The Deco Arts Spring Break Camp week at Glen Echo Park, Maryland, was nothing short of spectacular for our young artists!
Art Madness
Registration Opens Today!
Are you ready for a creative adventure this spring break and summer? Look no further because registration for our exciting Deco Arts Spring Break Camp and Summer Camps is officially open today! Get ready to unleash your imagination, explore new artistic techniques, and create unforgettable memories with us.
A Mini Creative Journey: Miniature Marvels
Calling all young architects, engineers, sculptors! Every Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM, the Arcade Building in Glen Echo Park becomes a workshop full of tiny wonders. Welcome to Miniature Marvels, a weekend art class designed for ages 5-11, where young minds explore the magic of creating their very own miniature worlds. The class... Continue Reading →
Comic Book Creation for Young Storytellers
On the second floor of Glen Echo Park's Arcade Building, an exciting journey unfolds every Thursday from 4:30 to 6 PM. Welcome to the captivating world of Comic Book Creation, where young minds aged 8-12 come together to explore, create, and dive into the art of storytelling through comics and graphic novels. Crafting Characters and... Continue Reading →
Mathematical Art: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Math
In a quaint room nestled within Glen Echo Park's Arcade Building, a group of young artists aged 5-8 gather every Monday from 4:30 to 6 PM for a unique after-school experience - Mathematical Art. Packed with creativity, exploration, and a touch of geometry, this class aims to enhance the understanding and appreciation of both art... Continue Reading →
Papier Mâché All Day!
If you've seen my previous posts about my awesome teen camp, the Carousel of Animals Camp, you'll already know I love papier mâché with kids! At the Deco Arts Camp at Glen Echo Park, where young artists aged 6-12 embark on an awesome week of awesome art camp, we also get to play with papier... Continue Reading →
Embracing Self-Directed Artmaking
At the Deco Arts Camp at Glen Echo, creativity knows no bounds, and self-directed artmaking takes center stage! I am thrilled to share how I have devised a unique and empowering approach to art education, allowing campers to explore their creativity freely while still benefiting from structured and guided projects. Balancing Structure and Freedom Deco... Continue Reading →
An Artistic Journey through Time
At the Deco Arts Camp, the awesome art camp for elementary-aged artists, we've added a new project this year: landscape painting. It's an opportunity for young artists to explore the beauty of historic landscapes at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. Through the art of painting, we travel back in time to the Chautauqua Era of... Continue Reading →
Exploring the World of Masks: A Journey of Research and Creation
Hi Friends! I want to share the incredible journey my three sections of fourth-grade students embarked upon in the fascinating realm of mask making. Throughout this project, we focused on the crucial aspects of research and form, enabling the students to delve into the rich history and diverse cultural expressions of masks from around the... Continue Reading →
Bird on a STEM
I recently conducted a unit integrating art and STEM through an exploration of local birds. By combining elements of play, observation, and artistic expression, this unit not only engaged the students but also fostered cross-curricular connections. To kickstart the unit, we began by making our own binoculars. Using black paper rolls and vibrant washi tape,... Continue Reading →
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