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SPRING & SUMMER 2026

SPOTLIGHT ON

JULY CLASSES & CAMPS

Dear Friends,

Welcome to our SPOTLIGHT ON JULY CLASSES & CAMPS!

We can't wait to share a taste of the upcoming July classes, workshops, and camps! Summer is in full swing, so it's time to treat yourself! Express your creativity and learn new skills when you enroll in a class at Glen Echo Park. Take a class with a friend, or make new friends with shared interests. There's an arts community waiting for you here at the Park.

Summer Camp season starts on Monday! ☀️ From mid-June to late August, the Park will be filled with kids & teens finding their creative voices and forming friendships with fellow campers. 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: Summer Trees 

July 11 (one session) | Saturday @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Mixed Media/Collage Workshop

July 19 (one session) | Sunday @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Home Studio Independent Study for Continuing Students

Begins July 20 | Mondays @ 8am – 10pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Teen Tuesday (Ages 13-18)

Begins July 21 | Tuesdays @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Tuesday AM: Intermediate to Advanced

Begins July 21 | Tuesdays @ 9am – 1pm | Learn More & Register >>

Wheel Teen Thursday (Ages 13-18)

Begins July 23 | Thursdays @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Dips, Drops & Fancy Footwork Workshop

June 29 (one session) | Monday @ 7pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Beginning-Intermediate Swing Dance

Begins July 6 | Mondays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1 Level 1- FUNdamentals

Begins July 8 | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 1 FUNdamentals

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

T'ai Chi Continuing Beginners Level 3

Begins July 12 | Sundays @ 11am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

ABC's of Ballroom Dancing

Begins July 14 | Tuesdays @ 7pm – 8pm | Learn More & Register >>

A+ Ballroom Dancing 

Begins July 14 | Tuesdays @ 8pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Plein Air Painting

Begins July 2 | Thursdays @ 4pm – 6:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Art of Watercolor

Begins July 7 | Tuesdays @ 1pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Baroque Still Life Painting

Begins July 9 | Thursdays @ 4pm – 6:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Birds! Sketching & Painting

Begins July 9 | Thursdays @ 4pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Learn Impressionist Oil Painting (ONLINE)

Begins July 10 | Fridays @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting

Begins July 18 | Saturdays @ 10am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Master Mixing Colors Workshop

Begins July 25 (two sessions) | Saturday & Sunday @ 9:30am – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Encaustic & Mixed Media Painting Workshop

July 26 (one session) | Sunday @ 12pm – 5pm | Learn More & Register >>

Fused Glass Classes and Workshops are filled in July. Browse the Fused Glass section of the catalog to find July Fused Glass Summer Camps for Teens beginning in July and Fused Glass Classes and Workshops beginning in August.

Glassblowing classes & workshops are full through the end of August 2026. Registration for Fall/Winter offerings will open in August.

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 July. Browse the Camps section of the catalog >>

Elective: Tricolor Gum Bichromate Printing Workshop

Begins June 27 (two sessions) | Saturday & Sunday @ 9am – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Handmade Photobooks

Begins July 11 | Saturdays @ 9:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Basic: Color (C-41) Film Developing Workshop

July 12 (one session) | Sunday @ 10am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

See the "CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS" section below for a selection of puppetry camps beginning in August.

Stone Carving Thursdays

Begins July 16 | Thursdays @ 10:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Discover Silversmithing 2: Using A Stone Workshop

Begins July 7 (two sessions) | Thursday & Friday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Jewelry Enameling: I Can See Clearly Workshop

Begins July 11 (two sessions) | Saturday & Sunday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Romantics: Groovy Hollow Forms Workshop

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

After Camp (Ages 5-12) 

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

*Special daily pricing is avialable for single day camp programs from June 29 - July 2

After Camp offered weekly throughout the remainder of the camp season

June 29 - July 2 >> | June 29 >> | June 30 >> | July 1 >> | July 2 >> | July 6 - 10 >> | July 13 - 17 >> | July 20 - 24 >> | July 27 - 31 >> | August 3 - 7 >> | August 10 - 14 >>

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

Begins July 6 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Land and Sea Creatures Art Camp (Ages 12-16)

Begins July 6 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Budding Artist Discovery Camp (Ages 5-7)

Begins July 6 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Superstar Camp (Ages 6-10)

Begins July 13 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Sensational Sharks Camp (Ages 6-8)

Begins July 13 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Beginner Irish Dance Camp–Half Day (Ages 5-10) 

Begins July 13 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

3D Sculpture & Mixed Media Camp (Ages 12-14)

Begins July 27 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Moving Art Creations Camp (Ages 11–16) 

Begins July 27 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Story, Puppet, Play Camp (Ages 6-12)

Begins August 3 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Creative Movement (Ages 3-6)

Begins July 7 | Tuesdays @ 4:15pm – 4:55pm | Learn More & Register >>

Hip Hop (Ages 6-12)

Begins July 7 | Tuesdays @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

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