Classes Washington, DC

This class is for students who have some collage and mixed media experience/students who have taken either Mixed Media Collage for all Levels and/or Virtual Collaging for all/or one of my Vision Boarding classes and would like to meet to socialize, learn some new strategies, practice what they have already learned or just relax and watch art...

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll paint a bakery in beautiful Provence, complete with brickwork, weathered walls,  bread, woven basket, chalkboard sign, flowers, and a bike. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape...

It takes an incredible amount of talent and hard work to become the greatest at anything. There’s a name for believing in our ability to grow and change and that name is growth mindset. We get where we are through a combination of innate ability, hard work and effort. We have infinite influence over our skills and abilities, far more influence than...

If you've ever wanted to learn how to paint, this is the class for you! Using the easy medium of acrylics, learn the basic techniques and processes of painting  as you work from photographic subject matter.  In this beginner friendly, no experience necessary class, you will: Explore the basics of painting a variety of subjects including...

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this intermediate class, we’ll paint a bakery in beautiful Provence, complete with brickwork, weathered walls,  bread, woven basket, chalkboard sign, flowers, and a bike. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape...

Self-care activities are things we do to take care of our mental, emotional and physical health which in turn increases our empathy and immunologic functioning and lowers anxiety and depression. When we create a balance between self-care and care for others, we become better equipped to meet our and other’s needs. Expressing kindness and caring...

Join Luludi Living Art's fun and interactive Terrarium Class where you will create your own mini living world.  You will be provided with all materials (succulents, glass, moss, colored pebbles and toy), guidance from an experienced instructor, and a neat little plant care card. A perfect activity to de-stress and introduce nature into your...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn pairing theories and exceptions and the progression of flavors in multi-course meals. Come play with your food and wine as we taste 36 combinations and discuss each student's impressions and preferences.  Challenging food ingredients will also be reviewed and how to overcome...

Focus on Ballet terminology, and correct body placement to improve posture, flexibility, range of motion, coordination, and rhythm in a fun, non-intimidating, positive environment. Be inspired and challenged to reach your full potential. Take the first step to fulfilling your dance dreams and goals today. Previous Ballet experience recommended but...

This hands-on introductory course will introduce the fundamentals of 3D-modeling in Rhino on the MAC platform. Students will learn how to build 3D models and prototypes with the NURBS-based modeling tools in Rhino using essential tools and techniques such as curves, surfaces, and solids. The course will cover strategies for drawing curves and modeling...

This hands-on introductory course details the most essential Adobe Photoshop features for beginner level users. Topics include basic image editing, transformation, retouching, enhancement, and compositing.  TOPICS Understanding File Formats & Resolution Selections Techniques Image Transformations Layer Management Layer Masking &...

This hands-on introductory level course covers the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects. The class will introduce students to the key concepts, terminology, and interface of After Effects. Topics include compositions, layers, animation, keyframing, effects, 3D, and rendering. TOPICS Best Practices File Management Project Organization ...

This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of web design with HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students will learn how code is structured and the major features of the languages. Exercises will include creating a small website including text, images, embedded video and links and styling with CSS to control color,...

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 hands-on introductory course details the most essential Adobe InDesign features for beginner level users. Students will create multi-page documents while learning a variety of text and image layout techniques. TOPICS  Creating & Customizing Documents Page Setup & Layout Working With Master Pages Working With Typography Applying...