Picture yourself as part of a creative community. Discover the studio arts program from Smithsonian Associates.
Does the thought of picking up a paintbrush, camera, quilting needle, pastel stick, or calligraphy pen instantly ignite your imagination? There’s no better place to get in touch with—or perhaps reconnect with—your creative side than in the studio arts classes and workshops offered by Smithsonian Associates. Whether you’ve never set foot in an art studio, want to expand your existing skills, explore new techniques, or try your hand at a craft that intrigues you, you’re certain to find the perfect choice among our wide variety of evening, daytime, and weekend offerings. And because we are the Smithsonian, our studio arts program comes with some terrific advantages. Smithsonian Associates classes are guided by professional artists and experienced educators who create a supportive and stimulating atmosphere for learning and discovery. What students experience in those studios—and during on-location sessions in many settings—makes Smithsonian Associates’ art programs unique and valuable. Small class sizes allow for highly personalized one-on-one guidance from instructors. Individual and group critiques help students develop their techniques and personal vision. Interaction with fellow participants plays a key role in each class, too: Students tell us they love both the creative and the social aspects of working together. Becoming part of our studio arts program means more than simply taking a class. You’re taking your place in—and contributing to—a vibrant creative community.
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This is your invitation to add a creative spark to your summer. Take a look at the upcoming class series and workshops listed in this special art-focused edition of our monthly program guide. There’s plenty to tempt you. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting, quilting, photography, collage, or calligraphy. Noted photography pros lead a series of shoots on location and weekend workshops. There are so many more wonderful choices waiting for you on the following pages. No matter the class you select, you’ll take home something in addition to a new painting, portfolio of drawings, craft project, or photo series you’re proud of. You’ll find a rewarding sense of enrichment, enjoyment, and satisfaction as you deepen your personal connection to the world of art. And any way you look at it, you’ll have created a masterpiece.
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Certificate Program in World Art History Art is all around us. It excites us, enriches our lives, and enlivens our imaginations. But to truly appreciate any work of art, we need to understand the context and culture in which it was produced. That’s why Smithsonian Associates offers an exciting certificate program in World Art History. The wide-ranging offerings are designed to provide a global perspective on art and architecture and draw on the Smithsonian’s world-class collections and the rich resources of other Washington institutions.
You love art. Now become the expert you’ve always wanted to be. The core courses and electives in our program are selected from among Smithsonian Associates’ ongoing courses, seminars, study tours, and studio art classes. Look for “World Art History Certificate” throughout the program guide to see current listings. Complete the program requirements at your own pace. Credits are counted from the day of program registration and are not given retroactively. Register now and receive invitations for special tours and informal gatherings with course leaders and other program participants.
To learn more about the Smithsonian Associates certificate program in World Art History, visit SmithsonianAssociates.org/ArtCertificate
Left column, from the top: Fresco of the Libyan Sibyl, ca. 1511, Sistine Chapel, by Michelangelo; Taj Mahal, completed 1643, Agra, India; The Young Ladies of Avignon, 1907, by Pablo Picasso; Equestrian ceramic figure; ca. 13th–15th centuries; Mali; second column; Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, 2010, by Frank Gehry, Las Vegas; The Calf-Bearer, ca. 570 B.C.; Athens, Greece; Girl with a Pearl Earring, ca. 1665, by Johannes Vermeer; Before the Ballet, ca. 1892, Edgar Degas
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Classes are taught by professional artists and teachers.
View detailed class descriptions and supply lists at SmithsonianAssociates.org/studio View portfolios of work by our instructors at SmithsonianAssociates.org/artinstructors
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World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit
Exploring the Visual Foundations and Traditions of Art
Art Journaling in Watercolor and Ink Begin creating personal, illustrated journals on paper. Get an introduction to the fundamentals of drawing, writing, watercoloring and journaling, as well as basic design and lettering style. One 5-hour session; Lubna Zahid; Sat., Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0PB; Members $75; Nonmembers $95
Apply the science in Renaissance art. Enhance the visual dynamic in drawings using the Golden Ratio, the Rule of Thirds, three-point perspective, or the Fibonacci spiral. One 3-hour session; Chester Kasnowski; Sat., July 20, 10 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MY; Members $45; Nonmembers $55
By Lubna Zahid
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Out and About with an Artist
Botanical Illustration Workshop
National Gallery of Art Get a ”behind-the-easel‘’ perspective of masterworks at the National Gallery of Art from a knowledgeable artist. Viewings address historical and social context and technique.
