Virtual/Online

Discover the joy and creative possibilities of watercolor! Watercolor is a fun and low pressure medium that is perfect for anyone curious about the world of paint. Join artist Tara Holl in reviewing watercolor basics as well as exploring intermediate level techniques such as value, brushstrokes, color relationships, texture, transparency and opacity. Prior knowledge of ... Read More

Let it go this Winter in Music Theatre Workshop! We'll work on Elsa's "Let it Go" and Olaf's "In Summer" from the hit musical, Frozen! Tues/Thurs 4:30-5:15 for 6 weeks, (plus 2 individual 15min coaching sessions during the course of the workshop to be arranged). Classes start Jan 19. Ages 6-12 Music Theatre Workshop is ... Read More

Embark on an exciting hands-on journey through the world of art! Each week, our talented teaching artist Kelsey Joyce will take you on a virtual exploration of a new artist, and will teach you how to create your own artwork inspired by their creations. This 8-week course, designed for beginner through intermediate-level artists, will help ... Read More

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use your ideas to build your story even further. Guided by comics artist Shelby Kelley, learn how to form your characters and fully develop them using elements of design. ... Read More

Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to learn some techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works of art in pencil and ink. Class ... Read More

Join artist Danielle Gantt to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner to intermediate level artists. Explore the foundations of art techniques: use of color, lines, value, and shapes to create both realistic and imaginative compositions in paint! Individualized instruction will be targeted ... Read More

Discover the joy of turning your 2-D inspirations into 3-D reality! Join professional teaching artist Kelsey Joyce for a new online class that is all about exploring how to handbuild with conventional and unconventional materials. Materials: Pencil Pencil Sharpener Eraser Washable Liquid Glue Glue Stick Masking Tape Scissors Foil Color Pencil Pack Water Soluble Marker ... Read More

Join artist Jose Piedra to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner artists. Explore the foundations of art techniques: use of color, lines, value, and shapes to create both realistic and imaginative compositions in paint! Individualized instruction will be targeted towards each student’s ... Read More

Immerse yourself in the world of color with master painter Jose Piedra by learning the basics of painting with acrylics! Acrylics are a versatile and exciting medium for painters of all experience levels. In this 8-week course, learn how to creatively express your vision, and explore the fundamentals of art such as color theory, perspective, ... Read More

Develop advanced techniques and begin to build your portfolio in this class designed for older students who want to move beyond the basics and take their art to the next level. Explore the fundamentals of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and learn new techniques to incorporate into your work. Explore a variety of personal projects under ... Read More

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use your ideas to build your story even further. Guided by comics artist Shelby Kelley, learn how to form your characters and fully develop them using elements of design. ... Read More

Portraiture is where it’s at in this class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Jose Piedra, learn about proper proportions, value, textures and more! Whether you’re a first time artist or you just want a refresher this class will teach you the basics needed to create a portrait. Materials: Pencil Pencil ... Read More

Join interdisciplinary artist Ann Deutermann for a 4 part workshop, where we will create a mixed media painting using a variety of materials and techniques. Acrylic paint and it’s mediums will be explored along with combining dry mediums such as pencil and pastel. Learn how to incorporate materials such as paper, fabric, beading, and found ... Read More

Join us for the monthly Carpe Diem Arts-Washington Revels Community & Family Sing online! In January we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with songs of peace, liberty and justice. The Community Sings are a partnership of Carpe Diem Arts and Washington Revels, with in-kind support from Takoma Radio. We will continue holding the ... Read More

Pick up a pencil with our talented teaching artist Carla Byrd and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to learn some techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works ... Read More

Ages teen-adult Apply unique approaches to film scenes, auditions, cold readings, reaction shots/B roll, and using a teleprompter. Students will be given a variety of short film scenes and monologues as material for the course. Course combines Stanislavski based acting concepts with specific film technique from Tony Barr, cold reading technique from Margie Haber and ... Read More

Pick up a pencil with talented teaching artist Carla Byrd and build on your drawing skills in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether you're an experienced artist or you want to learn some new techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create ... Read More

A journey with pianos doesn’t sound practical, but in the hands of Jacqueline Schwab and Hoyle Osborne, the piano becomes the ideal vehicle for travels through time and space. Hear piano traditions from around the world as these piano virtuosi take the piano to places you never thought it could go… Improvisational pianist Jacqueline Schwab ... Read More

The City of Takoma Park established the City as a Nuclear-Free zone with the passage of the Takoma Park Nuclear Free Act in 1983. The Act prohibits work on nuclear weapons, including transportation and storage of such weapons within the City, and prohibits the City from doing business with companies that produce nuclear weapons or their components, ... Read More

Join COL Jeremy Pamplin, Director, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC), U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) to learn about TATRC’s National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network (NETCCN)—a cloud-based, low-resource, stand-alone health information management system—and Delivering Virtual Critical Care for COVID-19. Based on virtual networks and technologies, NETCCN will provide high-quality critical care ... Read More

Please join us for a town hall with physicians that are experts in their field in the management of COVID-19 as they discuss the benefits and myths of the COVID-19 vaccines. Before long the community at large will be lining up to take the COVID-19 vaccine. This is your moment to listen to front-line medical ... Read More

Learn how to manage your money by setting financial goals, developing a budget, finding out about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and more with this interactive club with SPARK. For teens 13-17. This is a four-part session held Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Registration is FREE but required. ... Read More

Visit norapride.org to RSVP or send an email to [email protected] Is your child in grades 9-12 challenged by their current online school experience? The Nora School is a small high school for students looking for greater engagement with their learning and the world. Because the school is small in numbers with a spacious modern facility, ... Read More

Join Jordan Babin and Amanda Katz of the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse in a workshop for adults on the topic of teen dating violence prevention. This interactive workshop explores the basics of teen dating violence and the role that parents can play in preventing it. We will discuss the types of abuse and dynamics ... Read More