Visual Arts & Music Classes for Adults & Teens
Arts and Media
CLAY SCULPTURE
Clay Sculpture
Maud Taber-Thomas
Class 1: Th, Oct 31-Nov 21, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
$160
Class 2: Th, Oct 31-Nov 21, 7-10pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Class 3: Th, Feb 6-27, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Class 4: Th, Feb 6-27, 7-10pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Relaxed workshop for beginners to advanced. Create fgure studies or busts using a life model. Work on your own ideas using photos or sketches or follow a formal course of instruction. Works can be fred. $90 studio fee payable to instructor at frst class (model fee included). More info: m.taber.thomas@gmail.com. Ages 14-18 must have parental consent. 4 sessions.
MIXED MEDIA
Mixed Media/Collage Workshop
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
Workshop 1: Sa, Nov 9, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Workshop 2: Sa, Feb 8, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
$75
Art Warm-Ups in Mixed Media/Collage $185
Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
Workshop: M, Jan 27-Feb 10, 1:30-4pm, Online
“So Fun!” Get ready to jump into art. Warm up prompts give you a chance to explore materials and may be a starting point for new artwork. Experiment with shape, color, sketching and mixed media techniques. Instructor will email a supply list. For all skill levels. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 3 sessions.
MOSAICS
Introduction to Mosaics Workshop $180
Shona D’Cruz
Workshop: Th, F, Sep 19-20; Th, 10am-5pm; F, 10am-12pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Working in mixed media can be liberating. Experiment with materials (dry and wet) to create unique collages. Add textures and layers including photo transfers. All skill levels are welcome. Dress for mess. Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor. More info: marcieplusart@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
Create an 8 x 8 inch piece of mosaic art work for indoor display, using a variety of materials such as stained glass, vitreous tiles and other beautiful glass. Have fun while you learn to cut glass and build your piece, tessera by tessera. You will learn about design, adhesives, preparing substrates for indoor use, etc. You will also learn how to grout and fnish your piece. Simple design options will be provided by the instructor if students do not have one of their own. Completed pieces will be grouted on the second day. A separate $65 supply and tool loan fee is payable to the instructor on the frst day of class. Please note that tools may not be borrowed for overnight use. More info: bluehyacinthmosaics@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
Classes with the Zoom icon next to the title are taking place online.
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music ARTS AND MEDIA
Mosaic Tapestry Workshop
Bonnie Fitzgerald
$275
Workshop: Sa, Su, Oct 19-20, 10am-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Construct beautiful mosaic tapestries for interior display. Perfect for the person who loves quilting, patterning, bling and glitz! Included in supply fee is a generous selection of glitzy glass, ceramic and glass tiles, ball chain, costume jewelry, beads and more as well as a properly prepared substrate and tool loan. Our adhesive is pre-colored thinset mortar and we embed our tesserae into the “setting bed.” Supply Fee $85 payable to instructor. No experience necessary. More info: maverickmosaics.com. Minimum age 16. 2 sessions.
PAPER ARTS
Layered Paper Art Workshop: $75
Trees in Autumn
Ronni Jolles
Workshop: Sa, Oct 5, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Come to a fun paper art workshop where we’ll let the trees and autumn colors inspire our works of art. Using hundreds of kinds of paper, you’ll create a textured and unique piece of art as you rip, cut, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. This workshop is for both beginners and for those who have taken prior workshops. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
Layered Paper Art Workshop: $75
Italian Townhouses
Ronni Jolles
Workshop: Sa, Nov 16, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Come to a fun paper workshop where charming Italian townhouses will be our inspiration- with laundry lines and fower boxes! You’ll be using hundreds of kinds of paper to create a unique and textured work of art. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. For beginners and for those with prior experience. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
Layered Paper Art Workshop: $75 Poppies by the Water
Ronni Jolles
Workshop: Sa, Dec 14, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
Create a beautiful piece of art inspired by poppies by the water! At this fun and playful paper art workshop, you’ll create a textured and unique piece of art, capturing the beauty of poppies by the water. You’ll rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. For beginners or for those with prior experience. More info: RonniJolles. com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
Layered Paper Art Workshop: $75 Village on a Hill
Ronni Jolles
Workshop: Sa, Jan 11, 1-4pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
We will create a textured and unique piece of art–inspired by a European village on a hill. You will rip, cut, manipulate, and glue layers of paper to an 8” x 10” stretched canvas. Supplies provided, and a supply fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor at the start of the workshop. For beginners or for those with prior experience. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
RONNI JOLLES
Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music ARTS AND MEDIA
Layered Paper Art Workshop: $110
1 Point Perspective & Lavender Fields
Ronni Jolles
Workshop: Sa, Feb 22, 12-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Rooms 202 & 203
It is almost magic to learn and understand 1-point perspective. It is amazing to learn why things like they do as they go further away, and 1 point perspective is the key. After we’ve mastered the basics, we’ll use our newly learned skills in the creation of a piece of Lavender Fields. Be prepared to learn, and to create a spectacular piece of art with layered paper. More info: RonniJolles.com; RonniJolles@gmail.com. Minimum age 14. 1 session.
