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2 Visitor Information CHILDREN’S CLASSES AND PROGRAMS 19 Spring Break and Summer Camps 3 About the Glen Echo Park Partnership 26 Summer Camps At-A-Glance 32 Children’s Visual Arts 4 Membership Drawing, Painting & Crafts with the YO UNG CREATIVE SPIRIT, PlayGroup in the Park and others; Clay Animation; Printmaking, 5 Ongoing Partnership Textile & Wearable Arts Programs 35 Dance & Movement 6 Special Events 36 Music with the WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 37 Puppetry at THE PUPPET CO. 8 Facility Rentals 39 Theater at ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC 9 Dance Events 43 Environmental Education Programs at LIVING CLASSROOMS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
14 National Park Service ADULT AND TEEN ART AND MUSIC CLASSES Programs 47 Arts & Media Basketry, Beading & Jewelry, Book & Paper Arts, Enamel, Mixed Media, 19 Children’s Classes Polymer Clay, Sculpture, Textile & Wearable Arts and Programs 51 Creativity, Textiles, Color & Design at BONNIE LEE HOLLAND ART & CREATIVITY LAB 47 Adult and Teen Art 52 Ceramics and Pottery at GLEN ECHO POTTERY and Music Classes 55 Drawing and Painting at THE YELLOW BARN STUDIO & GALLERY 65 Resident Drawing and Painting Studio: J. JORDAN BRUNS 83 Dance Classes for 66 Glass at the ART GLASS CENTER and GLEN ECHO GLASSWORKS Adults and Teens 70 Music with the WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 91 Instructors 73 Photography at PHOTOWORKS 92 Index of Classes 80 Silversmithing at SILVERWORKS STUDIO & GALLERY 82 Writing with THE WRITER’S CENTER 94 Registration Policies and Procedures DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS 83 Contemporary/Creative Movement 95 Registration Form Ballet, Belly Dance, Creative Movement, T’ai Chi, Yoga, Irish Dance 85 Social Dance American & Latin Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Blues, Country Dance, International Ballroom & Latin, Line Dancing, Salsa & Nightclub Latin, Swing & Lindy, Waltz
The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, and also by funding from the Montgomery County government and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. All programs are produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and Montgomery County, Maryland. The George Washington Memorial Parkway, which administers Glen Echo Park and the Clara Barton National Historic Site, is one of almost 400 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. www.glenechopark.org 1 VISITOR INFORMATION GLEN ECHO PARK PARTNERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Visitor Information Michael L. Burack, President Glen Echo Park Partnership Jennifer A. English, Vice President DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK for Arts and Culture From the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495), take exit 40 on the outer loop or exit 41 east Robin Salomon, Treasurer on the inner loop. Take Clara Barton/Cabin John Parkway to the MacArthur Blvd/ Carol Sue Fromboluti, Secretary 301.634.2222 Glen Echo exit. Make a left onto MacArthur Blvd. Cross Goldsboro Road and then Stephen Baldwin www.glenechopark.org make a left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public parking lot. Deborah M. Beers Established by Montgomery County and the National Park Service (NPS) in 2002, the From downtown Washington, take Massachusetts Avenue northwest, to its end at Hon. Roger Berliner* Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is a nonprofit organization charged Goldsboro Road, turn left, and continue to MacArthur Blvd. Turn right on MacArthur Rachelle Cherol with managing Glen Echo Park’s programs and facilities. Its mission is to present vibrant Blvd and take an immediate left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public Bethany Frick parking lot. artistic, cultural, and educational programs at Glen Echo Park and to promote the Park Roy Green as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population. The Partnership nurtures a Linda Syverson Guild dynamic community of artists and performers while preserving the Park’s historic facilities. OFFICE, STUDIO AND CLASSROOM REFERENCE Kenneth B. J. Hartman* Formerly an amusement park, Glen Echo Park has been a National Park since Caretaker’s House: Glen Echo Glassworks Stephanie A. Kennan 1971. The Partnership works collaboratively with NPS and Montgomery County Randolph Moss to manage the site and with resident artists and organizations to develop unique Crystal Pool Studio: The Young Creative Spirit Eric Nelson programming. The Partnership operates the historic Dentzel carousel, oversees the Hall of Mirrors: Dance and Movement Classes Diana Parker arts education and dance programs, produces festivals and special events, conducts fundraising and marketing, and manages and maintains all facilities. Arcade Building Jane Pettit 1st Floor: National Park Service Visitor Desk Each year, the Park brings more than 425,000 people together to renew their Mike Zangwill creative spirit through arts classes, festivals, exhibitions, dances, children’s theater, Popcorn Gallery *Ex-Officio Members music performances, environmental education programs, and more. Photoworks Staff the Puppet Co. Katey Boerner, Executive Director A Note From the Partnership Spring and summer in Glen Echo Park will be as enchanting as ever this year! We Meredith Forster, Education Program Art Glass Center at Glen Echo have many wonderful classes and events planned for you to enjoy. Manager Join us for Family Day on May 4 when the historic Dentzel Carousel begins its Adventure Theatre MTC Donna Barker, Dance and Events Manager 93rd season at Glen Echo Park. In addition to carousel rides, Family Day includes Washington Conservatory Debbie Mueller, Director of Development face-painting, magic shows, dance performances, open studios, and more. of Music at Glen Echo Park PARKING Emily Mah Rogers, Site Operations Manager We are thrilled to expand our summer concert series this year with funding from the Bernstein Family Foundation and the BCC Rotary. Throughout the summer, 2nd Floor: Glen Echo Park Partnership Parking for Glen Echo Park is in a public parking lot located Dwight Rundle, Rentals Associate concerts in the Bumper Car Pavilion will fill the Park with music every Thursday for Arts and Culture office just off MacArthur Blvd on Oxford Road, across from the Brian Buck, Dance and Events Program evening along with a special Family Jazz Day performance on Sunday, July 21. All Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, walk along Living Classrooms: Living Classrooms Children’s Museum Assistant performances are free and will feature military bands as well as local bands. the path across the Minnehaha Creek bridge and Jenni Cloud, Marketing and If you’re a parent, you won’t want to miss the summer camps guide on pages Yurts: Feather Tree Hill Calligraphy into the Park. Please do not park in permit only areas. Communications Associate 26–27. The Park offers a variety of artistic and fun camps to suit kids of all ages and Glen Echo Pottery interests—from fine arts, to Irish dancing, to music camps with the Washington BALLROOM CAFÉ Julia Bilek, Development and Marketing Conservatory, to theatre camps with Adventure Theatre MTC, and more. Our very Ye l l ow B a r n : 1st Floor: Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery The Ballroom Café, located at the end of the Spanish Assistant successful Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp will be back for its third year, offer- Cheryl Fuller, Business Manager 1st Floor: North Studio: Bonnie Lee Ballroom, across from the carousel, serves light ing kids ages 11–16 the opportunity to try many different artistic mediums all in Holland, Art & Creativity Lab refreshments. For more information and current hours Derrick Wall, Registrar one week-long camp. So let your kids enjoy this beautiful park all summer long! visit glenechopark.org. Assistant Registrars: Janice Fischer, Finally, our annual Gala in the Park will be held on May 18. The theme for this year’s 2nd Floor: SilverWorks Studio & Gallery Natalia Febo, Andrea Moody, can’t-miss event is Glimmer of Glass, celebrating the talented glass artists at the Park. It’s always Chautauqua 1st Floor: Yellow Barn Studio Artist- INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE Sharis Simonian a great evening and a fantastic way to support the Park’s unique programs and facilities. Tower: in-Residence • Handicapped accessible restrooms are located in the Maintenance Assistant: William Lee You can find everything you need to enjoy the Park’s classes and events in this 2nd Floor: J. Jordan Bruns Studio Arcade Building, the Spanish Ballroom, and the brick Gallery Assistant: Natalia Febo catalog—or online at www.glenechopark.org. building located next to the carousel. Spanish Ballroom, Carousel Staff: Lisa Fahlstrom, Ballroom Annex, • For Emergencies requiring police, fire, or rescue Bert Kenyon, Tim Fisher Bumper Car Pavilion: Dance Classes and Events assistance, contact the US Park Police: 202.610.7500 Hall Managers: Eric Brooks, Katey Boerner, Executive Director • Fire and Ambulance: 911, preferably from a landline. Reuven Eitan, Jay Maranan Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture 2 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 3 MEMBERSHIP ONGOING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Dentzel Carousel Ongoing Partnership May 4–June 30: Wed & Th, 10am to 2pm, Sat & Sun, 12 to 6pm July 1–August 31: Wed, Th & Fri, 10am to 2pm, Sat & Sun, 12 to 6pm Programs September 1–30: Sat & Sun, 12 to 6pm *Hours subject to change. See glenechopark.org for current hours.
Resident Artists and Organizations One of the greater Washington area’s true treasures, the historic Adventure Theatre MTC—Box Office Hours: Tues–Fri: 10am to Glen Echo Park Dentzel carousel is in its 93rd year. The carousel 4pm (office); Sat & Sun: 10am to 2pm (box office); (see page 39) remains the Park’s crowning jewel from the amusement park Art Glass Center at Glen Echo—gallery hours Fri, 10am to 2pm, era. Installed at Glen Echo Park in 1921, the canopy and the Sat, 10am to 4pm, Sun, 12pm to 4pm (see page 66) carved animals were made by the Dentzel Carousel Company Bonnie Lee Holland Art & Creativity Lab—(see page 51) of Germantown, Pennsylvania. It remains a classic example of Living Classrooms Children’s Museum—weekend family hand woodcarving popular during the early years of the 20th programs, Sat & Sun, 10am to 3pm (see page 43) century. The 20-year restoration of the carousel was completed Feather Tree Hill Calligraphy Studio—(see page 23) in 2003, and the carousel building was refurbished and repainted Glen Echo Glassworks—Sat, 11am to 4pm (see page 69) in 2005 as part of park-wide renovations under the direction of Glen Echo Pottery—gallery open April to December, Sat & Sun, Montgomery County, MD and the National Park Service, with 12pm to 5pm (see page 52) additional funding from the State of Maryland. We completed J. Jordan Bruns Studio —studio hours Wed–Fri, 11am to 4pm, significant repairs to the carousel’s band organ in 2011. Sat & Sun, 11am to 5:30pm (see page 65) Photoworks—gallery hours Sat, 1pm to 4pm, Sun, 1pm to 8pm— Enjoy the carousel on these additional days and nights: (see page 73) Monday, May 27, Memorial Day (12 to 6pm) SilverWorks Studio & Gallery — gallery hours Wed, Th, Sat & Friday, August 30, Labor Day Art Show Reception (7 to 9pm) Sun, 10am to 6pm; Tues & Fri, 12pm to 6pm (see page 80) Monday, September 2, Labor Day (12 to 6pm) the Puppet Co. — Box Office Hours: Wed, Th, Fri: Friday, September 6, Glen Echo Fire Dept. Bingo Night (7 to 10pm) 9:30am to 3:30pm; Sat & Sun: 10:30am to 2:30pm; 9:15am on Tiny Tots days (see page 37) Washington Conservatory of Music at Glen Echo Park — (see Volunteer for the Park pages 36 and 70) Join the fun at Glen Echo Park! Corporate and individual Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery — gallery hours Sat & Sun, volunteers are an integral part of the Partnership’s success with 12pm to 5pm; Tower studio hours — (see page 55) events and daily operations. Volunteers help with a wide variety Young Creative Spirit — (see page 32) of activities including special events, facility and site projects, marketing and development, and administrative tasks. For For an up-to-date schedule of studio hours, visit more information about all the volunteering opportunities www.glenechopark.org. contact [email protected] or 301.634.2222. Thank You Volunteers! Thank you to all the many volunteers who assisted with Partnership projects and events in 2012. Special thanks to volunteers from the following organizations for their time and talents to improve Glen Echo Park. • Marriott Corporation • National Student Leadership Conference • Greater DC Cares • Girl Scouts
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Popcorn Gallery Exhibitions R Summer Concert Series EIBE Partnership O T R Thursday evenings: June 20 through August 29 (no concert on The Popcorn Gallery presents exhibitions of work of resident SCH ALA artists from Glen Echo Park as well as emerging artists from July 4), 7:30pm; Family Jazz Day, Sunday afternoon, July 21 across the region. Annual exhibitions include the “Faculty Special Events Enjoy an evening of fabulous music and carousel rides with 2012 G 2012 DANIEL O: Invitational” and the “Holiday Art Show & Sale.” The gallery THE your friends and family. The Concert Series will feature
Please visit glenechopark.org or call 301.634.2222 for our T O AT H is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6pm, with full calendar of events and more information as it becomes R military bands, youth bands, and other local talent. Concerts . P additional hours on holidays and for special events. Please available. N will be held in the Bumper Car Pavilion, rain or shine. The OR GATHE see our online calendar at glenechopark.org for up-to-date Ballroom Café will be open or bring a picnic dinner. Check SANB
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Come celebrate the annual opening of the carousel at Glen OR for 2013: N O DISTINGUISHED January 12–February 3: “Warm Your HeART” Echo Park’s Family Day. Enjoy free entertainment and H learn more about the carousel through tours and programs. February 9–March 3: Printmaking collaborative exhibition GEANTS Activities include: Adventure Theatre MTC and the Puppet Gala in the Park R SE
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Glimmer of Glass, April 6–May 5: “2013 From the Fire” presented by Glen studios and artist demonstrations. The carousel will operate CE
support of the Partnership. Enjoy a reception, followed R Echo Pottery from 11am to 6pm and from 7pm to 10pm. In the evening, I by a gourmet dinner and dancing in the elegant Spanish R F enjoy the 30th annual Strauss Ball, a benefit dance for Glen AI . May 11–June 9: “Color Chronicles” featuring J. Jordan Bruns Ballroom. See our announcement on the inside front cover S Echo Park that includes a pre-dance Viennese waltz lesson, U. T June 15–July 21: Faculty Invitational Exhibition the traditional grand march, dance cards, fabulous music, of this catalog or call 301.634.2230 for sponsorship or R NCE
additional event information. O July 27–August 11: Puppet Co. 30th Anniversary Exhibition and an exhilarating evening carousel ride! In addition, a C swing dance will be held in the Bumper Car Pavilion. R August 17–September 15: “Glass, Glorious Glass!” rd presented by the Art Glass Center 33 Annual Washington Folk Festival SUMME Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, 12 to 7pm September 21–October 27: “Wearable PINK” presented by The Washington Folk Festival is back for its 33rd year at Glen 43rd Annual Labor Day Art Show Blair Anderson, Silverworks Studio Echo Park. This free festival presents folk music, dance and Opening Reception, Friday evening, August 30, 7 to 9pm November 2–24: Glassworks exhibition craft traditions that are a part of the greater Washington area. Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 12 to 6pm The Festival supports over 450 performers on seven stages November 29–January 5: Holiday Art Show & Sale This free event will take place in the Park’s historic Spanish including: a participatory dance program in the Spanish Ballroom. The show features the work of more than 250 Ballroom, a storytelling stage, and music for family audiences. Exhibitions are also presented in our Partnership Office artists from the mid-Atlantic region. Many of the artists Local artisans will demonstrate and exhibit their crafts. Free Gallery on the second floor of the Arcade Building. have a connection to Glen Echo Park, either as students or satellite parking and shuttle busses are provided from the Exhibitions may feature student work, emerging artist teachers. The display includes a wide range of media such as GEICO parking lot in Friendship Heights. The carousel work, and themes relating to the Park’s history. sculpture, paintings, photographs, works on paper, ceramics, operates throughout the Festival. For more information visit glass, jewelry and furniture. Most of the pieces will be for Additional monthly exhibits to be determined. See fsgw.org. The Washington Folk Festival is sponsored by the sale. Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to display glenechopark.org for the latest details. Folklore Society of Greater Washington in cooperation with original works of art in this nonjuried show. For information the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc., on participating see glenechopark.org. The Dentzel carousel Montgomery Co., MD, and the National Park Service. will operate throughout the show and on Labor Day. Dances will be held in the Bumper Car Pavilion. R EIBE R CH S ANIEL O: D T O PH
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as adult birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, business Saturday Night Dances Facility Rentals meetings and other private events. Its proximity to the Dance Events Spanish Ballroom and Bumper Car Pavilion makes it a Ballroom: Most Saturdays feature Swing dances that begin For individuals, businesses or groups seeking a unique, great spot for a private party combined with a social dance with an introductory lesson from 8–9 p.m. followed by historic and inspiring venue, Glen Echo Park will make your for additional entertainment. Spanish Ballroom, Bumper Car dancing to live music from 9 p.m.–midnight. Admission special event a truly memorable one for you and your guests. ranges from $15–$20. Swing dances are produced by YThe Ballroom Annex can accommodate up to 100 guests Pavilion, and Ballroom Annex American Swing (americanswing.org), Flying Feet Enterprises YClimate-controlled year round Recorded Dance Events Line Spanish Ballroom (flyingfeet.org), the Jam Cellar (thejamcellar.com), and the YConnected to the Spanish Ballroom with its own The beautifully restored 1933 Mediterranean style Art Deco 301.634.2222, option #1, then #2 Tom Cunningham Orchestra (tomcunningham.com). Waltz separate entrance building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is www.glenechopark.org/events Time (waltztimedances.org) produces the annual Strauss Ball YIn-house sound system* a formal and glamorous venue for large corporate gatherings, and High Energy Productions hosts a yearly Salsa Showcase private dance parties, wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs and *additional cost involved to use the house sound system All social dances are open to the public, for all ages, with no and dance. other events. Rentals are available all year but as the Ballroom is prior experience or partner required. New dancers are very North Arcade Building neither heated nor air conditioned, peak rental times are from welcome, and a pre-dance, introductory lesson is included. Most This rebuilt Art Deco building offers a great and convenient April through June and September through October. of the dances feature live music by renowned local and national Sunday Afternoon Dances setting for children’s birthday parties, small gatherings, bands. Cost varies from $5–$20 depending on the dance pre- Ballroom: Waltz Time sponsors a Sunday waltz on the first YCapacity up to 800; 450 for dinner and a dance corporate meetings and retreats. senter and the occasion. Dress is casual, and “layers” are recom- and third Sundays of the month. Other Sundays include YRefurbished large stage with baby grand piano YSingle classrooms accommodate up to 35 guests mended because two of the dance halls are neither heated nor Ballroom dances hosted by the Hot Society Orchestra (hot- YSound and lighting system* YDouble classrooms accommodate up to 60 guests air-conditioned. Alcohol is prohibited on Park grounds, and society.net), and Cajun/Zydeco dances produced by Dancing YGrand lobby and majestic promenades YRooms come with folding tables, chairs, counter space smoking is strictly prohibited in all Park structures. by the Bayou (dancingbythebayou.com). All of the Sunday YCatering by Ridgewells, Occasions, Matters of Taste, and sinks Dances take place year-round and occur regularly on afternoon dances feature a pre-dance lesson and live music. Main Event Caterers, Potomac 18 Caterers, Windows Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with occasional Catering and Star Catering. Other Venues midweek dances. Frequently, two or three different dances Bumper Car Pavilion, Ballroom, or Annex: The Folk- *additional cost involved to use the house sound system There are other venues at Glen Echo Park that can are presented at the same time, one in each dance hall, of- lore Society of Greater Washington (fsgw.org) produces the accommodate open-air picnics, small-scale musical or fering greater diversity to the public. For a schedule of the monthly Family Dances from May–October, with a caller and Bumper Car Pavilion theater performances and other special events. Please social dance program, see the dance calendars in this section. live music. These dances are especially geared for families or The Bumper Car Pavilion was built in 1923 as a corner- contact us for more information on these spaces. Dances are subject to change, and new dances are groups with children ages 4-12. Admission is $5/person. stone attraction of Glen Echo Park during the amusement added, so visit glenechopark.org for the latest information. Ballroom Annex: Michael Barraclough hosts a monthly English park era. With great views of the Park, this versatile facility Contact Us Country dance (michaelbarraclough.com/ECD4FUN) from is a unique setting for wedding receptions, private dances, Whether planning an intimate gathering of 20 or a formal 2:30–5:30p.m. with instruction and DJ. Admission is $10. bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraisers and corporate events. Rentals dinner for 400, the Park’s management team will assist you Thursday Night Dances are available all year but as the Pavilion is neither heated in planning your event. Phone 301.634.2233 or email rent- Ballroom Annex: Capital Blues (capitalblues.org) hosts DJ nor air conditioned, peak rental times are from April [email protected]. Blues dances every Thursday night. A pre-dance lesson from Sunday Night Dances through June and September through October. 8:15–9 p.m. is followed by dancing until 11:30 p.m. DJs and instructors are rotated each week, $8. Bumper Car Pavilion and the Ballroom: Every Sunday night YCapacity up to 350 for a dance; 200 for dinner and a dance the Folklore Society of Greater Washington presents traditional YOpen-air covered pavilion with clear, retractable plas- American contra and square dances with a pre-dance lesson
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PH Bands and times are subject to change, so please check ; Bumper Car Pavilion: Friday nights feature occasional M www.glenechopark.org for the latest information. See the Swing, Blues, or Cajun/Zydeco dances hosted by a variety Ballroom Annex ROO following monthly calendars for our current schedule. An addition to the historic Spanish Ballroom, this recently of presenters. BALL Bands and times are subject to change, so please check renovated space is climate-controlled and boasts maple Ballroom Annex: Enjoy a monthly DJ Salsa dance produced www.glenechopark.org for the latest information. See the wood floors. The Annex is an ideal space for events such SPANISH by High Energy Productions (oohsalsa.com), and DJ Balboa following monthly calendars for our current schedule. dances hosted by American Swing.
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January 2013 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday March 2013 34 5 6 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom February 28 1 2 3 Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, American Swing: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Blue Bamboo Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom 8:15-11:30pm, DJ AP & the Banty Roosters ACME Swing Mfg. Co. FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Sligo Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, American Swing: Swing Dance, 8pm- Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Contratopia Creek Stompers Dance, 8:15-11:30pm Contratopia 12am, Gas House Gorillas FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Contratopia Ballroom Annex DJ Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Flying Feet: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Flying Feet: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, 3-6pm, TBA 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Glen Echo Open Band Blue Sky5+2 FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Dance, 8:15-11:30pm Glen Echo Open Band Radio King Orchestra FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, New Hip Trio Party of Three DJ Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex HEP: Salsa Dance, 8pm-12am, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Jam Cellar: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Some Assembly Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, American Swing: The "I Don't Have a Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Karen Collins & Dance, 8:15-11:30pm Sassafras Stomp TBA 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Morrison Brothers Super-Pac to Buy me a Ticket to the FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Sassafras Stomp The Backroads Band DJ Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Inaugural Ball" Ball, 8pm-12am, FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Ricochet Ballroom Annex Eight to the Bar Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, Michael Barraclough: English Country Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, DJ Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, Ballroom Annex 8:30-11pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 8:30-11pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Dance, Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Dance, 8:15-11:30pm Atlantic Crossing Dance, 8pm-12am FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Gallimaufry 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Elke, Ken & Larry 8pm-12am FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, DJ Terpsichore Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Michael Barraclough: English Country Dance, 28 29 30 31 2:30-5:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Capital Blues: Blues Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Honeysuckle Rose Dance, 8:15-11:30pm TBA TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Atlantic Crossing DJ Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ February 2013 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday January 31 1 2 3 April 2013 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Flying Feet: Swing Dance, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Taylor Among the 45 67 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Anadama 8pm-12am, Daryl Davis Band Devils Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Anadama Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Dead Sea American Swing: Swing Dance, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Green Light Karma Ballroom Annex Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, Squirrels 8pm-12am, Jive Aces FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Green Light Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ DJ Ballroom Annex Karma 7 8 9 10 Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Glen Flying Feet: Swing Dance, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm 11 12 13 14 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Echo Open Band 8pm-12am, Eric Felten Jazz FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Sugar Beat Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Orchestra Ballroom Annex Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Glen Echo Flying Feet: Swing Dance, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, Open Band 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Latter Day DJ Ballroom Annex Lizards Tuesday, February 12 HEP: Salsa Dance, 8pm-12am, DJ Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Dancing by the Bayou: Mardi Gras Zydeco Dance, 8:00-11:00pm Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas 18 19 20 21 14 15 16 17 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Sligo Creek DCLX: Swing Dance, 8pm-12:30am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Waltz Wizards Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, DCLX: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Devine Comedy Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, Stompers "Triple Header" with FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Cleek 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Live Culture Craig Gildner's Big Band FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Taylor DJ Bumper Car Pavilion Bria Skonberg's Hot Five, Schrey Among the Devils DCLX: Swing Dance, 8:30pm-12am, Meschiya Boilermaker Jazz Band, and Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Blue Crescent Syncopators Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, 8:30-11pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Lake and the Little Big Horns Michael Barraclough: English Country Dance, Michael Barraclough: English Country Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, DJ 2:30-5:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 25 26 27 28 21 & 28 22 23 24 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, Sax Scandal Dance, 8pm-12am FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Red Squirrel Capital Blues: Blues Dance, FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm DJ Chasers 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Nor'easter Dance, 8pm-12am Bumper Car Pavilion FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Nor’Easter Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex 8pm-12am, TBA Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, 8:30-11pm, DJ FND = Friday Night Dancers FSGW = Folklore Society of Greater Washington HEP = High Energy Productions * All dances subject to change. Please visit www.glenechopark.org/events for the latest information. 10 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 11 DANCE EVENTS DANCE EVENTS
May 2013 July 2013 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 23 45 45 67 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom HAPPY 4th! Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Waltz Time: Annual Waltz Ball, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm (?) FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA American Swing: Swing Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Destino da Rosa Blues Dance, Squirrel Hunters 8pm-12am, Olde Vienna FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Squirrel Hunters Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA Bumper Car Pavilion 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Bumper Car Pavilion Bumper Car Pavilion FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA Jam Cellar: Swing Dance, FSGW: Square Dance, 3 - 6 pm, Squirrel Hunters Ballroom Annex 8pm-12am, TBA Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 11 12 13 14 9 10 11 12 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Bumper Car Pavilion Ballroom Annex Bumper Car Pavilion Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Glen Echo Flying Feet: Swing Dance, Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, 3-6pm, TBA Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, DARK FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, AP & the Banty Blues Dance, Open Band 8pm-12am, Boilermaker FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Free Raisins Blues Dance, Glen Echo Open Band Roosters 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Jazz Band Spanish Ballroom 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Bumper Car Pavilion HEP: Salsa Dance, 8pm-12am, DJ FSGW: Family Dance, 2-5pm, TBA HEP: Salsa Dance, 8pm-12am, DJ Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco, 3-6pm, TBA Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ FSGW: Family Dance, 2-5pm, TBA 18 19 20 21 Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom 16 17 18 19 Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Addison Bleufonte Ballroom Annex Bumper Car Pavilion Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Blues Dance, Ballroom Annex Swing Dance, 8pm-12am FSGW: Contra & Squares, 7-10:30pm, Entwyned Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Glen Echo Park Partnership: Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Swallowtail 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, 8:30-11pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Blues Dance, Swallowtail Gala and Dance, 8pm-12am, FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Swallowtail M. Barraclough: English Country Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, DJ 8:15-11:30pm, DJ TBA Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 25 26 27 28 23 24 25 26 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Coffee The Jam Cellar: Swing Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Capital Blues FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Capital Blues: Blues Dance, Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Blues Dance, Zombies Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA Bumper Car Pavilion Blues Dance, Sugar Beat 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA 8:15-11:30pm, DJ FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Coffee Zombies 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex, May 26 & May 27 Ballroom Annex Capital Blues: Blues Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA Capital Blues: Blues Dances, 8pm-12am, TBA Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ June 2013 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday August 2013 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom 12 3 4 Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA DCLX: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Waverley Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Blues Dance, Bumper Car Pavilion Station Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, American Swing: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Cabaret Sauvignon 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, Ballroom Annex Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, 7:30-11:30pm, Cosmic Otters TBA Bumper Car Pavilion 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Family Dance, 2-5pm, TBA DJ FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Cosmic Otters 67 89 Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA HEP: Salsa Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA 8 9 10 11 Blues Dance, Bumper Car Pavilion Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Flying Feet: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, Flying Feet: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm Natty Beaux Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, 7:30-11:30pm, Glen Echo Open DJ Band Bumper Car Pavilion 13 14 15 16 FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, American Swing: Swing Dance, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Avant Gardeners Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Blues Dance, Glen Echo Open Band 8pm-12am, Carmen and the FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Avant 15 16 17 18 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Bumper Car Pavilion Belleview Boys Gardeners Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, Ballroom Annex Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, American Swing: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Waverley Station 8pm-12am, TBA M. Barraclough: English Country Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, DJ Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA TBA Bumper Car Pavilion Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ DJ Ballroom Annex FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, Ballroom Annex 20 21 22 23 8:30-11pm, DJ M. Barraclough: English Country Dance, 2:30-5:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Hot Society Orchestra: Ballroom Dance, 3-6pm 22 23 24 25 Blues Dance, Last Exit Dance, 8pm-12am Bumper Car Pavilion Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Bumper Car Pavilion 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Ballroom Annex FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Last Exit Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, Tom Cunningham Orchestra: Swing Dance, FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA Am. Swing: Balboa Dance, 8:30-11pm, DJ Ballroom Annex Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA 8pm-12am Ballroom Annex Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ DJ Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 September 1 Ballroom Annex Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Spanish Ballroom Ballroom Annex Bumper Car Pavilion Bumper Car Pavilion Bumper Car Pavilion Capital Blues: FND: Contra Dance, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA American Swing: Swing Dance, Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Trio Con Brio Capital Blues: Blues FND: Contra Dance, Flying Feet: Swing Dance, 8pm-12am, Lush Waltz Time: Waltz Dance, 2:45-6pm, Waltz du Jour Blues Dance, Bumper Car Pavilion 8pm-12am, TBA FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, Floorplay Dance, 8:15-11:30pm, 7:30-11:30pm, TBA Life FSGW: Contra & Square Dance, 7-10:30pm, TBA 8:15-11:30pm, DJ Dancing by the Bayou: Cajun/Zydeco Dance, Ballroom Annex DJ Ballroom Annex Ballroom Annex 8pm-12am, TBA Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ Capital Blues: Blues Dance, 8pm-12am, TBA Tango Brillante: Milonga, 6:30-11:30pm, DJ 12 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 13 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Junior Ranger Programs Civil Rights Junior Ranger Booklet: Kids can learn how history was made by students and local neighbors during the 1960 National Park Service Programs The National Park Service offers five different ways for Civil Rights Protests at Glen Echo Amusement Park. and Information kids to become junior rangers. Booklets are available from rangers at Clara Barton NHS and Glen Echo Park. Two ONLINE Welcome to Glen Echo Park, programs are online. www.nps.gov/clba In 1891, Edwin and Edward Baltzley constructed a building National Park Service Mission The National Park Service preserves un-impaired the natural Traveling Clara Barton: Similar to a “Flat Stanley” activity, for Clara Barton as part of the Chautauqua here in Glen Echo. and cultural resources and values of the National Park System DURING YOUR VISIT kids mail (or bring) a drawing of Miss Barton to six different They felt the well-known humanitarian would lend status to Civil War sites and discover how she helped soldiers. the Chautauqua. The building was primarily used as a Red for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future Junior Ranger Booklet: This booklet contains activities about Cross warehouse for several years, but it became her home for generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to Clara Barton NHS and Glen Echo Park. Kids can earn Clara Barton National Historic Site Virtual Tour: the last fifteen years of her life. Today the Clara Barton House, extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation two badges. Students in Grades 2 and up can complete online activities on the other side of the parking lot, is a national historic site. and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. about Miss Barton and earn a Web Ranger badge. Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need—both home and abroad, in peacetime as well Volunteering as during military emergencies. As the founder of the American The National Park Service relies heavily on volunteers to sup- Red Cross, Clara Barton becomes more and more relevant port our programs, research projects, and special events. If Glen Echo Park with each disaster this country faces. Nearly 8,500 Red Cross you are interested in volunteer opportunities at Clara Barton workers from all 50 states left the comfort of their own National Historic Site, call 301.320.1410 or visit www.nps. 301.320.1400 www.nps.gov/glec homes to volunteer for Hurricane Sandy relief operations. gov/clba. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at “I remember the last few visits in the late ‘60s. I guess that was special because I started riding on the big rides, the rides I’ve always Thousands of people found relief in over 100 shelters Glen Echo Park, call 301.320.1400 or visit www.nps.gov/glec. dreamed about as a little kid that only the ‘elite’ people got to ride, people that were 16, you know. I had passed a big benchmark by through the northeast. The Red Cross has distributed more going on the roller coaster. I finally passed my right of passage. Finally.”–Richard McMurry, Glen Echo Park Oral History Project than 983,000 relief items such as clean-up kits and hygiene kits, and served more than five million meals and snacks. Why should the National Park Service, so enigmatically linked to the preservation of the grand visages and great citizens of Clara Barton was a pioneer–at a time when relatively few the United States past and present, restore and maintain a former amusement park in the suburbs of Washington, DC? women worked outside the home. Clara built a career helping The answer, not surprisingly, is embedded others. One of her greatest accomplishments was founding the within the long, often tumultuous, history of how VICE American Red Cross. People worldwide benefit from Ms. Barton’s R Americans chose a plateau above the Potomac SE
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closed in 1968. However, through the actions H P All scheduled programs and offices hours are subject to change. of the local community, the site underwent This photo captures not only a bustling aerial view of Glen Echo Park, Please check our website or call for the most updated information: a metamorphosis. The park changed from a but also pictures the most anticipated ride of the 1913 season, the celebration of recreation to a refuge for artisans Gyroplane. This flying airplane ride was extremely popular across the Clara Barton National Historic site: www.nps.gov/CLBA producing hand blown glass, pottery, and other Phone: 301.320.1410 country and would remain, in various updated forms, at Glen Echo crafts. Thus, for over a century, Glen Echo Park Park until the park’s close in 1968. All that remains of this exciting Glen Echo Park: www.nps.gov/GLEC has remained an exemplification of how American’s ride today is a grassy circle between the Arcade Building and the Phone: 301.320.1400 have created and consumed leisure. picnic area.
