ArtReach Classes
ArtReach GW provides free, high-quality fine arts education, expressive and therapeutic art classes, and advanced fine arts college preparation facilitated by GW Corcoran alumni and local teaching artists to more than 200 youth and families who reside in DC Wards 7 & 8, and nearby Prince George's County, MD.
Virtual Art Therapy- Embracing Our Identities | Virtual | 9th - 12th Grade
Jan 26th - Apr 27th | Mondays | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our goal in this art therapy group is to create a safe space for talking about identities, using art therapy to examine stories, reduce stereotypes, and open space for healthy personal narratives that honor each of our multilayered identities.
SPRING 2026 CLASSES
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Course Description
Fashion Upcycling |In-person | 5th - 8th Grade
Feb 17th - Apr 21st | Tuesdays | 6 - 7:30 PM
Fashion Upcycling will provide an accessible introduction to clothing customization. Students will learn techniques in hand-sewing, fabric manipulation, embellishment, and other skills in order to transform clothing items into one-of-a-kind garments! Students will also explore and discuss matters around the creative design process, sustainability, and self-expression. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Developing Young Artists: Art Essentials | In-person | 3rd - 8th Grade
Feb 19th - Apr 23rd| Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 PM
This class is for new and returning young artists who are eager to enhance their fine arts skills. Through these sessions, students will engage in hand-on activities, including drawing, painting, and mixed media to strengthen their foundational techniques. They will explore how to create lifelike drawings as well as abstract works of art, gaining versatility in their artistic expression. In addition to developing practical skills, students will learn about significant movements in art history and discover the work of contemporary artists. This class also offers guidance on developing an arts portfolio. No prior experience required.
Art Therapy: Theme To Be Determined By Students | Virtual | High School Students
March 16 - April 27th | Mondays | 6:30 - 8 PM
GW ArtReach and the GW Art Therapy Clinic are partnering again to host a virtual art therapy group. Our goal in this art therapy group is to create a safe space for teens to discuss issues that they are facing and provide a creative outlet. The topic for the semester will be determined by a student vote.
Digital Design for Teens: Architecture | Virtual | High School Students
Feb 18th - April 22rd| Wednesdays | 6 - 7:30 PM
Step into the role of an architect and design a home for a prospective client! This digital modeling course introduces students to 3D modeling for architectural, interior design, and landscape architecture. Students will repurpose and reimagine old buildings for new purposes. Students will have a portfolio suitable for college admissions at the end of this course. In partnership with the Washington Architectural Foundation. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Digital Illustration: Character Design | Virtual | High School Students
Feb 19th - Apr 23rd | Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 PM
Characters are one of the most vital points to the creation of a story. In this class we will focus on the basics of digital illustration, storytelling, and character design. We will learn how a character is made from initial concepts all the way up to a finished character sheet you would find in an Art Book from your favorite movie. Students will learn about anatomy, posing, shape language, expressions and more and how to combine it all into a complete character. Procreate or Clip Studio Paint(free) are the programs needed for this course. Laptops and tablets are preferred devices for this class.
Portfolio Development: Figure Drawing and Painting | In-person at GW Corcoran | High School Students
February 21 - April 11th | Saturdays | 10 am - 1 pm
The ArtReach GW Portfolio Development classes provide advanced arts training and portfolio development. Students learn to develop portfolio pieces that express their own creative voice while strengthening their figure drawing and painting skills Students will enhance observational drawing skills, understanding of anatomy and proportions, and develop a full understanding of medium and techniques. This class introduces conceptual thinking, problem solving, and elements of composition to create artwork that better represent each student’s individual creativity and drawing skill.
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