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3 classes in-person in Washington DC have spots left, and 12 classes live online are available.
Colorful Doors, Carroll Creek and Lunch
Washington Photo Safari @ 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
Reminding you of a small, picturesque European city, the downtown area of Frederick, Maryland, offers wonderful opportunities for the photographer to catch beautiful cityscape scenes! Frederick town was first founded in 1745 on a tract of land on the banks of Carroll Creek, which was laid out by Daniel Dulany. In less than three years, this settlement had become an integral part of the county, and is an essential aspect of the city’s...
Sunday Aug 20th, 9:30am–1pm Eastern Time
Sunset & Twilight from the Kennedy Center Terrace
Washington Photo Safari @ 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Washington, DC at twilight is one of the prettiest cities in the country and one of the best places to see it is right from the middle of the city, with the 360- degree views from the rooftop Terrace of the Kennedy Center! We will begin our safari at the Terrace rooftop seating area with a brief orientation on Twilight and Nighttime photography. We will then go around to the eastern part of the terrace and shoot the view of the city during its...
Monday Sep 4th, 7:05–9:05pm Eastern Time
EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour
EARLY Morning Architectural Photography Tour of Washington DC Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, is home to some of the most beautiful architecture in the country, both traditional and modern. The traditional architecture is rich in its symbolism of the nation’s history, and the city’s modern architecture draws upon the past as its creates unique new structures. On this 2 and 1/2 hour photo safari professional architectural photographer...
Saturday Sep 2nd, 8:30–10:30am Eastern Time
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Online Drawing
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom
This class will explore drawing in the landscape and the issues one might consider when doing so, from the formal to the personal, with a specific emphasis on touch. Each participant will be able to work in a landscape or environment close to them and we will connect via zoom so that we are able to see what we are each doing and discuss it as we work. The goal is that over 8 weeks we produce a body of works that explore the subject and your interests...
Wednesday Jun 7th, 9am–12pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Drawing for Beginners
This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work. This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate-level students who seek a foundation in the fundamentals of drawing. Supply List
Tuesday Jul 11th, 7–9pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
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Online Drawing with Graphite 101
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
This fun and informative class is ideal for beginners as well as students returning to art classes after a long absence. Basic skills are learned or rekindled with this historic medium. Students will focus on developing measuring and drawing skills, as well as honing sensitivity in the hand. Unique projects in Linda’s curriculum improve hand-to-eye coordination while teaching how to measure for proportion. Best practices for sketching and shading...
Jun 3rd
11:30am–12:30pm PDT
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$160
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Jun 3rd
12:30–1:30pm PDT
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Jun 6th
3–4pm PDT
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Jun 7th
1–2pm PDT
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2–3pm PDT
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Saturday Jun 3rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Online Drawing with Charcoal 101
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class Knowledge of this traditional classical medium is required in most art academies. Why not learn the fundamentals here first? Unique projects in Linda’s curriculum present the basics of sketching and creating illustrations that contain incredible depth and tone. Linda shares valuable tips and tricks that will get you up and running on this medium. Ideal...
Jun 3rd
11:30am–12:30pm PDT
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$160
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Jun 3rd
12:30–1:30pm PDT
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Jun 6th
3–4pm PDT
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Jun 7th
1–2pm PDT
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2–3pm PDT
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Saturday Jun 3rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Botanical Drawing (Online)
Learn the basics of rendering a botanical subject in pencil. Working with a plant, flower or vegetable for a subject, we will go from beginning sketch to finished drawing. Capture lush petals, stunning patterns, intricate natural designs, and organic colors. Supply List
Friday Jun 2nd, 1:30–3:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
Online Drawing with Graphite 102
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the in-studio class This intermediate level drawing class continues where Drawing 101 leaves off. Students develop their measuring, sketching and shading skills with more challenging subject matter. Includes studying from still life set-ups, using tinted paper and larger formats. Ideal for the artist who wants to take their drawing skills to the next level. Prerequisites:...
Jun 3rd
11:30am–12:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 3rd
12:30–1:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 6th
3–4pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 7th
1–2pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 7th
2–3pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Saturday Jun 3rd, 11:30am–12:30pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Drawing with Colored Pencils
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online botanical art class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Learn to create glowing colored pencil drawings! You will learn the “heightened drawing” technique as you draw on toned paper, adding highlights to achieve luminous, vivid color. Draw textures in natural objects and create vibrant landscapes as you learn techniques for clouds, water, and foliage. Beginners and experienced students are welcome....
Thursday Jul 13th, 9:30am–12pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Drawing & Painting (Intermediate/Advanced)
Develop your creative drawing and painting practice from the comfort of your own home! Learn new techniques and discover the work of master artists through lectures, demonstrations, and lively class discussions in this intermediate/advanced level course. Develop your observational drawing and painting skills though group and individual assignments and feedback. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Thursday Jul 13th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
Figure and Portrait Drawing Combined
Dive into anatomy and discover how to render realistic figures and portraits. Use graphite, charcoal, or your other favorite drawing medium to create lively drawings while honing your skills in understanding the proportions and intricacies of the human body. Work from live models via online video conferencing and participate in class demonstrations and discussions. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Monday Jun 5th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
(5 sessions)
Botanical Drawing 1
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Strong drawing is the cornerstone of botanical art. In this class, we will work in pencil, covering the fundamentals of proportions, line, tone, dimensionality, and expression. We will work from live specimens, flowers, seeds, and fruit.
