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
Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
Visual Arts
06/27/2022 – 08/22/2022
Monday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $335.00
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. *No class on 7/4
Outdoor Masterpieces
Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga
Visual Arts
07/13/2022 – 07/27/2022
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $125.00
In this workshop we will study artworks at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden to inspire exercises that introduce the fundamentals of drawing such line and shape, as well as the concepts of perspective, proportions and composition. Materials to bring: Sketch book/pad min size 8.5 x 11 inches. Feel free to bring your own supplies but drawing materials will be provided.
The Figure and Its Surroundings
Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga
Visual Arts
08/10/2022 – 08/31/2022
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $125.00
This workshop is an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of figure drawing and the incorporation of the human figure into outdoor spaces. My favorite model/s will join us in this exploration. Materials: Sketch book/pad min size 8.5 x 11 inches. Feel free to bring your own supplies but drawing materials will be provided. *No class on 8/17
Ceramics
Mug Making Workshop
Teaching Artist – Selina Tran
Ceramics
06/27/2022 – 7/25/2022
Monday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $183.00
In this 4-week workshop we’ll focus on making the mug of your dreams. We’ll focus on throwing mug shapes on the wheel, trimming, making and attaching handles, and using different techniques to make a mug that you design and execute. Some wheel throwing experience is helpful but not required. *No class on 7/4
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Teaching Artist – Meredith Vining
Ceramics
6/28/2022 – 8/16/2022
Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $350
Learn, practice and perfect basic to advanced ceramic skills. Wheel throwing and hand building and finishing techniques will be covered. All materials are provided.
Beginner’s Hand Building & Wheel Combo
Teaching Artist – Kate Sinclair
Ceramics
6/29/2022 – 8/17/2022
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $350
Both of these traditional techniques 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.
Intermediate/Advanced Pottery
Teaching Artist – Rebecca Bock
Ceramics
6/30/2022 – 8/18/2022
Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $350
Demonstrations focus on more advanced throwing techniques- lids, throwing off the hump, platters, and coil throwing, as well as, instruction in techniques like sgraffito, relief printing, and working with stains. Class includes glaze instruction and advanced slip techniques and materials.
Dance
Tap
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
Dance/Movement
07/25/2022 – 08/22/2022
Monday, 6:00-6:55pm
Tuition – $84.00
Learn to shuffle, flap, and all the basics to get you moving. Students should have tap shoes and wear comfortable clothes. Masks must be worn at all times in the building. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge. *No class on 8/8
Jazz
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
Dance/Movement
07/25/2022 – 08/22/2022
Monday, 7:00-7:55pm
Tuition – $84.00
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. Face masks must be worn at all times in the building. *No class on 8/8
Ballet
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
Dance/Movement
07/25/2022 – 08/22/2022
Monday, 8:00-8:55pm
Tuition – $84.00
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 on 8/8
Contemporary Practice: July/Aug
Teaching Artist – Zoe Wampler
Dance/Movement
07/27/2022 – 08/17/2022
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuition – $84.00
This class will explore Contemporary and Modern dance techniques as well as improvisation and movement creation. Open to all bodies with varying levels of movement experience. In this class consent and personal agency are held at equal footing with challenge and rigor, and students will be encouraged to come to class as they are. Wear what makes you comfortable! No shoes required.