Directions To The Sam D’Amico Photography Classes

If you’re taking one of my online classes.

You’ll receive an e-mail with directions that will allow you to enter our online conference room. Simply park yourself in front of a computer, follow the directions and you’re there!

If you’re taking one of my classes that are offered in Washington DC.

 Unless previously arranged, as with private instruction, all  meetings will be held at either of the following locations. Both locations are located in the Chinatown area of Washington DC and  are easily visited via Metro on the Green, Yellow and Red lines.

Meeting Locations Based On Class Start Times

• If your class meets on a Monday through Friday and starts at 6:30PM we meet at Location 1
• If your class meets on a Monday through Friday and starts at 11:30AM we meet at Location 2
• If your class meets on a Saturday or Sunday and starts at 10:00AM we meet at Location 1
• If your class meets on a Saturday or Sunday and starts at 1:30PM we meet at Location 2

Meeting Location Based On Class

NOTE – The Learn To Think Like A Photographer class  always meets at location #2

Location 1 

Location One is for group classes and private lessons that meet weekday evenings and weekends or at other times as indicated on the course description/registration page.

WeWork Chinatown – Located in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC at 718 7th Street NW, between G and H streets and is easily visited via Metro on the Green, Yellow and Red lines.

WeWork Chinatown
718 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
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(WeWork is the community for creators. We transform buildings into beautiful, collaborative workspaces and provide infrastructure, services, events and technology so our members can focus on doing what they love. We currently have 25 locations in eight cities with over 15,000 members. Book a tour by emailing joinus@wework.com!)

 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON ENTERING THE BUILDING FOR LOCATION 1.

Please keep these instructions handy during the duration of your class so you can get into the building.

•Between 9am and 6pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays):

1.Enter the building and take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor.
2. Check in at the front desk. I’ll be notified that you are there.

•Before 9am and after 6pm and on weekends and holidays:

I’ll wait for you at the entrance of the building starting 5 minutes before class until the scheduled start time for class.
After the start time of the class, please dial 202-531-2344- to access the building.

Location 2

Location Two is for group classes or private lessons that meet weekday mornings/early afternoons or at other times as indicated on the course description/registration page.

The Kogod Courtyard-Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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The Reynolds Center – Kogod Courtyard (http://americanart.si.edu/reynolds_center/courtyard.cfm )

-Please use the G Street entrance of the building to enter the Kogod Courtyard.
-Walk past the reception area and straight ahead into the courtyard.
-I’ll be in the courtyard at a single table or grouping of tables (depending on the number of people in the class).

Parking

Street Parking – There is  metered street parking available. Please pay attention to the street signs and parking rules on the parking meters.

Parking Lots – Here’s a website that’ll show you parking lots in the area and their rates. Chinatown http://washingtondc.bestparking.com/neighborhoods/chinatown-parking

Using Metro

To avoid parking headaches, It’s recommend to use Metro to get to our meeting location.

Gallery Pl-Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red lines)
http://www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=21

Metro Website-check for delays, plan your trip, etc. —> http://www.wmata.com

This Metro Trip Planner will provide you with the best way to get to our meeting location via metro. Simply fill in the travel from and travel to information and your arrival time (the start time of the workshop that you’ll be attending) and Metro will find you the best route and times.

Metro Trip Planner Link: http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/tripplanner/tripplanner_form_solo.cfm