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All upcoming Studio Arts: Painting classes

All upcoming Studio Arts: Painting classes

Programs 1 to 3 of 3
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Workshop

Jump-start your journey into acrylic painting with this one-day immersive workshop. Get introduced to the basics and first steps, learning how to use materials; touching on essential color theory; and exploring this exciting medium with hands-on guided projects.


Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
In-Person Studio Arts Course

Using watercolors, capture the nuances of the natural light in the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden next to the Smithsonian Castle. Study the delicate subtleties of the plants and learn to translate your observations into stunning Post-Impressionistic studies and paintings. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)


Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET
Online Studio Arts Course

In this course, students learn the fundamentals of landscape painting using photos or masterworks as a reference. Basic painting techniques are explored. The focus is on composition, color, atmosphere, and contrast in a painting.