
Chakra Color Immersion: Awakening Creativity Through Energy & Art with Uyen Nguyen
In this two-hour workshop, explore the seven chakras through guided meditation, color theory, and intuitive art-making, using chakra colors as a foundation for creative expression.

Chakra Color Immersion: Awakening Creativity Through Energy & Art with Uyen Nguyen
In this two-hour workshop, explore the seven chakras through guided meditation, color theory, and intuitive art-making, using chakra colors as a foundation for creative expression.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - June 20
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.
Monoprint with Sarah Barzmehri
Using acrylic paint and a glass surface, students will explore creating prints in color. Inspired by abstract expressionist artists, such as Mark Rothko, the workshop emphasizes the creative journey and the joy of an unpredictable result.

Introduction to Linoleum Printmaking with Makenzie Lawson - Weekly on Tuesdays - 5 weeks
The bold, satisfying craft of linoleum printmaking combines carving and printing to create striking, tactile artwork. This hands-on introductory class—perfect for beginners and curious creatives alike—guides you through the full printmaking process, from sketching the design to carving the block and pulling your first print. You will learn essential techniques for safely operating carving tools, transferring images with printing presses, and working with black and colored inks to create high-contrast prints. Whether you are looking to explore a new medium or simply get your hands dirty in the best way, this class offers a fun and rewarding dive into one of the oldest (and coolest) forms of printmaking.

Intro To Making Floating Frames for Paintings with Hand Tools with William Demaria - Wednesdays - 4 Weeks
What’s the only thing better than a beautiful hardwood frame around your artwork? A beautiful hardwood frame that YOU made! This summer, learn to make frames from scratch at Washington Printmakers Gallery. Students will gain a basic understanding of woodworking with hand tools and learn all the tips and tricks to make beautiful frames with ease.

Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria - on Wednesdays - (9 Classes)
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.

Drawing 2: Advanced Drawing with William Demaria - Wednesdays - 9 Classes
Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, Students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated styles of drawing and begin to study the human form.

Handmade Book Workshop with Adele Ross - 2 Sessions
Learn Stich Book Binding Techniques, this class will cover the fundamentals of book making. Focusing on a creative artistic approach to making books/ journals. We will explore a variety of papers and learn the proper folding, crease and paste techniques. Decorative stitching techniques will be introduced for the book spin detail.

Sketch It Quick: Faces, Figures & Still Life in Markers with Kenzy Hany - Weekly on Mondays and Thursdays - 3 Weeks
Sketch it Quick: Markers Edition is all about letting go of perfection and enjoying the process of fast, expressive sketching. In this 3-week workshop, we’ll explore how to capture faces, figures, and everyday objects quickly and confidently using vibrant markers — no pressure, no stress, just relaxed creativity. This class is perfect for artists who already know the basics of drawing and want to loosen up their lines, experiment with markers, and have fun sketching freehand. Each session includes live demos, guided exercises, and plenty of time to practice at your own pace. Expect casual, supportive vibes and space to experiment without worrying if every line is perfect. Syllabus: Week 1: Marker Basics & Still Life Sketching Week 2: Quick Portraits & Facial Features Week 3: Gesture Drawing & Figures

Collaborative Collage with Jan Zastrow
Come join us for an afternoon of art-making "improv" as we work together on group collages.
De-stress, get inspired, release inhibitions, and make friends while creating a new piece of art suitable for framing (or at least for the fridge)... this is FUN art, not fine art!

Drawing & Painting with Sarah Barzmehri - Weekly - 6 Weeks
This course is designed to help participants get comfortable with drawing and painting fundamentals. Through a series of exercises and projects, students will develop their skills in fast sketching, contour drawing, mixing colors and composition elements. The main focus is to enjoy the process and train the eye to register different forms and shapes with ease and sensitivity.

Monoprint with Sarah Barzmehri
Using acrylic paint and a glass surface, participants will explore creating prints in B&W and color. Inspired by abstract expressionist artists, the workshop emphasizes the creative journey and the joy of an unpredictable result. Participants enjoy experimenting with different techniques, materials, and inspirations. -Experience different ways of monoprinting -Explore creating atmospheric prints -Develop skills in using brayers/rollers

Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper with William Demaria - on Wednesdays - 4 Classes
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 $80.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - June 13
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.