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Oral History Project Summer of Change: We want your stories! Share the memories of your Glen Echo Clara Barton National Historic Site Civil Rights Commemoration Day Park with current and future generations through our oral 301.320.1410 www.nps.gov/clba history project. Call the Ranger Station for more information. On Sunday, June 30, 2013, the National Park Service is hosting a day of commemoration on the 53rd anniversary of Ranger Station the Civil Rights protests of Glen Echo Amusement Park. “Clara Barton didn’t just dream, she did things, noble things that establish her as one of Located in the lower level of the red brick building next to the most impactful women on the lives of others in all of American history.” the carousel. Summer of Change Exhibit Partnership Office Gallery, 2nd floor of the Arcade Building —Robin Fisher, Participant, Clara Barton Symposium Candy Corner Information Center Civil Rights Junior Ranger Booklet Clara Barton in Her Own Words Now open! Rotating park exhibits, interactive children’s House Tours Available at the Candy Corner. Discover Miss Barton through her own words and stories. activities, and helpful rangers can be found in our new All programs at Clara Barton National Historic Site are free. Tour Clara Barton’s Home Daily (General Public Tours), Her life will be explored through excerpts from the diary information center. The Civil Rights Story of Glen Echo 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., on the hour, except during Open House events. she kept from the age of 13 until she was 90, as well as Meet at Civil Rights plaque in front of Carousel at 12:30 pm through letters and books she wrote. Ranger-Led Programs This program will explore the Civil Rights issues at Glen Tours are free of charge and open to the public. Other times are Echo Amusement Park and the surrounding area in the From her Civil War work to the founding of the American available by advanced reservation. Red Cross, Clara Barton dedicated her life to the relief of Clara Barton, An Extraordinary Life (Off-site Presentation) early 1960s. Learn more about the founder of the American Red Cross (Also available throughout the year by advanced reservation.) suffering. She was the driving force of the American Red Glen Echo Park Carousel Cross for 23 years. Her leadership gave the organization and Clara Barton National Historic Site in a 1-hour pro- Meet at Carousel. Children’s Activities a solid reputation that garnered support and trust. Her gram presented for your community group or school. Call Where are the Carousel’s “windows to the past”? How many influence led to the creation of programs that continue to for availability/details. Carousels are protected in the national park system? Find Find the Clues: A Glen Echo Park Scavenger Hunt for Kids benefit and support people in need today. Tour this unusual out the answers to these questions and much more! Available for pick up the Candy Corner and Ranger Station. structure and learn more about this remarkable person. Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am (May 1–September 30) Where was the pool? Where was the roller coaster? Put your Advanced reservations are required for groups of 10 or more— Education Programs Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30pm (October 1–April 30) knowledge to the test with this scavenger hunt worksheet! 301.320.1410. Free! Clara Barton Needs You! Glen Echo Park History Tour Look What I Saw at Glen Echo Park! Coloring Contest Designed for Grades 1-3, this curriculum based program Now-April 27 Ranger’s Choice Tours Meet at Candy Corner. Visit Clara Barton National Historic Site any day (at 3:00 focuses on the important role volunteers played in early Available for pick up at Candy Corner and Ranger Station. How many people could swim in the Crystal Pool at one p.m.) for our Ranger’s Choice tours. These programs high- operations of the American Red Cross. Students will learn Showcase your artistic talents in our 2nd Annual “Look time? How did Glen Echo become part of the national park light little-known aspects of Miss Barton’s life and work. how volunteers helped victims of natural disasters and What I Saw at Glen Echo Park!” Coloring Contest! Contest system? Explore Glen Echo Park’s history on this tour and Read on for descriptions and call the site for a schedule. war and what it would have been like to work with Clara submissions will be posted on our Facebook page. The find out the answers. Tours are available at other times by advanced reservation. Barton and live in her Glen Echo home. Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm winner will receive a free National Park’s Passport book and This program may be scheduled on Tuesdays, a Buddy the Bison stuffed toy. Call for more information. Clara Barton and African American History Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon dur- Glen Echo Park Morning Bird Watch Discover Clara Barton’s contributions to African American histo- ing the school year. A maximum of 33 participants (one Meet at the Ranger Station. Children’s Park History Tour ry, and the American Red Cross relief effort in Sea Islands, South adult chaperone per ten children) may attend each program. Would you like to learn more about the birds in your back- Available by advanced reservation. Ages 7-13. Carolina. Learn how Clara Barton immersed herself in the major Consider combining a tour at Clara Barton NHS with a yard or learn the basics of bird watching? Become a citizen social issues of the day—women’s suffrage and equal rights for picnic lunch and an afternoon tour at Glen Echo Park. scientist and help the National Park Service manage the Children’s Carousel Tour African Americans—and how she lectured with other civil rights health of our ecosystem! Tours for Students Available by advanced reservation. Ages 7-13. activists, including Frederick Douglass and Frances D. Gage. First and Last Sunday of each month 9:00am Teachers are welcome to schedule tours of the house for (except February 3, June 2, and June 30) students of all grade levels. A maximum of 33 participants Movies Clara Barton the Teacher, What Can We Learn from Her (one adult chaperon per ten children) may attend. Call for Movies about the park’s history are shown on rotation in the This tour reveals how Miss Barton’s career as an educa- Invading Suburban Backyards: What’s in your Backyard? details—Advanced reservations are required. lobby of the Arcade Building on Saturdays and Sundays and tor influenced her later work, from the Civil War to the This program highlights the danger invasive species at Glen upon request. Echo Park pose to the rare flora of the Potomac Gorge and American Red Cross and the National First Aid Association Clara Barton–Angel of the Battlefield highlights the ongoing efforts of the National Park Service of America. Discover Clara Barton’s inspiring legacy and Miss Barton wrote: “My business is stanching blood and to further the site’s natural landscape mission. how we can still learn from her example. feeding fainting men; my post the open field between the Sundays at 11:00am: March 10, April 14 and May 12 bullet and the hospital.” The Civil War set Miss Barton on
16 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 17 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS a path of service, one where she endured some of the same Junior Ranger Day Open House terrible conditions and extreme dangers as the soldiers. Saturday, April 20, 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. This talk will explore the dangers Clara Barton faced and Children’s Classes and Programs Children ages 7-12 can earn a badge, certificate and other the accomplishments she achieved. This free program is awards for Clara Barton National Historic Site and Glen available for groups of ten or more at off-site locations in Echo Park. A special activity will also be available to the Washington D.C. metro area. To make reservations, Spring and Summer Camps commemorate the 150th anniversary of Miss Barton’s call: 301.320.1417. relief work in the Civil War. Free! Spring Break Camps Clay Animation Spring Break Camp (Ages 7-12) $275 See our Camps-at-a-Glance section on pages 26-27 to Andrew Morgan Call for Artists Outreach see all camp programs at Glen Echo Park and locate their Class: M-W, Mar 25–27, 9am–2pm, Arcade 202 Artists are invited to submit works related to Clara Barton’s descriptions in this catalog. Get ready, campers, for three days of animation action. Design Ranger in the Classroom Program life and work during the Civil War. This work will be featured and build clay characters from professional animation clay. Work Two-day curriculum-based program in the Art of Clara Barton Exhibit during September and Living Classrooms Spring Camp $330 in a small group to script your movie, film, and add sound effects October 2013. Work may relate to Miss Barton’s Civil On day one, a park ranger visits a school to introduce stu- Class: M-F, Mar 25–29, 9am–3pm, Living Classrooms and your own voices. Each student receives a DVD of their War relief work, her work with the Office of the Friends of dents to the National Park Service. On day two—a field Come explore the many natural wonders that surround our movie. Visit our website to see sample movies! www.claymovie. Missing Soldiers, or her Civil War associates. Please call the trip to Clara Barton NHS, students will learn about Clara Living Classrooms Children’s Museum at Glen Echo Park com. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. 3 sessions. site to learn how to submit artwork. Barton’s legacy. This program hopes to enhance learning as we navigate through nature with friends new and old. beyond the walls of a classroom while instilling understand- Camp includes daily hikes, games, and nature experiments Introduction to Fiber Arts Spring Break Camp (Ages 6-14) $395 ing and stewardship for national parks. To make reservations, Exhibits creating new adventures every day! For more information Anja Caldwell call: 301.320.1410. see page 44 or to register online for Spring Nature Camp Class 1: M-F, Mar 25–29, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 Class 2: M-F, Apr 1–5, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202 From the Homefront to the Frontlines: Clara Barton and visit our website at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org. Between the Bullet and the Hospital This spring break camp offers students a fun & creative the Civil War Clara Barton and the Civil War introduction to the basics of traditional fiber art. Try out Ongoing Spring Fine Arts Camp (Ages 6-12) $295 This illustrated talk explores the dangers Clara Barton faced weaving, knitting & crocheting. Learn about different fibers, This exhibit reveals Clara Barton’s experiences as an inde- Katherine T. Andrle and Cathie Nelsen and the accomplishments she achieved. This free program is their processing, tools & resources available to create one of a pendent relief worker during and after the Civil War. She Class: M-F, Mar 25–29, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio available for groups of ten or more at Clara Barton National kind artwork & gifts. Bring lunch. Materials & tools provided brought bandages, food, clothing, and other essential needs Learn to draw and paint the world around you and in your Historic Site or at off-site locations in the Washington D.C. by instructor. Info: [email protected]. 5 sessions. to her wounded countrymen at numerous battles includ- imagination. Make masks, mosaics and sculptures using metro area. To make reservations, call: 301.320.1410. ing Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Second Manassas, and the wood, wire and cloth. Explore the many faces of art and Spring Break “Re-fabulous” Wearable Arts Camp $365 Siege at Fort Wagner. Glen Echo Park. A non-refundable $50 deposit is included Special Events in the tuition. More info: 201.229.5282 or 301.980.1538. (Ages 10-15) Alana Maubury Hunter and Veronica Barker-Barzel Equal Justice For All Supplies included. 5 sessions. Clara Barton–Red Cross Angel Class: M-F, Mar 25–29, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt February 2013 through March 2013 Saturday, March 16, 2013 Recycle fab fashions from clothes & new color tees. Build This exhibition features objects from the Museum Performance: 2:00 p.m., Open House: 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. skills in fashion illustration, cut, sew, paint, calligraphy, tie- Collection that highlight Clara Barton’s role in the major Award winning Actress Mary Ann Jung offers an exciting and dye, bead & duct-tape. Design handbags, tops, beach wraps, social issues of her time, including civil rights for African personal window into one of history’s most famous women in Tees, dresses, summer outfits. We have a blast! $35 supply Americans and the Women’s Suffrage Movement. This a solo, interactive, fun performance. Free! fee to instructor. More info: glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. exhibition also examines her ties to the many prominent Tuition incl. $50 non-refundable deposit. 5 sessions. IT
This Cruel War leaders she met. R PI April 20 at 2:00 p.m. Open House: 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. S Spring Break After-Camp at Glen Echo Park (Ages 4-12) $90 Chandra Manning, Georgetown University Professor and EATIVE Glen Echo Park Staff the author of “What This Cruel War Was Over: Soldiers, CR Class: M-F, Mar 25–29, 3–6pm, Arcade 202
Slavery, and the Civil War” will address Abraham Lincoln’s UNG Glen Echo Park is pleased to offer After-Camp activities for ages
emancipation of the slaves in 1863. Clara Barton was in YO O, 4 to 12. Campers will enjoy creative projects, games and explore
Hilton Head, South Carolina in 1863 working to help for- TUDI Glen Echo Park. Light snack provided. Register for the week S mer slaves encamped there. Ms. Manning will talk about L or an individual day as needed. For individual day registration what the interactions between soldiers and the slaves in POO ($20 per day) or for SPECIAL ADVENTURE THEATRE
those slave refugee camps meant for emancipation. Free! YSTAL MTC CAMPER RATES call 301.634.2226. 5 sessions. CR
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Summer Camps Studio Arts Camp (Ages 8-12) $295 Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp (Ages 14-16) $300 Katherine T. Andrle and Cathie Nelsen Glen Echo Park Staff See our Camps-at-a-Glance section on pages 26-27 to Class 1: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio Class: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 see all camp programs at Glen Echo Park and locate their Class 2: M-F, Jul 8–12, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio A more in-depth look at visual arts programs at the Park. descriptions in this catalog. Class 3: M-F, Jul 22–26, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio Young artists will work with resident artists to develop skills in Drawing, Painting and Crafts ILEK Class 4: M-F, Aug 5–9, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio B photography, silversmithing, glass, drawing & painting. Demos ULIA
Class 5: M-F, Aug 19–23, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio : J and studio visits with pottery and more. Tuition includes a $50 O T
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Judi Sperber G Class 2: M-F, Jun 24–Jun 28, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 T Class 3: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio
Class: M-F, Jun 17–21, 10–11:30am, Arcade 301 Class 3: M, T, W, F, Jul 1–Jul 5, 9am–3pm, No class Jul 4, , AR Class 4: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio A Reggio Emilia inspired art camp for child and adult. Arcade 202/203, 4 sessions AMP Class 5: M-F, Aug 12–16, 9am–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio C Come explore together: paint, clay, collage and more. All Class 4: M-F, Jul 8–Jul 12, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 Learn to draw and paint the world around you and in your TISTS
supplies included. For more info, contact jksperber@gmail. Class 5: M-F, Jul 22–Jul 26, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 AR imagination. Make masks, mosaics and sculptures using
com or 202.412.0701. 5 sessions. Class 6: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 UNG wood, wire and cloth. Explore the many faces of art and Class 7: M-F, Aug 5–Aug 9, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 YO Glen Echo Park. A non-refundable $50 deposit is included Playgroup in the Park Summer Camp (Ages 6 mos–2.5 yrs) Class 8: M-F, Aug 12–Aug 16, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 Carousel of Animals for Teens (Ages 12-18) $230 in the tuition. Supplies included. More info: 301.229.5282 See page 34 for more information about Playgroup in the Class 9: M-F, Aug 19–Aug 23, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 Sinclair Hamilton and Emma Stevenson or 301.980.1538. Camp is in session on July 4. 5 sessions. Park year-long and summer programs. For additional camp Have fun w/ fundamentals, like color theory- create Class: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9am–3pm, Arcade 202/203 details see PlaygroupinthePark.org. fantastic objects: silkscreen prints, handmade books, Create a life sized papier mache carousel animal or a marbleized paper, plaster fossils, masks, terracotta Sculpey carousel w/ real or imaginary creatures while Explore the Arts of India Camp (Ages 5 - 10) $225 sculptures, colorwheel rosettes. Returning students
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CH Find specialanimals in dance and make fans to keep the Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp (Ages 11-13) $300 E Stone Carving Camp for Teens (Ages 12-19) $287 heat away. Put all your art in abook wrapped in cloth. LEN Glen Echo Park Staff Nizette Brennan : G
O Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor. Bring a baglunch. Class 1: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 T Class 1: M-F, Jul 8–12, 6–8:30pm, Cuddle Up O More at www.HandmadeStorybooks.com. 5 sessions. Class 2: M-F, Jul 22–26, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201
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IT Sample a variety of art forms in one exciting week! Demos
R This introduction to stone carving includes instruction in PI S & mini-workshops by Park Artists combined with related safety, the use of carving tools, and designing in stone. The hands-on activities. Visit studios & learn about photography, instructor works with students individually to achieve skills EATIVE silversmithing, pottery, drawing fundamentals & more. An CR and to understand the nature of stone. Carve away as your insider’s view of all the Park has to offer! Tuition includes a $50 UNG sculpture takes shape! Carving stone is $75. More info: YO non-refundable deposit. [email protected]. 5 sessions. 301.942.6975 and [email protected]. 5 sessions.
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Book and Paper Arts Teens Make Books Camp (Ages 13-19) $300 After-Camp at Glen Echo Park (Ages 4-12) Classes 1-3, 5 -11: $90 Clay Animation Liz Wolf Glen Echo Park Staff Class 4: $75 Class: M-F, Aug 12–16, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 Kids Make Books Camp (Ages 7-14) $300 Class 1: M-F, Jun 10–14, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Clay Animation Camp (Ages 9-12) $325 Liz Wolf Fold, sew, glue, paint, stamp & collage to create out-of- Class 2: M-F, Jun 17–21, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Andrew Morgan Class 1: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 this-world books. Use a printing press. Marbleize paper. Class 3: M-F, Jun 24–28, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Class 1: M-Th, Jun 10–13, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 Class 2: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Arcade 301 Create unique & sculptural works of art using simple Class 4: M-F, Jul 1–5, 3–6pm, No class Jul 4, Arcade 301, 4 sessions Class 2: M-Th, Jun 24–27, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 Class 3: M-F, Aug 5–9, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 techniques with creative possibilities. Advanced techniques Class 5: M-F, Jul 8–12, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Class 3: M-Th, Jul 15–18, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 Class 4: M-F, Aug 19–23, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 taught. Repeat students welcome! $25 materials fee to Class 6: M-F, Jul 15–19, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Class 4: M-Th, Aug 5–8, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 Fold, sew, glue, paint, stamp & collage to create out- instructor. $50 nonrefundable deposit included in tuition. Class 7: M-F, Jul 22–26, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 Get ready, campers, for four days of fun in the movie of-this-world books. Use a printing press. Marbleize More info: [email protected]. 5 sessions. Class 8: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 business! Design and build clay characters from professional paper. Create unique & sculptural works of art using Class 9: M-F, Aug 5–9, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 animation clay. Work in a small group to script your movie, simple techniques with creative possibilities. Repeat Cartooning and Animation Class 10: M-F, Aug 12–16, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 film, and add sound effects and your own voices. Each students welcome! $25 materials fee to instructor. $50 Class 11: M-F, Aug 19–23, 3–6pm, Arcade 301 student receives a DVD of their movie. Visit our website to nonrefundable deposit included in tuition. More info: liz. Cartooning (Ages 11+) $195 FOR VISUAL ARTS CAMPERS. Extend the camp day see sample movies! www.claymovie.com. Tuition includes a [email protected]. 5 sessions. Leila Cabib with creative projects, games and exploration of the Park. $50 non-refundable deposit. 4 sessions. Class 1: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 304 Light snack provided. Register for a week or an individual Class 2: M-F, Jul 22–26, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 304 day as needed. For $90 weekly registration, just add class to Clay Animation Camp Jr. (Ages 6-8) $325 Create your own original characters, caricatures, one-panel cart. For $20 daily rate, call the Registrar at 301.634.2226. Andrew Morgan gag cartoons and comic strips. Experiment with pen-and- ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC CAMPERS: Register for Class 1: M-Th, Jul 8–11, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 ink techniques, create flip-books and play around with all “After-Camp for Adventure Theatre MTC.” 5 sessions. Class 2: M-Th, Jul 22–25, 9am–2pm, Arcade 301 the elements of a cartoon: figure and background drawing, Get ready, campers, for four days of fun in the movie perspective, lighting, lettering, composition and dialogue. After-Camp for Adventure Theatre MTC (Ages 6-12) Class 1: $60 business! Design and build clay characters from professional Supplies are provided by the instructor. More info: Glen Echo Park Staff Classes 2, 4–6: $120 animation clay. Work in a small group to script your movie, Class 3: $108
R www.leilacabib.com. 5 sessions. film, and add sound effects and your own voices. Each
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How Many Books Can You Imagine? (Ages 6–10) $225 R (A) Alana Maubury Hunter, (B) Katharine Loxley A Sushmita Mazumdar C Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 17–21, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 9am–3pm, Arcade 201 Class 2: (A & B) M-F, Aug 26–30, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Animation (Ages 11+) $275 How many different kinds of books can you make? One? Art in nature, waterplay, creek picnics, playground, Leila Cabib Two? How about sixteen? Learn bookmaking techniques carousel rides. Campers love our calligraphy for little ones: Class: M–F, Aug 12–16, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 301 of all kinds, explore all kinds of paper, and paper quill pen, mobiles, books, origami boxes, tie-dye, folk See your artwork come to life as you apply the magic of decoration techniques, and surprise your friends with all arts, draw animals, word play, dance and song. $20 supply animation to your own creations. Make animated strips the cool handmade books you make. Supply fee of $20 fee to instructor. PLEASE see blog-proper footwear, etc.: for the zoetrope (a 19th-century optical toy), draw flip- payable to instructor. Bring a bag lunch. More at: www. glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. Tuition includes $50 non- books, create movable cut-paper characters and film all of HandmadeStorybooks.com. 5 sessions. refundable deposit. 5 sessions. your work. Each student will receive a DVD of the class’s animated video. Supplies are provided by the instructor. More info: www.leilacabib.com. 5 sessions. 22 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 23 SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS
Fairy Dragon Yurt Frolic Camp (Ages 8-12) $310 Tween/Teen Doodlepolooza Calligraphy Camp $330 Even More Project Funway Wearable Art Camp (Ages 12–17) $365 Digital Photography Camp: Basics for Teens (Ages 12+) $275 Alana Maubury Hunter and Laura Marvel (Ages 10-14) Alana Maubury Hunter and Katharine Loxley (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sora DeVore Class: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Alana Maubury Hunter and Laura Marvel Class: M-F, Aug 5–9, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 17–21, 3:30–5:30pm, Photoworks Crafty fairy dragon fun using mixed media, crayon, clay, Class: M-F, Jul 15–19 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Make fab fashions using our unique “funway” skills. Take Class 2: (B) M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 1–3pm, Photoworks quill pens. Draw fairies, flowers, fanciful animals, dragons Lighthearted lettering-centered journal for fun camp exploring it to a new level! Draw, sew, tie, paint, tie-dye, bead, print, This course will provide students with a comprehensive and butterflies. This nature/art fusion includes games, tie- ancient to futuristic writing & motif. This nature/art fusion knit. Recycle old items, build designer journal skills and walk introduction to the exciting world of digital imaging. dye, carousel, playground & creek frolics. Nonrefundable includes multi-media 2D and 3D projects,wearable arts, the runway. More than ten pieces made in this camp! Non- Students will begin with the basics of digital capture, and $50 deposit included. $35 supply fee to instructor. Carousel rides, games and creek frolics. $20 supply fee to refundable $50 deposit included in tuition. $35 supply fee to learn to express their creativity using their own digital glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. 5 sessions. instructor. glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. $50 non-refundable instructor. Info: glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. 5 sessions. camera. No prior photo or digital experience is necessary. (A) deposit included in tuition. 5 sessions. [email protected], (B) [email protected]. 5 sessions. Super Calli-colorific OMG Camp (Ages 9-14) $310 Teen Deep Journal Studio Art Camp (Ages 12-16) $310 Alana Maubury Hunter and Veronica Barker-Barzel Tween/Teen Set Design Adventure Camp $250 Alana Maubury Hunter and Laura Marvel Darkroom Photography Camp for Teens (Ages 11 & Up) $425 Class: M–F Jul 22–26, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt (Ages 11-15) Class: M-F, Aug 12–16, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Karen Keating Deep, journal fun calligraphy-mixed media. Create vivid Alana Maubury Hunter Soulful artistic fusion of calligraphy, handwriting, poetics, Class: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9am–3pm, Photoworks manuscripts, origami, Celtic knots, more. Quill pens to Class: M-F, Jul 1–5, 9am–3pm, No class Jul 4, Calligraphy Yurt botanical & fashion illustration with creative and stream Increase your photography interest in this b/w film class. wax imprint for Celtic/Greco/italic/Fraktur styles. Tie- Theater or art buffs: Build a miniature set model of your of consciousness writing. Multi-media tie-ins to journal Explore your unique vision through the lens & darkroom! Daily ins to tween books. Nature/art fusion studio arts: tie favorite book/play/film. Master real theater prop painting arts and their favorite novels. Explore the higher artistic shooting, film developing and darkroom work will give students dye, carousel, creek frolics & games. $20 supply fee to techniques. Int’l Youth Mural Exchange. Studio, theater, self. Nature picnic lunches. Journal and supplies included. a set of personal images. Students must provide a 35mm slr instructor. Details: glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. Tuition improv & carousel time. Bag lunch & water play at creek. Details: glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. Tuition includes $50 manual “working” camera. 35mm film and photo paper will be includes $50 non-refundable deposit. 5 sessions. $20 supply fee to instructor. glenechoyurt.blogspot.com. non-refundable deposit. 5 sessions. provided. Questions: [email protected]. 5 sessions. $50 non-refundable deposit included in tuition. 4 sessions. Photography Project Funway “Re-fabulous” Wearable Arts Camp $365 (Ages 11-15) Alana Maubury Hunter and Laura Marvel Class 1: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt Class 2: M-F, Aug 19–23, 9am–3pm, Calligraphy Yurt We have a blast making fab fashions for a real runway R
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Camps-At-A-Glance For a listing of SPRING BREAK CAMPS see page 19.
