Washington Printmakers Gallery: Wednesday, July 8 to 29 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

Local Event: Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism Session 2 with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

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Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and...

Washington Printmakers Gallery: Wednesday, July 8 to 29  from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Have you ever wondered how and why the...

Intro to Oil Painting: Alla Prima and Impressionism Session 2 with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Washington Printmakers Gallery: Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm &nbsp;
Collage is one of the most freewheeling and immediately satisfying art forms — all you need is paper, scissors, and a willingness to see what happens when things come together in unexpected ways. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore collage as a serious artistic medium, building layered compositions from found and personal materials. You’ll leave with one or more finished pieces and a set of techniques you can keep exploring on your own. Come with whatever inspires you — vintage maps, sheet music, decorative papers, magazine clippings, old drawings, unfinished artwork, wrapping paper, book pages. The more varied your materials, the more surprising your results. Not sure what to bring? Don’t worry — a generous selection of papers, maps, and printed materials will be provided. We’ll work on prepared surfaces and use acrylic medium for adhesion, with additional textures and embellishments available to add depth and dimension to your work. Level: All levels welcome, ages 13 and up No experience required — just an eye for what you find beautiful, interesting, or worth a second look.
Class size: 6 Fee: $100 + $15 materials fee paid directly to instructor
Materials provided by instructor: X-acto knives, cutting mats, acrylic medium, brushes, substrate papers, additional papers and ephemera, textures and embellishments. Materials fee: $15 paid to instructor (Zelle/Venmo/cash preferred). Students bring: Papers, images, or materials that inspire you — vintage, decorative, personal, or found

Local Event: Beautiful Scraps: A Collage Workshop with Clare Winslow

Beautiful Scraps: A Collage Workshop with Clare...

Washington Printmakers Gallery: Sunday,  July 12, 2026  from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm  
Collage is one of the most freewheeling and...

Beautiful Scraps: A Collage Workshop with Clare Winslow

Summer is sizzling — cool down with an evening of refreshing drinks and relaxing origami at a cozy art center in Georgetown. Join&nbsp;Naoko Kamioka&nbsp;to fold playful fish and sea creatures that capture the spirit of the ocean and the joy of origami. In this one-hour workshop, participants will create several marine-themed origami pieces while enjoying a calm, creative atmosphere. After the class, the participants can transform the origami &nbsp;creations into an ocean collage, a hanging mobile, decorations for a craft fishing net, or other imaginative displays to bring a touch of the sea into &nbsp;home.
Maximum Participants. 7
Target age: above 15 yrs old (but those below 21 yrs old, only soft drinks will be served)&nbsp;
$30 (Workshop Only)
Supplies: Additional fee: Origami paper provided. $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.

Local Event: Sip and Fold Summer Origami with Naoko Kamioka

Sip and Fold Summer Origami with Naoko Kamioka

Summer is sizzling — cool down with an evening of refreshing drinks and relaxing origami at a cozy art center in Georgetown....

Inspired by the rich visual language of traditional Persian miniature painting, this workshop invites participants to explore contemporary approaches to this intricate and poetic art form. Through storytelling, symbolism, pattern, color, and composition, participants will create their own modern interpretations while learning about the history and aesthetics of Persian miniatures.
Using acrylic and gold leaf we will experiment with detailed imagery, decorative elements, layered spaces, and narrative scenes. The workshop encourages both technical exploration and personal expression, blending tradition with contemporary themes and individual imagination.
Age group: Adults, beginners
Maximum Participants: 6
$100, plus $30 material fee payable to the instructor
Materials Provided
<ul><li>Watercolor or mixed media paper</li><li>Fine-tip brushes</li><li>Acrylic paints&nbsp;</li><li>Gold leaf</li><li>Pencils and erasers</li><li>Colored pencils</li><li>Gold or metallic paint/pens</li><li>Collage materials such as patterned paper, magazines, or printed text (optional)</li><li>Scissors and glue</li><li>Palette and water container</li><li>Paper towels or cloth rag</li><li>Reference images or personal sketches for inspiration</li></ul>

Local Event: Modern Persian Miniature Painting with Sarah Barzmehri

Modern Persian Miniature Painting with Sarah...

Inspired by the rich visual language of traditional Persian miniature painting, this workshop invites participants to explore...

Modern Persian Miniature Painting with Sarah Barzmehri

Wednesday, August 5 to 26th from 4 to 6 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, August 5 to 26th   from 4 to 6 P.M.Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any...

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

Washington Printmakers Gallery :&nbsp;Wednesday, August 5th to 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or abstract, all art shares the same fundamentals. Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this 4-week class will start by teaching comparative measurement, and the basic techniques artists have used to draw for hundreds of years. Next this class will transition to working from direct observation and teach students how to find inspiration from the world around them.
Syllabus
Week 1: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement
Week 2: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges
Week 3: Still Life- Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 4: Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils
Adult, All skill levels
9 Maximum Participants
$ 160

Local Event: Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with...

Washington Printmakers Gallery : Wednesday, August 5th  to 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Want to develop your interest as an...