Capture natural specimens in beautiful botanical illustrations through instruction on composition, shape, texture, form identification, and proper materials. Smithsonian archival examples and live plant specimens provide inspiration.
NEW TIME ADDED: 3 Adrienne Wyman at the National sessions; 1.5 hours each; Gallery of Art Adrienne Wyman; Mon., July 8–22, 1:30 p.m.; details on website; CODE 1K0-0PW; Members $75; Nonmembers $95
One 3-hour session; Lori VanKirk Schue; Sat., June 1, 1 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LM; Members $65; Nonmembers $85
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6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Dan Riesmeyer; Mon., July 8–Aug. 19 (no class July 29), 6:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NM; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Clitoria mariana by Mary Vaux Walcott, 1934
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World Art History Certificate elective: Earn ½ credit Become familiar with the color wheel, color value, chroma, and hue. Use acrylic paints and colored papers to explore color qualities and movement in shaping composition.
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Pastel Portraits
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Focus on the elements of portraiture and pastel technique working in the studio with a live model. Basic drawing skills required.
One 6-hour session; Gary Shankman; Sat., June 22, 10:30 a.m.; model fees included; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LP; Members $85; Nonmembers $95 SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
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Portrait Drawing Create a portrait using charcoal or graphite. Explore the universal proportions of the face and learn how to better observe and record a subject’s features.
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The Still-Life in Pastel With still-life arrangements as inspiration, explore the techniques of cross-hatching and layering of color through experimentation and demonstrations. Composition, By Gary Shankman perspective, and rendering are reviewed and emphasized. Basic drawing skills required. One 6-hour session; Gary Shankman; Sun., June 23, 10:30 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LQ; Members $85; Nonmembers $95
Beginning Drawing Develop basic drawing skills while working with a variety of materials and techniques, Explore geometric forms, volume, and perspective in stilllifes, architecture, and figure drawing. TWO OPTIONS: 6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Daniel Riesmeyer; Tues., July 9–Aug. 20 (no class July 30), 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K00LT; Josh Highter; Sun., July 14–Aug. 18, 10:15 a.m.; details and supply lists on website; CODE 1K0-0LS; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Figure Drawing and Independent Projects Acquire an understanding of advanced elements of composition, anatomy, and artistic direction as you work from live models. 6 sessions; 3 hours each; Max-Karl Winkler; Thurs., July 11–Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LX; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
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By Eric Westbrook
3 sessions; 3 hours each; Eric Westbrook; Fri., July 12, 19, and 26, 10 a.m.; Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NX; General Admission $110
Drawing on the Right Side of Your Brain Build drawing ability and improve visualization and recording of objects on paper through drawing exercises focusing on edges and space, relationships between objects, and light and shadow. 6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Shahin Talishkhan; Thurs., July 11–Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0–0LY; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Oil Pastels Become familiar with the basics of using brightly colored, long-lasting oil pastels through group technique demonstrations and oneon-one instruction. TWO OPTIONS: 4 sessions; 2 hours each; Chester Kasnowski; Wed., July 10– 31, 6:30 p.m.; Ripley Center; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MF; Members $125; Nonmembers $145
4 sessions; 2 hours each; Chester Kasnowski; Mon., July 8-29, 10:30 a.m.; Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NU; General Admission $125
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4-DAY TOUR Wed., Oct 30, 7 a.m.– Sat., Nov. 2, 8:30 p.m.; by bus; accommodation are at Radisson Hotel Corning; detailed information on website; purchase of trip insurance recommended; CODE 1NN-COR; Members $1,065; Nonmembers $1,420
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A stunning new global survey that reveals the breadth and depth of contemporary glassmaking is one of the highlights of a glass-lover’s dream visit to the Corning Museum of Glass. The four-day trip is a true insider’s experience, and includes many curator-conducted sessions and tours. New Glass Now documents the innovation and dexterity of artists, designers, and architects around the world working in the challenging material of glass, reflected in objects, installations, videos, and performances made in the last three years by 100 artists of 32 nationalities working in more than 25 countries. View the exhibition in the museum’s stunning Contemporary Art + Design Wing. Corning Museum of Glass The 26,000-square-foot gallery building is the world’s largest space dedicated to the display of contemporary art and design in glass. Curatorial staff members lead the group through 4,000 years of glassmaking history in the Ancient Glass, European Glass, and Contemporary Glass galleries. Go behind the scenes to get a close-up look at the work of the museum’s Conservation Lab. Enter the Rakow Research Library to see an incomparable collection of works about glass. During a tour of the Corning corporate headquarters, not open to the general public, see sculptural installations commissioned by noted New wing of the Corning Museum of Glass glass artists to fill a series of striking atria. In the museum’s Innovations Center experience the fire and flow of glassmaking as you view a demonstration at the state-of-the art Amphitheater Hot Shop. There’s free time to browse in the museum’s shops and along Corning’s Market Street.