SUMMER CAMPS—CAMPS-AT-A-GLANCE Instructor Ages Jun 10-14 Jun 17-21 Jun 24-28 Jul 1-5 Jul 8-12 Jul 15-19 Jul 22-26 Jul 29-Aug2 Aug 5-9 Aug 12-16 Aug 19-23 Aug 26-30 More Info Playgroup in the Park Summer Camps Martin 6mos–2.5 34 Art Together: Reggie-Oh! Camp Sperber 2.5 - 5 X 20 Living Classrooms Summer Camps Living Classrooms Faculty 4 - 6 X X X X X X X X X X 44 Fun with Music & Movement Camp Gowen 4 - 7 X 30 Morning Fun with Music & Movement Camp Gowen 4 - 7 X 30 After-Camp at Glen Echo Park Staff 4 - 12 X X X X X X X X X X X 23 Amazing Alphabet Art Frolic Camp Hunter/Loxley 5 - 8 X X 23 Explore the Arts of India Camp Mazumdar 5 - 10 X 20 Mystery Academy: Circus Arts Camp Mystery Academy Faculty 5 - 10 X 30 Mystery Academy: Magic Performance Camp Mystery Academy Faculty 5 - 10 X X 29 Hard & Soft Shoe Camp AM Bayhurst 6+ X (Tu–F) X X X 29 Hard & Soft Shoe Camp PM Bayhurst 6+ X (Tu–F) X X X 29 Clay Animation Camp Jr. Morgan 6 - 8 X (M-Th) X (M-Th) 23 Footworks & Figures: Beginning Irish Dance Camp Bayhurst 6 - 10 X X 29 How Many Books Can You Imagine? Mazumdar 6 - 10 X 22 Fine Arts Camp Andrle/Nelsen 6 - 11 X X X X X 20 Mystery Academy: Magic Crafts Camp McCauley 6 - 11 X 29 Mystery Academy: Magic Science McCauley 6 - 11 X X 29 After-Camp for Adventure Theatre MTC Staff 6 - 12 X X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) 23 Decorative and Fine Arts Camp Hamilton/Stevenson 6 - 12 X X X X X X X X X 21 Adventure Theatre MTC Summer Camps ATMTC Faculty 6 - 15 X X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) X (2wks) 42 Kids who Sing! Camp Almquist 7 - 11 X 30 Strings Sampler Camp Washington Conservatory 7 - 11 X 30 Digital Photography Camp: Beg/Int for Elementary Students Drobis/Galagan 7 - 12 X X 25 Digital Photography Camp: Int/Adv for Elementary Students Drobis/Galagan 7 - 12 X X 28 Kids Make Books Camp Wolf 7 - 14 X X X X 22 Natural, Magical Writing Workshop Steiner Brown 8 - 11 X (2wks) 31 Fairy Dragon Yurt Frolic Camp Hunter/Marvel 8 - 12 X 24 Studio Arts Camp Andrle/Nelsen 8 - 12 X X X X X 20 Clay Animation Camp Morgan 9 - 12 X (M-Th) X (M-Th) X (M-Th) X (M-Th) 23 Super Calli-colorific OMG Camp Hunter/Barker-Barzel 9 - 14 X 24 Puppet Making for Kids Stevens & Staff 10 - 12 X 38 Tween/Teen Doodlepolooza Calligraphy Camp Hunter/Marvel 10 - 14 X 24 Animation Cabib 11+ X 22 Cartooning Cabib 11+ X X 22 Storytelling through Photography for Teens Camp Drobis 11+ X 28 Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp Staff 11 - 13 X X X 21 Project Funway “Re-fabulous” Wearable Arts Camp Hunter/Marvel 11 - 15 X X 24 Tween/Teen Set Design Adventure Camp Hunter 11 - 15 X 24 Creative Darkroom Camp for Teens Keating 11 - 16 X 28 Toy Camera for Teens Camp Keating 11 - 16 X 28 Darkroom Photography Camp for Teens Keating 11+ X 25 Digital Photography Camp: Intermediate/Advanced for Teens Drobis/DeVore 12+ X X 28 Teen Deep Journal Studio Art Camp Hunter/Marvel 12 - 16 X 25 Wonderfun Mysteries of the Universe Art Camp Hunter/Barker-Barzel 12 - 16 X 24 Even More Project Funway Wearable Art Camp Hunter/Loxley 12 - 17 X 25 Rock Out: Beginning Drumset for Teens Camp Robinson 12 - 17 X 30 Carousel of Animals for Teens Hamilton/Stevenson 12 - 18 X 21 Digital Photography Camp for Teens: Edit and Print Your Photos Galagan 12 - 18 X 28 Digital Photography Camp: Basics for Teens DeVore/Drobis 12+ X X 25 Pottery for Young Adults: Summer Session Wheel Techniques Johnson 12 - 18 X (Tu or Th) 54 Stone Carving Camp for Teens Brennan 12 - 19 X X X 21 Street Shooting Photography Camp for Teens Keating 13+ X 28 Teens Make Books Camp Wolf 13 - 19 X 22 Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp Staff 14 - 16 X 21 26 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 27 SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS
Digital Photography Camp: Intermediate/Advanced $275 Toy Camera for Teens Camp (Ages 11–16) $300 Hard & Soft Shoe Camp PM (Ages 6+) $110 for Elementary Students (Ages 7-12) Karen Keating Performing Arts Camps Nicki Bayhurst (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sheila Galagan Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 1–4pm, Photoworks Class 1: Tu-F, Jul 9–12, 1–3:30pm, Bumper Car Pavilion, 4 sessions Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 24–28, 12:30–2:30pm, Photoworks Experiment with the plastic lens Holga camera to create Irish Dance Class 2: M-F, Jul 15–19, 1–3pm, Ballroom Annex Class 2: (B) M-F, Jul 22–26, 12:30–2:30pm, Photoworks memories, narratives, and dreams! With the camera’s unique Class 3: M-F, Jul 22–Jul 26, 1–3pm, Ballroom Annex This course takes students deeper into the technical and vision, students will work on a set of cohesive images around a Class 4: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 1–3pm, Ballroom Annex creative world of digital photography. The class includes theme of their choice. $35 supply fee to instructor for student This class is for Culkin School students who want to refine shooting assignments in Glen Echo Park and teaches students use of cameras, film, and paper. Intermediate level, darkroom their style and learn new material. Info: culkinschool.com. to master advanced digital capture techniques. Students skills required. More info: kwkeating@comcast. 5 sessions. 5 sessions. will develop a set of images and present them in a digital www.culkinschool.com slideshow. Questions: (A) [email protected]; Storytelling through Photography for Teens Camp $275 Magic Performance (B) [email protected]. 5 sessions. (Ages 11+) Footworks & Figures: Beginning Irish Dance Camp $225 Rebecca Drobis (Ages 6-10) Digital Photography Camp: Intermediate/Advanced for Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 3:30–5:30pm, Photoworks Nicki Bayhurst Teens (Ages 12+) $275 This class takes students of all levels into the art of creative, Class 1: M-F, Jul 15–26, 10am–12pm, Spanish Ballroom (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sora DeVore expressive photography. Each student will create a story–either Class 2: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 9, 10am–12pm, Spanish Ballroom Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 24–28, 3–5pm, Photoworks a creative narrative or a documentary essay. At the conclusion This is an introductory class; through a series of figure Class 2: (B) M-F, Aug 5–9, 1–3pm, Photoworks of the week, each student will present a cohesive set of images (group) dances, students will learn the basics of Irish dance Mystery Academy: Magic Performance Camp (Ages 5-10) $220 This course takes students deeper into the technical and to the class–parents welcome! Film or digital capture. For and music. No experience necessary! Info: culkinschool.com. Mystery Academy Faculty creative world of digital photography. The class includes questions contact: [email protected]. 5 sessions. 10 sessions. Class 1: M-F, Jun 17–21, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 shooting assignments in Glen Echo Park and teaches Class 2: M-F, Aug 19–23, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 students to master advanced digital capture techniques. Street Shooting Photography Camp for Teens (Ages 13+) $300 Focused on the performance of magic, students will learn Students will develop a set of images and present them in Karen Keating R sleight-of-hand, mentalism, apparatus, coin, card, wand and Class: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9:30am–12:30pm, Photoworks STE handkerchief magic, learning the basics of what it means to a digital slideshow. Questions: (A) rebecca@rebeccadrobis. OR F com; (B) [email protected]. Minimum age 12. 5 sessions. An intermediate course to capture visual moments on the be a magician. Family and friends join us for an end of week EDITH
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will take trips to Bethesda, Tenleytown, and Dupont Circle. O T Creative Darkroom Camp for Teens (Ages 11-16) $300 Presentation of best images will be shown on Friday. Film or O Mystery Academy: Magic Science (Ages 6-11) $220 ; PH Karen Keating digital capture, basic darkroom or computer skills required. Chris McCauley AMP Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 9am–12pm, Photoworks More info: [email protected]. 5 sessions. C Class 1: M-F, Jul 8–12, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 Class 2: M-F, Aug 12–16, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 A plastic lens camera, double exposures, handcoloring, ANCE D This camp is designed around using science and principles pinhole photography, toning and photo collages plus Glen ISH IR Echo’s uniqueamusement park atmosphere–sets the stage Environmental Education of science to achieve magical effects. Magic with magnets, for a camp focused on creativity for young photographers! liquids, Mathamagic, clocks, balloons and various EGINNING
$35 supply fee to instructor. Basic darkroom skills B technological devices are all in the arsenal of the Techno- wizard! Use science to achieve results better than fiction: it’s necessary. Info: kwkeating@comcast. 5 sessions. ULKIN C science! [email protected]. 5 sessions. Digital Photography Camp for Teens: Edit and $275 Mystery Academy: Magic Crafts Camp (Ages 6-11) $220 Print Your Photos (Ages 12–18) Living Classrooms Summer Camp (Ages 4–6) $360 Hard & Soft Shoe Camp AM (Ages 6+) $110 Chris McCauley Sheila Galagan Weekly sessions: Jun 17–Aug 23, M-F, 9am–3pm Nicki Bayhurst Class: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9am–3pm, Arcade 304 Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 1–3pm, Photoworks This year, we will be offering a new variety of exciting Class 1: Tu-F, Jul 9–12, 10am–12:30pm, Bumper Car Pavilion , 4 sessions For children who are interested in constructing their own props, Become comfortable with Photoshop Elements and outdoor adventures. Each day, children will be challenged Class 2: M-F, Jul 15–19, 10am–12pm, Ballroom Annex tricks and magic apparatus in order to perform magic. Make Lightroom and the digital printing process. Students will to explore, create, learn, investigate and discover unique Class 3: M-F, Jul 22–26, 10am–12pm, Ballroom Annex your own card tricks or learn how to make a magic box! Mixed take photographs at Glen Echo Park, return to the digital themes based around nature, science, animals, and the great Class 4: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 10am–12pm, Ballroom Annex media will be used to foster engineering skills as well as artistic lab to edit, improve, and print the images. Bring your outdoors! Registration for this program is directly with Living This class is for Culkin School students who want to refine creativity. Specific instructions on how to use the props are all DSLR or point and shoot camera to class. Info: sgalagan@ Classrooms Children’s Museum. For more information see their style and learn new material. Info: culkinschool.com. part of this camp. [email protected]. 5 sessions. verizon.net. 5 sessions. page 44 or to register online for Summer Nature Camps visit 5 sessions. our website at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org.
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Exploring music is fun! Rhythm, pitch, and melody Class: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 9am–3pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP C are experienced through singing, listening, moving Does your child love to sing? Young singers need early Summer Musical Theatre Workshop MAKING to music, and crafts! For more info: 301.320.2770; guidance to protect their youthful voices and set good Adventure Theatre MTC Faculty
vocal habits. Boys & girls will learn to sing a broad range Session 1: June 10-14 Session 4: July 15-26 UPPET washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions. P of fun songs–Broadway, popular, jazz & classical–as Session 2: June 17-28 Session 5: July 29-August 9 Morning Fun with Music & Movement Camp (Ages 4-7) $183 well as learning how to move on stage, to breathe, and Session 3: July 1-12 (No camp July 4) Session 6: August 12-23 Writing Maribeth Gowen to sing together with confidence and joy! More info: Celebrating 35 years! Be a part of the musical theater world Class: M-F, Jun 24-28, 9am–12pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions. in a camp complete with dance, singing, acting and fun. Half-day option of day camp. Exploring music is fun! Each workshop culminates in a performance for friends and Rhythm, pitch, and melody are experienced through Rock Out: Beginning Drumset for Teens Camp (Ages 12-17) $330 family on Adventure Theatre MTC’s main stage. Choose 301.654.8664 singing, listening, moving to music, and crafts! More info: Lenny Robinson from 6 sessions throughout the summer. Space is limited. www.writer.org 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions. Class: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9am–3pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP Open to Grades 1-5 | Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. A $200 Introduction to drumset under the guidance of a deposit is required for registration. Before and aftercare Strings Sampler Camp (Ages 7-11) $315 professional drummer. Rock, Latin, jazz, and other styles. available. Call 301.251.5766 for more information, or Natural, Magical Writing Workshop (Ages 8-11) $200 Washington Conservatory Drumsets provided for each student! Small group for lots register online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Adele Steiner Brown Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 9am–3pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP of individual attention. More info: 301.320.2770; Class: M-F, Jul 8 - 19, 10am–12pm, Arcade Conference Room Hands-on chance to try violin, viola, and cello. Great for www.washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions. Using Hogwart’s style, we’ll research and journal our experiences beginners and also current string players who want to with folklore, myth, and magic. Our observations, character try a different instrument. Learn to play tunes on each sketches, and interesting happenings with magic, folk, animals instrument, the basics of the string family, rhythm and and their homes will be the inspirtion for our collections of note reading, about composers and famous performers, and stories, essays, and poems. Bring anotebook and pens/pencils for
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Working With Clay: Cups and Bowls (Ages 7 to 12) $100 Parent & Child Classes & Workshops Katherine T. Andrle Children’s Visual Arts The first registration for any YCS Parent & Child class covers both Class: M, Apr 15–May 20, 4–5:30pm, No class May 13, one parent and one child. Please call 301.634.2226 to register each Crystal Pool Studio Drawing, Painting and Crafts additional family member who plans to attend (child or adult). The more experienced artist will use the slab handbuiding method to produce cups and bowls: some knowledge of The Young Working With Clay Together (Ages 5-12)– $150 basic handbuilding techniques. More info: 301.980.1538. Parent & Child Class Creative Spirit Firing fee is included. 5 sessions. Katherine T. Andrle Katherine T. Andrle Class: Sa, Mar 9–Apr 13, 2–3:30pm, No class Mar 30, Crystal Pool Studio Celebrate Spring Looking to Mother Nature (Ages 6–12) $100 Cathie Nelsen A parent/child workshop. Enjoy afternoons learning Katherine T. Andrle www.youngcreativespirit.org together. Explore various techniques of handbuilding clay Class: Tu, Apr 16–May 14, 4–5:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio including slab, pinch and coil construction. Learn how to The Young Creative Spirit is the Children’s Art Center Looking to the many natural and physical features of Glen continue this clay experience at home. Tuition covers one residency at Glen Echo Park. Coordinated by artist/ Echo Park, we will create lino prints, watercolor paintings adult & one child. Addt’l child/adult rate is $75– instructors Katherine T. Andrle and Cathie Nelsen, the and clay sculpture based on what we view. Students will be Call 301.634.2226 to register an addt’l person at this rate. center’s goal is to serve the community by providing art able to create outdoors when Mother Nature cooperates!
LE Supplies included. More info: 301.980.1538. 5 sessions. instruction to children and to broaden their appreciation of R More info: 301.980.1538. 5 sessions. the world by giving them an outlet for creative expression. ND T. A T. Egyptian Mummies and Tombs (Ages 6-12)– $40 Drawing Inspiration (Ages 7-12) $80 Every child has both a tremendous visual awareness of INE R Parent & Child Workshop the world outside and a wonderfully imaginative inner Cathie Nelsen
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PH A parent/child workshop. Why did the Egyptians make mummies? expand their experience. Small classes, taught in the Crystal watercolor, and scratchboard to find new ways to portray Look inside a Pyramid to find out what artistic treasures were put Pool Studio, serve ages 4 through 12 and focus on the The Visible World (Ages 7-12) $90 animals, people, still life and landscapes. More info: inside. We will work on projects relating to these ancient people. individual. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Cathie Nelsen 301.229.5282. 4 sessions. Class: F, Apr 12–May 10, 4–5:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio An exciting workshop! Tuition covers one adult & one child. Working With Wood (Ages 6-12) $80 Learn how to see and draw faces, figures, animals, still life Working With Wood: Planes, Trains, $90 Addt’l child/adult rate is $20; call 301.634.2226 to register an Katherine T. Andrle and landscape, using pencils, pastels, and charcoal. We’ll and Automobiles (Ages 6-12) addt’l person at this rate. More info: 301.980.1538. 1 session. Class: Th, Mar 7–21, 4–5:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio study shading and perspective. Bring your imagination too! Katherine T. Andrle Drawing, Painting and Sculpture– $85 We will create a free-form sculpture and talk about Supplies included. More info: 301.229.5282. 5 sessions. Class: W, May 1–22, 4–5:30pm, Crystal Pool Studio Parent & Child Class (Ages 4-7) design. The student learns the use of handsaws, hammers, From free form sculpture,we will take the skills we have Cathie Nelsen sandpaper and wood glue to create their own project. Drawing From The Beginning (Ages 6-10) $90 learned and apply them to building specific objects related Class 1: Su, Apr 21–May 5, 1–2:15pm, Crystal Pool Studio Please note: This is not a traditional woodworking course. Cathie Nelsen to transportation such as planes, spaceships, trains, and Class 2: Su, Apr 21–May 5, 2:45–4pm, Crystal Pool Studio Supplies included. More info: 301.980.1538. 3 sessions. Class: Sa, Apr 13–May 11, 9:45–11am, Crystal Pool Studio marvelous motor cars. Please note: This is not a traditional Discover and draw the world of line, shape and color using woodworking course. More info 301.980.1538. 4 sessions. We’ll explore the materials and techniques of drawing, painting, Mythical Clay Dragons and Beasts (Ages 6-12) $100 pencil, charcoal, pastels, markers and pen. Learn to look and sculpture with imagination and the teaching of basic skills. Katherine T. Andrle at and draw animals, people, and landscapes or transform Tuition covers one adult & one child. Additional child/adult rate Class: W, Mar 13–Apr 17, 4–5:30pm, No class Mar 27, them into creatures and places of your imagination. is $40–Call 301.634.2226 to register an additional person at this Crystal Pool Studio Supplies included. More info: 301.229.5282. 5 sessions. rate. Supplies included. More info: 301.229.5282. 3 sessions. Learn the basic techniques of handbuilding clay pieces while New Parent/Child Class! Working With Clay Together $95 sharing stories of wonderful beasts from the cultures of Egypt, Drawing Into Painting (Ages 8–12) $95 China, and Medieval Europe. With this inspiration, the young Cathie Nelsen (Ages 5 to 12): Modeling Clay Animals
LE Katherine T. Andrle artist’s vision will expand to create their own special creature. Class: Sa, Apr 13–May 11, 11:15am–12:45pm, Crystal Pool Studio R Supplies included. More info: 301.980.1538. 5 sessions. Students will learn both drawing and painting techniques ND Class: Sa, May 4–18, 1:30–3pm, Crystal Pool Studio of line, shape, and color to make both realistic and abstract A T. Create animal images, real or imaginative, with simple steps INE compositions with pencil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. R using the techniques of slab, pinch, and coil construction.
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NEW Parents in the Park Drawing, Painting & Crafts continued Learn to Knit for all Ages (Ages 6+) $140 Playgroup in the Park Anja Caldwell Art Together: Reggie-Oh! (Ages 2.5-5) $100 www.playgroupinthepark.org 2013 National Conference Class 1: Sa, Mar 2–23, 2pm–3:30pm, Arcade 301 Judi Sperber Windows of Opportunity Class 2: Sa, Apr 20–May 11, 2pm–3:30pm, Arcade 203 [email protected] Class: Su, Apr 7 - May 19, 10 - 11:30am, Arcade 201 Saturday, June 8th Class 3: Sa, May 18–Jun 15, 2pm–3:30pm, No class Jun 1, Arcade 201 Playgroup in the Park is a place for parents and children to Parents, educators and scientists exploring the current brain A Reggio Emilia inspired art class for child and adult. Learn the basics of knitting with cast on, knit & purl play and learn side by side. research and its impact on early learning. Come explore together: paint, clay, collage and more. All stitches in a small class from an experienced knitter. You supplies included. For more info, contact jksperber@gmail. will also learn about yarn, gauge & resources for knitters. Be part of the collaboration! com or 202.412.0701. 5 sessions. No prior knitting experience needed. Materials fee of $15 to instructor. More info: [email protected]. 4 sessions. NEW Summer programs Clay Animation Fun with Felt (Ages 8+) $80 Visit our website www.playgroupinthepark.org for details. Anja Caldwell
Clay Animation Movie-Makers Workshop (Ages 8-12) $125 Class: Th, Mar 14–21, 11am–12:30pm, Alumni playgroups Andrew Morgan Arcade 201 For Playgroup alumni families only, return to the Park, Workshop: Sa, Apr 27, 9am–3pm, Arcade 301 For some good clean felt fun we How do they make those clay-animated movies? Our will make seasonal and IN THE PARK THE PARK IN play and explore our wonderful classroom and remember P what it was like when you were little… one-day workshop will show you how. Use real animators other ornaments and hair clay, design your sets and work in a small group to make a accessories by sewing
PLAYGROU Community playgroups 3-minute animated movie with sound and your own voices! and cutting felt. For Customized playgroups designed to meet the needs of Each student receives a DVD of their movie. Who said more information see
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movies can’t be made in a day? Bring a bag lunch! www. www.Feltverguegen.com. C Playgroup in the Park is a Reggio inspired 2-year your community. Take a week to learn, grow and connect claymovie.com. 1 session. Info: anja@knit2give. NJA collaborative learning program connecting children, together in the Park. O: A
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Printmaking C Monday through Thursday we explore our wonderful on setting up play spaces in your home, creating family classroom, 9am-12pm. traditions for lasting memories, ideas on traveling with Printmaking for Young Adults (Ages 8-14) $150 ANIMAL Fridays we explore our wonderful city through planned children and much Elizabeth Caley outings throughout the metro area. more... Class: F, Apr 12 - May 17, 4–6pm, Arcade 201 FELT Young artists are invited to explore the exciting world of When children begin in September they are between 6 Teachers in printmaking. We’ll create relief block prints from flat sheets months to 2 1/2 years. You may choose a 3-day option the Park of linoleum. Students will use their blocks to print unique (M/W/F or Tu/Th/F) or a 5-day option (M-F). Customize a designs on t-shirts, bags, pillows, or whatever material Registration for the 2013/14 school year will begin program just they are interested in making into art! Info and supply list: Children’s Dance and Movement March 15, 2013 at 12pm. For more information see for your school. [email protected]. 6 sessions. playgroupinthepark.org. Toddler Ballet and Movement (Ages 3-5) $80 Discover how Cynthia Lin-Kissick 2013 Playgroup Open Houses for Parents Playgroup in the Class 1: Su, Apr 14–May 19, 12:10–12:55pm, Hall of Mirrors Saturday, January 26; Saturday, February 16 Park creates long Textile & Wearable Arts Class 2: Su, Jun 9–Jul 14, 12:10–12:55pm, Hall of Mirrors Please RSVP to [email protected]. term projects, Students learn locomotive skills and gain confidence in a Adorn Yourself: Wearable Art for Kids (Ages 5-10) $125 Open houses are informational, and are for parents only. involves parents, fun, non-competitive environment. Parents may stay and collaborates with Mary Mallia All families must attend an Open House or speak with a observe class outside the studio and children wear ballet Class 1: M, Apr 8–May 6, 4–5:30pm, Arcade 201 member of faculty prior to registering for Playgroup. At the the community, slippers and leotards. More info: [email protected]. Class 2: M, May 20–Jun 24, 4–5:30pm, Arcade 201 open house you will have the opportunity to set up a date designs play spaces 6 sessions. for learning, Make your own marvelous jewelry, headdresses, masks and
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Conservatory Kids Music Classes No-obligation Reservations are available only for our Tiny Children’s Music Puppetry Tots shows! Tickets for our Main Stage and Tiny Tots A Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Music Program performances may also be purchased in advance over the exclusive to the Washington Conservatory of Music. phone or in person at our Box Office. There is no service Early childhood music classes are offered year-round. The fee for tickets purchased online or by telephone. If you Conservatory is happy to offer guidance on structuring have any questions, please call us at: 301.634.5380. a musical plan tailored to the individual child. Call Washington Conservatory of Music 301.320.2770, Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. 301.634.5380 Birthday Party Packages www.thepuppetco.org Party packages include 20 performance tickets and the use of our at Glen Echo Park party room for up to 4 hours. (Room occupancy is 25 people 301.320.2770 Summer Early Childhood Music Classes Join us for another exciting season filled with stories you total.) The Party Room is also equipped with a counter & sink www.washingtonconservatory.org and your kids love. and a refrigerator/freezer. Party Packages and more information Sunshine Music Time (Ages 0-5) $130 First–rate production values go into every one of our are available by calling 301.634.5380 (extension #3). productions–and on weekends, the grown–ups often The Washington Conservatory of Music, located in both Washington Conservatory outnumber the kids! Once you see a performance at the Glen Echo Park and Bethesda, is a nationally accredited Class 1: Tu, Jun 18–Jul 23, 10–10:45am, Hall of Mirrors Puppet Co. Playhouse, we know that you’ll want to come music school serving students of all ages and levels since Class 2: Tu, Jun 18–Jul 23, 11–11:45am, Hall of Mirrors Performances back often. 1984 with individual lessons, classes, ensembles, and Class 3: Th, Jun 20–Aug 1, 10–10:45am, No class Jul 4, Hall of Mirrors Class 4: Th, Jun 20–Aug 1, 11–11:45am, No class Jul 4, Hall of performance opportunities. Students may study without MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS Lobby Hours
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audition with our performing artist faculty members. For C Visit our Lobby at these special times on performance days detailed faculty biographies: washingtonconservatory.org. At Glen Echo Park. Summertime is a great time to share Little Red Riding Hood
music. Fun for child & caregiver. Dance, clap, sing and to view puppets on display and video presentations after UPPET We are happy to speak with you about your child’s musical & The 3 Little Pigs P the show. It’s free! needs and to offer guidance: 301.320.2770. march to music ranging from folk to pop to classics. February 14–March 10 THE Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 12:30–3:00 p.m. Great for siblings. Fun introduction to the world of Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00–2:30 p.m. ONE-ON-ONE PIANO LESSONS music. For a twice-weekly experience, enroll in both Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Beginning at age 5 students may enroll in individual Tuesday & Thursday sections. More info: 301.320.2770; Recommended: Pre-K– Grade 6 Running Time: 40 minutes Box Office Hours 30-minute piano lessons. Learning piano is a great basis for washingtonconservatory.org. 6 sessions. ASL Interpretation: Sunday, March 3, 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. learning music in general and to prepare for learning other What’s so bad about the Big Bad Wolf? At last B.B. (Big Saturdays and Sundays: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. instruments. Enrollment by phone only: 301.320.2770. Bad) Wolfe tells his side of the story, in rap, no less. Has the (On Tiny Tots performance days, the Box Office opens early For information: washingtonconservatory.org notorious pork poacher and grandma impersonator gotten Summer Camps at 9:15 a.m.) a bum rap, or is he truly deserving of his moniker? You be For full descriptions of the following camps for children INDIVIDUAL STUDY ON ALL INSTRUMENTS (AGES 5 AND UP) the judge! This tongue-in-cheek version of two children’s and teens, see page 30. Performance Times Guidance is happily provided in choosing age-appropriate Performances are on Thursdays through Sundays, with select favorites uses humor and music to explore our fear of things instruments for private study. Weekly 30-minute, Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4-7) Wednesdays. Please see the performance schedule for the we don’t understand. This is one of our funniest productions 45-minute and one hour lessons. Enrollment by phone show that you want to see. and includes lots of audience participation. only. For information: washingtonconservatory.org and Morning Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4-7) Jack and the Beanstalk 301.320.2770, Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Strings Sampler Camp (Ages 7-11) Ticket Prices for MAINSTAGE productions. Adults and March 14–April 12 Children 2 Years and Older: $10.00 (Adults must accompany CONCERTS AND EVENTS Rock Out: Beginning Drumset for Teens Camp (Ages 12-17) Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. children under 8 years!) Concerts and special events for children, families Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Group rates (per person) are available with advance reservation: and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory Kids Who Sing! Camp (Ages 7-11) Recommended: K– Grade 6 Running Time: 45 minutes Groups of 20 or more: $7.00 performing artist faculty members and guests at ASL Interpretation: Sunday, April 7, 1:00 p.m. Groups of 50 or more: $6.00 various times throughout the year. For information: Fe-fi-fo-fum. A timely version of the classic children’s Groups of 100 or more: $5.00 washingtonconservatory.org and 301.320.2770. tale about the young lad that doesn’t know beans about Main Stage and Tiny Tots tickets can be purchased from trading, but still manages to climb his way to the top. Jack the comfort of your own home 24/7 with our online finds that happiness lies in helping others rather than mere ticketing system at our website: www.thepuppetco.org. personal gain. Told with rod puppets and some surprising twists, Jack has long been a favorite of our audiences.
