Teen Studio: Picasso Portraits

Sat · Oct 3·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 2 PM·Hirshhorn Art School, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

Get into the art-making spirit in October at Open Studio. Get inspired by the artist, Pablo Picasso, and create wacky portraits of your own! — Get into the art-making spirit in October at Open Studio! Each week we’ll get inspired by a different artwork on view from artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Pablo Picasso, Joan M…

Sat · Oct 3·11 AM·Moonshot Studio, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

The REACH. Moonshot Studio at the REACH celebrates creativity and the artist in everyone through hands-on art-making. The recommended age is 5 years old and above. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on (most) Saturdays & Sundays to explore our projects.

Sat · Oct 3·12 PM – 2 PM·Program Room, Anacostia Community Museum · Washington

Join DC-native artist Dwayne Lawson-Brown aka “Crochet Kingpin” as he leads us in a workshop on the art of crocheting wearable art. The workshop is suited for ages 8 and up. Participants will learn the basics of Crocheting and have an opportunity to practice chains, single crochet, and double crochet. Feel free to brin…

Sun · Oct 4·1:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Join textile artist Jeni Schoemaker for a relaxed, hands-on workshop exploring seasonal weaving techniques and color palettes perfect for autumn. All skill levels welcome — kids should bring curiosity and a creative mind to explore the art of weaving! What the kids will learn Simple frame and lap weaving techniques on…

Mon · Oct 5·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.

Wed · Oct 7·10:15 AM – 11 AM·Tudor Place (1644 31st St NW), DC · Washington

This program will be taught through group story time, museum artifacts, songs and a hands-on art project. — There is so much beautiful music! Let’s explore some of the instruments people of the past used and how they look similar or different to the instruments we have today. Early learners aged 18 months to four years…

Fri · Oct 2·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

30–60 Minutes FREE Registration is not required Join us for a guided experience of the Hirshhorn’s unparalleled collections and groundbreaking exhibitions. Each tour offers an opportunity to engage with select works on view and the art and artists of our time through close looking, critical thinking, and conversation.…

Fri · Oct 2·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave SW & 7th St SW, Washington, DC

MEET IN THE LOBBY 30–60 minutes FREE Registration is not required Join us for a guided experience of the Hirshhorn’s unparalleled collections and groundbreaking exhibitions. Each tour offers an opportunity to engage with select works on view and the art and artists of our time through close looking, critical thinking,…