Viewing a historic cartoon for a stained glass window in the Rakow Research Library ©2019 COURTESY OF CORNING INCORPORATED
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The Corning Museum of Glass: An Insider’s Adventure
Portals of Illusion, by Peter Aldridge, is a mixture of state-of-the-art technology and hand-craftmanship located in Corning headquarters
Hot glass demonstration by Aaron Jack and Chris Rochelle
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Introduction to Watercolor
Introduction to Pastel
Explore basic watercolor techniques and new approaches to painting through classroom demonstration, discussion, and experimentation.
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Capture natural light with pastels—as impressionist artists would—drawing in Smithsonian gardens. Class discussion includes color theory and mixing, optical mixing, and composition. 2 sessions; 6 hours each; Sandra Gobar; Sat., Aug. Millstone and Cistern under Trees, 1894, by Paul Cézanne 17 and 24; 10 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NK; Members $175; Nonmembers $195
6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Josh By Josh Highter Highter; Sun., July 14–Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LU; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Neuroscience and Art A Creative Connection
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Landscape Painting at Brookside Gardens Working en plein air, capture Brookside Gardens’ light, atmospheric conditions, and mood. Learn about various painting and drawing techniques, composition, and perspective.
Apply new findings on how our visual system informs and interprets the visible world for us while working on landscape and still-life paintings.
INSIDE SCIENCE One 3-hour session; Chester Kasnowski; Sat., July 27, 10 By Chester Kasnowski a.m.; details and supply list on website ; CODE 1K0-0LZ; Members $45; Nonmembers $55
4 sessions; 3 hours each; Gary Shankman; Mon., June 17–Thurs., June 20 (rain date Fri., June 21), By Gary Shankman 9:30 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LL; Members $115; Nonmembers $130
Beginning Oil Painting Explore basic painting techniques including color-mixing, scumbling, and glazing to gain the technical background needed to get started as a painter.
Children on the Beach, 1916, by Valencia by Joaquín Sorolla
Sur la Plage: Painting the Beach
6 sessions; 3 hours each; Shahin Talishkhan; Wed., July 10–Aug. 14, 6:30 pm.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LW; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Study the methods, materials, brushwork, and use of color in famous beach paintings. Learn how to create the effects of sunlight and shadow in your own creations. 2 sessions; 6 hours each; Adrienne Wyman; Sat., July 13 and July 20, 10:15 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MB; Members $175; Nonmembers $195 By Shahin Shikhaliyev
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Botanicals in Watercolor
Image Transfers and Photo Alteration
Discover the versatility and fluidity of watercolor during this introduction to drawing and painting flora. Following step-by-step instructions using watercolor, work from reference photos to create your art.
Use multiple methods for making and using image transfers. Topics include applications, choosing images, materials and techniques, altered photos as stand-alone artwork, and altered photos with collage.
Mixed-Media Workshop
3 sessions; 3 hours each; Lubna Zahid; Thurs., Aug. 8–22, 6:30 p.m.; details By Lubna Zahid and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0PA; Members $135; Nonmembers $165
3 sessions; 5 hours each; Sharon Robinson; Sat., July 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.; students provide photos, all other supplies provided; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MH; Members $195; Nonmembers $215 By Sharon Robinson
Animal Portrait in Collage
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Create a one-of-a kind collage portrait of your pet or favorite animal. Learn how to transfer the animal’s basic shape to the artwork surface and choose collage materials to enliven the portrait.
