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August 18
Sunday
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10:15 a.m.
Beginning Drawing
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
10:15 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Intermediate Oil Painting - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
10:15 a.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
11:00 a.m.
En Plein Air Painting in a Smithsonian Garden: Post-Impressionism Inspired by Cézanne - In Person
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Introduction to Afghan Geometric Design
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:45 p.m.
On-Location Photography - In Person
Session 6 of 6
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
1:45 p.m.
to 4:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
2:30 p.m.
Beginning Oil Painting - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Sunday,
August 18, 2024 -
2:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
August 19
Monday
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12:00 p.m.
Artful Mind, Tranquil Mind
Session 5 of 5
Monday,
August 19, 2024 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor
Session 6 of 6
Monday,
August 19, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Composition
Session 3 of 3
Monday,
August 19, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:45 p.m.
Feasting with Royalty: Dinner with Cleopatra
Monday,
August 19, 2024 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Course
August 20
Tuesday
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10:30 a.m.
The Magic of Light and Shadow in Watercolor
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Drawing Light and How the Masters Did It
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Single-Sheet Books
Session 3 of 3
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
5:00 p.m.
Techniques and Textures in Watercolor
Session 7 of 7
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Zhang Yimou and Gong Li: The Director and His Muse
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
6:45 p.m.
How Museums Got Their Treasures
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon
Tuesday,
August 20, 2024 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
August 21
Wednesday
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12:00 p.m.
Slow Stitch Fabric Journal
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
12:00 p.m.
to 2:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Hand Quiltmaking for the Non-perfectionist
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Drawing Light and How the Masters Did It in Color
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Marie Laurencin: Painter of Sapphic Paris
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 7:45 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
Exploring Alcohol Inks
Session 3 of 3
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Taking Better Photos
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
7:00 p.m.
Portrait Drawing
Session 2 of 2
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
7:00 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
Railroads and the National Parks: Partners in Western Preservation
Wednesday,
August 21, 2024 -
7:00 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
August 22
Thursday
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12:00 p.m.
Emperor Justinian: Savior or Destroyer of the Roman Empire?
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
The Art of Breathing: Yogic Philosophy and Practices
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
12:00 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
1:00 p.m.
Children's Book Illustration
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
The Mark of van Gogh
Session 3 of 3
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:00 p.m.
Butane Micro Torch 101 for Jewelers
Session 2 of 2
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
6:30 p.m.
Chinese Art: From the Bronze Age to the People’s Republic
Session 4 of 4
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. ET
Online Course
6:45 p.m.
Alexander Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical, Mensch
Thursday,
August 22, 2024 -
6:45 p.m.
to 8:15 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
August 23
Friday
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6:00 p.m.
Wines of the Mediterranean Coast
Friday,
August 23, 2024 -
6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. ET
Online Lecture
August 24
Saturday
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8:00 a.m.
On American Soil: The 1814 British Invasion of the Chesapeake
Saturday,
August 24, 2024 -
8:00 a.m.
to 6:45 p.m. ET
In-Person Tour
12:00 p.m.
Bead Weaving Spiral Rope
Session 2 of 2
Saturday,
August 24, 2024 -
12:00 p.m.
to 3:00 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course
1:00 p.m.
Dissecting Design with Abstract Collage - In Person
Session 3 of 3
Saturday,
August 24, 2024 -
1:00 p.m.
to 4:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course
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