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SPRING & SUMMER 2026

SPOTLIGHT ON

AUGUST CLASSES & CAMPS

Dear Friends,

Welcome to our SPOTLIGHT ON AUGUST CLASSES & CAMPS!

We can't wait to share a taste of the upcoming August classes, workshops, and camps! Whether you're taking a one day workshop to concentrate on learning a new skill or a weekly class to build progress over time, Glen Echo Park has a program you'll enjoy. As we near the end of the summer, get ready for a brand new catalog of classes coming soon for Fall & Winter 2026-2027! Browse a preview of the upcoming digital catalog on our website. And be sure to mark your calendars for online registration opening on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10am EST.

There's still one more month of Summer Camp fun! With new camps starting up each week in visual arts, music, theater, puppetry, and nature & aquatic life, there are plenty of choices for your Happy Camper. Take a moment to browse the camps section of our Spring-Summer 2026 digital catalog and find the perfect fit.

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 this summer!

Layered Paper Art Workshop: The Beach!

Aug 29  (one day) | Saturday @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ceramics & Pottery classes & workshops are full through the end of August 2026. Online registration for Fall/Winter offerings will open at 10am EST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Salsa On1- Level 2

Begins Aug 4 | Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 2

Begins Aug 4 | Tuesdays @ 7:30pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1 Level 1 - FUNdamentals

Begins Aug 5 | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 1 FUNdamentals

Begins Aug 5 | Wednesdays @ 7:45pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Folk Waltz Intermediate/Advanced

Begins Aug 7 | Fridays @ 6:45pm – 8:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Artistic Anatomy 

Begins Aug 3 | Mondays @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Dog Days of Summer Workshop

Aug 5  (one day) | Wednesday @ 10:00am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Acrylic Painting

Begins Aug 6 | Thursdays @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Landscape in August

Begins Aug 6 | Thursdays @ 1:00pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Friday Night Figure Drawing

Begins Aug 7 | Fridays @ 7:00pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Painting Essentials: Animals

Aug 9  (one day) | Sunday @ 10:00am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Colored Pencil Exotic Birds Workshop

Aug 12  (one day) | Wednesday @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Discover Patterns in Pattern Bars Workshop

Aug 22 & 23 (two days) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Glassblowing classes & workshops are full through the end of August 2026. Online registration for Fall/Winter offerings will open at 10am EST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Visit the Washington Conservatory of Music's website to learn more about Private Music Lessons. See the "CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS" section below for a selection of summer music camps for kids beginning in August. Browse the Camps section of the catalog >>

Online registration for Fall/Winter music group classes will open at 10am EST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Gallery Standards: Preparing for Professional Venues Workshop

Aug 10, 11 & 12 | Mon Tue Wed @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

See the "CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS" section below for a selection of puppetry camps beginning in August. Current stage productions available at thepuppetco.org

Sculpture & Stone Carving classes & workshops are full through the end of August 2026. Online registration for Fall/Winter offerings will open at 10am EST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Romantics: Groovy Hollow Forms Workshop

Aug 1 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Silver Passport: Hooks, Toggles, Earwires, Oh My! Workshop

Aug 14 (one day) | Friday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Romantics: Wire Weaving Ring Workshop

Aug 15 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

After Camp (Ages 5-12) 

Weekly Registration | Monday – Friday* @ 2pm - 6pm

July 27 - 31 >> | August 3 - 7 >> | August 10 - 14 >>

Digital Photography & Photoshop Camp (Ages 9 -13)

Begins Aug 3 | Monday – Friday @ 1pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Expressive Collage Art Camp (Ages 12 – 16)

Begins Aug 10 | Monday - Friday @ 9:00am – 3:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Refabulous Runway Foundations in Fashion Camp (Ages 12 – 15)

Begins Aug 10 | Monday - Friday @9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Fantasy City: Create Your Own City Camp (Ages 5 – 10)

Begins Aug 17 | Monday - Friday @ 9:00am – 3:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Movie Sing Along Camp (Ages 7-12)

Begins Aug 17 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Creative Movement (Ages 3 – 6)

Begins Aug 4 | Tuesdays @ 4:15pm – 4:55pm | Learn More & Register >>

Hip Hop (Ages 6 – 12)

Begins Aug 4 | Tuesdays @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Budding Ballerinas (Ages 3 – 6)

Begins Aug 5 | Wednesdays @ 4:00pm – 4:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ballet Tap Combo Class

Begins Aug 5 | Wednesdays @ 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

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