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Hi Jenni!

The Fall & Winter 2022-2023 digital course catalog is full of exciting classes with both familiar and brand new instructors! Scroll onwards for a preview of what September has to offer!

We're excited to present another free concert in the Bumper Car Pavilion at 7:30 pm tomorrow with A Música da Vida featuring Claudia Gargiulo, and True Respite Brewing Co. serving drinks--hope to see you there, rain or shine!

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Labor Day Art Show on September 3-5, and in the meantime, we invite you to enjoy ongoing exhibitions throughout the park. Keep reading for all the details -- and more -- and have a great week!

Summer Concert: A Música da Vida featuring Claudia Gargiulo

Thursday, August 11th | 7:30 pm

Argentine born singer and teacher Claudia Gargiulo is a mezzo-soprano known for the clarity of her voice. She has previously performed in South America and Europe, participating in festivals and theaters in Italy, Argentina and the USA. Now promotes Argentine tango, and Latin American Folk music in Washington DC. 

Plus, True Respite Brewing Co. will be serving drinks!

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Wednesday, August 10 | 8:00 pm

Friday, August 12 | 7:30 - 11:00 pm

Sunday, August 14 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 14 | 6:30 - 11 pm

Upcoming Summer Classes

Acrylic Painting Mini-Session (Online)

Thursdays | Aug 18 - Sept 8 | 7 - 8:30 pm

Great class to learn how to draw and paint in acrylics! Explore all the nuances of this wonderful medium to your advantage. Work on visual sensitivity, cultivating technical skills and developing personal viewpoints. The class is designed to meet the needs of all levels. 

Upcoming Fall Classes

Beginning Knitting Workshop

Thur | Sept 1 - 8 | 7 - 8:30 pm

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!

Just Getting Started: Foundation Drawing - Learning to See

Thur | Sept 1 - 22 | 1:30 - 4 pm

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. Explore artist perception, drawing proportions, and using plumblines and intersections to build a composition. Grab your pencils and join us! You’ll never see the world the same way. Beginner & intermediate.

DC Street Photography

Sat | Sept 3 - Oct 8 | 12 - 2 pm

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.

Foundation: Getting Started Shooting Video

Tue | Sept 6 - Nov 29 | 7 - 9 pm

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.

Introductory Irish Fiddle

Wed | Sept 7 - Dec 21 | 7:30 - 8:30 pm

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 own instrument.

Yoga for All Levels

Sun | Sept 11 - Nov 20 | 6 - 7:15 pm

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.

Rod puppets convey the classic tale of rags to riches, love at first sight (twice!), and getting what we all deserve. Don’t miss this fan favorite production, or your magical midnight curfew! Recommended ages 5+. Run time approximately 45 minutes.

Fantastagirl, a second-grade superhero who uses words to save the day, comes face to face with her worst nightmare: the Math Monster! When confronted with problems too big for words alone to solve, Fantastagirl must accept help from her friendly, furry, fraction-loving foe. While Fantastagirl and Math Monster use words and numbers to help her friends and scientist moms, something far more sinister than Math brews on the horizon.

Designed for children 2 to 4 years old, Tiny Tots offers a viewing atmosphere especially suited for young theatre patrons.

All Tiny Tots shows feature:

• 30 min. runtime
• no dark room
• no loud noises
• open theatre doors

The Glen Echo Park Aquarium is open by appointment ONLY.

Call or text 570-334-8713 or email [email protected] to schedule a visit.

Wednesdays - Sundays

10:00 am - 4:00 pm