Fall & Winter 2022-23
CLASSES AND EVENTS glenechopark.org
REGISTRATION FOR FALL & WINTER SESSIONS BEGINS August 2, 2022.
FALL: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, NOVEMBER WINTER: DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY glenechopark.org • info@glenechopark.org
For more registration details, visit www.glenechopark.org/classes
Art Show & Sale Popcorn Gallery & Stone Tower Gallery
November 19, 2022- January 8, 2023 c2
FRONT COVER: Courtesy of Photoworks
Glen Echo Park
Contents 2
About the Glen Echo Park Partnership
3
Covid-19 Health Guidelines
4
Note from the Partnership
5
About the Park
6
Stay Connected
7
Donors
8
CHILDREN’S CLASSES & PROGRAMS
23
VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS
80
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS
VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS 23 Arts & Media Mixed Media, Mosaics, Paper Arts, Fiber Arts & Clay Sculpture
83
Partnership Programs
27 Ceramics & Pottery at GLEN ECHO POTTERY
83
Resident Artists and Organizations
33 Drawing & Painting at YELLOW BARN STUDIO & GALLERY
84
Gallery Exhibitions
85
Facility Rentals
85
Birthday Parties and Group Activities
85
Special Events
87
Dance Events
CLASSES & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 8 Children’s Visual Arts Drawing, Painting & Crafts with the YOUNG CREATIVE SPIRIT & Arts and Writing 13 Children’s Dance & Movement Ballet & Irish Dance 15 Music with the WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AT GLEN ECHO PARK 18 Puppetry with THE PUPPET CO. 20 Theatre at ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC 22 Aquatic Life & Nature Programs at GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
49 Resident Painting & Drawing Studio: STONE TOWER STUDIO 54 Glassblowing at GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS 56 Fused Glass at ART GLASS CENTER 59 Music with the WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AT GLEN ECHO PARK 64 Puppetry with THE PUPPET CO. 66 Performance at THE WASHINGTON REVELS
88
National Park Service Programs
67 Photography at PHOTOWORKS
91
Registration Policies & Procedures
75 Silversmithing at SILVERWORKS STUDIO & GALLERY
92
Registration Form
94
Visitor Info
95
Park Map
74 Stone Carving at THE SCULPTURE STUDIO
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS 80 DANCE TECHNIQUE & CREATIVE MOVEMENT Creative Movement, Tai Chi, Irish Dance & Yoga 82 Social Dance Classes The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (creativemoco.com). All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland. The George Washington Memorial Parkway, which administers Glen Echo Park and the Clara Barton National Historic Site, is one of almost 400 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.
1
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park
About the Glen Echo Park Partnership The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture manages one of the liveliest visual and performing arts sites in the Washington area. Each year, more than 300,000 people come together at Glen Echo Park to renew their creative spirit through classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, music performances, nature programs, and more. Established by Montgomery County in 2002, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization charged with managing Glen Echo Park’s programs and facilities. Its mission is to present vibrant artistic, cultural, and educational offerings at the Park and to promote the Park as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population. In collaboration with Montgomery County and the National Park Service, the Partnership works with resident artists and organizations to develop distinctive arts programming; operates the historic Dentzel carousel; presents an extensive social dance program; produces festivals and special events; conducts fundraising and marketing; and manages and maintains all facilities. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF Katey Boerner, Executive Director Ama Mills-Robertson, Director of Visual Arts & Education Programs Emily Mah Rogers, Site Operations Manager Jenni Cloud, Marketing and Communications Director Jilna Kothary, Development Director Susie Leong, Membership Manager Cheryl Fuller, Business Manager Clara Ferrari, Operations Assistant Manager Sydney Jones, Events & Venue Manager Kristina King, Exhibitions & Gallery Coordinator Mikea Martin, Rentals Associate Kim Cuthbert, Programs & Registration Assistant Janice Fischer, Registrar Marlene McConnell, Assistant Registrar
Martha Morris, President Irena Savakova, Vice President Dan Hanlon, Treasurer Ronda Keys, Secretary David Greenbaum, At-Large Bonnie Casper, Past President Philip Bay Dia Costello Hon. Andrew Friedson* David Greenbaum Heather Hanson-Rivas Kenneth Hartman Espada* Mona Kishore Barbara Martin Samir Paul Rufino Velazquez
Facilities Staff: Trevor Gordon, Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor David White, Facilities & Maintenance Technician
Mike Zangwill
Bert Kenyon, Carousel Operator
Willem Polak
*Ex-Officio Members
2 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park STAFF Katey Boerner, Executive Director
Please be aware of these guidelines Ama Millscoming Park About before the Glen Echo to the Robertson,
Park Partnership
Director of Visual Arts & Education Programs
STAYING SAFE: Prevent the spread of COVID-19
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture manages one of the liveliest visual and performing arts sites in the Washington area. Each year, more than 300,000 people come together at Glen Echo Park to renew their creative spirit through classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, music performances, nature programs, and more.
Emily Mah Rogers, Site Operations Manager
Debbie Mueller, Director of Development
Most of our activities are open, and we welcome all Doyle, to ensure the health visitors! We continue to takeLaura steps Events and and safety of our staff and artists – and you, our patrons. Venue Manager
Established by Montgomery County in 2002, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization charged with managing Glen Echo Park’s programs and facilities. Its mission is to present vibrant artistic, cultural, and educational offerings at the Park and to promote the Park as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population.
Cheryl Fuller, Business Manager
• Practice responsible cough and sneeze hygiene, and or sanitize your hands frequently Jenni Cloud, In collaboration with wash Montgomery County and the Marketing and
National Park Service, the Partnership works with resident artists and organizations to develop distinctive arts programming; operates the historic Dentzel carousel; presents an extensive social dance program; produces festivals and special events; conducts fundraising and marketing; and manages and maintains all facilities.
• Stay home if you feel unwell. Do not enter if you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 Christopher
Ana M.
coveringsRasmussen are currently not required in indoor • FaceFromboluti David Irena Savakova spaces Bonnie Casper, BOARD OF DIRECTORS President
Martha Morris, Vice President Dan Hanlon, Treasurer Susan Stern, Secretary Peter G. Freeman Hon. Andrew Friedson*
Greenbaum
Polly Hahn Kenneth B. J. Hartman* Ronda Keys
Les Mardiks By
Frankie Stankovic
THANK YOU!
Mike Zangwill
*Ex-Officio Members
order of Montgomery County, MD
Mara Mayor Neeraj Mistry Samir Paul Willem Polak
3 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park
A Note From the Partnership Dear Friends, Welcome back to the Park for our Fall & Winter sessions. We are so glad that Glen Echo Park can be part of your creative journey! For the 2022-2023 season, Residents arts groups are presenting new and innovative classes to meet the creative needs of our community. These include: •
Stone Tower Studio offers new Art Clinic categories: Just Starting Out Art Clinics for students new to certain media and Alla Prima Art Clinics for students to explore the technique with color.
•
Award-winning children’s theater the Puppet Co has new programs for educators, students, and puppetry fans ranging from Puppet Boot Camp to The History of Puppet Theatre.
•
Our digital and darkroom studio, Photoworks, presents foundational classes like Getting Started Shooting Video, Protecting Your Digital Files, and Teen Photography Night. New “Focus” classes include Document Your DC, The Woman’s Eye, and Neighborhood Meet-Ups in Montgomery Co.
•
Silverworks presents a new Jewelry Expressions Curious Castings workshop and a return to a full slate of Silver Passport Workshops covering many different smithing techniques.
•
Yellow Barn Studio presents exciting class offerings in painting and drawing, such as Introduction to Digital Painting with Procreate, Visual Fitness Workouts for Seeing More, and art history workshop on Fauvism – First “Insurgency” in Twentieth Century Art.
Our independent instructors are also offering new programs – in Fiber Arts, including knitting and colorwork mending, as well as new mosaics workshops, such as Memory Keepsake Stained Glass Mosaic Frame and “Get Your Gaudi On” Mosaics Workshop. We encourage you to browse this digital catalog, and when you find a class that’s right for you, signing up is easy with the interactive links that go directly to our registration system. Also, if you know what you are looking for in the catalog, the links in the Table of Contents will get you there quickly! Of course, classes and workshops are only part of the Park’s abundant programming for fall and winter. We hope you’ll join us for special events, including the 51st annual Labor Day Art Show, an Open House for classes, and a Social Dance Showcase – all over Labor Day weekend – plus Fall Frolic in October, Holiday Art Show & Sale in November (through December), and Winter’s Eve in December. See page 86 for event information and dates. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the financial support of the community in order to present high-quality, affordable programs. We hope you will join us in supporting the Park with a one-time or monthly donation! Stay well and creative,
Katey Boerner, Executive Director
4 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park Glen Echo Park is one of the finest cultural resources in Montgomery County. It is home to 14 resident artists and organizations, a thriving social dance program, a restored 1921 Dentzel Carousel, numerous art studios and galleries, and hundreds of classes in visual and performing arts, including ceramics, painting, photography, glass, music, dance, and more. These activities, as well as free summer concerts, festivals, and special events, bring thousands of visitors to the Park each year.
current arts program. In 2002, the National Park Service transferred management of the Park’s arts and cultural programs, as well as its historic buildings, to Montgomery County, which in turn created the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, a nonprofit organization, to oversee the Park. From 2003 to 2010, extensive renovations of the Park’s facilities took place under the direction of Montgomery County and the National Park Service with input from the Partnership and resident organizations. These renovations were funded with major federal, state, and county resources as well as private donations. Renovations included the Spanish Ballroom, the Dentzel Carousel, the Puppet Co. Playhouse, the Arcade building, the Yellow Barn, Adventure Theatre, the Candy Corner, the Chautauqua Tower, the Ballroom Back Room, and the Caretaker’s Cottage. The Hall of Mirrors Dance Studio was renovated in 2014.
The site was first developed in the 1890s as a Chautauqua retreat but soon became the premier Washington area amusement park, serving the community until 1968. In 1971, after the amusement park closed, the federal government acquired the land in order to preserve the Potomac Palisades and prevent development along the river. The management of the Park was assigned to the National Park Service, which established the core of the
5 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park
Enjoy in-person & virtual programming!
STAY CONNECTED
glenechopark.org/stayconnected 6 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park
7 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
Children’s Visual Arts DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS The Young Creative Spirit youngcreativespirit.org DRAWING, PAINTING AND CRAFTS CLASSES
Visible & Creative World (Ages 7-12)
Young artists will observe and represent the world by exploring a variety of media including drawing tools, tempera or acrylic paint, clay that will be fired, printmaking, and more. We will explore shape, form, line and design, color, landscapes, objects, people, and animals. Students will be encouraged to be imaginative, utilize stories, and find their own expression. Students will bring their own sketchbook. All other painting, drawing, plaster, clay, firing, and other materials are provided. Supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor at first class. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 7 sessions.
$150
Katherine T. Andrle Class: Tu, Sep 20-Oct 25, No Class Oct 18, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Create beautiful acrylic paintings, learn about different surfaces to paint on, different kinds of brushes, mixing color and painting techniques. We will paint landscapes, still life and abstraction. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
Sumi Ink Painting (Ages 7-11)
Working with Clay: The Basics (Ages 6-12) $150
$125
Jin Jeong Class 1: Th, Nov 10-Dec 8, No Class Nov 24, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Feb 9, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Katherine T. Andrle Class: W, Sep 21-Oct 26, No Class Oct 19, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Enjoy an after-school clay class. Explore various techniques of handbuilding clay, including slab, pinch & coil construction. $20 Supplies and firing fee payable to instructor. More class info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
Fine Art Drawing (Ages 7-12)
$240
Denise Dittmar Class: Sa, Sep 24-Nov 12, No Class Oct 8, 10am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio
(sorted by start date within subcategory) Painting with Acrylics (Ages 8-12)
DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS
The Young Creative Spirit is the Children’s Art Center residency at Glen Echo Park. Coordinated by artists/ instructors Katherine T. Andrle and Denise Dittmar, the center’s goal is to serve the community by providing art instruction to children and to broaden their appreciation of the world by giving them an outlet for creative expression. Every child has both a tremendous visual awareness of the world outside and a wonderfully imaginative inner eye. The program encourages children to trust in their own interpretations and uses a wide variety of media to expand their experience. Small classes, taught either online or in the Crystal Pool Studio, serve ages 6 through 12, and focus on the individual. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Instructors and students are required to wear masks indoors at the Crystal Pool Studio.
We will use Sumi ink, bamboo brush, and rice paper to explore oriental art. Sumi ink will encourage students to express their creativity, and appreciate the simplistic yet graceful form of art. We will focus on learning different brushstrokes techniques, textures, and blending to draw flowers, animals, landscapes. All materials JIN JEONG for ink drawings or ink painting will be provided. Supply fee of $25 is payable to instructor at first class. More info: jsj07012@gmail.com. 4 sessions.
$125
Katherine T. Andrle Class: Th, Sep 22-Oct 13, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Create expressive drawings through the use of pencil and charcoal then move into the use of color with chalk pastels. Draw different subjects each week from perception and imagination. Learn new techniques and improve your drawing skills. $20 supply fee payable to instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 4 sessions.
8 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs Mythical Clay Dragons and Beasts (Ages 6-12)
$125
Architecture/Animals Sculpting Studio $220 (Ages 7-12)
Katherine T. Andrle Class: Tu, Nov 15-Dec 13, No Class Dec 6, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Denise Dittmar Class: Sa, Jan 21-Feb 25, 10am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Study and create buildings seen and imagined as well as animal shapes, creatures, robots, and landscapes. We will begin with drawings and move to the sculpted form. Inspired by designer/artists, we will work in a range of drawing media, moving to 3D materials: clay, wood, wire, found materials, plaster, and more, and also use paint. Studio fee of $30 is payable to the instructor. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 6 sessions.
Learn the techniques of handbuilding with clay. Share stories of wonderful beasts from the cultures of Egypt, China, and Medieval Europe. With this inspiration, the young artist’s vision will expand to create their own special creature. Supply fee of $20 payable to Instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 4 sessions.
Egyptian Mummies and Tombs Class (Ages 6-12)
DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS
$125
Katherine T. Andrle Class: M, Nov 14-Dec 5, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Why did the Egyptians make mummies? Look inside a Pyramid to find out what artistic treasures were put inside. We will create a Mummy and write secret messages with hieroglyphics and create a Canopic jar. $10 Supply fee payable to instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 4 sessions.
Working with Clay: The Basics (Ages 6-12)
$150
Katherine T. Andrle Class: Tu, Jan 17-Feb 21, No Class Feb 14, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
DENISE DITTMAR
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Enjoy an after-school clay class. Explore various techniques of handbuilding clay, including slab, pinch & coil construction. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at first class. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
Painting with Acrylics (Ages 8-12)
Working With Classes 1, 3: $95/person Clay Together: Class 2: $75/person Parent & Child Class (Ages 5-12)
$150
Katherine T. Andrle Class 1: Sa, Sep 17-Oct 22, No Class Oct 15, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio Class 2: Sa, Nov 12-Dec 10, No Class Nov 26, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio, 4 sessions Class 3: Sa, Jan 21-Feb 25, No Class Feb 18, 2-3:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Katherine T. Andrle Class: W, Jan 18-Feb 22, 4:30-6pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Create beautiful acrylic paintings, learn about different surfaces to paint on, different kinds of brushes, mixing color and painting techniques. We will paint landscapes, still life and abstraction. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
Enjoy afternoons of handbuilding with clay, using the techniques of slab, pinch & coil construction. Learn how to continue this clay experience at home. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $15 per individual, payable to instructor at first class. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
9 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs Spooky Spiders, Bats & Spirits: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS
Cornhusk Dolls: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
Katherine T. Andrle Workshop 1: Su, Oct 16, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio Workshop 2: Su, Oct 23, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Katherine T. Andrle Workshop: Su, Nov 20, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
What would Halloween be without a few spiders and spirits? Both the parent and child will create long-lasting 3-D characters that hang and crawl to disturb your guests on Halloween. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $10 per individual, payable to instructor at workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
A parent/child workshop. Both native and colonial Americans used cornhusks to create beautiful doll forms. Parent and child will learn several traditional ways to create their unique dolls. Perfect for holiday gifts! Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $10 per individual will be payable directly to the instructor at the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
Drawing and Painting: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
Parent & Child Card Printmaking $55/person Winter Workshop (Ages 6-12)
Katherine T. Andrle Workshop 1: Su, Nov 13, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio Workshop 2: Su, Jan 29, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Denise Dittmar Workshop 1: Sa, Dec 3, 9am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio Workshop 2: Sa, Dec 10, 9am-12pm, Crystal Pool Studio
We will explore the materials and techniques of drawing and painting. You will use your imagination and learn basic skills. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee is $10 per individual, payable to the instructor at the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
Parent and child each create designs together in soft cut relief blocks to print with color ink. Parent and child must register separately and tuition is per person. Monoprinting, stamping, and drawing also will take place. Celebrate the winter season with 20 or more cards/person, and 5 x 7-inch artworks in a fun holiday atmosphere. Studio fee of $20/ person is payable to instructor. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 1 session.
KATHERINE T. ANDRLE
DENISE DITTMAR
10 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS
Magnificent Mosaics: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12)
WINTER CAMPS
Katherine T. Andrle Workshop: Su, Dec 4, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Katherine T. Andrle Class: M-F, Dec 26-Dec 30, 9am-2pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Winter Fine Arts Camp (Ages 6 to 12)
After learning the difference between free form and a more precise design, we will practice a mosaic on a tile. Then apply your favorite technique by working with mosaics on a 3-D form. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee of $10 per individual will be payable directly to the instructor at the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538: andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
$400
For the dedicated young artist, each day we will concentrate on two projects from drawing, painting, collage, wood, fabric and mosaic sculpture. Each student will draw daily in a journal. Come explore the Park with us! A nonrefundable $50 deposit is included in the tuition. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 5 sessions.
Making a Valentine Box: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12) Katherine T. Andrle Workshop: Su, Feb 12, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Create a lovely stencil painting on a small wooden box provided for you. You will also have the opportunity to create your own stencils. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee is $10 per individual, payable to the instructor the day of the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session.
Egyptian Mummies and Tombs: $30/person Parent & Child Workshop (Ages 5-12) Katherine T. Andrle Workshop: Su, Feb 26, 1-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Why did the Egyptians make mummies? Look inside a Pyramid to find out what artistic treasures were put inside. We will create a Mummy and write secret messages with hieroglyphics. Tuition covers one person. Adult and child must each be registered under their own name. Supply fee is $10 per individual, payable to the instructor the day of the workshop. More info: 301.980.1538; andrle@youngcreativespirit.org. 1 session. KATHERINE T. ANDRLE
11 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS
ARTS AND WRITING
Mini-Artworks and Small Poems Workshop (Ages 8-10)
Animal Art and Poetry Workshop (Ages 6-8) $50
Jennifer Klein Workshop: Sa, Jan 7, 11am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
Jennifer Klein Workshop: Sa, Sep 24, 11am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
Let’s be creative and see how small poems can express big ideas! Have fun being an artist and writer in this new workshop. First, see how poets create small poems that express their ideas, and view illustrations that build on the ideas of the poems. Then use the crayon resist method to create your own mini-artworks and small poems. For children both new to poetry, and experienced writers. Participants are required to be vaccinated and wear masks. More info: jmsklein15@gmail.com. 1 session.
Explore the wax resist method to design a mini-artwork of a favorite animal. This art technique lets you add details to your animal, making it come alive! Afterwards, write a descriptive poem about your animal based on your own artwork. For children both new to poetry, and experienced writers. Participants are required to be vaccinated and wear masks. More info: jmsklein15@gmail.com. 1 session.
Arts and Writing Workshop: Telling Your Story Through Pictures (Ages 6-9)
$140
Planning Your Story Through Pictures Workshop (Ages 6-8)
Jennifer Klein Class: Sa, Oct 8-Nov 5, No Class Oct 29, 11am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
$50
Jenny Klein Workshop: Sa, Jan 21, 11am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
Story ideas are all around us! Come to this workshop to learn one way to record your ideas and build a story. Using pictures to plan out your story is one creative way to begin. Using art, we will make a story fold up book that holds your story idea. Then you can use your fold up book to tell your story or continue to write your story after the workshop. Participants are required to be vaccinated and wear masks. More info: jmsklein15@gmail.com. 1 session.
Be an artist and a writer in this fun class! Study various authors and learn where they get their ideas for their stories. Create vibrant illustrations using the watercolor crayon resist method and learn about author craft. Use these techniques to illustrate and write your own book! $10 supply fee payable to instructor. Participants are required to be vaccinated and wear masks. More info: jmsklein15@gmail.com. 4 sessions.
Art and Concrete Poetry Workshop (Ages 7-9)
$50
$50
Jennifer Klein Workshop: Sun, Dec 4, 11am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
For 2nd through 4th graders. We read Concrete poems and then discuss the craft of writing poetry in this format. Concrete poems are poems that use words and pictures to express ideas. After generating ideas, we create artwork using different watercolor and crayon resist techniques. Every child will have one or more artworks and poems to take home with them. For children both new to poetry, and experienced writers. Participants are required to be vaccinated and wear masks. More info: jmsklein15@gmail.com. 1 session.
12 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Dance and Movement Glen Echo Park is pleased to partner with local dance organizations to present dance classes for youth.
BALLET
IRISH DANCE
Introduction to Dance (Ages 7-10) $360 MBT Faculty Class 1: Tu, Sep 13-Nov 29, 5-6:30pm, Ballroom Back Room Class 2: Tu, Dec 6-Feb 28, No Class Dec 27, 5-6:30pm, Ballroom Back Room
Culkin Kid Dancers: New Beginners Class 1: $240 and Level 1 (Ages 5-10) Class 2, 3, 4: $220 Culkin Staff Class 1: M, Sep 12-Nov 28, No Class Oct 31, 5:30-6:15pm, Hall of Mirrors, 11 sessions Class 2: W, Sep 14-Nov 16, 5-5:45pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 3: W, Dec 7-Feb 22, No Class Dec 21, 28, 5-5:45pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 4: M, Dec 12-Feb 27, No Class Dec 26, Jan 2, 5:30-6:15pm, Hall of Mirrors
Students, ages 7 to 10, will enjoy a fun dance class that incorporates a classical ballet barre and center along with stretches and creative exploration of movement. The second portion of the class will teach students a rotation of jazz, contemporary, and modern dance choreography. There will be an emphasis on combination memorization with correct musicality, advanced technical concepts such as maintaining proper placement and alignment, and class etiquette. Students must be 7-10 years old by the start of the session to register. Class uniform: leotard or tightfitting fitness shirt with tights or biker shorts; ballet shoes recommended; long hair secured tightly back from face in bun or short ponytail. More info: elizabeth@mbtdance.org or matina@mbtdance.org. 12 sessions.
Open to all new children ages 5-10 who want to try Irish dance with the Culkin School. Culkin Tots are welcome. Focus will be on the basics and soft shoe dances. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com; 301.346.1907. 10 sessions.
13 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs Culkin Kid Dancers: Level 2/3
Class 1, 3, 6: $285 Class 2: $310 Class 4, 5: $260
DANCE & MOVEMENT
Culkin Kid Dancers: Level 6/7
Culkin Staff Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 17, 5-6pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Tu, Sep 13-Nov 29, 5-6pm, Hall of Mirrors, 12 sessions Class 3: W, Sep 14-Nov 30, No Class Nov 23, 5:456:45pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 4: Th, Dec 8-Feb 23, No Class Dec 22, 29, 5-6pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions Class 5: W, Dec 7-Feb 22, No Class Dec 21, Dec 28, Jan 2, 5:45-6:45pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions Class 6: Tu, Dec 13-Feb 28, No Class Dec 27, 5-6pm, Hall of Mirrors
Class 1, 5: $385; Class 2: $420; Class 3, 4: $350
Culkin Staff Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 17, 7:30-9pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Tu, Sep 13-Nov 29, 7:30-9pm, Hall of Mirrors, 12 sessions Class 3: Th, Dec 8-Feb 23, No Class Dec 22, 29, 7:309pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions Class 4: Sa, Dec 10-Feb 25, No Class Dec 24, 31, 1:30-4pm, Ballroom Back Room, 10 sessions Class 5: Tu, Dec 13-Feb 28, No Class Dec 27, 7:30-9pm, Hall of Mirrors
Open to all Culkin Champ Irish Dancers in levels 6&7. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. 11 sessions.
Open to all returning Culkin Irish Dancers up to level 3. Focus will be on the basics and soft shoe dances, and hard shoe material if the dancers enrolled are ready for it, and ceili dances. Students adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. 11 sessions.
CULKIN SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCE
Culkin Kid Dancers: Champ Reel/Hornpipe
Culkin Staff Class: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 26, 12-2:30pm, Ballroom Back Room
CULKIN SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCE
Culkin Kid Dancers: Class 1, 5: $385 Level 4/5 Class 2: $420; Class 3: $350 Culkin Staff Class 4: $525
Open to Culkin Champ Irish Dancers who would compete in the Reel/Hornpipe dances. Class will focus on championship level material and figures/trad set dances in one hour overlap with other champs. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. 12 sessions.
Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 17, 6-7:30pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Tu, Sep 13-Nov 29, 6-7:30pm, Hall of Mirrors, 12 sessions Class 3: Th, Dec 8-Feb 23, No Class Dec 22, 29, 6-7:30pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions Class 4: Sa, Dec 10-Feb 25, No Class Dec 24, 31, 122:30pm, Ballroom Back Room, 10 sessions Class 5: Tu, Dec 13-Feb 28, No Class Dec 27, 6-7:30pm, Hall of Mirrors
Open to Culkin Irish Dancers in levels 4 & 5. Focus will be on hard shoe, soft shoe and ceili dances. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: culkinschool.com. 11 sessions.
