Classes: Adults
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238 performances · 2 ongoing events
Performances
Dance for Parkinson's Disease Workshop
The Reach @The Kennedy CenterFeb. 15 & May. 16
Master class with dallas black dance theatre: African Dance for Teens and Adults
Publick PlayhouseWed. Apr 22
Master class with dallas black dance theatre: African Dance for Teens and Adults
Publick PlayhouseThu. Apr 23
Abstract Representation of Flowers (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 3
Abstract Representation: Intermediate to Advanced (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Feb 14
Abstracting the Landscape: Collage to Painting Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 29
Acrylic Painting (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Jan 25
Acrylic Painting (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Advanced Acrylic Abstract Painting (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Advanced Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 24
Anatomical Drawing (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Approaching Abstract in Watercolor (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Jan 28
Approaching Abstract in Watercolor (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 31
Approaching Abstract: Color & Texture (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Jan 28
Approaching Abstract: Color & Texture (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 30
Art History: Introduction to French Post-Impressionism (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Ballroom and Latin Dance Sampler (Adults, 3 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 3
Basic Drawing: Start at the Beginning (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Basic Landscape Painting from Photos & Other Sources (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Beginning Drawing (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Beginning Glassblowing (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Feb 20
Beginning Glassblowing (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Feb 18
Beginning Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 24
Beginning Knitting 3: Wow Scarf Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Feb 13
Beginning Swing Dance (Adults, 4 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 3
Blues Idiom Dances: Part 2 (Adults, 4 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Feb 6
Circular Pattern Bars Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 1
Color Alive: Still-Life & Figure (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 31
Creating a Likeness: Portrait Painting Techniques (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Creative Monotypes & Prints (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Jan 26
Discover Glassblowing Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 23
Discover Glassblowing Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 16
Discover Glassblowing Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 9
Discover Glassblowing Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Jan 26
Discover Silversmithing 1 Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Feb 5
Discover Silversmithing 2 Workshop: Using Stones (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Feb 19
Drawing with Charcoal & Water Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 1
Emerging Young Artists (Ages 13-18, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 2
Encaustic (hot wax) + Mixed Media Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Jan 26
Encaustic (hot wax) + Mixed Media Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Encaustic (hot wax) + Mixed Media Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Feb 20
Experimental Drawing: Intermediate to Advanced Drawing (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Feb 14
Figure & Studio Painting (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Figure Drawing: Wet & Dry Media (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 30
Finding Your Style in Watercolor: Beginner to Intermediate (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
First Time Fusers Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Jan 25
Flowing Watercolor (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Flowing Watercolor (Lundy)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Fresh Style Portraits/Figure: Intermediate/Advanced (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Fresh Style Portraits/Figure: Intermediate/Advanced (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
High School Portfolio (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Hybridization: Combining Representation and Abstraction (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Intermediate Drawing and Beyond (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Intermediate Glassblowing (Adults, 4 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Feb 12
Intermediate Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 24
Introduction to Mosaics in Glass Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 15
Learn to Paint Flowers From Still Life (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 3
Lost Wax Casting Continued: Mold Making (Adults, 3 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 16
Mixed Media/Collage Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 9
Needle Felted Valentine Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 9
Needle Felted Valentine Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Feb 10
Painting From Photos (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Painting from Photos and Sketches (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Painting from Photos and Sketches (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Painting Still Life: Expressive Brush & Color (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Painting with A Palette Knife Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 8
Pastel Painting (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkMon. Jan 27
Pastel Painting (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Jan 23
Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Pottery for Teens: Wheel Techniques (Ages 12-18, 6 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Feb 18
Pottery for Teens: Wheel Techniques (Ages 12-18, 6 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkThu. Feb 20
Printmaking with Gelliplate: Nature's Textures (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkFri. Jan 24
