Upcoming Workshops and Events

Moving Mirrors is a dance class focusing on empowering participants to become independent in a rigorous facilitated exploration of the body and mind.

Experiment with a new material while crafting an eye-catching pendant or keychain in UV resin!

Create your own unique wearable art piece and relax in this 21+ workshop. With a new project to explore each session, and several dates to choose from, bring a friend and make Thursday your dedicated monthly night out.

Create your own custom sterling silver ring and relax in this 21+ workshop. With a new project to explore each session, bring a friend and make Thursday your dedicated monthly night out.

Learn the traditional art of chainmaille cold-joining processes with a contemporary twist in precious or non-precious metal.

Come create a sculptural needle felted Guardian doll with local artist Erika Cleveland for your personal space or at work, to be used for inspiration and guidance. You will learn how to create a simple face and body out of felt and how to embellish with details, for instance, adding a pocket for meditation cards, using sculptural needle felting techniques.

Come learn how to make crochet argyle with variegated yarns and learn the art of 'planned pooling'! No yarn changing and no weaving in ends!

Enjoyed making a new keychain in UV Resin? (Or want to test out something new)? Join us for a more "rounded" experience to create your own seasonal UV resin beaded necklace!

Impress your friends and family with a hand-crafted brooch or pin! Learn the skills necessary to solder strong, clean joints while crafting your own brooch from precious and non-precious metals.

A space truly for the everyperson – yes, you! – this class welcomes people of all ages, shapes, and backgrounds to yoga.

Want to impress that very special someone this Valentine's Day? Hand-make your own unique mandala Valentine to really capture their heart and create a lasting keepsake. A terrific workshop to share with a friend or loved one, this session is open to all ages!

Just in time for the holiday of hearts, come hand-craft your own unique mandala Valentine art piece designed to impress.

Join our eight Halcyon Arts Lab Fellows in their studios to learn about what they've been working on and their plans for their time in DC.

Be the envy of your friends with this fancy Mardi Gras crochet mask. Fun to wear for Mardi Gras or hang on your wall. This elegant mask looks complicated but is deceptively simple!

Take a deep dive into the world of jewelry with this mechanisms intensive focused on hinges. Learn to spot different styles of hinges and when best to use them in this hands-on workshop.

The Art of Notan is embodied in the ancient symbol, "Yin and Yang". Create stunning graphic imagery using black and white paper and scissors. 

Missed the first pendants and keychains workshop? No worries! Join us in March for this second iteration!

Create your own unique stud earrings inspired by your favorite animal and relax in this 21+ workshop.

Create your own sacred feminine doll to inspire and empower. We will use a simple technique, which involves wrapping fabric strips around an armature of sticks.

Learn the traditional art of chainmaille cold-joining processes with a contemporary twist in non-precious metals.

Using the poem The Guest House by Rumi as a metaphor for the self, we will create a ‘house’ with clear Mylar and other elements.

Come and make a crochet rope basket! Form and function come together to make a multi-use container that will make your friends and family begging you to make one for them.

The Art of Notan is embodied in the ancient symbol, "Yin and Yang". Create stunning graphic imagery using black and white paper and scissors. Geared towards creatives ages 15+.

The Art of Notan is embodied in the ancient symbol, "Yin and Yang". Create stunning graphic imagery using black and white paper and scissors. Geared for students.

Enjoyed making a new keychain in UV Resin? (Or want to test out something new)? Join us for a more "rounded" experience to create your own seasonal UV resin beaded necklace!

Come make a beautiful sea turtle with a shell using the crochet African flower motif and make your turtle flippers as unique as you! Materials will be included.

Learn the traditional art of chainmaille cold-joining processes with a contemporary twist in precious or non-precious metal.

Ancestors and grandmothers are with us every day, guiding us and providing support if we are only willing to be quiet enough to listen to them.

Have a blast making a unique 3D crochet wrapped, mixed media wreath! Spruce up your front door, office cubicle or give as a special gift. Ideas are limitless in this fun workshop!

Catch these good UV rays before they're gone! Don't miss this opportunity to test out a fun new material before our Spring season closes!

Learn the traditional art of chainmaille cold-joining processes with a contemporary twist in non-precious metals. Creatives of all metalworking levels ages 12 yrs + are welcome.