The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show and sale celebrates the work of excellent American artists in wearable craft and design with fine artisan-made clothing, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. Proceeds will benefit the programs and museums of the Smithsonian.
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The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show and sale celebrates the work of excellent American artists in wearable craft and design with fine artisan-made clothing, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. Proceeds will benefit the programs and museums of the Smithsonian.
The Smithsonian Craft2Wear show and sale celebrates the work of excellent American artists in wearable craft and design with fine artisan-made clothing, leather goods, jewelry, and accessories. Proceeds will benefit the programs and museums of the Smithsonian.
Celebrate Rock Creek Park Day and Love Note Day on September 26 by creating your own park-inspired button! Draw a favorite animal, tree, trail, or write a short love note about what makes Rock Creek Park special. Make it colorful, make it creative, and wear your love for the park!
Expand on your technical background and grow your practice as an oil painter. This class provides students with the opportunity to work on personal projects, set up a still-life arrangement, and explore figure painting from a live model. Unfurl your style with support and feedback from the instructor.
For: Ages 7 and Up Create something sweet while discovering the links between food, memories, and family traditions. This guided painting activity invites visitors to make art inspired by their stories and special family memories, all while enjoying frozen treats. Creating memories is as easy as 1, 2 ,3! Choose a canva…
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.
SOLD OUT Create a hanging wall art piece with local artist and entrepreneur Daphne Lee of Potahto. Attendees will choose from several types of preserved moss and other materials to construct their own artwork. Perfect for those with or without a green thumb, this craft requires zero watering. Watch your artwork thrive…
Join Gardner Douglas, founder of S.S. Shucking, for an interactive oyster shucking and tasting workshop exploring the historic maritime legacy of African American watermen. Participants will engage in a live shucking demonstration and a guided tasting to experience the unique flavor profiles of regional oysters. With h…
Step into the rhythm of salsa on a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Experience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s National…
Join free walk-in tours in Mandarin. These one-hour, docent-led tours feature highlights from the museum’s collections, including the famous Peacock Room and select masterpieces of Chinese art . Each docent chooses an artwork to present in their own way, so you can learn something new every time. No registration is nee…
In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll cover simple color theory, color mixing, blending techniques, and how different papers and surfaces affect your artwork. — Learn the basics of working with soft pastels while creating a colorful skyscape. In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll cover simple color theory, color mixi…
Join our ensemble of performers as they sing, dance, and teach through storytelling. Learn about the ring shout—a powerful practice blending song and rhythmic movement created by enslaved communities in the 1700s and 1800s. They combined various religious practices of Europe and Africa, creating a cultural tradition th…
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45-minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