Printmaking: Monotype (Adults, 8 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Jan 28
Recombining Patterns Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 22
Relief Printmaking (Adults, 10 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Renaissance Painting Techniques Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 8
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Chasing & Repoussé (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 15
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Keum Boo (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Jan 25
Silver Saturday 2 Workshop: Using Stones (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Jan 25
Silver Saturday Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 8
Skills: Starting A Documentary Photo Project (Adults, 3 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 22
Still Life Painting for All Levels (Adults, 9 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
The Romantics: Chainmaille Basics Workshop (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 22
Vision: Creativity - Habits & Practice (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Vision: Finding Your Voice (Adults, 6 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Jan 22
Vision: Selecting & Sequencing Photos (Adults, 3 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 15
Vision: Vision/Craft/Expression (Adults, 4 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkWed. Feb 5
Waltz 101 Fundamentals & Variations (Adults, 5 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkTue. Mar 3
Weekend Portrait Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 22
Workshop: Sunday Night Portfolio Critiques (Adults, 1 session)
Glen Echo ParkSun. Feb 23
Woven Glass Workshop (Adults, 2 sessions)
Glen Echo ParkSat. Feb 15
No Boundaries Cuisine: Cooking with Sausage
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalWed. Jan 22
Order In: Chinese
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Jan 23
Long Lunch: DIY Dumplings
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalFri. Jan 24
Drawn to Figures
Smithsonian National Portrait GalleryFeb. 12 – 22
Open Studio
Smithsonian National Portrait GalleryJan. 24 & 31
Open Studio
Smithsonian National Portrait GalleryFeb. 7 – 28
Spanish Language Course: Beginners (Four- or Eight-week session)
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Feb 6
No Boundaries Cuisine: Thai Flavors
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. Jan 25
Chef’s Table with Chef Gérard Pangaud
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalFri. Feb 14
Filmmaking at Your Fingertips: The Smartphone Documentarian
Takoma Park Community CenterSat. Feb 8
Intro to Storytelling with Story District
AMP by StrathmoreSun. Mar 1
French Language Course: Beginner I (Four- and Eight-weeks)
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalMon. Feb 3
French Language Course: Intermediate (Four- to Eight-weeks)
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Feb 6
Grab Your Documentary Audience in the First Five Minutes
Docs in ProgressMon. Mar 2
Introduction to Documentary Production
Docs in ProgressTue. Feb 4
Introduction to Documentary Production (Winter Session/Saturdays)
Docs in ProgressSat. Feb 1
Celebrating the Work of Joy Harjo
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 1
Comedy Writing
The Writer's CenterTue. Jan 28
Creating Your Book for Children: Shape it, Submit it, See it in Print
The Writer's CenterMon. Jan 27
Finding the Right Editor For You
The Writer's CenterThu. Feb 6
Flash Fiction
The Writer's CenterFri. Jan 31
Foundations of Poetry
The Writer's CenterMon. Feb 3
From Novice to Novelist
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. Jan 25
How to End a Poem
The Writer's CenterSun. Jan 26
How to Submit Personal Essays to Newspapers, Magazines, and Literary Journals
The Writer's CenterThu. Jan 30
How to Write a Novel
Theatre on the RunWed. Feb 5
How to Write a Novel
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalWed. Jan 29
Memoir Master Class
The Writer's CenterTue. Feb 4
My Life, One Story at a Time
The Writer's CenterWed. Jan 22
Playwriting: Character
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 1
Playwriting: Dialogue
Theatre on the RunWed. Feb 5
Playwriting: Exposition and Process
The Writer's CenterSat. Jan 25
Poetry as Experience
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 1
The Craft of Young Adult Fiction
The Writer's CenterMon. Feb 3
Whole-Brain Poetry
Theatre on the RunSat. Jan 25
Writing Bilingually
The Writer's CenterMon. Feb 3
Writing the Short Story
The Writer's CenterWed. Jan 22
Short Story II
The Writer's CenterTue. Mar 3
Sonnet Crash Course
Theatre on the RunSat. Apr 25
The Fiction Writer's Toolkit
The Writer's CenterThu. Feb 20
The Personal Poem: Autobiographical and Cultural Themes
The Writer's CenterSat. Mar 21
Thursday Night Writing Prompts!
Theatre on the RunThu. Feb 20
Troubleshoot Your Story
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 18
Turning Points: The Role of the Volta in Poetry
The Writer's CenterSun. Mar 8
Unclogging Your Brain
The Writer's CenterTue. Feb 11
Villanelle Crash Course
Theatre on the RunSat. Mar 14
Write Like the News
The Writer's CenterWed. Apr 29
Writing For TV & Film
Glen Echo ParkSat. Mar 28
Writing Picture Books
The Writer's CenterThu. Mar 26
Writing Short Plays
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 4
All About Tone
The Writer's CenterSun. Apr 19
Book Promo Strategies No One Tells You About
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 4
Boot Camp For Writers
The Writer's CenterThu. Feb 27
Creating Novel Characters (Online)
The Writer's CenterFri. Mar 6
Creative Recovery
The Writer's CenterMon. Mar 2
Erasure Poetry
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 8
Exciting Stories: Fiction Workshop
The Writer's CenterTue. Mar 10
Experimental Forms in Fiction
Theatre on the RunFri. Mar 27
Finding Your Poetic Voice
The Writer's CenterTue. Mar 3
From Novice to Novelist
Theatre on the RunSat. Feb 8
From Novice to Novelist
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 29
Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing
The Writer's CenterThu. Mar 26
Fundamentals of Storytelling
The Writer's CenterTue. Feb 18
Getting Started: Creative Writing
The Writer's CenterWed. Mar 11
Getting Started: Creative Writing
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. Apr 18
Getting Your Poetry Published
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 25
How to Write a Lot
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 22
How to Write a Novel
The Writer's CenterWed. Feb 26
