Get Your Feet Wet with a One-Time CHAW Event

By Megan Cheek of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7^th Street, SE) presents a colorful assortment of one-time experiences this spring to give you a small taste of what we have to offer.  Explore the arts with Burlesque, Tarantella, painting, cabaret, harmonica, and more. CHAW has been building community through the arts for over 40 years.  Join us to make great art and see what we are all about.  For more information, visit www.chaw.org or call (202) 547-6839.

Read on to learn about these upcoming events and to register.

Creative Journaling
Friday, April 5, 2013 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$20
Creative journaling is a way to express your thoughts on paper using mixed media and college techniques. Register at (202) 547-6839.

Even More Burlesque
Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
$25
Learn some basic burlesque skills, build on skills for returning participants, and take home a flirty dance routine. Includes wine! Register at (202) 547-6839.

Tarantella & Pizza Family Night
Friday, April 12, 2013 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Free
Eat a little pizza, dance a little Tarantella, paint a little fresco, have a lot of fun at CHAW’s family arts night and camp open house. Free but RSVP by calling (202) 547-6839 or email Victor.

Sip & Paint
Friday, April 12, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$30
Receive step-by-step instruction from teaching artists Ellen Cornett and Sheppard Bear as you create your own masterpiece all while enjoying snacks and wine. Register at (202) 547-6839.

CHAWbaret 10: Take a Chance on Me
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
$15 in adv/$20 at the door
An evening of pop songs, standards, and show tunes focusing on taking chances, gambling, and more to benefit CHAW! Tickets available at (202) 547-6839 or email Victor.

Harmonica for Beginners
Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$72
Tunes, blues improvisation, basic theory and ‘The Harmonica Train’ will all be covered in our introduction to this fun and versatile instrument. Register at www.chaw.org or (202) 547-6839.

Ukulele for Beginners
Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
$72
By the end of this one-day workshop, you will be able to play your way through several songs, and have the basic technique and knowledge to tackle hundreds more.  Register at www.chaw.org or (202) 547-6839.