$625
Culkin Kid Dancers: Champ Slip Jig/Trebel Jig
$625
Culkin Staff Class: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 26, 1:30-4pm, Ballroom Back Room
14
Open to Culkin Champ Irish Dancers who would compete in the Slip Jig/Trebel Jig dances. Class will focus on championship level material and figures/trad set dances in one hour overlap with other champs. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com; 301.346.1907. 12 sessions.
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
Children’s Music 301.320.2770 washingtonconservatory.org
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park is one of the 15 nationally accredited community and precollegiate music schools in the United States. Since 1984, WCM has served students of all ages and levels through individual lessons, classes, and ensembles. Students may study without audition with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. For detailed faculty biographies: washingtonconservatory.org. We are happy to offer guidance and speak with you about you or your child’s musical needs. 301.320.2770. Lessons are offered either in-person or online.
Private Piano Lessons
Instrumental Ensembles
Children, teens and adults - beginners, intermediate, and advanced - may enroll in 30 minute, 45 minute or one hour weekly piano lessons, with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. No audition required. Learning piano is a great basis for learning music in general, and to prepare for playing other instruments. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/studentinquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org.
Classical and jazz ensembles are arranged on a weekly basis for students of similar age and ability. Call: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.
Concerts and Events Concerts and special events for children, families, and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory performing artist faculty members and guests at various times throughout the year both online and in person when it is safe to do so. For information: washingtonconservatory.org and 301.320.2770.
Individual Study on All Instruments and Voice
Chamber Music Coaching for Preformed Ensembles
Guidance is happily provided to students of all ages in choosing instruments for private study to meet each individual’s goals. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. 30-minute, 45-minute, and one-hour private weekly lesson options. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/ student-inquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org.
In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301.320.2770.
Build your own Music Class
For our current Covid 19 Policies, please visit our website: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/covid19/
Is there something musical you would specifically like to learn – an instrument or topic about music? For a preformed group of six or more, we are happy to hear your ideas and offer suggestions for tailor-made group classes to address your special interests. Give us a call to discuss: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 sequential weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.
15 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Conservatory Kids Level 1 (Ages 3 mo-2 yrs)
(sorted by start date) Sparks! Vocal Ensemble - Mondays (Ages 7-12)
$345
WCM Faculty Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Jan 3, No Class Dec 27, 10-10:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Tu, Jan 31-May 9, 10-10:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music
$345
Jennifer Suess Class 1: M, Sep 12-Dec 19, 4:15-5pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: M, Jan 30-May 8, 4:15-5pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
For ages 3 months to 2 years with a caregiver. Tap into your child’s magical sense of wonder. Our youngest musicians will enjoy singing, moving, and playing instruments to help awaken the basic sense of pitch and rhythm during this critical early stage of development. Class includes classical, Broadway, folk, pop, jazz and children’s favorites. Weekly lesson plans offer both repeated and new musical elements to enhance motor skills and develop a joyful love of music for all! Class is designed with a multi-year curriculum. Students are encouraged to join multiple times for maximum musical benefit. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
Ignite the musical spark in your child. The Washington Conservatory’s performing ensemble teaches ageappropriate vocal techniques for proper breath support, projection, pitch, and phrasing. Sing songs from pop to stage to classical, a capella and with accompaniment, in unison and harmony, all while having fun! End of semester performance. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
Let’s Sing! (Ages 5-7 years)
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
Conservatory Kids Level 2 (Ages 2 and 3 yrs)
$345
Jennifer Suess Class 1: Tu, Sep 13-Dec 20, 5:15-6pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Apr 25, 5:15-6pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
$345
WCM Faculty Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Jan 3, No Class Dec 27, 11-11:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Tu, Jan 31-May 9, 11-11:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music
Become a singing star! Learn songs from popular films and other genres while having fun learning to breathe and care for the young voice and reinforce the elements of music. Performance for parents and friends at last class. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
For ages 2 & 3 yrs and caregiver. Discover the magical world of music through a range of styles from famous symphonies to jazz, folk, popular and other classical compositions. Level 2 builds a strong foundation for further musical growth. Learn the basic elements of music through singing, percussion instruments, and dance. Includes an intro to ear training using solfege syllables. Students learn to recognize pitch and create rhythmic patterns and develop tempo awareness. Students are encouraged to join multiple times for maximum musical benefit. Prior Conservatory Kids classes are not required. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
16 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
CHILDREN’S MUSIC
Conservatory Kids Level 1 (Ages 1-3 yrs) $345
World Rhythms (Age 4-7)
WCM Faculty Class 1: Sa, Sep 24-Jan 21, No Class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, 10-10:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Sa, Feb 4-May 20, No Class Apr 8, 10-10:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music
WCM Faculty Class 1: Sa, Sep 24-Jan 21, No Class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, 12-12:45 PM, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Sa, Feb 4-May 20, No Class Apr 8, 12-12:45 PM, Washington Conservatory of Music
For caregiver and child. Tap into your child’s magical sense of wonder. Our youngest musicians will enjoy singing, moving, and playing instruments to help awaken the basic sense of pitch and rhythm during this critical early stage of development. Class includes classical, Broadway, folk, pop, jazz and children’s favorites. Weekly lesson plans offer both repeated and new musical elements to enhance motor skills and develop a joyful love of music for all! Class is designed with a multi-year curriculum. Students are encouraged to join multiple times for maximum musical benefit. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
Every country and type of music uses different rhythms. Rhythm is the heartbeat of music. Mainly using the “instrument” of the wildly popular US ensembles - Bucket Bands- we will have fun as we produce rhythms of the world, with our hands, with sticks and with other modes of rhythm-making, and mainly using call and response. From Africa to Latin America to New York City, we travel the world of rhythm. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
Conservatory Kids Levels 1 & 2 Combined (Ages 18 mo-5 yrs)
$345
$345
WCM Faculty Class 1: Sa, Sep 24-Jan 21, No Class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, 11-11:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Sa, Feb 4-May 20, No Class Apr 8, 11-11:45am, Washington Conservatory of Music
For caregiver and child. Perfect for siblings. Sing, clap, dance, play to music of all styles: movie, classical, popular and traditional children’s music. Awakens awareness of the elements of music (pitch, rhythm, tempo, timbre) and enhances range of motor and learning skills. Class may be repeated multiple times. Different each season. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 15 sessions.
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Young Yukes (Ages 9-14)
$184
Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 5-6pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 5-6pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Join this fun class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless! You’ll learn the basics of chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and more so you can play your favorite songs solo or in a ukulele band. Bring your own ukulele. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 8 sessions.
17 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
PUPPETRY
Puppetry 301.634.5380 thepuppetco.org
We’re excited to offer our first full season under new management! Presenting a mix of tried and true Legacy productions (1983-2020) and brand new Premiere productions (2021 and beyond), we can’t wait to see you!
What are Legacy and Premiere productions, you ask? Well, as we hope to reimagine and expand what you see at the Puppet Co., we also want to honor where we came from. So, Legacy productions are the shows created and performed by our founders, who retired in July of 2020. You’ll see the shows you know and love, like Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker, and so many more! Premiere productions are the new shows we’ll be creating for you! You’ll see additional puppetry styles, new stories, and hopefully see yourself in some of the characters on stage.
Ticket Prices for MAIN STAGE productions: Adults and Children 2 Years and Older: $15
Adults must accompany children under 8 years old! Group rates (per person) are available with advance reservation through the Box Office: • Groups of 20 or more: $9 • Groups of 50 or more: $8 • Groups of 100 or more: $7
TINY TOTS Performances: Tiny Tots starts at 10am, and is offered on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and now select Tuesdays! Check out our website for details about specific shows and new performers at thepuppetco.org
Out of an abundance of caution given the ongoing pandemic and its twists and turns, we are continuing stringent safety precautions for everyone at the Puppet Co., on stage and off. For more information about how we are working to keep everyone safe, visit thepuppetco.org/faq.
Ticket Prices for TINY TOTS Performances: Tickets are $8 and are required for all patrons 2 and up and for little ones who are starting to crawl or walk. Please help us make sure there’s enough space for everyone when you’re considering if your child needs a ticket.
We hope to see you soon!
BOX OFFICE HOURS Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-3:30pm.
THE PUPPET CO. STAFF
Please note, our lobby is open for all of our box office hours. We may ask you to come back to look at the displays a bit later if we’re in the middle of a show.
Artistic Director: Elizabeth Dapo Executive Director: Toni Goldberg Front of House Staff: Valarie McFatter, Dillon Mitcham, Dre Moore, Ebie Prideaux, Maggie Rocha, Jackie Rogers Intern: Joey Lane
PERFORMANCE TIMES MAINSTAGE performances: Most shows start at 10:30am on weekdays and 11:30am and 1pm on the weekends. Check out our website for details about specific shows at thepuppetco.org
All patrons over age 5 are required to show proof of Covid 19 vaccination.
18 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs CHILDREN’S PUPPETRY PROGRAMS
Goblin Making Hand Puppet Workshop (Ages 8+)
$45
Danny Pushkin Workshop 1: Th, Oct 20, 4:30-6pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse Workshop 2: F, Oct 21, 4:30-6pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
(sorted by start date) Costume Making Workshop (Ages 8+)
PUPPETRY
$60
Kristina Hopkins Workshop: Su, Sep 18, 2-5pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Come and make a seasonal goblin puppet. Learn manipulation, voicing, and character-building while exploring your spooky imagination. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.
Bring your puppet, stuffed animal, or the measurements for your pet and take home a costume from your imagination. Expert puppeteer and cosplay artist Kristina Hopkins will guide you through anything from a princess dress to dragon wings to a supersuit! Adults are also welcome. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.
Halloween Workshop For All
$100
Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Oct 22, 2-4:30pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
See a professional Halloween puppet show and then create puppet projects of your own! Meet the cast of Witch Wartsmith’s Halloween Spooktacular and then rotate through stations appropriate for certain ages. Pumpkin Puppets (4-8), Scarecrow Marionettes (8-12), Ghost Marionettes (8+), and Zombie Puppets (12+). Workshop registration includes a ticket to the 1pm performance that day. Adults welcome, the youngest craft project starts at age 4. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 1 session.
THE PUPPET CO.
Music and Stories Workshop (Ages 8+)
$45
Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Sep 24, 2-4pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse THE PUPPET CO.
Dive into the Puppet Co’s puppet bin to use hand puppets to create an original story inspired by music chosen by Lead Teacher Penny Russsell. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. 1 session.
Make a Snowperson Puppet Workshop (Ages 4-8)
$45
Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Dec 17, 2-3:30pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Come and make a seasonal snowperson puppet. Learn manipulation, voicing, and character-building while exploring your wintry imagination. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. 1 session.
19 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
Theatre 301.634.2270 adventuretheatre-mtc.org
PUPPETRY
Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) is an award-winning children’s theater and training academy located in Montgomery County. ATMTC serves over 50,000 each year with theatrical productions and the highest quality musical theater training, which help develop the next generation of artists and life-long theatre patrons. At its Glen Echo Park location, ATMTC has its mainstage children’s productions, birthday parties, musical theatre classes for kids age 5-11, Musical Theater Workshops and Camps, and administrative offices.
PERFORMANCES
LOCATION Adventure Theatre MTC is located at the far end of the Arcade Building.
ON THE WINGS OF A MARIPOSA by Alvaro Saar Rios, directed by Elena Velasco September 16, 2022- November 6, 2022. A Regional Premiere.
On The Wings of a Mariposa follows ten-year-old Pilar as she uses a scarf filled with her grandmother’s scent to relive memories of her beloved abuelita—making corn tortillas, dueling the monsters under the bed and journeying to the forest known as El Círculo Mágico. As time passes, the scent fades and with it, Pilar’s memories. Convinced she will lose her abuelita forever, Pilar attempts to recreate the scarf’s scent. When unexpected results occur, mother helps the young girl understand “when you love someone, they never really leave you.” Based on Barbara Joosse’s children’s book “Ghost Wings,” On The Wings of a Mariposa is set amidst the monarch butterflies’ annual migration and Day of the Dead. With original music from composer Dinorah Márquez.
ADVENTURE THEATRE
THE GIFT OF NOTHING Adapted for the stage by Patrick McDonnell, Aaron Posner, and Erin Weaver, with music and lyrics by Andy Mitton December 9, 2022- January 29, 2023
Featuring the characters of Patrick McDonnell’s MUTTS comic strip, and faithfully adapted by McDonnell, Aaron Posner and Erin Weaver, The Gift of Nothing tells the story of Earl the enthusiastic pup and Mooch the curious cat. Today is a special day and to celebrate, Mooch has decided to give Earl a present, but can he decide on what to give the dog that has everything? This little gem of a show teaches children that the joy is not in the gift, but in the act of giving. ADVENTURE THEATRE
20 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs PERFORMANCE TIMES
THEATRE
HAVE YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY AT ATMTC
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am and 2:00pm Some weekend 4:30pm performances and Friday 7:00pm performances
Adventure Theatre MTC offers group rates to performances to help celebrate those weekend special events. Birthday groups receive reserved seating and a birthday proclamation on stage prior to the performance. Please contact Patron Services at boxoffice@atmtc.org or 301.634.2268 for additional information and reservations.
Please check the schedule online for the most up-to- date show-times. https://my.adventuretheatre-mtc.org/events. Sensory-friendly and ASL performances available.
GRADES 3-12 CAN PARTICIPATE IN A WINTER MUSICAL ON THE STAGE!
RESERVATIONS Tickets are $20-25. Purchase tickets online any time at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or call 301.634.2270. The Box Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10:00am to 4:00pm or Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays 10:00am to 2:00pm on performance days.
ATMTC offers students the experience of performing in fully produced student productions on our stage in Glen Echo Park. These intensive performance and training opportunities are for motivated and talented musical theater students. Student Productions of the ATMTC Academy complement the Common Core State Standards in English-language arts and mathematics for Grades K-12, providing a challenging outlet for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful, professional performers— including self-discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and self-confidence. Each student will receive a role. Casting is at the discretion of the director. Most rehearsals are held in Wintergreen Plaza, but tech and final performances are held at Glen Echo Park. Call 301.251.5766 to ask about our tuition rate and title for the 2022-2023 Student Production Season.
COVID PROTOCOLS As we move to indoor performances and in the spirit of protecting the most vulnerable in our community, Adventure Theatre requires everyone attending its shows to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. A proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test, no more than 3 days old, will be required for admission for all individuals ages 12 and up. • In addition, we require all patrons, regardless of vaccination status, to be masked while in our facility.
For more information about our upcoming class schedules, visit our class pages at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or call 301.251.5766.
• ATMTC has updated its HVAC and utilizes mobile HEPA filters to maximize the air turnover rate in our space. • Our staff and performers are 100% vaccinated.
PICK-UP TICKETS All tickets must be picked up at the Adventure Theatre MTC box office one hour prior to the performance time. Tickets may also be purchased at the Adventure Theatre MTC box office on the day of performance based on availability.
GROUP DISCOUNTS Tickets are discounted for groups of 10 or more, and rates vary by group size and date of the show. Purchase tickets for weekend or holiday groups by calling 301.634.2270, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Bring your classroom during the weekdays for a Field Trip (must call to purchase these tickets, limited to certain dates).
ADVENTURE THEATRE
21 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
SPRINGPAINTING & SUMMER CAMPS DRAWING, & CRAFTS
Come explore the aquatic world at Glen Echo Park Aquarium (GEPA)! We are a Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center where you can learn about our nation’s largest estuary, our local watershed, and the impact we have on our environment.
Aquatic Life and Nature Programs
GEPA presents interactive exhibits, family programs, camps, school field trips and birthday parties. Using a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) educational approach, GEPA nurtures exploration of our natural environment, blended with the creative artistic community of Glen Echo Park.
301.955.6256 gepaquarium.org Our mission is to promote awareness of the aquatic environment through education, in order to encourage stewardship and conservation. GEPA is an extension of Under the Sea, a private educational outreach organization, and is a collaboration with the Glen Echo Park Partnership.
VISIT THE AQUARIUM Due to Covid-19, our hours of operation may vary. Please check our website for updates on classes and events. Explore our Aquarium exhibits and follow water’s journey from freshwater streams and rivers, through the watershed, and to the Chesapeake Bay. See what organisms are impacted along the way. Experience aquatic animals up close in our touch tank and learn what you can do to keep our watershed safe.
GEP AQUARIUM
HOURS & ADMISSION
Outside the Aquarium, play at our sensory table and check out simple experiments and interactive games. Explore the grounds, and visit our giant sand pit, “GEPA Beach,” our Geological Discovery Zone. Climb aboard the USS GEPA, our nautical classroom, and learn about sailing with early European explorers, Navy ships, fishing boats, and pirates.
Fall & Winter (Sept-Feb) Wednesday to Sunday: 9am-5pm by appointment only
Group tours, school field trips and birthday parties are available by appointment year-round. Admission is $8; children under 2 are free. Group discounts available: Advanced reservations required for group visits.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS November 24 - Thanksgiving Day; closed December 25 - Christmas Day; closed January 1 - New Year’s Day; closed
22 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Visual Arts & Music Classes for Adults & Teens
ARTS AND MEDIA
Arts and Media FIBER ARTS Beginning Knitting Workshop
Knit Your First Hat Workshop $75
Janet Bowen Workshop 1: Th, Sep 1-8, 7-8:30pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 2: Su, Sep 25-Oct 2, 1-2:30pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 3: Th, Oct 13-20, 10:30am-12pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 4: Su, Nov 6-13, 1-2:30pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 5: Th, Jan 5-12, 10:30am-12pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 6: Tu, Feb 7-14, 7-8:30pm, Arcade 201
Learn to knit! Learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and seam your work into fingerless mitts, perfect for fall weather. No experience necessary. Pattern supplied by instructor. Masks and/or vaccines required. For a supply list, check the online description. More info: jwolfbowen@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$110
Janet Bowen Workshop 1: Tu, Oct 11-25, 7-8:30pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 2: Su, Oct 16-30, 1-2:30pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 3: Th, Nov. 3-17, 10:30am-12pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 4: Su, Feb 12-26, 1-2:30pm, Arcade 202
Take your knitting to the next level by learning to knit in the round! Learn to knit a great basic winter hat, using both circular needles and double points; decrease; and read a pattern. Ability to cast on, knit, and purl required. Supply list provided by instructor. Masks and/or vaccines required. For a supply list, check the online description. More info: jwolfbowen@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Visible Mending Workshop
$50
Janet Bowen Workshop 1: Su, Sep 25, 3-5pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 2: Su, Feb 12, 3-5pm, Arcade 202
Visible mending is a way to preserve and adorn your favorite jeans while doing your part to help save the planet from unnecessary waste. In this class, you will learn to patch and then embellish the holes in your blue jeans with sashiko, a Japanese method of stitching used to reinforce and decorate fabric. Supply list provided by instructor. Masks and/or vaccines required. For a supply list, check the online description. More info: jwolfbowen@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
JANET BOWEN
JANET BOWEN
23 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Intro to Colorwork Knitting Workshop
$75
ARTS AND MEDIA
Mixed Media/Collage Redaction Art Workshop
Janet Bowen Workshop: Su, Jan 8-15, 2-4pm, Arcade 201
$55
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard Workshop: M, Dec 5, 1-3:30pm, Online
Enter the world of colorwork knitting – using two colors at the same time – while making a warm, wooly winter hat. In this intermediate level class, we will knit our own Fair Islestyle stranded hat while learning to manage our yarn, read a colorwork chart, and block our work. Skills required: ability to cast on, knit and purl, knit in the round, decrease. Please come to the first class with ribbing completed. Masks and/ or vaccines required. For a supply list, check the online description. More info: jwolfbowen@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Discover the possibilities! Redact or alter pages from old books, magazines or junk mail to create your own mixed media art. All skill levels welcome. Dress for mess. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class. Instructor will email a supply list including items you may already have around the house. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
CLAY SCULPTURE Clay Sculpture Workshop
$160
Sinclair Hamilton Class 1: Th, Oct 27-Nov 17, 12-3pm, Arcade 202/203 Class 2: Th, Oct 27-Nov 17, 7-10pm, Arcade 202/203 Class 3: Th, Feb 2-Feb 23, 12-3pm, Arcade 202/203 Class 4: Th, Feb 2-Feb 23, 7-10pm, Arcade 202/203
Relaxed workshop for beginners to advanced. Create figure studies or busts using a life model. Work on your own ideas using photos or sketches or follow a formal course of instruction. Works can be fired. $80 studio fee payable to instructor at first class (model fee included). Masks and vaccinations required. More info: 240.310.3537. Ages 14-18 must have parental consent. 4 sessions.
STUDENT WORK, MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
Mixed Media/Collage Workshop
MIXED MEDIA Mixed Media/Collage Altered Photos Workshop
$68
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard Workshop: Su, Jan 22, 1-4pm, Arcade 201
Working in mixed media can be liberating. Experiment with materials (dry and wet) to create unique collages. Add textures and layers including photo transfers. All skill levels are welcome. Dress for mess. Supply fee of $15 payable to instructor. Class is in-person (unless COVID-19 forces change to virtual). Students must wear masks and be vaccinated. Proof of vaccine must be sent to instructor 24 hours prior to first class. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
$55
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard Workshop: M, Oct 17, 6:30-9pm, Online
Discover the possibilities & experiment! Alter photos with wet and dry materials to create your own mixed media art. Create photo transfers too! All skill levels are welcome. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class. Instructor will email a supply list including items you may already have around the house. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
Classes with the Zoom icon next to the title are taking place online. 24
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music MOSAICS
Mosaic Pendant Jewelry Workshop
$120
Shona D’Cruz Workshop: Su, Dec 11, 10am-4pm, Arcade 202
Mosaics: “Get Your Gaudi On” Workshop $300 Bonnie Fitzgerald Workshop: F, Sa, Su, Sep 30-Oct 2, F, Sa, 10am-4pm, Su, 10am-12pm, Arcade 202/203
Create a unique pendant with your choice of beautiful mosaic materials such as stained glass, millefiori, beads, smalti, metal inclusions, and more. A variety of bezels will be provided for you to choose from and glass cutting skills will be taught. A supply fee of $45 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class, which includes use of tools, your choice of bezel, mosaic tesserae, chain and adhesive. Skill level: All. More info: bluehyacinthmosaics@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Be inspired by Antonio Gaudi and his beautiful mosaics found in Barcelona. The mosaic style of Trencadís utilizes broken ceramic and occasionally other oddities. The technique is fun and full of life. Instructor provides all materials including tile, substrates, adhesive and grout. Separate supply fee $65. Students are welcome to supplement. All levels. More info: bonnie@maverickmosaics.com. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Memory Keepsake: Stained Glass Mosaic Frame Workshop
ARTS AND MEDIA
PAPER ARTS
$195
Layered Paper Art Workshop: The Beach! $75
Shona D’Cruz Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Oct 15-16, Sa, 10am-5pm, Su, 10am-12:30pm, Arcade 202/203 Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jan 28-29, Sa, 10am-5pm, Su, 10am-12:30pm, Arcade 202/203
Ronni Jolles Workshop: Sa, Sep 17, 1-4pm, Arcade 202/203
Come to a fun paper art workshop where we’ll let the beach inspire our works of art. Using hundreds of kinds of paper, you’ll create a textured and unique piece of art as you rip, cut, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This workshop is for both beginners and for those who have taken prior workshops. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Build a beautiful stained-glass mosaic “frame” around your favorite photograph in a sepia tone on cream glass. Create your frame using a variety of stained glass materials and then carefully grout and clean the artwork to reveal a beautiful keepsake. A supply fee of $75 payable to the instructor, which covers the cost of the photograph firing on glass, stained glass, adhesive, grout, substrate and tool loan for the duration of the class. One image per student. A digital image must be emailed to the instructor one week prior to class. More info: bluehyacinthmosaics@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Layered Paper Art Workshop: Autumn Trees
$75
Ronni Jolles Workshop: Sa, Nov 5, 1-4pm, Arcade 202/203
Come to a fun paper workshop where the beautiful colors of Autumn trees will be our inspiration. You’ll be using hundreds of kinds of paper to create a unique and textured work of art. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This workshop is for both beginners and for those who have taken prior workshops. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
SHONA D’CRUZ
25
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
ARTS AND MEDIA
Layered Paper Art Workshop: Winter Landscape
$75
Ronni Jolles Workshop: Sa, Jan 7, 1-4pm, Arcade 202/203
We will let the winter landscape be our inspiration, as we create a textured and unique piece of art as you rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. For beginners or for those with prior experience. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
RONNI JOLLES
Layered Paper Art Workshop: European Village Scene
$75
Ronni Jolles Workshop: Sa, Nov 19, 1-4pm, Arcade 202/203
RONNI JOLLES
Layered Paper Workshop: Window with Vines and Flower Boxes
Create a beautiful piece of art at this fun and playful paper art workshop. Using a European village as our inspiration, we’ll use hundreds of kinds of paper to create a textured and unique piece of art. You’ll rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. Requirement: introductory workshop prior to taking class. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
$75
Ronni Jolles Workshop: Sat, Feb 11, 1-4pm, Arcade 202/203
Learn a fun layered paper art form at this fun and playful workshop. Using a window with vines and flower boxes to inspire us, we’ll use hundreds of kinds of paper, create a textured and unique piece of art as you rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This workshop is for both beginners and for those who have taken prior workshops. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
26 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Ceramics and Pottery
ARTS AND MEDIA
Glen Echo Pottery students must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to attend classes, use open studio, and participate in other activities in our program. To see further details of Glen Echo Pottery’s vaccine policy, visit glenechopottery.com.