Intro to Drawing: History and Foundation with William Demaria - 4 Sessions

Saturday ,August 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drypoint is a direct and expressive way to make prints. You use a sharp tool to draw into a plate, and the burr from each scratch holds ink to create rich, velvety lines you won’t find in other mediums. There’s no need for acid, chemicals, or any previous printmaking experience. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll use plexiglass plates, which are easy to draw on and perfect for trying this technique for the first time. You’ll learn how to transfer an image onto your plate, create tone and texture with different marks, ink and wipe the plate, and use the press to make your first prints. We’ll go over how to prepare your plate, explore various mark-making methods, and cover the basics of making editions. By the end, you’ll have a finished plate and a small set of prints to take home. This one-session workshop is a great way to start exploring intaglio printmaking, especially if you enjoy drawing or want an easy introduction to using a printing press. &nbsp;Level: Beginner, ages 14 and up
6 participants
Fee: $100 + $20 materials fee paid directly to instructor (Zelle/Venmo/Cash preferred).
Materials Provided by Instructor -&nbsp;A printing press, plexiglass plates, drypoint needles, inks, high quality printmaking paper, tape, tarlatan for wiping.&nbsp;

Local Event: Drypoint Printing with Clare Winslow

Drypoint Printing with Clare Winslow

Saturday ,August 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drypoint is a direct and expressive way to make prints. You use a sharp tool...

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Continuing their Free Classical Concert Series, St. Anne welcomes nternationally-acclaimed musicians Martin Labzevitch (piano), Amit Peled (cello), and 
Alexander Fiterstein (clarinet) for a world-class presentation of works from 
Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and Rybicki. Travel through time with this 
curated repertoire. Free and open to the public. Arrive early for the 
best seats.<h3>Program: From Past to Future</h3>
Feliks Rybicki - Romance in D major for cello and piano Chopin - Sonata for Cello and Piano Op.65 Intermission Debussy - Premiere Rhapsodie for clarinet and piano Beethoven - Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano Op. 11

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Free Classical Concert with World-Renowned Musicians 

Penrose Square

Get ready for one of Arlington’s biggest summer events! Voted Arlington Magazine’s Best Festival, the Columbia Pike Blues Festival is back on Saturday, June 13 with a brand new location at Penrose Square for a full day of live music, local food, shopping, family fun, and nonstop Pike vibes.
Come out and enjoy live blues performances all day long, explore 60+ local vendors, grab food and drinks from Pike favorites, and bring the whole family for activities in the Kids Zone, face painting, popcorn, and more!&nbsp;Bringing your pup? Stop by the CPP tent for our pet station with water and treats for furry festival guests 🐶
Free and open to the public!
Live Music Schedule
12:00 – 1:00 PM • The Curbfeelers 1:30 – 2:30 PM • Guy Bouchie &amp; Bobby Thompson 3:00 – 4:15 PM • Stacy Brooks 4:45 – 6:00 PM • Amani Burnham 6:30 – 7:45 PM • Joslyn &amp; The Sweet Compression
🎸 60+ Vendors 🍔 Food &amp; Drinks 🍺 Beer &amp; Wine Garden 🎨 Kids Zone + Face Painting 🐶 Pet Station at the CPP Tent 🛍️ Exclusive Pike Merch &amp; Festival Goodies 🎶 Live Music All Day

Local Event: 29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival 

29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival 

Get ready for one of Arlington’s biggest summer events! Voted Arlington Magazine’s Best Festival, the Columbia Pike Blues...

Nathan’s Cancer Slayers, a local Arlington fundraising team under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, invites the community to Cocktails for a Cause — An Amalfi Coast Evening on Sunday, June 14 in Georgetown. ✨🍸
This inaugural silent auction will bring together friends, neighbors, and community supporters for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a fun silent auction — all raising funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Nathan Fleming, an Arlington student who passed away from rhabdomyosarcoma in 2019, just one week after turning 18.
Nathan was an Arlington student and alum of Jamestown Elementary, Swanson Middle School, and Washington-Liberty High School. His mom, Michele Fleming, formed Nathan’s Cancer Slayers under Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in 2020, and the team has raised more than $775,000 to advance childhood cancer research.
This year’s auction will support promising research led by Dr. Valter Longo at USC and Dr. JinSeok Park at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, with the goal of moving this work toward clinical trials for children within the next 2-3 years.
Guests can attend the event in person, browse and bid online from anywhere, or make a donation directly. Auction items include luxury getaways, VIP experiences, local packages, handcrafted items, and more.
Every ticket, donation, and auction bid will be matched 1:1 by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation up to $30,000, doubling the impact of community support.&nbsp;💪
Event details, tickets, auction preview, Nathan’s story, and more about the research team are available here:
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Thank you for helping spread the word and support life-saving childhood cancer research in Nathan’s honor.
&nbsp;Michele Fleming &amp; Nathan’s Cancer Slayers 💛

Local Event: Cocktails for a Cause: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Silent Auction Honors Arlington Student Nathan Fleming

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