Alexandria Classes Washington, DC

Join instructor Lori Lankford for Creative Close Up Photography in the Gardens. Lori will share creative techniques and tools to create more compelling images.  We will use the garden as our studio and explore close-up nature, flower, garden photography.  Lori will cover:  How to compose an image creatively in outdoor settings, ...

Are you looking to experience something new and refreshing!  Spend 1-2 hours in our professional jewelry studio making a paracord and metal bracelet.  Each guest will personalize copper or brass with words/symbols, and assemble using paracord to create a unique bracelet.  Note: Wine and beer served to adults.  All materials...

Looking to try out jewelry making or just need one class to finish up a project? Register for one class session from a selection of dates. Experience personalized learning in the techniques of soldering, forming, sawing, and other metalsmithing techniques.

Are you looking to experience something new and refreshing! Spend two and a half to three hours in our professional jewelry studio making a textured or hammered band ring for yourself or for your special person. Guests will texture, bend, hammer, and solder silver to create a unique ring. This workshop registration includes two people with all materials...

Painting with light is an exciting and artistic way to portray your subject in a completely unique manner. Using the darkness as the backdrop, the photographer works like a painter using a flashlight to illuminate, highlight, and emphasize their subject. Using your own light source to illuminate the scene provides creativity in rendering your final...

Need some bench time? Register for this open studio with access to tools and equipment (no instruction).  Proficiency in metalsmithing skills required. Please note: Due to Covid 19, please bring any hand tools that you own. Shared tools and equipment are sanitized between uses. Workstations are separated by plexiglass.

Make memories while creating your own jewelry. Great for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, wedding day jewelry, and gifts. Names and wedding date can be pre-inscribed on the back/inside and each guest can personalize the other side to suit their taste.  $40/person for a copper and brass pendant. $100/person for a silver bracelet. ...

Join instructor Lori Lankford for the course Create Impressionistic Images in the Garden at Brookside Gardens. Using the garden as our studio Lori will teach you how to create Monet-like impressionistic images.  We will explore camera techniques to create these beautiful images. How to use the light and composition to enhance our masterpieces....

This level is for absolute beginners or for individuals who would like to review the basics of the Spanish language. What you should know before you enroll: No prior experience with the language is required. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: Recite the Spanish alphabet Correctly pronounce Spanish words Identify dozens of Spanish-English...