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Collage and Mixed-Media Develop collage, mixed-media or assemblage projects. Experiment with color, form, design and the use of text, images, texture, and found objects. TWO COURSE OPTIONS:
4 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; Wed., July 10–31, 6:30 p.m.; Ripley Center; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MK; Members $165; Nonmembers $185
By Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
4 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; Wed., July 10–31, 1:30 p.m.; Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K00NW; General Admission $165
TWO INTENSIVE COLLAGE and MIXED-MEDIA WORKSHOP OPTIONS:
2 sessions; 5 hours each;OMarcie Wolf-Hubbard; Sat., June 1 and Sun., UT OLD Center; details and supply list on website; June 2, 10:30 a.m.; SRipley CODE 1K0-0HT; Members $195; Nonmembers $225 One 5-hour session; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; Sun., July 21, 10:30 a.m.; Ripley Center; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NG; Members $125; Nonmembers $145
One 3-hour session; Lori VanKirk Schue; Sat., July 27, 1 p.m.; a By Lori VanKirk Schue selection of paper, fibers, and other supplies provided; more details on website; CODE 1K0-0NS; Members $85; Nonmembers $95
Exploring Encaustic and Mixed-Media Workshop The encaustic medium can be molded, sculpted, and combined with collage materials. Learn how to incorporate drawings or prints on paper and other collage elements into encaustic paintings. One 5-hour session; Marcie Wolf-Hubbard; Sun., July 28, 10:30 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K00ML; Members $125; Nonmembers $145 SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
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The Gift of Color Limited-edition prints from the Smithsonian Associates Art Collectors Program capture brilliant and memorable worlds of color—and make great gifts for all occasions. For details, vist ArtCollectorsProgram.org or call 202-633-8680
Full-page ad Museum Moment by Sam Gilliam (detail) Retail: $1800 Members: $1500*
August Breakfast/Maine by Carolyn Brady (detail) Retail: $1200
Members: $800*
Flowers For a Country by Mindy Weisel (detail) Retail: $1200
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Hopi Eagle Dance by Dan Namingha (detail) Retail: $1200 Members: $900*
Children with Flowers by Elizabeth Catlett (detail) Retail: $1300
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Blue Moonlight by April Gornik (detail) Retail: $1200
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Red Geranium by Robert Kushner (detail) Retail: $1500
Members: $1200*
Piazza San Marco by LeRoy Neiman (detail) Retail: $1200 Members: $950*
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Monoprint Without A Press Create prints using Gelli and other types of plates, plus acrylic paints and other materials. Explore additive and subtractive methods, drawing on the plate, over-printing, and using stamps and other materials to create patterns.
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Introduction to Pointed-Pen Calligraphy The elegant Copperplate script elevates personal correspondence to a new level. Gain the basic tools needed to use the hand in various formats. 6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Sharmila Karamchandani; Thurs., July 11– Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.; all supplies provided; details on website; CODE 1K00NY; Members $225; Nonmembers $275
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2 sessions; 5 hours each; Sharon Robinson; Sat., Aug. 17 and 24, 10:30 a.m.; all supplies provided; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MJ; Members $165; Nonmembers $185
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Figure Sculpture Learn about clay sculpture techniques, tool use and armatures, and the planes of the human body. Sculpt either a portrait, torso, or full figure using a live model.
Add sophistication to your hand-lettering when you learn the basic strokes of the copperplate script alphabet and practice using nibs in an elbow holder. No experience required, just a steady hand. One 5-hour session; Mary Lou O’Brian; Sat., Aug. 3, 9:30 a.m.; $30 supply fee payable to instructor; starter kit includes pen holder, nibs, ink, and practice paper; details on website; CODE 1K0-0NZ; Members $95; Nonmembers $115
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6 sessions; 3 hours each; George Tkabladze; Mon., July 8– Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NH; Members $200; Nonmembers $225 By George Tkabladze
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Exploring Eastern Calligraphy Persian and Arabic Script
By Sughra Hussainy
Pointed-Pen Calligraphy Workshop
Guided by a graduate of Kabul’s Turquoise Mountain Institute, learn to apply the traditional elements of Persian and Arabic calligraphy, with verses by Rumi and from the Quran providing inspiration.
FIBER ARTS Back to Basics Boot Camp for Knitters Refresh—or advance— knitting skills and your knowledge of fundamentals: casting on, basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing, and binding off. Review knitting equipment, and practice taking gauge.
One 7-hour session; Ann Richards; Sat., June 1, 10 a.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0LR; Members $75; Nonmembers $95
6 sessions; 3 hours each; Sughra Hussainy; Sun., July 14–Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.; all supplies included; details on website; CODE 1K00MC; Members $195; Nonmembers $225 SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
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Relief Printing Linocut and Woodblock
Learn the basics of quiltmaking by creating several small quilts while learning the same piecing, applique, quilting, and finishing techniques used in larger quilts. 2 sessions; 5 hours each; Lauren Kingsland; Sat., July 13 and 20, 10 a.m.; CODE 1K0-0NF; details and supply list on website; Members $115; Nonmembers $135
Create a miniature woven tapestry on a small frame loom. Class instruction includes basic tapestryweaving techniques such as warping the loom, color mixing and hatching.
