Whether you are brand new to the arts or have been at it a while, CHAW has something for everyone. We meet you where you are. Sign up for a class to experience the magic of CHAW today!
Visual Arts
*All visual arts registrations include an annual membership for the Capitol Hill Art League.
Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
This class is a thorough introduction to acrylic painting. Over the course of the session students will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting and practice their new skills. This class is great for developing foundational painting skills like materials handling and color mixing.
Drawing And Collage Fundamentals
Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga
10/10/2023 – 10/24/2023
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $125.00
This workshop studies drawing through assignments that incorporate the art of collaging into the concepts of shape, perspective and composition. Get ready to have fun with a technique explored by modern and contemporary artists. Spanish speakers welcome.
Materials: 12 x 9 mixed media paper pad. See suggested link: https://www.dickblick.com/items/canson-xl-mix-media-pad-12-x-9-portrait-60-sheets
All other materials will be provided.
Contemporary Colored Pencils
Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison
09/20/2023 – 10/25/2023
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
Students will learn drawing techniques emphasizing the joy of creation. Everyone will create a piece (or pieces) of artwork based around Sarah’s specific artist practice and area of expertise – drawing from a collaged photo reference. All materials are provided.
Life Drawing
Teaching Artist – Ellen Cornett
10/26/2023 – 12/07/2023
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
Each class will include a nude model who will pose for warm ups, short exercises and one or more longer drawing session for a variety of practice. Students will need an 18×24 newsprint drawing pad, an 18×24 Strathmore 300 or 400 series drawing pad, a kneaded eraser and soft vine charcoal. CHAW can supply the easel and storage if needed. *No class on 11/23.
Ceramics
Handbuilding Ornaments and Trees
Teaching Artist – Valentina Ferrada Aguilar
11/13/2023 – 12/04/2023
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $180.00
In this class we will create fun ceramic Christmas trees and ornaments of different sizes and shapes with the handbuilding technique. At the end of the session you will have one or more ceramic trees to decorate as well as unique ornaments to decorate your real Christmas tree! No prior experience required. All materials are included.
Design and Glaze Workshop
Teaching Artist – Selina Tran
11/14/2023 – 12/05/2023
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $280.00
Students will learn different finishing techniques using slip, underglaze, glaze, oxides, wax resist, tape, brushes, sponges, and how to use tools laying around the studio to take your clay piece to the next level. Some techniques we will learn include: slip trailing, sgraffito, Mishima, and bubble glazing. Students will also learn how to use different materials such as wax resist and tape to put designs on your pieces. This workshop is designed for potters who already have greenware and bisquware to work on.
Utilitarian Pottery Gifts for the Holiday Season
Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston
11/08/2023 – 12/06/2023
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $180.00
This four-week holiday session is open to all levels. We will work towards making bowls, mugs, plates, and other vessels to gift yourself or a loved one this holiday season. All materials are included. *No class November 22
Thursday Wheel And Glazing – Intermediate
Teaching Artist – Xibei Song
11/09/2023 – 12/14/2023
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $220.00
Demonstrations and class time will focus on students developing their wheel throwing techniques. Class will also focus on some advanced glazing techniques. Prior ceramics experience recommended, but glazing experience not required. All materials included. *No class November 23
Photography
October Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
10/07/2023 – 10/07/2023
Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm
Tuition – $135.00
The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.
November Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
011/04/2023 – 11/04/2023
Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm
Tuition – $135.00
The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.
Dance
Tap
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023
Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
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.
Jazz
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023
Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
Come stretch, move, and dance! This Luigi inspired 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. No formal training or experience is needed. Please come to class in ballet shoes or bare feet.
Ballet
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023
Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
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.
Poetry in Motion
Teaching Artist – Rachael Coad
11/07/2023 – 12/12/2023
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
Tuition – $120.00
A contemporary modern dance movement practice for adults with poetry inspiration. This class is suitable all levels, no prior dance experience required.