Black and White or Single-Color Woodblock/Lino Print Workshop with Leslie Rose
Learn the basics of relief printing. Students can choose to carve wood or linoleum.Tuition includes the cost of supplies. Students will take home 4 small prints. Ink, tools, paper provided. Those who have previous experience may join as well.
Therapeutic Artistic Expression with Ajoure Di Amzi - Weekly - 4 Weeks on Sundays
Unlock your inner world with the healing power of creativity. Participants will explore printmaking by gel plates to transfer images and create abstract designs. Explore the hidden meanings of your artwork by discovering what color symbolism, shape significance, and line representation reveal. Use art as a tool for emotional release, self-discovery, and storytelling. Embrace communicative freedom through Therapeutic Artistic Expression.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - June 6
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.
An Abstract Journey with Sarah Barzmehri - June 5 to June 26 - Weekly on Thursdays
This immersive journey invites participants to break from traditional boundaries and dive into the world of abstraction. By exploring multiple mediums and methods, you’ll discover freedom and spontaneity in art to express emotions, stories, and concepts in unique and non-representational ways.

Oil Painting like the Old Masters with William Demaria (Weekly - 4 Weeks - on Wednesdays)
Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Under Painting and Indirect Painting As impressive as these techniques sound, in reality they all are cheat codes historic painters invented to make painting easier! In this 4-week class, students will learn how to break down paintings into manageable steps and provide them with a basis to develop their abilities as a painter and find inspiration from art history.

Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 Weeks
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.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - May 30
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.

Spring Botanical Dye Printmaking with Christine Harrison
This is a ZOOM class
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. The class starts with simple and easily available plant dyes and discuss other dyes and safety considerations.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - May 23
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.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - May 16
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.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - May 9 to June 20
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.

An Abstract Journey with Sarah Barzmehri - May 6 to June 17 - Weekly on Tuesdays
This immersive journey invites participants to break from traditional boundaries and dive into the world of abstraction. By exploring multiple mediums and methods, you’ll discover freedom and spontaneity in art to express emotions, stories, and concepts in unique and non-representational ways.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - May 2 to June 20
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.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - April 25 to June 20
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.
Photography Workshop for Teens
This workshop will touch on the most important aspects of photography, from light to composition, in an effort to start a teen's photography journey! By the end, you should feel comfortable taking good photos and will come away with recommendations for further study and practice.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - April 18 to June 20
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.

Tetrapak Printmaking
Tetrapak is an exciting new way of prtinmaking that uses the inside of recycled milk or orange juice cartons to create a plate that is easily carved with any sharp tool. Using an etching press, the resulting prints are rich in lines and textures.

Monoprinting with Sarah Barzmehri
This workshop introduces participants to new approaches in monoprinting, using acrylic paint and glass surfaces. Inspired by the atmospheric works of Mark Rothko, students will explore creating prints in color. The workshop emphasizes the creative journey and the joy of an unpredictable result.

Classical Guitar Lessons with Roberto Alcaraz - Weekly - 45 Minute Class - April 11 to June 27
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.

Making Floating Frames for Painting with Hand Tools with William Demaria - 4 Weeks
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 paintings.

Monotype and Mixed Media with Bridget Murphy (2 Day Workshop)
Explore using various media (printmaking, collage, painting) to create your monotype artwork. In this class 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 and plexiglass, collage, and oil painting. Students will learn to transfer an image to paper, add collage materials to enhance image, and paint into the image to create final one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.

Classical Portrait Drawing with a Live Model William Demaria
Whether you are just beginning to study drawing or are an artist with a lifetime of experience, portraiture has always been considered one of the most expressive and rewarding subjects to study.
Combining Watercolor and Pastel with Julia Bezgacheva
Join us for a dynamic three-hour workshop exploring the creative fusion of watercolor and pastel!

Therapeutic Artistic Expression - Peace & Love Circle
Join the Peace & Love Circle for Therapeutic Artistic Expression. Find a safe space to express your feelings and embrace more love, joy, and peace. Explore printmaking and a wide-range of mixed media art. Take a moment to exhale with new friends in a welcoming environment while overcoming stress, anxiety, and fear.

(Week 4) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

(Week 4) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.
In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.

Simple Soy Paint with Botanical Inks and Eartth Pigments
This is an introductory ZOOM class to learn the basics of making and using soy paint and paste.

(Week 3) Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio (4 Classes)
Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

(Week 3) Print Clinic: Intaglio and Relief Editions with William Demaria (4 Classes)
A lot goes wrong while printing editions. While the top professional shops like to pretend that their work is always perfect, the reality is that the printers who work at those shops are really good at responding to problems in prints and fixing them.
In this class, work with William Demaria, a former printer at Universal Limited Art Editions (ULAE), and learn all the trade secrets necessary to bring your editions to a professional level.