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Cinderella Circus! Upcoming Performances April 25–June 9 August 1–September 1 Theater Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Recommended: K– Grade 6 Running Time: 45 minutes Recommended: Children of all ages! ASL Interpretation: Sunday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. Running Time: 40 minutes An elegant production of the classic children’s favorite. Set ASL Interpretation: Sunday, August 11, 1:00 p.m. in 17th-century France, the story combines beautifully In grand circus tradition, the “Grandest Show on Strings” 301.634.2270 elaborate costumes of the Comedie Francais and features a collection of clowns, death-defying acrobats, and an www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org Offenbach’s “Gaiety Parisian” to adorn the tale of the amazing menagerie of fauna from the farthest reaches of the cinder girl who captures the heart of the handsome prince. globe. Performed by Christopher and MayField Piper, many Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC), also located in Acclaimed at the 1997 National Puppet Festival, and the of the acts were built more than 50 years ago by Christopher’s Wintergreen Plaza (Rockville, MD), is a leading arts
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Bathtub Pirates theater training. Serving nearly 75,000 people annually, T E Produced by Grey Seal Puppets and performed by Drew Allison Summer Camp ATMTC’s award-winning professional productions, R June 13–June 30 training, student productions and ensembles, inspire DVENTU young people’s imagination and creativity, and cultivate A Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Puppet Making for Kids (Ages 10-12) $270 WINNIE THE POOH new generations of artists and audiences. The ATMTC Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Allan Stevens and Puppet Co. Staff January 19–February 24, 2013 Academy offerings complement the National and State Recommended: PreK and older Running Time: 40 minutes Class: M-F, Aug 19–23, 9:30am–12:30pm, The Puppet Co. Based on the book by A.A. Milne Fine Arts Standards, providing a challenging outlet for ASL Interpretation: Sunday, June 23, 1:00 p.m. Make a hand puppet, a “Muppet” style mouth puppet, a Adapted for the stage by le Clanché du Rand students to develop the skills necessary to be successful Captain Blackbeard, one of North Carolina’s most simple marionette, and a simple rod puppet. Also, get a Directed by Jerry Whiddon performers–including self-discipline, teamwork, problem infamous pirates, is without his ship. So a child’s bathtub great backstage seat for a performance in the Playhouse! All Ages solving, and self-confidence. ATMTC Academy Alumni will have to do. His motley crew outfits the bathtub with Bring a large shirt or smock in which to work. Supplies Winnie the Pooh is Christopher Robin’s fat little bear of have numerous Broadway, national tour, TV and film rudder, sail, and a Jolly Roger pirate flag. At first the included. For more info, call 301.634.5380. 5 sessions. Very Little Brain, who would like to drift peacefully through child is delighted to be part of the gang. However, once credits. ATMTC fosters collaborations and partnerships life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat “a at sea, the pirates put the “kid” to work. The life of a TINY TOTS PROGRAM with local and national arts, humanities and civic little something.” Follow Pooh and Piglet on a Heffalump pirate proves to be less than romantic. But, thanks to a last Our Tiny Tots @ 10:00 Program offers shows and a viewing organizations. These collaborations, which have been hunt, watch Rabbit scheme to rid the forest of Kanga’s minute act by the plumber, the kid is victorious and sails atmosphere especially suited to our youngest theater patrons recognized locally, regionally, and nationally, help to dreaded bathtub, and help Eeyore search for his tail. Pooh’s off into the sunset. (ages 0–4 years) and their parents/caregivers. During the ensure that all of our programming is diverse, affordable intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and performance, the lights remain on, the theater doors remain and accessible. Adventure Theatre MTC is a 501(c)(3) condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. Dinosaur Babies open to the lobby, and the playing time is 30 minutes. nonprofit organization. Produced by DinoRock Productions The ticket price for these performances is only Location: Adventure Theatre has returned to its renovated A World Premiere Reggae Musical July 5–July 28 $5.00, however everyone, including babes–in–arms, must theatre, located at the far end of the Arcade Building. THREE LITTLE BIRDS Thursdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. have a ticket! We’re proud to have Bob Brown, a local March 15–April 14, 2013 Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Puppet Master noted for his work on “Mister Roger’s Based on the story by Cedella Marley Recommended: PreK and older Running Time: 50 minutes Neighborhood” and for his performances for very young Music & Lyrics by Bob Marley ASL Interpretation: Sunday, July 14, 1:00 p.m. children, as our performer again this year. Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy features lively Performances at 10:00 a.m. ONLY on select Wednesdays, Additional music & lyrics by John L. Cornellius, II songs and cute baby dinosaurs like a Triceratops named Saturdays and Sundays. For the complete Tiny Tots Directed by Nick Olcott Ages 4 and up Sam, Doris the Stegosaurus, Tina Titanosaurus, Q.E. the schedule, please visit our website at: www.thepuppetco.org Quetzalcoatlus Kid, a baby parasaurolophus called Harry Ah…yasso nice! Three little birds sing their sweet songs to the Honker, a baby T. Rex (of course), and a surprise guest The Puppet Co. Staff Ziggy, a very shy child who is happy to see the world from MTC E who all remind us that “We all started as babies, just like Allan Stevens: CEO R the T.V. in his room. But his tricky friend, Nansi wants him to get out and enjoy the Island of Jamaica. But, Ziggy those dinosaur babies!” Christopher Piper: Artistic Director HEAT T E MayField Piper: General Manager R is afraid of hurricane, mongoose and evil spirits. Their Christian Beltran: House Manager worldly adventure is enlivened by the fantastic songs of DVENTU
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A World Premiere Musical Reservations ATMTC Favorites: Date Night! (Grades K-5) Available for children who BIG NATE Purchase tickets online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or Grades K-2 enrolled in school full–time by date of the event. May 3–June 2, 2013 call 301-634-2270. Acting One-oh!-One Drop the little ones off to participate alongside our Based on the comic strip and books by Lincoln Peirce Ticket prices are $19 for adults and children. For more Sing, Dance, Act! qualified party hosts in a pizza dinner, fun dramatic games, Book by Jason Loewith information visit our website at www.adventuretheatre-mtc. Drama for a Modern Girl a movie and an all–around good time while you and your Lyrics by Chris Youstra & Jason Loewith org or call the office at: 301.634.2270. Pre–paid group partner get a much–needed night out on the town, or Music by Chris Youstra rates available. Grades 3-5 enjoying a quiet evening at home at a price that won’t hurt Directed by Michael Baron Tickets are general admission and may be purchased Young Playwright’s Club your wallet! It’s a win–win for the entire family! All 5 and up Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Sing, Dance, Act! 1st Child: $30 Each Additional Sibling: $12 Nate Wright, a detention- the Adventure Theatre MTC box office. The box office is Broadway Prep riddled sixth grader CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the website WINTER/SPRING 2013 DATE NIGHT CALENDAR (and drummer for the for the performance schedule. Musical Theatre Workshop Presents: Once on This Island, The 3rd Saturday of each month (*except where noted) greatest garage band Jr. (Grades 3-5) Hours: 6:00–11:00 p.m. in the history of Pick–up Tickets The MTW Series returns each session with a brand new January 19, 2013 the galaxy, Enslave Reserved tickets may be picked up at the Adventure production! Working with a professional Director, Musical February 16, 2013 the Mollusk!) hopes Theatre MTC box office one hour prior to the Director and Choreographer, students will mount their March 16, 2013 to woo beautiful performance time. Tickets may also be purchased at own fully staged musical production. IMPORTANT April 20, 2013 Jenny away from the Adventure Theatre MTC box office on the day of NOTE: Every enrolled child will receive a speaking and/ May 18, 2013 or singing role in the production, however role distribution MTC her boyfriend Artur performance based on availability. E R by winning “The is at sole discretion of the Director. Tuition cost includes School’s Out! Workshops (Grades K–5)
HEAT Party Room Available 4 tickets to the performance date. Class meets twice a Here we go again˜ Montgomery county Public Schools are T Nicholodeon”, the first prize in E R his school’s Battle of the Bands. But Adventure Theatre MTC offers birthday party week. Performances are at Glen Echo Park. No audition out, but the office is open. Log in and register the kids for when Artur and Jenny team up with Nate’s arch-rival Gina to opportunities to help celebrate those weekend special necessary, but registration required and tickets are $15. one day or the whole session. It’s easy! The kids have a blast DVENTU A form the sap-pop band, Rainbows and Ponies, he’s gotta take events. Included in the $125/$150 non–refundable charge Caribbean peasant girl, Ti Moune, rescues and falls and you score points with the Boss! What You’ll Get: A full his game to an all-star level. What will he do? is the room rental fee, assistance of a party host, preprinted in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side day of theatrical activities; an afternoon snack; a receipt invitations and a birthday proclamation on stage prior to of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the for dependent care expense accounts; and an 11:00 a.m. CAT IN THE HAT the performance. Temporary decorations may be hung to fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a performance of our main stage show (when available). A June 21–September 2, 2013 personalize your experience and a throne is made available quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful full day of fun! Based on the book by Dr. Seuss for the guest of honor. Please call Adventure Theatre MTC forces of prejudice, hatred and death in this stylized, fun Play Originally Produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain for additional information. Group rate ticket prices are musical based on The Little Mermaid. SCHOOL’S OUT! PRICING Adapted and Originally Directed by Katie Mitchell available for the performance. Discounts available on your $48-60* plus $5 non–refundable registration fee Directed by Karin Abromaitis birthday party’s Manny & Olga’s pizza order when you Early Childhood Classes Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. All ages book your party with Adventure Theatre MTC. Inquire *$60 price applies to days only when students are seeing a Please check Adventure Theatre MTC’s website for exact From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears about birthday party theatre workshops including Dance professional production. classes and ages. around the door, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the Workshops, Pretty Princess and Light Saber stage combat. hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. WINTER/SPRING 2013 SCHOOL’S OUT CALENDAR Pre-School Play Labs With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly January 21, 2013 Explore with Dora and Diego fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing Winter-Spring 2013 Classes January 22, 2013 Adventure Theatre MTC has expanded its line–up of Superhero Squad adventure. But what will mom find when she gets home...? March 25-29, 2013 Conductor Voyage’s Magical Sneakers classes and workshops to include all ages of performers. April 1, 2013 Pretty Princess Adventures PERFORMANCE TIMES April 2, 2013 Saturdays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sundays, Below is a short list of some of our Favorite seasonal 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. classes. Tuition amounts for 10-14 week Sessions range Spring Break School’s Out Workshop Bundle* Additional student matinees at 10:30 a.m. from $110 to $500 and meet once a week, except as noted. March 25-March 29, 2013 Some Sunday 4:30pm and Thursday 7:00pm performances For an up-to-date schedule and tuition pricing, please go to Bundle ATMTC’s Schools Out Workshops for a discount rate! throughout the 2012–2013 season. our website and click on Classes/Workshops. Check our website for dates and times of additional performances on weekdays and Friday evenings. Registration for these classes is directly with Adventure Theatre MTC. 40 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 41 CHILDREN’S CLASSES AND PROGRAMS CHILDREN’S CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
MORE INFORMATION A Typical Day at Glen Echo Park’s Summer Musical Theatre For information about our upcoming class schedules, Workshops Environmental Education visit our classes page at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or Your child will have the invaluable opportunity to be a part of contact Julie Brylawski, ATMTC Registrar at Jbrylawski@ the musical theater world in a summer program that is entering adventuretheatre-mtc.org. its 35th season as one of the leading area summer musical USEUM M S theater camps. By participating as a cast member in a full-scale ’ EN Summer Camp at ATMTC in Glen Echo Park production of a youth-appropriate main stage show, your child R HILD
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singing and acting instruction, with support by our educational O T deposit is required for registration. Before and aftercare & technical staff, set & costume designers. Living Classrooms Children’s Museum O PH available. Call 301.251.5766 for more information, or Call 301.251.5766 for more information, or register The Living Classrooms Children’s Museum at Glen Echo April: Earth Appreciation register online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Park hosts an experiential children’s museum with a focus on science and the environment. Living Classrooms We’re celebrating Earth Day all month long! From talking Participate in one of the following summer camp shows! provides engaging outdoor nature experiences, live animal about how to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to learning about encounters, as well as science and art activities for children the different ecosystems that make up our planet, Living Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Kids! up to age 11. Family weekend activities, birthday parties, Classrooms is sharing our appreciation for our amazing Earth! Pirates! The Musical school and scout field trips, and seasonal camps are just a Sleeping Beauty: The Hundred Year Snooze few of Living Classrooms’ many programs that encourage May: Sprouting Seeds The Granny Awards children to experience, appreciate, and become stewards of Come embrace spring in our gardens as we plant all month Session 1: June 10-14 Session 4: July 15-26 the natural environment. long. Learn about how bugs can be beneficial when you’re Session 2: June 17-28 Session 5: July 29-August 9 gardening and check out the finished product: beautiful Session 3: July 1-12 (No camp July 4) Session 6: August 12-23 blooms! From earthworms to plant parts, we’re exploring Family Weekend Activities the garden! Spend quality time with the entire family while participating in engaging science and nature activities at Living Classrooms. June: Sun and Sand Open to the public most Saturdays and Sundays, weekend Our favorite parts of spring and summer! Join us as we activities offer families the opportunity to encounter live learn the ins and outs of fun in the sun and sun safety. animals, take an interpretative hike with an educator, explore We’ll make sand art and sun tea all while exploring how the Children’s Garden, play in an oversized sandpit, create crafts, these elements fit in with our natural world. experiment with science activities, meet special guests, and learn new things together as a family. Join us each weekend for July: Outdoor Adventures different themed activities! Please note that topics are subject to Are you getting outside this summer? We’ll talk about how change. A small admission fee applies to public hours for our to plan for a day spent outdoors and what adventures await children’s museum and grounds. Public hours vary by season. us while we’re on a hike or at the beach! Come learn about Visit the website www.LivingClassroomsDC.org for the most some animals you might encounter and what adventures
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Living Classrooms look at animals that call the forest home. At the end of Spring and Summer some weeks, we will have a “night” outdoors in which
Spring Camp 2013 we will sing songs around a campfire, participate in a Special Events 2013: March 25–29 (Ages 4–6) tricky treasure hunt, and do some “star”-gazing. All proceeds from special events will be donated to our MS
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3rd Annual Dino-Egg Hunt O educational experience that captivates children’s imaginations HILD lifestyles and environment. During most camp weeks we March 31 PH C and establishes the foundation for a life-long passion in our will dig, dig, dig and discover our very own dinosaur. This Easter, Living Classrooms is excited to bring you the Family Day Festival natural world, with all the fun and beauty it has to offer. 3rd Annual Dino-Egg Hunt. Come join us for our own May 4 Camp includes daily hikes, games, and nature experiments- • Your child can get wet and wild and explore Washington’s unique take on the traditional Easter egg hunt. Bring Enjoy a day of family fun with your loved ones and Living creating new adventures every day! Campers will uncover the aquatic environments from the creek to the Bay. They will your budding paleontologists as we scour our outdoor Classrooms as we host activities filled with nature, crafts, magic of nature as we splash through the watery world of a hike over rocks at the creek, hunt for aquatic animals and surroundings for prehistoric dinosaur eggs in a non- animals, and science. The Family Day Festival will include nearby creek, discover furry creatures living in our backyard experiment with water in the Water Olympics. Going on a competitive fashion! Other activities will include excavating an afternoon of creek exploration, nature hikes, and crafty forest, learn fun facts about earth formation as we watch a virtual white water rafting adventure and playing the Tidal fossils in our giant sand pit and creating a special dinosaur creations to make the day memorable. There will be half volcano explode, and much, much more. Basin game will help your child discover watery worlds!Are themed piece of art to take home. A special event fee will priced admission to the museum from 10am to 3pm. Come and join us this spring from March 25–29 from your child’s thumbs green? We’ll get our rake and apply to the Dino-Egg Hunt. Find more information or 9am–3pm for this fun-filled adventurous week. For more trowel ready because this is your child’s chance to be register online at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org Marvelous Mother’s Day Brunch information or to register online for Spring Nature Camp growing up green! Campers will help us plant and tend May 12 visit our website at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org to our Children’s Garden. Learn how wiggly worms help us to grow delicious veggies to eat and beauti- Sue Seligman’s Memorial Birthday Celebration Join us on Mother’s Day for a buffet brunch in honor of our ful flowers to smell. Some camp weeks will include a April 14 “nature-ally” wonderful mothers! The morning will be filled with Living Classrooms variety of garden questions. How does a tomato grow Join us in celebrating the life of Sue Seligman who was a food, fun, and a fabulous celebration of Mom. Children and their Summer Camp 2013 from a tiny seed into a delightful treat? What is ready community leader and a visionary for children’s museums, mothers will have the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company sharing her passion for nature with children. Sue founded in the beautiful spring weather through a variety of outdoor June 17–August 23 (Ages 4–6) to pick for harvest that will help us make a yummy recipe? What other living things also love the garden? the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California activities. Take a short hike through our woods, get up close and This year, we will be offering a new variety of exciting outdoor Who else likes to eat veggies or flowers? We know a and the former Discovery Creek Children’s Museum of personal with some of our animals, and spend a little time at our adventures. Each day, children will be challenged to explore, furry friend you can meet who might hop on over to Washington, DC, (now known as the Living Classrooms craft table creating a special gift for mom to take home. Living create, learn, investigate and discover unique themes based check out the carrots and lettuce! Children’s Museum). On April 14th we will honor Sue’s Classrooms own in-house chef will graciously provide brunch around nature, science, animals, and the great outdoors! incredible dedication to children by offering free admission from our Workforce Development Culinary Program. A special • Step into the magma chamber as we discover what Each of the ten camp sessions lasts one week, Monday to the museum from 10am to 3pm. event fee will apply to the brunch. Find more information or happens to the Earth when it dispels (hiccups, belches, through Friday from 9am–3pm. register online at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org emits) its liquid rocks! During some camp weeks we During each one-week session your child will explore Earth Appreciation Festival will explore the ground under our feet all the way a variety of topics that may include exploring the unique April 21 Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast through... Will we end up in China? We will have a aquatic and terrestrial environments of the region, creating We’re celebrating Earth Day in a big way! Come share June 16 rocking good time as we learn about minerals and even their own volcanic eruptions, learning the essentials of our appreciation for our amazing planet by playing fun Flip, Flip, Hooray! Celebrate Dad with Living Classrooms make our own jewels. To top off the lesson, we will camping, investigating the mysteries of our prehistoric recycling games, making art from recycled materials and during a unique Father’s Day celebration filled with adventure. have a blasting good time making some explosions of past through excavation, and discovering the wonders of participating in fun activities that illustrate how we can Work up an appetite by trekking through our nature trails our own and creating some volcano madness!!! growing their own food. best help our planet. Gardening, composting, watershed and then help yourself to a pile of pancakes prepared by our Activities vary each week but may include: Find more information or register online for Summer Nature and recycling demonstrations will be held throughout the very own Living Classrooms chef, head of our Workforce • Does your child love being outside? Our summer camp Camp at our website www.LivingClassroomsDC.org day. Bring the whole family to celebrate and learn more Development Culinary program! Strengthen family ties by provides a great introduction into the world of camp- about the environment. A special event fee will apply to participating in fun outdoor activities such as getting up close ing. Join in a backpack relay game, plan an adventure, the Earth Appreciation Festival. Find more information or and personal with some of our animals, participating in Animal learn how to assemble a tent, and even eat s’mores register online at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org Olympics and an orienteering scavenger hunt! A special event around a campfire! Adventurers can get an up-close fee will apply to the Pancake Breakfast. Find more information or register online at www.LivingClassroomsDC.org
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Birthday Parties millions of years ago. Your child and friends get to make a dinosaur craft and even get to meet some real, live, Living Classrooms birthday parties consist of a 90-minute reptilian and avian descendants! Adult & Teen Art & Music Classes program for children ages 4 to 11 and are led by museum educators. Each party includes meeting a live animal, a guided Creek Crawlers Basic Jewelry Making Workshop $40 hike, and educational activities related to the theme chosen. (Offered from the end of March through October) Arts & Media Tammy Vitale Choose from nine unique age appropriate nature themes. It’s a wet and wonderful time during our creek-based party! Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 13, 10am–12pm, Arcade 203 Use dip nets, magnifying glasses and your own eyes to Workshop 2: Sa, May 18, 10am–12pm, Arcade 201 Itty Bitty Babies discover what inhabits our creek’s watery depths. Meet some Make a bracelet and learn wire wrapping for bead dangles Your child isn’t the only one growing up! Come meet and Basketry of our very own wet and wild creatures, and helps us find and crimped closures with toggles. Learn the names of basic learn about the growing animals of Living Classrooms. what makes our creek so unique. Please note your children Beginning Basketry $200 jewelry tools and how to use them (flat nose and round Let your child and friends go eye to eye with some of our and guests will get wet during the creek crawlers party. Kevin Sisson nose pliers, crimping pliers, and flush cut nippers). Includes creatures and explore how they grow up. We’ll take a trip Class 1: M, Apr 8–29, 7–10pm, Arcade 301 a discussion of design theory and buying beads. Supply fee into the woods and make a handprint craft- sure to be Prehistoric Party Class 2: M, May 13–Jun 3, 7–10pm, Arcade 301 $15 to instructor. Info: [email protected]. Minimum perfect for a scrapbook or memory box! This is the party for budding paleontologists, or anyone Learn basketry in the Native American tradition. Using age 16. 1 session. eager to adventure into the amazing age of the dinosaurs. Sensational Seedlings rope, raffia, yarn, pine needles, wire, rages, twigs, buttons Your child and friends will hike through the woods to Does your child have a green thumb? During Sensational and beads, you will learn coiling, split stitch, Pine Jewelry Making: Resin and Wire Focals Workshop $50 explore how fossils are made, learn to excavate “fossils” in Seedlings your child and friends can learn about how seeds needle and freeform basketry with embellishments. Info: Tammy Vitale our sand pit like a real paleontologist and top things off by grow into plants. Get down in the dirt with your child as they [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions. Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 13, 12:30–3:30pm, Arcade 203 meeting some dinosaurs’ living descendants! plant seeds in a recycled container to take home. You’ll also get Workshop 2: Sa, May 18, 12:30–3:30pm, Arcade 201 Learn to make unique necklace focals using wire, found to explore the woods to see all the different types of plants that Awesome Amphibians, Radical Reptiles Beading & Jewelry objects and resin. Create a wire shape, choose findings to put grow in a forest and meet an animal that is helpful to our gardens. Some of our coolest animal friends are downright cold inside it (watch cogs, printed words, beads, etc.) and then blooded! Learn the difference between reptiles and amphibians Metal Clay Explorations Workshop: $75 Mammal Mania fill with resin. Once the resin is set, add your own beads or as you slither and stomp your way into this slimy, scaly party. TriLeaf Pendant and Earrings Love our fuzzy, furry friends? During Mammal Mania incorporate it into another necklace design. Supply fee $15 Meet some of our resident reptiles and amphibians and Kathryn Jo Ottman your child and friends will learn what makes an animal a to instructor. Info: [email protected]. Minimum age discover how they sense the world. Your child and friends will Workshop: Su, May 12, 10am–4pm, Arcade 301 mammal. They will get creative by turning a handprint 16. 1 session. find the best places to see reptiles on a hike through the woods Learn the basics of metal clay and create a delicate tri-leaf into a mammal, go on a hike to search for wild animals in and they will make their very own slime to take home. dangle pendant and earring set from copper and bronze the woods, and meet one of the furry animals that makes Jewelry: Beadworking/Bead Embroidery $100 To find more information please visit our website at metal clay. Kit fee to be paid in class (depends on metal Living Classrooms its home. Necklace Workshop www.LivingClassroomsDc.org or to schedule your child’s prices, approx $40-$50). Contact instructor for supply list Tammy Vitale next birthday party please call 202.488.0627 x236 or email & other info: [email protected]. Minimum age Super Snakes Workshop: W, Apr 24, 10am-4pm, Arcade 201 us at [email protected] 14. 1 session. Slither into our site for a ssssuper sssspecial ssssnaky Learn how to make beautiful and unique necklaces using birthday party! Learn amazing facts about snakes, make a Metal Clay Explorations Workshop: $75 bead embroidery (also called bead working). No prior “snake” to take home, go on a hike through our woods to Join the Friends of Living Charming Charms for Mixed Media Projects experience necessary. Supply fee $30 to instructor. Info: search for the best place to find these retiles and even meet Classrooms Kathryn Jo Ottman [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 1 session. a real snake that lives at Living Classrooms! The Friends of Living Classrooms membership is a great Workshop: Sa, Aug 10, 10am–4pm, Arcade 201 Jewelry: Advanced Bracelet Making Workshop $50 way for your family to enjoy and support the variety of Express yourself in words! Delicate word charms show up Icky, Slimy, Awesome! Tammy Vitale nonprofit programs run by Living Classrooms of the National everywhere...create some personalized charms of your own Love everything icky, sticky, and slimy? Your child can Workshop: Sa, Apr 20, 12:30–3:30pm, Arcade 301 Capital Region. Your contribution will help to provide for attaching to your jewelry, using in scrapbooking, or celebrate their birthday with some of our slimiest creatures Learn to break out from a single strand bracelet. This class hands-on education and job training for young people in the mixed media beading projects. Make between 10-20 charms. and discover why they need the slime to survive! Go on a assumes previous jewelry making experience, specifically with Washington Metro area. In return, you are rewarded with Kit fee to be paid in class (depends on metal prices, approx hike through our woods to look for where these creatures making dangle beads and crimped closures and moves into terrific benefits that can include discounts on birthday parties, $30-$40). Contact instructor for supply list & other info: might live and make a bag full of slime to take home. designing a more complex bracelet with multiple strands in family programs, and special events; advance notice and early [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 1 session. an asymmetrical design. Supply fee $25 to instructor. Info: Fun-a-saurus registration for our Spring and Summer Nature Camps; [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 1 session. If your child is crazy about dinosaurs, then this is the party admission passes for public hours at The Living Classrooms for them! You’ll learn all about the thunder lizards as we Children’s Museum; and much more! To sign up to be a go on a hike and imagine what life would have been like Friend of Living Classrooms, please call 202.488.0627 x242 or email us at [email protected] 46 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 47 ARTS AND MEDIA ARTS AND MEDIA
Book & Paper Arts Bookbinding Workshop: Single Signature and Portfolio $80 Advanced Art Book Workshop $70 Polymer Clay Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Workshop 1: M, W, Mar 18–20, 7–9pm, Arcade 203 Workshop: M, W, May 6–8, 7–9pm, Arcade 201 Wedding and Other Formal Invitations $65 Polymer Explorations Workshop: Basic Beadmaking $75 Workshop 2: Sa, Su, May 18–19, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 202 Carol Lavrich Students should have a project in mind (if not, contact Kathryn Jo Ottman Class: Sa, Mar 2–23, 10am–12pm, Arcade 301 Students will learn how to sew and attach a hard cover pamphlet. instructor for ideas/goals/concepts prior to the first class). Workshop 1: Sa, Mar 30, 10am–4pm, Arcade 201 Have a wedding or other formal event coming up? Save $ Also, students will learn how to make a portfolio that will fit such We will discuss different techniques and bindings that will Workshop 2: Sa, Jun 15, 10am–4pm, Arcade 203 w/out sacrificing quality. Learn designs & techniques to a pamphlet. This is an intermediate level class. Some experience convey the story and goal of their theme. Discussion group Everyone is beading these days and it’s become a trend make 2 sample invitations per class; then work on your is required. Contact instructor for info and supply list: beatriz.del. at the end. This is an advanced level class. Experience to create your own beads in polymer. Join us for a day of own invitation design w/ instructor help. End class ready [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. is required. Contact instructor for info and supply list: creativity and imagination as you develop your color pallet for mass production of your unique invitations. All tools [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. and design your own beads. We’ll also explore different Greeting Card Making 101 $65 & supplies provided. Pay $30 supply fee at 1st class. Info: shapes and sizes from focals to spacers. Supply fee $20 due Carol Lavrich Pop-Up Cards and Cards that Slide, Dangle and Move $65 [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. at class. Contact instructor for supply list & other info: Class: Sa, Apr 6–27, 10am–12pm, Arcade 202 Carol Lavrich [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 1 session. Class: Sa, May 11–Jun 15, 10am–12pm, No class May 25, Jun 1, Books that Inspire Stories $125 Learn the basics of stamping & papercrafting techniques, Arcade 301 Sushmita Mazumdar tools, papers, embellishments & embossing to create Polymer Explorations Workshop: $75 handmade, professional-looking cards, invitations & more. Develop your papercrafting talents on greeting cards with Class: Tu, Apr 2–23, 7–8:30pm, Arcade 203 Fiber Style Cuff Bracelet Experienced students will be challenged. Complete 1-2 fun and clever interactive elements including unique folds, Make book structures that inspire storytelling and get the Kathryn Jo Ottman projects per class, includes Mother’s Day project. All tools & pop-ups, flip-flop features, shakers, sliding panels that imagination going with fun materials, creative ways of Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 13, 10am–4pm, Arcade 201 supplies provided. $30 supply fee to instructor at 1st class. reveal hidden messages, and more. New projects every looking at everyday objects, and playing with paper. Who Workshop 2: Sa, Jul 13, 10am–4pm, Arcade 201 Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions. time, take class again and again! All tools/supplies will be knows what ideas you will go home with! More at: www. Bangles they are all the rage! Join Kathryn as she teaches provided. $30 supply fee to instructor at 1st class. Info: HandmadeStorybooks.com. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. you to to create a bright and bubbly bangle using simple Bookbinding Workshop: Coptic $40 [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 4 sessions. caning and texture. NOTE: This is a project-based class. Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Principles of Bookbinding Workshop: Accordion Style $40 Supply fee $20 due at class. Contact instructor for supply Workshop 1: M, Apr 8, 7–9pm, Arcade 201 Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman list & other info: [email protected]. Minimum Workshop 2: Sa, May 11, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 202 Enamel Workshop 1: M, Mar 4, 7–9pm, Arcade 201 age 14. 1 session. Students will learn how to sew an exposure spine with Workshop 2: Sa, Apr 20, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 201 Textures for Enamels Workshop $275 a hard cover attached. Students will reinforce their Students will learn different ways to attach folios to create the Jan Harrell skills in sawing, folding and covering boards. This is an accordion binding and how to cover and attach a hard cover Workshop: Sa, Su, Mar 9–10, 9:30am–4:30pm, Arcade 202 Sculpture intermediate level class. Some experience is required. to the book. We will analyze some difficulties and variations National Enamelist Guild presents a 2-day workshop by Jan Contact instructor for info and supply list: beatriz.del. Stone Carving $287 for such a binding. Beginner level class. No experience Harrell. Forego the smooth enamel surface and be introduced [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 1 session. Nizette Brennan required. Info and supply list: [email protected]. to hills and valleys inlaid with gold and silver foil, matte Class 1: W, Mar 6–27, 6–9pm, Arcade 201 Minimum age 18. 1 session. surfaces, stone-like surfaces, and raised patterns enhanced with Bookbinding Workshop: Multiple Signatures $100 Class 2: Th, Mar 7–28, 6–9pm, Arcade 201 sugar-firing. Enameling experience required. More info: call Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Class 3: W, Apr 3–24, 6–9pm, Arcade 201 Principles of Bookbinding Workshop: Japanese Binding $50 Ray Parisi at 703.780.9497. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. Workshop 1: M, W, Apr 22–24, 7–9pm, Arcade 203 Class 4: Th, Apr 4–25, 6–9pm, Arcade 201 Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jun 8–9, 9:30–11:30am, Arcade 201 Class 5: W, May 1–22, 6–9pm, Cuddle Up Workshop 1: M, Mar 11, 6:30–9pm, Arcade 201 Class 6: Th, May 2–23, 6–9pm, Cuddle Up Workshop 2: Sa, May 4, 9–11:30am, Arcade 202 Students will learn the proper steps in the traditional English style Mixed Media Class 7: W, Jul 10–31, 6–9pm, Cuddle Up Students will learn the traditional sewing non-adhesive style. to achieve a successful binding. This is an intermediate level class. Encaustic (hot wax) + Mixed Media $150 Class 8: W, Aug 7–28, 6–9pm, Cuddle Up We will discuss some of the traditional and non-traditional Some experience is required. Contact instructor for info and supply Marcie Wolf-Hubbard This relaxed introduction to the basic tools and techniques supplies and styles used for this binding. We will also make list: [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. Class 1: Su, Apr 7–14, 1–3:30pm, Arcade 201 of stone carving, from roughing out to finishing the stone, a hard cover binding and discuss its pros and cons. Beginner Art Book Project Workshop $50 Class 2: Su, Jun 23–30, 1–3:30pm, Arcade 201 is designed for beginners and for more advanced carvers. level class. No experience required. Info and supply list: Beatriz Del Olmo Fiddleman Integrate your art (drawing or prints on paper) into a mixed The instructor works individually with each student, [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 1 session. Workshop: M, Apr 29, 6:30–9pm, Arcade 201 media encaustic painting. An introduction to encaustics will teaching the direct carving method. Instructor provides Students should come prepared with ideas. Get inspired by other include painting and collage with wax, fusing, carving into carving stone for $75. More info: 301.942.6975 and students to finish an art book in one day. Practice one style of book wax, and adding oilstick pigment. Bring a wood support [email protected]. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. binding to design a one of a kind book through collage, drawing (cut to size) or mat board and existing art. Additional mat and/or typography. Discuss visual narrative through content. board provided. Supply fee: $35. Dress for mess. Info: Advanced level class; experience required. Info and supply list: [email protected]. Minimum age 15. 2 sessions. 48 www.glenechopark.org [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 1 session. www.glenechopark.org 49 Mixed Media Studio
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Stone Carving in Relief $287 Textile & Wearable Arts Nizette Brennan Creativity, Textiles, Color, Design Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–23, 1–4pm, Arcade 201 Learn to Knit for all Ages (Ages 6+) $140 Class 2: Tu, May 7–28, 1–4pm, Cuddle Up Anja Caldwell Bonnie Lee Holland Art & Creativity Lab This introduction to creating smaller scale sculpture and Class 1: Sa, Mar 2–23, 2pm–3:30pm, Arcade 301 bas relief in stone is focused on design transfer methods Class 2: Sa, Apr 20–May 11, 2pm–3:30pm, Arcade 203 Creativity, Textiles, Color, Design, Book Arts and Mixed Media and the basic tools and techniques of detail carving. All Class 3: Sa, May 18–Jun 15, 2pm–3:30pm, No class Jun 1, Arcade 201 experience levels enjoy this relaxing process. The instructor Learn the basics of knitting with cast on, knit & purl 301.229.4388 [email protected] www.bonnieleeholland.com works individually with each student. Stone cost is $75 stitches in a small class from an experienced knitter. You payable to the instructor. More info: 301.942.6975 and will also learn about yarn, gauge & resources for knitters. Bonnie Lee Holland, ART & CREATIVITY LAB, has She has won individual artist awards from the Maryland [email protected]. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. No prior knitting experience needed. Materials fee of $15 a diverse arts background as an artist, educator, arts State Arts Council and Art and Humanities Council of to instructor. More info: [email protected]. Minimum Clay Sculpture Workshop Class 1 & 2: $120 administrator, curator, writer, and creativity consultant. Montgomery County, plus awards and grants for AIE (artist– age 6. 4 sessions. Sinclair Hamilton Class 3: $96 For her own art work, she often does research in diverse in–education), community arts, and fashion. Her articles and Class 1: Th, May 2–30, 12–3pm, Arcade 202/203 Fun with Felt (Ages 8+) $80 fields such as biological and physical sciences, geography, reviews have appeared in American Craft, Fiberarts, and the Class 2: Th, May 2–30, 7–10pm, Arcade 202/203 Anja Caldwell literature, history, and mythology. She uses her experience Surface Design Journal. Class 3: Th, Jul 11–Aug 1, 7–10pm, Arcade 202/203, 4 sessions Class: Th, Mar 14–21, 11am–12:30pm, Arcade 201 with animated film, dance, narrative, and performance art: all Visit her studio at the north end of the Yellow Barn Relaxed workshop for beginners to advanced. Do figure For some good clean felt fun we will make seasonal and media that incorporate elements of time, space and movement. building. The entrance faces the Pottery yurts. She has studies or busts using a model. Work on your own ideas other ornaments and hair accessories by sewing and cutting Transformation, metamorphosis, growth, internal and external flex¬ible studio hours, but welcomes visitors to the studio. using photos or sketches or follow a formal course of felt. For more information see www.Feltvergnuegen.com. journeys and non–static portraits are common themes in her work. When not there, visitors can still look in and see work in instruction. Works can be fired. $60 studio fee payable Info: [email protected]. 2 sessions. Along with teaching art techniques in mixed media, textiles, color progress and/or call to make an appointment. to instructor at first class. Parental consent required for and design, she has a particular interest in facilitation of creativity Putting it All Together: $200 students under age 16. More info: 1.301.678.5719. Learn to Knit for Adults $140 and creative problem solving. Her classes and workshops are labs Minimum age 14. 5 sessions. Anja Caldwell for exploration. Bonnie’s art, including her more recent large–scale Mixed Media Collage and Assemblage Class 1: Th, Apr 18–May 9, 11am–12:30pm, Arcade 201 painting, textiles, hand scrolls, and mixed media installations, has Bonnie Lee Holland Stone Carving Camp for Teens (Ages 12-19) $287 Class 2: Tu, Apr 30–May 21, 6:30–8pm, Arcade 202 been exhibited at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Class: M, Mar 11–Apr 29, 7–9:30pm, No class Mar 25, Apr 1, Nizette Brennan Learn the basics of knitting with cast on, knit & purl the Textile Museum, the Delaware Arts Museum, the Katonah Arcade 202 Class 1: M-F, Jul 8–12, 6–8:30pm, Cuddle Up stitches in a small class from an experienced knitter. You Museum of Art and many regional arts centers. We will cover subject matter, supports, attachments, Class 2: M-F, Jul 22–26, 6–8:30pm, Cuddle Up will also learn about yarn, gauge & resources for knitters. making personalized elements (like papers and fabrics), Class 3: M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 6–8:30pm, Cuddle Up No prior knitting experience needed. Materials fee of $15 gathering found and purchased elements, plus display This introduction to stone carving includes instruction in to instructor. More info: [email protected]. Minimum of finished work. $25 supply fee payable to instructor, safety, the use of carving tools, and designing in stone. The age 16. 4 sessions. additional supply list sent. More info: 301.229.4388 or instructor works with students individually to achieve skills [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions. and to understand the nature of stone. Carve away as your One of a Kind Teacher’s Gifts $80 OLLAND H
sculpture takes shape! Carving stone is $75. More info: EE Anja Caldwell L 301.942.6975 and [email protected]. 5 sessions. Class: Th, May 30–Jun 6, 11am–12:30pm, Arcade 201 ONNIE Let’s not give the teacher a gift certificate this year—again, B but a one of a kind fiber arts gift–with class (pun intended) and style. Fiber Arts instructor Anja Caldwell will help you to make a teacher’s gift or class auction item that will wow
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Continuing Wheel Tues. & Thurs: Classes 1–4: $178 Handbuilding Plus! Classes 1 & 2: $178 Ceramics and Pottery Intermediate through Advanced Classes 5 & 6: $165; Basic through Advanced Class 3: $165 Jeff Kirk Classes 7 & 8: $125 Kira Kibler Class 1: Tu, Th, Apr 2–May 9, 10am–12pm, Pottery Yurt Class 1: Tu, Th, Apr 2–May 9, 9:30–11:30am, Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Tu, Th, Apr 2–May 9, 7–9pm, Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, Th, May 14–Jun 20, 9:30–11:30am, Handbuilding Yurt S Class 3: Tu, Th, May 14–Jun 20, 10am–12pm, Pottery Yurt Class 3: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Aug 1, 9:30–11:30am, No class Jul 4,
OUGLA Class 4: Tu, Th, May 14–Jun 20, 7–9pm, Pottery Yurt Handbuilding Yurt, 11 sessions 301.229.5585 D Class 5: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Aug 1, 10am–12pm, No class Jul 4, Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction RUCE
www.glenechopottery.com B : Pottery Yurt, 11 sessions techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at Class 6: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Aug 1, 7–9pm, No class Jul 4, cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of HOTO Glen Echo Pottery is a fully equipped studio that Pottery Yurt, 11 sessions experience; special attention to newcomers. Experienced specializes in high temperature reduction firing with a Class 7: Tu, Th, Aug 6–Aug 29, 10am–12pm, Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of ELETKA; P year–round schedule of daytime and evening classes. G Class 8: Tu, Th, Aug 6–Aug 29, 7–9pm, Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions instructor. Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 17. Ceramic classes afford a unique opportunity to explore the Intermediate and advanced techniques. This class allows 12 sessions. exciting medium of clay. OT BY JIM students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at P
The process includes forming works by hand or on EA Handbuilding Plus! Independent Study $125 T their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface the potter’s wheel, selecting and applying glazes, and Independent Study Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Classes 1 & 3: $178 decoration. Students must have previous experience. experimenting with the firing techniques. Instruction Class: Tu, Th, Aug 6–29, 9:30–11:30am, Handbuilding Yurt Jim Geletka and Class 2: $152 The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Info: geared to the level of the individual student is given in [email protected]. Minimum age 17. 12 sessions. Ongoing adult students of GEP may pursue Independent an environment that is relaxed and informal, yet Caroline Bedinger Class 4: $125 Study during August; however, there will be NO Class 1: M, Apr 1–May 6, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt creatively serious. Continuing Wheel Wednesday: Classes 1–6: $178 instruction. Independent Study Class 2: M, May 13–Jun 17, 7–10pm, No class May 27, Pottery Yurt, Our teaching philosophy and friendly atmosphere enable Intermediate through Advanced Classes 7 & 8: $125 students may use the studio during 5 sessions students to express themselves freely at their own pace Jeff Kirk the time for which they registered Class 3: M, Jun 24–Jul 29, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt and become active members of the pottery community. Class 1: W, Apr 3–May 8, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt & during open studio hours. Class 4: M, Aug 5–Aug 26, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt, 4 sessions Visit the Glen Echo Pottery Studio and Gallery Yurt on Class 2: W, Apr 3–May 8, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt Eligibility: Ongoing students A class for those who have never used the wheel or who are the main entry path from the parking lot. The Gallery Class 3: W, May 15–Jun 19, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt or students with at least 1 working on basic skills. Techniques include throwing bowl is open Saturdays and Sundays 12–5pm, April through Class 4: W, May 15–Jun 19, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt previous Handbuilding class and cylinder forms, finishing and glazing. Beginning potters December and by appointment. Call 301.229.5585 for Class 5: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt at GEP. No new students can expect substantial individual attention. Bring a small more information. Class 6: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt accepted. Info: bucket and towel. For more info: [email protected]. Check our website often for listings of new class Class 7: W, Aug 7–Aug 28, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt, 4 sessions [email protected]. Minimum age 17. 6 sessions. offerings or special workshops! Class 8: W, Aug 7–Aug 28, 7–10pm, Pottery Yurt, 4 sessions Minimum age 17.