301.229.5585 glenechopottery.com Glen Echo Pottery is a fully equipped studio that specializes in high temperature reduction firing with a year-round schedule of daytime and evening classes. Ceramic classes afford a unique opportunity to explore the exciting medium of clay. The process includes forming works by hand or on the potter’s wheel, selecting and applying glazes, and experimenting with firing techniques. Instruction is geared to the level of the individual student and is provided in an environment that is relaxed and informal, yet creatively serious.
Additional Fees
Our teaching philosophy and friendly atmosphere enable students to express themselves freely at their own pace and become active members of the pottery community. For students who wish to take a wheel class but have never thrown on a potter’s wheel, we offer guided instruction for beginners in our Monday evening and Saturday morning classes.
All Glen Echo Pottery students must be fully vaccinated (including boosters) in order to enroll in a class. To see further details of Glen Echo Pottery’s Covid vaccine policy, visit glenechopottery.com
For adult classes, tuition does not include clay or tools that may be purchased from the instructor at the first class. Clay Fees: For adult classes, tuition does not include clay that may be purchased from the instructor. For teen classes, clay is included in the tuition. Firing Fees: For adult classes, a firing fee is charged based on the weight of the pieces. For teen classes, the firing fee is included in the tuition cost.
For more information on our full range of classes and how to enroll, please visit the Glen Echo Park website (glenechopark.org) and click on “Classes and Camps”. We also invite you to visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Yurt on the main entry path from the parking lot. The Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays 11-4pm, April through December and by appointment. For more information about the gallery, exhibits and other special events, visit our website at www.glenechopottery.com or email us at info.glenechopottery@gmail.com.
Open Studio Hours (for enrolled adult students only; we regret we cannot offer open studio to our teen students) For all adult classes, we offer a generous amount of open informal studio time in the pottery yurts on weekends and between classes. Sign-up for open studio hours is strictly managed through a Glen Echo Pottery on-line system. New students will receive an orientation to the sign-up system during their first week of class.
BRUCE DOUGLAS
27 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
CERAMICS & POTTERY
HANDBUILDING CLASSES Handbuilding Beginner to Advanced, TuTh AM
Class 1: $289 Class 2: $241 Class 3 & 4: $225
Kira Kibler Class 1: Tu, Th, Sep 6-Nov 3, 9:30-11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt, 18 sessions Class 2: Tu, Th, Nov 8-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 9:30-11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt, 15 sessions Class 3: Tu, Th, Jan 3-Feb 16, 9:30-11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: Tu, Th, Feb 21-Apr 6, 9:30-11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt
Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: kira.kibler@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions
Handbuilding Beginner to Advanced, Wed PM
Class 1: $289 Class 2: $257 Classes 3 & 4: $225
Dominicus So Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt
Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: dominicusso@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Handbuilding Beginner to Advanced, Sat AM
Classes 1 & 2: $225
Ana Carrillo Class 1: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt
Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: laruta2@hotmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions. 28
BRUCE DOUGLAS
Handbuilding Self-Directed Class 1: $289 Learning: Advanced Only Class 2: $257 Faculty Glen Echo Pottery Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 5, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Sa, Nov 12-Dec 31, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt
Please Note Eligibility Requirements: Students in this class must have taken at least 4 multi-week classes of handbuilding (the equivalent of 6 months) at Glen Echo Pottery and must be approved by the Pottery Director prior to registration. There will be no formal instruction offered in this class. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects in coil, pinch, slab, sculpting, and other types of handbuilding construction. All projects are conducted with Cone 10 reduction techniques. Studio hours are scheduled through a student-organized calendar. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. Info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Home Studio Continuing Independent Study
CERAMICS & POTTERY
WHEEL CLASSES
Class 1: $289 Class 2: $257 Classes 3 & 4: $225
Jeff Kirk Class 1: M, Sep 5-Oct 31, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing Facilities, 9 sessions Class 2: M, Nov 7-Dec 26, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing Facilities, 8 sessions Class 3: M, Jan 2-Feb 13, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing Facilities Class 4: M, Feb 20-Apr 3, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing Facilities
Wheel Mon PM: Beginner to Advanced
This class allows wheel students and handbuilding students with home studios to create their pieces at home and then bisque, glaze and final fire at the pottery studio facilities. You must have taken at least one class at GEP within the past 5 years and work at a skill level of intermediate to advanced to be eligible to enroll. Glazing timeframes will be offered through an on-line sign-up system. Firing fees are not included in tuition price; clay may be purchased through the studio. For information, contact Jeff Kirk: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: davideps50@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Class 1: $289 Class 2: $257 Classes 3 & 4: $225
David Epstein Class 1: M, Sep 5-Oct 31, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: M, Nov 7-Dec 26, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: M, Jan 2-Feb 13, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: M, Feb 20-Apr 3, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt
Wheel Tu AM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Class 2: $257 Jeff Kirk Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: Tu, Sep 6-Nov 1, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Tu, Nov 8-Dec 27, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Tu, Jan 3-Feb 14, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Feb 21-Apr 4, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
BRUCE DOUGLAS
29 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
CERAMICS & POTTERY
Wheel Wed AM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Class 2: $257 Jeff Kirk Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Wheel Wed PM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Class 2: $257 Jeff Kirk Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
BRUCE DOUGLAS
Wheel Tu/Th PM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Class 2: $241 Jeff Kirk Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: Tu, Th, Sep 6-Nov 3, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 18 sessions Class 2: Tu, Th, Nov 8-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 15 sessions Class 3: Tu, Th, Jan 3-Feb 16, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Th, Feb 21-Apr 6, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions.
30 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Wheel Th AM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Classes 2-4: $225
CERAMICS & POTTERY
Wheel Fri AM: Intermediate Class 1: $289 to Advanced Class 2: $257 Jeff Kirk Classes 3 & 4: $225
Jeff Kirk Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 3, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Th, Nov 10-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jan 5-Feb 16, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Th, Feb 23-Apr 6, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt
Class 1: F, Sep 9-Nov 4, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: F, Nov 11-Dec 30, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: F, Jan 6-Feb 17, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: F, Feb 24-Apr 7, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Wheel Sat AM: Beginner to Advanced
Class 1: $289 Class 2: $257 Classes 3 & 4: $225
Jeff Kirk Class 1: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 5, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Sa, Nov 12-Dec 31, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt
This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
BRUCE DOUGLAS
31 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
CERAMICS & POTTERY
TEEN WHEEL CLASSES
Wheel Teen Thurs (Ages 13-18) Class 1: $180 Linda Johnson Classes 2, 3 & 4: $140
Wheel Teen Tues (Ages 13-18)
Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 3, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Th, Nov 10-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jan 5-Feb 16, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Th, Feb 23-Apr 6, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt
Class 1: $180 Class 2: $160 Classes 3 & 4: $140
Linda Johnson Class 1: Tu, Sep 6-Nov 1, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Tu, Nov 8-Dec 27, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Tu, Jan 3-Feb 14, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Feb 21-Apr 4, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt
A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School. Beginners to advanced are welcome and receive instruction based on their skill level. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School. Beginners to advanced are welcome and receive instruction based on their skill level. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
32 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts &TheMusic DRAWING & PAINTING Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is the drawing and painting residency
The Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery Drawing & Painting yellowbarnstudio.com
at Glen Echo Park. Resident painter and instructor Walt Bartman’s goal is to provide a place where those interested in drawing and painting can have the opportunity to take classes with exceptional artists/teachers, collaborate with other artists, and display and sell their work in the Yellow Barn Gallery. The Yellow Barn Studio has one of the largest painting programs in the Washington D.C. area. Yearly, over two thousand students study at the Yellow Barn Studio. The Studio offers a variety of classes in drawing, watercolor, pastel, printmaking, art history, oil and acrylic for students at all levels representing a diversity of philosophies and approaches by the Yellow Barn Studio Faculty. The Yellow Barn Gallery hosts weekly emerging individual and group art exhibits year-round. The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio, a non-profit organization, provides an array of programs, exhibits, and national speakers for Yellow Barn members. There is an open invitation for you to join the Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio at: friendsoftheyellowbarnstudio.org.
The Yellow Barn Studio follows the CDC Covid policy. KN95 Masks and vaccinations are required for in-person classes.
Contemplative Flower Painting
Maud Taber-Thomas Class 1: M, Sep 26-Nov 7, No Class Oct 10, 9:30-12pm, Online, 6 sessions Class 2: M, Feb 6-Mar 27, 9:30-12pm, Online
DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES (sorted by day then time)
Gain confidence in oil painting through thoughtfully painting a simple flower arrangement from life every week! In this class we will hone our observation skills and develop oil painting technique as we explore the nuances of color, light and shadow, and composition, while learning how to interpret the complexities of beautiful flowers. All skill levels. More info: m.taber.thomas@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
Monday Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor $210 Vian Borchert Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 14, No Class Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 7, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: M, Jan 23-Mar 6, No Class Feb 20, 9:30am12pm, Yellow Barn
Landscape Painting Mondays
Join us painting Plein Air virtually. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches, and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Class 1, 3: $300 Class 2, 4: $270
Penny Mause Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 28, No Class Oct 10, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online Class 2: Th, Sep 22-Nov 17, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online, 9 sessions Class 3: Th, Jan 19-Mar 30, No Class Feb 2, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online Class 4: M, Jan 23-Mar 27, No Class Feb 20, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online, 9 sessions
Explore the fundamentals of digital painting, drawing and design using Procreate. Bring images to work from or create your own in class. Detailed instruction and feedback. Requires: iPad, Procreate app and Apple Pencil. All levels are welcome. More info: pmause2@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
$350
Walt Bartman Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 28, No Class Sep 26, 10am-12:30pm, Online Class 2: M, Jan 16-Mar 20, 10am-12:30pm, Online
Designed for both beginning and continuing students to explore traditional watercolor and experimental watercolor techniques. Color theory and composition are emphasized through images based on still life and landscape. More info and supply list: vianborchert@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions.
Introduction to Digital Painting with Procreate
Class 1: $240 Class 2: $320
33
WALT BARTMAN
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Landscape Painting and Drawing
$270
Exploring Watercolor
Sarah Spector Class: M, Sep 19-Nov 14, 1-3:30pm, Offsite
Class 1: $292 Class 2: $325
Michael Shibley Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 21, 1-3:30pm, No class Sep 26, Online, 9 sessions Class 2: M, Jan 23-Mar 27, 1-3:30pm, Online
Exciting, beautiful, and interesting landscapes are the vision! Painting on location near Glen Echo. Learn a variety of techniques and approaches to improve your landscape drawing and painting skills. Students will work in a positive and supportive environment. More info/supply list: sarahrealart@gmail.com Minimum age 15. 9 sessions.
Landscape Painting and Drawing
DRAWING & PAINTING
Explore watercolor and water-media techniques beyond the traditional including the strong use of shapes and values in composition; color and color mixing; brushwork; using inks, gouache, water-soluble pastel crayons, and other materials. From photo subjects, you will create interesting compositions that reflect your unique point of view. Some experience in watercolor is desirable. More info/suggested materials: mfs-art@comcast.net; 301.807.6890. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
$270
Sarah Spector Class: M, Jan 23-Mar 20, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Exciting, beautiful, and interesting landscapes are the vision! Learn a variety of techniques and approaches to improve your landscape drawing and painting skills. Please bring in high quality photographs from which to work. Students have the choice of beginning their landscapes during the week and bringing them in to complete in a positive and supportive environment. More info/supply list: sarahrealart@gmail.com Minimum age 15. 9 sessions.
SARAH SPECTOR
Painting from Photos
Class 1: $240 Class 2: $280 Class 3: $320
Maud Taber-Thomas Class 1: M, Sep 26-Nov 7, No Class Oct 10, 1:30-4pm, Online, 6 sessions Class 2: W, Sep 28-Nov 9, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn, 7 sessions Class 3: W, Feb 8-Mar 29, 9:30am-12pm, Online
Learn to use photographs to create beautiful and believable oil paintings! Students will have the opportunity to paint the subject matter of their choice—from portraits of loved ones to far away landscapes to lively scenes—while receiving instruction in oil painting techniques and advice on the challenges of working from photos. All skill levels. More info: m.taber.thomas@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
MICHAEL SHIBLEY
34
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Pastel Painting
Tuesday
Class 1: $290
Leonardo Ramos Arzuza Class 2: $325 Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 14, No Class Oct 31, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 8 sessions Class 2: M, Jan 16-Mar 13, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Abstract Expressionist Painting
$330
Tory Cowles Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 9:30am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn & Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 21, 9:30am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn & Online
Enjoy the beauty of pastels! In this class you can work on your own projects or follow the instructor’s exercises. Demonstrations and lots of personalized instruction is provided. This class includes optional group critiques. All levels welcome and a basic previous experience is recommended. More info/supply list: LA_Art@icloud.com or 202.839.2215. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
Still Life Painting
DRAWING & PAINTING
Working with acrylic paint and mixed media, students will develop their eye and explore abstraction using color, line, form and movement. Critiques and art history will be used to understand and develop abstract concepts and composition. All classes will be both in person and by zoom unless conditions worsen significantly. Students can choose how they want to participate. All levels welcome. Please call Tory Cowles, 240.793.5425 to discuss the class before signing up. More info: torycowles@comcast.net. Minimum age 18. 9 sessions.
Class 1: $290 Class 2: $325
Leonardo Ramos Arzuza Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 14, 4-6:30pm, No Class Oct 31, Yellow Barn, 8 sessions Class 2: M, Jan 16-Mar 13, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn
Pastel and Gouache Painting
Learn how to set up and paint interesting still lifes. More than just inanimate subjects, still lifes can tell stories and reveal intimate details about the artist. This class is only offered onsite and is intended for all skill levels. More info: LA_Art@icloud.com or 202.839.2215. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
$240
Ann Wallace Class: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 8, 9:30am-12pm, Online
Explore chalk pastel and gouache painting. Each medium is vivid, opaque and luscious on its own or combined. Materials and techniques will be covered while students learn about the masters. There will be ongoing critiques and demonstrations. Students may work from life or their own photographs. Still life, portraits, figures and landscapes are all appropriate subjects. All levels are welcome. More info: annwallaceart@aol.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Figure Painting from Live Model Class 1: $290 Leonardo Ramos Arzuza Class 2: $325 Class 1: M, Sep 19-Nov 14, No Class Oct 31, 7-9:30pm, Yellow Barn, 8 sessions Class 2: M, Jan 16-Mar 13, 7-9:30pm, Yellow Barn
Paint the human figure in all its splendor. This course is designed for all levels of experience. We will have live models. Students under 18 welcome but you and your parent/guardian must obtain instructor permission prior to enrollment. More info: LA_Art@icloud.com or 202.839.2215. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
35
ANN WALLACE
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Landscape Painting Tuesdays
$350
DRAWING & PAINTING Drawing Perspective
$270
Walt Bartman Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 22, 10am-12:30pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 21, 10am-12:30pm, Online
Margaret Lashley Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 1:30-4pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 14, 1:30-4pm, Online
Join us painting Plein Air virtually. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches, and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Focus on strengthening your grasp on perspective! Learn successful techniques for mastering perspective and composition when drawing still life and urban or natural landscapes. Beginner/intermediate course. Materials of instruction include graphite pencil, charcoal, pen. More info: lashleymargaret@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
Everyday Drawing
Play with Abstraction
$270
Class 1: $295 Class 2: $258
Margaret Lashley Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 10am-12:30pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 14, 10am-12:30pm, Online
Elisabeth Vismans Class 1: Tu, Sep 27-Nov 15, 1-3:30pm, Online Class 2: Sa, Feb 4-Mar 25, No Class Mar 18, 10am12:30pm, Online, 7 sessions
Learn a variety of techniques to find your style and sketch common subjects including landscapes, people, and buildings. Practice value, shape, line, and gesture studies and learn the basics of perspective and composition through progressive exercises. For beginner and intermediate students. Materials include graphite, charcoal, and pen. More info: lashleymargaret@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
With their favorite medium students experiment with several forms of abstraction, study, and work in various abstract styles. Perfect class to learn how to loosen up. Lectures and painting in class are included. All skill levels. More info: elisabethvismans.com; elisabethvismans@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions.
Still Life and Landscape Oil Painting
$270
Dipali Rabadiya Class 2: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Experience the power of warms and cools, complementaries, harmony, edges, shape-quality, variety, simplifying, loosening brushwork, elements of design, elements of light and shadow, the power of suggestion and seeing in terms of mass and shape relationships. There will be a strong emphasis on making your paintings more threedimensional. Paint from supplied photos or your own. All levels. More info: dipalirabadiyaarts@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Portrait Painting
$325
Eric Westbrook Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 1-3:30pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 14, 1-3:30pm, Online
Students will learn to capture the likeness of their subjects, from initial sketch to final details. Emphasis will be on the proportions of the face, as well as structure and color. We’ll work from photographs and existing paintings, and students are free to choose their own reference images. Each class will consist of a demonstration and individual critiques. All levels and media are welcome. More info: westart1000@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
DIPALI RABADIYA
36 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Alla Prima Oil Painting
$240
Sunset Painting
Dipali Rabadiya Class: Tu, Jan 24-Mar 14, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Learn to paint virtual sunsets on Tuesday evening and optional painting late Sunday afternoon on-site in Frederick County. This course is for all levels. Lectures and demos on landscape color and composition are included. Info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net, 301.964.1897. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions.
$295
Color, Composition and Design
Elisabeth Vismans Class: Tu, Sep 27-Nov 15, 4-6:30pm, Online
Understand and learn to use color, composition, and design principles for painting. Learn strategies to compose a scene, design a color palette, develop color harmony and more. This class is for beginner and intermediate levels working in watercolor, acrylic or oil paint. Students have the option of taking the class onsite or online. Supply list provided prior to class start. More info: Monicatpittman@gmail.com; 202.320.0639. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions.
$315
Ann Schlesinger Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 15, 4-6:30pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 21, No Class Mar 7, 4-6:30pm, Online
Wednesday
Loosen up and take painting to a new level! Explore abstraction and how structure evolves through color, shape, texture. Work in oil or acrylic. Experiment with different approaches, from representational and visual references to pure abstract. Emphasis on how paintings “read.” Some experience is preferable. Students work during the week with lectures/critiques in class. More info: arschlesingerart@ gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Fauvism—First “Insurgency” in Twentieth-Century Art
$280
Monica Pittman Class: Tu, Sep 27-Nov 15, 7-9.30pm, Yellow Barn & Online
In acrylics/oil, learn to make attractive flower paintings from a still-life. Instruction on setting it up. Lectures and demos on technique and how to use your intuition. All skill levels. More info: elisabethvismans.com; elisabethvismans@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions.
Approaching Abstract: Color & Texture
$350
Walt Bartman Class 1: Tu, Sep 20-Nov 22, 7-9:30pm, Online Class 2: Tu, Jan 17-Mar 21, 7-9:30pm, Online
Paint more loosely and confidently. Students will learn step by step approach to alla prima oil painting. Learn to simplify the subject matter and composition. See the colors, value, and saturation by using a split primary palette: two reds, two yellows and two blues. All levels. More info: dipalirabadiyaarts@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Paint Flowers with Imagination
DRAWING & PAINTING
Painting from Photos
Class 2: $280 Class 3: $320
Maud Taber-Thomas Class 2: W, Sep 28-Nov 9, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn, 7 sessions Class 3: W, Feb 8-Mar 29, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online
Learn to use photographs to create beautiful and believable oil paintings. Students will have the opportunity to paint the subject matter of their choice—from portraits of loved ones to far away landscapes to lively scenes—while receiving instruction in oil painting techniques and advice on the challenges of working from photos. All skill levels. More info: m.taber.thomas@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
$150
Erich Keel Class: Tu, Jan 17-Feb 28, No Class Feb 14, 4:30-6pm, Online
Exploring Pastels
Twentieth-century art began with a burst of enthusiasm. Raised in an environment where Impressionists and Symbolists had exhausted their pictorial explorations, young artists resolved the impasse by rejuvenating painting with pure color. This course will trace this explosive moment in France ca. 1905. More info: education.art.museum@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 6 sessions.
$240
Ann Wallace Class: W, Sep 21-Nov 9, 9:30am-12pm, Online
Explore the magical medium of chalk pastels. Students will work from their own still life setups or photographs of any subject. Class will include critiques, discussions of pastel masters, and demonstrations. All levels are welcome. More info: annwallaceart@aol.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
37 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Landscape on Location
$350
Creating a Likeness: Portrait Painting Techniques
Walt Bartman Class: W, Sep 21-Nov 30, No Class Oct 5, 10am-12:30pm, Offsite
Become a master portraitist in this fun and intensive oil painting class. Paint from beautiful model setups inspired by master paintings. Learn from lectures and demonstrations on anatomy, creating a likeness, mixing color for flesh tones, and capturing personality. More experienced students are welcome to work at their own pace. All skill levels. Model fee extra. More info: m.taber.thomas@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
Class 1: $270 Class 2: $320
Bonny Lundy Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 23, No Class Oct 5, 1-3:30pm, Arcade 202/203, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 22, 1-3:30pm, Arcade 202/203
Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting
Create dynamic compositions with strong values, color harmony, and movement as we interpret still life, landscape, and figure. Demonstrations of color mixing, dropping/ spattering, wet on wet, gesture, and other loose approaches. Individual styles encouraged through ongoing critique. All level students are welcome. Students under 16 need parental consent. More info: bonnylundyart@gmail.com. Minimum age 15. 10 sessions.
Painting from Photos and Sketches
$350
Walt Bartman Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 30, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 22, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn
Join us painting onsite. Subjects include landscapes, figures and still life. Emphasis is on the figure and there will be a model each class. Lectures on composition, color, drawing and painting are included. This course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. Info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
$325
Leonardo Ramos Arzuza Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 16, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 15, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Approaching Abstract: Watercolor, Gouache & Collage
Learn to paint using photo references and/or sketches. Work on your own projects or follow instructor’s exercises. Demonstrations and lots of personalized instruction is provided. Use the medium of your choice, including oils, acrylic, pastel, etc. (demos will be in oils and pastels). All levels welcome and a basic previous experience is recommended. The class includes optional group critiques. More info/supply list: LA_Art@icloud.com or 202.839.2215. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions.
