Welcome to the Smithsonian Studio Arts blog! Headquartered in the S. Dillon Ripley Center on the National Mall, we've been offering hands-on art classes for over 40 years. Designed for individuals age 16 and up, our courses cover a range of media, including Drawing, Painting, Fiber Arts, Photography, Digital Media, Ceramics, Beading, Calligraphy, and more. The goal of each class is to help students develop their own artistic style and progress as artists. This involves teaching new or…
