Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp. You can pay in advance with a credit card (over the phone). If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash. Bring your own drawing materials. […]
In Practice exhibits recent artwork by talented teaching artists at CHAW, who share a commitment to keeping creativity lively and accessible. In their work, each artist reflects their individual and unique approaches to both artmaking and teaching, which in turn inspires, guides, and empowers our creative community.
CHAW will be closed on Monday September 1st in observance of Labor Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.
CHAW will be closed on Monday October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th.
CHAW will be closed on Tuesday November 4th in observance of Election Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 5th.
CHAW will be closed on Tuesday November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Wednesday , November 12th.
CHAW will be closed Wednesday November 26th through Saturday November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All classes and lessons are canceled. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
A key component of this program is SHORTidotes 3.0—an English–Spanish short film festival curated by documentary photographer, independent reporter, and film curator Salym Fayad. Scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30pm and hosted by CHAW, the third edition, titled Alternative Narratives, will feature several short films by local filmmaker Alberto Roblest, who will also participate in a panel discussion alongside Magdalena Mieri, director of the […]
On Saturday, January 31, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) will be filled with music in honor and memory of Jane Hoffman. We invite you to join us at CHAW, 545 7th Street SE, from 4:00-6:00 PM for an afternoon of performances celebrating Jane's life and her deep love of the arts. Guests are welcome […]
The Capitol Hill Art League will open its 15th annual open call exhibit with a reception on Saturday, February 7th, from 5:30-7:00 pm, at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop located at 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC. The Capitol Hill Art League is a visual arts program of The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop: https://chaw.org/ Juror, Barbara Januszkiewicz will discuss […]
Taffety Punk brings you the story of Beowulf as it was meant to be told - in the mead hall. Like the bards of old, Marcus Kyd narrates this heroic saga in a pop-up bar. Directed by company member Chris Curtis, the evening's minimalism yields epic depth in this retelling of our oldest surviving English […]