Landscape Painting from Photos and Other Sources
Class 1: $280 Class 2: $320
Maud Taber-Thomas Class 1: W, Sep 28-Nov 9, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 7 sessions Class 2: W, Feb 8-Mar 29, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Join Walt Bartman painting on location! Students paint plein air in Montgomery County. Lectures and demos on painting, color and composition will be included. This course is designed for all levels of experience. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Flowing Watercolor
DRAWING & PAINTING
$315
Ann Schlesinger Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 16, 4-6:30pm, Online Class 2: W, Jan 18- Mar 22, No Class Mar 8, 4-6:30pm, Online
Discover the creative possibilities of watercolor and gouache. Loosen up and break away from strict narrative content as you explore color relationships, texture, transparency and opacity. Experiment with composition, let visual references evolve as you work, or incorporate collage elements. Some experience is preferable. Students work during the week with lectures/critiques in class. More info: arschlesingerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
$325
Eric Westbrook Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 16, 1:30-3:30pm, Online Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 15, 1:30-3:30pm, Online
Students will learn the fundamentals of landscape painting. Basic oil and acrylic painting techniques will be explored. Focus will be on composition, color, atmosphere, and contrast in a painting. Each class will consist of a demonstration and individual critiques. All levels and media are welcome. More info: westart1000@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
38 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Visual Fitness Workouts for Seeing More
$120
Ballpoint Pen Drawing
$240
Ally Morgan Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 16, No Class Oct 5, 7-9pm, Online Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 8, 7-9pm, Online
Renee Sandell Class 1: W, Jan 18-Feb 8, 4-6:30pm, Online Class 2: W, Feb 22-Mar 15, 4-6:30pm, Online
This course is designed for beginning and intermediate level drawing students interested in working with ballpoint pens. Emphasis on mark-making, creating form and color theory. Still life, portraits, animals, and landscapes will all be covered. All levels. More info: allymorganart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
See much more in life through art in eye-opening and hands-on, interactive art “workouts’’ that will engage both your creativity and insight. Activate your visual thinking skills in decoding (reading) artworks and encoding (expressing) meaning through the creative practice of visual journaling. All levels. More info: renee.sandell@gmail.com; visualfitness4all.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
The Fine Art of Colored Pencils
DRAWING & PAINTING
Painting the Landscape at Night
$195
$270
Lis Zadravec Class: W, Oct 5-26, 5-7pm, Online
Nathaniel Williams Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 16, 7-9:30pm, Online Class 2: W, Jan 18-Mar 22, 7-9:30pm, Online
Make the most of this modern-day media, get that wowfactor in your artwork. Whether experienced artist or beginner, improve your compositions, understand color theory, as you learn to draw a variety of subjects, textures, and blending techniques. Critique and demos included. Classes recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
Learn to paint the landscape at night. We’ll discuss the challenges and possibilities in painting low-light landscapes and ways of seeing more accurately in difficult light conditions to create stronger work. Some topics covered include values, edges, materials, and techniques. All skill levels and materials are welcome. More info: nwilliams6991@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Colored Pencil Portraits
$195
Lis Zadravec Class: W, Feb 8-Mar 1, 5-7pm, Online
Learn to draw portraits in the classic way with the modernday media of colored pencils. Addressing structure, features, making better eyes, mouths, skin and hair. Achieving different skin tones and textures. You will benefit whether beginner or advanced. Critique and demos included. Classes recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting $318 Gavin Glakas Class 1: W, Sep 21-Nov 23, 7-9:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 4: W, Jan 25-Mar 29, 7-9.30pm, Yellow Barn
Learn to draw and paint like the masters! Work from live models to learn how to draw accurately, build structure with light and shadow, understand color, control edges and compose dynamically. For beginning to advanced students. Model fee extra. More info: gavinglakas@yahoo.com, 202.550.8806. Students under 18 welcome but you and your parent/guardian must obtain instructor permission prior to enrollment. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
GAVIN GLAKAS
39 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Thursday Introduction to Digital Painting with Procreate
Learning to Work with Opaque Watercolor- Gouache
Class 2: $270 Class 3: $300
Opaque Watercolor (gouache) is a wonderful medium. If you like working in watercolor or oil, you will like this medium because it is a blend of both and it is so easy to transport. Gouache was a favorite medium of Degas & Picasso. For all levels of students. More info: 301.964.1897 or walt@yellowbarnstudio.net. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Explore the fundamentals of digital painting, drawing and design using Procreate. Bring images to work from or create your own in class. Detailed instruction and feedback. All levels are welcome. Requires: iPad, Procreate app and Apple Pencil. More info: pmause2@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Painting from Photos - Yours or Mine
$315
Marcia Klioze Class 1: Th, Sep 22-Nov 10, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Mar 9, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
$325
Use photographs to create beautiful oil paintings. Students paint the subject of their choice- from portraits of animals or people to still-life or landscape while receiving instruction on techniques and the challenges of choosing a good photo. Demos, discussions, and personal instruction with each class. All skill levels. More info: kliozem@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Leonardo Ramos Arzuza Class 1: Th, Sep 22-Nov 17, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Mar 16, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn
Drawing is the foundation to all art forms and this class is a great place to start! Our class will work and focus on principles of drawing such as sighting and measuring, composition, and value. We’ll use our time to draw from still life and life model. Students under 18 welcome but you and your parent/guardian must obtain instructor permission prior to enrollment. More info: la_art@icloud.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Still Life and Landscape Oil Painting
$350
Walt Bartman Class 1: Th, Sep 15-Nov 17, 1-3:30pm, Online Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Mar 23, 1-3:30pm, Online
Penny Mause Class 2: Th, Sep 22-Nov 17, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online, 9 sessions Class 3: Th, Jan 19-Mar 30, No Class Feb 2, 9:30am12:30pm, Online
Basic Principles of Drawing
DRAWING & PAINTING
$300
Dipali Rabadiya Class 1: Th, Sep 15-Nov 17, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 3: Th, Jan 19-Mar 23, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn
Experience the power of warms and cools, complementaries, harmony, edges, shape-quality, variety, simplifying, loosening brushwork, elements of design, elements of light and shadow, the power of suggestion and seeing in terms of mass and shape relationships. There will be a strong emphasis on making your paintings more threedimensional. Paint from supplied photos or your own. All levels. More info: dipalirabadiyaarts@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions. MARCIA KLIOZE
40 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Making Digital Comics
$240
DRAWING & PAINTING Emerging Young Artists
$120
Utku Yavasca Class: Th, Sep 22-Nov 10, 1-3.30pm, Online
Denise Dittmar Class 2: Th, Sep 22-Oct 13, 6-8:30pm, Online
Explore all stages of digital comic book production will take place. Students will create a mini story by covering all stages of story creation, character design, stage design, page composition, sketch, line and coloring. All levels. More info: yavascautku@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions.
We will look for beauty and meaning in the arrangements of things in our world and in works of art. From focusing on a singular flower, shell or other object, we will get more complex and develop our drawing and painting skills. Working from photos and your own arrangements, we will explore symbolism, composition, form and color in our drawings and paintings. First using graphite, charcoal and color drawing media, we will then move to painting in watercolor, acrylic or oil. A suggested supply list is given before the first class. Info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 4 sessions.
Making Traditional Comics
$240
Utku Yavasca Class: Th, Jan 19-Mar 9, 1-3:30pm, Online
Learn to make comics on paper using different techniques such as ink, watercolor, acrylic and collage. Learn about basic comics narration and will focus on experimental expressions using traditional techniques, character design, stage design, and mixed techniques. Participants will complete a small story booklet with the story they have created. All levels. More info: yavascautku@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions.
Landscape: Color & Light
$315
Ann Schlesinger Class 1: Th, Sep 22-Nov 17, 4-6:30pm, Online Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Mar 23, No Class Mar 9, 4-6:30pm, Online
Explore landscape using a color-based approach to perceptual painting with a focus on composition. Color theory addressed: the interaction of color, color harmony, saturation and value contrast. All mediums welcome. Students paint independently between classes. Some experience is preferable. Students work during the week with lectures/critiques in class. More Info: arschlesingerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Creating with Light: Drawing on Our Virtues
$120
EMERGING YOUNG ARTISTS CLASS
Renee Sandell Class: Th, Dec 1-22, 4-6:30pm, Online
Drawing and Painting the Still Life as a Practice
Connect artworks with artistic experimentation, using white, metallic, and color on black paper. Engage in mark-making exercises that explore thematic virtues such as empathy, resilience, and gratitude. Create authentic Virtue Maps that reveal your ideas, ideals, and life purpose. All levels. More info: renee.sandell@gmail.com; visualfitness4all.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
$120
Denise Dittmar Class: Th, Jan 26-Feb 16, 6-8:30pm, Online
Beginning and Intermediate students will work from photo references to develop skills in representing people and the space around them. Demos are given by the instructor with plenty of class working time. Beginning with drawing tools, we will progress to opportunities to paint whether in watercolor, acrylic, or oil. Students are encouraged to develop their own longer project. A suggested supply list will be provided. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. Minimum age 13. 4 sessions.
41 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Mixed Media Approach to Painting Animals
Dynamic Figure Drawing: The Expressive Gesture
$270
This course will introduce students to the exciting world of mixed media. Using a variety of materials, students will learn to draw and paint portraits of animals, focusing on creating form, depth and realistic features. Demos will be included daily. Beginner/Intermediate skill-level suggested. More info: allymorganart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Gain confidence and finesse in figure drawing from-life! Learn how proportion, structure, rhythm, and composition contribute to the communication of expression and emotion. Techniques of modeling and building form with pastel, chalk, and charcoal will be covered. Model Fee extra. All levels welcome, some experience recommended. More info: stover.sami@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 9 sessions.
$295
Gita Mirshahi Class 1: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 7-9.30pm, Online Class 3: Th, Jan 19-Mar 9, 7-9.30pm, Online
Approaching Abstract in Painting
For artists who want to invigorate their work and push it to a new level by thinking abstractly. Students focus on the dynamics of composition, color relationships and harmony, surface qualities allowing them the artistic freedom to make pieces more visually powerful and compelling. All painting mediums welcome! $10 model fee paid in class. Students under 18 must have parent permission. More info: arschlesingerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Friday $210
Vian Borchert Class 1: F, Oct 7-Nov 18, No Class Nov 11, 9:30am-12pm, Arcade 201 Class 2: F, Jan 27-Mar 3, 9:30am-12pm, Arcade 201
Pastel Figure Drawing: Sketch to Finish
Bring impression and immediacy into finished pastel compositions. We will work with the live model in various length poses. Classical and modern techniques of drawing and color theory will be covered in depth through demonstrations and individual feedback. Model Fee extra. All levels welcome, some experience recommended. More info: stover.sami@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions.
$315
Ann Schlesinger Class 1: F, Sep 23-Nov 18, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: F, Jan 20-Mar 24, No Class Mar 10, 10am12:30pm, Yellow Barn
Start the weekend right! Paint from still life, landscape and/ or the figure as you develop your skills. See how light affects color, hone visual awareness and expand your technique. Color mixing, composition and how a painting “reads” is emphasized. Perceptual painting is finding the right spot of color in the right place. All levels. May be repeated. Model fee extra. More info: arschlesingerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
Class 1: $318 Class 2: $350
Samantha Stover Class 1: F, Sep 23-Nov 18, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 9 sessions Class 2: F, Jan 20-Mar 24, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Drawing mediums from charcoal, pen and ink, and colored pencils are utilized. Demos of line marks and shading are presented. Course covers a variety of studies such as still life. Designed for beginning and continuing students. More info and supply list: vianborchert@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions.
Joy of Painting
$315
Ann Schlesinger Class 1: F, Sep 23-Nov 18, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: F, Jan 20-Mar 24, No Class Mar 10,1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Great class to learn how to draw and paint in acrylics and explore all the nuances of this wonderful medium. Work on visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills and developing personal viewpoints. This class may be repeated as assignments are designed to meet the needs of all levels. Demo and lectures on composition, color theory, and much more. All levels. More info: pandouart@yahoo.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Beginning and Intermediate Drawing
Class 1: $275 Class 2: $305
Samantha Stover Class 1: F, Sep 23-Nov 18, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: F, Jan 20-Mar 24, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn, 10 sessions
Ally Morgan Class 1: Th, Sep 22-Nov 17, 7-9pm, Online Class 2: Th, Jan 19-Mar 16, 7-9pm, Online
Acrylic Painting
DRAWING & PAINTING
42
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Beginning Oil Painting
DRAWING & PAINTING
Basic Color Theory
$256
$305
Craig Amaral Class: F, Sep 23-Dec 2, 7pm-9:30pm, Online
James Vissari Class: Sa, Sep 17-Nov 12, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn
This course will answer all your questions about oil painting. Composition and design will be discussed, as well as color theory, materials, and studio safety. Students will be required to work on their own assignments. Lectures, critiques, and demonstrations will be included. All levels. More info: craig.amaral@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Learn the basics of Color Theory and color mixing. Make stronger and more beautiful paintings that demonstrate an understanding of color. Beginning to intermediate skill levels. Mixing the correct color, contrast and values. Info/ supply list: vissarij@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 9 sessions.
Saturday
Gita Mirshahi Class 2: Sa, Oct 1-Nov 19, 4.30pm-7pm, Online Class 4: Sa, Jan 21-Mar 11, 4.30pm-7pm, Online
Acrylic Painting
Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting $318
Great class to learn how to draw and paint in acrylics and explore all the nuances of this wonderful medium. Work on visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills and developing personal viewpoints. This class may be repeated as assignments are designed to meet the needs of all levels. Demo and lectures on composition, color theory, and much more. All levels. More info: pandouart@yahoo.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Gavin Glakas Class 2: Sa, Sep 24-Dec 3, No Class Nov 26, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 3: Sa, Jan 21-Mar 25, 10am-12:30pm, Yellow Barn
Learn to draw and paint like the masters! Work from live models to learn how to draw accurately, build structure with light and shadow, understand color, control edges and compose dynamically. For beginning to advanced students. Model fee extra. More info: gavinglakas@yahoo.com, 202.550.8806. Students under 18 welcome but you and your parent/guardian must obtain instructor permission prior to enrollment. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Play with Abstraction
$295
$258
Elisabeth Vismans Class 2: Sa, Feb 4-Mar 25, No Class Mar 18, 10am-12:30pm, Online
With their favorite medium students experiment with several forms of abstraction, study, and work in various abstract styles. Perfect class to learn how to loosen up. Lectures and painting in class are included. All skill levels. More info: elisabethvismans.com; elisabethvismans@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Figure Drawing
JAMES VISSARI
$325
Eric Westbrook Class 1: Sa, Sep 24-Nov 19, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: Sa, Jan 21-Mar 18, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn
Sunday
Learn to draw the human form accurately and expressively. Students will learn techniques to translate the model’s proportions and pose onto paper, emphasizing the underlying structure as well as the details of the figure. The class will be in-person, with models. Students under age 18 require parental permission to enroll. There will be an additional model fee. List of materials will be provided. All levels welcome. More info: westart1000@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions.
James Vissari Class: Su, Jan 22-Mar 19, 7-9:30pm, Yellow Barn
Basic Drawing
$305
Learn the basics of color theory and color mixing. Make stronger and more beautiful paintings that demonstrate an understanding of color. Learn to mix the correct color and values and to create contrast. Beginning to intermediate skill levels. Info/supply list: vissarij@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 9 sessions.
43
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Color Theory and Color Mixing
$270
DRAWING & PAINTING
Drawing and Painting
$270
Holly Buehler Class 1: Su, Sep 18-Nov 6, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: Su, Jan 15-Mar 5, 9:30am-12pm, Yellow Barn
Sarah Spector Class 1: Su, Sep 18-Nov 13, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: Su, Jan 22-Mar 19, 4-6:30pm, Yellow Barn
For stronger and more beautiful paintings that demonstrate an understanding of color. Organize your palette, and explore mixing hues. Express yourself with color in this beginning and intermediate level class, working mainly with oil and acrylic paints. Understand and develop the colors in your work as we explore its vibrant possibilities. Still life set up in the studio and demos. All levels. More info: hollybuehlerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions.
This is an introductory drawing and painting class. Students will learn a variety of techniques and approaches to improve their drawing and painting skills. Students will work in a positive and supportive environment. More info/supply list: sarahrealart@gmail.com Minimum age 15. 9 sessions.
Emerging Young Artists
MINI-SESSIONS (Sorted by Start Date)
Class 1: $280 Class 3: $210
Denise Dittmar Class 1: Su, Sep 18-Nov 13, No Class Oct 9, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 3: Su, Jan 22-Mar 19, No Class Feb 19, Mar 12, 1-3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 7 sessions
Intro to Colored Pencils Mini-Session Lis Zadravec Class: W, Sep 14-21, 5-7pm, Online
Everything and more about colored pencils. Whether experienced artist or beginner, this is the class for you. Learn all about this modern-day media -- color theory, how to draw a variety of subjects, textures; mark-making and blending techniques. Critique and demos included. Classes are recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
New and returning teen students will expand their drawing and painting skills in still life, landscape, portrait, the human figure, and working abstractly. Concepts in art are explored weekly and students will be able to develop their own projects. Bring your own sketchbook and drawing supplies. A $30 extra supply fee for drawing supplies, paint, paper and canvas is payable to the instructor. A suggested extra supply list will be given before the first class. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. For ages 13-16. 8 sessions.
Learn From A Ballerina: How To Paint Movement
$95
The History of Impressionism Mini-Session
$120
Irina Stotland Class: F, Sep 16-30, 1-3pm, Online
$150
French Impressionism, a major movement in painting that developed in France during the late 19th century. The class will review the most important works of the leaders of the group: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. All levels. More info: irinastotland@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Honorata Perzanowska Class 1: Su, Sep 18-Oct 9, 1:30-3:30pm, Online Class 2: Su, Oct 16-Nov 6, 1:30-3:30pm, Online Class 3: Su, Jan 15-Feb 5, 1:30-3:30pm, Online Class 4: Su, Feb 12-Mar 5, 1:30-3:30pm, Online
Learn how to paint movement from a world-renowned ballerina from Poland. Instructor will present a series of interactive exercises with a focus on different styles of art work, with the goal of each student growing in their own style. Lectures on different styles of painting, improvisation, gesture, speed, and rhythm. The instructor will also model as a ballerina. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. More info: honorataperzanowska@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Colored Pencils on Black Mini-Session $95 Lis Zadravec Class: W, Nov 9-16, 5-7pm, Online
Give your colored pencil drawings the Wow! factor you get when drawing on black paper. Learn professional colored pencil technique: color theory, how to draw a variety of subjects, textures, mark-making and blending techniques. Critique and demos included. Classes recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
44 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Learn From A Ballerina: How To Paint Movement Mini-Session
$75
Shiny Objects in Colored Pencil Mini-Session
Honorata Perzanowska Class 1: Su, Dec 4-11, 1:30-3:30pm, Online Class 2: Sa, Feb 11-18, 1:30-3:30pm, Online
Give your colored pencil drawings the Wow! factor you get with dazzling realism when drawing reflective surfaces. Learn professional colored pencil technique - color theory, how to draw a variety of subjects, textures, mark-making and blending techniques. Critique and demos included. Classes recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Learning to Work with Opaque Watercolor- Gouache Mini-Session
Opaque Watercolor (gouache) is a wonderful medium. If you like working in watercolor or oil, you will like this medium because it is a blend of both and it is so easy to transport. Gouache was a favorite medium of Degas and Picasso. For all levels of students. More info: 301.964.1897 or walt@yellowbarnstudio.net. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Join us painting Plein Air virtually. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. Info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Acrylic Painting Mini-Session
$140
Gita Mirshahi Class: Th, Dec 8-29, 7-9:30pm, Online
$115
Great class to learn how to draw and paint in acrylics and explore all the nuances of this wonderful medium. Work on visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills and developing personal viewpoints. This class may be repeated as assignments are designed to meet the needs of all levels. Demo and lectures on composition, color theory, and much more. All levels. More info: pandouart@yahoo.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions
Elisabeth Vismans Class: Tu, Dec 6-20, 4-6pm, Online
Painting in stripes challenges students to make something that seems so simple, more complex and interesting to look at. We will study artists who paint stripes, explore color relations, and composition of bands of color. All skill levels. More info: elisabethvismans.com; elisabethvismans@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Learn to Paint Snow Mini-Session
$100
Walt Bartman Class: Th, Dec 8-22, 1-3:30pm, Online
$100
Walt Bartman Class: Tu, Dec 6-20, 10am-12:30pm, Online
Paint in Stripes Mini-Session
$95
Lis Zadravec Class: W, Dec 7-14, 5-7pm, Online
Learn how to paint movement from a world-renowned ballerina from Poland. Instructor will present a series of interactive exercises with a focus on different styles of artwork with the goal of each student growing in their own style. Lectures on different styles of painting, improvisation, gesture, speed, and rhythm. The instructor will also model as a ballerina. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. More info: honorataperzanowska@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
Basic Principles of Landscape Painting Mini-Session
DRAWING & PAINTING
Paint like Pablo Picasso Mini-Session $110
$100
Elisabeth Vismans Class: Th, Jan 5-19, 4-6pm, Online
Walt Bartman Class: W, Dec 7-21, 10am -12:30pm, Online
Learn about the life and work of Picasso and paint in his style. Students explore cubism and paint objects from different vantage points. Also how to abstract step by step. All mediums, all skill levels. More info: elisabethvismans.com; elisabethvismans@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Learn to paint Snow. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
45 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Pastels and Gouache Painting Mini-Session
WORKSHOPS
$120
(sorted by start date)
Ann Wallace Class: Tu, Jan 17-Feb 7, 9:30am-12pm, Online
Oil Painting Bootcamp Workshop
Paint more loosely and confidently! Students will learn step by step approach to Alla Prima oil painting. Learn to see the colors, value, and saturation, as well as mixing color using a split primary palette- 2 yellows, 2 blues and 2 reds. Students will do quick and fun exercises to focus on loosening up brushwork. Demonstrations and one on one instruction with each student. All levels. Materials list/more info: dipalirabadiyaarts@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$120
Digital Painting Workshop
Ann Wallace Class: W, Jan 18-Feb 8, 9:30am-12pm, Online
$120
Penny Mause Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Sep 17-18, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Oct 15-16, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 3 Sa, Su, Nov 19-20, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 4: Sa, Su, Jan 21-22, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 5: Sa, Su, Feb 25-26, 10am-2pm, Online
Explore the magical medium of chalk pastels. Students will work from life or their own photographs of any subject. Class will include critiques, discussions of pastel masters and demonstrations. All levels are welcome. More info: annwallaceart@aol.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
Winter Wildlife in Colored Pencils Mini-Session
$160
Dipali Rabadiya Workshop: Sa, Su, Sep 10-11, 12:30-4:30pm, Yellow Barn
Explore chalk pastel and gouache painting. Each medium is vivid, opaque and luscious on its own or combined. Materials and techniques will be discussed while students learn about the masters. The course will have ongoing critiques and demonstrations. Students may work from life or their own photographs. Still life, portraits, figures, and landscapes are all appropriate subjects. All levels are welcome. More info: annwallaceart@aol.com Minimum age of 16. 4 sessions.
Exploring Pastels Mini-Session
DRAWING & PAINTING
A comprehensive two-day workshop featuring the fundamentals of digital painting, drawing and design using Procreate. Bring images to work from or create your own in class. Detailed instruction and feedback. All levels welcome. Class info/supply list: pmause2@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$95
Lis Zadravec Class: W, Jan 18-25, 5-7pm, Online
Learn professional animal drawing techniques in colored pencil. Learn to draw fur and feathers using the reductive technique, achieving amazing realism while improving your style in capturing animal features and structure. You will benefit whether beginner or advanced. Critique & demos included. Classes are recorded for you to re-watch. All levels. More info: lisarts.com@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Drawing Treasure Hunt: Seeing More Workshop
$75
Renee Sandell Workshop: Sa, Oct 1, 10am-12:30pm, Arcade 201
Stretch your creative muscles and deepen observation skills by exploring the beauty of a special location. Use simple and fun tools to create a Drawing Treasure Map that captures your discoveries. Engage in artful meditations and share your visual findings in community. All levels. More info: renee.sandell@gmail.com; visualfitness4all.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Paint the Chesapeake at Tilghman Island Workshop
$250
Walt Bartman Workshop: F, Sa, Su, Oct 14-16, 10am-5pm, Offsite
LIS ZADRAVEC
46
Join Walt Bartman at his studio on Tilghman Island for an inspirational plein air painting weekend. This workshop is for all levels of students and mediums. Lectures on drawing, color and composition, critiques, and demos will be included daily. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net; 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16, accompanied by a parent. 3 sessions.
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Pet Portrait Workshop
Encaustic & Mixed Media Painting Workshop
$95
Ally Morgan Workshop 1: Sa, Oct 15, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 2: Sa, Nov 12, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 3: Sa, Jan 21, 10am-2pm, Online Workshop 4: Sa, Feb 18, 10am-2pm, Online
Workshop includes painting and collage with wax, fusing, carving into wax, and experimenting with techniques. You can up-cycle existing art (drawings, prints, photos) if you like. Bring wood support (cut to size; max 14”). Additional mat board provided. All skill levels. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor. Masks and proof of vaccine immunization sent to the instructor at least 24 hours prior to workshop start. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
$90
Learn to Paint the Face and Portrait Workshop
Renee Sandell Workshop 1: Sa, Nov 5, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online Workshop 2: Sa, Dec 3, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online Workshop 3: Sa, Jan 21, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online Workshop 4: Sa, Feb 25, 9:30am-12:30pm, Online
$95
Kevin Berlin Workshop: Sa, Nov 19, 1-3:30pm, Online
This intensive workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait painting and gain real confidence to paint all the features of the face. Covers composition, color, and the fundamentals of anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders. Includes a live painting demonstration, some Renaissance art history, and a critique of student portraits (optional) submitted in advance of class. All levels. More info: info@kevinberlin.com; kevinberlin.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Strengthen your creative muscles as you refresh, stretch, and deepen your artistic skills. Explore 5 modes of visual thinking: memory, observation, imagination, narrative, and experimental approaches. Engage in mark-making exercises to create a collection of authentic visual evidence revealing your creative process. All levels. More info: renee.sandell@gmail.com; visualfitness4all.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Animal and Pet Portraits Workshop
$165
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard Workshop 1: Su, Nov 13, 12-5pm, Arcade 201 Workshop 2: Su, Feb 12, 12-5pm, Arcade 201
This workshop will focus on dogs and cats as our subjects. Students will work from photographs to create realistic and soulful pet portraits. While this workshop will focus on using watercolor, pens and colored pencils; all mediums are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged. More info: allymorganart@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Visual Fitness: Intensive Creativity Workout Workshop
DRAWING & PAINTING
$90
Holly Buehler Workshop: Su, Nov 13, 10am-2pm, Yellow Barn
Paint your favorite animal or pet with expression and personality. Explore mixing color and brush techniques to make your pet portraits come alive. This one day workshop is for beginning and intermediate levels, working mainly with oil and acrylic paints. Work from your personal photos (or images can be provided). Demo in class. All levels. More info: hollybuehlerart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
HOLLY BUEHLER
47 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Cow Painting Workshop
DRAWING & PAINTING
$250
Walt Bartman Workshop: Sa, Su, Jan 7-8, 10am-2pm, Online
Painting cows virtually. Learn to paint cows.This class will focus on drawing and learning color. Students will work from photos and sources. Lecture and critiques are included. This class is for all levels. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Learn to Paint Snow Workshop
$250
Walt Bartman Workshop: Sa, Su, Jan 21-22, 10am-4pm, Online
Learn to paint snow. Students will work from sources, including from life, sketches and photos. Learn to compose and work with color. Lectures and demos are included. This very popular course is designed for all levels of experience and may be repeated. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net or 301.964.1897. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Market and Brand Your Art Workshop
$95
WALT BARTMAN
Kevin Berlin Workshop: Sa, Jan 21, 10am-12:30pm, Online
Sunflower Painting Workshop
Monica Pittman Workshop: Sa, Su, Feb 11-12, 9:30am-3:30pm, Yellow Barn and Online
This intensive workshop will help you make giant improvements in marketing and branding for your artwork. Course will cover marketing strategy based on your strengths, success on social media, a website to impress, and the portfolio you need. Get a gallery! Learn the basics, the “new rules” and some well kept secrets for marketing your art. Class includes an (optional) review of each student’s personal marketing strategy. All levels. info@kevinberlin.com; kevinberlin.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Paint Seascapes Workshop
$150
Enjoy the warmth of painting sunflowers in February! We work from both still life and sunflower field photographs in this workshop. Instruction includes composition and color theory. Students have the option of taking the class onsite or online. This workshop is for beginner or intermediate levels working in acrylic, oil or watercolor. More info and supply list contact: Monicatpittman@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$250
Walt Bartman Workshop: Sa, Su, Feb 4-5, 10am-2pm, Online
Virtual Flower Painting Workshop
$250
Walt Bartman Workshop: Sa, Su, Feb 25-26, 10am-2pm, Online
The sea is a great subject to paint. Join Walt Bartman as he discusses, demonstrates and lectures on the history of seascape paintings. Students will learn composition, design and color. This class is for all levels. More info: walt@yellowbarnstudio.net. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
Learn to paint flowers, virtually! If you always wanted to learn to paint flowers this is the class for you. Students will work from home painting their own flower arrangement. Walt Bartman will teach you how to draw, compose, and paint flowers. Lectures on color, composition, and the history of flower painting will be given. This class is for all levels of students. More info: 301.964.1897 or walt@yellowbarnstudio. net. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
48 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Stone Tower Studio Resident Painting & Drawing Studio 301.634.5379
RESIDENT DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO
The Stone Tower Studio and Gallery at Glen Echo Park houses resident artists who bridge representational and abstract approaches to artmaking. The gallery showcases work in both traditional and nontraditional methods using a variety of media. Through instruction, artists champion experimentation and innovation in the artmaking process and promote these concepts through the “Art Clinic” program.
