Crafts Classes in Washington, DC

If you have ever wanted to become an art workshop teacher or you are a teacher and want to make your workshops to be more of who you are, or wish to create a special workshop, this is a perfect course for you. In this 6 week LIVE online course we will: Explore and identify the unique gifts you possess to share to others in a course or workshop ...

Experiment with different papers, techniques and ideas to create spirited and innovative collages while learning about color, composition, texture, shape and execution. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Beginner/Intermediate Collage Note: For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE Important:  All classes scheduled to occur onsite are subject...

In this class I will demo how to draw a variety of animals using colored pencils (and sometimes markers with colored pencil). I will show the class how to layer, blend, and add texture with a variety of tools which can be purchased ahead of time or found around the house.  Students will need to have colored pencils, any type of markers, and...

Discover the creative, expressive art of collage. Highly accomplished artists lead these fascinating classes where you will create unique works of art. Using a wide range of unique and interesting materials, you’ll incorporate texture, color, shape, pattern into unique works of art. You’ll explore composition, looking at balance, shapes and experimenting...

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

Put the kids to bed, call your friends, crack open the wine, and lets paint!  In this fun and easy acrylic class, you will learn to prep a canvas, transfer an outline, and paint like a pro. No experience or artistic talent required.  Supplies List: Canvas Brushes Acrylic Paint Graphite paper Pencil

You may be interested in drawing and painting, as both an experienced artist ​or as some one just starting out on the artistic path. If you are a beginner, the artist -instructor will start you off on the fundamentals of drawing by creating your own still-life of objects to draw. For intermediate and advanced emerging artists, we work with what...

This course challenges you to take a more in-depth look into why you create the work that you do - and how to nourish your source of inspiration. Participants slow down and reflect on how they make work, and integrate self-care into their practice. This course will focus on how we can craft our practice to meet and/or address our personal needs through...

This one-day introduction to art writing allows you to articulate the unique nature of your own photographic practice. It is ideal for those who are building a website or submitting applications for grants, residencies, colleges, or graduate schools, and may be uncomfortable writing about their work. Through in-class exercises, students will use myriad...

Learn to knit with your arms! in this beginner-friendly virtual workshop, you'll learn to make ultra-chunky knits using your own arms as knitting needles!  You'll make an over-sized scarf or cowl in the yarn--the perfect accessory to ward off the NYC winter in style. You won't believe how quickly you can whip up a finished piece--all...

Perfect class for beginners or the more experienced student who wishes to attain a greater mastery of their craft. This online class is dedicated to guiding students towards mastering pen, ink, brush and color washes and towards introducing students to the work of sepia masters like Da Vinci, the Expressionists and modernists like Raymond Pettibon,...

Love watercolor florals? We will spend Friday mornings devoted to loose flowers, botanicals, succulents and leaves. Lets bring springtime inside and brighten up your canvas! This is a great beginner class that lets you dip your toe in basic techniques of watercolor like basic color mixing, washes, wet on wet and placement. This class is fast, not...

This is a great beginner class that lets you dip your toe in basic techniques of watercolor like basic color mixing, washes, wet on wet and placement. This class is fast, no drawing skills required and instantly gratifying. This class will be live online, with the content available for review after. Link for video will be emailed the day of class....

Design and create your own unique woven Wall Tapestry! This is a fun + creative workshop where you will play with color, texture and basic weaving on a hand crafted loom. Complete your own woven wall tapestry ready to gift or hang in your home. All are welcome from fiber newbies to crafty pros. Show up ready to let go and create!  All instruction...

You didn't think we would leave this sh*t show of a year without one last vulgar embroidery class, did you?   Always wanted to learn how to embroider? Now’s your chance! In this class you will practice your hand lettering skills while designing your very own embroidery with all of your favorite curse words.  We will go over the...