Teen Performers Studio | Train Like a Pro. Audition with Confidence. Ages: 11–17 (Middle–High School) Level: Intermediate – Advanced Meets: Once a week — 45 minutes Format: Small group (4–6 students) Description: Perfect…
Curated and hosted by iconic DC impresario and musician Jim Thomson Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab, a 2,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan, with bold…
Ages: 8–11 years (Grades 3-6) Level: Beginner Meets: Once a week — 30 minutes, Length: 10-week series Format: Small group (4–5 students) Students in grades 3-6 will be introduced to beginner piano…
Ages: 12–17 years (Grades 7-12) Level: Beginner Meets: Once a week — 45 minutes, Length: 10-week series Format: Small group (4–5 students) Students in grades 7-12 will be introduced to beginner piano…
Who doesn't love a delicious bowl of soup with some tasty bread to complement it? Join Chef Wendi James to create a trio of flavor-forward soup and bread pairings. You'll…
Ages: 18+ Level: Personalized for all levels Meets: Once a week — 60 minutes Format: 1-on-1 with Ms. Niki Description: Private vocal coaching for adults returning to their voice or seeking technical refinement.…
Each week in Music Together® Mixed-Age Classes your babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Your teacher will lead you and the…
This winter, indulge yourself in a baking class of sweet and savory treats focused on the bounty of the season, featuring citrus, warm spices, tropical fruits, root vegetables and tubers. …
Join Chef Mark Haskell in this festive dumpling-making class! Join us for a delightful evening where you'll learn to craft dumplings from all around the world with extraordinary. Get ready…
Motherhood is a journey, and bringing home a new baby can be a big adjustment for the whole family. PACE (Parenting and Childhood Education) provides group-based educational and emotional support for first-time…
Create Iconic Structures from Scratch Why wait decades to build a masterpiece? Learn to craft famous architectural wonders from simple sheets of paper in just two hours! With basic hand tools and precision folds, you’ll bring iconic landmarks to life like—the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. This hands-on workshop will walk you through every step of…
Learning how to properly yield a knife is key to cooking great meals safely. Do you want to learn how to chop vegetables like a pro or learn the proper uses for certain knives? Join Chef Wendi James in Hill Center’s kitchen as she teaches the essentials of knife skills for beginners! Learn the techniques…
In this class, we will learn and practice foundational yoga poses i.e. the standing poses, twists, forward folds and seated postures as we connect the postures through a slow flow…
“Clifford Thompson has skillfully captured in words a distinct era of American history, the specific feel over time of two major cities (Washington and New York); an intimate glimpse of the complexity of race and masculinity; and the small details of family, love, ambition, fear, fatherhood, and aging that make up a life. It is…
A Chef’s Table is typically located in the kitchen of a restaurant and allows Chefs to show off their culinary skills and prepare dinner for a small group in an intimate setting. Chef Peter Chang is arguably the most celebrated Chinese chef in the United States. The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Chang has long…
Join us for a contemporary approach to painting with watercolors with Christine Vineyard. Students will learn how to use several different types of watercolor paints (tube, liquid and pencils) and approach them in a contemporary way. This class will give students the skills to create paintings on their own with a variety of materials, many…
Learn a new technique and create your very own print in this workshop with Christine Vineyard! Students will walk away with basic knowledge and instructions for how to create a linoleum block print from start to finish. By the end of class, students will have a carved block and at least one final print to…
Step into a magical winter world in this hands-on EAST Kids Arts Workshop led by designer Sarah Jones of SANAA Design! Young artists will explore sculpture and texture by creating wall-mounted artworks inspired by winter landscapes, snow-covered forms, and imaginative icy environments. Using clay and plaster, participants will experiment with carving, layering, and molding techniques…
Juried by Claude Elliott, the Hill Center Galleries 2026 Regional Juried Exhibition features the amazing work of artists from all over DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The selected artists compete for cash prizes and honorable mention awards. First place $1000, Second Place $750, and Third place $500. Please join us at Hill Center on Wednesday January…
Veteran journalist Bill Press sits down for an in-depth conversation with historian Rick Atkinson about his new book THE FATE OF THE DAY: The War for America: Fort Ticonderoga to…
"Big Lazy, the elegantly gritty instrumental trio led by the extraordinary guitarist Stephen Ulrich, plays stunningly beautiful music that evokes everything from truckers' romps to the haunting film scores of…
Magpie and the Tiger Chefs Caleb Jang and Roren Choi once again bring their magic to Hill Center’s kitchen for a day of cooking and eating. Come enjoy a Korean…
Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the art of 2D drawn and digital animation. This in-person course offers a fantastic opportunity for young creators aged 12-18 to explore…
A Tippi Toes Day Off Camp is open on school-free days in a safe, welcoming space where curiosity and joy guide the experience. It’s a positive, nurturing environment where children…
If you have ever wanted to start knitting with a manageable project this is the class for you! With individualized instruction, students new to knitting will learn pattern & yarn…
Knit. Drink. Love! Ready to take your knitting further — and meet others who share your passion? Join The Knitting Club at Hill Center, a warm, social gathering for intermediate…
Calling all Crossword, Spelling Bee, and Wordle Fans! If you are ever a little nosey and glance at the phone screen of the person sitting next to you on the…
Named one of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC Right Now” – The New York Times One of the "best restaurants on Capitol Hill." - The Washington Post Executive…
In this three part cooking class series, learn the building blocks of classic French sauces to elevate your cooking to the next level. Through demonstration and hands on training, create…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Advanced French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…