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SPRING & SUMMER 2026


SPOTLIGHT ON

MARCH CLASSES


Dear Friends,


Welcome to our SPOTLIGHT ON MARCH CLASSES!


As we jump into spring, we're excited to share a sampling of classes, camps, and workshops that spark curiosity and artistic expression. Check out NEW offerings in Music, Dance & Movement, Photography, and Classes for Kids. Plus, returning favorite spring classes are back by popular demand. It's the perfect time to enroll in a class and let your creativity grow! 🌱


NEW classes include:

  • Embodied Artist and Performance 
  • Introduction to Composition 
  • Music Appreciation 
  • Initiation to Music Theory 
  • Ukulele for Beginners Age 15+
  • Elective: Travel Preparation for Digital Photographers Workshop
  • Basic: Color (C-41) Film Developing Workshop
  • Creative Movement (Ages 3 – 6) 
  • Hip Hop (Ages 6 – 12)
  • Budding Ballerinas (Ages 3 - 6)
  • Ballet Tap Combo Class (Ages 6 – 12)
  • Ukulele for Beginners (Ages 5-14)
  • Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 5-14)
  • Parent's Night Out Workshop (Ages 6-12) 3/13


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 March!

SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Check out these creative Spring Break Camps for Kids & Teens:


Teen Smith | Clay Animation: Camp 1Camp 2 Fine Arts | Colorful Mixed Media Art | Bay Buddies | Sensational Sharks | Treasure Island | Into the Abyssal Zone | Freaky Fish Friday


ARTS & MEDIA

Introduction to Screenprinting Workshop 3/8

Mar 8 (one day) | Sunday @ 1pm – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Layered Paper Art Workshop: Lighthouse

Mar 28 (one day) | Saturday @ 1pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

CERAMICS & POTTERY

Ceramics & Pottery classes are full through the end of March 2026. Register now for offerings starting in April 2026. Browse the Ceramics & Pottery section of the catalog >>

DANCE & MOVEMENT

Beginning Swing Dance

Begins Mar 2 | Mondays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ballroom & Latin Sampler

Begins Mar 2 | Mondays @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults

Begins Mar 2 | Mondays @ 8:00pm – 9:00pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1- Level 2

Begins Mar 3 | Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 2 

Begins Mar 3 | Tuesdays @ 7:45pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Bachata Level 1 FUNdamentals

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 7:45pm – 8:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

Salsa On1 Level 1- FUNdamentals

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Folk Waltz Beginner/Intermediate

Begins Mar 5 | Thursdays @ 7:15pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Embodied Artist and Performance (NEW)

Begins Mar 6 | Fridays @ 5pm – 7pm | Learn More & Register >>

Yoga For All Levels

Begins Mar 8 | Sundays @ 6pm – 7:15pm | Learn More & Register >>

ABC's of Ballroom Dancing

Begins Mar 19 | Thursdays @ 7pm – 8pm | Learn More & Register >>

A+ Ballroom Dancing

Begins Mar 19 | Thursdays @ 8pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

DRAWING & PAINTING

Encaustic & Mixed Media Painting Workshop

Mar 1 (one day)| Sunday @ 12pm – 5pm | Learn More & Register >>

Expressive Figure Drawing & Painting

Begins Mar 13 | Fridays @ 1pm – 3:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Watercolor Clinic Workshop

Mar 21 (one day)| Saturday @ 10am – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

FUSED GLASS

Kaleidoscope Patterns with Stringer Sheets and Wiggles Patterns Workshop 

Begins Mar 14 (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

Introduction to Composition (NEW)

Begins Mar 1 | Sundays @ 10am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Music Appreciation (NEW)

Begins Mar 1 | Sundays @ 2pm – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Initiation to Music Theory (NEW)

Begins Mar 1 | Sundays @ 3pm – 4pm | Learn More & Register >>

Introductory Irish Fiddle

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 8:30pm – 9:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Ukulele for Beginners Age 15+ (NEW)