8 sessions. S Saturday Morning Wheel: Classes 1, 2, 3, 5: $178 Intermediate and advanced techniques. This class allows Open Studio Hours (For enrolled students only) students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at Beginning through Intermediate Class 4: $95 We offer a generous amount of open informal studio times OUGLA their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface D Jeff Kirk on weekends and between classes. decoration. Students must have previous experience. RUCE
Class 1: Sa, Apr 6–May 11, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt B Tu–W–Th, 1–3:45pm, Pottery Yurt The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Info: : F, 10am–5pm, Pottery Yurt Class 2: Sa, May 18–Jun 22, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt
[email protected]. Minimum age 17. 6 sessions. HOTO Sa, 1–5pm, Pottery Yurt Class 3: Sa, Jun 29–Aug 3, 10am–1pm, Pottery Yurt Su, 10am–5pm, Pottery Yurt Class 4: Sa, Aug 10–31, 10am–1pm, No class Aug 31 but students (Pottery Yurt closed M, 9am–6pm) may use open studio time through end of session, Pottery Tuition does not include clay or tools that may be Yurt, 4 sessions purchased from the instructor at first class. A firing fee is This class introduces beginners to basic wheel techniques NTOINETTE VIONNET; P charged based on weight after firing. & expands wheel methods & surface decoration for A continuing students. Includes wedging, centering the clay,
throwing a variety of bowl & cylinder forms such as cups WORK BY & vases, finishing & glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level & improve their skills in clay. Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 17. 6 sessions.
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Saturday Morning Handbuilding: $178 Pottery for Young Adults: Wheel Techniques $112 Workshops for the Creative Soul Basic through Advanced (Ages 12–18) Drawing & Painting Enter a world where creativity flourishes. You’ll be Mark Sistek Linda Johnson surrounded by beauty, inspired by artist Deborah Jaffe, and Class 1: Sa, Apr 6–May 11, 10am–1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–May 7, 4–6pm, Pottery Yurt feel your creative spirit energized and rejuvenated. We’ll paint, Class 2: Sa, May 18–Jun 22, 10am–1pm, Class 2: Th, Apr 4–May 9, 4–6pm, Pottery Yurt The Yellow Barn draw, design sumptuous floral art, and much more. There Small Handbuilding Yurt Class 3: Tu, May 14–Jun 18, 4–6pm, Pottery Yurt Studio & Gallery aren’t any boundaries here. So grab your paint brush, enjoy a Class 3: Sa, Jun 29–Aug 3, Class 4: Th, May 16–Jun 20, 4–6pm, Pottery Yurt glass of wine, and release the artist within. Private workshops
10am–1pm, Small S A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, take place at the Yellow Barn Studio. For more information Handbuilding Yurt throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed 1.301.371.5593 and calendar of events contact [email protected] or OUGLA
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: The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery is the painting CLASS PER WEEK: tools and supplies. For students attending Middle and High residency at Glen Echo Park. Resident painter and
TU/TH OR SAT. HOTO School. For more info: [email protected]. 6 sessions. instructor Walt Bartman’s goal is to provide a place where Classes (ordered by day of week) Instruction in pinch, coil, ICZ; P
W those interested in painting can have the opportunity and slab construction Pottery for Young Adults: Summer Session Class 1: $170 to meet, collaborate and display their work. The Yellow techniques, plus surface DAMO Wheel Techniques (Ages 12–18) Class 2: $145 Monday A Barn Studio provides a variety of classes in water color, decoration, glazing, Linda Johnson pastel, oil and acrylic for students at all levels representing and firing at cone 10 Class 1: Tu, Jun 25–Jul 30, 3–6pm, Pottery Yurt, 6 sessions Spring Landscape on Location $400
LIZABETH a diversity of philosophies and approaches taken by the reduction. Individual E Class 2: Th, Jun 27–Aug 1, 3–6pm, No class Jul 4, Pottery Yurt, 5 Walt Bartman faculty. The Yellow Barn Gallery hosts individual and guidance for all levels sessions Class: M, W, Apr 17–Jun 19, 9:30am–12:30pm, No class May 27, group art exhibits year–round and is open to the public on of experience; special WORK BY Individual instruction geared to the level of the student, Ye l l ow B a r n Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The Yellow attention to newcomers. this extended summer session is designed for students to Join us painting on location! Subjects include inspiring rivers, Barn Studio provides an array of programs for Yellow Barn Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with throw on the potter’s wheel at their own skill level and pastures and cityscapes. A figure model in the landscape will be members. For information about the Friends of Yellow guidance of instructor. Info: [email protected]. Minimum evolve at their own rate. Beginning, intermediate and included. Lectures and demos on composition, color, drawing Barn association and members’ class discounts, special age 17. 6 sessions. advanced techniques with special emphasis on shape, and painting the landscape are included. This course is designed function, surface decoration and FUN. For more info: events, and other privileges, call 1.301.371.5593, visit the for all levels of experience. Instructor: [email protected] or Saturday Morning Handbuilding: $125 [email protected]. studio’s website at www.yellowbarnstudio.com or our new 301.371.5593. Minimum age 16. 18 sessions. Basic through Advanced Independent Study Facebook page, or email [email protected]. Independent Study Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting $400 The Yellow Barn Stone Tower Artist-In-Residence Class: Sa, Aug 10–31, 10am–1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt Walt Bartman The Stone Tower Artist–In–Residence Program provides Ongoing adult students of GEP may pursue Independent Class: M, W, Apr 17–Jun 19, 4–6:30pm, No class May 27, Yellow Barn instructors and other distinguished artists the Study during August; however, there will be NO Ye l l ow B a r n opportunity to utilize space at Glen Echo Park as a working instruction. Independent Study students may use the For students interested in acrylics and oils. Work from a studio. Deborah Jaffe, a Yellow Barn Studio Instructor, will studio during the time for which they registered & model, landscape and still life. Focus on traditional and ON
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Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor Class 1: $290 Drawing the Figure with Feeling! Class 1: $295 Painting on Location $250 Learning to Draw & Paint Classes 1–4: $295 Vian Borchert Class 2: $174 Deborah Jaffe Class 2: $236 Maud Taber-Thomas W. Michael Bartman III Class 5: $150 Class 1: M, Apr 8–Jun 17, 9:30am– Class 1: M, Apr 8–Jun 17, 1–3:30pm, No class May 27, Yellow Barn, Class: M, Jun 24–Jul 29, 9:30am–12pm, Off Site Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–Jun 4, 4–6pm, Yellow Barn 12pm, No class May 27, Yellow Barn, 10 sessions Learn the exciting techniques of plein air painting! This class will Class 2: Tu, Apr 2–Jun 4, 7–9pm, Yellow Barn 10 sessions Class 2: M, Jun 24–Aug 12, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 8 sessions meet at a different inspiring location each week, and students will Class 3: Th, Apr 4–Jun 6, 4–6pm, Yellow Barn Class 2: M, Jun 24–Jul 29, 9:30am– We will take you on highly personal journey through the act practice the techniques of plein air oil painting. Demonstrations Class 4: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Jul 30, 4–6pm, No class Jul 4, Yellow Barn 12pm, Yellow Barn, 6 sessions of drawing the figure. Emphasis will be placed on a creative and individual instruction will be given every week, with a focus Class 5: Tu, Th, Aug 13–Aug 27, 4pm–6pm, Yellow Barn, 5 sessions Designed for both beginning approaches to drawing the figure with feeling! This course on composition, color development, and alla prima painting. More Great class to learn how to draw & paint! Develop skills & continuing students to is open to all levels who are interested in improving their info: [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions. using pencil, charcoal, & paint including oils & acrylic. explore traditional watercolor drawing skills. Ages 14-16 must have parental permission. Assignments include still-life, costume figure, & landscape.
ORCHERT & experimental watercolor Materials list:[email protected]. Minimum age 14. Instructor will provide demonstrations, critiques & B Tuesday techniques. Color theory & art history lectures daily. Supply list given at first class. Discover Painting and Drawing $295 composition are emphasized Painting Through the Lens $295 Beginning to intermediate students. Info: walt_bartman@ through images based on still Maud Taber-Thomas landon.net; 301.524.2083. Minimum age 13. 10 sessions. LUE” BY VIAN Glen Kessler B Class: M, Apr 15–Jun 17, 1–3:30pm, No class May 27, Yellow Barn life & landscape. Class may Class 1: Su, Apr 21–Jun 9, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn Learn the basics of drawing and painting through a range of What’s So Funny? Explore Caricature Class 1: $250
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L Class 2: Tu, Apr 23–Jun 11, 9:30am–12pm, Yellow Barn “ Perry W. Fowler Class 2: $125 individualized for student need. media. Gain knowledge of basic technique and composition Class 3: F, Apr 26–Jun 14, 4–6:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 1: Tu, Apr 9–Jun 11, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn, 10 sessions More info: [email protected]. Minimum age 14. while painting or drawing still life, figure, and landscape. The Class 4: Tu, Jun 18–Aug 20, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jul 2, 30, Class 2: Tu, Aug 6–Sep 3, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn, 5 sessions focus of this class is to enjoy the act of image making in a Ye l l ow B a r n Painting Basics for the Beginner $275 relaxed and fun environment. Model fee included. More info: Class 5: F, Jun 21–Aug 23, 4–6:30pm, No class Jul 5, Aug 2, Learn to create humorous images through drawing comic/ Deborah Jaffe [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. Ye l l ow B a r n cartoon art. Using exaggeration, develop characters and Class 1: M, Apr 8–Jun 10, 9:30am–12pm, No class May 27, situations taken from life experience. Understand the Paint from photographs in this course--your stunning Arcade 202 Figure and Studio Drawing and Painting Class 1: $400 importance of how line and gesture are used to express a vacation shots, family portraits, or an interesting Class 2: M, Jun 17–Aug 19, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn Gavin Glakas Class 2: $295 narrative. For all levels of experience, searching for an off-beat candid. Use photographs to make great paintings from Learn to trust and explore your own creative spirit by using Class 1: M, W, Apr 15–Jun 17, 7–9:30pm, No class May 27, outlook on the everyday. Medium: pencil, paper, ink. More subjects near and far. Also, learn the do’s and don’ts of your intuition to paint in a fun and open atmosphere. We Yellow Barn, 20 sessions info: [email protected]. Minimum age 13. 5 sessions. painting from photos and how to take better photos. will take you on highly personal journey through the act of Class 2: M, W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn, 11 sessions For beginner or advanced. For more information, email painting focusing on color, composition and exploration. Students interested in drawing and painting the human Summer Figure and Studio Painting $265 [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. Materials list:[email protected] or 323.447.9907. figure and still life. Work in charcoal, acrylics, oils and Gavin Glakas watercolor. For all levels. Course may be repeated, as Class: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Jul 25, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 4, Yellow Barn Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. Mixed Media with Monotypes and Collage $295 individual assignments are designed for each student’s level Natasha Karpinskaia This course will focus on the figure. Paint in oils and Painting with Old Masters Techniques $295 and needs. Demos and lectures on composition, color Class: Tu, Apr 16–Jun 18, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn acrylics or draw in charcoal or pencil. Lectures and Maud Taber-Thomas theory and history. Instructor: [email protected]. demos on the figure, portrait, the still life, color, drawing, Explore the adventures of monotype process and combine them Class: M, Apr 15–Jun 17, 9:30am–12pm, No class May 27, Ages 14-16 must have parental consent. Minimum age 13. and painting approaches. This course is for all levels of with drawing, collage, and painting, or focus entirely on collage. Arcade 201 students. Parental permission is required for students 14 Learn various techniques like image transfers, contact drawings Learn old master painting techniques through detailed Beginning Watercolor Class 1: $285 -16. Instructor’s e-mail: [email protected]. Model fee and stencils to expand your artistic possibilities. Use figurative instruction on the step-by-step process of underpainting Susan Herron Class 2: $170 not included. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. and abstract imagery. No prior experience necessary. Supplies: and glazing used by Renaissance painters. This class will Class 1: M, Apr 8–Jun 17, 7–9:30pm, No class May 27, Yellow Barn, [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions. explore a variety of setups to help students learn about 10 sessions Exploring Expressive Painting $225 Class 2: M, Jul 1–Aug 5, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn, 6 sessions Gita Mirshahi value structure, color mixing, and creating the illusion of Pastel Painting $200 Class: Tu, Th, Aug 1–29, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn depth in oil paint. All skill levels. Model fee included. Info: This class introduces the basics of color mixing, brush Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. handling, and composition in watercolor with emphasis on Class 1: Tu, Apr 9–May 21, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn Learn how to express yourself using color, form, composition, creative interpretation and developing a unique point of Class 2: Tu, May 28–Jul 9, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn line and movement. Find and explore your unique voice and view. Students receive individual attention while painting a enhance your visual experience through this instinctual process Enjoy painting with the rich and vibrant medium of chalk variety of subject matter. The class includes some outdoor that merges all visual elements to create a unique expression of pastels! Working from still life, figure and landscape, students painting, weather permitting. More info: 301.926.9174 or the artist and artistic subject. More info: pandouart@yahoo. will get individual help and receive lectures on the principles of [email protected]. Minimum age 13. com. Minimum age 16. 9 sessions. drawing and painting. Open to all levels. Info and supply list: [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 7 sessions.
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Studio Pastel Painting $180 Creative Watercolor Class 1: $285 Discover Drawing Techniques $200 Thursday Jackie Jouvenal Susan Herron Class 2: $170 Maud Taber-Thomas Class: Tu, Jun 25–Jul 30, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 1: W, Apr 10–Jun 12, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn, 10 sessions Class: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn SEE ALSO: Learning to Draw & Paint Classes 3 & 4: $295 Class 2: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn, 6 sessions The main goal of this class is to provide a strong foundation Discover the techniques of drawing through exploration W. Michael Bartman III Class 5: $150 in the basics of pastel painting. The instructor will The focus in this class is a loose and painterly approach to of a variety of media, such as pencil, charcoal, pen Class 3: Th, Apr 4–Jun 6, 4–6pm, Yellow Barn provide students with a working understanding of texture, watercolor. Students are encouraged to simplify design plans and ink, and conte crayon. In this class we will discuss Class 4: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Jul 30, 4–6pm, No class Jul 4, Yellow Barn composition, value, and color theory. Students will gain and look for abstract shapes, contrasts, emotions, and moods. composition, drawing techniques that have been used Class 5: Tu, Th, Aug 13–Aug 27, 4pm–6pm, Yellow Barn, 5 sessions knowledge working with the figure, still life and landscape. The emphasis is on inventive use of color and development throughout history, and methods of figure drawing. Model (page 57) Ages 16 & under require parental permission. More info: of style. For more info and supply list call 301.926.9174 or fee included. More info: [email protected]. [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions. [email protected]. Minimum age 13. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions. SEE ALSO: Summer Figure and Studio Painting $265 Gavin Glakas Fresh Style Watercolor: Beginning/Intermediate $165 Basic Principles of Drawing Class 1: $275 Pastel Landscape Painting $180 Class: Tu, Th, Jun 25–Jul 25, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 4, Yellow Barn Christine Lashley J. Jordan Bruns Class 2: $175 Jackie Jouvenal (page 57) Class: Tu, Jul 2–30, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 1: W, Apr 10–Jun 5, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 9 sessions Class: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 9am–12pm, Yellow Barn Loosen up and learn to love spontaneous watercolor techniques Class 2: W, Jun 26–Jul 31, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 3, Yellow Barn, Explore the vibrant colors of the D.C. landscape through SEE ALSO: Watercolor Painting: Beginners $240 that can yield wonderful results. Achieve sparkling, clear 5 sessions the use of pastels. Learn to create the unique textural Mary Fanning colors and learn to paint wet-in-wet. Discover how to create No experience required. Drawing is the foundation to all variations of chalk and oil pastels while painting en plein Class: W, Th, Aug 7–29, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn landscapes and work from a still life. Some outdoor painting art forms and this class is a great place to start! Our class air. Over the session students will develop the techniques (this page) if weather permits. Instructor demos. All levels. More info/ will work in a variety of drawing mediums while focusing of layering, blending, value and composition. Open to supply list: [email protected]; christinelashley.com; on principles of drawing such as sighting and measuring, students on all levels. More info: jackiejouvenal@hotmail. Intuitive Painting $295 703.473.9976. Minimum age 14. 5 sessions. composition, and value. We’ll use our time to draw from com. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions. Deborah Jaffe landscape, still life and life model. Email jordan@jjbruns. Class 1: Th, Apr 11–Jun 13, 9am–12pm, Tower Floor 1 Wednesday com for supply list. Minimum age 14. Watercolor Painting: Beginners $240 Class 2: Th, Jun 20–Aug 29, 9am–12pm, No class Jul 4, Mary Fanning Tower Floor 1 Flowing Watercolor Class 1: $295 Class: W, Th, Aug 7–29, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn SEE ALSO: Spring Landscape on Location $400 Learn to trust & explore your own creative spirit by using Bonny Lundy Class 2: $175 Walt Bartman Learn watercolor techniques and color mixing to capture your intuition to paint in a fun and open atmosphere. We Class 1: W, Apr 17–Jun 19, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 10 sessions Class: M, W, Apr 17–Jun 19, 9:30am–12:30pm, No class May 27, color, shapes, and tones and build clear and defined will take you on highly personal journey through the act of Class 2: W, Jul 10–Aug 14, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 6 sessions Ye l l ow B a r n images. Demonstrations and individual instruction. painting. Learn about color, and yourself as an artist. No Still life, figure and landscape will be our subjects as No prior painting experience needed and will build (page 55) experience necessary. Demos & lectures on composition, we create dynamic compositions with an emphasis on on prior class attendance. For more information and color & art history. Info: [email protected], SEE ALSO: Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting $400 strong value patterns, color harmony and movement. supplies list call Mary Fanning at 240.476.9223 or email 323.447.9907. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions. Walt Bartman Demonstrations of mixing on the paper with fused color, [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions. Class: M, W, Apr 17–Jun 19, 4–6:30pm, No class May 27, Yellow broken color, dropping in and spattering, wet on wet and Fundamentals of Painting: Class 1: $275 Barn more. Ongoing critique. Info: [email protected]. Beginner to Intermediate Class 2: $175 (page 55) 301.466.6344. Minimum age 15. J. Jordan Bruns Class 1: Th, Apr 11–Jun 6, 9:30am–12pm, Yellow Barn, 9 sessions SEE ALSO: Figure and Studio Drawing and Painting Class 1: $400 Drawing for the Beginner $295 Class 2: Th, Jun 27–Aug 1, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jul 4, HLEY
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Intensive Figure Drawing and Painting $325 Painting Through the Lens–Returning Students $295 Abstract Representation: Concepts Class 1: $275 Painting Through the Lens–Returning Students $295 Lida Stifel Glen Kessler J. Jordan Bruns Class 2: $175 Glen Kessler Class: Th, Apr 4–May 30, 9:45am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 1: Th, Apr 25–Jun 13, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn Class 1: F, Apr 12–Jun 14, 1–3:30pm, No class Jun 7, Yellow Barn, Class 1: Th, Apr 25–Jun 13, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn For intermediate/advanced artists. Move beyond mere Class 2: F, Apr 26–Jun 14, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn 9 sessions Class 2: F, Apr 26–Jun 14, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn representation into a more experimental approach to Class 3: Th, Jun 20–Aug 22, 7–9:30pm, No class Jul 4, Aug 1, Class 2: F, Jun 28–Aug 2, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 5, Yellow Barn, Class 3: Th, Jun 20–Aug 22, 7–9:30pm, No class Jul 4, Aug 1, rendering the figure. Group exercises as well as long poses Ye l l ow B a r n 5 sessions Ye l l ow B a r n will be offered in this morning session. Paper fee due to Class 4: F, Jun 21–Aug 23, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 5, Aug 2, This class is designed for artists to explore abstract ideas. Class 4: F, Jun 21–Aug 23, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 5, Aug 2, instructor. Assisted by Nancy Abeles. Info: 301.990.6770. Ye l l ow B a r n Learn to use composition, color, and mark making to Ye l l ow B a r n Minimum age 18. 9 sessions. Paint from photographs in this course--your stunning make your paintings more dynamic and visually pleasing. Paint from photographs in this course--your stunning vacation shots, family portraits, or an interesting candid. Use Abstract Representation is about the “artistic voice” and vacation shots, family portraits, or an interesting Abstract Representation: Figurative Class 1: $275 photographs to make great paintings from subjects near and encourages new ideas and experimentation. Open to candid. Use photographs to make great paintings from J. Jordan Bruns Class 2: $175 far. Also, learn the do’s and don’ts of painting from photos representational and abstract painters of all mediums. subjects near and far. Also, learn the do’s and don’ts of Class 1: Th, Apr 11–Jun 6, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn, 9 sessions and how to take better photos. For beginner or advanced. Email [email protected] for supply list. Minimum age painting from photos and how to take better photos. Class 2: Th, Jun 27–Aug 1, 1–3:30pm, No class Jul 4, Yellow Barn, For more information, email [email protected]. 16. 5 sessions. For beginner or advanced. For more information, email 5 sessions Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. This figure class is designed for artists with traditional Plein-Air Watercolor $285 backgrounds to experiment with abstraction. We’ll focus Fresh Style: Portraits & Figure in Watercolor $165 Christine Lashley Fresh Style Oils: Landscape $165 on depicting the figure without the limitations of pure Christine Lashley Class: F, Apr 12–Jun 14, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn Christine Lashley observational painting, and allow the artist to experiment with Class: Th, Jun 27–Aug 1, 10am–12:30pm, No class Jul 4, Enjoy the beauty of spring! Discover how to paint on-site Class: F, Jul 5–Aug 2, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn materials and technique. We’ll examine modern figurative Ye l l ow B a r n in inspiring locations around the area. Loosen up and Paint with confident strokes and lush color. Class emphasis artists and relate their practice to our own. All mediums Discover how to create realistic skin-tones, hair, and what learn to achieve sparkling, clear colors and paint wet-in- is on capturing an ‘impression’ of a location. We will paint welcome! [email protected]. Minimum age 16. to do with backgrounds. We will paint from a live model, wet. Daily demonstrations and individual instruction. on-location; or use sketches and photos indoors during and learn how to work effectively from reference photos. A All levels. Indoor studio available for rainy weather. More extreme weather. Special focus on non-toxic methods Exploring Abstraction $295 loose, painterly approach is emphasized. Instructor demos. info/Supply list: 703.473.9976; [email protected]; with oils. Instructor demos. All levels. More info/supply Natasha Karpinskaia All levels. More info/supply list: lashleystudio@yahoo. christinelashley.com. Minimum age 18. 10 sessions. list: [email protected]; christinelashley.com; Class: Th, Apr 18–Jun 20, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn com; christinelashley.com; 703.473.9976. Model fee extra. 703.473.9976. Minimum age 14. 5 sessions. Learn to develop ideas, distill and express them in an Minimum age 16. 5 sessions. Painting Through the Lens $295 abstract form. While discussing essential theories of abstract Glen Kessler art, see how emotions and feelings can be translated into Class 1: Su, Apr 21–Jun 9, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn abstract imagery. Concentrate on the essence of painting, its Friday Class 2: Tu, Apr 23–Jun 11, 9:30am–12pm, Yellow Barn basic elements-line, shape, color, composition. For beginners Class 3: F, Apr 26–Jun 14, 4–6:30pm, Yellow Barn Experimental Drawing: Class 1: $275 as well as more established artists. Supply list: nkarpinskaia@ Class 4: Tu, Jun 18–Aug 20, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jul 2, 30, Intermediate to Advanced Class 2: $175 hotmail.com. Minimum age 14. 10 sessions. Ye l l ow B a r n J. Jordan Bruns Class 5: F, Jun 21–Aug 23, 4–6:30pm, No class Jul 5, Aug 2, Class 1: F, Apr 12–Jun 14, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jun 7, Yellow Barn, Introductory Painting $250 Ye l l ow B a r n 9 sessions Perry W. Fowler Paint from photographs in this course--your stunning Class 2: F, Jun 28–Aug 2, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jul 5, Yellow Barn, Class: Th, Apr 11–Jun 13, 7–9:30pm, Yellow Barn vacation shots, family portraits, or an interesting 5 sessions Learn the basics of painting through oil, acrylic or candid. Use photographs to make great paintings from This course emphasizes the artistic importance of drawing. watercolor. Gain knowledge of basic color theory, brush subjects near and far. Also, learn the do’s and don’ts of Our class will explore a range of drawing methods from both work and composition while painting still life, portraits
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Saturday Sunday Glazing in Watercolor Workshop $195 Wet on Wet Watercolor Workshop $50 Rachel Collins Bonny Lundy Workshop: Sa, Su, Apr 6–Apr 7, 9:30am–3:30pm, Yellow Barn Workshop: Su, Apr 28, 12:30–4:30pm, Arcade 201 Basic Concepts of Painting: Figurative to Abstract $265 Painting Through the Lens $295 Natasha Karpinskaia Glen Kessler The translucent nature of watercolor makes glazing, Jump right in and enjoy using watercolor to create Class: Sa, Apr 13–Jun 22, 1–3:30pm, No class May 25, Jun 1, Class 1: Su, Apr 21–Jun 9, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn or layering color, a natural technique for the medium. expressive movement, working with “happy accidents”, Arcade 202 Class 2: Tu, Apr 23–Jun 11, 9:30am–12pm, Yellow Barn Learn the many uses of glazing and how to apply the freeing up your compositions. Learn to control shapes This course is for both beginning and intermediate level Class 3: F, Apr 26–Jun 14, 4–6:30pm, Yellow Barn paint successfully to build color and composition. For and build values on wet paper. Brush use, fusion color artists who want to challenge themselves with new ideas, Class 4: Tu, Jun 18–Aug 20, 9:30am–12pm, No class Jul 2, 30, watercolorists with some experience. More info and supply mixing and more will be demonstrated. Open to all levels improve their painting technique and learn more about Ye l l ow B a r n list: 703.838.9695 or [email protected]. Minimum of experience. 301.466.6344; [email protected]. color, composition and texture. Paint in the medium of your Class 5: F, Jun 21–Aug 23, 4–6:30pm, No class Jul 5, Aug 2, age 13. 2 sessions. Minimum age 15. 1 session. choice. No prior experience necessary. For info and supply list: Ye l l ow B a r n Intro to iPad Art–Overview Workshop $35 Portrait Painting Workshop $195 [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. Paint from photographs in this course--your stunning Maureen Ward Gavin Glakas vacation shots, family portraits, or an interesting Workshop 1: Th, Apr 11, 4–6:30pm, Arcade 202 Workshop 1: Sa, Su, May 4–5, 10am–4pm, Yellow Barn Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting Class 1: $265 candid. Use photographs to make great paintings from Workshop 2: Su, Apr 14, 1–3:30pm, Yellow Barn Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jun 15–16, 10am–4pm, Yellow Barn Gavin Glakas Class 2: $175 subjects near and far. Also, learn the do’s and don’ts of Workshop 3: Sa, Jun 15, 10am–12:30am, Arcade 201 Learn classical approach to portraiture: draw accurately, Class 1: Sa, Apr 13–Jun 22, 10am–12:30pm, No class May 25, Jun 1, painting from photos and how to take better photos. Why make art on an iPad? Examples of iPad art, both push color, master value & “get a likeness.” Work at your Yellow Barn, 9 sessions For beginner or advanced. For more information, email ‘high’ and ‘low’ brow. What type of iPad? Stylus? Art app? own speed, watch demos & receive individual feedback. Class 2: Sa, Jun 29–Jul 27, 10am–12:30pm, Yellow Barn, 5 sessions [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. There are three elements artists need to create paintings that Overview of ArtRage as a starter art app. For beginners. Call 301.634.2226 to register at reduced rate if enrolled “work,” and we’ll focus on all three. Learn to draw accurately Sunday Studio $295 [email protected]; 301.320.5278. Minimum age 13. in overlapping Portrait/Figure Drawing & Painting class. from a live model, master color and understand value to build Maud Taber-Thomas 1 session. Model fee extra. Ages 13-16 need parental consent. Info: a solid foundation. For beginning to professional students. Class: Su, Apr 21–Jun 16, 4–6:30pm, Yellow Barn [email protected]; 202.295.9055. Minimum age 13. ArtRage Basics for Technophobes $35 Model fee extra. Ages 13-16 need parental consent. Details: For all skill levels and media. This course offers students 2 sessions. and Beginning Artists Workshop gavinglakas.com, [email protected]. Minimum age 13. a chance to learn the fundamentals of drawing and Maureen Ward Intermediate ArtRage 1: Layers + 5 Tools $150 painting while having the option of working on their Workshop 1: Th, Apr 18, 4–6:30pm, Arcade 202 Maureen Ward Studio Painting and Drawing $265 own independent projects. Students will explore pencil, Workshop 2: Su, Apr 21, 10am–12:30pm, Arcade 301 Workshop: Sa, Su, May 11–12, 10am–3:30pm, Arcade 201 Gavin Glakas charcoal, oil paint, and other media on still life and figure Workshop 3: Sa, Jun 15, 1–3:30pm, Arcade 201 Learn why layers are helpful; how to make, hide, view & Class: Sa, Apr 13–Jun 22, 1:30–4pm, No class May 25, Jun 1, compositions. Includes model fee. More info: m.taber. Learn to maneuver in ArtRage on the iPad. Open pages in rearrange layers; and how use Blend Modes. Explore Paint Yellow Barn [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 9 sessions. We’ll spend a few days on landscape, a few days on non-boring the desired color, texture and orientation. Select and save Bucket, Chalk, Crayon, Sharpie, Pencil & Pen tools & the still lives, and a few days working on the figure in an effort desired paint colors. Explore the capabilities of painting tools Eraser. Demo and practice ‘pastel’ paintings. Prerequisite: to learn as much as possible about all the important stuff– Workshops and the eraser. Learn to import colors, textures & images. ArtRage Basics or teacher’s permission. [email protected]; proportions, structure, color, composition and personality. See a demo and practice these techniques. mokward@gmail. 301.320.5278. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions. True to View–A Drawing to Painting Workshop $150 Contact Gavin for more info: www.gavinglakas.com, com; 301.320.5278. Minimum age 13. 1 session. J. Jordan Bruns Landscape Painting on the Chesapeake Bay Workshop $200 [email protected], 202.550.8806. Ages 13-16 need Workshop: Sa, Su, Mar 23–Mar 24, 10am–3pm, Tower Floor 2 Perspective for Artists Workshop $85 Walter Bartman parental consent. Minimum age 13. 9 sessions. This workshop is about translation our 3D world onto Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro Workshop 1: F, Sa, Su, Jun 7–9, 10am–5:30pm, Off Site a 2D canvas with surprising accuracy. We’ll explore artist Workshop 2: F, Sa, Su, Jul 19–21, 10am–5:30pm, Off Site Saturday Landscape Painting $175 Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 27, 10am–4pm, Arcade 201 perception, drawn proportions, and choosing a composition Workshop 3: F, Sa, Su, Aug 23–25, 10am–5:30pm, Off Site Gavin Glakas Workshop 2: Sa, Jun 8, 10am–4pm, Arcade 203 while learning the steps of going from a drawing to a painting. Class: Sa, Jun 29–Aug 23, 1:30–4pm, Yellow Barn Learn the basics of perspective and much more to give Join Walt Bartman at his studio on Tilghman Island in You’ll never see the world the same way. For more info email Landscapes are so much more fun to paint when you know more depth to your works and enhance your compositions. the middle of the inspirational Chesapeake Bay. Painting [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. what you’re doing, and Gavin is going to teach you what to Paramount to draw architecture but also elements of demonstrations and lectures on painting the landscape do so you can really experience the joy of painting outside. nature: houses, bridges, boats, staircases, clouds, people, include history, drawing, composition and color theory. Contact Gavin for more info: www.gavinglakas.com, mountains, shadows, reflections. Open to all levels. Info Optional night painting. This three-day workshop is for all [email protected], 202.550.8806. Minimum age 13. and supply list: [email protected]. Minimum levels of students. Call 301.371.5593 for accommodations 9 sessions. age 13. 1 session. and more info. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions.
