Photography is a natural fit for Washington DC. With its iconic architecture, world-class museums, lively street scenes, and constant flow of journalists and creatives from around the world, inspiration is everywhere you look. The DC area offers a wide range of photography classes for both beginners and more advanced hobbyists. Whether you’re interested in digital…
There’s nothing cozier than the image of making a scarf by a fire during the winter. Whether you want to crochet or knit, there are plenty of places around Washington DC where you can learn to knit or crochet, or improve on your existing skills. Back in college, I was the co-founder and vice president…
Pottery is a hobby where you truly make something with your hands. You take a lump of clay and turn it into something functional, or beautiful, or both. Luckily, there are plenty of studios around DC here you can learn to make pottery and ceramics. Pottery wheel throwing is what many people think of when…
Since 2014, Restaurant Business has been putting out its annual Top 100 Independents restaurant rankings. Independent restaurants across the United States are ranked based on their annual sales, and DC restaurants regularly make the list. While the rankings only consider the amount of sales for each restaurant, they also include the number of sales and…
Mosaic art is one of the oldest creative traditions in the world, with ancient mosaics still marveled over to this day. Yet despite how prevalent it is, it can be hard to find places to learn to do mosaics around DC. I have always been obsessed with tile. I love looking at different tile designs,…
Ever since Miracle on 7th Street took the city by storm, DC has loved a holiday pop-up bar. While restaurants like Filomena have been doing over-the-top Christmas decorations for decades, and holiday markets are all over DC, many people just want to grab a drink. Across DC, you’ll find winter-themed pop ups, Christmas bars, Hanukkah…