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SPRING & SUMMER 2026


SPOTLIGHT ON

APRIL CLASSES


Dear Friends,


Welcome to our SPOTLIGHT ON APRIL CLASSES!


The flowers are beginning to bloom and creative classes, camps, and workshops are blossoming along with them! Check out NEW offerings in Drawing & Painting, Dance & Movement, and Classes for Kids. This season of growth is the perfect time to enroll in a class and let your creativity flourish!


☀️ Summer Camps are on the horizon! If you're still making plans, take a moment to browse the camps section of our Spring-Summer 2026 digital catalog for solutions. Some offerings are already filling up, so don't wait long to register your Happy Camper!


This is not a full list of classes, so be sure to check out our digital catalog to see our entire array of offerings.


We can't wait to see what you create at the Park in April!

ARTS & MEDIA

Introduction to Screenprinting Workshop

April 19 (one day) | Sunday @ 1pm – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Mosaics: Art of the Broken Dish Workshop

Begins April 25 | Saturday, Sunday, Monday @ 10am - 5pm | Learn More & Register >>

Build a Tiny Community in Mixed Media

May 3 (one day) | Sunday @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

CERAMICS & POTTERY

Wheel Teen Tuesday (Ages 13-18)

Begins April 14 | Tuesday @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Handbuilding Wednesday AM: Advanced

Begins April 15 | Wednesday @ 9am – 1pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Teen Thursday (Ages 13-18)

Begins April 16 | Thursday @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

DANCE & MOVEMENT

Bachata Level 1 FUNdamentals

Begins April 8 | Wednesday @ 7:45pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1 Level 1- FUNdamentals

Begins April 8 | Wednesday @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

T’ai Chi: Intermediates

Begins April 11 | Saturday @ 10am – 11am | Learn More & Register >>

Latin Cardio (Ages 15+) (NEW)

Begins April 11 | Saturday @ 10am – 11am | Learn More & Register >>

Wedding Dance Prep 101 (NEW)

Begins April 11 | Saturday @ 11:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ballroom Waltz (NEW)

Begins April 13 | Monday @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Beginning-Intermediate Swing Dance

Begins April 13 | Monday @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Sevillanas

Begins April 13 | Monday @ 7pm – 8:15pm | Learn More & Register >>

T’ai Chi: New Beginners

Begins April 14 | Tuesday @ 11am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Embodied Aging (NEW)

Begins April 18 | Saturday @ 10am – 11am | Learn More & Register >>

Embodied Movement (NEW)

Begins April 18 | Saturday @ 11:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Boogie Woogie – Intermediate-Level Dancers (NEW)

Begins April 27 | Monday @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Folk Waltz Beginner/Intermediate

Begins May 1 | Friday @ 6:45pm – 8:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Foxtrot

Begins May 4 | Monday @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

DRAWING & PAINTING

Learning to Draw and Paint

Begins April 10 | Friday @ 4pm – 6:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Color, Composition, and Design

Begins April 14 | Tuesday @ 7pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Baroque Still Life Painting (NEW)

Begins April 16 | Thursday @ 4pm – 6:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Painting Essentials: Animals (NEW)

Begins April 19 | Sunday @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Eyes, Hands, and Feet

Begins April 20 | Monday @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Introduction to Digital Painting

Begins April 20 | Monday @ 6pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Painting Local Gardens (NEW)

Begins April 20 | Monday @ 12:30pm – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Plein Air: Big Shapes, Bold Strokes (NEW)

Begins April 21 | Tuesday @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Just Getting Started: Learning to See Drawing

Begins April 22 | Wednesday @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

The Art of Color: Mastering Mixing and Theory

Begins April 22 | Wednesday @ 1:30pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Women of Abstraction (NEW)

Begins April 23 | Thursday @ 1pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Learn to Paint Ships and Seascapes Workshop

April 25 & 26 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Gallery Standards: Preparing for Professional Venues Workshop (NEW)

