Visit to see The Frame Exhibition

Entrance from 13th St - Washington, DC

Art Club members are invited to see THE FRAME in a exclusive excursion, through the latest achievement of the Photography Clubs from IDB Staff and IDB Family Associations.

IDB Staff Association Art Gallery
1300 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Entrance by 13th Street

• Friday, May 1, 2026

• 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

We would love to invite everyone interested in art and photography to join us at the Art Gallery of the IDB Staff Association on May 1st, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Some of the artists will be present, including Leo Paez, Jane Pilla, and later in the afternoon Valéria Hornung and Maria Paola Aguillar.

We are grateful to Catherine from the IDB Staff Association, who will be supporting us during this time starting at 2:00 pm, and joining us for a moment to talk about the exhibition.

Come prepared to be featuring our social medias - We will make reels and take pictures of our audience!

Pictures by Luciana Mora, Leo Paez, Flavia Pensavalle during the Opening on April 9th.

This is a great opportunity to connect, explore, and experience the work up close.

Exhibition highlights:

• 22 artists in total

• 11 from the Family Association and 11 from the Staff Association

• 45 black and white photographs

Each piece shares a unique perspective and personal story

The exhibition reflects the techniques we have been developing over the past year and a half, guided by our professor Carlos Morales, who teaches us remotely from New York.

The exhibition will remain open to the public until May 7th.

• Open to everyone

• Art Club members and guests are all welcome

• Please register here so we can have an idea of attendance

We hope to see you there. Thank you!

Free Pratice of Painting and some tips in Photography using Snapseed App

Visit to see The Frame Exhibition

Entrance from 13th St - Washington, DC

🐾 Pet Enrichment Workshop: Let’s Make a Chew Toy for Your Dog!

At our Art Club, we invite you to join a special workshop on Friday, March 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focused on the wellbeing and mental stimulation of our dogs.

The class will be led by Daniela Henao Ruso, a canine ethology specialist, who will share the basics of dog behavior and how to respond to their mental and emotional needs through simple activities you can do at home.

During the workshop, you will learn about your dog’s needs and create a homemade chew toy that you can take home for your pet.

✨ All materials will be provided by the center.

🔗 Register at this link 🐶

Class 2: Handcrafted with Love

✨ We will continue learning to sew by hand with Eugenia Espinosa, who will guide us step by step through this hand-sewn project made with love. to bring:

* Any special items you would like to include in your pouch (Photos no larger than 3.5x3.5 inches).

* Any special fabric you would like to incorporate

* A thimble (if you have one)

* Fabric scissors

🧵 We will provide fabric, embroidery thread, needles, scissors, and assorted felt for cutting and sewing special decorative images if desired.

Watch this video for inspiration and let your creative juices flow. ❤️✨

Handcrafted with Love 💕

We will create a small pouch that can be gifted for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or even made as a special memory pouch. It can also serve as a prayer holder — a sacred place to keep intentions and cherished memories.

🗓 Dates:

Class : Friday, March 13

Class 2: Friday, March 20, 2026

🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The class will be led by our talented instructor Eugenia Espinosa, who will guide us step by step through this hand-sewn project made with love.

✨ What to bring:

* Any special items you would like to include in your pouch (Photos no larger than 3.5x3.5 inches).

* Any special fabric you would like to incorporate

* A thimble (if you have one)

* Fabric scissors

🧵 We will provide fabric, embroidery thread, needles, scissors, and assorted felt for cutting and sewing special decorative images if desired.

Watch this video for inspiration and let your creative juices flow.

Register for the class by filling out this form.

We can’t wait to see everyone together, handcrafting with love! ❤️✨

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Crearemos una pequeña bolsita que puede regalarse para el Día de la Madre, un cumpleaños, o incluso hacerse como una bolsita de recuerdos especiales. También puede servir como un porta-oraciones, un lugar sagrado para guardar intenciones y recuerdos queridos.

🗓 Fechas:

Clase 1: Viernes, 13 de marzo
Clase 2: Viernes, 20 de marzo de 2026

🕥 Hora: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

La clase será dirigida por nuestra talentosa instructora Eugenia Espinosa, quien nos guiará paso a paso en este proyecto cosido a mano y hecho con amor.

✨ Qué traer:

• Cualquier objeto especial que te gustaría incluir en tu bolsita (fotos no más grandes de 3.5 x 3.5 pulgadas).

• Alguna tela especial que te gustaría incorporar.

• Un dedal (si tienes).

• Tijeras para tela.

🧵 Nosotros proveeremos: tela, hilo para bordar, agujas, tijeras y diferentes tipos de fieltro para cortar y coser imágenes decorativas especiales si lo desean.

Mira este video para inspirarte y dejar fluir tu creatividad.

