Art All Night is a Washington, DC citywide celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Stop by SAAM’s G Street entrance for a craft project inspired by the Nick Cave: Mammoth exhibition. Image credit: Norwood Photography
In this workshop we will be exploring the connections between CSA’s and the communities that have embraced them. We will illuminate the role of micro farms as we all become more focused on the need for CLEAN, healthy foods. We will realize the first harvest of the season and we will compare the home garden and the supp…
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.
Celebrate creativity, family, and the idea of “home” in this hands-on mini-birdhouse painting workshop designed for all ages. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the meaning of safe spaces, participants will decorate their own wooden mini-birdhouses using vibrant paints, patterns, and personal touches. Families are in…
Students will learn essential techniques – including color mixing, washes, layering, blending, brush control, transparency, light and texture – while creating a still life inspired by florals. — Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor painting in this creative, relaxing class. Students will learn essential te…
Come explore painting without the pressure of perfection! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a series of small paintings on cardboard, using flowers as inspiration while having the freedom to paint whatever subjects spark their imagination. We’ll experiment with color, layering, markers, paint, and pai…
Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.
As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600–1630), Japan, mid-17th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, National…
The National Museum of Asian Art has over 46,000 artworks from across Asia. Enjoy some of the finest on a docent-led tour and learn about commonalities and differences in cultures, aesthetics, and ideas.
Join educators in the "Bison: Standing Strong" exhibit to discover more about the Nation's Mammal - the American Bison. Learn how these fascinating animals alter their ecosystem in ways that benefit other animals and their habitat, as well as their importance to humans. Image by Jean Beaufort, CC0, https://commons.wiki…
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Stop by the Chevy Chase Library 4-6PM to make a fun craft. All ages welcome. Fun activities include decorating your own tote, rock painting, friendship bracelet making, and black out poetry buttons. All materials supplied by the library.
The kits include patterns, needles, thread, fabric, and a mini 3D-printed hoop that was made in the Labs. The kits are one per person but limited to a first come, first served basis.
Enjoy Fun Activities Chuck Taylor Sneaker Design Workshop (Limited space) Terrarium building workshop Friendship bracelet making Youth arts and interactive stations Dance to Live Performances Including Set by R&B Band Sound Proof Solo jazz saxaphone Energetic dance groups Food Grab a late-night bite with food trucks on…
