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Story-Telling at the National Museum of American History
Washington Photo Safari See all classes by this school @ 1300 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Turn your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool in this photography safari through the National Museum of American History. You'll learn composition principles, practice techniques for working in low light, and develop an eye for capturing meaningful, impactful images. A creative and inspiring experience for anyone who wants to make more intentional photos with the device already in their pocket.
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Dupont Studio Session: Art Theory in Renaissance Italy: Line vs. Color
ArtsClub See all classes by this school @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC
Discover the vibrant world of Renaissance art by learning to create your own pigments using traditional egg tempera techniques. This course combines hands-on practice with an exploration of Renaissance art theory, including Giorgio Vasari’s insights into the stylistic rivalries between cities like Florence and Venice.
Dupont Studio Session: Inventing Perspective in Renaissance Italy
ArtsClub See all classes by this school @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC
Learn to draw using linear perspective, the groundbreaking technique rediscovered by Filippo Brunelleschi that transformed how artists represented space. This course blends practical instruction with historical context, exploring how perspective reshaped Renaissance art and quickly spread through artistic circles.
Dupont Studio Session: Rethinking the Renaissance Genius
ArtsClub See all classes by this school @ 1506 19th St NW, Washington, DC
Unpack the myth of the Renaissance “genius” while discovering how figures like Leonardo da Vinci shaped—and were shaped by—the culture of their time. In this course, you'll also learn to paint using Leonardo’s signature sfumato technique, creating soft, atmospheric effects that defined his iconic style.
National Gallery of Art: Un-Highlights Tour
Museum Hack See all classes by this school @ 6th & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
Made for museum lovers and skeptics alike, our Un-Highlights tour of the National Gallery of Art will show you a side of the National Gallery you’ve never seen before! Join our renegade tour guides on a high-energy, two-hour group tour through these historic halls with a “tasting menu” approach as you learn the crazy true stories behind a selection of art across the National Gallery of Art’s collection. This is not your grandma’s...
Frank Stewart at the Phillips
Washington Photo Safari See all classes by this school @ 1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC
Frank Stewart at the Phillips: An Excellent Lesson in Story-Telling Composition! Learn the principles of composition by studying the work of African American Frank Stewart Focus Skills: Exposure, F-stops and shutter speeds, White Balance One of the best contemporary African-American photographers in our country is Frank Stewart, (b. 1949, Nashville). Stewart has emerged as a sensitive voice in documenting spontaneous scenes of world culture...
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National Gallery of Art: Un-Highlights Tour
Fun and educational. Suburb tour guide. Really enjoyed his inter-active activities and certainly learned a lot. -
National Gallery of Art: Un-Highlights Tour
Caroline was a wonderful guide. I had so much fun and was able to engage with the art in a meaningful and exciting way. I would absolutely recommend this tour!