Regístrate para la clase llenando este formulario

¡Estamos felices de reunirnos y crear juntos con amor! ❤️✨

This Friday we invite you to join our Open Studio, a relaxed and creative space where you can bring a project you have started but have not yet finished. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people and share ideas in a friendly and inspiring environment.

What the Open Studio offers:

• A welcoming space to work on your artistic projects

• A moment to finish or continue projects you have already started

• Inspiration from being surrounded by creative people

• Conversation, exchange of ideas, and creative collaboration

• A relaxed environment to explore painting, crafts, mandalas, and handmade art

What you can bring:

• An unfinished art or craft project

• Mandalas, painting, drawing, or handmade projects

• Your curiosity and creativity

We will also have some materials available, including paper for painting, and I will bring a few unfinished projects as well.

Come spend two creative hours with us and enjoy good conversation among friends and artists. 🎨

Join us for a relaxed time at the Open Studio

The intention is continue for the second time FREE practices of these first months of the year.

Let’s apply:

• Drawing techniques and painting in acrylic learned from our teacher Julio Navone

• Or make the meditative exercise of creating and painting Mandalas, as we learned with Martina.

Come and enjoy combining both techniques, or choose which technique you would like to explore further.

Feel free to bring also you own materials to share with the group, if you want to.

Mandala as Structure: Circular Balance in Art

🗓 Date: February 13

⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Instructor

• Martina Sestakova

• Textile designer with work featured in leading stores and museums in the Washington, DC area

• Long-time Art Club instructor. We had several classes with her one becames the Blooming Flower 🌺 exhibition last year 🔗

About the Class

Balance will be explored as a visual and compositional principle. The mandala is used as a structural framework, with references to circular compositions and cathedral rosettes. The session begins with a brief introduction and poetry reading, followed by a hands-on art experience focused on form, rhythm, and balance.

Participants will create an original circular artwork during the class.

Materials

An art supply bar will be available, allowing participants to choose their preferred medium:

• Colored pencils

• Acrylic markers

• Watercolors

All materials are provided.

• No prior art experience required

Intensive Drawing and Acrylic Painting Workshop Part 2

We continue with workshop led by Júlio Navone, muralist based in Washington, DC and member of the IDB Family Association.

Class 2, Feb 6 – Color & Expression

• Acrylic color mixing and contrast

• Layers, transparencies, and light

• Developing and completing the artwork

Come and enjoy the culmination of your art in drawing and acrylics!

Intensive Drawing and Acrylic Painting Workshop

The IDB Family Association Art Club invites you to the first Art Workshop of 2026.

A two-session, hands-on workshop led by Júlio Navone, muralist based in Washington, DC and member of the IDB Family Association.

Dates

• Jan 30 and Feb 6

⏰ 10:30 a.m.

🎨 All materials provided

👥 Open to all levels

👉 Confirm your attendance: [add link here]

Focus

• Drawing and composition

• Acrylic color, light, and layering

• Developing and completing a painting

Learn. Experiment. Create.

Class 1 , Jan 30– Drawing & Foundations

• Observation and drawing exercises

• Composition and framing

• Transferring the drawing to the painting surface

Class 2, Feb 6 – Color & Expression

• Acrylic color mixing and contrast

• Layers, transparencies, and light

• Developing and completing the artwork

✨ The best way to celebrate this holiday season ✨

is by showing our love and appreciation to our friends and loved ones with a beautiful handmade card, where we can express our creativity and the warmth of our affection for each special person.

💌 We invite you to join our Creative Card Design Workshop, led by the talented Ana Britto, where you’ll learn to develop your artistic skills through paper and cardboard crafts.

Come enjoy, create, and share the holiday spirit with us! 🎄🎁

Open Studio Sessions – All Are Welcome! 🎨✨

During our Open Studio sessions, artists are welcome to come and practice the techniques we have already shared together — such as charcoal drawing, acrylic, crochet, painting, watercolor, or printmaking.

The Open Studio is a space for everyone to work on the technique that interests them most. You may also bring your own ideas and create freely — all forms of artistic expression are welcome!

🖌 Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Association.

Come join us, create, and share in a friendly and inspiring atmosphereTBA

Open Studio Sessions – All Are Welcome! 🎨✨

During our Open Studio sessions, artists are welcome to come and practice the techniques we have already shared together — such as charcoal drawing, crochet, acrylic painting, watercolor, or printmaking.

The Open Studio is a space for everyone to work on the technique that interests them most. You may also bring your own ideas and create freely — all forms of artistic expression are welcome!

🖌 Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Association.

Come join us, create, and share in a friendly and inspiring atmosphereTBA

This Friday we continue with the Crochet workshop taught by our talented Lourdes Telleria.

We will also have an Open Studio for anyone who wants to come and create art they've learned in our workshop, including painting, drawing, watercolor, and all kinds of art. Everyone is welcomehe Open Studio will be from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

We are waiting for you!

