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National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum
Washington Photo Safari @ 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
National Portrait Gallery/American Art Museum By Smartphone Learn to Photograph the Artwork on Display as Well as Spectacular Architecture! You could spend a day in here and not see all of the spectacular exhibits this museum has to offer. Renovated and reopened in 2006, the National Portrait Gallery/ American Museum of Art is a photographer’s delight, and most of the exhibits are open to photography. Our safari, led by Paris-trained professional...
Sunday Jul 9th, 2:30–4:30pm Eastern Time
Half Day Private Digital Photography (DC)
Digital Photo Academy @ Cross Streets TBA, Washington, DC 20003
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field shoot that coincides with the photography goals of the student. The shoot can focus on Landscape,...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time
All Day Private Digital Photography (DC)
Digital Photo Academy @ Cross Streets TBA, Washington, DC 20003
Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 6 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field shoot that coincides with the photography goals of the student. The shoot can focus on Landscape,...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time
Anthotypes & Other Organic Processes I
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
This class is an introduction to plant-based photographic processes! It will cover anthotypes, chlorophyll printing, lumens, and phytograms. We will meet via online platform once a week for demos and students will then take what they have learned and complete that week’s assignment, returning for critique and a new demo each week. Anthotypes date back to the 19th century and that intrepid gentleman scientist, Sir John Herschel. An...
Thursday Aug 3rd, 6–8pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Anthotypes & Other Organic Processes II
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
This class picks up where Anthotypes and Other Organic Processes I ends. Students will explore accelerated lumens including cyanolumens, cyanophytograms, chemilumens, and surface silvering out. Preservation and presentation methods will also be discussed. This course explores processes that reconnect us with plant material and the least toxic ways of working. An online digital classroom is used between meetings to post work and ask questions. Participants...
Thursday Jun 22nd, 6–8pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
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Hand Lettering Basics
Learn the basics of hand-lettering in this course! Using simple materials you will discover how to transform your handwriting into art that can be used in illustrations, cartoons, posters, t-shirts and more. Begin with letter anatomy and lettering styles, and progress into compositions, patterns, and more illustrative uses lettering. At the end of the course you will contribute to and take home a collaborative zine! Supply List: Pencil Eraser...
Monday Jul 17th, 6:30–8:30pm Eastern Time
(5 sessions)
Continuing Contemplative Calligraphy (Ages 16+)
For those already acquainted with basic calligraphic letterforms and materials, don't miss an opportunity to use the tools of your choice (dip pen, cartridge pen, Pilot Parallel Pen, or a quill pen) and continue practicing the contemplative aspects of calligraphy in the process. Gather your favorite materials and meet once a week for calligraphy practice with guided meditation to enhance their contemplative experience. Instruction on technique and...
Sunday Jun 18th, 1–3pm Central Time
(10 sessions)
Online Intro to Drawing Class
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the safe in-studio class. Please note: Online Class times are in Pacific Standard Time 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...
Tuesday Jun 13th, 3–4pm Pacific Time
Online Monthly Drawing Class Package
Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom
This class is available online and safe in-studio - Click here for the safe in-studio class. Please note: Online Class times are in Pacific Standard Time Drawing with Graphite 101 + Project Booklet: Monthly Package Indulge your creative side and channel your inner-artist with this fun and informative Drawing with Graphite 101 course from Pastimes For A Lifetime. Your future self will thank you! Ideal for beginners as well as students...
Jun 13th
3–4pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 14th
1–2pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 14th
2–3pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 15th
4:30–5:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Jun 15th
5:30–6:30pm PDT
Meets 4 Times
$160
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Tuesday Jun 13th, 3–4pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
Screen Printing
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
Curious about screen printing? In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of screen printing from start to finish. Students will learn different methods of preparing images, transferring to the screen, and printing multiple layers with water-based inks to make an editions of beautiful art prints.
$320
8 sessions
Continuing Silk Screen Printing
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
For those who have already taken screen printing at The Art League or have significant silk screen experience elsewhere, this class offers individual instruction as students follow their own path working in this versatile medium. Course limited to two students.
$230
9 sessions
Silk Screen Printing
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Silk screen printing can fill a page with color in a single stroke, or build layer upon transparent layer of intricate detail. Screen prints may be vibrant or subtle, sharp-edged, or brushy and textured. Students create hand-painted, hand-cut, and photographic stencils, and then print through them using water based non-toxic inks. Lab fee of $50, payable to the instructor, covers supplies and screen. Additional open studio time is available on Mondays...
$230
9 sessions
Card Making: Block Printing
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Let’s make beautiful block-printed cards for any occasion. Nothing says love like unique handmade cards. Learn how to choose and create a design that sends your personal message. Alex will teach simple carving techniques to create your block as well as the different block materials available to you. Then it’s time to cover the different mediums we can use in addition to the different tools we will need. Once...
$55
Mono Printing: 3-Part Series
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
In this three-part monoprinting workshop we will explore many ways to create Monoprints. Every monoprint is a one of a kind works of art, unique in every way. We will use paints and inks as well as incorporating stencils and found objects to create form and design. In part 1 of the workshop we will start with using Jelly plates. These are a flexible, squishy surface that can accommodate a variety of...
$55
Woodblock Printmaking
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Beginners and experienced printmakers explore a variety of woodblock printing methods. Using traditional tools and methods in creative ways,students learn to maximize their time at the press. Students create multi-layered reduction prints with oil-based ink and a printing press, as well as single-layer hand rubbed prints with water-based ink. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor.
$220
8 sessions
Relief Printmaking (Woodcut and Linoleum)
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
Printing was introduced in Germany in the 1440’s and the first herbal was printed in 1491. In this course students will create single color relief prints editions using plants as their subject. This class is open to beginners as well as students who want to expand their relief printing practice.
$240
5 sessions
Monotype Printmaking
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Monotypes are one-of-a-kind prints created by a painterly method originally developed by the Impressionists. In this class students learn several techniques including subtractive, additive, color blending, texture transfer, and other painterly methods. Monotypes can be abstract or realistic, and students are encouraged to work at their own pace to experiment using what they learn. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor. The Art League,...
$215
6 sessions
Printmaking For Young People
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Students discover multiple printmaking techniques focusing on collograph, relief and monotype, using nontoxic materials. Participants can create greeting cards from their prints, as well as print directly onto T-shirts with their relief block.
$185
8 sessions
Etching Printmaking Projects And Techniques (Int./Adv.)
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This class is designed for students with some background in printmaking, as well as for more advanced students. By working with a master printmaker, students can refine their skills in intaglio, lithography, and/or monotype printing by focusing on individual or class projects. New and more advanced techniques are introduced for student exploration. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor. The Art League, through association with Discover...
$220
9 sessions
Printmaking For Teens (Ages 13 & Up)
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This course covers a variety of printmaking techniques, including linocut and drypoint. Students explore the possibilities of color using monotype. Each printmaker has the opportunity to print his own t-shirt or tote-bag. There is a supply list for this class in the school store. A materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class
$190
9 sessions
Printmaking: Monotype
Yellow Barn Studio @ 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Washington, DC 20812
Learn to create modern graphics by layering textures, photos, text, color and drawn images using contemporary printing techniques. Create a portfolio of unique prints. Explore your creativity through the printing process.
$308
10 sessions
