Fundamentals of Sketching By Mojgan Zare
Meet the Artist: Mojgan Zare
Mojgan Zare is an architect-turned-artist whose love for line, form, and observation infuses every sketch and painting she creates. With a background in architecture and a deep passion for drawing, Mojgan brings a unique perspective to capturing the world around us. Her classes emphasize the art of truly seeing—whether sketching people, places, or the built environment. Join Mojgan to explore drawing as both a technique and a mindful practice of observation.
Theme:BLUE
Theme: BLUE
Duration 4 hours.
Bring a picture (on the phone) that relates to the theme in whatever way you feel. We will be painting from reference. Feel free to bring any and all ideas
All skill levels welcome! Don’t worry I got you
All painting supplies will be provided
Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on just in case it happens
Bring your drinks of choice.
Bring a phone charger in case your phone starts to run out of battery. We will need the reference for the whole session.
Finally, bring an open mind.
Fundamentals of Sketching By Mojgan Zare
Meet the Artist: Mojgan Zare
Mojgan Zare is an architect-turned-artist whose love for line, form, and observation infuses every sketch and painting she creates. With a background in architecture and a deep passion for drawing, Mojgan brings a unique perspective to capturing the world around us. Her classes emphasize the art of truly seeing—whether sketching people, places, or the built environment. Join Mojgan to explore drawing as both a technique and a mindful practice of observation.
Fundamentals of Sketching By Mojgan Zare
Meet the Artist: Mojgan Zare
Mojgan Zare is an architect-turned-artist whose love for line, form, and observation infuses every sketch and painting she creates. With a background in architecture and a deep passion for drawing, Mojgan brings a unique perspective to capturing the world around us. Her classes emphasize the art of truly seeing—whether sketching people, places, or the built environment. Join Mojgan to explore drawing as both a technique and a mindful practice of observation.
Theme:BLUE
Theme: BLUE
Duration 4 hours.
Bring a picture (on the phone) that relates to the theme in whatever way you feel. We will be painting from reference. Feel free to bring any and all ideas
All skill levels welcome! Don’t worry I got you
All painting supplies will be provided
Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting paint on just in case it happens
Bring your drinks of choice.
Bring a phone charger in case your phone starts to run out of battery. We will need the reference for the whole session.
Finally, bring an open mind.
Fundamentals of Portraiture by Liz Altman
Learn to capture the human face with accuracy using graphite pencils. In this beginner-friendly course, you will explore proportion, basic facial anatomy, shading, and tonal values. You will draw a portrait from a 3/4 view; charting out the elements of the face, learning how to layer shading, how to draw each element of the face, and building upon these techniques until you have a finished product. These skills can then be applied to any face you choose to draw.
Written in the Cards
The cards of a tarot deck are filled with symbolism, imagery, prophecies, and mystery. How do you read what's printed on them? In this workshop, we'll pass around the Joie de Vivre tarot deck and create our own flash fiction stories of 1000 words or less based on the art of the card you select. How does the imagery speak to you? Who is the character staring back, and what's their story? You decide.
Bio: Nikoletta Gjoni is a writer living outside of Washington, D.C. Much of her work delves into myth and folklore, historical fiction, and family lore and dynamics. Her work has been published in Atticus Review, Emerson Review, Alan Squire Publishing, The Ex-Puritan, and Cleaver Magazine, among others. Her story, “The Obscure Historical Sorrows of Canines,” was shortlisted for both The Masters Review’s 2025 Best Emerging Writers anthology and Uncharted Magazine’s Cinematic Short Story contest. Her work has appeared in the 2023 Rising Stars London Independent Story Prize anthology and has been previously nominated for the PEN/Robert J. Dau short story prize, Best of the Net, and Best Microfiction. She was a 2024 scholarship recipient for the Salty Quill Writers Retreat in Maine and will be a 2026 Chateau d’Orquevaux writer-in-residence in France. When not working as a project manager for a marketing agency, she is an editor of manuscripts for Writer’s Digest. View all of Gjoni's publications at www.ngjoni.com.
Sunset Voyage - Mixed Media with Lily (3/3)
Sunset Voyage – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Classes are 2 hours each over three days:
Tuesday, July 15 from 6-8 pm
Monday, July 21 from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, July 22 from 6-8 pm
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. In this mixed media workshop, you’ll bring to life a stunning scene of a boat sailing into a glowing sunset—layered with texture, color, and emotion.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Composition and layout
Building layers with paint and mixed media
Blending sunset hues and creating depth
Adding personal touches to make the piece uniquely yours
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Crimson Poppies- Mixed Media with Lily (3/3)
Crimson Poppies – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. Classes are 2 hours from 3 pm to 5 pm on July 15, 21 AND 22.
A rustic glass vase. Four proud poppies standing tall against a textured wall brushed with rich tones of gold and black.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Session 1 – Composition and sketch: Position your poppies and build the rustic backdrop
Session 2 – Painting and texture: Layer color, blend hues, and explore mixed media techniques
Session 3 – Finishing touches: Add contrast, shimmer, and details that make the piece truly yours
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. It’s a chance to slow down, explore something new, and connect with creativity at The Looking Lounge.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Sunset Voyage - Mixed Media with Lily (2/3)
Sunset Voyage – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Classes are 2 hours each over three days:
Tuesday, July 15 from 6-8 pm
Monday, July 21 from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, July 22 from 6-8 pm
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. In this mixed media workshop, you’ll bring to life a stunning scene of a boat sailing into a glowing sunset—layered with texture, color, and emotion.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Composition and layout
Building layers with paint and mixed media
Blending sunset hues and creating depth
Adding personal touches to make the piece uniquely yours
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Crimson Poppies- Mixed Media with Lily (2/3)
Crimson Poppies – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. Classes are 2 hours from 3 pm to 5 pm on July 15, 21 AND 22.