Full vaccinations are required for all Stone Tower classes and programs.
Just Add Water: Watercolor Pencils + Acrylics - Figure
Visitors are always welcome to see what the Stone Tower Studio has to offer.
Jordan Bruns Class: W, Sep 7-Oct 19, No Class Oct 5, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
Studio Director and Resident Artist J. Jordan Bruns
$240
Watercolor Pencils and Acrylics go together like peas and carrots. Use watercolor pencils to create a fantastic foundation while mapping/sketching out the figure painting. Acrylic paints are then added right on top of your watercolor pencil foundation in selective areas, bringing attention and focus to specific areas. It’s the perfect marriage of expressive and detailed painting. Please note there is a $40 model fee paid in class. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions.
Resident Artist - Mariana Kastrinakis STUDIO HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday from 12pm-5pm or by appointment (excluding class time) 301.634.5379 Chautauqua Tower 2nd and 3rd floors Contact: J. Jordan Bruns - jordan@jjbruns.com or Mariana Kastrinakis - mkastrin@gmail.com
Just Add Water: Watercolor Witchcraft
$240
Mariana Kastrinakis Class: W, Oct 12-Nov 16, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
If there ever is proof that magic is real, it resides in watercolor. When in the right hands, color springs from the brush like fireworks, pigment meanders through washes like it’s alive, and accidents strangely become the most interesting part of the painting. You will learn everything you need to know from brush types, to pigments, to paper weights, so you will feel comfortable with this beautiful medium. This Art Clinic is geared toward beginning and intermediate level students. More info: mkastrin@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions.
CLASSES (sorted by start date within each category)
JUST ADD WATER ART CLINICS Just Add Water is a series of art clinics designed around a theme. If the name doesn’t give it away, we’re adding water to water-based media to create incredible works of art. While each clinic explores a different medium in a fourweek burst, artists will find that what they learn in one clinic will be enhanced by other clinics in the series.
49 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
RESIDENT DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO
J. JORDAN BRUNS
Just Add Water: Ink Wash
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: W, Feb 22- Mar 15, 10:30am-12pm, Stone Tower Studio
Ink wash is not just monochrome watercolor. It is a medium that celebrates sunlight and deep shadow, abstract shapes and high realism. It’s a chance to show off tight drawing skills and allow for spatters and happy accidents. It can be as simple or as complex as you want to make it. This is a great Art Clinic for drawing students as well as students interested in water-based painting. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
MARIANA KASTRINAKIS
JUST GETTING STARTED ART CLINICS
Just Add Water: $160 Mix and Match Water Media Jordan Bruns Class: W, Oct 26-Nov 16, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
The Just Getting Started Art Clinic is here to prepare future artists with a strong foundation of drawing and painting skills. These Art Clinics lean heavily on drawingbased skills as drawing is the foundation of not only painting, but all visual art. Here you’ll find skills in learning to see, understanding composition, and color theory. Skills learned in the Just Getting Started Art Clinic will come in handy for all sequential Art Clinics as well as any medium you want to pursue thereafter.
Join us for the ULTIMATE art materials experimentation Art Clinic. We’ll work with you to find what mixed media technique works best for you. We have broken the options into “color” and “black and white.” From there, we’ll devise a plan of attack on the best method to create fun and beautiful works of art. Explore one option for all four classes or try a variety of different approaches. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Just Add Water: Pen and Ink
Just Getting Started: Foundation Drawing - Learning to See
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: W, Jan 11- Feb 1, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
From the quill, to the nib, to the ball point, pen and ink has made its mark for ages. Artists have found that each application of the pen has its own incredible line quality when used as a drawing tool. We’ll experiment with a few of these drawing tools to see what kind of lines we can make with them. Even more exciting: we’ll add water to our drawn line, extending the mark into a shape to produce expressive works of art. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
$160
(A) Jordan Bruns; (B) Mariana Kastrinakis Class 1: (A) Th, Sep 1-22, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 2: (B) W, Jan 11-Feb 1, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio
50
Drawing is the foundation of all visual art and in this Art Clinic, we’ll learn to translate our 3D world onto a 2D surface with surprising accuracy. We will explore artist perception, drawing proportions, and using plumblines and intersections to build a composition. So, grab your pencils and join us! You’ll never see the world the same way. Level: beginner to intermediate. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Just Getting Started: The Way of the Pencil
ALLA PRIMA ART CLINICS
$160
This “alla prima” (at first attempt) painting Art Clinic really gets to the heart of what representational painting is, just pieces of color on a canvas. Yet when the color is accurately mixed and placed next to other accurate pieces of color, the paint vibrates and tricks the eye into believing the marks are more than just paint. This workshop stresses application paint and color mixing to get an accurate painting the first time. An excellent Art Clinic for those who need practice mixing and “seeing color”.
(A) Jordan Bruns; (B) Mariana Kastrinakis Class 1: (A) Th, Sep 29-Oct 20, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 2: (B) W, Feb 22-Mar 15, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio
For years, drawing has played second fiddle to painting. This Art Clinic lets drawing stand on its own without being merely a prerequisite to a painting. Learn to “paint with a pencil” using graphite powder. Learn the importance of hard and soft edges, tonal gradations, space and atmosphere, and creating abstract instinctual compositions. Level: beginner to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Just Getting Started: Drawing and Painting
RESIDENT DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO
Alla Prima: Plein Air
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: Th, Sep 1-22, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
$160
When painting the great outdoors, alla prima is king. As the sun moves across the sky, our painting method must be quick to capture all the moments of dramatic light and shadow. We’ll practice the three steps in creating a fresh plein air painting: 1) identification of the color, 2) mixing the color, and 3) putting the color in the right spot. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
(A) Jordan Bruns; (B) Mariana Kastrinakis Class 1: (A) Th, Oct 27-Nov 17, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 2: (B) Th, Jan 12-Feb 2, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 3: (A) Th, Feb 23-Mar 16, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio
Explore the basics of translating your visual world to paper and/or to understand the fundamentals of painting, enabling you to pursue your artistic goals. Small class sizes ensure you have all the assistance you need. This course can be taken multiple times as “no experience” artists are advised to begin with drawing before moving to painting. Level: beginner to intermediate. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Alla Prima: Figure in Plein Air
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: Th, Sep 29-Oct 20, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
This Art Clinic combines figure painting and plein air painting. You’ll have ample opportunities to simplify the figure or transform the landscape into its basic shapes and exaggerate colors. On-site instruction will include mixing flesh tones that are bathed in natural light, paint application, and compositional guidelines in placing the figure in the plein air environment. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Alla Prima: Unfinished Figure
$160
Jordan Bruns Class 1: Th, Oct 27-Nov 17, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 2: F, Jan 13-Feb 3, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 3: F, Feb 24-Mar 17, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio
J. JORDAN BRUNS
This art clinic is about keeping the spontaneity and freshness alive in your figure painting. We’ll address how to map the figure out, mix beautiful flesh tones, and using negative space to gain a better handle on anatomy and proportions. We’ll practice the three steps in creating a fresh painting: 1) identification of the color, 2) mixing the color, and 3) putting the color in the right spot. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
51 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music APPLIED ANATOMY ART CLINICS
Applied Anatomy in Artmaking: Head and Neck
Do you need to know every bone? No. Muscle? No. Join the “Applied Anatomy Art Clinic” and we’ll sift through what is important and what’s deadweight. These clinics use easyto-understand instruction to complement our time working from the model. While each clinic explores a different part of the human body in a four-week burst, artists will find that what they learn in one clinic will be enhanced by other clinics in the series. Please note there is an additional $30 model fee paid in class.
Applied Anatomy in Artmaking: Torso
RESIDENT DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: Th, Feb 23-Mar 16, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
Head and Neck focuses on making the human skull more manageable. We’ll break down the typical planes of the skull and address the common differences you’ll find when observing different human heads. We also address how the neck bridges the skull to the torso and we’ll map out the important muscles, bones, and tendons in doing so. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: Th, Jan 12-Feb 2, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
ABSTRACT REPRESENTATION ART CLINICS
All about the Torso is well, all about the torso! Our first meeting will go over how arms, legs, and neck fit into the torso, and how the torso bends and tilts. We’ll look at the important muscles and bones, and discuss ways to effectively incorporate the knowledge into our drawings. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Abstract Representation
Class 1: $160
Jordan Bruns Class 2: $320 Class 1: F, Sep 2-23, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio Class 2: F, Sep 30-Nov 18, 1:30-4pm, Stone Tower Studio, 8 sessions
Abstract Representation is designed for artists with traditional backgrounds to think abstractly in their work. This class pushes your understanding of composition design, color relationships, and eye movement and promotes using your artistic license. This is an ideal class for artists who want to take their work to a new level. Please note there is a $20 model fee paid in class 2. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions
J. JORDAN BRUNS
J. JORDAN BRUNS
52 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING ART CLINICS
Experimental Drawing: Toned Paper
Celebrate the toned surface with all its different shades and colors. Typically for artists the paper is white, and we only draw line and/or shadow. With a toned paper, you have the opportunity to draw line, shadow, AND light! Regardless of whether you create the toned surface yourself, or if you begin with paper that has a tone or slight color, we’ll make incredible artwork drawing both shadow and light. Please note there is a $30 model fee paid in class. Level: intermediate to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: F, Sep 2-23, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
Artists know that crayons are not just for kids. These sticks are ideal for creating drawings with intense tones and color. Impressionists like Degas, and Post Impressionists like Lautrec and Seurat championed this incredible drawing tool applying line and shape in a variety of methods. We’ll borrow techniques from these masters and prove to our inner child that we’re never too old for crayons. Please note there is a $20 model fee paid in class. Level: intermediate to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
Experimental Drawing: Burnt Wood
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: F, Oct 28-Nov 18, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
Experimental Drawing emphasizes the artistic importance of drawing. We’ll explore a range of drawing methods: both traditional and nontraditional techniques. We’ll focus on increasing visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills, and understanding the steps of building a drawing.
Experimental Drawing: Conte Crayon
RESIDENT DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO
Experimental Drawing: Portrait
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: F, Jan 13-Feb 3, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
What’s in a likeness? Recent studies of face recognition have shown that the way we remember faces is by cataloging the ways they deviate from the norm. This session of Experimental Drawing looks at both the “norm” and how to recognize the deviations away from it. Please note there is a $20 model fee paid in class. Level: intermediate to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: F, Sep 30-Oct 21, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
Experimental Drawing: Out of Your Comfort Zone
There are so many types of burnt wood out there to draw with, we’re dedicating a whole Art Clinic to burnt wood! While working from still life and live model, we’ll use vine/willow, compressed, soft, hard, powdered charcoal and any others we can find along the way. Charcoal is such a great drawing medium you won’t ever get burnt out on it! Please note there is a $20 model fee paid in class. Level: intermediate to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
$160
Jordan Bruns Class: F, Feb 24-Mar 17, 10am-12:30pm, Stone Tower Studio
In this Experimental Drawing Art Clinic there will be no chance for you to just “zone out.” The amazing news is that you’ll find incredible mark making in your “Out of Comfort” drawings, a line so interesting you’ll wonder if you even drew it, and a new appreciation for creating distance between you and your work. Level: intermediate to advanced. More info: www.jjbruns.com/class-notes. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions.
53 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Glassblowing 301.634.2280 glenechoglassworks.com
GLASSBLOWING
Glassworks at Glen Echo Park is the DC area’s first glassblowing school. Classes are taught year-round for novice and advanced students. When classes are not in session, the studio is open for visitors to observe glassblowing and view the work of resident artist Paul Swartwood and the other Glassworks instructors.
Meet our Glassworks Team With almost 50 years of combined glassworking experience, our Glassworks teachers have personally guided thousands of people through the exciting process of blowing glass. Our focus is to give each student an in-depth experience of what it’s like to work with molten glass. We work in small groups to step you through the entire process of gathering, shaping, and blowing glass in our 2000° furnaces. Paul Swartwood, Resident Artist/Director Paul was first introduced to blown glass in 2000 at Salisbury University, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2002. After working as a team leader at Simon Pearce Glass in West Chester, PA, Paul moved back to Maryland and discovered his love for teaching all levels of Glassblowing to whomever may want to learn. Paul has taught and demonstrated in many studios over the last 20 years, but Glen Echo Park will always be his home base.
PAUL SWARTWOOD
CLASSES Discover Glassblowing Workshop
$135
Glassworks Staff Workshop 1: Su, Sep 11, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 2: Su, Sep 25, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 3: Su, Oct 2, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 4: Su, Oct 16, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 5: Su, Nov 13, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 6: Su, Nov 20, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 7: Su, Dec 4, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 8: Su, Dec 18, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 9: Su, Jan 8, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 10: Su, Jan 22, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio Workshop 11: Su, Feb 5, 10am-3pm, Glassworks Studio
Philip Valencia, Glassworks Faculty With a fantastic enthusiasm for teaching, Phil draws in students with his immediate energy. Teaching all levels of students, he masterfully guides everyone through the many steps needed to experience the material. When he’s not teaching, you can see Phil at a wide variety of venues, demonstrating and entertaining the crowd with his passion for glass. Ian Kessler-Gowell, Glassworks Faculty Ian Kessler-Gowell grew up in Falls Church, VA. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA where he earned a B.F.A. in glass. Ian is a former resident artist at the EnergyXchange in North Carolina, and has been teaching glassblowing classes for over 15 years. Ian has an amazing gift for teaching the complexities of glassblowing to all levels of students. With a calm attitude and huge breadth of knowledge on the subject, there’s almost nothing he can’t teach you about hot glass.
This exciting 1-day workshop will introduce you to the world of glassblowing! Includes demo by the instructors and discussions of studio equipment, techniques, safety and the history of glass. Come with questions! You will then have a chance to experience glassblowing when you create a piece of your own. Wear cotton clothing and closed-toed shoes. Supplies included. More info: glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
54 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Beginning Glassblowing
GLASSBLOWING
$585
Paul Swartwood Class 1: Tu, Sep 13-Oct 11, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 2: Tu, Oct 18-Nov 15, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 3: M, Nov 14-Dec 12, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 4: Tu, Dec 20-Jan 17, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 5: M, Jan 16-Feb 13, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 6: Tu, Feb 21-Mar 21, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio
For the novice student interested in learning the basics of glassblowing and building skill. There will be demonstrations and lectures by the instructors with a focus on learning through doing. The use of color will be introduced and teamwork will be emphasized. No prerequisites. Wear cotton clothing (no synthetics). Bring $25 to class for textbook; other supplies included. More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 16. 5 sessions.
GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS
Intermediate Glassblowing
$545
Paul Swartwood Class 1: Th, Sep 22-Oct 13, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 2: Th, Oct 20-Nov 10, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 3: Th, Dec 1-22, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio Class 4: Th, Jan 19-Feb 9, 6:30-10pm, Glassworks Studio
Designed for beginning students to continue focusing on clarity of form through repetition. Demonstrations of technique will be given. Teamwork will be emphasized. Small classes allow more intense work for each student. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning Glassblowing class. Supplies included. More info: paul@glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS
GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS
55 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
DRAWING & PAINTING
The Art Glass Center at Glen Echo is a school, a resource center, and a gallery for kilnformed glass that serves the Washington metropolitan area. The Center is directed by artists-in-residence who are committed to both teaching and creating. These artists, plus other professional glass artists, offer a variety of classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced students/artists. Classes offered include basic and advanced fused glass techniques, kiln casting, and jewelry.
FUSED GLASS 301.634.2273 artglasscenteratglenecho.org
Open Studio
The Center holds exhibits each year featuring the glass art of emerging artists, studio artists, faculty and students. The Art Glass Center Gallery presents a variety of functional and sculptural fused glass pieces produced by the faculty at the Center. These pieces showcase many of the techniques that are taught in the studio, and are available for purchase; in person and at: artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
Art Glass Studio Time-$20 per hour, Two-hour minimum required. Work independently on your kilnformed glass projects at the Art Glass Studio. Open Studio sessions are staffed by the Resident Artists and are designed to allow you to share space, ideas and energy with other glass artists. Previous fusing experience and an Open Studio Tutorial session are required. Firings, glass and materials are available for a fee; some tools are provided. As Open Studio times may be subject to change, attendees must reserve a space at least 24 hours in advance by signing up on the website at: https://www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org/ artglasscenteratglenecho.org/calendar/open-studio.
The Art Glass Center’s Studio and Gallery are open to the public Saturday, noon–4pm, Sunday, noon to 4pm, during Open Studio sessions, and by appointment (please email: info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org). Additional information on the AGC can be found on our website: artglasscenteratglenecho.org. PLEASE NOTE: Some classes require previous experience working with glass, or permission of the instructor. Contact the AGC for more information on class prerequisites. Most kilnforming classes have an additional date arranged for the pickup of projects. All classes are taught at the Arcade Art Glass Studio. Minimum age is 14 years for all classes unless instructor permission is obtained.
Day and Time Wed, 11am-3pm-Staff Sat & Sun (if no class is scheduled), Noon-4pm-Staff
Family & Friends Workshops & Parties
Everyone who attends Open Studio or participates in an AGC workshop or class, must show proof of Covid vaccination if they are eligible to receive the vaccine in accordance with the CDC guidelines.
The Art Glass Center presents special workshops, corporate retreats, parties, and events for groups. For further information, contact the Art Glass Center at 301.634.2273 or email info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
Art Glass Center Tour & Lecture Bring your adult group to the AGC for a tour of the center and a lecture on kilnformed glass techniques. For more information and to arrange a custom visit for your group contact the AGC at 301.634.2273 or email: info@artglasscenteratglenecho.org.
MICHELE RUBIN, PHOTO: GREG STALEY
56 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
FUSED GLASS
CLASSES (arranged by start date except for First Time Fusers) First Time Fusers Workshop
$285
(A) Michele Rubin; (B) Sherry Selevan Workshop 1: (A) Sa, Su, Oct 15-16, 10am-3pm, Art Glass Center Workshop 2: (B) Sa, Su, Jan 28-29, 10am-3pm, Art Glass Center
In this introduction to the art and techniques of fused glass you will gain the skills to create beautiful glass art through a mix of demonstrations and hands-on practice. Learn to design, cut and fire glass with three projects that require fusing, slumping and draping techniques. Become familiar with the kiln firing process and how artists use time and temperature. This workshop is a prerequisite for most of our other workshops. A complimentary two hour Open Studio voucher is provided upon completion. Supplies included. Proof of vaccination required for class attendees. Info: (A) michelerubinglass@outlook.com; (B) sherry@sgs-artglass.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
Images on Glass – Soup to Nuts!
SHERRY SELEVAN
Glass Reactions with Silver Workshop
$295
Janet Wittenberg Workshop: Sa, Su, Oct 8-9, 10am-2pm, Art Glass Center
Explore the array of Bullseye glass containing minerals and metals. Find out the effects of combining the glass in various ways to produce a chemical reaction and introducing silver as a reactive component. Students will create a variety of samples which will be used as a reference to create their final project. No previous experience required. All supplies included. More info: glasshabitat@glasshabitat.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions.
$350
Sherry Selevan Class: Tu, Sa, Su, Oct 4-23, Tu, Oct 4-18, 6:30-9pm, Sa, Su, Oct 22-23, 10am-3pm, Online and Art Glass Center
If you want to add imagery including photographs to your glass artwork, then this hybrid class is for you! In a 3-session overview of Photoshop on Zoom, learn quick techniques to get started in Photoshop, then more sophisticated ones to really give your glass imagery impact. By the end of the zoom classes, you will have created bold graphics and subtle halftones. The next weekend, you will add your image(s) to glass using several techniques: laser-printed decals, screen printing, and sandblasting. More info: sherry@sgs1.net. Minimum age: 14. 5 sessions
Kiln Formed Holiday Ornaments Workshop
$320
Michele Rubin Workshop: F, Sa, Su, Nov 4-6, F, 6-9pm, Sa 10am-2pm, Su, 9:30am-12pm, Art Glass Center
Sparkling glass ornaments make wonderful holiday gifts and family heirlooms. Start or continue a tradition with our tree ornament workshop. You will design a custom glass sheet that will be fired and cut to create 10-12 trees. The fun continues as you decorate your trees with fired glass balls and other sparkles/ribbons. No prior fusing experience needed. All supplies Included. More info: michelerubinglass@outlook.com. Minimum age:14 or permission of instructor. 3 sessions.
57 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Glass Menorah Workshop
$295
FUSED GLASS
Fused Glass Jewels and Pendants Workshop
Mary Wactlar Workshop: Sa, Su, TBD, Nov 12-13, 10am-2pm, Art Glass Center
$295
Mary Wactlar Workshop: F, Sa, Su, Jan 20-22, F, 6-9pm, Sa, 10am-2pm, Su, 10am 12pm, Art Glass Center
Learn the glass techniques needed to create a one-ofa-kind Menorah. Students may choose from a variety of design options. Basic glass cutting and assembling will be covered. In the final session, students will affix the Menorah candle cups. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Minimum age 14, or by permission of instructor. More info: mwactlar@yahoo.com. 3 sessions.
Learn techniques to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. The class will use dichroic, iridized and colorful fusing glass to make pieces that can be used as pendants, bracelets, earrings, key chains, or inserts into other glass artwork. Techniques will include designing, glass cutting, fusing, bubble production, etching and glass layering. Learn finishing techniques to create a professional look. No previous experience required. Supplies included. More info: mwactlar@yahoo.com. Minimum age 14. 3 sessions.
Glass Casting Three Ways Workshop
$325
Mary Wactlar, Sherry Selevan Workshop: Sa, Su, Th, Feb 25-Mar 2, No Class Feb 27-Mar 1, Sa, Su, 10am-3pm, Th, 6-8pm, Art Glass Center
Learn three different approaches to casting. Each one will use different techniques which result in cast glass with varying looks and level of detail. If you’ve ever been intrigued by casting, here’s your chance to compare the results using different techniques. The big reveal will occur during session three. No previous casting experience required. All supplies included. More info: Sherry Selevan (sherry@sgs1.net) and Mary Wactlar (mwactlar@yahoo.com). Minimum age 14. 3 sessions.
MARY WACTLAR
Glass Fusing Holiday Camp (Ages 10-14) $295 Mary Wactlar Workshop: Tu, W, Th, Dec 27-29, 10am-1pm, Art Glass Center
Explore the techniques needed to fuse glass. Learn how to cut and design glass to make several pieces, including a plate and a draped glass vase or candle holder. Make a glass mosaic using traditional mosaic principles and modern fusing techniques. Learn how to tack fuse while making a pocket vase or a sun catcher. Supplies included. More info: mwactlar@yahoo.com. 3 sessions.
Glass Crazy Quilt Workshop
$295
Janet Wittenberg Workshop: Sa, Su, Jan 14-15, 10am-2pm, Art Glass Center
Create a variety of patterned glass, using powders, stencils and various glass components. We’ll then cut the patterned glass into shapes, and incorporate them in various ways to create a final glass quilt project. You’ll be able to choose from several shape and design options for your final project, and you’ll have plenty of pattern pieces left over to create more glass quilts beyond this workshop! Previous cutting experience recommended. All supplies included. More info: glasshabitat@glasshabitat.com. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. JANET WITTENBERG
58 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Teen Visual VisualArts Arts &&Music Music
Music for Children, Teens and Adults 301.320.2770 washingtonconservatory.org
DRAWING & PAINTING MUSIC
The Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park is one of the 15 nationally accredited community and precollegiate music schools in the United States. Since 1984, WCM has served students of all ages and levels through individual lessons, classes, and ensembles. Students may study without audition with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. For detailed faculty biographies: washingtonconservatory.org. We are happy to offer guidance and speak with you about you or your child’s musical needs. 301.320.2770. Lessons are offered either in-person or online.
Private Piano Lessons
Instrumental Ensembles
Children, teens and adults - beginners, intermediate, and advanced - may enroll in 30 minute, 45 minute or one hour weekly piano lessons, with highly credentialed and performing artist faculty. No audition required. Learning piano is a great basis for learning music in general, and to prepare for playing other instruments. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/studentinquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org.
Classical and jazz ensembles are arranged on a weekly basis for students of similar age and ability. Call: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.
Concerts and Events Concerts and special events for children, families, and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory performing artist faculty members and guests at various times throughout the year both online and in person when it is safe to do so. For information: washingtonconservatory.org and 301.320.2770.
