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1 class in-person in Washington DC has spots left, and 14 classes live online are available.
Create A Gold + Diamond Engagement Ring
Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Make the best day of your life even better by creating your beloved's engagement ring! In this private three-hour class, you will saw, bend, hammer, and solder 18k yellow gold to create this symbol of love. The ring you will craft features a 1 ct lab-grown round diamond cradled in a Tiffany-style setting. All materials are included. All experience levels welcome.
Sunday Jun 11th, 2–5pm Eastern Time
$2,600
Moss Wall Art (with Kit)
Food Craft @ Live Online
Easy craft experience that brings nature to your space Give your space color and life with your personalized moss wall art. Unleash your creative side by utilizing decorative elements in a preserved colorful moss that's maintenance-free and versatile! Special Theme: Default - Two 6-Inch Hexagon Frames Heart Moss Art - 10-inch Heart Shaped Frame Easter Moss Art - 10-inch Egg Shaped Frame What You'll Make Two (2) framed moss wall art...
Thursday Jun 22nd, 9am–11pm Eastern Time
Suminagashi (Japanese Marbling) with Kit
Food Craft @ Live Online
Beginners-friendly arts and craft marbling experience Inspired by the traditional marbling art, this Suminagashi-inspired workshop is curated to give you a sense of relaxation and virtual exploration of Japanese culture. Create unique pieces through meditative marbling techniques using Sumi Ink, which is transferred to wooden coasters or rice paper. What you'll make: Marbled Rice Paper Using Different Techniques Marbled Coaster What's Inside...
Thursday Jun 22nd, 9am–11pm Eastern Time
Virtual Candle Making Workshop
Love & Make @ Virtual Classroom
In this live, virtual workshop, we will guide you in creating soy wax candles at home! We'll walk through basic candle making steps as well as share tips, tricks and troubleshooting. This workshop is suited for our DIY Candle-Making Kit. We also welcome curious learners who may not have our kit but would like to learn about candle-making in this virtual class. At the end of this one-hour class, you will have practiced your new skills and...
Saturday Jun 10th, 11am–12pm Central Time
Virtual Bath Bomb Making
Love & Make @ Virtual Classroom
In this live, virtual workshop, we will guide you in the sometimes-tricky process of making your very own bath bombs. This workshop is based on the Love & Make Bath Bomb DIY kit, available for order in our online shop. If you will use your own materials, please be sure to have your recipe and tools ready before the workshop begins. Important: This virtual session does not come with supplies. If participants plan to participate together via...
Saturday Jun 17th, 11am–12pm Central Time
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Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media
New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom
Experiment with a variety of mediums in combination with various types of surfaces. Students can use Graphite, Gouache, Watercolor, Oil paint and Colored Pencils in this class. The surface directly influences mark making whether your style is traditional or contemporary. Many different artists used mixed media such as Degas, Romare Bearden, Jasper John, Jim Dine, and Rauschenberg just to name a few. The combinations are endless, but the basic idea...
Wednesday Jul 12th, 1–4pm Eastern Time
(4 sessions)
Make a Photobook with One Sheet of Paper
Join book artist Elizabeth Castaldo for a mini-workshop to learn about “artist’s books” — an artwork in the shape of a book — and why this medium is great for photographers. Elizabeth will share some examples and then teach you how to lay out content and create a mini-zine by folding a single sheet of paper. This is a fun way to dip your toe into making handmade books that are perfect for presenting a series of photos and...
Sunday Jul 9th, 2–4pm Eastern Time
Paper Remix I: Inspired Collage I
Snip, tear, and assemble your way through the expressive medium of collage. Create compositions using a variety of papers and techniques to gather images, shapes and colors. To inspire your work, themes such as poems, landscape or personnel imagery will be shared. Skill Level: Intermediate Important notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class: www.zoom.us You will be emailed...
Wednesday Jun 14th, 1–3pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Ceramic Llama Painting
Food Craft @ Live Online
Easy ceramic painting with virtual llama meeting No drama for our Llamas! Fulfill your dream of painting a ceramic Llama, while (virtually) meeting real Llamas! This event will be unforgettable and Ll-amazing. Paint your own ceramic Llama pottery with your desired color palette and get to visit fantastic Llama royalties you'll never meet anywhere else! Guests will discover the easy techniques for painting a colorful ceramic Llama, and meet star...
