Using acrylic paint on glass and gel plates, participants will create expressive prints in both black &amp; white and color. Drawing inspiration from abstract expressionist artists, the process encourages accessing the subconscious and embracing spontaneity.
The workshop emphasizes the creative journey and the joy of unexpected outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with diverse materials, and sources of inspiration, making each print unique.
Sunday, October 4 , 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 P.M.Adults 
6 Partiipants Maximum
$100 (plus $25 for materials payable to the instructor for materials)

Local Event: Gel Printing With Sarah Barzmehri

District of Columbia

Georgetown

District Of Columbia

Gel Printing With Sarah Barzmehri

Using acrylic paint on glass and gel plates, participants will create expressive prints in both black & white and color....

Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29&nbsp; from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.
This class will explore tradition and nontraditional Japanese book binding tech. The simplicity of a Japanese stab book offers many options for creativity. We will learn the traditional structure and techniques of this book and explore creative options.&nbsp;
Day 1 / Project 1: Design and prepare book covers for the first book using traditional Japanese book binding techniques. We will discuss the Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for Bookmaking. Demonstrate paperfolding, cutting techniques, and pasting papers to the book covers.
Day 2/ Assembling Book 1: Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages. Assemble and stitch the book.
Day 3 / Project 2: Artistic Japanese Stab Book Project: Design a Stab Book using fabrics, papers, and found objects. Students can bring artwork or items for book design.
Day /- Assembling Book 2: Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages. Assemble and stitch the book.
Age Group / Level: Young Adults and Adults who have had experience in making a book.&nbsp;
6 Maximum participants
$240
Supplies: Tools and Supplies will be provided, $25 materials fee, paid to the instructor.

Local Event: Exploring Japanese Stab Book Techniques with Adele Ross - 4 Sessions

Exploring Japanese Stab Book Techniques with...

Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29  from 5:00  to 8:00 P.M.
This class will explore tradition and nontraditional Japanese book...

Exploring Japanese Stab Book Techniques with Adele Ross - 4 Sessions

Monday, October 12 from 5 to 7 P.M.
In this workshop, Jennifer Wilkin Penick will lead participants through two accessible and engaging projects -- both inspired by the colorful art of Henri Matisse. In one project participants&nbsp;will create hand-cut stencils and use them to make layered monoprints, and in the second they will create colorful collages. Participants will leave with a series of colorful and unique monoprints and collages, with their favorite work matted and ready to frame.&nbsp;
This single-session workshop will familiarize participants with gel plate printing techniques, designing and cutting stencils, and abstract collage.
 Adults, no experience needed 12 Participants
$50 Supplies:&nbsp;: $10 supply fee paid directly to instructor

Local Event: Gel Plate Printing & Collage Workshop: inspired by the art of Henri Matisse with Jennifer Penick

Gel Plate Printing & Collage Workshop: inspired...

Monday, October 12 from 5 to 7 P.M.
In this workshop, Jennifer Wilkin Penick will lead participants through two accessible and...

Gel Plate Printing & Collage Workshop: inspired by the art of Henri Matisse with Jennifer Penick

Monday, October 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with yourself through the transformative practices of yoga, breathwork, and meditation. This immersive workshop is designed to help you cultivate greater awareness, reduce stress, and create a deeper connection between mind and body.
Through mindful movement, intentional breathing techniques, and guided meditation, you'll learn practical tools to support physical well-being, emotional balance, and inner calm. Whether you're new to these practices or looking to deepen your existing journey, this workshop offers a nurturing space to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the wisdom that already exists within you.
Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and empowered with techniques you can easily incorporate into your everyday life.
 Age group: 16+
8 Participants
$77
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and anything else that helps you feel comfortable.

Local Event: Embodied Presence: Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation with Uyen Nguyen

Embodied Presence: Yoga, Breathwork &...

Monday, October 19, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Step away from the demands of daily life and reconnect with yourself through...

Embodied Presence: Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation with Uyen Nguyen

Join Naoko for a fun evening of Halloween origami at a cozy Georgetown studio. While sipping wine, participants will fold several spooky and comical Halloween figures and arrange them into a festive collage.
No prior origami experience is needed. Leave with your own handcrafted Halloween collage to display at home or in the office
Saturday, October 24 from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M.7 Participants Maximum
Target age: above 15 yrs old (but those below 21 yrs old, only soft drinks will be served)&nbsp;
$30
Additional fee: $3 for origami paper and a poster board plus $10 on the day for drinks and snacks. If you would like to bring those interested in sipping and seeing the art gallery (but not folding origami), they can join for $10. Pls let Naoko know beforehand.

