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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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Artist and Teacher: David Carlson

In the spirit of “Those that understand, teach.” (Aristotle), our instructors speak about their artistry and the courses they teach.   At what age…
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Artist and Teacher: Tania Karpowitz

In the spirit of “Those that understand, teach.” (Aristotle), our instructors speak about their artistry and the courses they teach.   At what age…
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School Scheduling Update

Because of continuing high COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalization numbers, we will be postponing in-person winter classes for another two weeks. We hope that…
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Class Notes: John Murray

“I’ve loved art since I was a child,” says painter and long-time Art League instructor John Murray. “My elementary school had paintings [borrowed] from the…
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A Look Back at Art Camp 2019

The Madison Annex is decidedly quieter this week as Art Camp 2019 wraps up. After a fun and creative summer, campers are making their…
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It’s Not Too Late for Art Camp Fun: Fiber Camp!

Did you know? Even though Summer is underway, you can still sign your kids up for fun camps at The Art League through August 16!…
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Summer Classes are Here: Choose Your Summer Getaway

Art by Andy Warhol, quote by Marshall McLuhan “Best Place to Take Classes in DC” – Washington Post Express Summer classes are already here…but…
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8 Years of Fun: Art Camp Time Machine!

Did you know: The Art League’s Art Camp is the longest running visual arts camp in the area! We’ve been here for more than 30 years! While sadly we…
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Dive in! Summer Classes and Workshops are Here!

Summer is the time to get your feet wet and try something new! So sit dive in to a new class or workshop….color, or…
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Find your Next Thing at The Art League

From textile work, to cherry blossom chasing, to capturing your favorite blooms in watercolor—The Art League has you covered. What’s your Spring “thing”?…
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Spring Forward: 5 Spring Workshops to Look Forward To

Make the last few days of this snowy winter a little more colorful at The Art League. The school is gearing up for Spring…
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Escape to the Bahamas with The Art League

The Art League makes a trip to the sunny Bahamas each year in February, and painters of all media join to paint en plein air (because…
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The Hip Bone’s Connected to the Artistic Bone: John Murray Gets to the Marrow of Figurative Work

John Murray’s “Artistic Anatomical Drawing” class could be bone dry. But instead of lectures akin to medical school discourse, Murray incorporates figurative work and…
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Get Started Early on Artfelt Holiday Gifts for the Art Lover in your Life!

Need a gift for the art-lover in your life? The Art League is here to help—it’s never too early to start!…
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Winter Registration is Open—Get started on your New Year’s Resolution!

As of this week, you can register for a brand-new year of workshops and the Winter term classes. Find all Winter Classes and Workshops…
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Artist Opportunities #442

On Tuesdays, we gather a variety of artist opportunities from the DC area and beyond. Find one below and apply today — good luck!…
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Repost: 5 Things I Learned in Basic Drawing

As someone with a busy career and other life demands, I was feeling depleted creatively. Basic drawing was enriching and fulfilling in ways I…
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Clay from Family Farm finds New Life at The Art League

The unlikely story of Ted Upton and how a pipeline, clay, The Art League ceramics department, and a family reunion yielded a series of…
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Choose Your Adventure: Which Fall Class Should You Take?

With 250+ fall classes and workshops, deciding on a class might be pretty tricky. We’re here to help!…
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2018 Art Camp by the Numbers

It’s the final week of Art Camp, and after a fun and artistic summer, we’re taking a look back at all the fun had…
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Art Workshop + Party = The Monotype Party

Here’s an idea for a party: get together over two days (September 1 and 2) with your friends, some food and drinks, and a…
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Fall 2018 Registration is Open!

Fall Registration is now open! Check out the many NEW additions to our faculty and curriculum in our new 2018-19 catalog….
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10 Workshops to Take Before the End of Summer

Sign up for our late-summer workshops and celebrate the final days of summer with a few more art-filled days of creativity….
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8 Artful Activities Kids Will Love – Inspired by Summer Art Camp

It’s already July, and maybe your kids are getting a little antsy. Ideas from The Art League’s Summer Art Camp to the rescue!…
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