Classes And Workshops

We offer a number of classes and workshops for kids and adults throughout the year. Workshops typically last only a few hours or a couple days, while classes can last several weeks.

Explore our upcoming classes and workshops below.

Classes

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Beginning Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - 5 Weeks
May 2
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Beginning Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - 5 Weeks
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids

May 2 to June 6, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum. Pre-teen and teen students will gain familiarity and experience with methods of relief and intaglio printmaking and learn how to print on a press.

Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 5 Weeks
May 2
Adults
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 5 Weeks
Adults

Weekly April 18 - June 6 from 7 P.M to 9 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

This seven-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or ferric chloride.

Adults
Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 1
Jun 18
Adults
Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 1
Adults

Weekly June 18 to July 2, from 3 to 5pm

Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch? This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts.

Adults
Oil Painting like the Old Masters (Weekly - 11 Weeks - Adults) with William Demaria 
Jun 18
Adults
Oil Painting like the Old Masters (Weekly - 11 Weeks - Adults) with William Demaria 
Adults

Weekly June 18 to Aug 27 - Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 pm

In this class, students will learn how to think about their artwork in layers and explore some of the mysterious interactions of color that captivated artists throughout history. Over this 11-week class, students will learn different methods to efficiently sketch with paint, experiment with various methods layering paint, and make artwork that is in dialogue with artists through history.

Adults
Drawing for Young Adults (Weekly - 9 Weeks) with William Demaria
Jul 2
Teens
Drawing for Young Adults (Weekly - 9 Weeks) with William Demaria
Teens

Jul 2 to Aug 27 - Tuesdays - 11-2 pm

Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, it is very important to have a solid foundation in drawing. This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own interests in art while also being introduced to fundamental principles of drawing. This class will start with pencil, then explore powdered graphite, and pen. Students will be provided with a mix of drawing exercises to develop their skills and opportunities to develop their own interests.

Teens
Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper (Adults - Weekly - 4 Weeks) with William Demaria
Jul 9
Adults
Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper (Adults - Weekly - 4 Weeks) with William Demaria
Adults

Jul 9 to Jul 30 - Tuesday 3-5 pm

Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $40. This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass and archivally matting artwork. By the end of this class, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.

Adults
College Portfolio Development for Teens (Weekly - 7 Weeks) with William Demaria
Jul 11
Teens
College Portfolio Development for Teens (Weekly - 7 Weeks) with William Demaria
Teens

Jul 2 to Aug 27 - Tuesdays - 11-2 pm

Whether you are looking to apply to art school or not, a strong art portfolio will make you stand out from other applicants. Colleges look for a mix of artwork that displays technical proficiency and explores issues and ideas that are important to the artist on a personal level. This class will help students develop their college art portfolios and prepare students for college level art critique so they will feel more comfortable talking about their artwork.

Teens
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 1)
Jul 11
Adults
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 1)
Adults

Jul 11 to Aug 1 - Thursday 3-5 pm

There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a professional level. This class will teach you everything you need to get started and allow you to frame 2-3 paintings.

Adults
Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition (Adults - Weekly - 7 Weeks) with William Demaria
Jul 11
Adults
Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition (Adults - Weekly - 7 Weeks) with William Demaria
Adults

Jul 11- Aug 29 (No class Aug 8)- Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or abstract, all art shares the same fundamentals. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this 7-week class will start by teaching comparative measurement and drawing from direct observation. Next this class will teach students how to work with photographs and use cameras as a means of augmenting their creativity instead of limiting it. Finally, this class will teach students how to find inspiration from various sources throughout art history and set students down the path towards understanding composition.

Adults
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 2)
Aug 6
Adults
Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools - with William Demaria (Session 2)
Adults

August 6 - 27 - Tuesdays 3-5 pm

There are a lot less steps involved in making a frame from scratch for a painting than to make a frame for works on paper. That being said, there still are a couple of tricks that are helpful to know to make a frame by hand at a professional level. This class will teach you everything you need to get started and allow you to frame 2-3 paintings.

Adults
Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 2
Aug 15
Adults
Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 2
Adults

Weekly, August 15 - 29 from 3pm to 5pm

Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch?

This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store like Ikea into something that is archival and can be presented in professional contexts.

Adults

Workshops

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Introduction to Photoshop CS (Adobe Creative Suite) 2024with Scott Wurzel
May 8
Introduction to Photoshop CS (Adobe Creative Suite) 2024with Scott Wurzel

Wednesdays May 8 and 15, 3 to 5 pm

Learn the foundational editing abilities of Photoshop

Monotype and Mixed Media—2 Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy
May 18
Teens, Adults
Monotype and Mixed Media—2 Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy
Teens, Adults

Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19, 11: A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this workshop we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line on plexiglass, collage, and painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials, and paint onto the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

Teens, Adults
Spring Botanical Dye Printmaking with Christine Harrison - ONLINE
May 26
Spring Botanical Dye Printmaking with Christine Harrison - ONLINE

May 26, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In this introduction to botanical dye printing, learn how to extract nature’s textures and colors to print on paper. Working with fresh leaves participants will learn how to make bundles to dye by boiling and steaming. During the workshop participants can work along with instructor and make several pieces.

Watercolor Techniques Workshops with Etai Rogers-Fett - 3 Sessions
Jun 13
Watercolor Techniques Workshops with Etai Rogers-Fett - 3 Sessions

Thursdays, June 13 - 27 from 6:30-9:00 P.M.

Explore the art of watercolor and learn new techniques in this class for beginner and intermediate-level painters. Practice watercolor techniques as you explore the unique properties of the medium in this three part workshop series - take them as a series or stand alone workshops!