6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Max-Karl Winkler; Tues., July 9–Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MN; Members $185; Nonmembers $215 By Max-Karl Winkler
Practice gold-leaf manuscript illumination in the Afghan tradition. Create geometric, vegetal, and floral motifs and nature-based designs used as ornamentation for calligraphy, manuscripts, and more.
6 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Tea Okropiridze; Mon., July 8–Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.; $40 fee covers all materials; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MM; Members $165; Nonmembers $195 By Tea Okropiridze
Introduction to Palestinian Embroidery Cross-stitch a traditional Tree of Life pattern on Aida cloth fabric. Learn the basics of pattern-tofabric transfer, needle threading, cross-stitching, and motif repetition.
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Design and produce relief prints from techniques of design and transfer through cutting and printing the block.
Introduction to Afghan Manuscript Illumination
Tapestry Weaving
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One 3-hour session; Wafa Ghnaim; Sun., July 21, 1 p.m.; details on website; all supplies provided; CODE 1K0-0NL; Members $65; Nonmembers $75
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6 sessions; 3 hours each; Sughra Hussainy; Sat., July 13– Aug. 17, 1 p.m.; details and additional supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0MP; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
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Introduction to Mosaics in Glass Design suggestions, terminology, substrates, adhesives, and more are covered as you learn to make mosaics using glass. Create a small home décor piece. 4 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Bonnie Fitzgerald; Tues., By Bonnie Fitzgerald July 16–Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m.; $55 supply fee covers all materials; details on website; CODE 1K0-0ME; Members $185; Nonmembers $205
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Moving Beyond Auto Mode This workshop covers ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, RAW vs. JPEG files, and White Balance. Learn various shooting modes and get hands-on experience in a practice session on the Mall.
One 7-hour session; Bonnie Fitzgerald; Sat., Aug. 3, 10:15 a.m.; $55 supply fee; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MG; Members $145; Nonmembers $165 By Eliot Cohen
Smithsonian-Inspired Floral Design
THREE OPTIONS: One 7-hour session each; Eliot Cohen; Sun., June 9, (CODE 1K0-0KZ); Sun., July 21, (CODE 1K0-0NQ); Sun., Aug. 11, (CODE 1K0-0NR); 9:30 a.m.; details on website; Members $210; Nonmembers $260
Introduction to Black-and-White Film Photography and the Darkroom
Learn fundamental techniques in floral design as well as handy tips and tricks to bring your floral masterpieces to life. Leave with centerpiece-sized arrangements after each class. 3 sessions, 2 hours each; Sarah von Pollaro; Tues., July 23, July 30, By Sarah von Pollaro and Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m.; $75 supply fee covers the cost of flowers, greens, and vases; details on website; CODE 1L0-266; Members $115; Nonmembers $165
Get a grounding in the basics of using a 35mm camera and photo darkroom techniques. Sessions feature lecturedemonstrations, class assignments, critiques, and practical darkroom work. 6 sessions; 3 hours each; Paul Matthai; Mon., July By Paul Matthai 8–Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.; details on website; all developing chemicals are provided; CODE 1K00MZ; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
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Introduction to iPhone Photography Create great images by reviewing photography basics such as composition and exposure, and exploring the best apps, accessories, and editing and image management tools.
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Create a mosaic pendant in this workshop that covers the basic techniques, including jewelry-base selection, adhesive choice, and suitable tesserae, precision cutting, and artistic laying techniques.
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Introduction to Photography Class sessions emphasize the basics: camera functions, exposure, metering, working with natural and artificial light, and composition. Develop technical skill through assignments and offsite photo shoots. 4 sessions; 2.5 hours each; Andargé Asfaw; Tues., July 9–30, 10 a.m.; By Andargé Asfaw Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; details and supply list on website; CODE 1K0-0NV; General Admission $115 SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
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The Joy of Photography
Introduction to Lightroom
An Exploratory Course Learn how to use a digital SLR camera as a creative tool in sessions that cover aperture, shutter speed, metering, exposure, ISO, composition, special effects, and flash photography.