Individual Study on All Instruments and Voice Guidance is happily provided to students of all ages in choosing instruments for private study to meet each individual’s goals. Lessons are offered on piano, guitar, voice, all strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. 30-minute, 45-minute, and one-hour private weekly lesson options. To begin private lesson enrollment, you may use this form: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll/ student-inquiry-form/ or call: 301.320.2770. For more information: washingtonconservatory.org.
Chamber Music Coaching for Preformed Ensembles In-person chamber music coaching for beginning, intermediate, or advanced preformed ensembles are arranged on an individual basis. Coaching with performing artist faculty is provided for amateur chamber music ensembles who would like to refine their ensemble playing or work on specific repertoire. A one-time coaching session or multiple coaching sessions are available. For more information and to arrange coaching, call 301.320.2770.
Build your own Music Class Is there something musical you would specifically like to learn – an instrument or topic about music? For a preformed group of six or more, we are happy to hear your ideas and offer suggestions for tailor-made group classes to address your special interests. Give us a call to discuss: 301.320.2770. Minimum 5 sequential weekly to maximum 15 weekly classes.
For our current Covid 19 Policies, please visit our website: https://www.washingtonconservatory.org/covid19/
59 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music CLASSES
Continuing Ukulele
$184
Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
(sorted by start date within category)
Guitar & Ukulele Classes Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
MUSIC
Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the song you really want to play. Beginning Uke or equivalent required. Bring ukulele & notebook. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
$184
Mike Kligerman Class: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 6-7pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time at all. Bring guitar & notebook. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
Songs With Friends
$184
Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 9-10pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 9-10pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
For guitar and ukulele players. From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono and beyond, expand your technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We’ll pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
Holiday Songs Guitar/Ukulele Workshop $27 Mike Kligerman Workshop: Th, Dec 1, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Learn to play your favorite holiday songs in this fun workshop. Chords and words will be provided as well as tips on leading a group sing-along. Seasonal music spans the ages and styles and is a great way to improve your playing. Bring your guitar/ukulele and voice! More info: 301.320.2770; www.washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Beginning Ukulele
$184
Mike Kligerman Class 1: Th, Sep 29-Nov 17, 7-8pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 7-8pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Intermediate Guitar
$184
Mike Kligerman Class: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 6-7pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Guitar and notebook required. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Have ukulele & notebook ready. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions.
60 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Folk Music Classes Introductory Irish Fiddle
MUSIC
Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle $345
$207
Tina Eck Class 1: W, Sep 14-Nov 9, 7-8pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: W, Jan 25-Mar 22, 7-8pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Mitchell Fanning Class 1: W, Sep 7-Dec 21, No Class Nov 23, 7:30-8:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: W, Jan 25-May 3, 7:30-8:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich mostly aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire & listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in key of D and recording device. More info: Tinaeck@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 9 sessions.
For adult violinists who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances, and more. Great ear training, great fun! Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide their own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 18. 15 sessions.
Intermediate/Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
$207
Tina Eck Class 1: W, Sep 14-Nov 9, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: W, Jan 25-Mar 22, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explores additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tune forms. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device. More info: Tinaeck@yahoo.com. Minimum age 13. 9 sessions.
WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Intermediate Irish Fiddle
$345
Mitchell Fanning Class 1: W, Sep 7-Dec 21, No Class Nov 23, 8:30-9:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: W, Jan 25-May 3, 8:30-9:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
This class is designed for more experienced violin students and those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to continue their studies and learn more advanced and complex tunes. Field trips to local Irish sessions. Students must provide their own instrument. Minimum age 18. 15 sessions. WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
61 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Beginning Irish Bodhran
MUSIC
SINGING CLASSES
$156
Jesse Winch Class: M, Oct 17-Nov 21, 6-7pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
(sorted by start date)
Class focuses on traditional Kerry-style of playing emphasizing drum positioning, stick control, basic styles. Tune types include jig, reel, hornpipe, slip jig, slide, polka. Discussion of definition, characteristics of Irish traditional music including history, role of percussion. Students must provide their own instrument. More info: jessewinch@hotmail.com. Minimum age 10. 6 sessions.
Bouzouki & Guitar Accompaniment for Irish Traditional Music
$207
Keith Carr Class: Tu, Nov 15-Jan 17, No Class Dec 27, 7-8pm, Washington Conservatory of Music WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Covers techniques of accompaniment for jigs, reels, hornpipes, etc., with focus on rhythm patterns, constructing chord progressions. Well-known session tunes serve as examples. Also discussed: “session survival,” playing in an ensemble. Recording device helpful. Must provide your own instrument. More info: 703.969.6909 or keithcarr@mac.com. Minimum age 15. 9 sessions.
Irish Tenor Banjo & Mandolin
Encore Rocks
Jeff Dokken Class 1: W, Sep 7-Dec 21, No Class Nov 23, 12:30-2pm, Ballroom Back Room Class 2: W, Jan 11-Apr 19, 12:30-2pm, Ballroom Back Room
$207
If you love to sing the music of the fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond, you’ll love Encore ROCKS, Encore’s Rock n Roll Chorus! Repertoire includes music you grew up singing - and perhaps some music your kids enjoyed, too! Encore ROCKS at Washington Conservatory at Glen Echo Park is under the direction of Jeffrey Dokken. He brings to rehearsals a light, patient, humorous and friendly attitude that will engage and inspire. ROCK ON! More info: info@creativity.org; encorecreativity.org. Minimum age 55. 15 sessions.
Keith Carr Class: Tu, Nov 15-Jan 17, No Class Dec 27, 8-9pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Covers Irish melody style playing for mandolin & four-string banjo tuned GDAE. For advanced beginner & intermediate level players. Students must already have at least basic proficiency on their instrument and be capable of playing and learning by ear. Well-known session tunes serve as examples & include reels, jigs, hornpipes. Recording device helpful. Must provide your own instrument. More info: 703.969.6909 or keithcarr@mac.com. Minimum age 15. 9 sessions.
Irish Bodhran Refresher
$195
Washington Conservatory Encore Chorale
$195
Ingrid Lestrud Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Dec 22, No Class Nov 24, 12:30-2pm, Ballroom Back Room Class 2: Th, Jan 12-Apr 20, 12:30-2pm, Ballroom Back Room
$94
Jesse Winch Class: M, Jan 9-23, 6-7pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Love to sing? Are you over 55? You are sure to enjoy the Encore Chorale in rehearsing exciting four-part (SATB) repertoire in preparation for concerts at venues such as the Kennedy Center. No auditions and singers may sit for rehearsals and performances. Tuition includes music and rehearsal CD. More info: info@encorecreativity.org. Minimum age 55. 15 sessions.
This multi-level refresher class focuses on traditional Kerrystyle of playing emphasizing drum positioning, stick control, basic styles and finding the downbeat. Tune types include the jig, reel, hornpipe, slip jig, slide, and polka. Class will informally discuss the definition and characteristics of Irish traditional music including history and the role of percussion. Students must provide their own instrument. More info: jessewinch@hotmail.com. Minimum age 10. 3 sessions.
62 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Intermediate Voice for Adults
$345
Singing for Adults
Jennifer Suess Class 1: M, Sep 12-Dec 19, 7:30-8:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music Class 2: M, Jan 30-May 8, 7:30-8:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
$345
Jennifer Suess Class: M, Jan 30-May 8, 6:30-7:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Yes, you can sing! It’s never too late to learn! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up your voice for the best sound, range, and vocal health, how to stay in tune, and how changes in posture and breathing can help you sing. You will learn a technique that applies to all styles of music, along with basic skills in reading notes and pitches. Info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 18. 15 sessions.
This class is designed for more experienced singers and those who have taken Introduction to Singing for Adults and want continued refinement of vocal skills. Prerequisite: one year of Introduction to Voice, or upon the recommendation of the instructor after an audition. Audition requirement: a prepared piece with audio accompaniment (no vocal track). To schedule a call: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory. org. Minimum age 18. 15 sessions.
Introduction to Singing for Adults
MUSIC
$345
Jennifer Suess Class: M, Sep 26-Jan 9, No Class Dec 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Washington Conservatory of Music
Yes, you can sing! It’s never too late to learn! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up your voice for the best sound, range, and vocal health, how to stay in tune, and how changes in posture and breathing can help you sing. You will learn a technique that applies to all styles of music, along with basic skills in reading notes and pitches. Info: 301-320-2770; washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 18. 15 sessions.
63 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs
PUPPETRY
Puppetry 301.634.5380 thepuppetco.org
We’re excited to offer our first full season under new management! Presenting a mix of tried and true Legacy productions (1983-2020) and brand new Premiere productions (2021 and beyond), we can’t wait to see you!
What are Legacy and Premiere productions, you ask? Well, as we hope to reimagine and expand what you see at the Puppet Co., we also want to honor where we came from. So, Legacy productions are the shows created and performed by our founders, who retired in July of 2020. You’ll see the shows you know and love, like Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker, and so many more! Premiere productions are the new shows we’ll be creating for you! You’ll see additional puppetry styles, new stories, and hopefully see yourself in some of the characters on stage.
Ticket Prices for MAIN STAGE productions:
Out of an abundance of caution given the ongoing pandemic and its twists and turns, we are continuing stringent safety precautions for everyone at the Puppet Co., on stage and off. For more information about how we are working to keep everyone safe, visit thepuppetco.org/faq.
Tickets are $8 and are required for all patrons 2 and up and for little ones who are starting to crawl or walk. Please help us make sure there’s enough space for everyone when you’re considering if your child needs a ticket.
We hope to see you soon!
THE PUPPET CO. STAFF
Adults and Children 2 Years and Older: $15
Adults must accompany children under 8 years old! Group rates (per person) are available with advance reservation through the Box Office: • Groups of 20 or more: $9 • Groups of 50 or more: $8 • Groups of 100 or more: $7
Ticket Prices for TINY TOTS Performances:
Artistic Director: Elizabeth Dapo Executive Director: Toni Goldberg Front of House Staff: Valarie McFatter, Dillon Mitcham, Dre Moore, Ebie Prideaux, Maggie Rocha, Jackie Rogers Intern: Joey Lane
BOX OFFICE HOURS Wednesday-Sunday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Please note, our lobby is open for all of our box office hours. We may ask you to come back to look at the displays a bit later if we’re in the middle of a show.
PERFORMANCE TIMES MAINSTAGE performances: Each show is different for this fall and winter! Check out our website for details at thepuppetco.org All patrons over age 5 are required to show proof of Covid 19 vaccination
PHOTO: GEPPAC
64 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Children’s Classes and Programs Puppet Boot Camp
GAME NIGHTS FOR GROWN UPS Join us for an evening of all sorts of games themed around our Mainstage shows! Participate in classic board games, card games, role playing and storytelling, and party games, or just come to see a bit from the show and meet some of the cast and crew.
Develop your puppetry muscles, literally! Each session will provide a full body workout using a variety of movement styles, focusing on the parts of the body most used by puppetry practice. Team taught with lead teacher Danny Pushkin. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions.
Please visit our website for upcoming programs.
PARTY ROOM RENTALS
The Great Puppet Co. Build Off
Pandemic safety permitting, party room rentals inside the Puppet Co. will be available in the near future. Contact our Box Office for more information at 301.634.5380. In the meantime, we’d love to see your party as a group ticket sale! Discounts available through the Box Office.
$225
Kristina Hopkins Class: Th, Jan 12-Mar 2, 7:30-9pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Everyone wins this puppet building competition! No previous experience required, and your imagination is the limit. Learn skills in mini-challenges, and work towards your personal masterpiece. Team taught by lead teacher Kristina Hopkins, with special guests Dre Moore, Liz Dapo, and more! More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Please see a detailed list of upcoming events and performances at: thepuppetco.org
ADULT & TEEN CLASSES
Peer Share Puppetry Workshop: $45 Professional Development for Educators
(sorted by start date)
Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Feb 11, 4-6pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
$45
Penny Russell Workshop: Sa, Oct 1, 4-6pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Come to share and workshop your favorite, or most challenging, puppet experiences! Have a classroom puppet character? Introduce them to us. Want to add puppetry to a book exploration or math lesson? Bring the book or lesson. We’re here to learn from each other. This course will qualify for PD/Continuing Ed requirements in most cases. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. Minimum age 18. 1 session.
Bring your favorite picture book and we will workshop ideas to support the book. Work hands on with the Puppet Co.’s selection of hand puppets, or any materials you bring with you. This course will qualify for PD/Continuing Ed requirements in most cases. More info: pennyspuppets@hotmail.com. Minimum age 18. 1 session.
History of Puppet Theatre
$80
Danny Pushkin Class 1: Su, Nov 6-13, 3-5pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse Class 2: Sa, Jan 14-28, 3-5pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Games start at 7:30pm; show teaser at 8:30pm.
Puppetry and Books- Professional Development for Educators Workshop
PUPPETRY
$60
Kristina Hopkins Class: Th, Nov 3-10, 7:30-9:30pm, The Puppet Co. Playhouse
An interactive talk and exploration of the history of puppet theatre with expert Puppeteer Kristina Hopkins, who holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Theatre Practice with a focus on Puppetry from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
65 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Teen Visual VisualArts Arts &&Music Music
Performance 301.587.3835 revelsdc.org
DRAWING & PAINTING MUSIC
For nearly 40 years, Washington Revels has presented seasonal celebrations throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. area. We use performance, education, and community engagement to revive, sustain, expand, and celebrate cultural traditions — in music, dance, storytelling, and drama — that bind people together in spirit and joy. Washington Revels strives to illustrate the world’s common humanity, connecting all people in a community that stretches across ethnic, cultural, and religious divisions, and through time. Our diverse programs include The Christmas Revels, spring celebrations, programs for Black History Month and Juneteenth, community sings, programming for families and children, and many more events throughout the year.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
This holiday, join Washington Revels for a homegrown celebration of the Winter Solstice that honors our shared American roots. Our 39th annual Christmas Revels production follows the Scots-Irish migration to the mountains of Appalachia, where the community gathers to celebrate “Old Christmas”. As the new families arrive, they are invited to share their traditions and trade melodies, creating a rich quilt of music, dance and story, both ancient and new. Fiddle tunes, traditional dance, and rituals like the Scottish “Hogmanay” intertwine with folk songs and ballads, shape-note hymns, African-American spirituals and more, in this high-spirited American céilí!
The Christmas Revels: Celtic Crossroads 8 Performances, December 10-11 and 16-18, 2022 Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Join our cast of over 100, ages 8-80, and bring to life an eclectic program of songs from ancient Latin chants to contemporary music. Visit revelsdc.org for more information on purchasing tickets or to make a tax-deductible donation.
Our multigenerational cast–ages 8 to 80–will be joined by the Whiskey Before Breakfast Band, Washington Revels Brass, along with local tradition-bearers in a fully staged holiday production featuring rousing traditional songs, seasonal carols, ancient hymns, lush folk ballads, and all of the familiar Revels singalongs.
WASHINGTON REVELS
WASHINGTON REVELS
66 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
Photography 301.634.2274 glenechophotoworks.org
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photoworks is a unique learning center providing a personalized atmosphere for students to develop their visual photography talents. Small classes in both digital and film mediums and professional faculty lead each student through the technical and aesthetic approaches to photography.
Photoworks Studio
Internship
Photoworks Studio is located in the Arcade building on the first floor. The studio is equipped for analogue and digital photography. The studio provides b/w film development and printing with an enlarger for each student, two film developing rooms and a mat cutting area. The digital studio is equipped with six iMacs, scanners and two Epson printers. Laptops are encouraged for the digital student. A comprehensive photography library is available to examine the masters of photography.
Photoworks provides internship opportunities for high school and college students during the academic year and summers. The program introduces the students to all facets of Photoworks’ operation – gallery sitting, all Park events, use of film and digital labs, event photography. Check the website for teen photo gatherings. Instructors encourage teens to join the summer youth program as teacher assistants.
Visit glenechophotoworks.org for details on exhibits, introduction to the faculty, classes and workshops exhibits and weekend workshops plus the monthly Sunday Coffee & Critique dates.
Coffee & Critique - FREE! Join with photographers from the metropolitan area for a 2 hour jam session led by a faculty member to view and discuss your photos over coffee and bagels. This is a “Prints “ONLY” photo session led by Karen Keating. The sessions are monthly except August. The monthly sessions sign-ups are through EventBrite for safe distancing! Refreshment donation welcome. Minimum age 15.
Photography Gallery The gallery space provides an opportunity for emerging and professional photographers to exhibit their work. Exhibitions highlight both professional and student work. Exhibit announcements with details can be found on Photoworks website. All Photoworks exhibits begin with an opening night conversation led by the juror. Check the website for additional information.
Sundays, 10am – noon September 11, October 23, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 5, March 19
Photoworks requires all students and instructors who are teaching and attending classes in-person at Photoworks to be vaccinated for the health and safety of everyone. Students enrolled in classes at Photoworks must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. The Vax card can be the original hard copy, a photo on their phone or an app that shows proof of vaccination. Montgomery County mandates are the standards for masks and distancing at Photoworks.
Professional Photo Services Photoworks faculty will provide professional services upon request such as one-on-one tutorials, art portfolio reviews for adults and high school students preparing portfolios for college applications. Contact Photoworks instructors or Karen Keating; karenkeating5002@gmail.com for details.
Classes with the Zoom icon next to the title are taking place online.
67 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music CLASSES
Foundation: Digital Editing & Printing with Photoshop and Lightroom
Photoworks has new course categories. “Foundation” courses are entry or introductory level class. They can be darkroom, digital or historical process based. “Focus” courses are more detailed classes, more intense explorations. Within each category, you will find both weekly classes and workshops of shorter duration.
$350
Richard Batch Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Oct 27, 9:30am-12pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Th, Dec 8-Feb 2, No Class Dec 29, 9:30am-12pm, Photoworks Studio
Learn the skill sets of Photoshop and/or Lightroom to edit your images in your favorite program. Maximize the potential of your image. Also, learn the best way for organizing photos, calibrating your monitor, choosing a paper & choosing a printer. Lots of instructional handouts and tips make work easier! We print in class. Skill level beginner. More info: rabatch@comcast.net; richardbatch.com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Foundation Classes (sorted by start date)
Foundation: Digital Photography Intro - $350 Camera Controls & Composition Richard Batch Class 1: Tu, Sep 6-Oct 25, 9:30am-12pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Tu, Dec 6-Jan 31, No Class Dec 27, 9:30am-12pm, Photoworks Studio
Foundation: Intro to Black and White Darkroom Photography
$350
Peter Kozloski Class 1: Th, Sep 15-Nov 17, 6-10pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Th, Dec 1-Feb 9, No Class Dec 29, 6-10pm, Photoworks Studio
Learn to take sharp, correctly exposed pictures by understanding ISO, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, white balance, resolution, and other camera functions. Composition guidelines taught, and students’ pictures are critiqued. We also discuss photography as an art form. Students receive instructional handouts for reference. Suitable for DSLR and compact cameras. Skill level beginner. More info: rabatch@comcast.net; richardbatch. com. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions.
Foundation: Getting Started Shooting Video
PHOTOGRAPHY
This course is for those who love taking black and white photos and want to learn the basics of developing film and printing in the darkroom. Content covers camera function, metering and making good exposures, film processing, and basic to intermediate darkroom printing. This course is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Black and White Darkroom program and the Sunday Open Darkroom at Photoworks. Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate. Supplies Needed: working film camera of any format, black and white film, black and white photo paper. More info: pkozloski@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
$400
Jake Cross Class 1: Tu, Sept 6-Nov 29, 7-9pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Tu, Dec 6-Feb 28, 7-9pm, Photoworks Studio
Foundation: Teen Photography Night Workshop at Photoworks (Ages 14-18)
$20
Karen Keating Class 1: F, Sep 16, 6:30-8:30pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: F, Oct 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Photoworks Studio Class 3: F, Nov 18, 6:30-8:30pm, Photoworks Studio
A beginner level class about shooting video with a digital camera, DSLR or Mirrorless camera. Topics will include the way to handle different aspects of image capture in video, such as exposure frame rate, stabilizing, monitoring, and focusing. Students will then create their own video assignments, and then the class will critique. More info: cross.jake1@gmail.com; 202.817.1545. Minimum age 14. 13 sessions.
Teens with a range of photography skills are invited to explore historic Glen Echo Park. iPhones for capture of images to share with the class; introduction to film darkroom and journal collages. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. 1 session.
68 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
PHOTOGRAPHY
Foundation: Intro to Adobe Lightroom $360 Classic for Digital Photography
Foundation: Introduction to Historic Photo Processes
Alec Dann Class 1: W, Sep 28-Nov 9, No Class Oct 5, 7-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: W, Jan 11-Feb 15, 7-9:30pm, Online
Mac Cosgrove-Davies Class: Tu, Oct 11-Nov 15, 7-10pm, Photoworks Studio
This introductory class covers both theory and practice. Class discussion will survey early processes and photography’s evolution. Hands-on practice will introduce two processes: cyanotype and gum bichromate. Both can produce beautiful, creative imagery and once mastered can be practiced at home without a darkroom. Skill Level: Beginner. More info: gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions.
Learn how to organize your digital photographs and bring them to life with adjustments that are powerful and easyto-learn. Work with photographs from your camera, phone or scanner and push your photography in new directions. Class will include live software demonstrations plus hands-on practice with your own images. Classes on Zoom with recordings available afterward. Skill level: Beginner. Requirements: Adobe Photography Plan subscription. More info: alec.dann@verizon.net, alecdannarts.com. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions.
Foundation: iPhone Photography Explored
$250
Foundation: Don’t Be Afraid of Photoshop $125 Stephen Greenberg Class: Th, Oct 13-20, 7-9pm, Photoworks Studio
Photoshop™ is THE standard for digital editing, but it’s scary. This course removes the fear for the absolute beginner. It covers the absolute basics: What is Photoshop? Do I need Photoshop AND Lightroom? What tools should I know? Students can bring their own digital images (including cell phone images) for a hands-on editing session. Beginner level. More info: Patzere4@gmail.com; 301.526.4078. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$175
Sue Bloom Class: Tu, Oct 4-25, 7-9pm, Online
We carry a computer and camera in our pocket, allowing us to take high quality photographs. Do you want to know how to take better photos with your iPhone? Explore the native camera abilities, as well as helpful apps, that are curated for you. Learn to comfortably navigate your iPhone camera. More info: sue@suebloom.com; 410.259.1398. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
STEPHEN GREENBERG
69 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Foundation: Getting Your Photos Seen
PHOTOGRAPHY
$195
Tom Sliter Class: Sa, Oct 15-29, 10-11:30am, Photoworks Studio
Explore the world of taking images off your phone or digital camera to reach a wider audience. The first two classes will survey printing and framing your work, assembling folios, online book publishing, and handmade books. The third class will focus on the interests of the students. Intermediate Level. More info: t_sliter@msn.com. Minimum age 21. 3 sessions.
Foundation: Protecting Your Digital Files
$100
Stephen Greenberg Workshop: Th, Oct 27, 1-3pm, Photoworks Studio
Digital images offer many advantages but there are challenges, including how to protect your files! Many disasters can destroy your work in seconds. This course examines various ways backing up your files: onsite, offsite, and in the Cloud. You’ll learn to build your digital fortress, with recommendations for specific situations. Beginner level. More info: Patzere4@gmail.com; 301.526.4078. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
Foundation: iPhone Photography Portraiture
$175
Sue Bloom Class: Tu, Nov 1-22, 7-9pm, Online
Explore creating portraits with your iPhone. We will look at casual street portraits to more formal captures, even children and pets. Learn what your iPhone is capable of. Learn how to easily operate the modes, options, and apps to create stunning images. More info: sue@suebloom.com; 410.259.1398. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
Foundation: East Wing Field Trip Workshop
SUE BLOOM
$150
Frank Van Riper Workshop 1: Su, Jan 15, 10am-4pm, Offsite Workshop 2: Su, Feb 5, 10am-4pm, Offsite
Finally re-opened after major renovation, the East Wing affords amazing photo ops—from the Henry Moore sculpture outside to the Big Blue Rooster on the roof. Handheld photography permitted virtually everywhere, West Wing, too—and Sunday morning parking is plentiful. Rain or shine. All Levels. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 1 session.
FRANK VAN RIPER
70 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
PHOTOGRAPHY
Focus: Document Your D.C.
Foundation: Photoshop Montage Projects $325
$400
Page Carr Class: Su, Jan 29-Feb 26, No Class Feb 5, Feb 19, 11am-1:30pm, Online
Robb Hill Class: W, Sep 7-Oct 19, No class Oct 5, 12-2pm, Photoworks Studio
Look at works by historical and contemporary artists in photomontage for inspiration, and develop projects of your own with critiques. Students should have some experience using photoshop adjustment layers and masks. Readings and illustrated notes will be provided. More info: pagecarr@gmail.com. Minimum age 17. 3 sessions.
Compelling storytelling requires a photographer’s strong connection to their subject. Students will learn how to transform the emotional connection to photographs and develop a personal visual style. One-on-one instruction to help each student craft a narrative will be the focus. More info: robb@robbhill.com. Minimum age 15. 6 sessions.