Summer Camp

Featured
6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal
Jun 24
6 Week Summer Camp for the 10 to 14 with Sadie Randal

June 24, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024

Join us for a fun-filled 6-week art summer camp with Sadie Randal, designed for kids aged 10 to 14 - it's gonna be epic!

Classes and Workshops Calendar

Ongoing Workshops

Classical Guitar lessons with Roberto Alcaraz

Every Friday, 45 minutes, 5:00 - 7:00

From complete beginner to advanced level, you will learn to play classical guitar and read music at the same time. These individual lessons will be tailored to your individual needs. You will learn the basic technique and skills to be able to perform music of different time periods and styles: renaissance, baroque, classical, contemporary, and arrangements of popular music. Lessons are 45 minutes long and only require the student to bring their own instrument.

  • $65 for a 45 minute session

To register, please email washington.print1@gmail.com 

Past Classes and Workshops

If a program has started, you may still be able to join—email us at info@washingtonprintmakers.com to find out.

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Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 6 Weeks
Apr 25
Adults
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 6 Weeks
Adults

Weekly April 18 - June 6 from 7 P.M to 9 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

This seven-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or ferric chloride.

Adults
Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 6 Weeks
Apr 25
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 6 Weeks
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids

Weekly April 18th - June 6 from 4:30 P.M to 6:30 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum.

Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Collagraph Printmaking - Level 2 with Nina Muys - 2 sessions - Adults
Apr 20
Teens, Adults
Collagraph Printmaking - Level 2 with Nina Muys - 2 sessions - Adults
Teens, Adults

Saturday, April 20 from 11A.M. to 1 P.M and Sunday, April 21 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.

This 2 day workshop will be a continuation of the collagraph offered in January but is not restricted to former students.Anyone who is willing to experiment with this flexible and exciting media is invited to join. In this class we will explore the great possibilities of the collagraph printmaking process.

Teens, Adults
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 7 Weeks
Apr 18
Adults
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 7 Weeks
Adults

Weekly April 18 - June 6 from 7 P.M to 9 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

This seven-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or ferric chloride.

Adults
Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 7 Weeks
Apr 18
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 7 Weeks
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids

Weekly April 18th - June 6 from 4:30 P.M to 6:30 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum.

Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 8 Weeks
Apr 11
Adults
Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 8 Weeks
Adults

Weekly April 11th - June 6 from 7 P.M to 9 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

This eight-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or ferric chloride.

Adults
Beginning Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 8 Weeks
Apr 11
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Beginning Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett - Weekly - 8 Weeks
Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids

Weekly April 11th - June 6 from 4:30 P.M to 6:30 P.M. * No class May 9th.*

Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of - sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite variations! This course is designed as an entry point into the fun and versatile world of printmaking beyond what is typically offered in school curriculum.

Pre-Teens, Teens, Kids
Getting Started with Your i-Phone with Bob Burgess
Apr 10
Getting Started with Your i-Phone with Bob Burgess

Wednesdays April 10 and 17 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

The class will focus on elements of still photography. It will consist of an explanation of the iPhone settings and various camera modes available to the photographer.

Monotype and Mixed Media - 2 Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy
Apr 6
Teens, Adults
Monotype and Mixed Media - 2 Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy
Teens, Adults

Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 11 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this workshop we will discuss the principles and elements of design, composition, and combining drawing, texture, and color to create a monotype of an image using line on plexiglass, collage, and painting.

Teens, Adults
Introduction to Basic Watercolor with Christine Vineyard
Mar 30
Adults
Introduction to Basic Watercolor with Christine Vineyard
Adults

Saturday, March 30 - 12 to 3:00 P.M.

Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way using many household items to manipulate the paint. The class is designed as an introduction to watercolor painting and techniques and is great for people with little to no prior experience who are interested in learning more.

Adults
Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes - 2 Day Workshop - Adults
Mar 16
Adults
Block Printed Accordion Fold Book with Anne Barnes - 2 Day Workshop - Adults
Adults

Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

In this two-part workshop we will use a simple block printing technique to create an organic floral pattern. Then using watercolor paint and other art mediums, learn to hand tint and add decorative detail to the visual narrative, which will then be made into a beautiful accordion fold artist’s book.

Adults
Collagraph Printing - Level 2 with Nina Muys (Second Class)
Mar 10
Adults, Teens
Collagraph Printing - Level 2 with Nina Muys (Second Class)
Adults, Teens

Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. and Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.

In this class, we will explore the great possibilities of the collagraph printmaking process. Using gel medium, gesso and carborundum gel medium, participants will create a richly textured plate, using cardboard as the base. The following week, the cardboard plate will be printed on the etching press using non-toxic inks and dampened paper. All materials are included, but please bring an apron and gloves. Drawing skills are not necessary. Nina Muys is an experienced printmaker and one of the founders of the Washington Printmakers Gallery.

Adults, Teens
Collagraph Printing - Level 2 with Nina Muys
Mar 3
Adults, Teens
Collagraph Printing - Level 2 with Nina Muys
Adults, Teens

Sunday, March 3 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. and Sunday, March 10 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.

In this class, we will explore the great possibilities of the collagraph printmaking process. Using gel medium, gesso and carborundum gel medium, participants will create a richly textured plate, using cardboard as the base. The following week, the cardboard plate will be printed on the etching press using non-toxic inks and dampened paper. All materials are included, but please bring an apron and gloves. Drawing skills are not necessary. Nina Muys is an experienced printmaker and one of the founders of the Washington Printmakers Gallery.

Adults, Teens
Intro to Frame Making in the Apartment Setting with William Demaria (Session Two)
Feb 27
Intro to Frame Making in the Apartment Setting with William Demaria (Session Two)

On Tuesdays from February 27 to March 26, 2024

This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass and archival matting artwork. By the end of the 5 week session, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.