Category: Art Classes

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!

Kathleen Calhoun's upcoming workshop guides more experienced students through techniques to elevate their artwork and to compose eye catching pieces.

June 13, 2018

Bending Perceptions: Otto[wo]man Class Teaches Steel Welding, Furniture Making, and Fear Crushing

Art Classes, News

Art League instructor Donna Reinsel is perfectly aware of how provocative the name of her class, the “Ottowoman Project” is… and how fitting.

May 8, 2018

Summer Registration is Open!

Art Classes

It's time to check taking an art class off your summer bucket list. Registration for summer classes is open!

May 2, 2018

What’s That Wednesday: Fiber Arts Terms Explained

Art Classes, Artful Resources

With classes including spinning and dyeing, you can learn about pretty much any part of the process, except for shearing the sheep.

April 23, 2018

Plein Air Painting: What It Is & How to Join the Fun

Art Classes, Artful Resources

When the weather’s beautiful and the skies are blue, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing — reading, cooking, writing a blog post — you want to do it outside.

April 5, 2018

Paint Somewhere New: Come With Us to the Eastern Shore

Travel Workshops

Join a workshops in Wachapreague, a tiny town about 45 minutes from Chincoteague, with lots of good spots to paint.

March 14, 2018

Snag a Spot in One of These Spring Art Classes

Art Classes

We're talking SPRING, and the arrival of Spring classes at The Art League. Are you signed up yet?

March 2, 2018

Spring Classes Countdown (Plus 26 March Workshops)

Art Classes

There's one month to go until Spring classes start at The Art League!

March 1, 2018

Weekend Homework: See the Student/Faculty Show!

Art Classes, Exhibits

The Student/Faculty Show is The Art League's annual celebration of all the amazing artwork that gets created in our classrooms.

February 8, 2018

Spring Workshop: Fire Your Pots in a Mountainside Wood Kiln

Art Classes

Wood-fueled kilns have a long history and tradition — and they remain in use today because of the beauty of the finished wares.

January 4, 2018

Why an Art Class is the Best Way to Treat Yourself in the New Year

Art Classes

Mastering any medium takes years, but every step of the way has its rewards.

January 3, 2018

4 Ways to Warm Up in Art Class

Art Classes

With Winter classes starting up soon, our minds are brimming with expectations and yearning for some creative warmth.

December 21, 2017

Everybody’s Drawing on the Weekend

Art Classes

Drawing is the foundation of artistic study. This winter, make it the foundation of a weekend well spent!

December 15, 2017

January Jumpstarts: 10 Workshops to Start the New Year Right

Art Classes

Jumpstart workshops are a great way to dip your toe into something new: watercolor, encaustic, photography, stitching, ceramics, felting …

December 14, 2017

Preview: Talk & Workshop With Visiting Artist Ephraim Rubenstein

Art Classes, Events

The artist, who you may remember from our 2014 Portrait & Figure Festival and more recent workshops, will be here for a double bill: a free talk and a drawing workshop.

November 30, 2017

1,001 Gift Ideas for the Art-Lover You Love

Art Classes, Artful Resources, Events

Whether that special someone loves making art, learning about it, or just appreciating it, there are lots of opportunities to give them something special.

November 17, 2017

Save the Date for Our Open House & Holiday Sales

Art Classes, Events

Join us at our Madison Annex as we kick off the holiday season and see what happens at The Art League’s school!

November 9, 2017

Winter Classes Are Coming: Registration Now Open

Art Classes

These are the months where nothing feels nicer than a sip of cocoa from a mug you made yourself. Or wrapping up in a scarf you weaved. Or sending a card you drew/painted/printed — yourself.

October 19, 2017

Dye, Felt, Spin, Print: Upcoming Fiber Workshops

Art Classes

Ready to add something special to your cold-weather wardrobe? Make it yourself in a fiber arts workshop!

September 20, 2017

What is Gesture Drawing? Find Out on Saturdays

Art Classes

The phrase might bring to mind a game of charades, but it's really all about "the essence of rhythm and movement," says John Murray, an Art League instructor who will be teaching Gesture Drawing this Fall.