Sketchbook Club: M.C. Escher’s Crystal
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Sketchbook Club: M.C. Escher’s Crystal at the National Gallery of Art offers hands‑on activities exploring Escher’s crystal designs.
Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.
Stitching Circle (Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library) — Bring your own knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other needlework project, work with fellow crafters, and enjoy provided snacks, ages 18+.
Story time, songs, and a hands‑on art project explore Tudor Place’s gratitude traditions, taught at Tudor Place for ages 18 months–48 months; $5 members, $10 non‑members, adults free.
Knit and Crochet Group (Georgetown Neighborhood Library) — Stitch projects, learn new techniques, and share ideas with fellow makers; all skill levels welcome, ages 18 and up.
Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism at Washington Printmakers Gallery offers a four‑week class teaching color mixing, composition, and impressionist techniques with all supplies provided.
Two-hour Cricut and heat press reservation at Southwest Neighborhood Library STEAM Lab for personal projects, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Guided tours explore modern and contemporary art in the East Building atrium at the National Gallery of Art.
Guided tours explore Impressionism and 19‑Century France in the West Building’s Rotunda at the National Gallery of Art.
Sketchbook Club: Cecilia Beaux’s Sita and Sarita (National Gallery of Art) — Hands‑on activities exploring the artwork.
LEGO Club at Northeast Neighborhood Library lets kids 5–12 build cars, candy, custom houses and test designs in the large meeting room.
Build a complete frame for your artwork using hand tools, glass cutting, and archival matting at Washington Printmakers Gallery; students bring artwork under 20×26 inches.
Guided tours of the West Building’s main‑floor rotunda showcase the National Gallery’s collection up close.