This four-week class will meet on Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each session is 2 hours. Join the ASAP choir for a fun and collaborative experience in vocal music! Singers of all levels come together to explore a wide range of music genres. With the help of a skilled choir director, you'll improve […]
Step into the world of handlettering on the iPad! Learn all about typography, various digital handlettering techniques, and the basics of using Procreate. This class will provide you the perfect opportunity to unleash your imagination and turn your words and phrases into unique digital artistry.About the InstructorAlexis Morin is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterer.This […]
This form of short fiction is called by many names: sudden, short-short, instant, fast, micro, and postcard, to name just a few. But there's more to the form than word count and in this workshop we'll explore what’s required besides brevity. Participants will learn techniques for creating “fast and furious” fictions (50 words to 1500 […]
This seven-week class meets on Wednesdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, and 20. Each session is 2 hours.Ready to take your first steps of Shakespeare? Through a combination of text analysis and performance, participants will gain a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and language – verse, prose, meter, character, and intent – a […]
In this workshop, students will be introduced to basic watercolor painting techniques and have the chance to experiment with these skills. Each student will create their own unique mandala — a piece of art comprised of geometric shapes and patterns — and fill in their line art with watercolor. This class is sure to be […]
Try your hand at glassblowing and make a color-infused, solid glass flower! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.All materials will be provided. For safety, participants must have a minimum height of 56 inches to be able to look into the furnace, full vision capabilities, gripping […]
This seven-week class will meet on Tuesdays: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, and 26. Each session is 3 hours. Expand your acrylic painting skills or get started on your painting journey! This class is designed for all skill levels. Create vibrant and expressive paintings as you learn to mix colors, create confident […]
Storytelling Crash Course is a three-hour introductory workshop into the craft of storytelling for performance. Expert instructors guide you as you reflect on personal experiences, identify stories, and learn about narrative structure. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary!About the InstructorStephanie Garibaldi has personally taught thousands the art […]
This seven-week class will meet on Wednesdays: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, and 27. Each session is 3 hours.Looking to get comfortable behind a potter's wheel or continue to build your wheel throwing skills? This class will show you the ropes! Learn the basics of this classic pottery practice while designing your […]
This is a 2-day workshop (10/19 & 10/20). Each session is 3 hours. Please note that works will require additional time for proper drying/firing, up to a week after class ends. You will be notified when to collect your work. Have you always wanted to try making pottery on the wheel? Tackling a new hobby […]
This seven-week class will meet on Saturdays: October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and December 7 (Skip November 30). Each session is 2 hours.Invite more creativity, spontaneity, and fun into your every day life. A super fun 2-hour class for 7-weeks with two shows - one mid-term show and one end-of-term class show. […]
This five-week class will meet on Sundays: October 20, 27, November 3, 10, and 17. Each session is 3 hours. In this class learn the basics of fighting with swords for live theatre, how to keep your partners safe, and tell stories with your physicality. The end of the course will have actors perform a […]
You’ll find inspiration, encouragement, and side-splitting laughter at this special performance featuring talented artists in the military community. Join us for ASAP’s biggest performance of the year. At Armed with the Arts, we’ll pass the mic to military-connected storytellers, comedians, musicians, and artists. You’ll learn about ASAP’s mission through the art produced by our community.Before […]
Come check out a gallery of photographic work by military-connected artists. Leading up to this show, the photographers spent six weeks learning the science behind the camera, the art of […]
Learn about the current state of the publishing industry and explore the key differences between traditional and self-publishing. You'll gain valuable insights into the pros and cons of each path and learn about the steps involved in pursuing publication, from finding a literary agent to preparing your manuscript for self-publishing platforms. You will leave with […]
What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories!Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s "Finding Your Voice" course. These military-connected folks have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real-life events. var exampleCallback = function() { […]
Lights, Camera... Action!Shakespeare once wrote that life is a stage. With that in mind, ASAP is excited to bring life to your computer screen!Leading up to this performance, acting graduates have spent six weeks practicing scene work, character development, voice and movement, and dramatic interpretation. Their showcase will consist of scenes demonstrating the progress they […]
Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they're ready to make you laugh your ASAP off.ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.Join us at this performance to support the latest class […]
Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Writing and Painting classes. In an evening of community, you will experience captivating stories, excerpts of written work, and a gallery of watercolors from the fall graduates of our classes for military veterans and their families. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // […]
Looking for laughs? You’re in the right place.These military-connected comedians have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they’re ready to make you laugh your ASAP off.ASAP’s Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.Join us at this performance to support the latest class […]
Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they're ready to make you laugh your ASAP off.ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.Join us at this performance to support the latest class […]
Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they're ready to make you laugh […]
What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories!Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling course. These performers have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events.Join us at this performance to support the latest […]
Step into the worlds of these ASAP Creative Writing graduates. This group of military-connected writers have spent the last six weeks sharpening their writing skills through exercises, collaboration, and rigorous practice, all to create amazing work straight from their imagination.Join us at this performance to support the latest class of ASAP’s Creative Writing grads. var […]
Join the audience for a hilarious show of spontaneous improv comedy. Using suggestions from the audience, the performers develop and perform wacky scenes in real time. This show is free and open to the public and will include ASAP's graduating improv troupe as well as others from Washington Improv Theater (WIT). The show will be […]
Looking for laughs? You're in the right place.These military veterans have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of stand-up comedy, and now they're ready to make you laugh your ASAP off.ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp is the first-ever stand-up comedy class exclusively for the veteran and military community.Join us at this performance to support the latest class […]
What do you get when you put military-connected folks in an ASAP class? Some great stories!Join us to celebrate the amazing graduates from ASAP’s Storytelling course. These military-connected folks have spent six weeks learning the ins and outs of crafting and delivering a compelling story from real events. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); […]
Storycrafting is an introductory workshop into the art of storytelling for performance. Expert instructors guide you as you reflect on personal experiences, identify stories, and learn about narrative structure alongside other military community members. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary!About the InstructorsDennis Noonan-Sloan is a Navy veteran […]
