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. 3-4 recipes will be taught in a hands-on format, complete with a menu that centers around brunch service. Come cook with and learn from this…
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 to pinch, steam, and savor your own delicious creations, including meat, fish, and veggie options. Experience the joy of making a variety of Asian, European…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Bernard Herrmann." -The New Yorker "The Big Apple Crème de la Crème." - Robert Christgau Curated and hosted by iconic DC impressario and musician Jim…
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 family style meal with your neighbors and friends. Chefs Caleb and Roren will explore making a few classic street foods that made K-food so famous.…
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…
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 Chef Katarina Petonito oversees the menus and kitchen teams at Eastern Point Collective’s restaurants, The Duck & The Peach (seasonal, new American), La Collina (neighborhood…
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…
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…
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…
While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the…
This course is designed for adults who wish to start drawing, but aren’t sure where to begin! We will be working on basic drawing skills and techniques over the course…
Embark on an enriching linguistic adventure with our Intermediate French Language Course. This class is crafted for confident learners that are eager to ascend to fluency. Delve into the intricate…
Ready to test your skills and have a blast? Mahjong on the Hill is the perfect in-person event for all the tile-shufflers out there! Whether you’re a casual player or just starting, come join us to learn what mahjong is all about! This program is designed for adults who are curious about Mahjong, enjoy social games, or…
Usually a wine drinker but curious about “rice wine”? Scott Movens, a certified Sake Sommelier and Educator, will guide you through 4 sakes selected to appeal to wine lovers – think the sake equivalent of a fruity white, an earthy red, champagne, and dessert wine. Throughout the tasting, we’ll talk about sake and wine’s differences…
Chinese New Year celebrations in the year of the Horse 4724 begin February 15th and last for 16 days concluding with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd. Throughout the world families travel to gather together to celebrate one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. The Chinese Lunar New Year holiday was placed on…
Demystify the famous French cookie with French trained Chef Wendi James. Learn the tips and tricks to success and return home with your own box of colorful sweets. You'll make two different macarons: Chocolate Raspberry Triple Vanilla About Wendi: Wendi James received a Cuisine and Pastry Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in 1997…