SCREEN PRINTING
Introduction to Screenprinting Workshop $75
Clare Winslow
Workshop 1: Su, Sep 15, 1-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Room 202
Workshop 2: Su, Oct 6, 1-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Room 202
Workshop 3: Su, Nov 10, 1-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Room 202
Workshop 4: Su, Jan 26, 1-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Room 202
Workshop 5: Su, Feb 9, 1-4:30pm, Arcade Bldg.; Room 202
Learn the basics of screenprinting. Use a simple stencilmaking process that allows you to start working quickly and experience the addictive fun of screen printing. You will learn how to prepare images by cutting a stencil and printing a single color (layer) with water-based inks on paper. Each student will leave with several prints of their design, along with their very own silkscreen to keep! A $60 materials fee payable to the instructor in the classroom (Venmo/Zelle preferred). Beginners welcome. More info: clarewinslow1@gmail.com. Minimum age 16. 1 session.
RONNI JOLLES
CLARE WINSLOW
Glen Echo Park Partnership
Registration Policies & Procedures
Registration for classes listed in this catalog will begin August 7, 2024. Online registration only. The following instructions apply to registration for all courses EXCEPT those offered by ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC. Please contact them directly to register.
Ways to Register:
Online registration is simple and secure:
1. Go to glenechopark.org to browse and search course offerings and determine course availability.
2. Select the course(s) in which you wish to enroll.
3. Log in using your username and password or create a free online account.
4. Pay with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card via our secure web payment system.
5. Receive a confirmation email. Questions? Call us at 301.634.2255.
Alternate registration methods
Registration forms may be submitted by mail (mail to: GEPPAC, attn. Registrar, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812). Registrations may also be completed over the phone by calling 301.634.2255. Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
Registration for Social Dance Classes
Students may register for social dance classes at the door on the first night of the series, although pre-registration is still recommended. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class to register at the door. NOTE: Registration for some dance workshops will take place ONLY at the door. Such instances are noted in the description of the class online and in the catalog.
Member Benefits
All Members receive a $3 discount on every class tuition for you and your immediate family. See membership pages at glenechopark.org/membership for details.
Office Hours/Location
The Glen Echo Park Partnership office is located on the second floor of the North Arcade Building. Office hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Class Registration Fee
A nonrefundable $15 Registration Fee per quarter applies to each registration (per separate registration form or per online registration session); an individual student may sign up for an unlimited number of classes within a quarter and be subject to a single fee. This fee ensures the viability of Glen Echo Park educational programs by contributing to the administrative costs associated with managing over one thousand courses each year. Registration fees are nonrefundable except when a class is cancelled by Glen Echo Park.
Refund Policy
If you wish to withdraw from a class or workshop, you must submit your request in writing. Email notification to registrar@glenechopark.org will ensure the most prompt response to your request, but other forms of written notification are acceptable, as well. When withdrawing from a course, include the student’s name, telephone number, course title and start date, and reason for withdrawal. Please note that registration fees are nonrefundable except when a course is cancelled by Glen Echo Park.
Written notification of withdrawal must be received by the following deadlines:
• 8 days or more prior to class or workshop: full tuition refunded minus a $20 cancellation fee.
• 7 days prior to a class and up to 24 hours after the first class: 50% tuition refunded, minus $20 cancellation fee.
• 7 days prior to a workshop: sorry, no refund.
• 24 hours after first class or later: sorry, no refund.
• Registration fees & camp deposits are nonrefundable. Camp fees are noted in course descriptions.
Transfer Policy
Course tuition and registration fees are nontransferable. If you wish to move to another class, you must register for the new class separately and request a refund for the original class. See above for refund policies.
Class Cancellations
The Partnership reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet minimum enrollment. Enrolled students will be notified in advance of class cancellations.
Glen Echo Park Partnership
Registration Form
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture Inc. COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER STUDENT
CASH: $50 or less, deliver to Partnership office during office hours.
CHECK PAYABLE TO GEPPAC.
Send payment to GEPPAC, Attn. Registrar, Glen Echo Park , 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812. Credit Card: Cardholder Name as it appears on card (print)
If paying by credit card, you may register online, or call GEPPAC at 301 634 2255
Please sign and date Release of Liability on the reverse side of this form. Office Use Only Reg# Notes: R RI Member Price Partnership Members receive a $3 tuition discount per class. Donate $35 or more to become a Member now.
Please read our registration procedures and policies section
Glen Echo Park Partnership Registration, Class Policies, Terms & Conditions
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD 20812 | 301.634.2222 | glenechopark.org
Students enrolling in classes and programs through the Glen Echo Park Partnership (the Partnership) accept these Registration and Class Policies as part of the terms and conditions of their registration.
Registration Fee: A non-refundable Registration Fee of $15 per quarter applies to each separate registration (per registration form or per online registration session); individual students may sign up for an unlimited number of classes within a single registration.
