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Painting Landscapes 1
with Eric Westbrook
Join artist and instructor Eric Westbrook in developing and improving your landscape painting skills. Instructor will be demonstrating with oil paint, but students are welcome to use acrylics if they prefer.
Bring your own or utilize Arts Council supplies of acrylic paint, brushes and mixed media paper, included in the cost of the class. Both standing and table easels available.
Classes will be February 28th, March 7th, & March 14th from 2:00-4:30PM and can be taken as a series or for just one session.
Eric Westbrook is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor living and working in the Washington DC area. Current and former teaching venues include The Yellow Barn at Glen Echo, The Smithsonian, and VisArts in Rockville, MD.
Painting Landscapes Workshop Series
with Eric Westbrook
Join artist and instructor Eric Westbrook in developing and improving your landscape painting skills. Instructor will be demonstrating with oil paint, but students are welcome to use acrylics if they prefer.
Bring your own or utilize Arts Council supplies of acrylic paint, brushes and mixed media paper, included in the cost of the class. Both standing and table easels available.
Classes will be February 28th, March 7th, & March 14th from 2:00-4:30PM and can be taken as a series or for just one session.
Eric Westbrook is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor living and working in the Washington DC area. Current and former teaching venues include The Yellow Barn at Glen Echo, The Smithsonian, and VisArts in Rockville, MD.
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Painting Landscapes 2
with Eric Westbrook
Join artist and instructor Eric Westbrook in developing and improving your landscape painting skills. Instructor will be demonstrating with oil paint, but students are welcome to use acrylics if they prefer.
Bring your own or utilize Arts Council supplies of acrylic paint, brushes and mixed media paper, included in the cost of the class. Both standing and table easels available.
Classes will be February 28th, March 7th, & March 14th from 2:00-4:30PM and can be taken as a series or for just one session.
Eric Westbrook is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor living and working in the Washington DC area. Current and former teaching venues include The Yellow Barn at Glen Echo, The Smithsonian, and VisArts in Rockville, MD.
Painting Landscapes 3
with Eric Westbrook
Join artist and instructor Eric Westbrook in developing and improving your landscape painting skills. Instructor will be demonstrating with oil paint, but students are welcome to use acrylics if they prefer.
Bring your own or utilize Arts Council supplies of acrylic paint, brushes and mixed media paper, included in the cost of the class. Both standing and table easels available.
Classes will be February 28th, March 7th, & March 14th from 2:00-4:30PM and can be taken as a series or for just one session.
Eric Westbrook is a painter, illustrator, and art instructor living and working in the Washington DC area. Current and former teaching venues include The Yellow Barn at Glen Echo, The Smithsonian, and VisArts in Rockville, MD.
The Value of Value in Pastel Painting
with Karen Peck
March 21- Workshop: The Value of Value in Pastel PaintingDiscover how light and dark bring life to your artwork! This hands-on workshop will explore the art element of value—the range of tones from shadow to highlight—and how it creates depth, mood, and structure in pastel painting. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn to see value more clearly, strengthen your compositions, and make your colors sing with greater impact. Perfect for artists who want to sharpen their eye and elevate their pastel work.
Drum for Joy
with Jaqui MacMillan
Drum For Joy!™ is a fun, interactive workshop open to all skill levels—no experience needed! Participants will learn the language of the drum, explore simple drum songs, and experience the joy of making music together. Jaqui presents rhythms in a way that’s easy to follow, empowering everyone to play, improvise, and express themselves freely. Bring your drum or borrow one in class.
Spring Art Celebration
with Benjamin Kapinos
Ages: 3 - 5
Spring Art Celebration with Abrakadoodle!
Let your imagination guide you as you celebrate the magic of spring! Sculpt a nest with eggs on a dreamy background inspired by the style of Rene Magritte! Embrace the joy of exploring new art materials and have fun while you let your creativity bloom!
Earth Day Art Celebration
with Benjamin Kapinos
Ages: 3 - 5
Earth Day Art Celebration with Abrakadoodle!
Dig into creativity as we explore the amazing layers of soil beneath our feet! From rich topsoil to rocky bedrock, learn how each layer helps plants grow and keeps our planet healthy. Join us to paint and create your own colorful soil layer art to celebrate the earth we all share!
Ages 3-5
April 25th
10:30AM-11:30AM
$35