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Drawing & Painting Classes Washington, D.C.

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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in Washington, D.C., and develop your skills in techniques such as watercolor, acrylic, and charcoal under the guidance of experienced instructors.

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Pure Pastel (Zaremba)

Yellow Barn Studio @ 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Washington, DC

For beginning and intermediate artists - Pastel is color in its purest form. Through demos, short lectures and individual encouragement, discover the versatility of this medium and how its immediacy can help develop your understanding of color and composition. Still life and 19th century Impressionist landscape traditions provide inspiration. Weather permitting; some sessions may take place outdoors.

All levels 14 and older
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$270

9 sessions

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Dupont Studio Night | Jackson Pollock

ArtsClub @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC

Ever look at a Pollock painting and wonder if you could create something similar? Now is your chance to try!  During this event, you'll learn the story behind the invention and development of Jackson Pollock's signature style of drip painting. Then ArtsClub's instructors will guide you through the process of creating your own paintings using the same materials and techniques that Pollock used for his original works.  Art supplies and...

(26) Beginner 21 and older
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Dupont Studio Night | Claude Monet

ArtsClub @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC

Discover the narrative behind Claude Monet's renowned artworks, including his breathtaking sunsets, captivating seascapes, and iconic water lilies. Then create your own Impressionist paintings that capture the vibrancy of your favorite landscapes, utilizing Monet’s technique of depicting light and color through lively and expressive brushstrokes. Tickets include lesson, all art materials and coveralls to protect your clothing.

(26) All levels 21 and older
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Dupont Studio Night | Jean-Michel Basquiat

ArtsClub @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the iconic artist who captivated the 1980s New York art scene. Discover the inspiration behind his mixed-media works and create your own masterpiece using paint and oil pastels on canvas. Join us for a night of artistic exploration and unleash your creativity.

(26) Beginner 21 and older
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Dupont Studio Night | Helen Frankenthaler

ArtsClub @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC

Discover the innovative painting techniques of Helen Frankenthaler and create your own serene soak stain masterpieces at this exclusive studio night. Unleash your creativity as you learn about this influential American Abstract Expressionist painter and immerse yourself in a world of vibrant, liquid-like colors. All art materials and protective wear are provided.

(26) Beginner 21 and older
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Dupont Studio Night | Georgia O’Keeffe

ArtsClub @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC

Discover the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe as you create stunning autumnal flower paintings in her signature style. Immerse yourself in her journey from the Midwest to New Mexico and unleash your creativity in this inspiring studio night at ArtsClub. All art materials and an art history lesson are included.

(26) Beginner 21 and older
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Master Class: The Life in a Still Life

Washington Studio School @ 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC

Don’t miss this exciting workshop with master contemporary still life painter Erin Raedeke as she breaks open the world of what still life can be for students. Participants will examine what has been handed down over centuries in the realm of still life and learn to challenge that by pushing parameters and questioning assumptions. Once we are open enough to strip away those assumptions, all kinds of possibilities open up and surprising things can...

All levels 18 and older
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$225
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Basic Drawing (Adult)

The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA

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....

Beginner 18 and older
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$110
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Open-Life Drawing Sessions

The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA

This monitored open studio is for participants of all levels who want to work from the model using their own media. Sessions require a minimum enrollment, thus registrations is encouraged over drop-in, $20/drop in. Drop-in is for currently enrolled students and Art League members only. two consecutive sessions run each term. Students may bring their own supplies/media they prefer to work in.  

All levels 18 and older
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Family Painting Fun

VisArts at Rockville @ 36 Maryland Avenue , Washington, DC

What to do with your kids over Christmas break? Create a masterpiece of course! We provide a blank 16 x 20 canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, easel and aprons. Staff is available to provide inspiration and encouragement but this is not an instructional session.  This is the perfect activity for families, but absolutely no children in strollers or under the age of 5.

All levels 6 and older
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Introduction to Oil Painting

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD

Learn the basics of oil painting materials and techniques. Explore the fundamentals of light, shade, and color composition. Paint a study from your own favorite reference photos or drawings. Experience the many possibilities of this exciting medium. It may be the beginning of a lifelong passion. All supplies provided.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
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How to Paint Atmospheric Effects with Watercolors

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD

In this workshop, you will learn how to paint different weather conditions such as storms, rain, fog, and snow using watercolors. Learn by hands-on practice under the guidance of the lead teacher of the WMAS. All supplies provided.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Bird Painting for the Watercolorist

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD

How to make your bird pictures not only anatomically correct but “alive”, by seeing the individual “models’” physical structures, and color patterns, in terms of both form and function. Learn all this through guided practice, with the instructor’s help.

(8) All levels 18 and older
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Weekly Life Drawing

IA&A at Hillyer @ 9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington, DC

Our weekly Life Drawing series is an independent figure drawing class that allows students to work from a live model in your choice of mediums. While skill level is varied, there is no immediate instruction allowing each student to practice their drawing skills at their own pace. While easels, chairs and artistic ambiance are provided by Hillyer, artists are required to bring their own drawing materials.

(4) All levels 18 and older
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$45

5 sessions

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Drop In Figure Drawing

Washington Studio School @ 2129 S St NW, Washington, DC

WSS provides three opportunities each week for students and others to practice their figure work from the model in a monitored but non-instructed basis. We encourage all students to take advantage of these sessions! They are available to WSS students and outside artists as well.

All levels 18 and older
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Comic Art: Ages 10 & Up

Stone Branch School of Art @ 1331-M Rockville Pike, Washington, DC

The perfect introduction to the world of comic art. Students learn ways to create interesting characters, fundamentals of sequential story telling and the basics of panel layout. Learn what makes good composition along with drawing and inking techniques. This is a great course for students who like comics and want to learn how to draw their own.

All levels 10 and older
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$360
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Encaustics

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD

Come experience the art of painting with hot wax! This fun workshop is for those who have little familiarity with encaustics and would like an introduction, and for those who have experienced working with the medium, but seek to refine their skills.  Diversity of learning is covered, including the basic materials and techniques, safety issues and discussions of supports, grounds, layering, scraping, fusing, transparencies, collage, image transfer,...

(8) All levels 18 and older
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