Crafts Classes in Washington, DC

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

Please join me in this fun and unique collaging class. You will learn how to use an assemblage of different forms (clippings from books, magazines, etc.) to create a new whole image. I will teach you how to train your eye to recognize which images to combine together and how to see a variety of options for using a single image all in an exciting,...

An art journal is a visual diary. It can combine art in many mediums, imagery, words... Simply put, it can be whatever want or need it to be!  Join me Thursday evenings on Zoom*, and each week we'll start a different project. Each week I will give you a word or a quote to reflect on, and writing prompts to get you started. Then we will...

Learn the power and skills to create a healthy, fragrant, natural candle you can feel really good about burning in your home. First part of the class is about theory (candle making craft, ingredients, recipe, suppliers, rules, do’s and don’t, questions) and the second part will be practice. Students will be shown: how to use tools and equipments...

Want to know how to use the cold process soap making method to create soap completely from scratch? Well, this class will explain to you A to Z cold process soap making so that you can create beautiful handmade soaps right in your kitchen.  Oh, and don't worry about your experience level, it really doesn't matter. This class ranges from beginner...

This is a VIRTUAL WORKSHOP!  When you register for this course, you will be mailed a kit with all of the tools and materials you will need.  You will also be mailed the login information for our virtual course that will take place LIVE on Zoom Finished project: Approximately 9" x 8" circular basket Includes: Fabric yarn and 10mm crochet...

Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on virtual workshop where you will explore color, learn basic marbling techniques and patterns, experiment with your own designs and gain the confidence you need to start marbling on your own at home! No previous art experience of any kind necessary!  By the end of the class, you will have a variety...

Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom...

Ready to put your thoughts and dreams to paper in a creative way and visualize your hopes/goals? Our Vision Board WebJam is perfect for you! Many of us are uprooted from our normal lives. We’re experiencing a sudden change of plans, all out of our control. The subsequent feeling of loss and grief paired with uncertainty about the future are threatening...

Learn how to make your own gorgeous fascinator in this Virtual Hat and Chat workshop hosted via Zoom. This is a beginner level workshop, no prior experience necessary. Join Kentucky Derby fascinator professional Lisa Shaub for our one hour Virtual Hat and Chat class where we create fascinators from materials we have at home. You can make yours big...

Have fun with paper and colors as we learn about the history of collage making and make our own takes on collage landscapes, figurative work, and sculptural pieces. Sign up for one or all six classes! This class will be held via Zoom. A link for the class will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the start of the class. Required Supplies Scissors...

Examine different types of collage, altered art, and other forms of mixed-media utilized by Dada, Surrealist, and contemporary artists. The first few classes will focus on different types and approaches to collage, with the final weeks focusing on combining collage and other media.  Techniques and practices covered include Photomontage, Text...

Settle in for a good soak with the ultimate fizzy bath time treat!  Let your imagination go wild while experimenting with different oils, colors, flowers, and even glitter, for tons of fizzy fun.  

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...

Perfect if you’re interested in expanding your mixed-media art practice, working on independent projects, and/or exploring new material combinations with instructor support. Presentations and activities are determined by your interests and preferences. Best suited for students with experience in 2D arts practices. Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced...