Scratch, Sip & Paint: Words Beats & Life Hip-Hop Experience

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Words Beats & Life Headquarters (The St Stephens Church) | Washington, DC

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A hands-on DJ and graffiti workshop in Washington, D.C. paired with wine. No experience needed.
About this Event

About the Event


Pull up to this hands-on Graffiti & DJ workshop in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC where you’ll learn the basics of DJing, create graffiti art, and vibe with complimentary drinks alongside your people and new friends.


Wine and non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided within your ticket price. No outside alcohol or controlled substances are allowed.


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What You’ll Do
  • Graffiti Art: Create and tag your own graffiti name on our 10-foot mural wall, with guidance on lettering, style, and technique.
  • DJ Fundamentals: Dig through vinyl and get hands-on with real turntables or laptops and controllers while learning basic DJ techniques to mix songs.
  • Guided Instruction: Led by experienced teaching artists who walk you through each activity step by step.
  • Learn hip-hop history: Our teaches will share knowledge and stories bringing insight into the origins of DJing, street art and D.C.'s role in the artforms.

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Spots are limited. Advance tickets only, no onsite registration


The entire experience will be about two hours long


FOR ADULTS ONLY

Guests ages 18 and up can attend

up to 10 guests per class


This is a group activity, not a private lesson. Be prepared to interact with other aspiring DJs and hip-hop enthusiasts as you work with our instructor.


GROUP PACKAGES:

For groups larger than 5, contact the organizer before you purchase your tickets to allow us to make special accommodations.

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Where is it happening?

Words Beats & Life Headquarters (The St Stephens Church), 1525 Newton St NW, Washington, United States

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Tickets

USD 65.87 to USD 119.22

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