Hill Center is pleased to host the Eastern Market Art Series & Teachings – EAST – an ongoing series that brings artists and children (between 6 and 10 years old) together to explore a different craft or medium each month.
EAST has hosted workshops on improv, design, dance, comic books, Claymation, and more. Check this page regularly and/or EAST’s Instagram page for updates and scheduled workshops. EAST programs are hosted at Hill Center in the Old Naval Hospital every month, usually on the first Sunday from September through May!
Each workshop also has volunteer opportunities for youth & teens (11 years old and up) to help support the workshop. Please contact [email protected] for more information and to sign up for the mailing list.
🎨 Eastern Market Art Series & Teachings (EAST) COMIC BOOK CREATION WORKSHOP RESIDENCY Artist in Residence: Lindsay Johnson Dates: One Sunday per month – Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ages: 8–14 Where: Eastern Market, Washington, D.C. Cost: Free! Sign up: Come for one or join all…
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…
Words come alive in this inspiring EAST Kids Arts Workshop led by poet and educator Taru Thompson. Young writers will explore poetry as a creative tool for self-expression, storytelling, and…
Glow, color, and creativity come together in this hands-on EAST Workshop led by multimedia artist Miriam Julianna. Young artists will learn the art of rolled candle making while exploring storytelling,…
We are joined by new contributing artist Keyonna "KAYEMJAY6" Jones for this exciting new workshop: Facing Forward. This is a reflective, hands-on art workshop centered on intention, self-affirmation and mindful…
Come explore painting without the pressure of perfection! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create a series of small paintings on cardboard, using flowers as inspiration while having the freedom to paint whatever subjects spark their imagination. We’ll experiment with color, layering, markers, paint, and paint pens. Participants can work on several pieces at once,…