April 27 - 29 (three days) | Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

FUSED GLASS

First Time Fusers Workshop

April 11 & 12 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Fused Glass Jewels and Pendants Workshop

April 17 - 19 (three days) | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday @ 10am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wired Up Workshop

Begins April 20 (three days) | Saturday, Sunday, and Monday @ 10am – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Combining Glass Patterns Workshop

May 2 & 3 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

GLASSBLOWING

Glassblowing classes & workshops are full through the end of July 2026. Register now for offerings starting in August 2026. Browse the Glassblowing section of the catalog >>

MUSIC

Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran

Begins March 31 | Tuesday @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Visit the Washington Conservatory of Music's website to learn more about Private Music Lessons. Summer music camps for kids begin in June. Browse the Camps section of the catalog >>

PHOTOGRAPHY

Elective: The Magic of iPhone Photography

Begins April 7 | Tuesday & Thursday @ 7pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Introduction to Studio Photography

Begins April 8 | Wednesday @ 7pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: “Collections: Lightroom Classic’s Powerful Organizing Tool" Workshop

April 18 (one day) | Saturday @ 11am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Photographing Artwork Like a Pro

Begins May 2 | Saturday @ 10am – 1pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Projects + Practice

Begins May 5 | Tuesday @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Not Your Average Flower Pix

Begins May 6 | Wednesday @ 7pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

PUPPETRY

No upcoming Puppetry classes & workshops in April. Current Stage Productions available at thepuppetco.org

SCULPTURE & STONE CARVING

Stone carving classes are full through the end of April 2026. Register now for offerings starting in May 2026 or inquire about a stone carving workshop. Browse the Sculpture & Stone Carving section of the catalog >>

SILVERSMITHING

Jewelry Enameling: Basics Workshop

April 11 & 12 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Jewelry Expressions: Stamping Workshop

April 25 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Silver Passport: It Is Riveting! Workshop

April 26 (one day) | Sunday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

CLASSES FOR KIDS

CHILDREN'S DANCE

Kids Salsa (Ages 6 – 12) (NEW)

Begins April 4 | Saturday @ 1pm – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Creative Movement (Ages 3 – 6) (NEW)

Begins April 7 | Tuesday @ 4:15pm – 4:55pm | Learn More & Register >>

Hip Hop (Ages 6 – 12) (NEW)

Begins April 7 | Tuesday @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ballet Tap Combo Class (Ages 6 – 12) (NEW)

Begins April 8 | Wednesday @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Budding Ballerinas (Ages 3 – 6) (NEW)

Begins April 8 | Wednesday @ 4pm – 4:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Culkin Kid Dancers: Level 6/7 (Ages 6+)

Begins April 13 | Thursday @ 7pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

CHILDREN'S VISUAL ARTS

Nature Inspired Art – Harper, Hokusai, and Thomas (Ages 5-8)

Begins April 4 | Saturday @ 10:30am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Working with Clay: The Basics (Ages 6 – 12)

Begins April 7 | Tuesday @ 4:30pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Visible & Creative World (Ages 7 – 12)

Begins April 11 | Saturday @ 10am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Nature Inspired Art – Giacometti and Picasso (Ages 5 – 8)

Begins May 3 | Sunday @ 1:30pm – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

CLASSES FOR PARENT & CHILD

Parent & Child Mathematical Art Workshop (Ages 5-10)

April 18 (one day) | Saturday @ 1pm – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

CAMPS FOR KIDS

Spring Break Clay Animation Camp (Ages 7 – 12)

April 13 - 15 (three days) | Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday @ 9am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

2026 SUMMER CAMPS


Let your child spark their creativity and develop their artistic skills in a fun, non-competitive environment with classes in:


Aquatic Life & Nature | Arts & Media | Dance & Movement | Drawing, Painting & Crafts | Fused Glass | Music | Theater | & More!

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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.