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners Age 15+ (NEW)

Begins Mar 5 | Thursdays @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran

Begins Mar 31 | Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

PHOTOGRAPHY

Basic: Digital Camera Controls (Online)

Begins Mar 3 | Tuesdays @ 6:30pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Intermediate: Developing Your Photographic Style

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 9:30am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Basic: Introduction to Black and White Developing and Printing

Begins Mar 5 | Thursdays @ 6pm – 10pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Creating Your Photographic Style Workshop

Mar 13 (one day) | Friday @ 7pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

Elective: Travel Preparation for Digital Photographers Workshop (NEW)

Mar 14 (one day) | Saturday @ 8:30am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

Basic: Color (C-41) Film Developing Workshop (NEW)

Mar 22 (one day) | Sunday @ 10am – 12pm | Learn More & Register >>

PUPPETRY

No upcoming Puppetry programs in March. Current Stage Productions available at thepuppetco.org

SCULPTURE & STONE CARVING

Stone Carving Sundays 

Begins Mar 15 | Sundays @ 10:30am – 12:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

SILVERSMITHING

Silver Saturday 2: Using A Stone Workshop

Mar 19 (two days) | Thursday and Friday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Super Soldering Workshop

Mar 21 (one day) | Saturday @ 10:30am – 4:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

CLASSES FOR KIDS

CHILDREN'S DANCE

Creative Movement (Ages 3 – 6) (NEW)

Begins Mar 3 | Tuesdays @ 4:15pm – 4:55pm | Learn More & Register >>

Hip Hop (Ages 6 – 12) (NEW)

Begins Mar 3 | Tuesdays @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Budding Ballerinas (Ages 3 - 6) (NEW)

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 4pm – 4:45pm | Learn More & Register >>

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

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 5pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

Culkin Kid Dancers: New Beginners and Level 1 (Ages 5-10)

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

CHILDREN'S MUSIC

Ukulele for Beginners (Ages 5-14) (NEW)

Begins Mar 4 | Wednesdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 5-14) (NEW)

Begins Mar 5 | Thursdays @ 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Learn More & Register >>

CHILDREN'S VISUAL ARTS

Fine Art Drawing (Ages 7-12)

Begins Mar 5 | Thursdays @ 4:30pm – 6pm | Learn More & Register >>

CHILDREN'S AQUATIC PROGRAMS

Parent's Night Out Workshop (Ages 6-12) 3/13 (NEW)

March 13 (one day) | Friday @ 5pm – 9pm | Learn More & Register >>

CLASSES FOR PARENT & CHILD

Ikebana in Origami - Parent and Child Workshop (Ages 8-10) 

Mar 8 (one day) | Sunday @ 1pm – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

CAMPS FOR KIDS/TEENS

Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-9) Bay Buddies – Monday

Mar 30 (one day) | Monday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-9) Sensational Sharks- Tuesday

Mar 31 (one day) | Tuesday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-9) Treasure Island – Wednesday

Apr 1 (one day) | Wednesday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-9) Into the Abyssal Zone - Thursday

Apr 2 (one day) | Thursday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Break Camp (Ages 5-9) Freaky Fish – Friday 

Apr 3 (one day) | Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Colorful Mixed Media Art Spring Break Camp (Ages 6–11) [3/30 – 4/3]

Begins Mar 30 | Monday – Friday @ 10am – 1pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Break Clay Animation Camp (Ages 7-12) [3/30 - 4/1]

Begins Mar 30 | Monday – Wednesday @ 9am – 2pm | Learn More & Register >>

Spring Fine Arts Camp (Ages 6-11) [3/30 - 4/3]

Begins Mar 30 | Monday – Friday @ 9am – 3pm | Learn More & Register >>

Teen Smith Spring Break Camp (Ages 13-17) [3/30 – 4/3]

Begins Mar 30 | Monday – Friday @ 10:30am – 1:30pm | 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.