Get into the spring spirit! Paint a tote bag and mini flower ceramic flower pot in a relaxing environment. Choose from fun stencils and get creative! Materials and light refreshments provided. Kids are welcome if accompanied by their parent/guardian

Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp.

You can pay in advance with a credit card.

If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash.

Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come first serve.

You can call (202) 547-6839 to register in advance. You can also email catherine@chaw.org or danny@chaw.org — Drop-in/walk-in spots are now available as well!

Note: CHAW is unfortunately accessible only via stairs. Built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, our studios, theater, and gallery are not accessible by either an elevator or ramp. If you have questions, please feel free to give us a call at 202.547.6957, or email a staff member.

Come and learn how to make a simple one color screenprint! In this class, you will create your own stencil design, cut it out, and then screenprint it onto paper!

This class is a great introduction to the process of low-tech screenprinting and stencil making. Come join the fun!

Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp.

You can pay in advance with a credit card.

If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash.

Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come first serve.

You can call (202) 547-6839 to register in advance. You can also email catherine@chaw.org or danny@chaw.org — Drop-in/walk-in spots are now available as well!

Note: CHAW is unfortunately accessible only via stairs. Built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, our studios, theater, and gallery are not accessible by either an elevator or ramp. If you have questions, please feel free to give us a call at 202.547.6957, or email a staff member.

Lottery for registration opens on Monday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. and closes on Thursday, April 3, at noon.

Join us for a planetary celebration of Mother Earth. Meet local artists foraging new paths to sustainability and make your own creations out of repurposed materials with the Upcycle Creative Reuse Center. Then, explore the work of artist Chakaia Booker, who sculpts industrial waste into spectacular abstract forms, and experience experimental film and the sounds of Les The DJ.

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. Based on the unbelievably true life stories, Hidden Figures follows African American female mathematicians as they quickly rose through the ranks of NASA.

In collaboration with the EARTH to SPACE Festival

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

In collaboration with the EARTH to SPACE Festival

Join us for a FREE film screening in the Justice Forum at the REACH. 

As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as “human computers,” Hidden Figures follows how they quickly rose the ranks of NASA, alongside many of history’s greatest minds, specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big—beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race—firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.

Please Note: Patrons who make advanced reservations can pick up their tickets at the REACH Box Office on the day of the film beginning 1 hour prior to performance time. Patrons need to either print the email confirmation at home and present it to the REACH Box Office, or show the email confirmation at the REACH Box Office on their “smart device.” Tickets that have not been claimed by 15 minutes prior to the start of the film will be released and distributed to a stand-by line.

This is a first come-first serve event; a reservation confirmation does  not  guarantee you a ticket to the film. Please arrive early to exchange your email confirmation at the REACH Box Office for a ticket to be seated in the Justice Forum.

Join us from 6:30-9:30 pm; work on drawings or paintings in front of a live model in a session without formal instruction, facilitated by local teaching artists. $15/pp.

You can pay in advance with a credit card.

If you want to pay in person, you must bring exact cash.

Bring your own drawing materials. Easels available, first come first serve.

You can call (202) 547-6839 to register in advance. You can also email catherine@chaw.org or danny@chaw.org — Drop-in/walk-in spots are now available as well!

Note: CHAW is unfortunately accessible only via stairs. Built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, our studios, theater, and gallery are not accessible by either an elevator or ramp. If you have questions, please feel free to give us a call at 202.547.6957, or email a staff member.

Teaching Artist: Khadija

Unleash your creativity in a dynamic 2-hour session led by surreal collage artist Khadija Jahmila. Begin by crafting your own 2D hand-cut paper collage, and then experience the thrill of artistic exchange as you swap and modify your work with fellow participants. Khadija will share insights into her unique process, helping you create truly original pieces. At the end, take home the final version of your creation as a cherished keepsake. Join us for an exciting exploration of collaborative art and innovation. All are welcomed, no prior collage experience needed. 

Free – Call 202.547.6839 to reserve your spot!

Design and carve your own stamp! Learn the basics of block printing and bring your one-of-a-kind ideas to life. You’ll design, carve, test, and print your design onto paper and a canvas tote bag.

Addition: All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in and print on your own paper, cards, or fabric

Design and carve your own stamp! Learn the basics of block printing and bring your one-of-a-kind ideas to life. You’ll design, carve, test, and print your design onto paper and a canvas tote bag.

Addition: All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring in and print on your own paper, cards, or fabric