Classes Washington, DC

SQL is a powerful language, and tool, for data analysis and data handling. In this bootcamp, you’ll dive deep into SQL syntax and database structures, while applying your new SQL skills to address business problems. This bootcamp will take absolute beginners through the basics of SQL to an ability to write queries with confidence. Takeaways  -...

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is a framework for enterprise architecture that provides an approach for designing, planning, implementing, and governing an enterprise information technology architecture. This course covers the latest TOGAF version, which is a part of the leading Open Group Enterprise Architecture standard. This...

This course will introduce students to spreadsheets and the fundamentals concepts of Microsoft Excel. Learn these features of Microsoft Excel and get more done quickly.  Learn how to:  Quickly set up workbooks Enter data, and format it for easier viewing Perform calculations and find and correct errors Visualize data with charts and...

This a very exciting tour that brings you back to the days when America the “Greatest Nation on Earth”, was coming to life. You will experience first hand where George Washington, America’s Founding Father lived, walked, and dined. On your way back you will experience Old Town Alexandria, once occupied by British forces and a part of the original...

Join us for a great afternoon or evening of flower design. The Sampler classes are for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design...

This 3-day course covers techniques for working in Adobe Photoshop CC, including how to correct, enhance, and distort digital images, create image composites, and prepare images for print and the web. In addition to learning the essential elements of the Photoshop interface, the course will cover features like the new Frame tool, designing reflected...

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...

Our weekly Life Drawing series is an independent figure drawing class that allows students to work from a live model in your choice of mediums. While skill level is varied, there is no immediate instruction allowing each student to practice their drawing skills at their own pace. While easels, chairs and artistic ambiance are provided by Hillyer,...

The 3 Wheel Course Class is a 2 day class, consisting of a two class course on the range from 8am to 4pm.  The Class Course covers operating a three-wheeled vehicle, defensive driving, driving in traffic, roadway concerns, and the consequences of riding impaired.  You will have the opportunity to learn about motorcycle controls and how...

This class is designed for those who have taken any of the Photography Basics classes and want the opportunity to work in the field to reinforce the material covered in the classroom. We’ve encouraged you to leave the Auto settings behind and to shoot in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual modes so now it’s time for some hands-on....

Shooting in a studio provides a special opportunity to control light for portraits and full-body photography and is something that can be set up in the home. Learn what's involved to make a small studio and how to equip it with the right gear. Spend the morning with Professional Photographer Roy Sewall exploring his small studio that has helped him...

Do you feel stuck in a career you no longer love? Do you long to do meaningful work but are not sure what it might be? Are you ready to find the career of your dreams, but don't see a clear path forward? If you answer yes to one of these questions, then this workshop is for you! In this experiential and interactive workshop, you'll learn 3...

Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ National Mall Central Shoot Each Composition in the Field class begins with a talk with one of our experienced instructors, and then you and your fellow students take a stroll through one of a variety of photogenic locales (in any of the 20+ cities the DPA encapsulates).  There is street photography,...

Flashback to your childhood self. The one that was WAY more into chocolate than vanilla. This one’s for you, buddy. Learn how we layer decadent chocolate, chocolate-chip cake with our OG vanilla b’day frosting and OG vanilla b’day crumbs to create this crowd pleasing 6” cake.  We’ll also teach you how to turn your scraps into fudgy,...

Learn Lightroom in a day. We'll look at the 2 most powerful modules, the Library and the Develop Modules. Learn how to use Lightroom to take charge of your digital workflow. This class is designed to make Lightroom easy to understand and put you in control of all it has to offer. It will cover your workflow from beginning to end: from importing and...