Slow down, unwind, and take a break from doomscrolling with a screen-free night of creativity and community at the Portrait Gallery. Bring your favorite analog hobby and enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the Kogod Courtyard. Need inspiration? Think needlepoint, knitting, sketching, watercolor, junk journaling, mahjong, and more. Each Analog Night will feature a spotlight activity inspired by the Portrait Gallery’s collection. Come solo or with friends! For ages 18+.
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In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. Applying techniques such as perspective, shading, and color theory, participants will have the opportunity to work from reference imagery as well as from l…
Join us in the galleries for a series of drawing workshops with artist, Jill Galloway! Each month, Jill will guide participants through a step by step sketching lesson. Learn new sketching techniques while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery's collection. These workshops will include all supplies. Open to art…
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you create a professional resume that stands out. Learn expert tips for formatting, tailoring your resume to job applications, and avoiding common mistakes. Perfect for adults looking to update their resume or re-enter the workforce.
Ready to break down a whole chicken? There’s a reason professional chefs start here. A whole chicken is one of the most economical and versatile things you can buy — but most home cooks never learn to break one down themselves. Chef Wendi James changes that in one hands-on evening, unlocking a fundamental skill that wi…
This workshop series invites participants to engage with a variety of materials through guided, hands-on exercises. — Every session starts with a meditation journey to emerge in our creative mind. This workshop series invites participants to engage with a variety of materials through guided, hands-on exercises. The ser…
Every Wednesday, the Bellevue Neighborhood Library provides snacks and a cozy spot to bring your own materials and work on a knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other needlework project. Visit with other crafting enthusiasts who share your passion. The session lasts an hour, but feel free to stay and stitch!
Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.
Discover a creative community at your local library! Join our Knit & Crochet Group every Wednesday from 2–4 pm. All skill levels are welcome—bring your own projects, learn new techniques, and share ideas with fellow makers. Come stitch, relax, and connect!
This class will introduce you to the basic techniques you need to make a wide variety of item (stitches, cast-ons & off, decreases & increases) as well as how to choose and read a pattern, and all about yarn! The instructor can provide an initial pair of needles and yarn to start, but you can also bring your own. No pr…
Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum’s highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on the hour between 11 AM and 3 PM as docents…
