District Collage Collective

Tue · Sep 22·5 PM – 6:30 PM·Palisades Neighborhood Library · Washington

Come create collages using found materials. All you need is your imagination! Everything you need will be provided.

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 2 PM·S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, S. Dillon Ripley Center · Washington

This five-session course is an introduction to live figure drawing. Working with charcoal and graphite on paper, students become familiar with classical formats for figure drawing sessions. Through practice, demonstrations, and group discussions, students learn and gain confidence drawing human models.

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Georgetown Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

Tue · Oct 6·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course of four classes. Our first class will serve as an introduction – trying out techniques and becoming familiar with materials. In the second class, studen…

Wed · Oct 7·10 AM – 11 AM·Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · Washington

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!

Thu · Sep 3·2:45 PM – 5 PM·Palisades Neighborhood Library · Washington

Come cool off in the library with some colorful lanyard crafts! Plastic lanyard and string will be provided. All ages welcome.

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Discover new flavors and fresh reads! Join us for a relaxing tea tasting paired with a sneak peek at exciting new books. For all ages. Sample tasty teas while diving into fun, real-life topics in a relaxed space. For teens and adults.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

Want to have fun making something out of clay? Ever make a salt/chalk bottle? Come join us Thursday afternoons in September! We will using different sensory materials as we get creative. This program is for ages three and up. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!