Glen Echo Classes Washington, DC

Dating back to the early 1900’s up through the 60’s, Glen Echo Park was the go-to spot for DC residents and others who were looking for gleeful carnival and amusement park activities, including the roller coasters and the vintage variety of attractions. Today a photographer can create a dream like narrative using the charming structures as subject...

A basic introduction to the potter's wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware.  Tuition includes tools and supplies.  For students attending Middle and High School. Teen classes do not include open...

Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers.  Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of instructor.   Students may only enroll in one handbuilding...

For the novice student interested in learning the basics of glassblowing and building skill. There will be demonstrations and lectures by the instructors with a focus on learning through doing. The use of color will be introduced and teamwork will be emphasized.

This class is open to students who have progressed beyond the intermediate level. The class focuses on advanced soft shoe dances, and slow speed hard shoe dances, as well as figures. Prerequisite: Existing Culkin Adult dancer or permission of instructor. 

Open to adult students who have completed at least one year of beginner class. The class covers intermediate level soft shoe dances and traditional, fast speed, hard shoe dances, as well as figure dances. Prerequisite: Existing Culkin Adult dancer or permission of instructor.

Irish Dance is a jumping, stamping, fast moving, fun traditional dance form with intricate footwork. Learn beginning techniques and steps of a new dance each session. Take as many or as few sessions as you like: Session 1: Reels Session 2: Jigs Session 3: Figures No experience necessary.

This exciting 1-day workshop will introduce you to the world of glassblowing. Includes demo by the instructors & discussions of studio equipment, techniques, safety & the history of glass. Come with questions. You will then have a chance to experience glassblowing when you create a piece of your own. Wear cotton clothing & closed-toed...

Ongoing adult students of GEP may pursue Independent Study during Spring and Summer classes; however, there will be NO instruction. Independent Study students may use the studio during the time for which they registered and during open studio hours. Eligibility: ongoing students or students with at least 1 previous handbuilding class at GEP. No new...

These are exciting times to be a screenwriter. With more shows and television channels than ever, the opportunities for inventive ways of storytelling increase daily. This hands-on workshop will guide beginning and intermediate screenwriters through the process of crafting a professional-grade screenplay and/or TV pilot.  Participants will examine...

Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers.  Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of instructor.   Students may only enroll in one handbuilding...

Intermediate and advanced techniques. This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration.  All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques.

Become a singing star! Sing songs from popular children's films while having fun learning to breathe and care for the young voice and reinforce the elements of music. Performance for parents and friends at last class. This class applies the fundamentals of Level 1 and 2 in a vocal performance setting. Prior Conservatory Kids classes not required.

Sing, clap, dance, play to music of all styles: movie, classical, popullar, traditional children's music. Awakens awareness of the elements of music (pitch, rhythm, tempo, timbre; enhances range of motor and learning skills. Perfect for siblings. Class may be repeated multiple times. For caregiver and child.