Tap into your creative side this month at a hands-on workshop. These classes are a fun way to cook a new recipe, connect with friends, and design one-of-a-kind pieces that you can gift or keep.   Make-A-Matcha-Latte Candle Workshop August 22, 30 location_on Shop Made in DC language Website Matcha lovers can create their own latte — except this one is for lighting, not sipping. Shop Made in DC is hosting two classes with London Wick Co. where attendees make a green-dyed candle decorated with gel wax ice cubes to resemble a cozy cafe beverage. Sessions take place in Georgetown and at The Roost ($58).   Between the Pages: Journal Night August 27 location_onLiving Room language Website Swap ideas, writings, and reflections at this community journaling night. You’ll learn various methods to keep notes, from sketchbooking and collaging to writing dream and grief journals ($15).   Marianne Tshihamba’s Silk Road Cooking Series August 26 location_on Hill Center language Website Master shaping dough into a crispy Lahmacun flatbread with cooking instructor Marianne Tshihamba. The Turkish pizza is topped with spiced lamb. After you bake your dish, enjoy it with your classmates ($69).   Ceramic Mug Workshop August 21, 28 location_on Create Arts Center language Website Try this two-week class at Silver Spring’s Create Arts Center solo or with a friend. The sessions teach DIY enthusiasts how to design, build, decorate, and glaze their own ceramic mugs ($85).   Collage Drop-In Night August 27 location_on The Green Room language Website If you’re looking for a relaxed arts and crafts meetup, give The Green Room’s collage drop-in a try. Local artist Katie Jett Walls provides collage materials for participants to cut and glue into their own masterpieces ($28).   Paint, Play, and Pour August 27 location_on Museum of Illusions language Website Every Thursday, the Museum of Illusions throws a paint party where museum-goers can socialize over wine, booze-free beverages, and art. This month’s final event will guide painters through a colorful session inspired by Michael Jackson; afterwards you can tour the museum exhibits, too ($65). Related 40 Ways to Relax and Feel Better Now Around the DC Area The post 6 Hands-On Classes and Creative Workshops to Try in the DC Area This Month first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less