Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga

06/27/2023 – 07/18/2023

Tuesdays, 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: 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 7/4.

Teaching Artist – Marina Mayorga & Carolina Mayorga

07/25/2023 – 08/08/2023

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $125.00

This workshop incorporating painting into the fundamental concepts of drawing will begin with a unique canvas preparation technique lead by invited artist Marina Mayorga. The workshop is part of teaching artist Carolina Mayorga’s Tía Mari project. Materials will be provided. Spanish speakers welcome. A gallery talk with both artists will be on Saturday, July 22nd 5-7pm. Come and enjoy the full program!

Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison

06/14/2023 – 08/02/2023

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $280.00

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. *No class on 7/5.

Teaching Artist – Valentina Ferrada Aguilar

06/26/2023 – 08/21/2023

Mondays, 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. *No class on 7/3.

Teaching Artist – Selina Tran

06/20/2023 – 08/22/2023

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. *No classes on 7/4 or 7/25.

Teaching Artist – Paige Langer

06/21/2023 – 08/02/2023

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $275.00

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 recommended. All materials are included. *No class on 7/5.

Teaching Artist – Xibei Song

07/13/2023 – 08/24/2023

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $315.00

Demonstrations and class time will focus on students developing their handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. Prior experience recommended. All materials included.

Teaching Artist – Rebecca Bock

06/02/2023

Friday, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $30.00

Come sip on cab and play in some clay for this evening among friends. This will include instruction for using the wheel followed by facilitated exploratory creative time with guidance provided by our talented teaching artist, Rebecca Bock.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

07/08/2023

Saturday, 9:00am-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.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

08/05/2023

Saturday, 9:00am-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.

Teaching Artist – Russell Barajas

07/15/2023 – 08/26/2023

Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition – $350.00

The six week long class is designed for all levels (novice to advanced). 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. *No class on 8/5.

Teaching Artist – Nancy Arbuthnot

05/26/2023

Friday10:00am -12:00pm

Tuition – $30.00

Join artist and writer Nancy Arbuthnot for one, two or three 2-hour workshops to help you slow down and commune with nature through nature journaling activities. We will first create a simple handmade book, then, using what we find in the CHAW garden, begin sketching what we see and writing down our observations and responses. Using these word and picture sketches, we will complete one or more drawings for the journal, and polish the words into short poems or prose pieces. We’ll then decorate the cover and title the journal.

Teaching Artist – Nancy Arbuthnot

05/27/2023

Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm

Tuition – $30.00

Join artist and writer Nancy Arbuthnot for one, two or three 2-hour workshops to help you slow down and commune with nature through nature journaling activities. We will first create a simple handmade book, then, using what we find in the CHAW garden, begin sketching what we see and writing down our observations and responses. Using these word and picture sketches, we will complete one or more drawings for the journal, and polish the words into short poems or prose pieces. We’ll then decorate the cover and title the journal.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

06/12/2023 – 08/21/2023

Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm

Tuition – $165.00

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 on 7/3.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

06/12/2023 – 08/21/2023

Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm

Tuition – $165.00

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. *No class on 7/3.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

06/12/2023 – 08/21/2023

Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm

Tuition – $165.00

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 7/3.