Category Archives: Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

Explore! December Events + Coffee Pop Up on December 13

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Check out Explore!’s December lineup + new coffee pop up on December 13.

Explore! Fort Totten Events

Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE

Explore! Kid’s Maker Space Hands & Hearts | December 9 & 11, 4pm-7pm

Coffee Pop Up with @tz’ikincafe | December 13, 9am-1pm

Explore! Kid’s Maker Space Stories in the Stars | December 16 & 18, 4pm-7pm

Candle Making Workshop with @tajaaessentials | December 18, 6pm

Dance Loft Youth Classes, Mondays at Explore!

AFRO Newspaper Social Justice School Profile

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten, Education

Social Justice School is building its long-term home in the neighborhood at 3rd Street and Kennedy Street NE. The AFRO newspaper recently published a nice profile of the school. See Creating the next generation of change makers: A look at D.C.’s Social Justice Charter School by Deborah Baily.

The piece tracks what Social Justice School officials have previously shared about the school’s mission and its guaranteed income pilot for families. Check it out.

December 6: Explore! Winter Wonderland at Art Place at Fort Totten

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From DC Fray

Explore! Winter Wonderland at Art Place Fort Totten

Date: December 6, 2025, from 1pm to 4pm EST

Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE

This event is FREE with RSVP; however, adults wishing to participate in the instructor-led painting sessions MUST RSVP for their desired time slot: Eventbrite Link.

Step into the holiday magic on December 6th at Art Place! Build gingerbread people, decorate ornaments, sip hot chocolate, paint a canvas, snap pics, play games, and enjoy festive music with a live DJ, and wear your best ugly sweater

The Features:

  • Photos Ops
  • Hot Chocolate Station
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Adults Painting Session 1 // 1:45pm to 2:30pm
  • Adults Painting Session 2 // 2:45pm to 3:30pm
  • Live DJ
  • Winter Games
  • Ugly Sweater Competition at 2:40pm!
  • & MORE!

Dance Loft Classes – Mondays at Explore! Starting November 17

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From Explore!

Dance Loft Classes at Explore! Fort Totten

Creative movement and dance for ages 4 to 8.

EXPLORE! brings dance classes to Art Place this fall provided by Dance Loft+ Moveius Ballet

As part of a limited six-week youth dance series this fall and winter, families can enroll their children in $10 classes that provide an affordable introduction to dance for ages 4 to 8. This offers a structured opportunity to explore dance in a supportive, engaging environment. The pre-ballet and creative movement classes are designed to help children build confidence and creativity through movement.

Classes will take place every Monday offering two 45-minute sessions between 4–6 p.m

● 4:00-4:45 p.m.: Pre-Ballet (ages 4–6) – This class introduces ballet through creative movement, basic technique and imaginative play—building coordination, rhythm and a lifelong love of dance.

● 5:00-5:45 p.m.: Creative Dance (ages 7–9) – This class explores expression, storytelling and musicality through a blend of ballet, improvisation and beginner choreography—all in a supportive, imaginative environment.

Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE

On Mondays, starting November 17, 2025

Registration Link

October 28: Explore! Candle Making Workshop; Upcoming Events; Membership

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From Explore! Museum

All events at Explore! Museum, 395 Ingraham Street NE.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 (6 PM) – Candle Making with Tajaessentials 

A cozy, hands-on evening for ages 12 and up. Materials provided. Bring home your hand-crafted aromatherapy for just $10 (+fees). RSVP here.

Thursday, Oct. 30 (4–7 PM) – Community Mosaic Workshop…with Treats!

Join Explore! for apple cider, pumpkin snacks, and crafts as they wrap up October at Explore! Costumes welcome! RSVP here or sign in at the door. FREE

New! Tuesday Evenings at Explore!

You asked for more days, and starting this month, Explore! will be open Tuesday nights (4-7 pm). Stay tuned for special workshops like candle making and sculpture.

Memberships Start in November

Explore!’s free events have been so popular that they’ve gone through supplies fast! To keep materials stocked and quality high, here are a few ways to support Explore!:

  • Pay-What-You-Can: Suggested $5 donation per event (cash or Eventbrite).
  • Monthly Membership ($15, starting November 1): Come to as many of the free Kids’ Maker Space events as you like without worrying about weekly donations.

No one will ever be turned away from the free events. The membership option helps to keep this community space going strong!