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Sunday
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7:15 a.m.
Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright: Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, and Polymath Park
Sunday,
October 1,
2023 - 7:15 a.m.,
to Monday,
October 2,
2023 - 6:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
10:00 a.m.
Introduction to iPhone Photography
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 1, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
3:00 p.m.
A Practical Guide to Rewilding
Sunday,
October 1, 2023 -
3:00 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 2
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Lunchtime with a Curator: Decorative Arts Design Series
Monday,
October 2, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
6:45 p.m.
DC Theater Preview 2023-24
Monday,
October 2, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Lecture
7:00 p.m.
The Geology of Western National Parks: Glacier, Montana
Monday,
October 2, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 3
Tuesday
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6:30 p.m.
The Body Farm: What the Bones Reveal
Tuesday,
October 3, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
How Cable Television Upended American Politics
Tuesday,
October 3, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 4
Wednesday
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12:00 p.m.
Expressionism: The Art of Emotions
Wednesday,
October 4, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
7:00 p.m.
American Icon: The Golden Gate Bridge
Wednesday,
October 4, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 5
Thursday
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12:00 p.m.
The Science of Free Will
Thursday,
October 5, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:30 p.m.
Byzantine Art and its Legacy
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 5, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song
Session 5 of 5
Thursday,
October 5, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Special Programs
6:45 p.m.
Lidia Bastianich: From the Family Table
Thursday,
October 5, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Lecture
7:00 p.m.
The First Battle of Manassas and the Experience of War
Thursday,
October 5, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 6
Friday
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October 7
Saturday
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1:00 p.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Saturday,
October 7, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
Fall
Plein Air
Landscape Painting in Oil - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Saturday,
October 7, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota: Badlands, Bison, and the Making of a Conservationist
Saturday,
October 7,
2023 - 6:00 p.m.,
to Wednesday,
October 11,
2023 - 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
October 8
Sunday
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October 9
Monday
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October 10
Tuesday
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10:30 a.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Tapestry Weaving
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Clay Portrait - In Person
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Elemental: How 5 Elements Will Shape Our Future
Tuesday,
October 10, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 11
Wednesday
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12:00 p.m.
Expressionism: The Art of Emotions
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It - In Color
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Collage and Mixed-Media
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - In Person
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Collage and Mixed-Media: People and Places
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Mosaics for Beginners
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography II - In Person
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Photo 101: Aspect Ratios
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
Collage Jumpstart
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Gothic Fairy Tales
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
The Saarinens: A Family Tradition in Architecture and Design
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Portrait Painting in Oil and Acrylic
Wednesday,
October 11, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 12
Thursday
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12:00 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Introduction to Trois Crayons
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
The Great Gatsby
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Byzantine Art and its Legacy
Session 3 of 3
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song
Session 6 of 6
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Special Programs
Photographic Creativity, Design, and Composition
Thursday,
October 12, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 13
Friday
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12:00 p.m.
The Colors of Crawly Creatures
Friday,
October 13, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 14
Saturday
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9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Lightroom Classic
Saturday,
October 14, 2023 -
9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:00 a.m.
Autumn Wine and Wonder: Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Saturday,
October 14, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
Sketchbook Habit: The Art of Everyday Life
Saturday,
October 14, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Sustainable Closet: Mending and Darning
Saturday,
October 14, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:30 p.m.
Masterworks of Five Centuries (Saturday series)
Saturday,
October 14, 2023 -
7:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Performance
October 15
Sunday
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8:00 a.m.
Booth's Escape Route
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
9:00 a.m.
Introduction to Afghan Manuscript Illustration
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
9:30 a.m.
Introduction to Lightroom Classic
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:00 a.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:15 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
10:15 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
11:00 a.m.