Thursday Jun 22nd, 9am–11pm Eastern Time
Ice Tie Dye Online Workshop for Beginners
Onyx Art Studios @ Online
Ice Dyeing is a newest trend in tie dyeing and its easy to see why. It looks fresh and gives beautiful results. This is an online workshop, and we will go over multiple techniques, the set up and talk about different types of dyes you can use. Please note that ice dyeing must sit over night (or enough time for the ice to melt). This class will discuss the fabric prep, set up, and laundry instructions for the following day. Supplies List Something...
Saturday Aug 12th, 2–3pm Eastern Time
Collage and Mixed Media (Intermediate/Advanced)
Join us for ongoing discussions on concepts, process and materials for collage and mixed media artists. Each week you’ll have dedicated time to work on your own independent projects and also participate in discussions on materials and techniques, reviewing contemporary artists and exhibits. Through personal and group critiques you’ll be challenged to push your work to the next level! Click here for the Supply List
Thursday Jul 13th, 1–3:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
Chunky Knit a Square Pillow
Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Use jumbo sized yarn to hand-knit your own pillow in this online class! With DIY craft kit delivered to you. If you're looking for fun and easy craft ideas, learn how to chunky knit in this online class, with no needles necessary! Using just your hands, a couple of skeins of jumbo yarn and a pillow insert, you will make the cozy chunky knit pillow of your dreams. Don't worry if you don't know how to knit, your instructor will walk you through...
Tuesday Jun 27th, 7–8pm Eastern Time
Pen, Ink and Beyond
Perfect class for beginners or the more experienced student who wishes to attain a greater mastery of their craft. This online class is dedicated to guiding students towards mastering pen, ink, brush and color washes and towards introducing students to the work of sepia masters like Da Vinci, the Expressionists and modernists like Raymond Pettibon. Develop a series of drawings (utilizing expressionistic contour, cross hatching, pointillism, color...
Sunday Jul 16th, 2–4:30pm Eastern Time
(6 sessions)
Make a Leather Koozie
Coastal Design Workshops LLC @ Live Virtual via Zoom
Learn leatherworking and make a custom koozie in this online workshop! With DIY craft kit delivered to you. If you're looking for an introductory lesson in leatherworking, join this creative online workshop! In this beginner-level leatherworking workshop, you will learn how to create your very own leather koozie! You will stencil, cut, punch and stitch genuine leather with special leather working tools and waxed cord. We even throw in a few bonus...
Saturday Jun 24th, 2–3pm Eastern Time
The Photobook: Its Roots, Evolution, Proliferation
Penumbra Foundation @ Virtual Classroom
The Photobook: Its Roots, Evolution, Proliferation and Use By the mid-to-late 19th century, photography was used in books to create documentary evidence, sharable scientific data or pictorial illustration. Today, the photobook has come into its own as an artform, often defying categorization. This online class will examine the earliest use of photography in books, the evolution of photographic books into book objects, and, finally, the various genres,...
Saturday Oct 14th, 12–2pm Eastern Time
(3 sessions)
Handi-hour
Smithsonian American Art Museum @ 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
DC’s original crafting happy hour brings back SweetARTS valentines and cork crafting. Create your own Valentine’s Day cards and try your hand at wine cork and tile crafts. Enjoy craft brews from Denizens Brewing and live music from a local band while you work. Price includes two beers, snacks, live music, and all-you-can craft. Must be 21 or older to attend and must present valid ID at the door for entry.
$25
Woven Fabric Basket
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
This craft project is a real scrap buster! Use a plastic needle, 1/2” wide strips of fabric, and some clothesline to weave together these handy baskets. No sewing machine needed: great for travel!
$20
Introduction to Candle Making
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
With candles being used in 7 out of 10 households there is no wonder why you don't want to learn how to make candles. In this 3 hour hands on class students will learn to craft custom candles using soy and coconut waxes. You will learn how to: Choose the correct wick Select appropriate candle containers Use colorants Safely make candles Pick the right wax Properly use fragrance Melt and Pour at the correct temperature Source ingredients...