Foundation: iPhone Photography Using Apps
Focus: Advanced Darkroom Photography $350
$175
Peter Kozloski Class 1: Tu, Sep 13-Nov 15, 6-10pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Tu, Nov 29-Feb 7, No Class Dec 27, 6-10pm, Photoworks Studio
Sue Bloom Class: Tu, Feb 7-28, 7-9pm, Online
Apps add another layer of possibilities to the content of your iPhone photographs. Which ones are right for you and your style? Learn to push your iPhone imagery to greater heights, using apps. Experimentation with a curated collection of apps can make a major difference in your photos. More info: sue@suebloom.com; 410.259.1398. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
This course is for experienced black and white film photographers who want to fine tune their camera and darkroom techniques. Topics will include advanced metering and exposure techniques, film processing strategies, and making fine art prints in the darkroom. We will feature regular special guests who will share their photography journeys and areas of specialization. Walk-ins are welcome for a fee of $10 per hour. PREREQUISITE: Intro to Black and White Darkroom Photography or prior darkroom experience. Skill level: intermediate to advanced. Supplies needed: working film camera of any format, black and white film, black and white photo paper. More info: pkozloski@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions.
Focus Classes (sorted by start date) Focus: D.C. Street Photography
$400
Robb Hill Class: Sa, Sep 3-Oct 8, 12-2pm, Photoworks Studio
Focus: Say What You Mean
Joe Cameron Class: Sa, Sep 17-Nov 12, No Class Oct 15, 10am-1pm, Online
Explore the rich humanistic tradition of street photography with Washington D.C. as the background. Students will learn how to photograph people in the street as well as the landscape of the DC Landscape. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your digital camera. More info: robb@robbhill.com. Minimum age 15. 6 sessions.
ROBB HILL
$475
This seminar, for intermediate and advanced photographers, is about exploring content at deeper levels and developing a practice that is consistent and productive. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. More info: raydance2@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions.
71
JOE CAMERON
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Focus: Scanning Basics Workshop
$200
Focus: Studio Lighting Workshop
Scott Davis Workshop: Sa, Sep 17, 10am-2pm, Photoworks Studio
$150
(A) Scott Davis; (B) Frank Van Riper Workshop 1: (A) Sa, Su, Oct 22-23, 12-5pm, Photoworks Studio Workshop 2: (B) Sa, Su, Jan 21- 22, 11am-4pm, Photoworks Studio
Students will learn the fundamentals of using a scanner to bring their images into a digital format. We will cover scanning from positive and negative transparent media and reflective media. Students are encouraged to bring images to scan. More info: dcphotoartist@gmail.com; dcphotoartist. com. Minimum age 18. 1 session.
This hands-on workshop will explore the basics of studio lighting equipment and techniques. We will transform Photoworks into two functioning studio environments for portraits, products, and still life with backgrounds, stands, monolights and power pack lights, common light modifiers (including softboxes, reflectors, umbrellas, etc.), and triggers for most common cameras. Skill level: intermediate to advanced. Supplies needed: recommended to bring a working mirrorless, DSLR, or film camera. More info: (A) dcphotoartist@gmail.com; (B) gvr@gvrphoto.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Focus: Introduction to $250 Platinum/Palladium Printing Workshop Scott Davis Workshop: Sa, Su, Oct 1-2, 10am-3pm, Photoworks Studio
Students will learn how to make digitally enlarged negatives, and the fundamentals of working in alternative processes, specifically focused on palladium printing. Bridge antique and modern techniques with this process to create beautiful and long-lasting images. All supplies provided, and $50 materials fee due at the first class. More info: dcphotoartist@gmail.com; dcphotoartist.com. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions.
Focus: Neighborhood Meet-Ups, Montgomery County
PHOTOGRAPHY
Focus: The Woman’s Eye
$350
Karen Keating Class: W, Oct 12-Nov 16, 7:30-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio
Learn about a range of women photographers from the pages of history including present day working photographers. Content, style and historical impact will be the discussion areas. Each student will gather information and form a small portfolio to present to the class. Darkroom or digital capture. More Info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 6 sessions.
$300
Karen Keating Class: Sa, Oct 22-Nov 12, 10am-12pm, Offsite
Focus: The Zone System - Mastering Film Exposure and Developing
Explore distinct neighborhoods in our county. Put a lens on unique areas of Montgomery county discovering visual opportunities for recording people, places, and events. After visiting and getting an introduction to an area of the county, students will select a location and return to put together a set of images. Locations served by metro: Silver Spring, Bethesda, Kensington or Rockville. Digital or film capture. Darkroom time is available. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions.
$200
Photoworks Faculty Class 1: Th, Nov 3-Nov 17, 6-9pm, Photoworks Studio Class 2: Th, Jan 26-Feb 9, 6-9pm, Photoworks Studio
This black and white photography course will teach you the fundamentals of the Zone System to evaluate the scene you are photographing and make the best exposure to match your artistic vision and the contrast range of your subject. Topics will include film mechanics and chemistry, contrast range, tonal categories and zones, light metering exposure, film processing techniques, and densitometry. Intermediate/ advanced skill level. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
Focus: ‘La Faccia’ — and More
$250
Frank Van Riper Class: Sa, Nov 5-19, 10am-1pm, Photoworks Studio
72
A 3-week class photographing the face—as well as abstract shapes and forms. Learn to incorporate arresting imagery with portraiture to up your game photographing people. All lighting supplied by the instructor. Veterans of Frank’s ‘La Faccia’ class that debuted last fall will love this sequel. All levels welcome. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Focus: Glen Echo Night Portraits
$200
PHOTOGRAPHY
Focus: Master Class with Dr. Flash
$250
Frank Van Riper Class: Th, Dec 1-8, 7-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio
Frank Van Riper Class: Sa, Feb 4-18, 10am-1pm, Photoworks Studio
Follow-up to Frank’s always-popular Night Photo workshops: Use Glen Echo’s colorful neon-lit shadows to create wondrous backdrops for portraits, under the direction of lighting guru Frank Van Riper. Costumes and props welcome—this is a class where YOU are the art director. All levels welcome. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions.
Studio lighting with Frank Van Riper. Play with the big toys—studio strobe lights, umbrellas, etc., all supplied by the instructor—to increase your skills with still-life, portraits and interiors. A followup to ‘Flash Photography Demystified.’ Skill level: intermediate/advanced. More info: GVR@GVRphoto.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Focus: Historic Photo Processes I
Focus: The View Camera $150 Large Format Film Photography Workshop
$250
Mac Cosgrove-Davies Class: Tu, Jan 10-Feb 14, 7-10pm, Photoworks Studio
Peter Kozloski and Mac Cosgrove Davies Workshop: Sa, Su, Feb 25-26, 11am-4pm, Photoworks Studio
This course focuses on non-silver photographic processes practiced in the early 20th century. An in-depth discussion of dichromated colloid processes such as gum bichromate, oil, and carbon will be complemented by demonstrations and hands-on practice of the oil process. Experience with hand-made photographs is helpful but not required. Skill level: Intermediate. More info: gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions.
Focus: Mastering the Flash On and Off Camera
If you have ever wanted to unlock the mysteries of 4x5 or bigger large format film cameras, this workshop blends classroom instruction and hands-on experience with both field and studio large format view cameras. We will explore the construction and function of view cameras including lenses, film holders, camera movements (tilt, rise, shift,) focusing, depth of field, needed gear, and various calculations to make proper exposures. Skill level: intermediate to advanced. Supplies needed: none! Unless you have your own large format camera! More info: pozloski@gmail.com or gummist@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
$400
Robb Hill Class: W, Jan 11-Feb 15, 7-9pm, Photoworks Studio
This class is for photographers who want to improve their lighting techniques through the use of compact flash units. Using a variety of lighting situations, you will learn to use an “on camera” flash as a fill light, the main light source, and how to use wireless multi strobe set-ups. Minimum Age 15. 6 sessions.
Focus: Photographers’ Voice
$400
Karen Keating Class: W, Jan 25-Mar 1, 7-9:30pm, Photoworks Studio
A course for students who have developed basic photographical skills (digital or film) and have focused content and a desire to build the depth and scope of the chosen content. Working in a community of photographers each photographer will share content depth, practice critique skills and write an artist statement for their set of images. Visiting artists will show portfolios and share their steps and approaches to self-directed portfolios. Film or Digital. More info: Karenkeating5002@gmail.com. Minimum age 21. 6 sessions
KAREN KEATING
73 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
The Sculpture Studio Stone Carving 410.903.5474 nizetteb@gmail.com
DRAWING & PAINTING
The Sculpture Studio is dedicated to providing the community with the space, materials, tools, and skills to create sculpture and functional art. A committed group of Sculpture Studio artists work regularly at the studio designing and producing contemporary and traditional carved stonework. Introductory and advanced classes in stone carving are offered weekly by sculptor and educator Nizette Brennan. Her professional career includes successful public art commissions, solo exhibits and awards. Isamu Noguchi, her mentor, said of Nizette’s work: “The growth of her art is tied to an understanding of stone. From direct cutting comes knowledge of the nature of stone, and from this knowledge, the possibilities of its meaning......”
CLASSES
Stone Carving Workshop Introduction to Stone Carving is an overview of the methods and tools used to create sculpture and functional works of art. Participants will practice their stone carving skills guided by an experienced Sculpture Studio artist. The cost is $40 an hour, not including the carving stone. To schedule, call or text 410.903.5474 or email nizetteb@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. This workshop is held at the Sculpture Studio. 1 session.
Stone Carving Saturdays
$300
Nizette Brennan Class 1: Sa, Sep 10-24, 10:30am-12:30pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt Class 2: Sa, Oct 8-22, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt Class 3: Sa, Nov 5-19, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt Class 4: Sa, Feb 4-18, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt
This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques of three dimensional stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, is designed for beginners. The instructor works individually with each student, teaching the directcarving method. Cost of carving stone is payable to the instructor. More info: 410.903.5474; nizetteb@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Stone Carving Thursdays
$300
Nizette Brennan Class 1: Th, Sep 15-29, 10:30am-12:30pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt Class 2: Th, Oct 13-27, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt Class 3: Th, Feb 9-23, 11am-1pm, Sculpture Studio Yurt
This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques of three dimensional stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, is designed for beginners. The instructor works individually with each student, teaching the directcarving method. Cost of carving stone is payable to the instructor. More info: 410.903.5474; nizetteb@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions.
Our thanks to our sponsors, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Montgomery County MD Arts Council, and GEPPAC.
“ROCK STREAM” © NIZETTE BRENNAN
74
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
DRAWING & PAINTING
SilverWorks Studio & Gallery is owned and operated by silver artist Blair Anderson. Learn the traditional art of silversmithing from Blair who brings thirty plus years’ experience to the craft and welcomes anyone who wants to discover how the silver speaks. An awardwinning artist having over thirty galleries throughout North America represent her work, she loves to share her knowledge and her studio with beginners as well as those who wish to improve their existing skills. Exclusive, hands-on private instruction is available with Blair by appointment. In the SilverWorks gallery you can view Blair’s wearable art representing personal journeys through metal and precious stones.
Silversmithing Blair Anderson Silversmith 301.634.5385 silverworksglenechopark.com
SMITHING FUNDAMENTALS
Open Studio Work independently on your own silver projects without the guidance of an instructor. Students must be currently or have been previously instructed by one of the SilverWorks team. Open Studio hours are scheduled by appointment. Check website for information updates: silverworksglenechopark.com.
Silver Saturday Workshop
$225
Blair Anderson Workshop 1: Sa, Sep 10, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 2: Sa, Oct 8, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 3: Sa, Nov 12, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 4: Sa, Dec 17, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 5: Sa, Feb 11, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend a SilverWorks class or workshop or take advantage of Open Studio, you must be vaccinated.
Spend a Saturday inside a silversmithing studio and learn the basics in this 1-day workshop. Learn torch skills, sawing, drilling, hammering plus other texture techniques in this exciting hands-on experience. Students will complete 4-5 pieces of Sterling Silver jewelry. No experience necessary. Material fee $35. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
SILVERWORKS
SILVERWORKS
75 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Silver Saturday 2 Workshop: Using A Stone
$225
Beginning Silversmithing
You will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. You will then incorporate your bezel into a design of your choice and set the stone. Material fee based on individual’s choice of stone and project. Must have taken Discover Silversmithing 1 or a Silver Saturday. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
A comprehensive introduction into the art of silversmithing. Skills addressed include how to use a torch, soldering, sawing, drilling, hammering, and texturing as well as bezel construction for cabochon stones. Design theory will also be addressed. This course makes you eligible for Open Studio Time. Info on material fee and projects: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 5 sessions.
$225
Discover Sterling Silver Clay Workshop
Blair Anderson Workshop 1: W, Th, Sep 14-15, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 2: W, Th, Oct 5-6, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 3: W, Th, Dec 7-8, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 4: W, Th, Jan 18-19, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
$225
Blair Anderson Workshop 1: Sa, Su, Oct 29-30, 10:30am-2:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2 Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Feb 18-19, 10:30am-2:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Complete up to 3 pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting and stamping. Fired by the instructor overnight, your clay creation becomes a beautiful piece of Sterling Silver Jewelry that you will finish the following day. No experience necessary. Materials fee $65. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions.
An intense introduction into the basics of the fine art of silversmithing. Learn how to use a torch, soldering, sawing, and hammering plus other texture techniques. Students will complete 4-5 pieces of finished Sterling Silver jewelry. No experience necessary. Follow up workshop is Discover Silversmithing 2. Material fee $35. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions.
Discover Silversmithing 2 Workshop: Using A Stone
$450
Blair Anderson Class 1: Su, Sep 18-Oct 16, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Class 2: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 4, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Class 3: Su, Jan 8-Feb 5, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
Blair Anderson Workshop 1: Sa, Oct 22, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 2: Sa, Feb 25, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
Discover Silversmithing 1 Workshop
SILVERSMITHING
JEWELRY EXPRESSIONS
$225
Jewelry Expressions: Stamping Workshop $195
Blair Anderson Workshop 1: W, Th, Nov 2-3, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1 Workshop 2: W, Th, Feb 15-16, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
Alan Darby Workshop: Sa, Sep 24, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Express yourself with the art of stamped metal! Learn the basics of how to successfully execute a stamped image, message, or symbol. Make a pendant, earrings, and/or bracelet while using a variety of shaped stamping tools. Contemporary and Native American stamps will be explored. No experience necessary. More info and materials fee: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
In this 2-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. You will then incorporate your bezel into a design of your choice and set the stone. Material fee based on individual’s choice of stone and project. Must have taken Discover Silversmithing 1 or a Silver Saturday. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions.
76 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Jewelry Expressions: Beading Workshop $225
The Romantics: Chainmaille Basics Workshop
Ruth Beer Bletzinger Workshop: Tu, W, Th, Oct 11-13, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
$225
Nichelle Shaw Workshop: Sa, Feb 25, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Enhance your silversmithing skills with beads. Three foundational techniques will be addressed: thread beading wire, knot, and produce beaded chain. You will complete a pair of earrings and a necklace or bracelet using one of the techniques and a sample for each technique. No experience is necessary. More info and material fee: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 3 sessions.
Jewelry Expressions: Curious Castings Workshop
SILVERSMITHING
Learn the ancient art of Chainmaille weaving. At the completion of this introductory course, students will be able to complete the Byzantine weave to make bracelets and necklaces. Students will also have an understanding of basic chainmaille weaving techniques and how aspect ratio is key to creating pieces. Info and material fee at: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
$225
Réjane Pratelli Workshop: Sa, Dec 17, 10:30am-5pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Learn a simple casting technique that will take your artistic expression to a sophisticated level. Use straw, salt or water to create one-of-a-kind organic shapes and use traditional silversmithing techniques to turn them into earrings, pendants, rings and/or bracelets. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. More info and materials fee: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. SILVERWORKS
THE ROMANTICS The Romantics: Wire Weaving Ring Workshop
SILVER PASSPORT WORKSHOPS
$95
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Keum Boo
Ruth Beer Bletzinger Workshop: F, Oct 21, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
$225
Blair Anderson Workshop: F, Sep 30, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Weaving wire creates a lovely metal “fabric” to incorporate into your jewelry designs. In this workshop, learn a basic wire weave and how to solder the weave to make a ring. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. Info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Add gold to your silver creations with Keum Boo. Demystified in this all day workshop, Keum Boo is the ancient technique of diffusion bonding 24k gold to silver using a simple heat source and traditional tools. Oxidation will be addressed. Students will complete at least one project. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. Info and material fee: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Etching
$225
Blair Anderson Workshop: F, Oct 14, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Spend a day exploring two different methods of acid etching metal, using a photo, or an illustration. You will learn what makes a good design for etching, how to make a transfer, and how to etch both copper and silver. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. More info and material fee: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. SILVERWORKS
77
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Silver Passport Workshops: Art Of The Fold
$95
Silver Passport Workshops: Stamping Tools for the Jewelry Artist
Blair Anderson Workshop: F, Oct 28, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 1
Master stamper Alan Darby teaches you how to make your own stamping tools. Using recycled nail sets, files and tool steel you will make a set of stamping tools in this workshop. Tempering of the tools will also be addressed. All tools used to make your stamps will be available in Studio 2 for further stamp creation. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
$225
Blair Anderson Workshop: F, Nov 11, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Silver Passport Workshops: Flush Setting Faceted Stones
An all day version of the Silver Passport Workshop. Add depth to your work with the old world technique of Chasing & Repoussé. You will learn how to set work in a pitch bowl, and how to use chasing tools to create the “push and pull” effect. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or the equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Findings Design
$195
Alan Darby Workshop: Sa, Dec 10, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Learn how fluid metal can be. In this workshop you create interesting textures and shapes using the hammer and fold method known as Fold Forming. You will finish your Fold Forming odyssey with a pair of silver Line Fold leaf earrings. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or the equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Chasing & Repoussé
SILVERSMITHING
$95
Réjane Pratelli Workshop: Sa, Jan 14, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Add a touch of sparkle to your designs with flush set small faceted gemstones. Using the flex shaft and various burs you will learn how to make a seat for the stone and how to burnish it in place. Optivisor or other magnifying aid is highly recommended to bring. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
$225
Ruth Beer Bletzinger Workshop: Sa, Nov 12, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
SMITHING AND ENAMELING
Learn how to craft your own earwires, toggles, clasps and the fiddly bits we call findings in this all day workshop. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
Jewelry Enameling: The Basics
$350
Joan Danoff Class: Tu, Wed, Thurs, Oct 25-27, 10:30am-1:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Silver Passport Workshops: All Day Chain $225 Blair Anderson Workshop: Sa, Dec 3, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Learn how to apply and embellish jewelry pieces with colorful enamel. Basic techniques are introduced such as sifting powdered enamel and kiln firing. You will be introduced to ways to decorate your pieces with embellishments like sgraffito, stencils, silk screens and gold foil. Go home with multiple finished pieces. No experience necessary. Material fee and info silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 3 sessions.
In this workshop we explore the making of three different styles of chain, a loop-n-loop, a traditional woven chain, and a creative chain. Chain design theory will be discussed. Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or the equivalent. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session.
78 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music Jewelry Enameling Workshop: I Can See Clearly
SILVERSMITHING
$450
Leah Rosen Workshop: Sa, Su, Nov 5-6, 10:30am-4:30pm, SilverWorks Studio 2
Discover the mysterious world of transparent enamels. Work on copper, fine silver and sterling silver. Explore techniques for achieving the full potential of transparent color over textured surfaces. Sifting and wet packing for adding enamel to pieces, learn the fundamentals of Cloisonne, Basse Taille and a few special effects. No experience necessary. More info: silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum Age 13. 2 sessions. LEAH ROSEN
79 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
DRAWING & PAINTING
Dance Classes for Adults & Teens Creative Movement/ Social Dance
CREATIVE MOVEMENT Dance and Theater Improvisation
Class 1: $198 Class 2: $250
Annetta Dexter Sawyer Class 1: F, Sep 9-Nov 18, 10:45am-12:15pm, Spanish Ballroom Class 2: F, Dec 2-Feb 24, 10:45am-12:15pm, Spanish Ballroom/Hall of Mirrors, 13 sessions
Find expression through gesture and movement in this fusion of technique from the world of dance and theater. This class is an interdisciplinary arts exploration in movement theater specifically designed to provide innovative, creative experiences. The instructor facilitates explorations in improvisation and imagery that resonate with our lives. Open to all levels. Instructor addresses each person’s specific, individual needs. This class is on-site but there may be times we meet online. The instructor will notify the class of any need to be online. Drop-in attendance $25. More info: annetta20901@gmail.com. All ages interested in theater and dance with a minimum age 18. 11 sessions.
Improvisation & Performance
RUSSELL SAWYER
T’AI CHI T’ai Chi New Beginners
$230
Ellen Kennedy Class: Sa, Sep 24-Dec 10, No Class Oct 1, Nov 26, 10-11am, Hall of Mirrors
Class 1: $198 Class 2: $250
Annetta Dexter Sawyer Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 30, No Class Oct 5, Nov 23, 10:45am-12:15pm, Hall of Mirrors/Spanish Ballroom Class 2: W, Dec 7- Feb 22, 10:45am-12:15pm, Hall of Mirrors/Spanish Ballroom, 12 sessions
An ancient Chinese exercise for health and conscious relaxation, T’ai Chi is a series of quiet, slow and connected movements which cultivate the spirit and nurture the body. Beginning instruction in the principles and postures of Cheng Man-Ch’ing 37 posture Yang Style Short Form. Class will cover 1st third of form. All students must be fully vaccinated and agree to comply with social distancing and other safety protocols. $20 for shoes payable to the instructor at first class. More info: emearskenn@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions.
A wonderful class for those interested in improvisation that fuels creativity! Take time to hone your performance skills in dance in this improvisation class. Instructor will facilitate movement and acting techniques that foster creative exploration in physical expression. Move your body, change your mind. The instructor has an eclectic background in physical theater, dance, improvisation, and performance. Classes held in the Hall of Mirrors unless the instructor notifies students that class is online. Drop-in attendance $25. More info: annetta20901@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 11 sessions.
80 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
DANCE TECHNIQUE/ Dance Classes for Adults & Teens CREATIVE MOVEMENT
T’ai Chi Form Corrections
YOGA
$230
Len Kennedy Class 1: Su, Sep 25-Dec 11, No Class Oct 2, Nov 27, 9:3010:30am, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Su, Jan 22-Mar 26, 9:30-10:30am, Hall of Mirrors
Yoga for All Levels
For Intermediate and Corrections students: Instruction and review of the 37 posture form with emphasis on individual corrections, body alignment, meditation and form flow. All students must be fully vaccinated and agree to comply with social distancing and other safety protocols. More info: emearskenn@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions.
T’ai Chi Tuesday Review Class
This open level yoga class incorporates breath and movement to create a deeply transformative practice. Beginners build strong awareness and understanding of the fundamentals of yoga poses while more seasoned yogis take their practice to new depths. In a nurturing and safe environment, everyone gains strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation. Bring a yoga mat and props. This class will be taught in a HYBRID format so that students may attend in-person or virtually through Zoom. Drop-ins welcome: $23. More info: yogamamadc@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions.
$230
Ellen Kennedy Class 1: Tu, Oct 4-Dec 6, 10:30-11:30am, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Tu, Jan 24-Mar 28, 10:30-11:30am, Hall of Mirrors
Detailed instruction, refinement and practice of the Yang Style short form by Cheng Man-Ch’ing with two-three postures covered in depth each week. All students must be fully vaccinated and agree to comply with social distancing and other safety protocols. More info: emearskenn@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions.
T’ai Chi Continuing Beginners
$190
Brigid (Gayatri) Rauch Class 1: Su, Sep 11-Nov 20, No Class Sep 25, 6-7:15pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: Su, Dec 4-Feb 26, No Class Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 29, 6-7:15pm, Hall of Mirrors
$230
Ellen Kennedy Class: Sa, Jan 21-Mar 25, 10-11am, Hall of Mirrors
Continuing beginning instruction in the principles and postures of Cheng Man-Ch’ing 37 posture Yang Style Short Form. Requirement is to have taken at least one beginner class previously. All students must be fully vaccinated and agree to comply with social distancing and other safety protocols. More info: emearskenn@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions. GEPPAC
81 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
DANCE TECHNIQUE/ Dance Classes for Adults & Teens CREATIVE MOVEMENT
IRISH DANCE Beginning & Intermediate Irish Class 1: $330 Dance Solos & Figures for Adults Class 2: $300 Culkin Staff Class 1: M, Sep 12-Nov 28, No Class Oct 31, 6:30-7:45pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: M, Dec 12-Feb 27, No Class Dec 26, Jan 2, 6:30-7:45pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions
Open to students who are new to Irish dance and those who have completed at least one year of beginner class. Irish Dance is a jumping, stamping, fast moving, fun traditional dance form with intricate footwork. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. No experience necessary! More info: culkinschool.com. Minimum age 16. 11 sessions.
Advanced Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults
CULKIN SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL IRISH DANCE
SOCIAL DANCE BLUES
Class 1: $330 Class 2: $300
Blues Connection
Culkin Staff Class 1: M, Sep 12-Nov 28, No Class Oct 31, 7:45-9pm, Hall of Mirrors Class 2: M, Dec 12-Feb 27, No Class Dec 26, Jan 2, 7:459pm, Hall of Mirrors, 10 sessions
$48
Capital Blues Faculty Class: Th, Oct 6-27, 8-9pm, Arcade 202/203*
Gain a better understanding of fundamental dance skills in the context of blues dance. Beyond just learning moves, we will explore why certain moves work and how to vary the lead and follow to create intentional variations. This class is appropriate for both newer and more experienced dancers. No partner required. Drop-ins welcome. Tuition includes free admission to Blues dance immediately following the class from 9-11:30pm. COVID-19 vaccinations, booster shots and masks required. *First class in Arcade 202/203 and remaining classes in Spanish Ballroom. Info: capitalblues.org/workshops. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions.