A rustic glass vase. Four proud poppies standing tall against a textured wall brushed with rich tones of gold and black.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Session 1 – Composition and sketch: Position your poppies and build the rustic backdrop
Session 2 – Painting and texture: Layer color, blend hues, and explore mixed media techniques
Session 3 – Finishing touches: Add contrast, shimmer, and details that make the piece truly yours
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. It’s a chance to slow down, explore something new, and connect with creativity at The Looking Lounge.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Decalcomania - Acrylic Workshop
Acrylic Painting Workshop for Creative Exploration
Unleash your imagination through Decalcomania, a surrealist painting technique that invites spontaneity and discovery. In this two-part acrylic workshop, you’ll press wet paint between two surfaces to create unexpected forms and patterns. Then, using light and shadow, you’ll learn how to bring these abstract shapes to life.
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own canvas, acrylic-ready surface, paints, or brushes if you’d like to personalize your experience.
About our artist: Sylvie Langsdorf-Willoughby
Candle Making
$55.00
Natural Beeswax – Experience the warm glow and gentle scent of pure beeswax, known for its clean burn and natural air-purifying qualities.
Essential Oils – Blend soothing or uplifting aromas using high-quality, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Creative Shapes – Pour your candles into stunning molds for elegant, playful, or modern designs—perfect for gifts or décor.
Instructor: Goli Kaviani
Duration: 2.5 hours
Journal Upcycling
Bring an old book that has seen better days from a little free library, a thrift shop, or choose a book from the selection provided in the workshop. Using everything from paint, to old magazines and glue you will completely reimagine your book. Old books are a perfect guide, blank pages can be intimidating and words and pictures in books can help guide our creativity and allow us to transform them in to anything. Using an old book takes the pressure of perfection away from beginning a new journal. Make a mistake? Cover it up with paint or a vintage advertisement for leave-in curlers or Kraft Dinners. This workshop is about letting go of the idea of perfection and using collage to tell your own story. If you have photos, old magazines, or any other collage materials that you want to use in your journal please bring them.
Sunset Voyage - Mixed Media with Lily (1/3)
Sunset Voyage – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Classes are 2 hours each over three days:
Tuesday, July 15 from 6-8 pm
Monday, July 21 from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, July 22 from 6-8 pm
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. In this mixed media workshop, you’ll bring to life a stunning scene of a boat sailing into a glowing sunset—layered with texture, color, and emotion.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Composition and layout
Building layers with paint and mixed media
Blending sunset hues and creating depth
Adding personal touches to make the piece uniquely yours
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Crimson Poppies- Mixed Media with Lily (1/3)
Crimson Poppies – A Three-Session Painting Journey with Artist Lily (Art by LilyM)
@ The Looking Lounge - 130 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852
Join us for a relaxing and creative three-part painting class led by the talented Artist Lily of Art by LilyM. Classes are 2 hours from 3 pm to 5 pm on July 15, 21 AND 22.
A rustic glass vase. Four proud poppies standing tall against a textured wall brushed with rich tones of gold and black.
Over three sessions, Lily will guide you step-by-step through:
Session 1 – Composition and sketch: Position your poppies and build the rustic backdrop
Session 2 – Painting and texture: Layer color, blend hues, and explore mixed media techniques
Session 3 – Finishing touches: Add contrast, shimmer, and details that make the piece truly yours
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. It’s a chance to slow down, explore something new, and connect with creativity at The Looking Lounge.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to unwind, explore new techniques, and connect with a vibrant creative community at The Looking Lounge.
✨ All materials provided | No prior experience needed
Decalcomania - Acrylic Workshop
Acrylic Painting Workshop for Creative Exploration
Unleash your imagination through Decalcomania, a surrealist painting technique that invites spontaneity and discovery. In this two-part acrylic workshop, you’ll press wet paint between two surfaces to create unexpected forms and patterns. Then, using light and shadow, you’ll learn how to bring these abstract shapes to life.
All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own canvas, acrylic-ready surface, paints, or brushes if you’d like to personalize your experience.
About our artist: Sylvie Langsdorf-Willoughby
The Looking Lounge Launch (Day 2)
Please join us for a 2-day soft launch of The Looking Lounge!
The Looking Lounge Launch (Day 1)
Please join us for a 2-day soft launch of The Looking Lounge!
Open Studio Tuesdays
Join us for our weekly Open Studio Tuesdays! Whether you want to work on an existing art project or want to start something new, Art on Canal has a range of canvases, paint and watercolor, and mixed media materials available to get creative with!
Open Studio Tuesdays
Join us for our weekly Open Studio Tuesdays! Whether you want to work on an existing art project or want to start something new, Art on Canal has a range of canvases, paint and watercolor, and mixed media materials available to get creative with!
Open Studio Tuesdays
Join us for our weekly Open Studio Tuesdays! Whether you want to work on an existing art project or want to start something new, Art on Canal has a range of canvases, paint and watercolor, and mixed media materials available to get creative with!
Other Event Opportunities
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Private Workshops
Want to have a private session at Art on Canal for you and your friends? Or maybe you’d like us to bring Art on Canal to you? Reach out with your ideas!
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Guest Teachers
Occassionally, Art on Canal hosts guest teachers for specialized or advanced workshops! Reach out if you have a workshop request or would like to teach!