Teaching Artist – Nick Wittkofski

01/05/2026 – 03/16/2026

Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $360.00

This class is designed for students who know the basic techniques. We will still go over fundamentals but will focus more on how to transform your lump of clay into your next work of art. Basic materials will be provided with the class.

No class January 19 and February 16.

Teaching Artist – Xibei Song

01/06/2026 – 02/24/2026

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $360.00

Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston

01/07/2026 – 03/11/2026

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $450.00

Students will gain practice and time on the wheels creating functional pieces that will be finished and ready to use by the end of this session.

Ability to center clay on your own and experience in wheel throwing is required; please register ONLY if you feel comfortable centering, pulling, and shaping the piece on the wheel.

We recommend this class only for people who have already completed an intermediate or advanced class at CHAW or another pottery studio. All materials provided.

Teaching Artist – Bridget Westrum

01/08/2026 – 02/26/2026

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $360.00

Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Russell Barajas

03/14/2026 – 04/18/2026

Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm

Tuition – $550.00

The six week long class is designed for all levels (novice to advanced).The first session of In the Darkroom will be dedicated to film processing, with the opportunity for those with no film developing experience to learn the process. Please bring at least one exposed but undeveloped roll of black and white film to the first class session.

Students will learn (or expand upon) the basics of processing their own B & W film, of printing from negatives, and the proper workflow of a darkroom, as well as learn to critique their work with colleagues. During critique, we will discuss the technical qualities of the finished prints, as well as the aesthetic choices made. This can be adapted to fit each student’s level of experience.

Students will be encouraged to photograph what excites them, but Russell will offer optional weekly themes as guidance (or challenge). Possible themes might include Portraits (self or others), your life on film, tell a story in 3 frames, unusual vantage points (under/over), DC wildlife.

Materials/Supplies Needed:

A working film camera. Students should have a basic familiarity with the working of the camera and know how to load the film, take a roll of images, and safely unload the roll

5 or more rolls of Kodak Tri-X black and white film or similar

1 box of at least 50 sheets of RC black and white photographic printing paper.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Please contact  photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Tyler Roberts

02/21/2026 – 02/21/2026

Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm

Tuition – $110.00

Students will learn how to operate and successfully take photos using an analog film camera (35mm OR medium format) from start to finish.We will cover film loading, metering, focus, aperture, ASA/ISO, shutter speed, film retrieval, and advanced settings for the film camera. This workshop is perfect for the beginner who just got a film camera, someone who wants to more deeply understand the exposure triangle and manual exposure, or even someone experienced who simply wants a refresher.

We will also discuss visual considerations such as composition, lighting, etc. and the impact on shooting and the negative. This workshop will have tailored instruction for each student’s personal camera, but a camera can be provided by CHAW if desired. CHAW will also provide one roll of 35mm black-and-white film for the class, but you may bring your own film.

OPTIONAL MATERIALS:

-One roll of 35mm OR medium format black-and-white or color film, if desired. Please note that if you would like to continue learning film development and printing at CHAW after this class, our darkroom is equipped for black-and-white processing only.

-A working 35mm or medium format film camera (no large format cameras).

Please contact  photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Celia Herdic

02/05/2026 – 02/05/2026

Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $35.00

Open Studio is an open-format class where students work independently while having access to instructor support. This space is ideal for students who have completed previous classes and want to deepen their darkroom practice. Participants can develop film, make prints, or scan negatives with guidance available as needed. 

In addition to technical support, the class offers a space for peer feedback, creative discussion, and ongoing project development. Whether refining printing skills or building a portfolio, this class supports a wide range of personal analog photography goals. Open to all levels, but especially suited for students who have prior darkroom experience and want to continue working independently in a supported environment. CHAW will provide darkroom chemistry, but students will need to provide all other materials relevant to producing their projects.

Please contact  photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Celia Herdic

03/05/2026 – 03/05/2026

Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $35.00

Open Studio is an open-format class where students work independently while having access to instructor support. This space is ideal for students who have completed previous classes and want to deepen their darkroom practice. Participants can develop film, make prints, or scan negatives with guidance available as needed. 

In addition to technical support, the class offers a space for peer feedback, creative discussion, and ongoing project development. Whether refining printing skills or building a portfolio, this class supports a wide range of personal analog photography goals. Open to all levels, but especially suited for students who have prior darkroom experience and want to continue working independently in a supported environment. CHAW will provide darkroom chemistry, but students will need to provide all other materials relevant to producing their projects.

Please contact  photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Olivia Weise

03/09/2026 – 03/09/2026

Monday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

This class is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior experience (or need a refresher) developing their own film by hand.Please bring one fully exposed, but undeveloped, roll of 35mm OR 120mm black and white film (sorry, we cannot process color film in our darkroom). At the end of the class, you will have one developed roll of negatives which can be digitally scanned or printed traditionally in a darkroom.

Making prints from film negatives in the darkroom is a separate process which can be learned in one of our printing-specific group classes, or in a private lesson with a darkroom instructor. 

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Olivia Weise

04/13/2026 – 04/13/2026

Monday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

This class is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior experience (or need a refresher) developing their own film by hand.Please bring one fully exposed, but undeveloped, roll of 35mm OR 120mm black and white film (sorry, we cannot process color film in our darkroom). At the end of the class, you will have one developed roll of negatives which can be digitally scanned or printed traditionally in a darkroom.

Making prints from film negatives in the darkroom is a separate process which can be learned in one of our printing-specific group classes, or in a private lesson with a darkroom instructor. 

