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!

We have 15 different workshops going on in the next couple of weeks, starting as soon as this Friday.

August 16, 2017

Introducing Our New Instructors for 2017–18

Art Classes

With a new school year starting soon, we're excited for all our new classes to get underway — and even more excited for you to meet our newest instructors!

August 10, 2017

Exploring the New Class Catalog

Art Classes

In case you missed our big news this past week: The new class catalog for 2017–2018 is out now!

August 4, 2017

Fall Registration Starts Monday!

Art Classes, News

The new catalog is on its way to inboxes and mailboxes.

July 24, 2017

Cool Creatures & Creations From Art Camp

Art Classes

It's amazing how much creativity can be contained in one building. (OK, sometimes we go outside, too.)

July 14, 2017

21st Century Basketry With Tamryn McDermott

Art Classes

Basketry is an art form that spans cultures, generations, and functions.

June 1, 2017

June Workshops: Sketch, Paint, & Photograph Your Way Into Summer

Art Classes

Ranging from five days long to just one, workshops are a perfect way to fit some art into your summer — or to craft your own staycation.

May 19, 2017

Feeling the Creative Heat?

Art Classes

Heat, it turns out, is also an important part of an artist’s toolkit.

May 5, 2017

Register for Summer Classes This Monday!

Art Classes

The creative days of summer are almost here. How are you going to spend them?

April 27, 2017

No Paint Required: A Different Kind of Painting Workshop

Art Classes

Want to make paintings that last through the ages?

March 29, 2017

Spring Art Classes Start Monday

Art Classes

We have 203 weekly classes and 61 workshops this Spring, and they start as soon as next week at the Best Place to Take Classes in DC!

March 23, 2017

Jewelry Instructor Challenges Students With Unusual Materials

Art Classes

Here's a conundrum: how do you assign homework for a metal jewelry class?

March 6, 2017

Monday Life Drawing Presents: “Drawn to Life”

Art Classes, Exhibits

Four days a week, The Art League provides open studio time for artists to draw and paint from live models.

March 3, 2017

Congratulations to the Student Show Award Winners!

Art Classes, Exhibits

With the 2017 Student/Faculty Show concluding its short run on Sunday, it's time to celebrate the student award winners!

February 24, 2017

9 Days Left to See the Student/Faculty Show

Art Classes, Exhibits

Every artwork has a label with the name of the class it was created in. This is one of our favorite ways to find a new class to get excited about.

February 10, 2017

Monday: Plan Your Escape

Art Classes

On Monday, you can get yourself an early Valentine’s present at the Best Place to Take Classes in the DC area!

January 19, 2017

Winter Classes are Warming Up

Art Classes

Winter classes are in full swing at The Art League, and that means our classrooms are humming along. What's going on inside?

January 13, 2017

Tuesday Workshop: Make a Hat for Inaugural Week Action

Art Classes

In this fast & fun evening workshop, participants will design, construct, and leave with a completed hat or fascinator that they can wear proudly when they descend on Washington.

January 2, 2017

Winter Art Classes Start Next Week

Art Classes

Start your new year on a creative note! 250 art classes workshops await you this Winter at The Art League.

December 22, 2016

Charcoal Drawing Demo with Scott Hutchison

Art Classes

Drawing transparent objects sounds difficult, but Art League instructor Scott Hutchison demonstrates a simple approach in the video above.

December 9, 2016

Winter Classes Start in One Month!

Art Classes

You have a few weeks left to sign up for that art class you've been eyeing. As always, we're offering nine-week classes and shorter-term workshops.

December 1, 2016

Try Your Hand at Woodfiring in This Ceramics Workshop

Art Classes

The Art League's Woodfiring Workshop is an opportunity for potters to experience woodfiring from beginning to end, using a kiln built by the instructors.