826DC’s Story Soiree

September 6, 2024

Our upcoming Story Soiree will be a night to celebrate 826DC’s young authors and showcase their dreams for the future.   A group of seventh grade students from Brookland Elementary School will […]

Drawing II: Advanced Drawing for Adults with William Demaria

August 2, 2024

Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, this course will help students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated […]

Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria

May 22, 2024

Jul 11- Aug 29 – Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 pm *(No class Aug 8) This class is for adult beginners to learn the fundamentals of drawing, photography, and artistic composition. […]

Upgrading Ikea Frames with William Demaria (Adults)—Session 1

April 17, 2024

Framing on a budget and not looking to make a frame by hand from scratch? This class will show you how to turn a cheap frame from a box store […]

Oil Painting like the Old Masters with William Demaria


Grisaille, Verdaccio, Glaze, Impasto, Underpainting and Indirect Painting….. Have you ever seen these techniques referenced in art museums and wondered what they mean? These are various techniques artists have developed […]

Drawing for Young Adults with William Demaria


Whether you want to be a traditional oil painter or a digital illustrator, a solid foundation in drawing is essential. This 9-week class will allow students to pursue their own […]

College Portfolio Development for Teens with William Demaria


Whether you are looking to apply to art school or not, a strong art portfolio will make you stand out from other applicants. Colleges look for a mix of artwork […]

Watercolor Techniques Workshop with Etai Rogers-Fett – 3 Sessions

April 1, 2024

Come join us for 3 fun watercolor sessions with Etai to learn new techniques and unleash your creativity! Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 2024 6:30-9:00 P.M. 6/13 – PART ONE […]

Acid-Free Intaglio Printmaking Methods [Adults] with Etai Rogers-Fett – Weekly – 8 Weeks

March 20, 2024

This eight-week class is an introduction to intaglio printmaking with a press, designed to familiarize students with a broad spectrum of techniques and materials for intaglio printmaking without acid or […]

Beginning Printmaking with a Press for Kids and Teens with Etai Rogers-Fett – Weekly – 8 Weeks


Printmaking is magic! Well, kind of – sometimes it can feel like magic when you have the ability to take your original drawings and designs and reproduce them in infinite […]