Local Event: Sip & Fold Halloween Origami wih Naoko Kamioka

Sip & Fold Halloween Origami wih Naoko Kamioka

Join Naoko for a fun evening of Halloween origami at a cozy Georgetown studio. While sipping wine, participants will fold...

Washington Printmakers Gallery

Join Naoko for a fun evening of Halloween origami at a cozy Georgetown studio. While sipping wine, participants will fold several spooky and comical Halloween figures and arrange them into a festive collage.
No prior origami experience is needed. Leave with your own handcrafted Halloween collage to display at home or in the office
7 Participants Maximum
Target age: above 15 yrs old (but those below 21 yrs old, only soft drinks will be served)&nbsp;

Additional fee: $3 for origami paper and a poster board plus $10 on the day for drinks and snacks. If you would like to bring those interested in sipping and seeing the art gallery (but not folding origami), they can join for $10. Pls let Naoko know beforehand.

Local Event: Sip & Fold Halloween Origami with Naoko Kamioka

Sip & Fold Halloween Origami with Naoko Kamioka

Monday, October 26, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Discover the fascinating connection between your energy, emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being through an in-depth exploration of the chakra system. This workshop goes beyond the basics, offering practical insights and experiential exercises to help you better understand and balance your energy centers.
Together, we'll explore the qualities, strengths, and challenges associated with each chakra while incorporating affirmations, mantras, guided reflection, and simple practices that support energetic harmony. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how energy influences your daily life and learn ways to cultivate greater confidence, clarity, creativity, compassion, and personal empowerment.
Whether you're new to chakra work or looking to expand your knowledge, this workshop offers a meaningful opportunity to align with your highest potential and create greater balance from within.
Age group: 16+
8 Participants
$77
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and anything else that helps you feel comfortable.

Local Event: Energy Alignment: A Journey Through the Chakras with Uyen Nguyen

Energy Alignment: A Journey Through the Chakras...

Monday, October 26, 2026  from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Discover the fascinating connection between your energy, emotions, thoughts,...

Energy Alignment: A Journey Through the Chakras with Uyen Nguyen

Wednesday, October 28 th to November 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $80. This class will cover everything from basic woodworking with hand tools to cutting glass to archival matting for artwork. By the end of this class, you will have a complete frame and all of the knowledge you need to make your own frames going forward.
Please note: Students will be expected to bring their own artwork to frame. Artwork must be under&nbsp;20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass.&nbsp;The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.
If any artist is interested in larger, the price of class will be adjusted to reflect the cost of UV Plexi.
For classes, a syllabus: 4 Weeks
Week 1: Cut and Glue Frame stock.
Week 2: Finish Frame stock &amp; cut mat board.
Week 3: Cut glass, cut spacers, Cut strainer.
Week 4: Mount artwork, Cut Backing, &amp; Assemble frame.
Age group: Adult - beginner
Number of participants: max 3
Cost: $400
Required supplies:
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Supplies Included in the Price
Frame stock, wood, archival matt boards, UV protective Glass, wood, spacers, hand tools, power tools, wood finish, fasteners

Local Event: Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper with William...

 Wednesday, October 28 th to November 18 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost...

Frame it Yourself! Works on Paper with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

Wednesday, October 28 to November 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Have you ever wondered how and why the impressionist painted the way they did?&nbsp;
Would you like to learn to paint like an impressionist yourself?
Around the turn of the 20th century, there were dramatic changes in the art world. Where previous generations of artists once favored rigid techniques and spending thousands of hours in studios glazing hundreds of layers of paint, now artists aspired to create more immediate paintings and tried to more directly capture the world they saw.
This class, meant for students at all skill levels, will start from the ground up teaching students how to mix colors like the impressionists and introduce students to various techniques that evolved in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
All supplies are included with the class as students will be encouraged to try out different paints, brushes, and other painting materials throughout the class.&nbsp;
Syllabus
Week 1: Basics of composition
Week 2: Blending Color
Week 3: Breaking down paintings into achievable steps
Week 4: Finishing Painting!
Adult, all skill levels
 Participants 9
$200
Supplies: All supplies included. Students will be provided with professional grade brushes, canvas, and paint

Local Event: Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism - Fall Session with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and...

Wednesday, October 28 to November 18  from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Have you ever wondered how and why the impressionist painted the...

Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism - Fall Session with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Sunday, November, 1, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Explore dry point technique to create your monoprint artwork. In this class we will discuss image composition and combining drawing, texture, and form to create a monoprint of your image.
Students should to bring their sketchbook and multiple images (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, photograph, etc.) and ideas to review for their first print. Black and white images, preferred. Artwork should be sized to 6x8. Students will be expected to work on their own during the course. No experience necessary.
Dry Point Monoprint Class Schedule (subject to change)
Class 1 Project 1: Student Choice
Bring SIZED (6x8) copies of your ideas/inspiration (landscape, still life, portrait, etc.) to use for your print.
Demo
Review and choose image and size, analyze image and drawing composition.
Start first monoprint drawing and print.
Class 2 Project 1: Student Choice
Personal studio time (based on student’s individual progress).
Finish work(s)
Art Show discussion including framing.
Class Critique
Student need to bring:
Personal, copyright free images to work from. 
Sized: sized to 6x8; black and white preferred.
16 Years Old – Adult 
Maximum 6 participants
No experience necessary; open to all skill levels

$20 Supplies fee (payable to instructor)

Local Event: Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy - 2 Sessions

Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget...

Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and  Sunday, November, 1, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Explore dry...

Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy - 2 Sessions

Sundays: Nov 8, 15, 29, &amp; Dec 6 from 10:00 A.M .- 12:00 P.M.
Prerequisite: Art Journey classes with Sarah Barzmehri&nbsp;
This class is to train your eye by exploring the relationship between two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. Participants will begin with collage, focusing on composition, color, balance, and visual rhythm, then gradually transform their ideas into three-dimensional assemblages that emphasize layering, depth, texture, and volume.
Through a process of experimentation and creative problem-solving, students will develop a stronger understanding of design principles while working with a variety of materials. The workshop culminates in the creation of wearable art, as participants translate their designs into unique earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Materials provided: paper, adhesives, scissors, beads, wires, and mixed media elements.&nbsp;
What to bring: jewelry making pliers
Adults
6 participants
$200, plus $35 material fee payable to the instructor (Venmo or Zelle)&nbsp;

Local Event: From Collage to Jewelry: Developing the Designer’s Eye with Sarah Barzmehri

From Collage to Jewelry: Developing the...

Sundays: Nov 8, 15, 29, & Dec 6 from 10:00 A.M .- 12:00 P.M.
Prerequisite: Art Journey classes with Sarah Barzmehri 
This class...

From Collage to Jewelry: Developing the Designer’s Eye with Sarah Barzmehri

Monday, November 9, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Unlock the healing power of creativity in this inspiring and deeply reflective workshop. Neurographic art is a unique practice that combines mindfulness, self-expression, and artistic exploration to help transform thoughts, emotions, and limiting patterns into new possibilities.
No artistic experience is required. Through guided exercises and creative techniques, you'll learn how to use line, shape, and color as tools for self-discovery, stress reduction, and personal growth. As your artwork evolves, you'll be invited to reflect on intentions, challenges, and opportunities for transformation in a supportive and judgment-free environment.
Participants often leave feeling lighter, more inspired, and surprised by the insights that emerge through the creative process. You'll also take home a meaningful piece of artwork that serves as a visual reminder of your journey.Age group: 16+
8 Participants
$77

Local Event: The Art of Transformation: Neurographic Art & Self-Discovery with Uyen Nguyen

The Art of Transformation: Neurographic Art &...

Monday, November 9, 2026  from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Unlock the healing power of creativity in this inspiring and deeply reflective...

The Art of Transformation: Neurographic Art & Self-Discovery with Uyen Nguyen

Monday, November 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Experience the profound effects of sound and vibration in this deeply restorative workshop designed to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind, and promote overall well-being. Through a blend of sound healing instruments, guided relaxation, mellifluous melodies, meditation, and intentional listening practices, you'll discover how sound can support balance, relaxation, and inner harmony.
This workshop explores the role of sound as a healing modality while providing ample time to experience its soothing effects firsthand. Participants will be invited to release tension, cultivate presence, and enter a state of deep rest that is often difficult to access in everyday life.
Whether you're seeking relaxation, stress relief, energetic renewal, or simply a peaceful pause from life's busyness, this immersive experience offers an opportunity to receive, restore, and reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
Age group: 16+
8 Participants
$77
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and anything else that helps you feel comfortable.

Local Event: Sound Bath & Deep Relaxation with Uyen Nguyen

Sound Bath & Deep Relaxation with Uyen Nguyen

Monday, November 16, 2026  from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Experience the profound effects of sound and vibration in this deeply...

