Oct 5th
6:30–8:30pm EDT
Dupont Studio Night | Yayoi Kusama
ArtsClub @ 1506 19th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
Create polka dotted pumpkin art in the style of Yayoi Kusama! Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most widely recognized and commercially successful living artists, most famous for her paintings and sculptures of pumpkins. Her style is characterized by polka dots, organic forms, and optical illusions. Learn about Kusama's artistic journey -- from her career as a young artist in Japan to international artistic stardom -- and create your own...
Thursday Oct 5th, 6:30–8:30pm Eastern Time
Library Of Congress Field Shoot
Capital Photography Center @ 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities. From exciting holiday themed photos, to architectural shots, to creativly using intentional camera movement. We begin photographing in the Great Hall and capture the beautiful architecture and sculptures as well as the gorgeous Holiday tree. We'll then explore some of the hidden gems in the building interior. We'll also be looking at Exposure Bracketing for high...
Saturday Dec 16th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Fieldwork - Photography Basics at Library Of Congress
Capital Photography Center @ 10 First Street SE, Washington, DC 20540
This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photography Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on. Our location at the Library of Congress gives us plenty of photo opportunities to practice exposure...
Saturday Dec 16th, 10am–12:30pm Eastern Time
Story-Telling at the Nat’l Museum of American History
Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA 22712
Smartphone Photography: Story-Telling at the National Museum of American History This safari is especially designed for smartphone users! Her face says it all: “You can make me sit in a segregated part of this train, but you can’t break my spirit.” Her face is proud, resolute, her chin is held high, her lips are tight, her hands firmly clasped in her lap, as if to say: “Someday, one day, we will be able to sit anywhere we want. I might...
Saturday Dec 16th, 2–4pm Eastern Time
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...
Saturday Oct 21st, 10:30am–2:30pm Eastern Time
Sculpture Classes Gift Card
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field@US Botanic Garden
Digital Photo Academy @ 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20002
Our DPA instructor presented us with the challenge of editing dozens of his spectacular images of the property and the selection we made does not do justice to the wonder and splendor of Washington DC’s Botanic Gardens with an overwhelming array of floral, tree and plant subject matter in the various gardens, each peppered with charming winding pathways to add to your portfolio worthy images. On top of those photo ops you have architectural scenes...
Saturday Nov 18th, 11:30am–2:30pm Eastern Time
Paris on the Potomac
Washington Photo Safari @ 5114 Ritchie Rd #644, Bealeton, VA , USA, Bealeton, VA 22712
Designed by the Frenchman Pierre L’Enfant (who loved our city so much he changed his name to Peter!), Washington DC offers many sights that rival those of the French capital: They’ve got classic Gothic-style Notre Dame? So what? We’ve got Washington National Cathedral. They’ve got the Pantheon? Big deal! We’ve got the US Capitol (whose design was in fact influenced by the Palladian-style of the Paris Pantheon). They’ve got Pont Neuf?...
Sunday Oct 15th, 2:30–5pm 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
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
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
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
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