Outdoor Adventures in Shenandoah National Park
Sunday,
October 15,
2023 - 11:00 a.m.,
to Monday,
October 16,
2023 - 4:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Overnight Tour
Introduction to Indirect Oil Painting: Cézanne-Inspired Still-Life Compositions - In Person
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Masterworks of Five Centuries (Sunday series)
Sunday,
October 15, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Performance
October 16
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
“One for My Baby”: The Hollywood Songbook of Frank Sinatra
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Lunchtime with a Curator: Decorative Arts Design Series
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Basics of Quiltmaking by Hand
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Supernatural Classics: Musical Magic, Ghouls, and Ghosts
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Introduction to Watercolor
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:00 p.m.
Broadway's Backstory: The Evolution of an Entertainment Powerhouse
Monday,
October 16, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 17
Tuesday
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10:30 a.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Painting Skies, Clouds, Trees, and Mountains in Watercolor
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
The Beethoven Symphonies
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
Exploring Color in Watercolor
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
The Battle for America: The French and Indian War
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Tapestry Weaving
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Clay Portrait - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Her Space, Her Time: Trailblazing Female Scientists Who Decoded the Hidden Universe
Tuesday,
October 17, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 18
Wednesday
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12:00 p.m.
Expressionism: The Art of Emotions
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It - In Color
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Collage and Mixed-Media
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Jews and Arabic: Judeo-Arabic, Its Literature, and Why It Matters
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Collage and Mixed-Media: People and Places
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Mosaics for Beginners
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography II - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
The Photo Essay
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Collage Jumpstart
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Darkness in Distress: Halting the Rise of Light Pollution
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Portrait Painting in Oil and Acrylic
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 18, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 19
Thursday
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12:00 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Introduction to Trois Crayons
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Movie Monsters: Exploring the Art Behind Classic Creature Features
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
From Rococo to Realism: Masters and Masterpieces of 18th and 19th Century European Painting
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
In Search of the Soul: Comparative Visions in World Religions
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song
Session 7 of 7
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Special Programs
Photographic Creativity, Design, and Composition
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:00 p.m.
The Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
Thursday,
October 19, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
October 20
Friday
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8:00 a.m.
Chesapeake History and Heritage: Exploring Historic St. Mary’s County
Friday,
October 20, 2023 -
8:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
6:00 p.m.
Winning at Wine for the Holidays: Selections and Pairing Suggestions
Friday,
October 20, 2023 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 21
Saturday
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10:00 a.m.
Much Ado about Shakespeare: Why Three Great Comedies Still Matter Today
Saturday,
October 21, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Seminar
iPhone Photography II
Saturday,
October 21, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Sustainable Closet: Mending and Darning
Session 2 of 2
Saturday,
October 21, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 22
Sunday
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9:00 a.m.
Introduction to Afghan Manuscript Illustration
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 22, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:00 a.m.
iPhone Photography II
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 22, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:15 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 22, 2023 -
10:15 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
11:00 a.m.
Introduction to Indirect Oil Painting: Cézanne-Inspired Still-Life Compositions - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 22, 2023 -
11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 2 of 2
Sunday,
October 22, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
October 23
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Exploring the Cluny Museum in Paris
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Basics of Quiltmaking by Hand
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Neuroscience and Art: A Creative Connection
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
4:00 p.m.
Curating a Life: Art as Memoir
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
4:00 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Search and Rescue: Back from the (Creative) Edge
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Reading Faulkner: Chronicler of the Deep South in Literature
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Collecting Fine Art: From Conception to Conservation
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
7:00 p.m.
Building America: The Transcontinental Railroad
Monday,
October 23, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
October 24
Tuesday
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9:00 a.m.
Nature Hike in the Potomac Gorge at Carderock, Maryland
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:00 a.m.
Write Into Art: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. ET
Online Course
10:30 a.m.
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Painting Skies, Clouds, Trees, and Mountains in Watercolor
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
The Beethoven Symphonies
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
Exploring Color in Watercolor
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Stephen Sondheim: Wizard of Broadway
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
The Art of Black-and-White Photography
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Tapestry Weaving
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Clay Portrait - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Jupiter: A Giant Surprise
A Grand Tour of the Solar System
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
A Middle Eastern Pantry
Tuesday,
October 24, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Lecture
October 25
Wednesday
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9:00 a.m.
