Registration for this program has closed. Next Session:February 10, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Beginning Drawing - In Person 8 Session Daytime Studio Arts Course 8 sessions from January 13 to March 10, 2026 Upcoming Session: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET List All session dates #1 January 13, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #2 January 20, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #3 February 3, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #4 February 10, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #5 February 17, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #6 February 24, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #7 March 3, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET #8 March 10, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Code: 1E0ADW 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: Due to weather, this class has an updated end date (originally March 3, 2026). 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. 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.
