelets. We’ll also be going over elemental techniques for wire work, such as chain making, clasps, earwires and wire wrapping. Along with these easy to follow instructions we’ll also be working with found objects and finding ways to incorporate them into the jewelry that we create in class.

Young campers engage in hands-on activities in music, creative movement, visual arts and drama. Jr. Artist Adventure Camps are child only. Ages 4 – 6 vary by camp (Without exception, campers must turn 4 on or before June 1, 2012 to be eligible for enrollment.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

Gather up your plants and let's make some new homes for them. Experiment with multiple ways to create planters using the wheel and hand-building techniques. Learn proper clay bodies and glazing methods for constructing indoor and outdoor ceramic planters. Suitable for students of all skill levels and experience. July 24, 31, August 7 (3 sessions)

Sing, dance, act, and wow the audience! Cast members of all ages will learn the essentials of Music Theater, from singing to staging. Performers will dance their way through the greatest hits of Broadway, perfecting their time step and their kick line. Younger campers will begin with the basics of singing and dancing in production numbers, while older campers with more experience will show off their talents in solo singing, fully staged scenes, and more involved group numbers. All skill levels will be highlighted and encouraged. Final performances on 8/10 @ 5:00 pm and 8/11@ 11:00 am.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.

Get ready for an adventure of a distinctively artistic nature at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s Summer Adventure Camps. With 40 years of experience providing arts education for children, we know that the arts make kids happy, confident, and inquisitive. CHAW’s summer camp classes and activities are designed to keep your child thinking, moving, exploring, creating and (here comes the best part) having fun. Our new one-week formats, extended camp day, and wide variety of creative and recreational offerings provide ease and flexibility in scheduling. Small classes staffed by caring and talented arts and education professionals insure individualized attention in a safe environment for your child. Extended day options available.