Jun 11th
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iPhone Photography - Getting Started
Capital Photography Center @ 4th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Learn to use the iPhone camera and go beyond taking a simple snapshot to creating a photograph that’s an artistic expression unique to your vision. Join us at the National Gallery of Art and tap into your creative side through mobile photography. Using our iPhone cameras, we’ll explore the Museum's offerings from abstract sculptures, colorful paintings and wall hangings, to the architecture of the building as well. We’ll find endless photographic...
Sunday Jun 11th, 10:15am–2:15pm Eastern Time
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
Dynamic Sculptures And Installations
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Learn how artists create interactive installations and kinetic sculptures. This workshop teaches how to incorporate motion, light, and sound into your work with a simple, inexpensive device called a microcontroller. Without any prior knowledge of electronics or programming, participants learn to achieve interactive pieces that respond to environmental changes. Students bring a laptop and, prior to the workshop, directly order a kit of parts...
$180
2 sessions
Beginning / Intermediate Sculpture
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This course introduced students to the techniques and skills to achieve artistic expression through volume. Students discover the main principles of proportion along with the mysteries and surprises that accompany the creative process. Participants may work with a model, or bring in their own concepts for sculptures. Students are free to explore abstract or representational projects. Instructor guides students on particular methods to best produce...
$265
9 sessions
Figure Sculpture
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This class introduces the concepts and techniques of sculpting the human form. Students begin to develop the basic skills of clay modeling and figure assemblage, while learning to see, perceive, and reproduce the human form with all of its complexities. Live models and anatomical casts are used. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$265
9 sessions
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Metal Sculpture
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
This course is designed for both the absolute beginner and the experienced artist. Students learn oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metal-bending, drilling, grinding, finishing techniques, and the use of proper safety precautions. Working with the instructor, students design their own projects and create sculptural works while they hone metal working skills. Individual attention and a hands-on approach address the needs of students at all skill ...
$300
9 sessions
Faces, Not Places! At the National Sculpture Garden
Washington Photo Safari @ Constitution Ave. NW & 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20565
When you travel, you like to come back with images not just of the monuments, historic buildings and landscapes, but also the faces that you see. After all, people are the lifeblood of any country. But how do you DO that, especially with people you do not know? Sticking a camera in a stranger’s face is NOT a great way to make friends! It’s intrusive and inconsiderate! And how do you capture those magic moments of your own family or friends...
$99
Clay Sculpture For Teens
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Students develop confidence, consistency, and an individual style. Instruction includes class critique, demonstrations, and individual attention in solving problems in composition, value, and color harmony. The goal is to exploit the unique ÒmagicÓ of watercolor with a variety of approaches. Beginners with some experience in drawing or other media are welcome.
$200
8 sessions
Wood And Stone Sculpture
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Students learn the techniques and skills to sculpt in the ancient mediums of wood and stone, starting with the sketch and continuing to carve, finish, patina, and mount the piece on a base. Students work on an individual project in the medium they choose. The studio is equipped with tools. Note: Wood and stones are available for purchase in class.
$245
9 sessions
Wire Sculpting
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
We will be sculpting animals and humans out of 18- or 20-gauge wire, a perfect medium for small to medium size sculptures. We will mostly concentrate on the technique of making three-dimensional wire figures that can stand alone as sculptures
$55
Wire Sculpting with Air Dry Clay
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Build on the wire sculpting workshop and use your three-dimensional figure as an armature and applying clay over your wire figure to create a professional looking traditional sculpture.
$55
The Portrait In Clay: Structure And Expression
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Through demonstrations and individual critiques, students learn the rudiments of creating a life size, ready-to-fire clay bust from life. Beginning with armature building and clay application techniques, continuing through principles of measuring, structure, anatomy, composition, expression and surface finish, this workshop gives students a comprehensive overview of the ideas central to making compelling and structurally sound portrait sculpture....
$215
2 sessions
Mud and Merlot
VisArts at Rockville @ 155 Gibbs St, Washington, DC 20850
Come make your own personalized vessels while enjoying a glass of merlot, white wine and soda! Instruction in how to make a hand-built piece of original ceramic will prepare you to create in clay. All materials are provided and pieces will be ready for pick-up two weeks after class. Additional beer and wine is available for purchase. Please bring an ID for alcohol service.
$60
Sculpting the Figure in Clay
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
Work from a live model and photographs to sculpt the 3D figure in clay. Students learn techniques for creating well proportioned figure that capture lifelike gesture.
$620
12 sessions
Moldmaking and Casting
Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC 20852
This class will teach you techniques for creating molds and casting from an original work . Whether your original is made of clay, stone or plaster creating a mold will make it possible to reproduce that work in various mediums including plaster, foam and resin.
$300
5 sessions