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Abstract Plein Air Painting Workshop $150 Watercolor Painting Workshop: Beginner $195 J. Jordan Bruns Mary Fanning J. Jordan Bruns Studio Workshop: Sa, Su, Jun 22–23, 10am–3pm, Off Site Workshop 1: Sa, Su, May 18–19, 10am–5pm, Arcade 202 301.634.5379 Tired of just painting the landscape like you see it? Add Workshop 2: Sa, Su, Jun 22–23, 10am–5pm, Arcade 301 some spice to your plein air paintings with a workshop Workshop 3: Sa, Su, Aug 17–18, 10am–5pm, Arcade 202 www.jjbruns.com designed to use the natural world as inspiration for Learn watercolor techniques and color mixing to capture abstractions. We’ll push design and color in this workshop color, shapes, and tones and build clear and defined J. Jordan Bruns was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has lived that will fuel your artistic voice. For more info email images. Demonstrations and individual instruction. in 13 different locations around the United States ranging [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. No prior painting experience needed and will build from Nashville, Tennessee to Maui, Hawaii. He attended on prior class attendance. For more information and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) where he Tilghman Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop $180 supplies list call Mary Fanning at 240.476.9223 or email continued to travel abroad while he obtained a BFA in Christine Lashley [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions. both painting and illustration. While at MICA, he worked Workshop: Sa, Su, Jun 29–30, 9am–3pm, optional night painting with watercolors and traditional oils, specializing in story F, Jun 28, Off Site Color Made Simple Workshop $195 illustration and portraiture. After earning his undergraduate Watercolors are perfect for capturing the drama and beauty Glen Kessler degree, he embarked on a road trip across the United States of water scenes. Paint boats, reflections, harbor shacks, Workshop 1: Su, Jun 16, 10am–3pm, Yellow Barn spanning 45 states over an 8 month time period painting marshlands, and sunset on the bay. Instructor demos. Workshop 2: Su, Jul 14, 10am–3pm, Yellow Barn landscapes from the trunk of his car. In his last quarter of Intermediate/Advanced. Info: lashleystudio@yahoo. If you paint in color, this just might be the most completing his MFA at Indiana University, he spent two com; 703.473.9976. Optional night painting Friday eve. important 5 hours of your painting life. The secrets months living and studying art in Florence, Italy. He now Indoor space for inclement weather. Room fee extra: see of accurate color mixing are exposed in easy-to-master works as the resident artist in the Chautauqua Tower as well
knappsnarrowmarina.com. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. techniques guaranteed to pay serious dividends for any as an instructor for The Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery. UNS artist. Make amazing discoveries while having fun. For J. Jordan Bruns’ work can be viewed on the second and BR oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel artists. For more info: third floors of the Chautauqua Tower, adjacent to the Yellow DAN [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 1 session. Barn, in Glen Echo Park. As a resident artist, he creates JOR J. large-scale paintings and drawings that play with themes of HLEY” S , S A
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The Art Glass Center’s Studio and Gallery are open to Classes for Intermediate Students Kilnformed Glass the public Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m., during Open Studio (ordered by start date) sessions, and by appointment (call 301.634.2273 or 301.634.2273 email info@artglasscenteratglenecho. org). Additional Slumping Outside the Mold Workshop $250 www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org information on the AGC can be found at our website: Janet Wittenberg www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org Workshop: Sa, Mar 2, 10am-2pm, Su, Mar 3, 10am-1pm, Art Glass Studio
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Mother’s Day Gift Workshop $195 Open Studio Beginning Glassblowing $375 Sue Hill Glassblowing Paul Swartwood and Glassworks Staff Workshop: Sa, Su, Apr 27–28, 10am–1pm, Art Glass Studio Art Glass Studio Time–$10 per hour Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–30, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Make either a 14” to 16” plate, bowl or a draped piece as a Work independently on your kilnformed glass projects at Glen Echo Glassworks Studio Class 2: Th, Apr 4–May 2, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Mother’s Day Present for your mother, daughter or yourself. the Art Glass Studio. Open Studio sessions are staffed by Class 3: Tu, May 14–Jun 11, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Choose from several different techniques like kiln carving, gold the Resident Artists and are designed to allow you to share Class 4: Th, May 16–Jun 13, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio pen or sandblasting in making this piece. Supplies included. space, ideas and energy with other glass artists. Previous fusing Class 5: Tu, Jun 25–Jul 23, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. experience and an Open Studio Tutorial session are required. Class 6: Th, Jun 27–Jul 25, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Firings, glass and materials are available for a fee; some tools Designed for novice students interested in learning the Flow and Form Workshop $260 are provided. As Open Studio times may be subject to change, basics of glassblowing & building skill. Demos & lectures Michele Rubin attendees must reserve a space at least 24 hours in advance by 301.634.2280 by instructors with focus on learning through doing. Use of Workshop: Sa, May 4, 10am-1pm, Su, May 5, 10am-3pm, emailing: [email protected]. www.glenechoglassworks.com color will be introduced & teamwork will be emphasized. Art Glass Studio No prerequisite required. Wear cotton clothing (no Day and Time Flow techniques can blend & extend the glass color palette Glassworks at Glen Echo Park is the DC area’s first synthetics) & bring $25 to class for textbook. More info: W, 10am–9:30pm–Staff, Fri, 10am–2pm–Staff, Sun, Noon–4pm–Staff allowing color layering while avoiding reactions and glassblowing school. Classes are taught year round for www.glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 16. 5 sessions. minimizing artwork thickness. In the first session “pressed” novice and advanced students. When classes are not glass techniques will be used to create a custom sheet which Enhanced Open Studios in session, the studio is open for visitors to observe Beginning 2 Glassblowing $315 will be incorporated in a composition in session 2. Supplies Come join the AGC Resident Artists for Enhanced Open glassblowing and view the work of resident artist Paul Paul Swartwood and Glassworks Staff included. Prreq: FFTFII or permission of instructor. Info: Studios! Scheduled throughout the semester they will Swartwood and the other Glassworks instructors. Call Class 1: W, Mar 27–Apr 17, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio [email protected]. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. provide opportunities for specialty sessions, mini-workshops, 301.634.2280 for our schedule as it changes weekly. Class 2: W, May 1–22, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio and round-table discussions to “talk glass”. The regular Studio Class 3: W, Jun 5–26, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Kilnformed Glass Baskets Workshop $200 Time charge of $10 per hour applies and some sessions may Discover Glassblowing Workshop $105 Class 4: W, Jul 10–31, 6:30–10pm, Glassworks Studio Sue Hill include a material fee. For more information contact the AGC Glassworks Staff Designed for beginning students to continue focusing on Workshop: Sa, Su, Jun 8–9, 10am–1pm, Art Glass Studio or visit our website: www.artglasscenteratglenecho.org. Workshop 1: Su, Mar 10, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio clarity of form through repetition. Demos of technique Advanced glass-cutting skills are required. Design and Workshop 2: Su, Mar 24, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio will be given. Teamwork will be emphasized. Small classes make a large sheet of glass that will be cut in strips, The Casting Club: An enhanced Open Studio for Workshop 3: Su, Apr 14, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio allow more intense work for each student. Prerequisite: assembled in a chosen shape, kilnfired and then slumped. glass casters who are interested in working together with Workshop 4: Su, Apr 28, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio Completion of Beginning Glassblowing(5 wk). More info: All supplies included. Contact: [email protected]. other experienced sculptors in an exploratory, collegial Workshop 5: Su, May 12, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio www.glenechoglassworks.com. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions. Minimum age 14. 2 sessions. manner, sharing resources and tasks. Hosted by Diane Workshop 6: Su, Jun 9, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio Cabe and Wendy Jarcho. Advanced reservations required. Workshop 7: Su, Jul 7, 10am–3pm, Glassworks Studio Strips and Curves Workshop $250 Material fee will be collected. Info: [email protected] This exciting one day workshop will introduce you to the Sherry Selevan or [email protected] world of glassblowing! There will be demonstrations by the Workshop: Sa, Jun 29, 10am-4pm, Su, Jun 30, 10am-2pm, Mon, Sunday, April 7, 10am-2pm instructors and discussions regarding studio equipment, Jul 1, 6:30-8:30pm, Art Glass Studio techniques, safety and the history of glass. Come with Strip those curves ELEVAN The Recycled Glass Club: An enhanced Open Studio for your questions! You will then have a chance to experience S Y or curve those those interested in creating projects in recycled glass, working
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Music Concerts & Events Teen & Adult Singing Classes Concerts and special events for children, families and adults are offered by Washington Conservatory Sight-Singing I $150 O. DEM Washington Conservatory of performing artist faculty members and guests at various Herman Meyer R Class: Th, Apr 4–Jun 6, 4–4:45pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP GUITA
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practice you can enjoy accurately singing the rhythms MAN and pitches in music. Small class for individual attention. R LIGE Conservatory Kids Music Includes time signatures, key signatures, basic music K Classes terminology; basic music theory. More info: 301.320.2770; IKE 301.320.2770 For full descriptions of our summer classes for children, see page washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions. OR M UCT www.washingtonconservatory.org 36. R NST Sight-Singing II $150 I The Washington Conservatory of Music, located in Herman Meyer Summer Camps Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Class 1: $150 both Glen Echo Park and Bethesda, is a nationally Class: Th, Apr 4–Jun 6, 4:45–5:30pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP accredited music school serving students of all ages and For full descriptions of our camps for children, see page 30. At Glen Echo Park. Continuation of Sight-Singing I. Mike Kligerman Class 2: $120 For those who have taken the previous class or whose Class 1: Th, Apr 4–Jun 13, 8–9pm, No class Apr 18, Wash. levels since 1984 with individual lessons, classes and Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4-7) ensembles. Children, teens and adults may study without experience as a singer and/or instrumentalist will Conserv. at GEP, 10 sessions audition with our performing artist faculty members. For Morning Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4-7) enable them to work at a more advanced level. Interval Class 2: Th, Jun 20–Aug 15, 8–9pm, No class Jul 4, Wash. detailed faculty biographies: Washingtonconservatory. training. Small class enables individual attention in Conserv. at GEP, 8 sessions Strings Sampler Camp (Ages 7-11) org. We are happy to speak with you about your or your development of aural skills. More info: 301.320.2770; At Glen Echo Park. So you’ve taken beginning guitar or washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 16. 10 sessions. you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next family members’ musical needs and to offer guidance: Rock Out: Beginning Drumset for Teens Camp (Ages 12-17) 301.320.2770. level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that Kids Who Sing! Camp (Ages 7-11) Teen & Adult Guitar Classes will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills One-on-One Music Lessons to play songs you love. Bring guitar & notebook. More Acoustic Guitar for Beginners Class 1: $150 info: 301.320.2770; www.washingtonconservatory.org WCM offers individual lessons at Glen Echo Park and Mike Kligerman Class 2: $120 Minimum age 13. Westmoreland Circle, including lessons for piano, winds, Class 1: Th, Apr 4–Jun 13, 7–8pm, No class Apr 18, Wash. Guitar Songs Class 1: $150 strings, guitar, brass, percussion, drums, voice and music theory. Conserv. at GEP, 10 sessions Mike Kligerman Class 2: $120 No audition is required. All ages–beginners to advanced. Class 2: Th, Jun 20–Aug 15, 7–8pm, No class Jul 4, Wash. Class 1: Th, Apr 4–Jun 13, 9–10pm, No class Apr 18, Wash. The Conservatory is happy to offer guidance on Conserv. at GEP, 8 sessions Conserv. at GEP, 10 sessions choosing an instrument and structuring a musical plan At Glen Echo Park. Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll Class 2: Th, Jun 20–Aug 15, 9–10pm, No class Jul 4, Wash. tailored to the individual student. For enrollment or be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in Conserv. at GEP, 8 sessions information, call: 301.320.2770, 10am to 6pm, Monday this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years At Glen Echo Park. Expand your technique and repertoire through Friday. of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by playing songs you love. Learn or improve your picking by ear in no time at all. Bring guitar & notebook. More and strumming to add some melody to your playing in Instrumental Ensembles info: 301.320.2770; www.washingtonconservatory.org. . this entertaining class. Bring guitar & notebook. More
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Folk & Traditional Music Classes Irish Tin Whistle $125 Master Classes “One-on-One” Tina Eck Photography The following instructors are offering Master Classes with Class: Tu, Apr 9–May 14, 7–8pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran $125 one-on-one instruction: James Steele, Frank Van Riper, Jesse Winch At Glen Echo Park. Irish Tin whistle for beginning, Mark Power, and Karen Keating. The master classes will be Class: M, Apr 15–May 20, 5:30–6:30pm, Arcade 301 intermediate players. Explore the rich, mostly aural held in four sessions, twelve hours total for $450. Contact At Glen Echo Park. This class picks up where the Beginning tradition of Irish music. Simples tunes learned by ear. Jigs, the individual master photographer for scheduling. class ended and continues working on all of the Irish dance reels, hornpipes, polkas. Fingering, scales, breath control, 301.634.2274 Coffee & Critiques FREE! rhythms. Includes video presentations and discussion. intonation, basic repertoire, listening recommendations. Photoworks Staff Prerequisite: Beginning Bodhran (offered in the Fall), solid Bring Irish tin whistle in key of D, recording device. More www.glenechophotoworks.org Su, Feb 10, Mar 18, Apr 22, May 20, Jun 23, Jul 28, 10am–12pm, understanding of traditional Irish tune-types, and good, basic info: [email protected]. Minimum age 13. 6 sessions. Photoworks Studio stick control. Student must provide own instrument. Info: Photoworks is a unique learning center providing a Irish Flute $125 Join us for a photo jam session to view and discuss your [email protected]. Minimum age 10. 6 sessions. personalized atmosphere for students to develop their Tina Eck visual talents in photography. Small classes, a variety of images over coffee and bagels. Led by a Photoworks Class: Tu, Apr 9–May 14, 8–9pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP Intermediate Irish Fiddle $180 courses and a professional faculty of commercial and fine instructor. Minimum age 15. Mitchell Fanning At Glen Echo Park. Irish flute for beginning, intermediate art photographers allow each student to develop his/her Open Darkroom $7/hour Class: W, Apr 3–Jun 5, 8:30pm–9:30pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP players. Intonation, technique, breath control, technical and aesthetic photo abilities. Digital Lab $20/hour* At Glen Echo Park. For more experienced fiddle embouchure, posture, ornamentation. Simple Irish session Photoworks Staff players and/or students who have taken Introductory tunes, basic repertoire, listening recommendations. Bring The Photoworks Studio Sun 1-8pm; Mon 1-8pm by appointment 7 days in advance, Irish Fiddle. Continue to learn traditional Irish jigs, Irish flute in key of D, recording device. Instructor can Photoworks, a studio in the Arcade building, is equipped 3 hours minimum reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances and provide limited number of Irish flutes for students not for b/w film development and printing with an enlarger The Open Darkroom and Digital Lab is open to former more, plus ornamentation and bowings. Student must owning one. More info: [email protected]. Minimum for each student, two film developing rooms, and a mat and current students and individuals with darkroom and/ provide own instrument. More info: 301.320.2770; age 13. 6 sessions. cutting area. All chemicals are provided. Students provide or digital experience. The darkroom is equipped for b/w washingtonconservatory.org Minimum age 13. 10 sessions. camera, film and paper. The digital studio is equipped with Irish Tenor Banjo $150 six iMacs, scanners and three Epson printers (2200, 3800, film developing and printing in formats 35mm, 2 1/4, Keith Carr Introductory Irish Fiddle $180 7800). Laptops are encouraged for digital classes. The gallery and 4×5 film. All chemicals and equipment are provided. Class: Tu, Apr 9–May 14, 8–9pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP Mitchell Fanning space provides an opportunity for showing photography by The digital lab has six iMacs, two scanners, Epson 2200, Class: W, Apr 3–Jun 5, 7:30–8:30pm, Wash. Conserv. at GEP At Glen Echo Park. For Irish four-string banjo tuned emerging and professional artists. See Photoworks website 3800 and 7800 printers. Students need to bring their own At Glen Echo Park. For violinists w/minimum 1 yr GDAE. Beginner & intermediate. Covers left hand & right for exhibition schedule and annual call for proposals. darkroom and digital paper. The labs are staffed by an experience, preferably in private lessons. Learn in rich, mostly hand technqiues, triplets, & other ornamentation. Well- experienced photographer. An introduction to the facility aural, Irish Fiddle tradition of a group setting. Jigs, reels, known session tunes serve as examples & include reels, jigs, Professional Photo Services and procedures will be provided by staff. hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands, barn dances; ornamentation, hornpipes. Bring 4-string banjo (standard five-string banjos Photoworks Faculty will provide professional services upon *Current students in Photoshop or Printing classes may use the bowing options, principles. Fun tunes; ear training! Student won’t work for this style). More info: 703.969.6909 or request. These include one-on-one tutorials, copy work digital lab at the reduced rate of $10/hour during the quarter must provide own instrument. For info: 301.320.2770; [email protected]. Minimum age 15. 6 sessions. (digital) for the artist (competitions, exhibitions, school in which they are taking the class. Good through August 2013. washingtonconservatory.org. Minimum age 13. 10 sessions. applications), pinhole and photogram workshops for small R groups, portfolio preparation for college and art school EIBE Irish Bouzouki $150 R applications and professional critiques. Call Photoworks, SCH Keith Carr 301.634.2274 or contact the Photoworks instructor
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Classes The Art and Craft of Photography $275 Street Photography $300 Gayle Rothschild Robb Hill (listed chronologically by start date) Class: M, Apr 22–Jun 3, 7–9:30pm, No class May 27, Photoworks Class: Su, May 5–Jun 30, 12–3pm, No class May 26, Photoworks Intermediate class for students familiar with their cameras, Learn to photograph in public, up close, with confidence. Street Pinhole Photography $160 film or digital, who want to refine their technical skills, photography is the combination of moment, light, and intuition. Janet Matthews to work on individual projects & to continue to explore With one camera and one lens you can makeamazing images. Class Class: Sa, Mar 2–23, 10am–12pm, Photoworks photography. There will be an intro to digital & silver will be mostly shooting with critiques and some pertinent history. Make your own camera and experience photography in a printing. Weekly critiques of students’ work & a study of Questions: [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 8 sessions. whole new way! We will learn the basic concepts behind the works of contemporary & master photographers. Info: pinhole photography, how to build a homemade camera [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions. Light Your Way to Better Photographs $275 from simple materials and make prints using traditional Robb Hill darkroom methods. Supply costs are $15 to be paid Class: W, May 8–Jun 12, 7–9pm, Photoworks EATING to the instructor at the first class meeting. Questions: K Are you frustrated with your flash? Learn techniques to improve EN [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions. R A your photos when you introduce artificial lighting. This class will K
BY work with off camera flash, mixingambient and artificial light and ” Photo History 101 $300 studio lights. Information and practice makes this a very productive
Karen Keating KYLINE class! Questions: [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 6 sessions. Class: W, Mar 6–Apr 10, 7:30–9:30pm, No class Mar 27, Photoworks O S M Photo history is inventions, personalities, and processes. R ALE Platinum/Palladium Seminar $350 P This five week class will look at capsules of time highlighting Scott Davis the major technical advances, the personalities fighting Basics: F Stop, Shoot & Shutter $375
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EN A supervised printing seminar to pursue an extended project in R photographic images on social change. Weekly assignments Class 1: (A) Tu, Apr 9–May 28, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks A K platinum/palladium printing–an opportunity to work closely
Class 2: (A) Tu, Jun 4–Jul 23, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks BY will give each student a voice in the class. Questions: ” with a master platinum printer to create a Pt/Pd portfolio. Project Class 3: (B) M, Jun 10–Jul 29, 7–9:30pm, Photoworks [email protected]. Minimum age 17. 5 sessions. idea, process, and supplies discussed in first class. Prerequisite: Objective of this basic class is to learn film or digital camera ATCHING Intro to Pt/Pd or portfolio review. Scott Davis contact: W
functions and to apply them to landscapes, portraits and Y Advanced Master Darkroom Printing Class 1: $375 [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 6 sessions. Frank Herrera Class 2: $340 still life. Topics included are aperture, shutter speeds, ISO, “BO Class 1: Tu, Mar 26–Jun 11, 7–11pm, No class Apr 16, May 21, Pho- resolute, bracketing, light and composition. Contemporary Finding Your Visual Voice $325 Your Photo Project-Adding Sound $300 toworks, 10 sessions and master photographers work will be studied and there Karen Keating Michael Lang Class 2: Tu, Jul 2–Aug 27, 7–11pm, Photoworks, 9 sessions will be weekly critiques. Info: (A) [email protected] Class: W, Apr 24–May 29, 7:30–10pm, Photoworks Class: Sa, Jun 8–Jul 13, 3pm–5:30pm, Photoworks Work with a master printer to complete a portfolio or make (B) [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 8 sessions. Looking at your images, studying master photographers, Add interest to your photo project with music, interviews, one of a kind prints using different papers, developers and and narration. Learn to combine photos and video Naturally Lit Portraits $160 exploring the creative process and discussing selected readings, toners to express your unique vision. Instructor contact: and broaden your audience. Using iPhoto, iMovie, Sheila Galagan students will begin to identify their style, tone and pitch of [email protected]. Minimum age 18. Garage Band, Lightroom, and Photoshop you can easily Class: Sa, Apr 13–20, 2–6pm, Photoworks their images. Weekly printing and personalized assignments will make for an exciting six weeks! Intermediate level. communicate via mobile devices and email. Practice Documentary Photography: Beyond the Surface $325 Explore the use of natural available light in creating Digital or film capture. Questions: [email protected]. techniques for getting out your message. Questions: Sora DeVore expressive portraits. Learn the fundamentals of lighting: Minimum age 16. 6 sessions. [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 6 sessions. Class: Th, Apr 4–May 9, 7:30–9pm, Photoworks quality and direction, control and modification and fill- This course examines the nature and practice of flash. Improve your photography skills through the genre My Camera Can Do WHAT? $250 Exploring the Cyanotype Process $160 documentary photography. Through shooting and of portraiture. For info: [email protected]. Minimum Frank Van Riper Janet Matthews editing, each student will develop a personal photo vision age 14. 2 sessions. Class: Th, May 2–16, 9:30am–4pm, Photoworks Class: Sa, Jun 22–Jul 20, 10am–12pm, No class Jul 6, Photoworks within a project. Documentary photographer’s projects Spend an enjoyable three weeks learning all aspects of Create unique, handmade, blue images using this 19th century will be reviewed and visual strategies, image editing, and photography from an acclaimed photographer/author. process. We will make images both with and without negatives presentation topics covered. Questions: [email protected]. Frank will cover a different subject each week, including on various surfaces, learn how to make digital negatives, and Minimum age 16. 6 sessions. basics, portraiture, flash, still life and landscape, in a explore methods of changing the distinctive blue color of the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Film or Digital. Contact: print. Supply costs of $20 to be paid to the instructor at the [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions. first class meeting. Questions: [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 3 sessions. 74 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 75 PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital Skill Classes Vision and Craft: Putting It All Together $395 Young People’s Classes Darkroom Photography Camp for Teens $425 Eliot Cohen (Ages 11 & Up) (listed chronologically by start date) Class: Tu, Mar 12–Apr 16, 6:30–9:30pm, No class Mar 19, Photoworks (listed chronologically by start date) Karen Keating Get Out of Auto Mode-Intermediate $270 Critique, discussion of visual choices, editing strategies, Class: M-F, Jun 24–28, 9am–3pm, Photoworks Teens: Basics — F Stop, Shoot & Shutter $230 Page Carr printing choices and sequencing. Student work will be the Increase your photography interest in this b/w film class. Gayle Rothschild Class 1: Su, Mar 3–17, 2–5pm, Photoworks focus. Editing will be hands on. For those who are ready Explore your unique vision through the lens & darkroom! Daily Class: Tu, Apr 16–May 21, 3:45–5:45pm, Photoworks Class 2: Sa, Apr 6–20, 10am–1pm, Photoworks to look at photography as a unified process, not separate shooting, film developing and darkroom work will give students Objective of this basic class is to learn the camera functions, film Class 3: Su, Apr 28–May 12, 2–5pm, Photoworks steps. Prerequisite: working knowledge of Lightroom, a set of personal images. Students must provide a 35mm slr or digital, and apply them creatively to landscapes, portraits, Take your digital camera out of Auto mode and learn Photoshop, or Elements. [email protected]. Minimum manual “working” camera. 35mm film and photo paper will be and still life. Topics: aperture, shutter speeds, ISO, resolution, to choose Shutter, Aperture, White Balance, ISO, and age 16. 5 sessions. provided. Questions: [email protected]. 5 sessions. bracketing, light and composition. Contemporary and master Exposure Compensation. Students will also shoot together photographers work and weekly critiques make this a fun class! and look at their pictures in class. Contact: pagecarr@ Digital Camera—Next Step $235 Digital Photography Camp: Intermediate/Advanced $275 Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 13. 6 sessions. gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions. Eliot Cohen for Elementary Students (Ages 7-12) Class 1: W, Mar 27–Apr 10, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sheila Galagan Digital Photography Camp: Beginning/Intermediate $240 Digital Camera Basics $235 Class 2: W, Jun 12–26, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 24–28, 12:30–2:30pm, Photoworks for Elementary Students (Ages 7-12) Eliot Cohen Class 3: Tu, Jul 16–30, 6:30–9pm, Photoworks Class 2: (B) M-F, Jul 22–26, 12:30–2:30pm, Photoworks (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sheila Galagan Class 1: F-W-F, Mar 8–15, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks The next class for those who have completed a Digital This course takes students deeper into the technical and Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 17–Jun 21, 1–2:30pm, Photoworks Class 2: Tu, Apr 23–May 7, 6:30–9pm, Photoworks Camera intro and wish to increase their camera skills, creative world of digital photography. The class includes Class 2: (B) M-F, Jul 15–Jul 19, 1–2:30pm, Photoworks Class 3: W, May 22–Jun 5, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks understand composition and work with flash. Guided shooting assignments in Glen Echo Park and teaches students Designed for young photographer, this class uses photo scavenger Class 4: Tu, Jun 18–Jul 9, 6:30–9pm, No class Jul 2, Photoworks exercises in each class. [email protected]. Minimum age to master advanced digital capture techniques. Students hunts and photo shoots in Glen Echo Park to introduce kids Class 5: Th-Tu-Th, Aug 1–8, 6:30–9pm, Photoworks 16. 3 sessions. will develop a set of images and present them in a digital to digital photography. The emphasis is on fun, with practical, Class 6: W, F, W, Aug 7–14, 9:30am–12pm, Photoworks slideshow. Questions: (A) [email protected]; hands-on instruction. Class will culminate in a slideshow of the A perfect beginning class to help students learn digital Photoshop or Elements Basics $345 (B) [email protected]. 5 sessions. students’ best work–parents are welcome! For questions: (A) photography. Understand ISO, shutter speed, aperture, Eliot Cohen [email protected]; (B) [email protected]. 5 sessions. depth of field, exposure modes, white balance, resolution, Class 1: W, Apr 17–May 8, 9:30am–12:30pm, Photoworks Digital Photography Camp: $275 and other camera functions. Guided shooting during Class 2: Tu, May 21–Jun 11, 6:30–9:30pm, Photoworks Intermediate/Advanced for Teens (Ages 12+) Digital Photography Camp: Basics for Teens (Ages 12+) $275 each class. Appropriate for SLR and compact cameras. Class 3: W, Jul 10–Jul 31, 9:30am–12:30pm, Photoworks (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sora DeVore (A) Rebecca Drobis; (B) Sora DeVore [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 3 sessions. Learn the basic workflow for editing digital photos. Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 24–28, 3–5pm, Photoworks Class 1: (A) M-F, Jun 17–21, 3:30–5:30pm, Photoworks Includes crop, retouch, sharpen, basic color correction, Class 2: (B) M-F, Aug 5–9, 1–3pm, Photoworks Class 2: (B) M-F, Jul 29–Aug 2, 1–3pm, Photoworks sizing for print or email, layers, selections. Equally This course takes students deeper into the technical and This course will provide students with a comprehensive appropriate for Photoshop or Elements users. Students are creative world of digital photography. The class includes introduction to the exciting world of digital imaging. Students expected to practice between classes. No prerequisite. More shooting assignments in Glen Echo Park and teaches students will begin with the basics of digital capture, and learn to express info: [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 4 sessions. to master advanced digital capture techniques. Students their creativity using their own digital camera. No prior photo or will develop a set of images and present them in a digital digital experience is necessary. (A) [email protected], Digital Camera and Beyond! $275 slideshow. Questions: (A) [email protected]; Robb Hill (B) [email protected]. 5 sessions.
