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.
Friday Art Challenge: Tap Into Creativity
Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison
11/22/2024 – 11/22/2024
Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuition – $35.00
Explore and tap into your creativity with a mixed media workshop led by Sarah Jamison! Students will spend two hours cultivating their creativity, artistic philosophy, and ability to draw and collage. Students will leave with plenty of inspiration and a jumpstart on their artistic journey with their newly started sketchbooks. All materials provided.
Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
01/06/2024 – 02/10/2024
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $210.00
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. All materials are provided.
No class on Monday, January 20.
Registration for this class will open at 1:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Basic Drawing
Teaching Artist – Blas Goncalves-Borrega
01/07/2025 – 02/11/2025
Tuedays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $210.00
This class provides the technical foundation for basic drawing and sketching. Lessons include human anatomy, atmospheric perspective, shading, mark making, and some material exploration.
Registration for this class will open at 1:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Drawing and Collage Fundamentals
Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga
02/25/2025 – 03/11/2025
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.
Spanish speakers welcome!
Registration for this class will open at 1:00pm on Monday, December 2.
From Flat to 3-D
Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga
11/26/2024 – 12/10/2024
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $125.00
This workshop integrates 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art. Students will have the opportunity to create a unique and enjoyable project from start to finish while gaining insights into the fundamental concepts, techniques, and materials from the drawing and sculpture world.
Materials: Mixed media paper pad 18×24. All other materials will be provided. See suggested link: https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-studio-mixed-media-pad-18-x-24-30-sheets/
Spanish speakers welcome!
Contemporary Colored Pencils
Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison
01/08/2025 – 2/12/2025
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.
Registration for this class will open at 1:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Figure Drawing
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
01/11/2025 – 03/15/2025
Saturdays, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Tuition – $350.00
Each class will include a nude model who will pose for warm ups, short exercises and one or more longer drawing sessions for a variety of practice. Students will need an 18×24 newsprint drawing pad, an 18×24 Strathmore 300 or 400 series Cold Press drawing pad, a kneaded eraser and soft vine charcoal. CHAW can supply the easel and storage if needed.
Registration for this class will open at 1:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Ceramics
Wheel and Handbuilding – Intermediate to Advanced
Teaching Artist – Nick Wittkofski
01/06/2025 – 03/03/2025
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $315.00
Students will receive minimal instruction. Classes will primarily be supervised time on the wheels and hand building. Ability to center clay on your own is recommended. All materials are provided.
No class on January 20 or February 17.
Registration for this class will open at 12:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Wheel and Handbuilding – Beginner
Teaching Artist – Selina Tran
01/21/2025 – 03/11/2025
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.
Registration for this class will open at 12:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Wheel and Handbuilding – Beginner
Teaching Artist – Rebecca Bock
01/16/2025 – 02/27/2025
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $315.00
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.
Registration for this class will open at 12:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Wheel and Handbuilding – Beginner
Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston
01/16/2025 – 02/27/2025
Saturdays, 12:00-2:00pm
Tuition – $315.00
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.
Registration for this class will open at 12:00pm on Monday, December 2.
Photography
December Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
12/07/2024 – 12/07/2024
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.
Mid-December Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
12/14/2024 – 12/14/2024
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.
January Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
01/04/2024 – 01/04/2024
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.
In the Darkroom: Black & White Printing
Teaching Artist – Russell Barajas
01/11/2025 – 02/22/2025
Saturday, 9:00-1:00pm
Tuition – $550.00
The six week long class is designed for all levels (novice to advanced). Students will learn (or expand upon) the basics 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 can offer optional guidance (or challenges) if desired.
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. Film should be processed outside of class time. Recommended: for beginners: 1 box of at least 50 sheets of RC black and white photographic printing paper. For students with some experience, you have the option of printing on fiber paper.
No class on Saturday, February 1.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding this class.
Dance and Theater
Tap
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
09/23/2024 – 11/25/2024
Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm
Tuition – $190.00
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 Monday, October 14 or Monday, November 11.
Jazz
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
09/23/2024 – 11/25/2024
Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm
Tuition – $190.00
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 Monday, October 14 or Monday, November 11.
Ballet
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
09/23/2024 – 11/25/2024
Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm
Tuition – $190.00
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 Monday, October 14 or Monday, November 11.
Adult Heels
Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair
09/10/2024 – 10/29/2024
Tuesdays, 7:15-8:40pm
Tuition – $250.00
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.
Register for all 8 weeks, or for one week at a time.
Stretch & Mobility
Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair
09/11/2024 – 10/30/2024
Wednesdays, 7:45-8:35pm
Tuition – $190.00
Increase flexibility, mobility, proprioception, and balance as well as build strength with dance inspired bodyweight exercises. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. Clothing suitable for movement is recommended. Mats are available for use.
Register for all 8 weeks, or for one week at a time.