Saturday Sep 9th, 9am–12pm Central Time
(8 sessions)
Figure and Nature Drawing/Painting
Practice drawing techniques via lectures, warm-up drawings, and longer finished poses. Techniques may include gesture and organizational line, contour line, shape-plane-volume-modeling, value, foreshortening, and anatomical studies. We will work from a clothed model and have critiques to provide a supportive class response. Choose to work in drawing and/or painting mediums. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please...
Monday Jun 12th, 9:30am–12:30pm Central Time
(12 sessions)
Botanical Drawing 2: Online
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Continue to build your drawing skills with advanced graphite techniques, light and dark media on toned paper, and carbon dust. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing 1.ART requirement This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
Saturday Nov 4th, 9am–12:30pm Central Time
(5 sessions)
Drawing
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
Drawing skills can be taught and are strengthened through practice. This course is designed for those who want to learn or refine their drawing skills. Sighting, measuring, shading, and composition will be covered. Learn to render subjects with accuracy. Open to all skill levels. We encourage you to take this class again and again.
$320
10 sessions
Drawing with the Figure
McLean Community Center @ 1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, DC 22101
Students will study the basics of figure drawing with a model, learning how to capture a human form in space. We will explore drawing techniques including gesture, contour and value, using a variety of drawing materials.
$220
7 sessions
Figure Drawing
Washington Studio School @ 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC 20008
This class is for students with some prior drawing experience. Emphasizing the continued refinement of perceptual drawing skills, the course concentrates on the structure, movement and expressive qualities of the figure. Students work towards a personal sensibility through a variety of drawing materials.
$455
10 sessions
Drawing Fundamentals
McLean Community Center @ 1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, DC 22101
Drawing Fundamentals 8-12 years All skill levels are welcome. Students will learn line, composition, proportion, perspective, volume, value, and more in this skill-building class that will hone their observational skills as they draw from life.
$215
7 sessions
Basic Drawing
Yellow Barn Studio @ 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20812
Learn a variety of basic drawing skills from contour and scribble to building volume and shading. Students will experiment with a variety of media including graphite, conte crayon and ink
$285
9 sessions
Drawing I
McLean Community Center @ 1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, DC 22101
Drawing I Drawing is the basis for all art ? all students are welcome: beginners who wish to learn the basics, to more advanced students who wish to strengthen their skills. We will explore different drawing materials and practice the fundamentals including line, proportion, volume, value, perspective, and more.
$250
8 sessions
Drawing: Portrait
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
Begin a serious exploration of drawing the portrait from life in pencil and charcoal. Students learn basic observation, and measuring skills and the basic stages of drawing the structure and planes of the head, clearly rendering the values of light and shadow, designing edges and creating likeness and composition. Numerous drawing techniques, materials and approaches will be covered. If you struggle to get the desired degree of likeness or just...
$400
10 sessions
Portrait Drawing
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Students develop consistency, accuracy, and confidence before using color. Weekly demonstrations and drills train students to see proportions, planes, values, and learn systematic human head construction. Continuing students may use their preferred media to draw from photos, or 2- and 3-week poses. Basic Drawing is a suggested prerequisite. Any model fees are extra. Students need to purchase supplies for this class. A list of recommended...
$220
9 sessions
Figure Drawing
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Capture the figure quickly, accurately, and confidently. Draw from male or female models each week. Measuring, webbing, value, foreshortening, the head, and gesture drills are emphasized to build strong, well-placed beginnings. Weekly demos focus on sections of the body using construction and value, using simple inexpensive materials. Basic Drawing is helpful. Model fees are extra. Students need to purchase supplies for this class. A list of recommended...
$205
9 sessions
Basic Drawing
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This adult class provides first-time/beginning students with a solid foundation in drawing. Working with pencil and charcoal, students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective. Students also learn to develop the ability to see as artists. The class works with a variety of subjects including still life, landscape and occasionally figure. Students often repeat this course to refine their control of the medium. Any model fees are extra. Students...
$195
9 sessions
Drawing With Perspective
McLean Community Center @ 1446 Chain Bridge Rd, Virginia, DC 22101
his drawing class will introduce the fundamentals on one, two and three-point perspective while considering the associated issues of proportion, foreshortening, design and composition. By mastering the rules of perspective, students will improve their skill at representing architectural exteriors and interiors and their compositional abilities in general. Bring pictures of buildings, interiors, chairs, boxes etc. to class. Look in magazines or take...
$260
6 sessions
Intermediate Drawing (Basic Drawing Continued)
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Developing skills learned in Basic Drawing class, students incorporate color into their work, approach more complex subject matter, and use different combinations of materials. Students strengthen their control of gesture, composition, line, perspective, shape, and value, gaining more self-confidence in their drawing abilities. This is an excellent refresher course before moving into advanced drawing classes or other media.
$210
9 sessions