Class Cancellations: The Partnership reserves the right to cancel classes that do not meet a minimum enrollment at the discretion of the Partnership. Enrolled students will be notified in advance of class cancellations. Class tuition is refunded when a class is cancelled by the Partnership.
Refund Policy: To cancel your registration, notify the Registrar in writing at registrar@glenechopark.org. Refunds are issued according to the following schedule:
• Withdrawal 8 days or more prior to class or workshop: full tuition refunded minus a $20 cancellation fee.
• Withdrawal 7 days prior to a class and up to 24 hours after the first class: 50% tuition refunded, minus $20 cancellation fee.
• Withdrawal 7 days prior to a workshop: sorry, no refund.
• Withdrawal more than 24 hours after first class or later: sorry, no refund.
• Registration fees and camp deposits are non-refundable. Camp fees are noted in course descriptions.
• Course tuition and registration fees are nontransferable.
Class Policies: The Partnership and its partners offer non-accredited classes and workshops to the public. Because group cooperation is essential for a successful learning environment, the Partnership reserves the right to remove a student from a class or workshop if an instructor believes, in their sole discretion, that a student’s behavior disrupts the learning environment. Students with special needs, or their parents or guardians, should contact the instructor prior to registration to discuss any accommodations that might be needed for successful participation in a group class. The Partnership reserves the right to substitute an appropriate instructor when necessary and to change a program location when needed. Please be mindful of class start and end times. Neither the Partnership nor the instructor are able to provide pre-or post class care, unless part of a scheduled program.
Likeness Release: The Partnership and instructors reserve the right to make recordings (by use of any media) of a student’s work, voice, actions and/or likeness (collectively “Likeness”) and to use such recordings in promotional, marketing, or other printed or electronic media communication. In consideration of participating in the class(es), the undersigned, on behalf of themselves or their child under the age of 18, hereby consents to the making of such recordings and releases the Partnership and its instructors from any and all liability arising out of any recording, use, or distribution of the student’s Likeness.
Release From Liability: I wish to register to participate in one or more classes offered by Glen Echo Park or to register my child who is under the age of 18. I understand that some of the activities involve risks including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, or property damage. I also understand the importance of following all instructions, heeding all safety warnings, and not engaging in any activity I am not able to perform safely based on my physical condition or otherwise.
In consideration of participating in the class(es), the undersigned, on behalf of themselves or their child under the age of 18, agrees not to make any claim against, and to release from any liability, the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, the United States Government, Montgomery County, Maryland, the class instructors, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents (the ”Released Parties”) arising out of participation in class activities, whether caused by the instructor’s negligence or otherwise, and whether for bodily injury, death, property damage, or loss of any kind or nature, including, without limitation, claims concerning the right of privacy and/or publicity arising from the recording, use or distribution of the student’s Likeness.
I certify that I understand the terms of this Release from Liability, that I am age eighteen (18) years or older, or the parent/legal guardian of the student identified below and authorized to execute this Release from Liability on their behalf. This Release will bind me, my representatives, successors, heirs, and assigns.
Student Name (Please print) _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature (if student is over 18)________________________________________________________________________________
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Glen Echo Park Partnership VISITOR INFORMATION
Visitor Information
Directions to the Park
BY CAR: When traveling via car, please use this GPS address for the main parking lot: 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD
From the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495), take exit 40 on the outer loop or exit 41 east on the inner loop. Take Clara Barton/Cabin John Parkway to the MacArthur Blvd/Glen Echo exit. Make a left onto MacArthur Blvd. Cross Goldsboro Road and then make a left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public parking lot.
From downtown Washington, take Massachusetts Avenue northwest, to its end at Goldsboro Road, turn left, and continue to MacArthur Blvd. Turn right on MacArthur Blvd and take an immediate left onto Oxford Road where you will see our public parking lot.
For Drop Off/Pick Up and Ridesharing Apps, you can use the street address of 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 and meet your ride in front of the large neon sign by the entrance that is visible from MacArthur Blvd.
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Take Montgomery County Ride-On bus #29, operating daily from Friendship Heights and Bethesda metro stations on the Red Line. For information on rates and schedules, follow this link to Route 29 information on www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Free Parking
Free parking for Glen Echo Park is in a public parking lot located just of MacArthur Blvd on Oxford Road, across from the Glen Echo Shopping Center. From the parking lot, walk along the path across the Minnehaha Creek bridge and into the Park. Please do not park in “permit only” areas or the town streets near the Irish Inn.
Accessible parking can be found in two locations:
Permit Parking Lot at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Drive through the permit parking lot to reach the accessible spaces, which are located near the iconic Glen Echo Park neon sign. A parking permit is not required to use the accessible parking spaces. This location is the closest to Park facilities.
Main Parking Lot at 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812. In this large parking lot, the accessible spaces are located close the entrance to the Park.
Information & Assistance
• Handicapped accessible restrooms are located in the Arcade Building, the Spanish Ballroom and the brick building located next to the Carousel.
• For Emergencies requiring police, fre, or rescue assistance, contact the US Park Police: 202.610.7500.
• Fire and Ambulance: 911, preferably from a landline. See our map of building and studio locations on the next page.
