Whether you are brand new to the arts or have been at it a while, CHAW has something for everyone. We meet you where you are. Sign up for a class to experience the magic of CHAW today!
Visual Arts
*All visual arts registrations include an annual membership for the Capitol Hill Art League.
Mother’s Day Cards & Crafts Workshop
Teaching Artist – Nancy Arbuthnot
05/10/2024
Friday, 3:30-5:00pm
Tuition – $15 for adults, $20 for a child and caregiver, $30 for two children and a caregiver
During this drop-in workshop, participants will create Mother’s Day cards and crafts using decorative paper, ribbons, colored pencils, and paint markers. All materials are provided. Teaching Artist Nancy Arbuthnot will lead projects that are fun for both adults and children. Make something special for mom!
To register, please email Catherine
Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
04/29/2024 – 06/10/2024
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
This class is a thorough introduction to acrylic painting. Over the course of the session students will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting and practice their new skills. This class is great for developing foundational painting skills like materials handling and color mixing. All materials are provided.
*No class on May 27.
Advanced Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell
04/13/2024 – 06/01/2024
Saturdays, 12:00-2:30pm
Tuition – $400.00
This 7-session, 2.5 hour class is designed for students who wish to advance beyond copies of historical pictures and move toward creating original artwork. The afternoon class time offers natural light in the Art Studio and outdoors. In the Art Studio, students will paint figures and still lifes. Outdoors, students will paint landscapes. Given time and weather conditions we may also meet up outdoors at one of the monumental sculptures nearby to draw. A range of drawing methods are going to be explored. It is highly recommended that students have taken at least one prior class in basic drawing. All materials are provided.
*No class April 27.
Contemporary Colored Pencils
Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison
04/24/2024 – 05/29/2024
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
Students will learn drawing techniques emphasizing the joy of creation. Everyone will create a piece (or pieces) of artwork based around Sarah’s specific artist practice and area of expertise – drawing from a collaged photo reference. All materials are provided.
Life Drawing
Teaching Artist – Ellen Cornett
02/22/2024 – 03/28/2024
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $250.00
Each class will include a nude model who will pose for warm ups, short exercises and one or more longer drawing session for a variety of practice. Students will need an 18″×24″ newsprint drawing pad, an 18″×24″ Strathmore 300 or 400 series drawing pad, a kneaded eraser and soft vine charcoal. CHAW can supply the easel and storage if needed.
From Flat to 3-D
Teaching Artists – Carolina Mayorga & Marina Mayorga
04/23/2024 – 05/07/2024
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $125.00
This workshop integrates 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art. Students will have the opportunity to create a unique and enjoyable project from start to finish while gaining insights into the fundamental concepts, techniques, and materials from the drawing and sculpture world. The final class will be led by visiting artist Marina Mayorga as part of Carolina Mayorga’s Tía Mari Project 2.0. Spanish speakers welcome!
All materials are provided.
Ceramics
Throw with 1 Pound of Clay – Beginner
Teaching Artist – Xibei Song
03/18/2024 – 04/08/2024
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $180.00
During this class, we will be throwing with 1 pound of clay and focusing on the basic techniques. The course includes wedging, centering clay, throwing basic bowl and cylinder forms, finishing & glazing. All materials are provided.
Wheel and Handbuilding – Beginner
Teaching Artist – Selina Tran
03/19/2024 – 04/09/2024
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $180.00
Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.
Wheel and Handbuilding – Intermediate
Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston
03/30/2024 – 04/10/2024
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Tuition – $180.00
Students will gain practice and time on the wheels creating functional pieces that will be finished and ready to use by the end of this session. Ability to center clay on your own and experience in wheel throwing is recommended. All materials are provided .
Stacking Wares
Teaching Artist – Nick Wittkofski
03/21/2024 – 04/11/2024
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm
Tuition – $180.00
In this class we will be working on maximizing cupboard space by making stacking wares of your choice (cups, bowls, mugs, plates, etc). We will practice making uniform-sized wares with trimmed feet. Previous experience is required as we will begin work at the start of the first class. All materials are provided.
Photography
In the Darkroom: Black and White Printing
Teaching Artist – Russell Barajas
04/20/2024 – 06/08/2024
Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuition – $550.00
If new to printing, students will learn the basic functioning of the enlargers by making simple photograms, and then learn the process of printing from negatives. More experienced students will further their knowledge and practice of printing, with individualized instruction and projects. The class will have ongoing critiques to examine and share what students have accomplished.
*No class May 4 and May 25.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding this class.
April Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
04/06/2024 – 04/06/2024
Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm
Tuition – $135.00
The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.
May Intro to Darkroom:
Seminar on Printing Black & White Film
Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana
05/04/2024 – 05/04/2024
Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm
Tuition – $135.00
The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.
NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.
Dance and Theater
Tap
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
04/22/2024 – 05/20/2024
Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
Learn to shuffle, flap, and all the basics to get you moving. Students should have tap shoes and wear comfortable clothes. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge.
Jazz
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
04/22/2024 – 05/20/2024
Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
Come stretch, move, and dance! This Luigi inspired jazz class will include floor exercises based on centering, isolation, strength building, and balance. A new combination of steps will be introduced each class to work on coordination. No formal training or experience is needed. Please come to class in ballet shoes or bare feet.
Ballet
Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte
04/22/2024 – 05/20/2024
Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm
Tuition – $120.00
This class emphasizes the fundamentals of ballet and encourages ballet as a means of improved body awareness, poise, grace, musicality, flexibility, and self-expression. Classes are structured to include warm-up exercises, barre technique and center floor work. Ballet shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge.
Poetry in Motion
Teaching Artist – Rachael Coad
04/02/2024 – 05/28/2024
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:20pm
Tuition – $190.00
A contemporary modern dance movement practice for adults with poetry inspiration. This class is suitable all levels, no prior dance experience required.
*No class April 16.
Adult Heels
Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair
03/26/2024 – 05/28/2024
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:20pm
Tuition – $190.00
Explore the technicality and fluidity of jazz-based movement, hard-hitting hip hop influence, as well as sensual floorwork and movement as you experience heels dancing. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. A pair of heels that you feel comfortable moving in or sneakers are recommended. Register for all 8 weeks, or for one week at a time.
*No class April 16 and May 14.
Dance Conditioning
Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair
03/23/2024 – 05/25/2024
Saturdays, 9:30-10:20am
Tuition – $190.00
Focus on mobility, strength, and flexibility as you explore a blend of dance, yoga, and pilates training styles. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. Non-restrictive clothing suitable for movement and socks or bare feet are recommended.
*No class April 6 and April 20.