Increasing Book Sales
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 29
Informed Opinion Writing
The Writer's CenterWed. Feb 12
Intro to Flash Fiction
The Writer's CenterFri. Apr 17
Intro to the Novel
The Writer's CenterFri. Mar 6
Journaling through Visual Poetry
The Writer's CenterMon. Apr 6
Life Stories Intensive
The Writer's CenterSat. Mar 28
Making Your Characters Matter
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 25
Memoir and Motherhood
The Writer's CenterSun. Feb 23
Meter Crash Course
Theatre on the RunSat. Feb 22
Micro Memoir
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 25
Parenting Essays
Theatre on the RunSat. Mar 21
Persona Poems
The Writer's CenterSat. Mar 14
Playwriting: Character
Theatre on the RunWed. Feb 26
Playwriting: Exposition and Process
Theatre on the RunWed. Feb 12
Plot Like a Pro
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 4
Plotting Your Novel
The Writer's CenterFri. Feb 7
Polishing the Perfect Poem
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 29
Public Speaking 101
The Writer's CenterSat. Feb 29
Publishing in Literary Magazines
The Writer's CenterSat. Apr 4
Sensory Detail in Fiction
The Writer's CenterSun. Apr 26
Writing History and Biography
The Writer's CenterTue. Feb 25
Your Submission Package: How to Write a Killer Query and Synopsis
The Writer's CenterSat. Mar 21
The Art of Care for Medical Professionals (Adults, 4 Sessions)
Smithsonian National Portrait GalleryFri. Feb 7
Intro to Documentary Production (Winter/Sundays)
Docs in ProgressSat. Feb 1
Advanced Acting for the Camera (Adults, 7 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsThu. Apr 16
Anyone Can Act (Adults, 1 Session)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 8
Anyone Can Act (Adults, 1 Session)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Mar 28
Anyone Can Act (Adults, 1 Session)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 25
Anyone Can Act (Adults, 1 Session)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. May 16
Anyone Can Act (Adults, 1 Session)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Jun 6
Auditioning (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Feb 24
Auditioning on Video (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsWed. Apr 15
Beginning Scene Study (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 29
Beginning Scene Study (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Apr 13
Beginning Scene Study (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 29
Belters Workshop (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsWed. Apr 15
Cold Reading (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Apr 14
Conflict (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 25
Creating a Musical Role: Bonnie and Clyde (Adults, 12 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 11
Creating a One-Person Show (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Apr 14
Drama Workshop (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
How to Rehearse a Monologue (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 29
Intensive Scene Study with José Carrasquillo (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
Intro to Acting at Levine (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Apr 13
Intro to Acting for the Camera, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 25
Intro to Acting for the Camera, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
Intro to Acting for the Camera, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 25
Intro to Acting for the Camera, Section B (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsThu. Feb 27
Intro to Acting for the Camera, Section B (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsThu. Feb 27
Intro to Acting, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Apr 13
Intro to Acting, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsWed. Feb 26
Intro to Acting, Section A (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Apr 13
Intro to Acting, Section B (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 29
Intro to Acting, Section B (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsWed. Apr 15
Intro to Acting, Section B (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Feb 29
Meisner Technique I: Foundations (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 25
Meisner Technique II: Scene Work (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Apr 14
Playwriting (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsTue. Feb 25
Scenes in Performance (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsThu. Mar 5
Uta Hagen Technique (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
Viewpoints (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsWed. Feb 26
Voice and Speech (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsMon. Feb 24
Voiceovers I (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
Voiceovers II (Adults, 6 Sessions)
Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic ArtsSat. Apr 18
Southern Comfort Sweetheart Brunch: Fried Green Tomatoes + Lobster Ravioli
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSun. Feb 16
Kitchen 101: Pizza Night
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Feb 20
Beyond Basics: New Orleans Fête
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalTue. Feb 25
The Art of French Cooking with Chef Gérard Pangaud
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. Mar 7
Order In: Chinese
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalTue. Mar 10
Southern Comfort Brunch: Red Beans and Rice + Sweet Potato Pie
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSun. Mar 22
Beyond Basics: Pasta Making
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Mar 26
Order In: Indian
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalTue. Apr 7
The Art of French Cooking with Chef Gérard Pangaud
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. May 9
Southern Comfort Mother’s Day Brunch: Hot Honey Butter + Strawberry Ice Cream
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSun. May 10
Order In: Chinese
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalWed. May 13
Kitchen 101: Pizza Night
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalWed. Jun 10
Order In: Indian
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalThu. Jun 18
Storytelling: A Workshop in Creative Nonfiction
Hill Center at the Old Naval HospitalSat. Feb 29
Ongoing Events
Adult Dance Technique- Jane Franklin Dance
Theatre on the RunThru Jul. 25
Open Life Drawing Sessions (Adults, Drop-in)
Del Ray ArtisansThru Dec. 9
