Registration for this program has closed. Next Session:December 9, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Beginning Drawing - In Person 8 Session Afternoon Studio Arts Course 8 sessions from September 16 to December 16, 2025 Upcoming Session: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET View all session dates Session Dates 1 September 16, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 2 September 30, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 3 October 7, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 4 November 18, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 5 November 25, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 6 December 2, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 7 December 9, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET 8 December 16, 20252:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Code: 1E0AAW Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center1100 Jefferson Dr SWMetro: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Select your Registration $275 Member $310 Gen. Admission Materials for this program Supply List Resize text Please Note: Updated class schedule applies (in light of multiple session postponements). This course, a valuable introduction for beginners, teaches the basic skills needed for a strong foundation for drawing. Working with a variety of materials and techniques, including charcoal and pencils, students explore the rendering of geometric forms, focusing on volume, and perspective. Still lifes are introduced later in the course. The instructor provides individual guidance, demonstrations, and lectures. Special Program Information The instructor is George Tkabladze. This program includes 8 sessions, 3 hours each. Class will not be held on September 23 and November 11. October 14, 21, 28, and November 4 sessions were postponed (sessions rescheduled between November 25 and December 16 in the end). General Information This studio arts program is in person and will not be recorded. Please refer to the "Materials for this program" section for any applicable supply list information and/or special documents for this program. Please note our Health and Safety guidance for this in-person program. View Common FAQs about our Studio Arts programs.