By Marty Kaplan
TWO OPTIONS: 6 sessions; 3 hours each; Marty Kaplan; Tues., July 9–Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-0MQ; Sun., July 14–Aug. 18, 10:15 a.m.; CODE 1K0-0MR; digital camera with manual controls required; details on website; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
PHOTOGRAPHY: Experienced Photo Shoot: Storytelling on the Streets of DC Learn how best to approach and photograph people in an urban setting and capture life stories, for a unique group project. 2 sessions; 3 hours each; Patricia Howard; Sat., June 1 and 8, 2 p.m.; details on website; digital camera, preferably a DSLR with a memory card, is required; CODE 1K0-0LN; General Admission $95
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Weekend Workshop Adobe Lightroom is useful for organizing and editing image files. Learn to use it for importing, exporting, deleting, and grouping files; sorting files; attaching keywords; and improving tone, color, and detail. 2 sessions; 4 hours each; Eliot Cohen; Sat., July 27 and Sun., July 28, 9:30 a.m.; details on website; CODE 1K0-ONP; Members $225; Nonmembers $245
Photographic Creativity, Design, and Composition Achieving a balance of visual tension in an image creates well-made visual relationships. Gain a better understanding of compositional elements and their application in lectures and assignments focusing on extended shutter speeds, light graffiti, bokeh templates, and macro photography. 5 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Wed., July 10–Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m.; details on website; camera with manual controls required; CODE 1K0-0MW; Members $185; Nonmembers $215
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The Flash Class iPhone Photography II A quick refresher on the ProCamera app and editing techniques is followed by a shooting session on the National Mall. The workshop ends with classroom critiques and discussion on organizing, posting and printing images.
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One 4-hour session; Peggy Feerick; Sun., June 9, 10 a.m.; details on website; CODE 1K00KQ; Members $75; Nonmembers $95
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Digital photographers learn to maximize their cameras’ flash in sessions on background control and subject exposure; remote firing; and creating shadows for 3-D effects. 6 sessions; 3 hours each; Marty Kaplan; Mon., July 8–Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m.; supply list and details on website; digital camera with manual controls required; CODE 1K0-0NE; Members $195; Nonmembers $225 By Marty Kaplan
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Elevate darkroom skills through smallgroup lectures, individual instruction, and independent work. Learn about toning, fiber-based printing, dodging and burning, and assessment of print quality.
Exhibiting and Selling Your Photographs
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each; Paul Matthai; Thurs., July 11–Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-0NB; Joe Yablonsky; Sat., July 13–Aug. 17, 10:15 a.m.; CODE 1K0-0NC; Sat., July 13–Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m.; details on website; CODE 1K0-0ND; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Get your photos seen and sold. Learn about strategies such as juried exhibitions, photo contests, showing in alternative spaces, art festivals, galleries, and websites. Sessions also address photographic portfolios, copyrighting, email marketing, postcards, pricing, printing photos, and matting and framing.
ONE OPTION: 5 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Tues., July 16– Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.; CODE 1K0-0NA; Members $160; Nonmembers $180
One 3-hour session; Joe Yablonsky; Mon., July 8, 6:30 p.m.; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MT; Members $45; Nonmembers $65
Mastering Exposure
5 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Thurs., July 11–Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m.; camera with manual controls required; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MX; Members $185; Nonmembers $215
Custom Digital Printing and Mat Cutting Printing digital photos and custom cutting mat board windows is explained in sessions that describe online printing labs, paper choices, aspect ratios, mat board choices, and cutter tools. Final assembly of printed photos is done in class. 2 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Mon., July 15 and 22, 6:30 p.m.; mat board included; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MU; Members $100; Nonmembers $125 JOE YABLONSKY
Develop a greater understanding of exposure modes, exposure compensations, filter exposure factors, bracketing, metering modes, histo-grams, zone system, By Joe Yablonsky dynamic range, eliminating camera shake, tripods, and some flash concepts. Hone skills through assignments and in-class reviews.
On-Location Photography Sharpen your way of thinking about shooting outdoors. Sessions include lectures on depth of field, exposure adjustments, using a tripod, composition, and natural lighting conditions. Develop shooting strategies on field trips and in critique sessions.
