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News from our art classes in Old Town Alexandria, including teacher interviews, videos from inside the classroom, and updates on teachers and students. Find out what’s going on at the School and what class you want to take next!

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Want to Be an Art Camp Intern?

The Art League School’s Summer Art Camp is currently searching for interns for Summer 2014!…
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It’s Not Too Late for That Winter Class!

See below for a list of some of the classes starting late, and don’t forget it may be possible to join a class already…
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FAQs about Art Classes

So you read yesterday’s post, “6 Reasons to Take an Art Class in the New Year.” We convinced you, and you’re ready to sign…
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6 Reasons to Take an Art Class in the New Year

That feeling of accomplishment and creative ownership is second to none. — “I love your earrings! Where’d you get them?” — “Oh, I made…
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Artful Gift Ideas

To show the art-lover in your life that you care, here are some holiday gift ideas from The Art League….
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Hey Beginners! Take a Crash Course in Painting

One of the most common questions we get at The Art League School is where beginners should start….
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Sculpture Class Finale

Last week was the end of Fall classes here at The Art League School, which also meant it was time for my latest artistic…
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You’re the Artist! Happy Trails to Sculpture Instructor Chuck Johnson

After more than 18 years of challenging students to “dare to be great” in his Art League sculpture classes, Charles “Chuck” Johnson has retired…
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Sculpture Class: What We’re Up To

I’ll share my finished sculpture in a post next week, but today, I thought I’d fill you in on what some of the other…
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Meet The Art League Staff: Vida Torres

You may have seen some new faces around The Art League lately. To break the ice, we’re going to be introducing you to everyone…
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Workshop: What is Clay?

Coming up next weekend, we’ve got a special workshop planned for ceramics students with visiting instructor Judit Varga….
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Sculpture Class: Chipping Away

I’m not unbiased on the subject, but I think my sculpture is coming along nicely. This week, I worked on adding some more three-dimensional…
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Sculpture Class: Week Four

This was week four of Wood & Stone Sculpture — I’m halfway through the class now, and things appear to be coming together nicely,…
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And They’re Off! Solomons Island Workshop

Peter Ulrich, watercolor instructor at The Art League, sent in two photos of what he’s been painting at Solomons Island, the site of a…
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Sculpture Class: Taking Shape

Major progress was made in this week’s sculpture class — but first, let me bring you up to speed on the first two weeks….
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George’s Artistic Adventure Continues

Our blogger, George, goes back to school. This time he’s taking Wood & Stone Sculpture….
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Make Halloween Masks & Movies

With fall officially in the air, it’s not too early to be thinking about Halloween — and coming up in October, there are two…
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Are You Talking “Body Language”?

Gallery members: our next group show’s theme is the human figure. To help you prepare for “Body Language” — receiving October 7 and 8…
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Painting with Pixels: Virtual Oil, Ink, & More

Apps are inexpensive, portable, mess-free — and have an undo button….
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Explore Our Fall Classes: A Video Tour

Fall classes at The Art League start next week! It’s still not too late to register, though. We’ve put together a video tour of…
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Fall Drawing Classes for Beginners

Have you been looking at our brand-new catalog of art classes and you’re not sure where to start? Are you a complete beginner looking…
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Powder Coating Workshop: Clean, Durable Color

Workshop: Powder Coating Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15 $195 tuition & materials Registration page here Coming up this month, metal artists of…
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Extended Open-Life Sessions This Week

Calling all 2-D artists looking for open studio time and live models — our open-life drawing sessions have been extended for an extra week….
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Art Camp Behind the Scenes

Last week we showed you some of what kids made at Summer Art Camp this year. Today we’re pleased to bring you the movies…
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