$109
Hot Process Soap Making
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
It is going to get HOT in here as we make three types of soap using the Hot Process soap making method. Soap makers who tend to choose this method of soapmaking prefer it over Cold Process soap making because: Soaps are completely saponfied within a few hours More economical to use essential oils and fragrance oils Immediate use; no curing is necessary The day will be split up into three sessions: Session One: Hot Process Soap Making...
$249
Introduction to Soap Making CP and HP Methods
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
Soapmaking is an artisan craft that has been in existence for centuries. Learn about the beauty, art and chemistry of soapmaking using both the cold process and hot process methods. During class you can expect to: Discover the history of soapmaking Understand the safety practices required to manufacture soap Know what necessary equipment is needed to make soap Know what components make up soap Understand the industry terminology and lingo...
$99
Paper Marbling
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Marbling is a fun art with an infinite variety of patterns and color combinations. The process is simple and in addition to bookbinding, marbled papers can be used for picture framing, placemats, notecards, desk sets, collages, origami, lampshades, and for covering just about anything such as boxes and cans. This workshop is a challenge of artistic freedom and refinement! All supplies provided.
$55
Zentangle: Candle Art
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
The warm light from a candle adds a lovely ambience to any room. Use a heat gun and tissue paper to transfer your Zentangle artwork to a pillar candle. Add crystals for holiday glitter! Great hostess gift! Please bring your Zentangle supplies and a white 3” x 6” (8” is okay, too) pillar candle
$20
Picture Framing Studio
Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing @ 1776 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852
Need help with your DIY framing projects? Come by The Picture Framing Studio. We will have mat cutters and other specialized framing tools for you to use for fitting as well as the knowledge and support of a seasoned professional. Instructor will be available for advice and instruction on mat cutting, mounting and fitting techniques. Customers must provide or purchase their own frames and materials.
$55
Cream Soap Making
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
In this workshop you will learn how to formulate and make luxurious cream soaps. Cream soaps have long been used for shaving soap but can also be used as a hand and body soap including facial soaps. They are formulated with a blend of potassium and sodium hydroxides. During the advance hot process soap workshop we will cover the following topics: Equipment Ingredients The Mix and Cook Testing for Alkalinity Supercreaming When to Add Extra...
$99
Soap Making Intensive
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
In this workshop with La Shonda Tyree, who turned her hobby and passion for making her own soaps and lotions into a highly successful business, we will learn how to make a range of exquisite self-care products. We will begin by discovering the history and chemistry of soapmaking, and the safety practices required to manufacture soap. We will then get hands-on instruction in soapmaking using sodium hydroxide with the cold process method. We...
$199
No Paste Method Liquid Soap Making
Nyah @ 203 Ridgely Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
You have been asked by your customers do you sell body wash or liquid soap? Now you can say yes! After learning how to make soap with this hot process soap method you will have the basics under your belt to make sulfate free liquids soaps, shampoos and hand soaps. You will take home several bottles of body wash and liquid foaming soap. Learn the ease of the no-paste method of liquid soap making. Required Materials: (1) 16 ounce glass measuring...
$99
Simply a Pleasure Table Runner
Capital Quilts @ 15926 Luanne Dr, Washington, DC 20877
This table runner is very attractive and actually very easy - so it matches its name - SIMPLY A PLEASURE to make! Showcase your favorite print in this vibrant table runner. We will make the runner in class, but the pattern also has instructions for 4 placemats. This pattern makes a runner that can be elegant or whimsical depending on your choice of fabric - a great gift or a nice addition to your own home!
$38
Colorful Holiday Ornament Workshop
Wear Ever Jewelry Studio School @ 1112 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Using enamel on copper, create a festive and colorful ornament for the holiday season. In this workshop you will apply ground enamel (like sand) by sifting through stencils, onto your choice of holiday tree, snowflake, candy cane, or vintage ornament shapes. You will then fire your piece in a 1500-degree kiln for 2-5 minutes and presto!, you have a colorful design permanently fixed to your copper. Put a cord through the hole at the top and it’s...
$90
Japanese Papermaking
The Art League @ 105 North Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Japanese paper, known as washi, is characterized by its thinness and strength. Although the technique is applicable to all plant fibers, it is commonly made from the inner bark of the mulberry bush. This class progresses through all the steps in Japanese papermaking, starting with pulp preparationall the steps of Japanese papermaking, starting with pulp preparation, cooking and scraping the fibers clean, and then beating them into pulp. Participants...
$115