By Joe Yablonsky
6 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Sun., July 14–Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m.; camera with manual controls required; details on website; CODE 1K0-0MS; Members $195; Nonmembers $225
Build Your Photographic Portfolio Evaluate your photos and identify the attributes that define your photographic vision. Homework assignments help you increase your collection of portfolio-quality work. Portfolio books, print sizes, order of presentation, photography websites, and presentation methods are discussed. 3 sessions; 3 hours each; Joe Yablonsky; Mon., July 29–Aug. 12; 6:30 p.m. details on website; CODE 1K0-0MV; Members $125; Nonmembers $145
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Smithsonian Associates Membership Benefits Smithsonian Associates opens the Smithsonian’s rich and varied resources to our members. When you join Smithsonian Associates you become a part of the largest museum-based cultural and educational program in the world. As an insider, you have unparalleled access to the Smithsonian's world of knowledge—and enjoy a full array of exclusive benefits. Smithsonian Associates, unlike the museums, is not federally funded and relies instead on individual contributions to help bridge the gap between program expenses and ticket revenues. There are many membership options across the Smithsonian Institution, but Smithsonian Associates membership is the ONLY program that directly supports Associates’ programming and outreach efforts, and the only way to access ticket discounts and exclusive benefits at our programs. Effective January 2019
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Promoter–$100
Champion–$80
Associate–$50
When you become a member you’ll be among the first to know about the outstanding programs we
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bring you every month—which add up to more than 750 opportunities for discovery, enrichment, and learning you’ll find nowhere else. Membership has its benefits: Members receive a range of valuable discounts, including savings up to 35% off Smithsonian Associates program tickets, and access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
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Benefactor–$5,000 and up
Partner–$2,500
Sponsor–$1,000
Patron–$600
Contributor–$300
Advocate–$175
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As a member of Smithsonian Associates Circle of Support, you’ll play a vital and valued role in our work. Your contributions to Smithsonian Associates provide the support that enables all of our programs to continue and grow. There’s no better time to consider enhancing the level of your support. Depending on the level you choose, you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits such as early registration for Smithsonian Summer Camp and special programs, reserved seating at sold-out events, and invitations to exclusive receptions with speakers.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION
1 Baird Auditorium Natural History Museum 10th and Constitution Ave., NW Metro: Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange/Silver) 2 Warner Bros. Theater American History Museum 14th and Constitution Ave., NW Metro: Smithsonian station, Mall exit (Blue/Orange/Silver) 3 Lisner Auditorium George Washington University 21st and H St., NW Metro: Foggy Bottom/GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver) 4 Meyer Auditorium Freer Gallery of Art 12th and Independence Ave., SW Metro: Smithsonian station, Independence Ave. exit (Blue/Orange/Silver) 5 Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Sts., NW Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (Red, Yellow/Green) 6 Rasmuson Theater American Indian Museum 4th and Independence Ave., SW Metro: L‘Enfant Plaza (Blue/Orange/Silver or Green/Yellow); Maryland Ave./Smithsonian Museums Exit
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7 Renwick Gallery, Grand Salon 1661 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Metro: Farragut North (Red) or Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver) 8 Ring Auditorium Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 7th and Independence Ave., SW Metro: Smithsonian station, Mall exit (Blue/Orange/Silver) 9 Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Metro: Smithsonian station, Mall exit (Blue/Orange/Silver) 10 Smithsonian Castle 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW Metro: Smithsonian–Mall exit (Blue/Orange/Silver) 11 STUDY TOURS BUS PICKUPS Location for most local tours: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C St., SW (corner of 6th & C); Metro: L’Enfant Plaza–7th & Maryland Ave. exit (Yellow/Green/ Blue/Orange/Silver)
12 U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation Auditorium 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow) 13 Voice of America Auditorium Wilbur J. Cohen Building 330 Independence Ave., SW (enter on C St.); Metro: Federal Center SW (Blue/Orange/Silver) 14 University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts (Not shown on map.) 4200 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Metro: Van Ness/UDC (Red line) METRO The Mall entrance of the Smithsonian station closes at 10 p.m. The other entrance, at Independence Ave. and 12th St., SW, closes at midnight and at 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), as do the Gallery Place and Federal Triangle stations, To be sure not to miss the last train to your destination, call Metro at 202-637-7000 for schedules.
PARKING Nearby Colonial Parking garages are shown on the map. Some offer $6 parking for our events on weekday evenings after 5:30 p.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Inquire before parking and have your event ticket with you. Parking lot hours vary. Very limited metered parking is available around the Mall ($2 per hour).
MEMBERSHIP Depending on your level of support, you will receive special benefits, including significant savings on most Smithsonian Associates program tickets; a monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide; discounts at museum shops and restaurants; notices about behind-the-scenes tours and special receptions with world-class speakers; and much more! Visit SmithsonianAssociates.org/join or call 202-633-3030 for more information. Join today!
