March Festivals on the Arts Walk
Our annual celebration of Springtime in Washington, DC is coming soon! Shopping from local artisans, outstanding food, and performances for the whole family.
Classes, Workshop, & Special Events
Sunday, March 2nd, 11-5pm: Make Your Our Clutch Bag with Stitch and Rivet at Bicycle Trash
Clutch Class is back, and this time you pick the leather color, and design your own flap! Come learn to make leather goods and create your own vegetable tanned leather clutch bag.
Monday, March 3rd, 6-7:30pm: Author Talk: Meet Afarin Bellisario at Kucheh Art Studio + Shop
We are excited to host Afarin Ordubadi Bellisario to discuss her new novel, Silenced Whispers. Come with your questions about the book, and stay to chat over tea and get your copy signed. Books will also be available for purchase at the event.
Saturday, March 8th, 2-4pm: Spring Candle Making Workshop at Handmade Habitat
Come make two all natural soy wax candles and a spring smudge wand with us! In this workshop participants will learn the ins and outs of sustainable candle making, make two custom scented candles, and a palo santos smudging wand. Light drinks and snacks served.
Sunday, March 9th, 2-4:30pm: Pottery Vase Workshop at Sio Ceramics
Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop where you'll craft your own unique vase from start to finish! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramicist, this guided session will walk you through hand-building and decorating techniques to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece.
Sunday, March 9th, 11am-2pm: The Art of Linocut Workshop at Kucheh Art Studio + Shop
Learn the basics of linocut carving and printing in one 3-hour session with a professional artist. All experience levels are welcome.
Saturday, March 15, 2-4pm: 6-Week Hand-building Class at Sio Ceramics
This 6-week course is open to students of all levels. It will teach students how to create hand-built pottery using various techniques such as slab construction, coil pots, pinch pots, and more.
Sunday, March 23rd, 2-4pm: Pottery Planter Workshop at Sio Ceramics
Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop where you'll craft your own unique planter from start to finish! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramicist, this guided session will walk you through hand-building and decorating techniques to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece.
Sunday, March 23rd, 12-4:30pm: Basic Leather Skills with Stitch and Rivet at Bicycle Trash
This in-person workshop is geared towards people who want an intro to leather know-how to add to their crafty arsenal, desire to add leather details to their projects like fabric totes, clutches, or cosplay costumes, or want to get into leather crafting but don’t want a workshop with a finished project.
Sunday, March 30th, 11am-5pm: Heavy Weight Materials Class-Rubber, Leather, & Vinyl at Bicycle Trash
Want to learn to sew with heavyweight materials? Curious about sewing materials that take a little more umpf?Join us for a materials skills class, a collaboration of Katie stack of Stitch & Rivet and Topaz Terry of BicycleTrash.
The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month (3/8 & 3/22) 2-4pm: Open Sew & Mend at Bicycle Trash
Open Sew is a relaxed, community-driven sewing session where you can bring your own project, use our machines and tools, and get guidance as needed. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, enjoy a creative space to sew at your own pace. Perfect for finishing projects, practicing skills, or connecting with fellow makers!
Saturdays (9am-1pm): Fresh Farm Monroe Farmer’s Market
Join us every Saturday for our favorite community farmer’s market! Featuring live music, fresh produce, hot cooked food, and much more, it’s a perfect way to kickstart your Brookland Saturday.