Washington Print

Washington Metropolitan Area

Arlington County

Arlington

Rosslyn

Virginia

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

Clarendon

Washington DC

Michael O'Connell

Ballston

Fairfax County

Patch AM Team

Seven Corners

Bailey's Crossroads

Alexandria city

Del Ray

Montgomery County

Gaby Arancibia

Bethesda-Chevy Chase

Maryland

Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War.
During this period, Pennsylvania Avenue became DC's most notorious red-light district, from the ramshackle "boarding houses" of Murder Bay to the glamorous pleasure houses of Marble Alley, all within sight of the Capitol. Also, a new profession for women was rising, that of the "female lobbyist." This tour will introduce you to some of the most notorious women of mid-19th Century DC,&nbsp; The route starts at the Willard Intercontinental and travels down Pennsylvania Avenue, which was the main thoroughfare along which DC's red-light district arose. The tour ends at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Local Event: Madams of DC Walking Tour

Madams of DC Walking Tour

Washington experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution during and after the Civil War.
During this period, Pennsylvania...

Alden Theatre

In a world defined by change and reinvention, Ballet Hispánico New York offers an evening at The McLean Community Center's Alden Theatre where movement becomes a form of resilience, reflection, and renewal. MUJERES: Women in Motion features three powerful choreographic voices—each exploring identity, conscience, and cultural inheritance through her own distinct lens. Together, they reveal the plural imagination of contemporary America: layered, rhythmic, and alive with meaning. Don't miss this mesmerizing performance on October 2 at 7 p.m. at The Alden Theatre!
“Ballet Hispánico dances with elegance and lyricism.”—The Washington Post
Runtime: approximately 100 minutes with two intermissions

Local Event: Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre

McLean

Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in...

In a world defined by change and reinvention, Ballet Hispánico New York offers an evening at The McLean Community Center's...

Ballet Hispánico New York: MUJERES; Women in Motion at The Alden Theatre

Come on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz scene and establishing the roots of a new movement in black intellectualism.
Also known as "Black Broadway", the U Street corridor was where the big names in jazz came to play at one of the dozens of clubs and theaters, and hobnob with writers and thinkers such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Alain Locke. Tour begins at the historic Howard Theater at 620 T Street NW and ends at the corner of S and 15th Street NW. The tour also makes a halfway stop at the famous Ben's Chili Bowl for a bathroom break and optional refreshment.

Local Event: The Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

The Harlem Renaissance in DC Walking Tour

Come on a winding journey through an era in which the U Street neighborhood of Washington, DC was giving rise to a vibrant jazz...

Held at Grace Lutheran of Lutherville, 8601 Valleyfield Rd, LUTHVLE TIMON, MD, 21093

Shop •&nbsp;Mingle •&nbsp;Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art, &nbsp;craft vendors, and tasty food. This community event in our NEW Lutherville venue of Baltimore County offers free public admission, rain or shine, affordable gifts for all ages, and even tour bus parking for larger groups. Start the holidays off early by enjoying checking off your list in advance of the shopping rush.

Local Event: Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

Silver Spring

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS...

Shop • Mingle • Eat with Vendor Members Group at the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE! featuring juried art,  craft vendors, and tasty...

Vendor Members Group & the Markets of CRAFTS GALORE!

St Mark's Capitol Hill

Use promocode Patch10 for a 10% discount!The celebrated Jasper Quartet — hailed as “expressively assured and beautifully balanced” (Gramophone) — takes center stage in Chiarina’s season opener that draws on poems and legends. Reinaldo Moya’s Yara, inspired by the myth of Venezuela’s most powerful female deity, enlivens vibrant string quartet writing with musical imagery and folk allusions, and Mozart’s mature string quartet famously elevates the cello to a melodic role. Schoenberg’s storied string sextet Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), based on the poem of the same name, tells an otherworldly story of love and redemption through the lush, expressive musical language of turn-of-the-century Vienna.

Local Event: Transfiguration - Chiarina Chamber Players with Jasper String Quartet

Transfiguration - Chiarina Chamber Players with...

Use promocode Patch10 for a 10% discount!The celebrated Jasper Quartet — hailed as “expressively assured and beautifully...

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Gel Printing With Sarah Barzmehri

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1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Exploring Japanese Stab Book Techniques with Adele Ross - 4 Sessions

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1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Gel Plate Printing & Collage Workshop: inspired by the art of Henri Matisse with Jennifer Penick

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Embodied Presence: Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation with Uyen Nguyen

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Sip & Fold Halloween Origami wih Naoko Kamioka

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Sip & Fold Halloween Origami with Naoko Kamioka

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OCT

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Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism - Fall Session with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

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31

10:00 AM

Washington Printmakers Gallery, 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

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8

10:00 AM

1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

The Art of Transformation: Neurographic Art & Self-Discovery with Uyen Nguyen

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1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Sound Bath & Deep Relaxation with Uyen Nguyen

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Transfiguration - Chiarina Chamber Players with Jasper String Quartet