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“seeing” in black and white, analyzing color images for Minimum age 18. 1 session. WITH conversion, conversion techniques using Adobe Camera Raw, Toy Camera for Teens Camp (Ages 11–16) $300 P O Karen Keating Lightroom, and Photoshop, sharpening, upsizing and printing Night Visions Workshop $150 KSH Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 1–4pm, Photoworks considerations. Info: [email protected]. Frank Van Riper WOR Experiment with the plastic lens Holga camera to create Minimum age 12. 1 session. Workshop: Th, May 23, 7:30–10pm, Photoworks Flash Photography Demystified Workshop $150 memories, narratives, and dreams! With the camera’s Prowl the shadows with Frank Van Riper. During this one- Frank Van Riper unique vision, students will work on a set of cohesive Pinhole Photography Workshop $140 evening workshop students will use Glen Echo Park as their Workshop: Sa, May 11, 10am–1pm, Photoworks images around a theme of their choice. $35 supply fee George Smyth night photography studio, learning to produce spectacular Intimated by your flash? Lighting master Frank Van Riper to instructor for student use of cameras, film, and paper. Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 20, 10am–4pm, Photoworks photos using long exposure, drag flash, flash and zoom and will help you beat it into submission during a low-key Intermediate level, darkroom skills required. More info: Workshop 2: Sa, Jun 8, 10am–4pm, Photoworks other easy to master techniques. Questions and supply info: one-day workshop aimed at making you a much better kwkeating@comcast. 5 sessions. Pinhole photography literally goes back to the invention of the [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 1 session. art. Pinhole photographs offer a unique look at the world and can photographer. Hands-on instruction and no pressure. Storytelling through Photography $275 open one’s creative possibilities. The process will be discussed and Students supply digital cameras and flash units. For info: Working with Light Workshop $115 [email protected] or 202.362.8103. Minimum age 18. for Teens Camp (Ages 11+) the student will experience darkroom work, making their own Donna Jones 1 session. Rebecca Drobis pinhole cameras, and prints to take home. Questions: Workshop: Su, Jun 9, 9:30am–1:30pm, Photoworks Class: M-F, Jul 8–12, 3:30–5:30pm, Photoworks [email protected]. Minimum age 12. 1 session. This hands-on workshop covers the creation of Introduction to Platinum/Palladium Printing Workshop $250 This class takes students of all levels into the art of creative, photographic images in multiple lighting scenarios. Digital Painting with your Photos Workshop $175 Scott Davis expressive photography. Each student will create a story– Capture beautiful images in natural and artificial lighting Sue Bloom Workshop: Sa & Su, May 11–12, 9am–4pm, Photoworks either a creative narrative or a documentary essay. At conditions. Needed: basic camera knowledge, camera Workshop: Su, Apr 21, 10am–4pm, Photoworks This course covers the basics of platinum/palladium, including the conclusion of the week, each student will present with manual overrides. Bring a tripod if you have one. Learn how to create digital watercolors,oils, pastels & more making negatives, coating, basics of exposure and contrast a cohesive set of images to the class–parents welcome! Questions: [email protected]. Minimum age 16. from your photographs using Photoshop. Take your artistic control, and process variations. Supply fee $50, payable Film or digital capture. For questions contact: 1 session. photo vision to a new level giving a different interpretation to to the instructor, due at first class. Scott Davis contact: [email protected]. 5 sessions. your photos. Artist, photographer, author, & educator, Susan [email protected]. Minimum age 18. 2 sessions. Mat Cutting Made Simple Workshop $90 Street Shooting Photography Camp for Teens $300 Bloom, brings a creative passion to her workshops. Some Karen Keating Photoshop skills recommended. Info: [email protected]. Bromoil Workshop $140 (Ages 13+) Workshop: Th, Jul 18, 7–9:30pm, Photoworks Minimum age 18. 1 session. George Smyth Karen Keating Learn to cut 4-ply window, multiple opening and double Workshop: Sa, May 18, 10am–4pm, Photoworks Class: M-F, Jul 15–19, 9:30am–12:30pm, Photoworks mats. Students will cut their own standard size mats (8x10, Digital SLR Camera Workshop for Beginners $160 Bromoil is an early photographic process popular with An intermediate course to capture visual moments on the 11x14, 16x20). There will be a discussion of equipment, Donna Jones the Pictorialists and is presently being revived by fine art street. After looking at master street photographers, students materials and archival procedures. Mat board provided in Workshop: Sa, Apr 27, 9:30am–3:30pm, Photoworks photographers with endless possibilities for expression. Topics will take trips to Bethesda, Tenleytown, and Dupont Circle. standard sizes. Bring 2 pieces of flat art. This is a “hands-on” Create great photos during this hands-on DSLR workshop. covered are: digital negatives, silver gelatin papers, mixing Presentation of best images will be shown on Friday. Film or workshop. Questions contact Karen: [email protected]. Take your camera off automatic! Camera functions, lens/ chemistry, bleaching prints, and experience inking prints. digital capture, basic darkroom or computer skills required. Minimum age 16. 1 session. equipment choices and composition will be covered. Bring Questions: [email protected]. Minimum age 16. More info: [email protected]. 5 sessions. camera with a fully charged battery and camera manual 1 session. and tripod if you have one. Questions and supply info: [email protected]. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
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Silversmithing Continued Guided Studio AM $255 Silver Saturday 2 Workshop: Using Stones $185 Lost Wax Casting $325 Silversmithing Blair Anderson Blair Anderson Mawadda Alaswadi Class 1: Tu, Mar 5–19, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 1: Sa, Apr 27, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 1: W, Apr 9–23, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 2: Tu, May 28–Jun 11, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 2: Sa, Jul 27, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 2: Tu, May 7–21, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 3: Tu, Jul 9–Jul 23, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Learn the classic silversmithing technique of constructing Class 3: Tu, Jun 18–Jul 2, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Continue your journey with these intensive 3 week guided a bezel for a cabochon stone in this follow-up to Class 4: Tu, Aug 6–20, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn studio classes. Bring the projects you wish to tackle and learn Discover Silversmithing 1 or a Silver Saturday. Then Learn the time honored craft of Lost Wax. You will learn to SilverWorks Studio and Gallery the techniques to bring them to life. Like Open Studio but incorporate your bezel into a design of your choice and sculpt a ring or pendant (your choice) out of wax with two Blair Anderson, Silversmith with formal instruction based on your needs. Benefit from the set the stone. Bring a bag lunch. Material fee based on techniques, addition and reduction (carving & melting). 301.634.5385 challenge of fellow student’s projects. Must have completed individual’s choice of stone and project. More info: www. Your wax will be cast in Sterling Silver for you to finish Beginning Silversmithing or equiv. More info: www. silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. with traditional techniques; filing, sanding, & polishing www.silverworksglenechopark.com silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 3 sessions. using a flexible shaft and polishing wheel. More info: www. Discover Silversmithing I Workshop $185 silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 3 sessions. Glen Echo Park SilverWorks is directed by silver artist-in-residence, Silversmithing Continued Guided Studio PM $255 Blair Anderson Blair Anderson. Learn the traditional art of silversmithing Blair Anderson Workshop 1: W, Th, Mar 13–14, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Lost Wax Casting Continued: Organics $325 from Blair who brings over 25 years experience to the craft and Class 1: Tu, Mar 5–19, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 2: W, Th, Apr 17–18, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Blair Anderson welcomes anyone who wants to discover how the silver speaks. Class 2: Tu, May 28–Jun 11, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 3: W, Th, Jun 5–6, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class: W, May 8–22, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn An award winning artist having supplied over thirty galleries Class 3: Tu, Jul 9–23, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 4: W, Th, Jul 10–11, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Continue your journey with Lost Wax. In this class we will throughout North America, she loves to share her knowledge Continue your journey with these intensive 3 week guided An intense introduction into the basics of the fine art of explore the casting of organic originals. Replication using and her studio with beginners as well as those who wish to studio classes. Bring the projects you wish to tackle and silversmithing. Learn how to use a torch, soldering, sawing, rubber molds and wax injection will also be explained. Must improve their existing skills. Classes include basic silversmithing learn the techniques to bring them to life. Like Open and hammering plus other texture techniques. Students have completed Intro to Lost Wax. Material fee based on techniques, intermediate learning, and advanced jewelry making Studio but with formal instruction based on your needs. will complete 3-5 pieces of finished Sterling Silver jewelry. student’s design. More info: www.silverworksglenechopark.com. as well as career development in this time–honored craft. Benefit from the challenge of fellow student’s projects. No experience necessary. This workshop makes you eligible Minimum age 13. 3 sessions. Taking silversmithing to a new level, Blair’s framed Must have completed Beginning Silversmithing or equiv. for open studio time. Material fee $35. More info: www. wearable art represents personal journeys through metal and More info: www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions. Copper Enameling Workshop $185 precious stones. Stop by and view an ongoing show of her age 13. 3 sessions. Blair Anderson works at SilverWorks Gallery open to the public Wednesday, Discover Silversmithing II Workshop: Using Stones $185 Workshop: Sa, Jul 20, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Silver Saturday Workshop $185 Blair Anderson Learn the art of creating a colorful glass finish on copper in Blair Anderson Workshop 1: W, Th, Apr 24–25, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn this easy 1- day workshop. Create several finished projects Open Studio Hours: Workshop 1: Sa, Mar 16, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 2: W, Th, Jun 12–13, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn by dusting a design of powder enamel on to a copper Work independently on your own silver projects without the Workshop 2: Sa, Apr 20, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Workshop 3: W, Th, Jul 17–18, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn blank. You will use a torch to prep your metal and saw an guidance of an instructor. Student must be enrolled in, or Workshop 3: Sa, Jun 8, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn In this 2-day workshop you will learn the classic silversmithing original design. Your projects will be kiln fired by instructor. have taken an existing class. Open studio hours available when Workshop 4: Sa, Jul 13, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn technique of constructing a bezel for a cabochon stone. No experience necessary. Material fee $25. Info: www. classes are not in session. Check website for current schedule. Workshop 5: Sa, Aug 10, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn You will then incorporate your bezel into a design of silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Explore the fine art of silversmithing in this fun, one day your choice and set the stone. Must have taken Discover workshop. Create 3 pieces of silver jewelry while learning Silversmithing 1 or a Silver Saturday. Material fee based on Sterling Silver Clay Workshop $185 Beginning Silversmithing $365 the basics of silversmithing fabrication. Learn to use an individual’s choice of stone and project. More info: www. Blair Anderson Blair Anderson acetylene torch, soldering, and forging. Bring a bag lunch silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 2 sessions. Workshop 1: W, Th, May 1–2, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 1: Th, Apr 11–May 9, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn and your creativity! This workshop makes you eligible Workshop 2: W, Th, Jun 19–20, 10:30am–1:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Class 2: Th, Jul 11–Aug 8, 6:30–9:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn for open studio time. Materials fee $35. Info: www. Workshop 3: Su, Aug 4, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Handcraft silver jewelry while learning the basics of silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious silver fabrication techniques. Learn how to use an metal clay). Students complete 3 pieces of jewelry while acetylene torch, soldering, sawing, forging, and fusion as learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and well as setting a cabochon stone. Explore good jewelry firing. Watch your clay creation become a beautiful piece of composition. This course makes you eligible for open Sterling Silver Jewelry. No experience necessary. Originality studio time. Materials fee based on individual projects. is encouraged. More info on projects and mat fee: www. More info: www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 session. age 13. 5 sessions.
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SILVERSMITHING WRITING DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Silver Box Workshop $185 Blair Anderson Writing Workshop: Sa, May 11, 10:30am–4:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow Barn Dance Classes for Adults & Teens You will complete a beautiful silver box from start to finish while expanding your smithing skills in this exciting all day 301.654.8664 Contemporary/Creative Belly Dance workshop. Lid decoration will use piercing or texturing. Movement Snap lid and hinge style will be demonstrated and will www.writer.org Bellydance 1 & 2 with Finger Cymbals $95 be student’s choice. Must have completed Beginning Kinikia Lin-Kissick Silversmithing or equivalent. More info and material fee: The Writer’s Center cultivates the creation, publication, Ballet Class 1: Su, Apr 14–May 19, 1:15–2:30pm, Hall of Mirrors www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. 1 presentation, and dissemination of literary work. It was Class 2: Su, Jun 9–Jul 14, 1:15–2:30pm, Hall of Mirrors session. founded in 1976 and has become one of the leading Intertwine belly dance movements with finger cymbal playing. independent literary centers in the United States. Its goal A choreography with cymbals will be taught by the end of the Setting Up Your Silversmith Studio Workshop $85 is to promote the art of writing, and to build a community session. Combined Belly dance levels 1 & 2. Students must Blair Anderson of writers, workshop leaders, publishers and audiences buy their own finger cymbals; contact Kinikia for advice on Workshop: Su, Aug 4–Aug 4, 4:30pm–6:30pm, 2nd Floor Yellow for contemporary writing. The Writer’s Center offers www.mbtdance.org cymbals: 703.628.0358. Minimum age 14. 6 sessions. Barn workshops year round for writers of all ages and abilities in All the “scary” things that hold you back from equipping fiction, feature writing, essay, memoir, poetry, playwriting, Founded in 1989, Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy your home silversmithing studio are addressed: torches and screenwriting, songwriting, and business writing. is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring students Creative Movement other tools; soldering surfaces compared; how to handle All registrations for the following classes will be to dance by providing structured training while giving each Nia Classes 1 & 2: $120 Pickle. Safety concerns and flexi-shaft accessories will be handled directly by The Writer’s Center. Please visit them dancer the opportunity to experiment with their own creativity. Amy Liss Class 3: $75 explained. Daunting and confusing industry terms made online at writer.org, in Bethesda, MD at 4508 Walsh Street, Students are provided a strong dance foundation based in Class 1: Th, Mar 7–Apr 25, 7–8pm, Hall of Mirrors simple. Demo, group discussion, and Q&A. More info: or call 301.654.8664 for additional information and to technique and choreography, an understanding of musicality, Class 2: Th, May 9–Jun 27, 7–8pm, Hall of Mirrors www.silverworksglenechopark.com. Minimum age 13. register. Visit writer.org for additional workshops at Glen dance history, choreography with personal and group expression Class 3: Th, Jul 11–Aug 15, 7–8pm, Hall of Mirrors, 5 sessions 1 session. Echo Park. and an overall appreciation for the art of dance. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to good These classes will be held at Glen Echo Park. The Art and Craft of Screenwriting Intensive $100 health, wellness and fitness. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey Khris Baxter ($87 for members) Adult Ballet Tone and Stretch $165 Workshop: Sa, Apr 21, 10am–4pm, Arcade 202 Elizabeth Catlett with Nia. No experience required. Drop-ins: $17/class. Info: Workshop: Sa, Jun 9, 10am–4pm, Arcade 301 Class: Tu, Mar 5–May 21, 10:30–11:30am, No class Mar 26, Hall of [email protected]. Minimum age 12. 8 sessions. This intensive one–day workshop will guide the Mirrors beginning or intermediate screenwriter through the entire Adults will strengthen core muscles, coordination, and screenwriting process: idea, story, plot, structure, character balance in this class through ballet movements that tone development, scene construction, and dialogue. In short, and stretch. Slow and non-impact movements emphasize the necessary tools to begin writing a feature–length individual body alignment and overall strength and
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A experience necessary. T’ai Chi Form Corrections Class 1: $128 R figures. PREREQUISITE: Existing Culkin Adult dancer Fabio Bonini
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More Ballroom & Latin Dance $40 Argentine Tango More Tango for Blues Dancers Workshop $22 Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Class 1: M, Apr 1–22, 7:30–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Workshop: W, Mar 27, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex Argentine Tango $40 Class 2: M, Jul 1–22, 7:30–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek This 2-hour blues workshop is for dancers who know basic Dazzle on the dance floor with an elegant Foxtrot, a tempt- Class: M, Apr 29–May 20, 7:30–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Argentine Tango. Learn how to transfer the unique styling ing Tango, or a lilting Waltz. Turn up the heat with a little Tango has taken Washington, DC by storm! Watch others of tango to your blues dancing and broaden your creativity Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha or Rumba! A different dance dance, and it looks intense, but the surprise of Argentine through challenging figures. Really tune your footwork, incor- each night to solidify the foundation steps and expand your Tango is how much fun it is! Learn the foundation steps porate leans and dips, and open your senses to improvisation. dance vocabulary. No partner/experience required. Dances, such as cross, ochos, displacements and more, plus the NO PRE-REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT THE DOOR steps and skills vary in each session. Info: flyingfeet.org or technique, and lead/follow skills that will let you dance ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 18. 1 session. 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. it anywhere. No partner required. Info: flyingfeet.org or D Blues Dancing for Beg./Int. Levels $40 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. Looking Good Dancing Ballroom Basics $40 FFOR Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte CLI Fabio Bonini Class: W, Apr 10–May 1, 8:30–9:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Argentine Tango as Danced in Buenos Aires $60 Class: W, Apr 3–24, 7:30–8:25pm, Ballroom Annex Joe Petrisko Turn your slow dancing into a dynamic and inspired style. CANDACE
For beginner and above: review the basics with a focus on : This class teaches partners how to establish a strong connec-
O Class 1: Sa, Jun 8–22, 2–4pm, Ballroom Annex T how to make it look great! Learn the techniques that will O Class 2: Sa, Jul 13–27, 2–4pm, Ballroom Annex tion, develop effective lead/follow skills, and move creative- PH take waltz, foxtrot, and tango dancers to the next level. If Learn one of the world’s most exciting and romantic dances: ly to express the blues. Online registration is encouraged, you care how you look when dancing, this is for you. No Latin Dance Fun Figures $40 Argentine Tango. Classes will teach the style of dance used today but you may also register at the first class. Info: dancedc. partner required. Visit ForeverDancing.com to see Instruc- Fabio Bonini in the milongas of Buenos Aires, focusing on technique and the net. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. tor Fabio Bonini performing, competing, and teaching. Class: W, May 1–22, 8:30–9:25pm, Spanish Ballroom social aspect of the dance. Instruction for all levels. Minimum Intermediate Blues Workshop $22 703.824.3555. Minimum age 13. 4 sessions. Improve your repertoire in Rumba, Mambo and Cha-Cha. age 18 unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Some practice Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Learn some of the next level figures. No partner required. afterward. Info: [email protected]. Minimum age 18 Looking Good Dancing Latin Basics $40 Workshop: W, Jun 26, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex Visit ForeverDancing.com to see Instructor Fabio Bonini unless accompanied by parent/guardian. 3 sessions Fabio Bonini performing, competing, and teaching. 703.824.3555. If you’ve taken a Blues class or enjoyed a few Blues dances, Class: W, Apr 3–24, 8:30–9:25pm, Ballroom Annex Minimum age 13. 4 sessions. Spicy Argentine Tango! $40 you are ready to move up to the next level. This 2-hour For beginner and above: Having problems with the Latin Fabio Bonini workshop goes beyond the basics with challenging foot- beat or motion? Still not looking the way you wish? This Foxtrot Workshop $22 Class: W, Aug 7–28, 8:30–9:25pm, Ballroom Annex work, dips, and figures. We’ll explore ways to move this class is for you. It will take all of your Latin dances to the Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek For tango dancers who know the basics: Here you will learn dance to open position while maintaining connection and next level. No partner required. Visit ForeverDancing.com Workshop: M, Jul 29, 7–9pm, Ballroom Annex the tango moves and embellishments that are forbidden in creativity. NO PRE-REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT to see Instructor Fabio Bonini performing, competing, and REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR ONLY. The epitome the social Milongas but allowed in any tango fantasy. Leg THE DOOR ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 18. teaching. 703.824.3555. Minimum age 13. 4 sessions. of grace and elegance as danced by Fred & Ginger. Refresh wraps, ganchos, tango poses and more. Lots of fun! No partner 1 session. the basics and move on to some variations. Perfect for those required. Visit ForeverDancing.com to see Instructor Fabio American Social Ballroom Turns $50 Advanced Blues Workshop $22 who want to brush up what they learned previously, add Bonini performing, competing, and teaching. 703.824.3555. Fabio Bonini Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte some new moves and style, or integrate Foxtrot with their Hablamos Espanol. Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. Class: W, May 1–22, 7:30–8:25pm, Spanish Ballroom swing. No partner required. Info: flyingfeet.org, 301-299- Workshop: W, Jul 10, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex Having trouble turning around each other? After you know 8728. Minimum age 12. 1 session. Take the final challenge and refine your footwork, connec- the basics in Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango, this class will take Blues tion, rhythms, and styling. We’ll borrow from Argentine you to the next level. No partner required. Visit Forever- Intermediate Ballroom & Latin Dance $40 tango to build your improvisational side and cultivate an Borrowing from Tango for Blues Dancers Workshop $22 Dancing.com to see Instructor Fabio Bonini performing, Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek effective balance between you and your partner. No partner Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte competing, and teaching. 703.824.3555. Minimum age 13. Class: M, Aug 5–26, 7:30–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom required but encouraged to maintain lead/follow balance. Workshop: W, Mar 13, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex 4 sessions. You know the basics of some Ballroom or Latin dances NO PRE-REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT THE DOOR This 2-hour workshop focuses on the styling, technique (Foxtrot, Tango, Salsa or Cha Cha), but you want more! ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 18. 1 session. and figures of Argentine tango to add a new improvisational Play with alternate rhythms, fancier patterns and new steps, dimension to your Blues dancing. The unique musical heri- all of which lead to having more fun on the dance floor. tage of tango stretches dance movement and, in doing so, Emphasis on leading/following, increasing your vocabulary hones lead/follow skills for any dance, especially Blues. NO and, of course, having fun! No partner required. Info: fly- PRE-REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT THE DOOR ingfeet.org or 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 18. 1 session. 86 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 87 DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Country Dance Intermediate I Salsa $50 Swing & Lindy Keith Givens Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–23, 8:15–9pm, Spanish Ballroom Two-Step $40 Beginning Swing Dance $40 Class 2: Tu, Jun 4–25, 8:15–9pm, Spanish Ballroom Fabio Bonini Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek Class: W, Aug 7–28, 7:30–8:25pm, Ballroom Annex If you’ve already had some beginner Salsa classes and are Class 1: M, Mar 4–25, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom For beginner and above: This is one of the most popular D ready for more exciting and challenging moves, this course Class 2: M, Jun 3–Jun 24, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom dances in the country because it is so much fun! No partner FFOR is for you. Building on the basics, this course will help you Be swing dancing from the first lesson! Learn 6-count CLI or experience is required. Visit ForeverDancing.com to see master the individual footwork and partnering technique fundamentals, get a solid grounding in swing rhythm and Instructor Fabio Bonini performing, competing, and teach- needed to become a seasoned Salsa dancer. Info: oohsalsa. movement, and master a range of moves like underarm
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4 sessions. O technique, moves/style, leading/following, musicality and PH Bachata $40 FUN! No partner/experience required. Info: flyingfeet.org International Style Foxtrot I & II $150 Fabio Bonini or 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. International Ballroom & Latin Ray Bugnosen Class: W, May 29–Jun 19, 8:30–9:25pm, Ballroom Annex Class: Th, May 2–Jun 20, 7:45–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom For beginner and above: This is the most popular dance in More Beginning Swing Dance $40 International Style Rumba I & II $150 The “International Style” of Foxtrot is the style danced the Latin clubs nowadays because it is easy, romantic and Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek Ray Bugnosen on ABC’s popular show “Dancing with the Stars.” Learn fun. No partner/experience is required. Visit ForeverDanc- Class 1: M, Apr 1–22, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Class: Th, Mar 7–Apr 25, 8:30–9:15pm, Spanish Ballroom the classic performance style and be the next “Star” of ing.com to see Instructor Fabio Bonini performing, com- Class 2: M, Jul 1–22, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom The “International Style” of Rumba is the style danced on your own social functions. No partner required–Beginner peting, and teaching. 703.824.3555. Hablamos Espanol. Every good dancer needs a solid foundation to build on! ABC’s popular show “Dancing with the Stars.” Learn the & Up–moves fast! Info: BallroomDanceCompany.org or Minimum age 18. 4 sessions. We’ll work with the basic styles for 6-count and 8-count classic performance style, and be the “Star” of your next 301.637.7600. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. swing and introduce standard moves/rhythms/patterns that party! No partner required–Beginner & Up–moves fast! Beginner II Salsa $50 every swing dancer should have in their vocabulary. Empha- Info: BallroomDanceCompany.org or 301.637.7900. Mini- Keith Givens sis on technique, moves, style, leading/following, musicality mum age 14. 8 sessions. Line Dancing Class 1: Tu, Apr 30–May 21, 7:30–8:15pm, Spanish Ballroom and FUN! No partner/experience required. Info: flyingfeet. Class 2: Tu, Jul 9–30, 7:30–8:15pm, Spanish Ballroom Line Dancing: Country, Party, Pop & More $100 org or 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. International Style Waltz I & II $150 This course will increase your familiarity with Salsa. Build- Ray Bugnosen Ray Bugnosen ing on what students learned in Beginner I, it introduces Class 1: Th, Mar 7–Apr 25, 7–7:45pm, Spanish Ballroom Beginning/Intermediate Swing $40 Class: Th, Mar 7–Apr 25, 7:45–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom students to leading/following techniques and varied turn Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek The “International Style” of Waltz is the style danced on Class 2: Th, May 2–Jun 20, 7–7:45pm, Spanish Ballroom patterns. Also introduced are the Salsa cross body and turn Class: M, Apr 29–May 20, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom ABC’s popular show “Dancing with the Stars.” Learn the Party, Pop, and Country–Line Dancing is for everyone patterns with cross body variations. Info: oohsalsa.com. No We’ll review the basics and then take it to the next level. In- classic performance style, and be the next “Star” of your who likes to move to the music! Whether you’re looking partner required. Minimum age 17. 4 sessions. corporate new rhythms, syncopations, musicality, advanced own social functions. No partner required–Beginner & Up– for a fun way to exercise or you want to be a competitor, this is the best place to start. This class teaches beginner patterns and a dip, slide or other showstopper to make moves fast! BallroomDanceCompany.org or 301.637.7600. Intermediate II Salsa $50 to advanced variations of several popular dances for all your dancing more interesting for you and your partner. Minimum age 14. 8 sessions. Keith Givens levels, teen to adult. Info: BallroomDanceCompany.org or Emphasis on technique, moves/style, lead/follow, musical- Class 1: Tu, Apr 30–May 21, 8:15–9pm, Spanish Ballroom 301.637.7600. Minimum age 13. 8 sessions. ity and FUN! No partner required. Info: flyingfeet.org or International Style Cha Cha I & II $150 Class 2: Tu, Jul 9–30, 8:15–9pm, Spanish Ballroom 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. Ray Bugnosen For the seasoned Salsa dancer, this course covers the fun- Class: Th, May 2–Jun 20, 8:30–9:15pm, Spanish Ballroom Salsa & Nightclub Latin damentals needed to become an advanced Salsa dancer. Lindy Hop $40 The “International Style” of Cha Cha is the style danced Includes int/adv turn patterns, footwork, and Salsa styl- Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek on ABC’s popular show “Dancing with the Stars.” Learn Beginning I Salsa $50 ing for ladies and men. NOTE: Instructor permission Class: M, Apr 29–May 20, 8:30–9:30pm, Spanish Ballroom the classic performance style, and be the “Star” of your next Keith Givens required. Prerequisite: Intermediate I recommended. Info: Lindy epitomizes the fun evoked by the music of the 1920s- party! No partner required–Beginner & Up. Info: Ball- Class 1: Tu, Apr 2–23, 7:30–8:15pm, Spanish Ballroom 703.599.3300 or oohsalsa.com. No partner required. Mini- 40s. Build on your 6-count, and add 8-count rhythms. roomDanceCompany.org or 301.637.7900. Minimum age Class 2: Tu, Jun 4–25, 7:30–8:15pm, Spanish Ballroom mum age 17. 4 sessions. Master the swingout, lindy circle, back charleston & swivel, 14. 8 sessions. This hot Latin dance has become the latest rage. With an and integrate them with moves you know. Be up and danc- emphasis on having FUN, students will learn the basics of ing from the first night. Emphasis on technique, moves/style, Salsa and dance fundamentals. Students will learn individual lead/follow, musicality and FUN! No partner required. Info: footwork and partnered basic Salsa patterns. Info: oohsalsa. flyingfeet.org or 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. 4 sessions. com. No partner required. Minimum age 17. 4 sessions.