Nature Hike in the Potomac Gorge at Carderock, Maryland
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
11:00 a.m.
An Introduction to Watercolor: Loose and Beautiful - In Person
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
11:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Wool Embroidery from the Andes - In Person
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Expressionism: The Art of Emotions
Session 4 of 4
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It - In Color
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
Collage and Mixed-Media
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Jews and Arabic: Judeo-Arabic, Its Literature, and Why It Matters
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Collage and Mixed-Media: People and Places
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Mosaics for Beginners
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography II - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Collage Jumpstart
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Nature's Toxins: From Spices to Vices
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
A Brief History of Taiwan
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
7:00 p.m.
Portrait Painting in Oil and Acrylic
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
October 25, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 26
Thursday
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9:00 a.m.
Nature Hike in the Potomac Gorge at Carderock, Maryland
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:15 a.m.
The ABCs of Hip Hop
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
10:15 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
10:30 a.m.
Composition
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
11:30 a.m.
The ABCs of Hip Hop
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
11:30 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
12:00 p.m.
More Concertos: Front and Center!
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Exploring Abstraction
Session 3 of 3
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Abstract Embroidery
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Of Mice and Men
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
From Rococo to Realism: Masters and Masterpieces of 18th and 19th Century European Painting
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Smithsonian Chorus: Legends of Song
Session 8 of 8
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Special Programs
Color Theory and Practice
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Photographic Creativity, Design, and Composition
Session 3 of 3
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:00 p.m.
The Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
October 26, 2023 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
October 27
Friday
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10:00 a.m.
16th Street and Adams Morgan
Friday,
October 27, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:15 a.m.
The ABCs of Hip Hop
Friday,
October 27, 2023 -
10:15 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
11:30 a.m.
The ABCs of Hip Hop
Friday,
October 27, 2023 -
11:30 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Discovery Theater
October 28
Saturday
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8:00 a.m.
The First Battle of Manassas
Saturday,
October 28, 2023 -
8:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
10:00 a.m.
Gyotaku
II: Hawaiian Style
Saturday,
October 28, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Figure Painting from Life - In Person
Saturday,
October 28, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
Surrealism: Hands-On History of Photography
Saturday,
October 28, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
October 29
Sunday
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9:00 a.m.
Introduction to Afghan Manuscript Illustration
Session 3 of 3
Sunday,
October 29, 2023 -
9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
10:15 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 3 of 3
Sunday,
October 29, 2023 -
10:15 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Introduction to Afghan Geometric Design
Sunday,
October 29, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:30 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Sunday,
October 29, 2023 -
1:30 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
October 30
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Religion in the Andes
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Lunchtime with a Curator: Decorative Arts Design Series
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Basics of Quiltmaking by Hand
Session 3 of 3
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Neuroscience and Art: A Creative Connection
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
4:00 p.m.
Curating a Life: Art as Memoir
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
4:00 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Photography Next Steps: The Personal Project
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Botanical Illustration: Watercolor Flowers
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 3 of 3
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Techniques in Modernist Painting
Session 3 of 3
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Search and Rescue: Back from the (Creative) Edge
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Collecting Fine Art: From Conception to Conservation
Session 2 of 2
Monday,
October 30, 2023 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Course
October 31
Tuesday
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10:00 a.m.
Write Into Art: Creative Writing Inspired by Visual Art
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. ET
Online Course
10:30 a.m.
Newsprint Collage
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Intermediate Drawing - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Painting Skies, Clouds, Trees, and Mountains in Watercolor
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
12:00 p.m.
The Beethoven Symphonies
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light... and How the Masters Did It
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
2:00 p.m.
Beginning Drawing - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
2:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
Exploring Color in Watercolor
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
The Art of Black-and-White Photography
Session 2 of 2
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Tapestry Weaving
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Clay Portrait - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
Introduction to Photography - In Person
Session 4 of 4
Tuesday,
October 31, 2023 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
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