Kids Art Classes in Washington, DC

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

This is going to be fun! Try your hand at the art of cartooning! Learn the basics of this fun, whimsical art form from the safety and convenience of your own home. Notes Kids will need paper and pencil and may want to also have a nice pen or a set of markers. Zoom link will be emailed to you within 24 hours of first class.

Artists will explore the process of sculpting as they learn the tools necessary to make their own clay figures. Experimenting with materials such as wire, paper, fabric, and clay, students will employ new techniques to create a collaborative stop-motion claymation film. The week will conclude with a virtual premier where friends and family members...

They are curious and self-confident, open to new ideas, and certain about what they like. They are what many adult artists dream to be. We find it very important for young artists to know that Fine Art is not about just following step-by-step instructions. We teach them to create something brand new, using the endless resource of their imagination....

Our core teen art program that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun digital...

Here at The New York Sewing Center, our love of crafting and sewing began at a very young age, which is why we love to inspire the next generation of fashion designers with our Kids’ Sew class!   This course is a great summer camp (5 day) program for young students to express their creativity & grow their love of sewing through fun...

Students will learn about the tradition of sequential art used in American comics, manga, and contemporary graphic novels while exploring techniques in cartoon and perspective drawing, character design, cover art, and storyboarding. Throughout the week, artists will work towards completing a chapter in their very own graphic novel. This unique, interactive...

Artists will explore the diversity of drawing as they practice new techniques and utilize a variety of materials including ink, string, charcoal, and pencil to grow their observational skills and imaginations.  Students will also experience virtual tours of museums and galleries, participate in the “Drawing Olympics,” and learn to sketch...

Here at The New York Sewing Center, our love of crafting and sewing began at a very young age, which is why we love to inspire the next generation of fashion designers with our Kids’ Sew class! This course is a great summer camp (5 day) program for young students to express their creativity & grow their love of sewing through fun seasonal projects...

Unlock self-expression and learn how to create this Summer with our artistic journey! If you have always wanted to take an art class but don't know where to start or feel intimidated to begin- this super encouraging class will help you get inspired & charged up allowing you to unleash your inner artist.  With the support of a professional...

Illustrators will bring their favorite stories to life as they familiarize themselves with professional techniques including pen and ink drawings, watercolor paintings, and cartooning. Students will work towards creating a collaborative illustration book that will include short stories, poems and more. Copies of the students’ illustration book will...

Create a variety of fun drawings, paintings, and collages with @TheArtfulGrammy inspired by children's authors and illustrators, many introducing you to famous artists and their individual styles of art!

Teen Focus on Manga allows students to develop skills across illustration, character design and storytelling while concentrating on traditional and contemporary Japanese Manga style. Students use illustration markers, Sakura pens, Kuretaka ink nibs and watercolors to create inspiring artworks that represent their unique artistic voice inspired...

The core digital art and design class at One River School that brings fine art and technology together by providing students with the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Students shuffle projects across digital drawing, digital paintings, graphic designs and animation.

Introducing: Kids’ After School! We are so excited to start our fall, winter and spring after school program. We'll be offering classes Wednesdays & Thursday's 4:00-5:15pm. All supplies and projects will be shipped upon enrollment for your kiddos to enjoy crafting and sewing! We have 2 levels for this class including beginner ( first time using...