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West Coast Swing $40 Advanced Folk Waltz Workshop $22 Fabio Bonini Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Instructors Class: W, May 29–Jun 19, 7:30–8:25pm, Ballroom Annex Workshop: W, Jun 5, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex Arts, Media & Music Instructors Photoworks Instructors Nizette Brennan [email protected] Sue Bloom [email protected] Beginner level: This is one of the most popular dances at For advanced folk waltzers, this 2-hour workshop offers Leila Cabib www.leilacabib.com Page Carr [email protected] Anja Caldwell [email protected] Eliot Cohen [email protected] swing clubs in the country because it is very sophisticated styling and advanced moves such as the whip, scissors, Elizabeth Caley [email protected] Scott Davis [email protected] and slower than other swing dances. It is a lot of fun! No grapevine, and free spins. Dancers must be competent with Beatriz del Olmo Fiddleman [email protected] Sora DeVore [email protected] Sinclair Hamilton [email protected] Rebecca Drobis [email protected] partner required. Visit ForeverDancing.com to see Instructor the folk-turning waltz. Partner encouraged for lead/follow Carol Lavrich [email protected] Sheila Galagan [email protected] Mary Mallia [email protected] Frank Herrera [email protected] Fabio Bonini performing, competing, and teaching. balance, but not required. NO PRE-REGISTRATION– Sushmita Mazumdar www.handmadestorybooks.com Deborah Jaffe [email protected] 703.824.3555. Hablamos Espanol. Minimum age 13. PAYMENT AT THE DOOR ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Andrew Morgan www.claymovie.com Robb Hill [email protected] Kathryn Ottman [email protected] Donna T. Jones [email protected] 4 sessions. Minimum age 15. 1 session. Kevin Sisson [email protected] Karen Keating [email protected] Judi Sperber [email protected] Michael Lang [email protected] Tammy Vitale [email protected] Janet Matthews [email protected] Intermediate Swing Dance $40 Even More Advanced Folk Waltz Workshop $22 Elizabeth Wolf [email protected] Mark Power [email protected] Ellen Engle and Marc Shepanek Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Marcie Wolf-Hubbard [email protected] Gayle Rothschild [email protected] George Smyth [email protected] Class: M, Aug 5–26, 6:30–7:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Workshop: W, Jul 31, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex Adventure Theatre James Steele [email protected] Julie Brylawski [email protected] You know the basics, so now what? Let’s kick things up a For advanced folk waltzers, this 2-hour workshop offers Frank Van Riper [email protected] Art and Creativity Lab Instructor Playgroup in the Park Instructor notch! Learn new moves, fancy footwork, and add a simple styling and a new set of advanced moves such as the Bonnie Lee Holland [email protected] Laura Martin [email protected] dip. Increase your musicality and hone your skill set so you whip, scissors, grapevine, and free spins. Dancers must be Art Glass Center Instructors The Puppet Co. Instructors Diane Cabe www.dianecabe.com have more fun on the dance floor. No partner required. competent with the folk-turning waltz. Partner encouraged Christopher Piper www.thepuppetco.org Christine Hekimian [email protected] MayField Piper www.thepuppetco.org Sue Hill [email protected] Allan Stevens www.thepuppetco.org Participants should be comfortable with basic 6-count swing. for lead/follow balance, but not required. NO PRE- Wendy Jarcho [email protected] Info: flyingfeet.org or 301.299.8728. Minimum age 12. REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT THE DOOR ONLY. Marilyn Nugent [email protected] Michele Rubin [email protected] The SilverWorks Instructor 4 sessions. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 15. 1 session. Sherry Selevan [email protected] Blair Anderson www.silverworksglenechopark.com Janet Wittenberg [email protected] Mawadda Alaswadi www.silverworksglenechopark.com Jordan Bruns Studio Social Dance Instructors Waltz J. Jordan Bruns www.jjbruns.com Donna Barker & Mike Marcotte www.dancedc.net The Calligraphy Instructor Fabio Bonini www.foreverdancing.com Alana Maubury Hunter [email protected] Ray Bugnosen [email protected] Viennese Waltz $40 Ellen Engle & Marc Shepanek www.flyingfeet.org Contemporary/Creative Movement Instructors Keith Givens www.oohsalsa.com Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Annetta Dexter Sawyer [email protected] Joe Petrisko [email protected] Class: W, Apr 10–May 1, 7:30–8:30pm, Spanish Ballroom Sytera Field [email protected] Ellen Kennedy [email protected] Washington Conservatory of Music Viennese waltz is the dance from which all ballroom dances Len Kennedy [email protected] Individual Music Lessons [email protected] Kinikia Lin-Kissick [email protected] All Music Classes & Ensembles [email protected] evolved–its popularity is world-wide. Learn left/right turns Amy Liss [email protected] Encore Chorale [email protected] and the change step to switch between the turns. Enjoy the The Glassworks Instructor The Writers Center Instructors Paul Swartwood www.glenechoglassworks.com Khris Baxter [email protected] Viennese waltz at the Sunday waltzes at Glen Echo Park Adele Brown [email protected] and be prepared for the Strauss Waltz Ball on Saturday, Glen Echo Pottery Instructors Jim Geletka [email protected] Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery Instructors May 4. No partner/experience required. Info: dancedc.net. Linda Johnson [email protected] Walt Bartman [email protected] Kira Kibler [email protected] W. Michael Bartman III [email protected] Minimum age 15. 4 sessions. Jeff Kirk [email protected] Vian Borchert [email protected] Mark Sistek [email protected] J. Jordan Bruns www.jjbruns.com Rachel Collins [email protected] Beyond the Basics of Folk Waltz Workshop $22 Culkin School Irish Dance Instructors Perry Fowler [email protected] Nicki Bayhurst, ADCRG [email protected] Eric Garner [email protected] Donna Barker and Mike Marcotte Kate Bole [email protected] Gavin Glakas www.gavinglakas.com Workshop: W, May 15, 7:30–9:30pm, Ballroom Annex D Denise Daniele [email protected] Susan Herron [email protected] Caterina Earle, TCRG [email protected] Deborah Jaffe [email protected] Folk waltzers who know the basic half-turn will learn FFOR Lynne Haslbeck [email protected] Jackie Jouvenal [email protected] CLI Megan Moloney, TMRF [email protected] Natasha Karpinskaia [email protected] intermediate moves such as the optical illusion, outside Glen Kessler www.GlenKessler.com Living Classrooms Children’s Museum Christine Lashley www.christinelashley.com spin, cross-overs or pivots. Improve counter-balancing Family Programs [email protected]
CANDACE Bonny Lundy [email protected]
: School Programs [email protected]
skills; smarten up your lead/follow styling. Partner O Gita Mirshahi [email protected] T Living Classrooms Camps [email protected] encouraged for lead/follow balance, but not required. NO O Gonzalo Ruiz Navarso [email protected] PH Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Instructors Lida Stifel [email protected] PRE-REGISTRATION–PAYMENT AT THE DOOR Faculty [email protected] Maud Taber-Thomas [email protected] Maureen Ward [email protected] ONLY. Info: dancedc.net. Minimum age 15. 1 session. Mystery Academy Chris McCauley [email protected] The Young Creative Spirit Instructors Katherine T. Andrle www.youngcreativespirit.org Cathie Nelsen [email protected]
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Powders and Layers Workshop ...... 67 Drawing & Painting Sunday Studio ...... 62 Street Photography ...... 75 Belly Dance Slumping Outside the Mold Workshop ...... 67 Abstract Plein Air Painting Workshop ...... 64 Index Tilghman Plein-Air Watercolor Workshop ...... 64 Teens: Basics—F Stop, Shoot & Shutter ...... 77 Bellydance 1 & 2 with Finger Cymbals ...... 83 Stencils and Stamps Workshop ...... 67 Abstract Representation: Concepts ...... 61 True to View—A Drawing to Painting Workshop ...... 62 The Art and Craft of Photography ...... 75 For Adventure Theatre MTC Classes, see pages 40-42. Strips and Curves Workshop ...... 68 Abstract Representation: Figurative ...... 60 Blues Watercolor Painting Workshop: Beginner...... 64 Vision and Craft: Putting It All Together ...... 76 For Spring Break Camps for Children and Teens see Surface Effects for Kilnformed Jewelry Workshop.... 67 ArtRage Basics for Technophobes Advanced Blues Workshop ...... 87 page 19. and Beginning Artists Workshop ...... 63 Watercolor Painting: Beginners ...... 59 Working with Light Workshop...... 79 Venetian Glass Beads, Basics & Beyond Workshop...... 66 Blues Dancing for Beg./Int. Levels ...... 87 For Summer Camps for Children and Teens see Basic Concepts of Painting: Figurative to Abstract ...... 62 Wet on Wet Watercolor Workshop ...... 63 Your Photo Project-Adding Sound ...... 75 Borrowing from Tango for Blues Dancers Workshop .....87 pages 20-31. Weekday First Time Fusers Intensive ...... 67 Basic Principles of Drawing ...... 58 What’s So Funny? Explore Caricature...... 57 Polymer Clay Intermediate Blues Workshop ...... 87 Basketry Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor ...... 56 CHILDREN’S CLASSES & PROGRAMS Enamel Polymer Explorations Workshop: Basic Beadmaking 49 More Tango for Blues Dancers Workshop ...... 87 Beginning Basketry ...... 47 Beginning Watercolor ...... 56 Textures for Enamels Workshop ...... 49 Polymer Explorations Workshop: Clay Animation Color Made Simple Workshop ...... 64 Fiber Style Cuff Bracelet ...... 49 Contemporary/Creative Movement Beading & Jewelry Dance for the Young at Heart ...... 84 Clay Animation Movie-Makers Workshop Cow Painting in Middletown Valley ...... 64 Mixed Media (Ages 8-12) ...... 35 Metal Clay Explorations Workshop: Charming Charms Sculpture for Mixed Media Projects ...... 47 Encaustic (hot wax) + Mixed Media ...... 49 Nia ...... 83 Creative Watercolor ...... 58 Clay Sculpture Workshop ...... 50 Putting it All Together: Mixed Media Dance & Movement Metal Clay Explorations Workshop: Discover Drawing Techniques ...... 59 Country Dance Classes Toddler Ballet and Movement (Ages 3-5) ...... 35 TriLeaf Pendant and Earrings ...... 47 Collage and Assemblage ...... 51 Stone Carving ...... 49 Discover Painting and Drawing ...... 56 Two-Step ...... 88 Basic Jewelry Making Workshop ...... 47 Stone Carving in Relief ...... 50 Drawing, Painting & Crafts Drawing for the Beginner ...... 58 Music Jewelry Making: Resin and Wire Focals Workshop ...... 47 International Ballroom & Latin Art Together: Reggie-Oh! (Ages 2.5-5) ...... 35 Drawing the Figure with Feeling! ...... 56 Acoustic Guitar for Beginners ...... 71 Silversmithing Jewelry: Beadworking/Bead Embroidery Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran ...... 72 Beginning Silversmithing ...... 80 International Style Cha Cha I & II ...... 88 Celebrate Spring Looking to Mother Nature Necklace Workshop ...... 47 Experimental Drawing: Intermediate to Advanced ...... 60 (Ages 6-12) ...... 33 Guitar Songs ...... 71 Copper Enameling Workshop ...... 81 International Style Foxtrot I & II ...... 88 Jewelry: Advanced Bracelet Making Workshop ...... 47 Exploring Abstraction ...... 60 Drawing From The Beginning (Ages 6-10) ...... 32 International Style Rumba I & II ...... 88 Exploring Expressive Painting ...... 57 Intermediate Acoustic Guitar ...... 71 Discover Silversmithing I Workshop ...... 81 Drawing Inspiration (Ages 7-12) ...... 33 Blown Glass International Style Waltz I & II ...... 88 Figure and Studio Drawing and Painting ...... 56 Intermediate Irish Fiddle ...... 72 Discover Silversmithing II Workshop: Using Stones ...... 81 Drawing Into Painting (Ages 8-12) ...... 32 Beginning Glassblowing ...... 69 Flowing Watercolor ...... 58 Introductory Irish Fiddle ...... 72 Lost Wax Casting ...... 81 Irish Dance Drawing, Painting and Sculpture— Beginning 2 Glassblowing ...... 69 Irish Bouzouki ...... 72 Lost Wax Casting Continued: Organics ...... 81 Advanced Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults ..85 Parent & Child Class (Ages 4-7) ...... 33 Fresh Style Oils: Landscape ...... 61 Discover Glassblowing Workshop ...... 69 Irish Flute...... 72 Setting Up Your Silversmith Studio Workshop ...... 82 Beginning Irish Dance for Adults ...... 85 Egyptian Mummies and Tombs (Ages 6-12)— Fresh Style Watercolor: Beginning/Intermediate.....58 Parent & Child Workshop ...... 33 Book & Paper Arts Fresh Style: Portraits & Figure in Watercolor...... 60 Irish Tenor Banjo ...... 72 Silver Box Workshop ...... 82 Intermediate Irish Dance Solos & Figures for Adults ...... 85 Mythical Clay Dragons and Beasts (Ages 6-12) ...... 32 Advanced Art Book Workshop ...... 49 Irish Tin Whistle ...... 72 Silver Saturday 2 Workshop: Using Stones ...... 81 Fundamentals of Painting: Beginner to Intermediate ...... 59 Line Dancing Sight-Singing I ...... 71 Silver Saturday Workshop ...... 80 New Parent/Child Class! Working With Art Book Project Workshop ...... 48 Glazing in Watercolor Workshop ...... 63 Line Dancing: Country, Party, Pop & More ...... 88 Clay Together (Ages 5 to 12): Silversmithing Continued Guided Studio AM ...... 80 Modeling Clay Animals ...... 33 Bookbinding Workshop: Coptic ...... 48 Intensive Figure Drawing and Painting ...... 60 Sight-Singing II...... 71 Silversmithing Continued Guided Studio PM ...... 80 Salsa & Nightclub Latin The Visible World (Ages 7-12) ...... 32 Bookbinding Workshop: Multiple Signatures ...... 48 Intensive Portrait Painting Workshop ...... 64 Photography Sterling Silver Clay Workshop ...... 81 Bachata ...... 89 Working With Clay Together (Ages 5-12)— Bookbinding Workshop: Single Signature Intermediate ArtRage 1: Layers + 5 Tools ...... 63 Advanced Master Darkroom Printing ...... 74 Parent & Child Class ...... 33 and Portfolio ...... 48 Beginner II Salsa ...... 89 Intermediate ArtRage 2: Palettes + Oil Basics: F Stop, Shoot & Shutter ...... 74 Textile & Wearable Arts Working With Clay: Cups and Bowls Books that Inspire Stories ...... 48 & Watercolor Tools Workshop ...... 64 Beginning I Salsa ...... 88 (Ages 7 to 12) ...... 33 Bromoil Workshop ...... 79 Learn to Knit for Adults...... 50 Greeting Card Making 101 ...... 48 Intro to iPad Art—Overview Workshop ...... 63 Intermediate I Salsa ...... 89 Working With Wood (Ages 6-12) ...... 32 Digital Camera and Beyond! ...... 76 One of a Kind Teacher’s Gifts ...... 50 Pop-Up Cards and Cards that Slide, Introductory Painting ...... 60 Intermediate II Salsa ...... 89 Working With Wood: Planes, Trains, and Dangle and Move ...... 49 Digital Camera Basics ...... 76 Intuitive Painting ...... 59 Writing Automobiles (Ages 6-12) ...... 33 Principles of Bookbinding Workshop: Digital Camera --Next Step ...... 76 Swing & Lindy Accordion Style ...... 48 Landscape Painting on the The Art and Craft of Screenwriting Intensive ...... 82 Chesapeake Bay Workshop ...... 63 Digital Painting with your Photos Workshop ...... 78 Beginning Swing Dance ...... 89 Music Principles of Bookbinding Workshop: Sunshine Music Time (Ages 0-5) ...... 36 Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting ...... 55 Digital SLR Camera Workshop for Beginners...... 78 DANCE & MOVEMENT CLASSES FOR ADULTS Beginning/Intermediate Swing ...... 89 Japanese Binding ...... 48 & TEENS Intermediate Swing Dance ...... 90 Wedding and Other Formal Invitations ...... 48 Learning to Draw & Paint ...... 57 Documentary Photography: Beyond the Surface ....74 Playgroup in the Park Mixed Media with Monotypes and Collage ...... 57 Exploring the Cyanotype Process ...... 75 American & Latin Ballroom Lindy Hop ...... 89 Playgroup in the Park programs Ceramics & Pottery American Social Ballroom Basic Steps...... 85 (Ages 6mos—2.5yrs) ...... 34 Painting Basics for the Beginner...... 56 Finding Your Visual Voice ...... 75 More Beginning Swing Dance ...... 89 Continuing Wheel Tues. & Thurs: American Social Ballroom Turns ...... 86 West Coast Swing ...... 90 Intermediate through Advanced ...... 53 Painting on Location ...... 57 Fine Art Digital Black and White Printing Workshop ...... 78 Printmaking Flash Photography Demystified Workshop ...... 79 Ballroom & Latin Dance Sampler ...... 85 Continuing Wheel Wednesday: Painting Through the Lens ...... 57 T’ai Chi Printmaking for Young Adults (Ages 8-14) ...... 35 Intermediate through Advanced ...... 53 Foxtrot Workshop ...... 86 Painting Through the Lens—Returning Students ...... 60 Get Out of Auto Mode-Intermediate ...... 76 T’ai Chi Form Corrections ...... 84 Handbuilding Plus! Basic through Advanced ...... 53 Introduction to Platinum/Palladium Printing ...... 79 Intermediate Ballroom & Latin Dance ...... 86 Textile & Wearable Arts Painting with Old Masters Techniques ...... 56 T’ai Chi, Continuing Beginners ...... 84 Latin American Dances Basic Steps ...... 85 Adorn Yourself: Wearable Art for Kids (Ages 5-10).....35 Handbuilding Plus! Independent Study ...... 53 Pastel Landscape Painting ...... 59 Light Your Way to Better Photographs ...... 75 Latin Dance Fun Figures ...... 86 T’ai Chi, Saturday Class ...... 84 Fun with Felt (Ages 8+) ...... 35 Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel ...... 52 Pastel Painting ...... 57 Mat Cutting Made Simple Workshop ...... 79 Looking Good Dancing Ballroom Basics ...... 86 Learn to Knit for all Ages (Ages 6+) ...... 35 Pottery for Young Adults: Summer Session Perspective for Artists Workshop ...... 63 My Camera Can Do WHAT? ...... 75 Waltz Wheel Techniques (Ages 12—18) ...... 54 Looking Good Dancing Latin Basics...... 86 Plein-Air Watercolor ...... 61 Naturally Lit Portraits ...... 74 Advanced Folk Waltz Workshop ...... 90 ADULT & TEEN ART & MUSIC CLASSES Pottery for Young Adults: Wheel Techniques More Ballroom & Latin Dance ...... 86 (Ages 12—18) ...... 54 Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting ...... 62 Night Visions Workshop ...... 79 Beyond the Basics of Folk Waltz Workshop...... 90 Art Glass Saturday Morning Handbuilding: Portrait Painting Workshop ...... 63 Photo Field Trip Workshop: Argentine Tango Even More Advanced Folk Waltz Workshop ...... 90 Comprehensive First Time Fusers Workshop ...... 67 Basic through Advanced ...... 54 National Gallery of Art, East Wing ...... 79 Saturday Landscape Painting ...... 62 Argentine Tango ...... 87 Fabulous First Time Fusers I Workshop ...... 66 Saturday Morning Handbuilding: Basic Photo History 101 ...... 74 Viennese Waltz ...... 90 Spring Landscape on Location ...... 55 Argentine Tango as Danced in Buenos Aires ...... 87 Fabulous First Time Fusers II Workshop ...... 67 through Advanced Independent Study ...... 54 Photoshop or Elements Basics ...... 76 Studio Painting and Drawing ...... 62 Spicy Argentine Tango! ...... 87 Yoga Flow and Form Workshop ...... 68 Saturday Morning Wheel: Beginning Pinhole Photography ...... 74 through Intermediate ...... 52 Studio Pastel Painting ...... 58 Yoga Basics for Everyone Workshop ...... 84 Kilnformed Glass Baskets Workshop ...... 68 Pinhole Photography Workshop ...... 78 Ballet Summer Figure and Studio Painting ...... 57 Yoga fo r A l l Leve l s ...... 84 Mother’s Day Gift Workshop ...... 68 Platinum/Palladium Seminar ...... 75 Adult Ballet ...... 83 Adult Ballet Tone and Stretch ...... 83 92 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 93 Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc.
REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Glen Echo Park Class Registration Form Spring & Summer 2013
Registration Policies and Procedures Office Use Only *For Living Classrooms, Adventure Theatre MTC and The Writer’s Center registration information, see their listings in this brochure. Reg# ______Registration for classes listed in this brochure will begin February 2, 2013. Please visit www.glenechopark.org for details. COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER STUDENT Notes: R RI To register or download additional registration forms, visit www.glenechopark.org. STUDENT NAME
The following instructions apply to registration for all courses EXCEPT those offered by ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC, LIVING CLASSROOMS Last Name ______First Name ______and THE WRITER’S CENTER. For these groups, please see respective listings in this brochure and contact them directly to register. Email ______Ways to Register: Class Registration Fee A nonrefundable Registration Fee of $12.00 applies to each student Address ______Online registration is simple and secure: and is applied per registration (per separate registration form or per 1. Go to glenechopark.org to browse and search course offerings and online registration session); an individual student may sign up for City ______State ______Zip ______determine course availability. an unlimited number of classes within a single registration. This fee Home Phone ( ) ______Work Phone ( ) ______Cell Phone ( ) ______2. Select the course(s) in which you wish to enroll. ensures the viability of Glen Echo Park educational programs by con- 3. Log in using your email address and password or create a free tributing to the administrative costs associated with managing over DOB (if under 18) ______Guardian name: ______online account. one thousand courses each year. Registration fees are nonrefundable 4. Pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card via except when a class is cancelled by Glen Echo Park. our secure web payment system. Please complete this optional section: 5. Receive a confirmation email. Refund Policy Questions? Call us at 301.634.2226. If you wish to withdraw from a class or workshop, you must sub- Age: 0–4 yrs 5–17 yrs 18–29 yrs 30–44 yrs 45–64 yrs 65–74 yrs over 74 yrs mit your request in writing. Email notification will ensure the most Race: Asian or Pacific Islander African American or African descent Hispanic or Latino White Other Alternate registration methods prompt response to your request, but other forms of written noti- Registration forms may be submitted by fax (301.634.2260) or by fication are acceptable, as well. When withdrawing from a course, How did you receive/find our catalog?Mail www.glenechopark.org at the Park Arts Council Do & Go Ad mail (mail to: GEPPAC, attn. Registrar, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen include the student’s name, telephone number, course title and start (AHCMC) Flyer Echo, MD 20812). Registrations may also be completed over the date, and reason for withdrawal. Please note that registration fees are Event/festival (outside the Park) local library art supply store e-mail other ______phone by calling 301.634.2226. Payment is due in full at the time of nonrefundable except when a course is cancelled by Glen Echo Park. registration. Written notification of withdrawal must be received by the Class Name Class Start Date Class Start Time Cost following deadlines: Registration for Social Dance Classes s DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO CLASS OR WORKSHOP FULL TUITION REFUNDED ______Students may register for social dance classes at the door on the first minus a $20 cancellation fee. night of the series, although pre-registration is still recommended. s DAYS PRIOR TO A CLASS AND UP TO HOURS AFTER THE FIRST CLASS ______Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to register at the tuition refunded, minus $20 cancellation fee. ______door. NOTE: Registration for some dance workshops will take place s DAYS PRIOR TO A WORKSHOP SORRY NO REFUND ONLY at the door. Such instances are noted in the description of the s HOURS AFTER FIRST CLASS OR LATER SORRY NO REFUND %XAMPLE FOR ______class online and in the catalog. a class with tuition of $100, you would receive an $80 refund Subtotal TUITIONn CANCELLATION FEE IF YOU CANCEL OR MORE Become a Glen Echo Park Partnership Member and Support the Park! Member Coupons DAYS IN ADVANCE TUITIONn CANCELLATION FEE IF YOU With your fully tax-deductible Partnership Membership donation of Donation Each member coupon may be used to waive a single registration fee. cancel 7 days in advance or up to 24 hours after the first class, $35 or more now, the Partnership will waive one $12 registration fee Add Registration Fee $12.00 You must mail or deliver your coupon with your registration form and $0 if you cancel more than 24 hours after the class begins. for this registration. See page 4 for more information about Member (waive if making a donation of $35 or more now levels and benefits. or if Partnership Member Coupon is attached) and payment. Coupons may not be used with faxed, phone or online s 2EGISTRATION FEES CAMP DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE #AMP FEES Total registrations. See membership pages for details. are noted in course descriptions. Gift Certificates Transfer Policy CASH: $50 or less, deliver to Partnership office during office hours. Gift certificates for classes are available for purchase in person at the Course tuition and registration fees are nontransferable. If you wish to CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO GEPPAC. Partnership or by phone: 301.634.2226. Gift certificates are appli- move to another class, you must register for the new class separately Send payment to GEPPAC, Attn. Registrar, Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. cable to any course except those offered by Adventure Theatre MTC, and request a refund for the original class. See above for refund policies. Credit Card: Cardholder Name as it appears on card (print) ______Living Classrooms and The Writer’s Center. Class Cancellations Master Card or Visa Discover Exp ______/______(month/year) Office Hours/Location The Partnership reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet The Glen Echo Park Partnership office is located in Suite 210 of the minimum enrollment. Enrolled students will be notified in advance American Express Exp ______/______(month/year) North Arcade Building. Office hours are Monday through Saturday of class cancellations. 10am to 6pm. Signature: ______Date:______If paying by credit card, you may register online, fax your registration form to 301.634.2260, or call GEPPAC at 301.634.2226. Park Closing/Inclement Weather Please sign and date Release of Liability on the reverse side of this form. Classes, dances and theatre performances are all subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or other events beyond our control. To learn the status of events and classes, call the 24-hour Park Closing Hotline at 301.320.2330. The recording is updated by 7am for daytime activities and by 3pm for Please read our registration procedures and policies section on page 94. evening events. A make-up date will be offered for all classes and workshops cancelled due to weather, subject to availability of space in the Park. 94 www.glenechopark.org www.glenechopark.org 95 REGISTRATION/LIABILITY WAIVER
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc. 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 301.634.2222 www.glenechopark.org Release of Liability I certify that I am a Student or the parent/legal guardian of a Student enrolled in an activity at a Glen Echo Park location. I am over the age of eighteen (18) and competent to execute this Release either on my own behalf or on behalf of the below listed Student. Student and Parent, including their heirs, representatives, agents, beneficiaries and assigns, understand and expressly assume all risks, including but not limited to, death, bodily injury or property damage occurring as a result of contact with other students, instructors, materials, tools, equipment, and other objects located in or near the classroom, or the Student’s physical condition or physical limitations involved in connection with instruction, at the Glen Echo Park facilities. The Student/Parent warrants that Student is physically able to participate in all activities involved in instruction and assumes the risk of such. The Student/Parent waives all claims arising out of such activities at all Glen Echo Park locations whether caused by negligence or otherwise, and whether for bodily injury, property damage, or loss or otherwise, which the Student/Parent may ever have against the Glen Echo Park Partnership, the National Park Service, and Montgomery County, Maryland, the instructors, their successors, and assigns, and their officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents, and their heirs, executors, and administrators. Student, including his/her heirs, representatives, agents, beneficiaries and assigns hereby agree to indemnify and save harmless the National Park Service, and Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc., its officers, organizers, board members, directors, shareholders, agents, servants, employees and assigns from any and all actions, damages, claims, demands, costs or expenses whatsoever, including but not limited to all actions, damages, claims, demands, costs or expenses whatsoever arising out of any instruction at Glen Echo Park locations, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, and whether for death, bodily inju- ry, property damage, loss or otherwise to the student. This is to include any and all actions, damages, claims, demands, costs or expenses whatsoever arising out of death, bodily injuries or property damage occurring as a result of contact with other students, instructors, equip- ment, materials, tools, and other objects located in or near the classroom, my physical condition and/or my physical limitations. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, GEPPAC encourages each participant to consult his or her physician concerning fit- ness to participate in the program. The participant consents to emergency treatment. The participant also consents to GEPPAC’s use of any photographs taken or videotapes made of the program and included in GEPPAC publications and communications. If the participant is a minor, the parent or guardian approves his or her participation in the program. Neither the instructor nor the staff are responsible for children prior to or after the scheduled program. I expressly warrant that I am legally competent to execute this release, and that I have fully informed myself of its contents and meaning.
Release of Liability: Required for all Students Student Name (Please print) ______
Student Signature (if student is over 18)______
Guardian Signature (if student is under 18)______
Guardian Name (if student is under 18)______
Emergency Contact: Name ______
Phone # ______Relationship ______
Date ______96 www.glenechopark.org