Beginner Embroidered Patch Workshop - In Person

Sat · Oct 3·10:15 AM – 4:15 PM·S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, S. Dillon Ripley Center · Washington

This workshop introduces you to the flag book, a dynamic structure developed by book artist Hedi Kyle. Built from a simple accordion fold, the flag book transforms into an interactive object that emphasizes movement, rhythm, and sequence as the pages are opened and viewed from different angles.

Sat · Oct 3·11 AM – 11:30 AM·G Street Lobby · Washington

Join the National Portrait Gallery every Saturday morning for a themed sketching tour featuring up to three portraits from the museum’s collection. During each session, Portrait Gallery educators will encourage participants to look closely, sketch what they see, and make connections. This program is designed for visito…

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 3·11:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Education Center, E151, Portrait Gallery · Washington

Calling all artists! Join the Portrait Gallery for a free, drop-in art program, where creativity knows no bounds. Every weekend, visitors of all ages are invited to explore a different artistic medium while drawing inspiration from the Portrait Gallery’s collections and exhibitions. On select weekends, learn from a fea…

Fri · Oct 2·3 PM – 5 PM·Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library · Washington

Looking for a relaxing and creative way to spend your time? Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just getting started, our Stitching Group is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind. 🗓 When: Lamond Riggs Library 📍 Where: Meeting Room #1 🎟 Who: Open to all residents – beginners welcome! Bring along your kni…

Sun · Oct 4·10:15 AM – 3:15 PM·S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, S. Dillon Ripley Center · Washington

This immersive Smithsonian Studio Arts intensive explores the revolutionary visual language of Paul Cézanne through direct observation in the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Garden combined with an in-studio figurative painting session with a live model.

Thu · Sep 3·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·National Museum of the American Indian Rasmuson Theater, American Indian Museum DC · Washington

The range of emotions evoked by the sound of ringing reflects a deep connection with the human spirit, one that operates on different levels in different faiths, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Native American traditions. This free program illuminates the power of bells, chimes, and jingles to connect us to the divine—a…

Fri · Sep 4·9 AM – 10 AM·Smithsonian Castle · Washington

Join us for an outdoor tour of the first two buildings in the Smithsonian Institution, the Smithsonian Castle and the Arts & Industries Building! Meet one of our volunteer docents by the sign outside of the north doors of the Castle, on Jefferson Drive, SW. Tours subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions…

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 5 PM·3 East, American History Museum · Washington

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.