Open to students who have progressed beyond the intermediate level. The class focuses on advanced soft shoe dances, and slow speed hard shoe dances, as well as figures. Students must adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. Prerequisite: Existing Culkin Adult dancer or permission of instructor. More info: culkinschool.com. Minimum age 16. 11 sessions.
82 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
PROGRAMS DanceEcho Glen Classes Parkfor Partnership Adults & TeensPARTNERSHIP
Resident Artists and Organizations glenechopark.org/residents Subject to change due to COVID 19. For an up-to-date schedule of studio hours, visit glenechopark.org/residents Adventure Theatre MTC box office hours: Tues–Fri, 10am-4pm (office); Sat, 10am-4pm and Sun, 10am-2pm (box office) on performance days Art Glass Center at Glen Echo gallery hours: Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12-4pm Glen Echo Glassworks: Sat, 12-4pm Glen Echo Park Aquarium: (March to May) Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm; (June-August) Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm Glen Echo Pottery gallery hours, April-December: Sat & Sun, 12-5pm Stone Tower Studio: Wed–Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat & Sun, 11am-5:30pm Photoworks gallery hours: Sat, 1-4pm; Sun, 1-7pm Sculpture Studio SilverWorks Studio & Gallery gallery hours: Check website for current schedule: silverworksglenechopark.com.
PHOTO: YELLOW BARN STUDIO & GALLERY
the Puppet Co. Box office hours, please check our website or email us at: info@thepuppetco.org. Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park Washington Revels Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery gallery hours: Sat & Sun, 12-5pm
PHOTO: GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS
PHOTO: GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM
83 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Gallery Exhibitions
POPCORN GALLERY
Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6pm Silverworks August 5 – Sept 5, 2022 Yellow Barn Group Show October 15 – November 13, 2022 Holiday Art Show November 19 – January 8, 2023
STONE TOWER GALLERY
glenechopark.org/exhibitions
Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6pm
The Partnership presents exhibitions in the Popcorn Gallery, (1st floor of the Arcade Building), the Stone Tower Gallery, (1st floor of the Stone Tower), and in the Park View Gallery, (2nd floor of the Arcade Building). Exhibitions feature established and emerging artists from across the region, as well as recent work of the Park’s resident artists.
Khánh H. Lê August 5 – October 2, 2022
Gallery hours are listed below (subject to change due to COVID 19. Please check our website for updates). Please see glenechopark.org/exhibitions for the latest details on all of our exhibitions and related events.
Holiday Art Show November 19 – January 8, 2023
Dianne Bugash October 15 – November 13, 2022
PARK VIEW GALLERY
Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm (Hours may vary) Emma Stevenson Cowan August 5 – Sept 5, 2022 Lily Kak September 9 – October 9, 2022
PHOTO: GEPPAC
84
PHOTO: GEPPAC
Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Facility Rentals
Catering
Venues at Glen Echo Park are available for rent for private events. The Park follows all conditions and regulations set forth by the State of Maryland and Montgomery County for gatherings. For individuals, businesses, or groups seeking a unique, historic, and inspiring venue, Glen Echo Park will make your special event a truly memorable one for you and your guests.
Our approved caterers cover a wide range of styles, cuisines, and offerings. Their expert and professional staff will work with you to curate the perfect menu, drink selection, and service plan for your unique event. Catering for events at the Park is offered by Catering by Seasons, The Chef ’s Table, Corcoran Caterers, Delicious Gourmet, Equinox Restaurant, High Point Catering, Main Event Caterers, Occasions, Potomac 18 Caterers, Ridgewells Catering, Rouge Fine Caterers, Signature Caterers, Simply Fresh, and Windows Catering.
Spanish Ballroom
Contact Us
The beautifully restored 1933 Mediterranean style Art Deco building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a formal and glamorous venue for large corporate gatherings, private dance parties, wedding receptions, bar/ bat mitzvahs, and other events. Rentals are available all year, but as the Ballroom is neither heated nor air- conditioned, peak rental times are from April through June and September through October.
Birthday Parties and Group Activities
glenechopark.org/rentals
The Park’s management team will assist you in planning your event. Phone 301.634.2229 or email: rentals@glenechopark.org.
glenechopark.org/birthdays
Bumper Car Pavilion
Birthday Parties
The Bumper Car Pavilion was built in 1923 as a cornerstone attraction of Glen Echo Park during the amusement park era. With great views of the Park, this versatile facility is a unique setting for wedding receptions, private dances, bar/ bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, and corporate events. Rentals are available all year, but as the Pavilion is neither heated nor air-conditioned, peak rental times are from April through June and September through October.
Glen Echo Park can work with you to host your child’s next birthday party! For more information, contact birthdayparties@glenechopark.org.
Special Events
Ballroom Back Room
glenechopark.org/events
An addition to the historic Spanish Ballroom, this space is climate-controlled and boasts maple wood floors. The Back Room is an ideal space for events such as anniversary parties, family reunions, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and other private events.
Glen Echo Park produces many special events and festivals each year. Since 2021, with Covid-19 precautions in place, we have been presenting our festivals and special events once again. Please visit glenechopark.org/events for more information as it becomes available and for our full calendar of events.
North Arcade Building This rebuilt Art Deco building offers a great and convenient setting for children’s birthday parties, small gatherings, corporate meetings, and retreats.
Volunteer for the Park Join the fun at Glen Echo Park! Corporate and individual volunteers are an integral part of the Partnership’s success with events and daily operations. Volunteers help with a wide variety of activities including special events, facility and site projects, marketing and development, and administrative tasks. For more information about all the volunteering opportunities contact: info@ glenechopark.org or 301.634.2222.
Other Venues There are other venues at Glen Echo Park that can accommodate special events. Please contact us for more information on these spaces.
85 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Outdoor Marketplace
Fall Frolic
First Saturdays, May through October: May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, October 1, 11am to 4pm
Saturday, October 29, 1pm to 4pm
Join us for a day of fall fun! Many free daytime activities for families include pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and a costume parade around the Park.
Enjoy a special opportunity once a month to browse visual artist studios and gallery exhibitions, view demonstrations, meet artists, and learn more about their programs at the Park.
Shop Arts Saturday
51st Annual Labor Day Art Show
Saturday, November 26, 12pm to 5pm
Enjoy a relaxed holiday shopping experience as you browse art studios and galleries in search of unique, handmade gifts. See demonstrations of resident artists at work and try your hand at a few techniques. Fine arts and crafts for sale include glass, pottery, photography, jewelry, painting and drawing, plus a variety of works in our annual Holiday Art Show & Sale. Take a break and enjoy hot cider and music by the Washington Conservatory. Remember to #Shop Small and Shop Arts this Small Business Saturday.
Opening Reception, Friday, September 2, 7:30pm to 9pm Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, 12pm to 6pm
This free event takes place in the Park’s historic Spanish Ballroom. The show features the work of more than 250 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. Many of the artists have a connection to Glen Echo Park, either as students or teachers. The exhibition includes a wide range of media such as sculpture, paintings, photographs, works on paper, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and furniture. Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to display original works of art. For information on participating in the show see glenechopark. org/ldas. Dances are held in the Bumper Car Pavilion.
Winter’s Eve
Saturday, December 10, 4pm to 7pm
Celebrate the holiday season at Glen Echo Park’s Winter’s Eve event. Enjoy performances and hands-on arts and crafts activities. Browse and buy fine artworks at the Holiday Art Show & Sale and artist studios.
Social Dance Showcase
Thank You Volunteers! Thank you to the many volunteers who assisted with Partnership projects and events in 2022. Special thanks to volunteers from the following organizations for their time and talents to improve Glen Echo Park:
Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4
Try all of the social dance forms presented at Glen Echo Park at this FREE Social Dance Showcase! The lineup will feature free lessons and dancing ranging from waltz and swing to blues and tango. No partner necessary. The final schedule will be posted on our website.
• Deloitte • Yahoo • Montgomery County Volunteer Center.
Open House
Monday, September 5, 12pm to 4pm
Discover all that Glen Echo Park has to offer in classes and workshops! Meet instructors and try your hand at some of the various art classes coming in the fall and winter.
86 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Dance Events glenechopark.org/dances Glen Echo Park is home to an active social dance community, and the Partnership works with several dance groups to present a robust social dance program. Please check our website for online social dance options as well as updates to the social dance program.
Praline at Glen Echo Park 301.229.1011 www.glenechopark.org/praline www.pralineglenechopark.com Praline, beloved neighborhood bakery and bistro, is located near the playground, attached to the Spanish Ballroom. Praline at Glen Echo Park currently operates Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-3 pm.
87 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
National Park Service Programs and Information By reservation only. Call 301.320.1400 for more information and to make reservations.
National Park Service Mission
Junior Ranger Programs
The National Park Service (NPS) preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
The National Park Service offers five different ways for kids to become Junior Rangers at Glen Echo Park and Clara Barton National Historic Site (NHS). Booklets are available, call 301.320.1410. Two programs are available online at: nps.gov/clba. Glen Echo Park and Clara Barton Junior Ranger Booklet: This booklet contains activities about Clara Barton NHS and Glen Echo Park. Kids can earn two badges.
National Park Service Staff
Civil Rights Junior Ranger Booklet: Kids can learn how history was made by students and local neighbors during the 1960 Civil Rights Protests at Glen Echo Amusement Park.
GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL PARKWAY: Charles Cuvelier, Superintendent Claire Shields, Interim Chief of Staff
Glen Echo Lil’ Junior Ranger Booklet: Perfect for ages 3-6 years, this Lil’ Junior Ranger booklet contains ageappropriate activities that offer our youngest visitors a chance to explore the park. If they complete all the activities, they can earn a Glen Echo Park Junior Ranger badge!
VISITOR SERVICES: Rebecca Karcher, Acting Chief of Visitor Services Franice Sewell, Supervisory Park Ranger Kevin Patti, Janet Greene, Park Rangers
Traveling Clara Barton: Similar to a “Flat Stanley” activity, kids mail (or bring) a drawing of Miss Barton to six different Civil War sites and discover how she helped soldiers.
88 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
National Park Service
Glen Echo Park 301.320.1400 nps.gov/glec For over a century, Glen Echo Park has welcomed residents of the Greater Washington Area. The park’s history of change, though, has led to tension as Chautauqua dreamers, amusement park thrill seekers, and National Park Service preservationists sought to adapt to the needs of current visitors. This affected not only the architectural styles of the buildings, but also the landscape-everything from walkways to parking lots to lighting. Edward and Edwin Baltzley, in 1891, hoped to entertain and educate the District’s urban populace in a National Chautauqua while preserving the site’s rugged natural beauty. The amusement park owners thrilled visitors with exciting rides. Finally, the National Park Service (NPS) and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture have collaborated to provide the public with appealing artist studios and arts spaces while preserving the Park’s diverse history. NPS works closely with the Partnership to preserve the cultural resources at Glen Echo Park. Over the years, this has involved determining whether to preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or reconstruct historic structures. After 130 years, all that remains from the Baltzleys’ Chautauqua of 1891 is a solitary stone tower which is now the restored stone tower, home to the Stone Tower Gallery and artists’ studio. But their idea of a premier green space where visitors could refresh and restore themselves has thrived as a vibrant cultural community to this day.
Ranger-Led Programs Virtual History Presentations from the Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park
Carousel Tours Join a park ranger and take a close look at the beautiful Dentzel Carousel which was installed in 1921, fresh from the factory in Pennsylvania. Find out how it was made, how it works, and about the rest of the amusement park attractions that were built around it. Hear about the civil rights protests that marched right into the carousel in 1960. Follow the inspiring story of the community’s efforts after the amusement park closed to raise money to save the carousel for future generations. And, finally, learn how the National Park Service, with donated funds, has restored the carousel to its original glory.
National Park Rangers at Glen Echo Park are now offering free virtual programs to groups of 10 or more. Please contact Ranger Kevin Patti at kevin_patti@nps.gov or 301320-1400 to book a program. Join us as we commemorate the centennial of Glen Echo Park’s crown jewel, the Dentzel Carousel, with this talk about its history. As we uncover the last one hundred years, we will learn of the civil rights protests to integrate the segregated Glen Echo Amusement Park that began with a sit-in on the carousel in 1960. We will learn of the heyday of the amusement park during the streetcar era, the closing of the amusement park in the sixties and the efforts to save the carousel and bring the park into the National Park System in the 1970s. We will also see pictures of the beautiful carousel animals carved by William Dentzel’s carousel company that have now all been carefully restored.
Glen Echo Park History Tour How many people could swim in the Crystal Pool at one time? How was sound projected in the Chautauqua-era amphitheater? How did Glen Echo become part of the national park system? Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on this tour and find out the answers to these questions and more!
The following programs may be impacted by COVID-19 related concerns. Please call to inquire about availability, call 301320-1400. Tours are free of charge and open to the public. All programs can be modified for a special need or specific age group. Tours are available by advanced reservation.
The Civil Rights Story of Glen Echo Why was Glen Echo Amusement Park segregated? Who led the Civil Rights protests to desegregate the amusement park? Which amusement park ride was a focal point of the protests? This program will explore the Civil Rights issues at Glen Echo Amusement Park and the surrounding area in the early 1960s. By reservation only. Call 301.320.1400 for more information and to make reservations.
89 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
National Park Service
Clara Barton National Historic Site 301.320.1410 nps.gov/clba
“Clara Barton didn’t just dream, she did things, noble things that establish her as one of the most impactful women on the lives of others in all of American history.”—Robin Fisher, Participant, Clara Barton Symposium From her Civil War work to the founding of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton dedicated her life to the relief of suffering. She was the driving force of the American Red Cross for 23 years. Her leadership gave the organization a solid reputation that garnered support and trust. Her influence led to the creation of programs that continue to benefit and support people in need today. expansion of rights for African Americans and women, a pioneer of public education, and the inventor of the first aid kit. She was also one of the first women to work for the federal government. This illustrated talk by a park ranger at Clara Barton National Historic Site in Glen Echo, Md will use photographs from Clara Barton’s life and times to describe her service and the struggles she overcame along the way.
Interpretive Programs Virtual Presentations about Clara Barton National Historic Site National Park Rangers at Clara Barton National Historic Site are now offering free virtual programs to groups of 10 or more. Please contact Park Ranger Kevin Patti at kevin_ patti@nps.gov or 301-320-1410 to book a program. Join us as we commemorate the life and work of Clara Barton, heroine of the Civil War and founder of the American Red Cross, in recognition of her 200th birthday in December 2021. Clara Barton broke through the barriers that so often confined women of the nineteenth century to the domestic sphere and had a long career of public service that touched people all over the world. She was an advocate for the
Clara Barton National Historic Site Remains Closed Due to Covid-19 Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health in consultation with NPS Public Health Service officers, Clara Barton NHS is temporarily closed. Please check the website for updates: www.nps.gov/clba
90 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership REGISTRATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Registration Policies & Procedures Due to COVID 19, Registration policies and procedures are subject to change. Registration for classes listed in this catalog will begin August 2, 2022. Online registration only. The following instructions apply to registration for all courses EXCEPT those offered by ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC. Please contact them directly to register.
Ways to Register:
Refund Policy
If you wish to withdraw from a class or workshop, you must submit your request in writing. Email notification to registrar@glenechopark.org will ensure the most prompt response to your request, but other forms of written notification are acceptable, as well. When withdrawing from a course, include the student’s name, telephone number, course title and start date, and reason for withdrawal. Please note that registration fees are nonrefundable except when a course is cancelled by Glen Echo Park. Written notification of withdrawal must be received by the following deadlines: • 8 days or more prior to class or workshop: full tuition refunded minus a $20 cancellation fee. • 7 days prior to a class and up to 24 hours after the first class: 50% tuition refunded, minus $20 cancellation fee. • 7 days prior to a workshop: sorry, no refund. • 24 hours after first class or later: sorry, no refund. Example: for a class with tuition of $100, you would receive an $80 refund (100% tuition-$20 cancellation fee) if you cancel 8 or more days in advance, $30 (50% tuition-$20 cancellation fee) if you cancel 7 days in advance or up to 24 hours after the first class, and $0 if you cancel more than 24 hours after the class begins. • Registration fees & camp deposits are nonrefundable. Camp fees are noted in course descriptions.
Online registration is simple and secure: 1. Go to glenechopark.org to browse and search course offerings and determine course availability. 2. Select the course(s) in which you wish to enroll. 3. Log in using your username and password or create a free online account. 4. Pay with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card via our secure web payment system. 5. Receive a confirmation email. Questions? Call us at 301.634.2255.
Alternate registration methods Registration forms may be submitted by mail (mail to: GEPPAC, attn. Registrar, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812). Registrations may also be completed over the phone by calling 301.634.2255. Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
Registration for Social Dance Classes
Students may register for social dance classes at the door on the first night of the series, although pre-registration is still recommended. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to register at the door. NOTE: Registration for some dance workshops will take place ONLY at the door. Such instances are noted in the description of the class online and in the catalog.
Member Benefits
Transfer Policy
All Members receive a $3 discount on every class tuition for you and your immediate family. Members receive a membership number to use for this discount when registering. See membership pages at glenechopark.org/membership for details.
Course tuition and registration fees are nontransferable. If you wish to move to another class, you must register for the new class separately and request a refund for the original class. See above for refund policies.
Office Hours/Location
Class Cancellations
The Glen Echo Park Partnership office is located on the second floor of the North Arcade Building. Office hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm.
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment. Enrolled students will be notified in advance of class cancellations.
Class Registration Fee
A nonrefundable Registration Fee of $30 applies to each registration (per separate registration form or per online registration session); an individual student may sign up for an unlimited number of classes within a single registration for the student’s immediate family. This fee ensures the viability of Glen Echo Park educational programs by contributing to the administrative costs associated with managing over one thousand courses each year. Registration fees are nonrefundable except when a class is cancelled by Glen Echo Park.
91 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Form Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc. Office Use Only
*For Adventure Theatre MTC registration information, see their listings in this catalog.
Reg# ______________________________________________
COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER STUDENT
Notes: R
STUDENT NAME
First Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
RI
Last Name _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
State ____________________________________________________
Home Phone (
) ______________________________________
) ______________________________________
Work Phone (
DOB (if under 18) ________________________________________________________
Zip ___________________________________________
Cell Phone (
) ______________________________________
Guardian name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Member Price ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Name
Class Start Date
Class Start Time
Price
_ _________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ _ _________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Subtotal Partnership Members receive a $3 tuition discount per class. If you are a Member, provide your Member ID# Donation here ____________________________________ and adjust the pricing above, Add Registration Fee $30 or donate $35 or more to become a Member now. Total CASH: $50 or less, deliver to Partnership office during office hours. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO GEPPAC. Send payment to GEPPAC, Attn. Registrar, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. Credit Card: Cardholder Name as it appears on card (print) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MC
Visa
Disc
Exp _______/_______ (month/year)
American Express Credit Card Security Code:
Exp _______/_______ (month/year) (Visa, MC, Disc)
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________
(Amex) Date:________________________________
If paying by credit card, you may register online, or call GEPPAC at 301.634.225.5. Please sign and date Release of Liability on the reverse side of this form. Please read our registration procedures and policies section.
92 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership CLASS POLICIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS Glen Echo Park Partnership Registration, Class Policies, Terms & Conditions 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 | 301.634.2222 | glenechopark.org Students enrolling in classes and programs through the Glen Echo Park Partnership (the Partnership) accept these Registration and Class Policies as part of the terms and conditions of their registration. Registration Fee: A non-refundable Registration Fee of $30 applies to each separate registration (per registration form or per online registration session); an individual student and their family members may sign up for an unlimited number of classes within a single registration. Class Cancellations: The Partnership reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet a minimum enrollment at the discretion of the Partnership. Enrolled students will be notified in advance of class cancellations. Class tuition is refunded when a class is cancelled by the Partnership. Refund Policy: To cancel your registration, notify the Registrar in writing at registrar@glenechopark.org. Refunds are issued according to the following schedule: •
Withdrawal 8 days or more prior to class or workshop: full tuition refunded minus a $20 cancellation fee.
•
Withdrawal 7 days prior to a class and up to 24 hours after the first class: 50% tuition refunded, minus $20 cancellation fee.
•
Withdrawal 7 days prior to a workshop: sorry, no refund.
•
Withdrawal more than 24 hours after first class or later: sorry, no refund.
•
Registration fees and camp deposits are non-refundable. Camp fees are noted in course descriptions.
•
Course tuition and registration fees are nontransferable.
Class Policies: The Partnership and its partners offer non-accredited classes and workshops to the public. Because group cooperation is essential for a successful learning environment, the Partnership reserves the right to remove a student from a class or workshop if an instructor believes, in his or her sole discretion, that a student’s behavior disrupts the learning environment. Students with special needs, or their parents or guardians, should contact the instructor prior to registration to discuss any accommodations that might be needed for successful participation in a group class. The Partnership reserves the right to substitute an appropriate instructor when necessary and to change a program location when needed. Please be mindful of class start and end times. Neither the Partnership nor the instructor are able to provide pre-or postclass care, unless part of a scheduled program. Likeness Release: The Partnership and instructors reserve the right to make recordings (by use of any media) of a student’s work, voice, actions and/or likeness (collectively “Likeness”) and to use such recordings in promotional, marketing or other printed or electronic media communication. In consideration of participating in the class(es), the undersigned, on behalf of herself/himself and his/her child under the age of 18, hereby consents to the making of such recordings and releases the Partnership and its instructors from any and all liability arising out of any recording, use or distribution of the student’s Likeness. Release From Liability: I wish to register to participate in one or more classes offered by Glen Echo Park or to register my child who is under the age of 18. I understand that some of the activities involve risks including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death or property damage. I also understand the importance of following all instructions, heeding all safety warnings, and not engaging in any activity I am not able to perform safely based on my physical condition or otherwise. In consideration of participating in the class(es), the undersigned, on behalf of herself/himself and his/her child under the age of 18, agrees not to make any claim against, and to release from any liability, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, the United States Government, Montgomery County, Maryland, the class instructors, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents (the ”Released Parties”) arising out of participation in class activities, whether caused by the instructor’s negligence or otherwise, and whether for bodily injury, death, property damage, or loss of any kind or nature, including without limitation claims concerning the right of privacy and/or publicity arising from the recording, use or distribution of the student’s Likeness. I certify that I understand the terms of this Release from Liability, that I am age eighteen (18) years or older, or the parent/legal guardian of the student identified below and authorized to execute this Release from Liability on his/her behalf. This Release will bind me, my representatives, successors, heirs, and assigns.
Student Name (Please print) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature (if student is over 18)________________________________________________________________________________ Guardian Signature (if student is under 18)____________________________________________________________________________ Guardian Name (if student is under 18)_________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact: Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone # __________________________________________________________________ Relationship ____________________________________
93 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
VISITOR INFORMATION
Visitor Information Directions to the Park From the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495), take exit 40 on the outer loop or exit 41 east on the inner loop. Take Clara Barton/Cabin John Parkway to the MacArthur Blvd/Glen Echo exit. Make a left onto MacArthur Blvd. Cross Goldsboro Road and then make a left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public parking lot. From downtown Washington, take Massachusetts Avenue northwest, to its end at Goldsboro Road, turn left, and continue to MacArthur Blvd. Turn right on MacArthur Blvd and take an immediate left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public parking lot. This is the GPS address for the main parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD.
Free Parking Free parking for Glen Echo Park is in a public parking lot located just off MacArthur Blvd on Oxford Road, across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, walk along the path across the Minnehaha Creek bridge and into the Park. Please do not park in “permit only” areas or the town streets near the Irish Inn. Information & Assistance • Handicapped accessible restrooms are located in the Arcade Building, the Spanish Ballroom and the brick building located next to the Carousel. • For Emergencies requiring police, fire, or rescue assistance, contact the US Park Police: 202.610.7500. • Fire and Ambulance: 911, preferably from a landline.
See our map of building and studio locations on the next page.
94 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
Glen Echo Park Partnership
95 Due to Covid-19, classes and activities at the Park are subject to change. Please check our website for updates at: glenechopark.org
At GEICO, we know the only way to build stronger communities for tomorrow is to invest our time and energy today. We call it our insurance plan for the future and it’s a policy we’re proud of. We specifically focus on education, strong community engagement and promoting equity & inclusion.
GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS
ON THE HAPPY RIDE FOR THE FIRST 20 YEARS!
CHEERS
TO HOLDING THE ‘BRASS RING’ FOR THE NEXT DECADES . . .
CAROL TRAWICK
Arts and Culture In loving memory of
Congratulations Ted Geier Community "Angel" Carol Trawick an outstanding philanthropist Community leader and for Montgomery County
board member of Community Bridges and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
Roni Slavin Pekins Co-Director
Congratulations Community "Angel" Carol Trawick an outstanding philanthropist for Montgomery County
Committed to Excellence, We Deliver Innovative, Optimal MEP Systems Design Solutions for Each Unique Project. Roni Slavin Pekins Co-Director Mechanical Audio/ Visual Plumbing Commissioning Security Electrical Sustainability Energy Telecommunications Fire Protection
Gaithersburg, MD 9711 Washingtonian Blvd, Suite 550 Gaithersburg MD 20878 P: 240 261 7140 Washington, DC 130 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 750 Washington, DC 20036-3915 P: 202 296 6583 Durham New York City Philadelphia Princeton Toronto
Social Dance at Glen Echo Park
Swing, Tango, Waltz, Contra and more! glenechopark.org/dances
Fall & Winter 2022-23
CLASSES AND EVENTS glenechopark.org
Spring/Summer 2023 CLASSES & EVENTS CATALOG
AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY www.glenechopark.org/classes