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Online.......................SmithsonianAssociates.org Email ........................Customerservice@SmithsonianAssociates.org Phone..........................202-633-3030 Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fax 202-786-2536
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Mail .............................Smithsonian Associates, P.O. Box 23293, Washington, D.C. 20026-3293 In person ...................Mon.– Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr., S.W., Suite 3077, Washington, D.C. 20560 Fees............................There is a $3 nonrefundable per ticket processing fee on all tickets, except for Members-Only free events, Summer Camps, Smithsonian Sleepovers, and Discovery Theater. Please note that programs with multiple sessions have discounted processing fees applied to each individual session and charged as one fee. There is an additional $3 nonrefundable per order handling fee on phone orders.
REFUNDS are only issued when a program is canceled or if it sells out before we receive your order.
CREDIT TO YOUR SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES ACCOUNT Credit for cancellations or exchanges are only available for programs that cost more than $40. If in compliance with the specific guidelines below, credit is issued to your Smithsonian Associates account, not your credit card. Credits are non-transferable. Programs and Studio Arts Classes If a program or studio arts class is more than $40, and you wish to cancel your tickets or exchange them for another program, please contact Customer Service in writing (email, mail, or fax) at least two weeks before the program date to request a credit. (See contact information above.) Please note that there is a $10 cancellation fee, as well as a cost adjustment when there is a price difference between the programs. Courses To receive credit to your Smithsonian Associates account for a course, (excluding studio arts classes), please contact Customer Service in writing (email, mail, or fax) at least two weeks before the first session. Credit will also be issued within two weekdays after the first session, provided that Customer Service is contacted in writing
CHANGES IN PUBLISHED SCHEDULES Smithsonian Associates reserves the right to cancel, substitute speakers and session topics within a course, and reschedule or relocate any program, if needed. Occasionally, a time, date, or location of a program must change after it has been published or tickets have been mailed. Participants are notified by phone, email, or mail. Be sure to check our website SmithsonianAssociates.org for latest updates, or call 202-633-3030 during business hours for information.
(email, mail, or fax) within that period. Credit will be prorated to reflect the cost of the first session. No credit will be given after the first session. Overnight Study Tours To receive credit to your Smithsonian Associates account for an overnight tour, please contact Customer Service in writing (email, mail, or fax) at least 45 days before the tour date. At that point, there is a $10 cancellation fee. If your request is received between 44 and 15 days before the tour, cancellation fee is $100. No credit will be issued for cancellations received fewer than 15 days before the tour date. The cost of some components of tickets— such as entrance fees, theater tickets, food programs and meals, and some forms of transportation, may not be credited.
the educational and promotional purposes of Smithsonian Institution and Smithsonian Associates. Filming and/or photographing by participants at Smithsonian Associates programs is not permitted. VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES Smithsonian Associates seeks to make activities accessible to people with disabilities. Patrons with disabilities are encouraged to call before registering for programs to inquire about the accessibility of the presentations and locations. For information or to request accessibility assistance, please call 202-633-3030 (VOICE) or send an email to customerservice@SmithsonianAssociates.org
We also reserve the right to refuse to register any individual or to require any participant to withdraw from an activity if the Smithsonian Interpreters for programs are provided free of charge. Smithsonian representative deems such action to be in the best interests of the Associates will make arrangements if requests are made at least two health, safety, or welfare of the group or the participant. weeks in advance of the program. TICKETS AT THE DOOR Tickets are available (on a first-come, MOVING? Please write us with your new information and allow 6 weeks first-served basis) at the door for some Smithsonian Associates for the change to take effect. programs. Call 202-633-3030 to be sure that the program is not already sold out. No discounts applicable to tickets sold at the door. HAVE QUESTIONS? Call Customer Service at 202-633-3030 M–F, GROUP DISCOUNTS Group discounts (for 10 or more) are available for some programs. Please call 202-633-3030 for details. PHOTOGRAPHING AND RECORDING PROGRAMS Participants at Smithsonian Associates programs may be photographed or filmed for
9–5, or stop by our office at 1100 Jefferson Drive, S.W., Suite 3077, (west of the Smithsonian Castle), between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. (Metro: Blue/Orange/Silver line, Smithsonian–Mall exit)
Beyond the Studio Smithsonian Associates offers much more for art lovers than classes: Investigate our many programs and seminars on art and architecture; local and regional study tours to museums and artists’ studios; and our certificate program in world art history. And each month you’ll find plenty of fascinating programs on topics including history, science, culinary arts, music, travel, current events, and books. Visit our website to explore all the current offerings.