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Este viernes continuamos con el taller de crochet impartido por nuestra talentosa Lourdes Telleria. También tendremos un Estudio Abierto para quienes deseen venir a crear las obras de arte que han aprendido en nuestro taller, incluyendo pintura, dibujo, acuarela y todo tipo de arte. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

El Estudio Abierto será de 10:30 a. m. a 12:30 p. m.

¡Los esperamos!

Special Crochet Sessions with Lourdes Teleria 🧶✨

On October 24 and 31, we will host two very special sessions with Lourdes Telleria - a true crochet master with whom we have already carried out beautiful projects in the past. The group is always very excited when she leads, and many ladies look forward to coming just for these crochet mornings.

This time, we will be creating crochet hats inspired by the Copenhagen Fashion Week. Lourdes has already tested the design, and the result was stunning!

The idea is not only to learn and enjoy making these fashionable crochet hats, but also to create pieces to be offered at the Holiday Bazaar, supporting our Association’s fundraising tradition.

🌸 Join us for these joyful sessions — let’s crochet together, create beauty, and support a good cause! 🌸

Open Studio Sessions – All Are Welcome! 🎨✨

During our Open Studio sessions, artists are welcome to come and practice the techniques we have already shared together — such as charcoal drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, or printmaking.

The Open Studio is a space for everyone to work on the technique that interests them most. You may also bring your own ideas and create freely — all forms of artistic expression are welcome!

🖌 Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Association.

Come join us, create, and share in a friendly and inspiring atmosphereFree techniques.

OpenStudio Sessions – All Are Welcome! 🎨✨

During our OpenStudio sessions, artists are welcome to come and practice the techniques we have already shared together — such as charcoal drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor, or printmaking.

The OpenStudio is a space for everyone to work on the technique that interests them most. You may also bring your own ideas and create freely — all forms of artistic expression are welcome!

🖌 Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Association.

Come join us, create, and share in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere

OPEN STUDIO:

Drawing: Charcoal Portraits

In this Open Studio, we will continue developing the charcoal portrait drawing technique Irene Pantelis taught us.

Sing up HERE

We look forward to seeing you!

ESTUDIO ABIERTO:

Retratos al Carboncillo

En este Estudio Abierto, continuaremos perfeccionando la técnica de dibujo de retratos al carboncillo que Irene Pantelis nos enseñó.

Por favor, regístrese AQUI

¡Los esperamos!

🎨 Drawing Workshop: Portraits in Charcoal with Irene Pantelis.

Are you passionate about art and eager to improve your portrait skills?

Join us for our special charcoal portrait workshop — a unique opportunity to explore the essence of human portraiture.

In this masterclass, renowned artist Irene Pantelis will share her strategies and secrets for creating lifelike, expressive portraits. You can discover more of her work HERE

All you need to bring is a photograph of the person you’d like to draw — it could be a family member, a friend, or even your favorite artist.

✨ All other materials will be provided by the ASSOCIATION ✨

Come learn, practice, and be inspired in a warm, creative environment.

Don’t miss it.

🎨Taller de Dibujo: Retratos al Carboncillo con Irene Pantelis.

¿Te apasiona el arte y quieres mejorar tus habilidades de retrato?

Únete a nuestro taller especial de retrato al carboncillo: una oportunidad única para explorar la esencia del retrato humano.

En esta clase magistral, la reconocida artista Irene Pantelis compartirá sus estrategias y secretos para crear retratos realistas y expresivos. Puedes descubrir más de su obra aquí.

Solo necesitas traer una fotografía de la persona que quieres dibujar: puede ser un familiar, un amigo o incluso tu artista favorito.

✨ El resto de los materiales serán proporcionados por la ASOCIACIÓN ✨

Ven a aprender, practicar e inspirarte en un ambiente cálido y creativo.

¡No te lo pierdas!!

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OPEN STUDIO:

Color Theory Workshop: How to Combine Colors with Purpose

In this OpenStudio, we will continue exploring color theory, as we began last week on the 12th with Julio Navone.

We will also take advantage of this space to further practice the techniques already taught, giving participants more freedom to work with acrylics.

We look forward to having you with us!

IN SPANISH:

OPEN STUDIO:

Taller de Teoría del Color: Cómo Combinar Colores con Propósito

En este OpenStudio continuaremos explorando la teoría del color, como ya comenzamos la semana pasada el día 12 con Julio Navone.

También aprovecharemos este espacio para seguir practicando las técnicas ya enseñadas, dando a los participantes mayor libertad para trabajar con acrílicos.

 ¡Los esperamos!

Color Theory Workshop: How to Combine Colors with Purpose

A theoretical and practical encounter where we explore the world of color through painting, dialogue, and observation.