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Olivia Weise

02/10/2026 – 02/10/2026

Tuesday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

This class is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior experience (or need a refresher) making their own prints in a darkroom. Please bring one developed, cut and sleeved roll of 35mm OR 120mm black and white film (sorry, we cannot make color prints in our darkroom). We will begin with a short discussion on analyzing a negative for printing and the benefits of making a contact sheet to evaluate your exposures. At the end of class, you will have one contact sheet and one print from a selected negative. Developing film will not be covered in this class, so please come prepared with fully developed negatives.

Film development can be learned in a separate group class or in a private lesson with a darkroom instructor.

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Olivia Weise

03/16/2026 – 03/16/2026

Monday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

This class is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior experience (or need a refresher) making their own prints in a darkroom. Please bring one developed, cut and sleeved roll of 35mm OR 120mm black and white film (sorry, we cannot make color prints in our darkroom). We will begin with a short discussion on analyzing a negative for printing and the benefits of making a contact sheet to evaluate your exposures. At the end of class, you will have one contact sheet and one print from a selected negative. Developing film will not be covered in this class, so please come prepared with fully developed negatives.

Film development can be learned in a separate group class or in a private lesson with a darkroom instructor.

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Tyler Roberts

02/23/2026 – 02/23/2026

Monday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

Basic darkroom printing experience is required for this class. Students will learn how to utilize classic analog techniques to gain precise control over editing their images in the darkroom. In this workshop students will learn two of the most fundamental techniques, the use of filters to finely control image contrast and dodging & burning to finely control exposure over specific image regions.

NEEDED: 1-2 rolls of developed film (there will not be time to process film in class) and contact sheets for each roll of film. Optional: A few prints previously made the student would like to edit.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+.

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Tyler Roberts

03/30/2026 – 03/30/2026

Monday, 6:00-9:00pm

Tuition – $90.00

Basic darkroom printing experience is required for this class. Students will learn how to utilize classic analog techniques to gain precise control over editing their images in the darkroom. In this workshop students will learn two of the most fundamental techniques, the use of filters to finely control image contrast and dodging & burning to finely control exposure over specific image regions.

NEEDED: 1-2 rolls of developed film (there will not be time to process film in class) and contact sheets for each roll of film. Optional: A few prints previously made the student would like to edit.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+.

Please contact photography@chaw.org with any questions!

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/05/2026 – 03/02/2026

Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm

Tuition – $175.00

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. Returning students will build on prior knowledge.

No class January 19 and February 16.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/05/2026 – 03/02/2026

Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm

Tuition – $175.00

This jazz class will include floor exercises based on centering, isolation, strength building, and balance. A new combination of steps will be introduced each class to work on coordination.

Please come to class in ballet shoes or bare feet.

No class January 19 and February 16.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/05/2026 – 03/02/2026

Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm

Tuition – $175.00

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. Returning students will build on prior knowledge. 

No class January 19 and February 16.

Adult Hip Hop – Winter Session

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/06/2026 – 02/10/2026

Tuesdays, 6:05-6:55pm

Tuition – $115.00

This beginner adult hip-hop class provides a creative and expressive environment for students to learn and practice the fundamentals of hip hop dance. Each week, students will learn and practice hip hop movements and grooves. The movement will culminate in a variety of combinations, changing throughout the class session. This class will enhance students’ confidence, coordination, self-esteem, body awareness, and individuality. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary.

Recommended – comfortable clothing and sneakers. 

No class January 27.

Register for all 5 classes, or for one class at a time!

The next session of this class will begin on March 3 — registration will open after the final, February 10 class of this session.

Adult Heels – Winter Session

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/06/2026 – 02/10/2026

Tuesdays, 7:00-7:50pm

Tuition – $115.00

Explore the technicality and fluidity of jazz-based movement, hard-hitting hip hop influence, as well as sensual floorwork and movement as you experience heels dancing. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. A pair of heels that you feel comfortable moving in or sneakers are recommended.

No class January 27.

Register for all 5 classes, or for one class at a time!

The next session of this class will begin on March 3 — registration will open after the final, February 10 class of this session.

Stretch & Restore Yoga – Winter Session

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/06/2026 – 02/10/2026

Tuesdays, 8:00-8:50pm

Tuition – $115.00

Relax and find rest in Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga, at its core, is a meditative approach to yoga, emphasizing passive stretching and aiming to cultivate a deeper internal awareness. Yin Yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body such as the ligaments, joints, bones, and fascial networks. By holding poses for extended periods, typically between three to five minutes or even longer, practitioners are encouraged to tune into their bodies and minds, fostering a state of mindful stillness.

Recommended – Comfortable, stretchy clothing layers. Bare feet. 

No class January 27.

Register for all 5 classes, or for one class at a time!

The next session of this class will begin on March 3 — registration will open after the final, February 10 class of this session.

Contemporary Dance – Winter Session 

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/07/2026 – 02/11/2026

Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45pm

Tuition – $115.00

An athletic warm up with an emphasis on proprioception, awareness of body and mind, and movement quality will prepare dances for contemporary phrase work that incorporates elements of ballet, modern, and hip-hop dance techniques. All are welcome, but recommended for movers who have 1-2 years of dance training. Please wear clothing suitable for movement and you may dance in socks or bare feet.

No class January 28.

Register for all 5 classes, or for one class at a time!

The next session of this class will begin on March 4 — registration will open after the final, February 11 class of this session.

Strength & Mobility – Winter Session

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/07/2026 – 02/11/2026

Wednesdays, 7:50-8:40pm

Tuition – $115.00

An athletic warm up with an emphasis on proprioception, awareness of body and mind, and movement quality will prepare dances for contemporary phrase work that incorporates elements of ballet, modern, and hip-hop dance techniques. All are welcome, but recommended for movers who have 1-2 years of dance training. Please wear clothing suitable for movement and you may dance in socks or bare feet.

No class January 28.

Register for all 5 classes, or for one class at a time!

The next session of this class will begin on March 4 — registration will open after the final, February 11 class of this session.