Classes Washington, DC

Create a personalized pendant using stamps on copper in this one-hour workshop. Perfect for kids of all ages (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).  Bring a friend and enjoy this activity together!  Preparations: Be in close-toed shoes. Tie back long hair.

Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery: Un-Highlights Tour Come on down to DC’s Gallery Place and experience the National Portrait Gallery like never before! Whether you’re visiting DC or have been here for years, we can promise to introduce you to some previously unheard of Americans! Join our renegade tour guides for...

​The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist No experience required! Just follow along while our Social Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours. If you’re feeling creative, change the colors to suit your décor or go completely rogue. We provide all the painting supplies: a 16”x20”...

On Consent: A Film Screening & Panel Discussion to Benefit Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington Over a year after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, the MeToo movement impacts everything from workplace culture to sex and dating. In “Consent: A Vice on HBO Special Report,” correspondent Isobel Yeung explores the...

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist  Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it....

Designed to create a great foundation for the social dancer. You will learn tempo, lead and follow, foot position, alignment, and poise in several different dances. Note: No black soled or rubber sole shoes. Shoes allowed on the dance floor are jazz shoes, practice sneakers, social shoes with leather soles, or suede. Socks are ok. Absolutely no scuffing...

7 week series of American Rhythm Swing/Mambo classes taught by Dance Instructor and Choreographer Fabio Bonini.

In this beginning level jewelry making class, learn the basic techniques of metalsmithing. During the eight week course you will create a minimum of four professionally finished projects (for example, rings, earrings, pendants or bracelets) in sterling silver while learning layout, sawing, forging, texturing, filing, polishing, soldering, and basic...

This class combines the infant care with an additional hour of hands-on CPR skills and choking relief skills for Infants (birth–1 year). This is a participation course but no card is issued. In addition to Infant CPR, we will cover: Care of the circumcision and umbilical cord Bathing Comforting a crying/colicky baby Diapering Dressing Necessary...

Friday extra-help sessions We offer extra-help sessions every Friday evening from 6:30-10:00pm for currently enrolled students. These Friday evenings give you the opportunity to ask about difficult homework questions, to ask personalized strategy questions of your instructor, or to get some homework done in one of our quiet study rooms. Curriculum...

Friday extra-help sessions We offer extra-help sessions every Friday evening from 6:30-10:00pm for currently enrolled students. These Friday evenings give you the opportunity to ask about difficult homework questions, to ask personalized strategy questions of your instructor, or to get some homework done in one of our quiet study rooms. Curriculum...

Elementary Adventures in Acting develops vocal, motor, and social skills as students work with one another in building their very own play! Through theatre games, improvisations, story construction, costuming and prop design, each young artist puts their imagination into action as they reinterpret classic stories and tales while...

Enjoy some time preparing for your special “birth” day with a fun, informative, Lamaze Class!  You and your support person will learn: Anatomy Signs of labor Helpful tips for the coach Comfort measures such as breathing and relaxation techniques Various positions to help reverse back labor and failure to progress Hospital procedures...

Study the fundamentals of acting based on traditional training methods with an emphasis on physicality that develops stage presence, confidence and the understanding of acting as a craft. Each student is provided with individualized instruction, promoting continuous learning and growth within the physical theater art form Bring a water bottle and...

An engaging and fun class session. Learn how to create healthy and delicious dishes that are impressive, alongside basic cooking techniques and skills. Classes include: copies of the recipes, and a meal of your own making. Cuisine Style: Nigerian & West African