You will learn how to combine colors with harmony and meaning, applying it to everyday life: how we dress, how we decorate, and how we perceive our surroundings.

During the workshop, we will carry out a hands-on painting exercise, discuss color, and apply what we have learned. Topics include complementary colors, analogous schemes, and values.

We will start with a quick introduction to color theory, followed by practical exercises using brushes and acrylic paint.

Details:

• Maximum of 15 participants per class.

• Materials are provided, ensuring consistency and practicality.

These include: heavy paper for testing colors, a canvas board for the final painting, brushes, acrylic paints, masking tape, cleaning supplies (paper towels, cloths, cups), and a palette.

📌 Please note: The workshops will be conducted in Spanish and spaces are limited.

• Examples of final results from previous workshops will be shared for inspiration.

IN SPANISH:

Taller de Teoría del Color: Cómo Combinar Colores con Propósito

Una cita teórico-práctica donde exploramos el mundo del color a través de la pintura, el diálogo y la observación.

Aprenderemos a combinar colores con armonía y sentido, aplicándolo a lo cotidiano: cómo vestimos, cómo decoramos y cómo percibimos el entorno.

Durante el taller realizaremos ejercicio práctico de pintura, hablaremos del color así como también aplicaremos lo aprendido.

Colores complementarios, continuos y valores. Rápida explicación de la teoría del color.

En la práctica usaremos pinceles y pintura acrílica.

Personas por clase máximo de 15.

Materiales, pintaremos sobre papel grueso para tela, para probar colores y utilizaremos cartón entelado para la pintura final, pinceles, pintura acrílica, cinta, utensilios de limpieza (papel, paños, vasos), paleta.

Los materiales serán proporcionados por el professor y por la Asociacion, ya que es mejor contar con materiales similares y también por cuestiones de uso práctico.

🌸 BLOOMING FLOWERS – Virtual Collective Exhibition

Blooming Flowers is a virtual exhibition that blossomed from the power of connection: women from diverse cultural backgrounds, age groups, and life paths, united by the gesture of art and the desire to create in community.

Born in springtime this exhibit began as an experiment inspired by the workshop 3D Flower in Watercolor, led by artist Martina Sestakova.

Our collaborative panel was created for the Mother’s Day celebration, which was a huge success at our association!

Now, we are excited to present this virtual exhibition!

On this day June 6th at 12 pm we will be launching it here on our website!

Stay tuned!! CLICK HERE TO SEE: 🌸 BLOOMING FLOWERS

Feel free to enjoy and share it with your family and friends - it’s a beautiful way to show that, here at the association, we also learn about art therapy, how to express ourselves creatively, and do it all in a spirit of friendship, joy, and togetherness.

• Participating Artists:

1. Ana Britto

2. Cintia Lima

3. Eliane Dias Boechat

4. Eugenia Espinosa

5. Fany Wong

6. Jane Pilla

7. Janice Kruze

8. Leidy Chica

9. Lourdes Telleria

10. Maria Alejandra Valencia

11. Mabel de la llana

12. Selene Oliva

This Friday will be our last Open Studio session of the semester with the Art Club, and we’d love to see you there.

It will be a relaxed, open-format gathering. If you have any projects you’d like to finish or continue, feel free to bring them along.

We’ll also be celebrating our virtual exhibition, Blooming Flowers. To mark the occasion, we can take some photos at our photo corner, and we’re planning to have lunch together at Emilie’s Kitchen, right across from the Association - a simple celebration to wrap up a wonderful semester.

We will also bring some leftover needle felting materials, and Ana, Fany, and Jane will be happy to show and share with you new possibilities and techniques if you’d like to explore more.

Date: June 6th - Friday

From: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Location: IDB Family Association

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

After years of waiting, we are thrilled to finally host an exclusive workshop with South Korean fiber designer and an experienced member of IDB Family Association, Sarah Rho.

She will guide us through the art of needle felting, teaching us how to create the most adorable animal key chains.

Stay tuned for the email announcing it - spots are limited. Click HERE

Let’s Keep Creating with Crochet! ✨🧶

This Friday, we will continue adding the finishing touches to the art pieces we have learned to make with Lourdes Telleria in Crochet Project.

📌 Don’t miss the opportunity to perfect your work and share this creative moment with us.

📌 Sign up here: LINK

We look forward to crocheting together!

Create a Unique Gift for Mom! ✨🎁

If you’re looking for a special and original Mother’s Day gift, join us for a special class with Lourdes Telleria, who will teach us how to make crochet projects.

📅 Date: Friday, May 2nd

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM 12:30 PM

Come and craft a beautiful and unique gift for Mom with love. Don’t miss it!

Materials to use:

Buy the complete kit for making a crochet bag for beginners in advance on Amazon.

LINK AMAZON

📌 Sign up here for the class: LINK