Art Classes in Washington, DC

Create a pendant and pair of earrings using copper or brass. Learn the techniques of: sawing drilling filing riveting texturing milling using patina Small class size (max 5) ensures one-on-one instructor guidance. Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.

Made for museum lovers and skeptics alike, our Un-Highlights tour of the National Gallery of Art will show you a side of the National Gallery you’ve never seen before!  Join our renegade tour guides on a high-energy, two-hour group tour through these historic halls with a “tasting menu” approach as you learn the crazy true stories behind...

In this beginning level jewelry making class, learn the basic techniques of metalsmithing. During the eight week course you will create a minimum of four professionally finished projects (for example, rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets) in sterling silver while learning layout, sawing, forging, texturing, filing, polishing, soldering, and basic...

Appropriate for DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras with manual exposure settings. Today’s cameras offer the photographer a wealth of tools that can lead to beautiful photographs. Capturing the perfect portrait of a loved one, a fleeting moment leading to the winning goal, or a stunning travel photo takes practice and know-how. Learn how YOU, not the...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker...

Join us for a great afternoon or evening of flower design. The Sampler classes are for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Paint event - Canvas choice of black or white, pick your paint colors! Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Piant Nite.  You'll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way.  Guided by a talented and entertaining artist,...

The Monuments and Memorials photo safari provides basic instruction on all aspects of travel photography, explains F-stops, shutter speeds, white balance, ISO settings, and reviews composition techniques for taking pictures of people and places. Learn how to use your camera in the field, not in a classroom on this DC photography tour! After a 45-minute...

Create a Ukulele: Say “aloha” to the happiest little instrument Some say the Ukelele is the happiest little instrument – now you can see why when you make your own custom Ukelele at our Create a Ukelele event! Paint your uke with your own design, put it together, then tune it up. No musical experience (or any other kind) necessary! Our master...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker...

Our weekly Life Drawing series is an independent figure drawing class that allows students to work from a live model in your choice of mediums. While skill level is varied, there is no immediate instruction allowing each student to practice their drawing skills at their own pace. While easels, chairs and artistic ambiance are provided by Hillyer,...

Make a Mosaic: Create coasters and trivets with flair Coasters and trivets keep your furniture safe and looking fine, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good while doing it. Arrange brightly colored glass pieces on ceramic tile to create drink- and food-saving statement pieces. Our Host has tips for creating patterns, setting, edging, and laying...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Create your night the Paint Nite way – with fun, drinks, tunes, and a whole lot of color. Choose your favorite painting and come on out for a rocking paint and sip party! No experience necessary - our local artist Crystal Payton will guide you through all the steps to go from blank canvas to masterpiece....

Small subjects or little pieces of a larger subject are fascinating to explore with your camera. This class will teach you about the technical and creative aspects of successful close-ups. Find out how to work with different natural lighting conditions, as well what equipment is most useful. The skills you will learn can be applied to any subject...

Make a Mosaic: Create coasters and trivets with flair Coasters and trivets keep your furniture safe and looking fine, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look good while doing it. Arrange brightly colored glass pieces on ceramic tile to create drink- and food-saving statement pieces. Our Host has tips for creating patterns, setting, edging, and...