*Each class is designed to be taken for multiple sessions. The theme will be consistent, but each session will have different projects.
Mathematical Art! (Ages 5-8) $125 for 3 sessions
Mondays, 5-6 PM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building, Room 201
Deepen your appreciation for the intersection of art and math! Create captivating geometric paintings on canvas and delve into concepts like symmetry and patterns. Utilize tools such as protractors, compasses, and rulers, exploring mathematical fundamentals like measurement, counting, and geometrical shapes—all while fostering creativity! All materials included.
- Class 1: Monday, September 9,16, 5pm – 6pm, Coming Soon
- Class 2: Monday, October 7,21,28,(no class Oct 14), 5pm – 6pm, Coming Soon
- Class 3: Monday, November 4,18,25 (no class Nov 11), 5pm – 6pm, Coming Soon
- Class 4: Monday, January 6,13,27 (No class Jan 20), 5pm – 6pm, Coming Soon
- Class 5: Monday, February 3,10,24 (no class Feb17), 5pm – 6pm, Coming Soon
Middle School Mixed Media (Ages 11-15) $185 for 4 sessions
Tuesdays, 4:30-6 PM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building, Room 201
Enhance your understanding and appreciation for art history while adding breadth to your portfolio! You will create fantastic works of art inspired by important masterpieces using a variety of media. This after-school program is ideal for the artistic middle school student who wants to expand their expertise in the arts and learn more about art history in the process. This class will have fantastic projects, done under the guidance of a professional artist and art educator. All materials included.
- Class 1: Tuesday, September 3,10,17,24, 5-6:30 pm, Coming Soon
- Class 2: Tuesday, October 1,8,15,22, 5-6:30 pm, Coming Soon
- Class 3: Tuesday, October 29, November 12,19,26, (No class Nov 5), 5-6:30 pm, Coming Soon
- Class 4: Tuesday, January 7,14,21,28, 5-6:30 pm, Coming Soon
- Class 5: Tuesday, February 4,11,18,25, 5-6:30 pm, Coming Soon
Deco Arts Toddler Class (Ages 18 months-3 years) $185 for 4 sessions
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 AM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building., Room 202
Discover the world of art alongside your little one! Join our engaging class, where your toddler and a caretaker will delve into the realms of colors, shapes, and textures through hands-on experiences. Each week there will be a different art project, a sensory play experience, an interactive group art piece, as well as learning through play opportunities. Parents, Grandparents, or Caregivers are expected to stay and participate alongside their young artists. This class is designed to be taken for multiple sessions. Every month will have different projects. All supplies are included in the tuition. Tuition covers one parent/guardian and child pair.
- Class 1: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-11:30am, Arcade Bldg.; Room 201
- Class 2: Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 10am-11:30am, Arcade Bldg.; Room 201
- Class 3: Wednesday, October 30, November 6,13,20, 10am-11:30am, Arcade Bldg.; Room 201
- Class 4: Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 10am-11:30am, Arcade Bldg.; Room 201
- Class 5: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-11:30am, Arcade Bldg.; Room 201
Elementary Book-Making, Mixed Media, & Architecture (Ages 5-10) $185 for 4 sessions
Wednesdays 5-6:30 PM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building., Room 201
This rotating series of classes offers three unique experiences made to be taken sequentially or as one-offs. In September, January, and May, join us for Sketchbook Making, where participants craft their own sketchbooks and embellish them with collages, watercolors, and sketches under the guidance of experienced art teachers. In October and February, explore the world of Mixed Media, experimenting with techniques like marbleizing paper, silk screen printing, and painted paper collages. In November and April, budding architects can join our Architecture class to create miniature buildings using cardboard, clay, and paint, transforming their imaginative designs into tangible structures with expert guidance. All supplies are included in the tuition.
- Class 1: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 5pm-6:30pm, (Sketchbooks)
- Class 2: Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 5pm-6:30pm, (Mixed Media)
- Class 3: Wednesday, October 30, November 6,13,20, 5pm-6:30pm, (Architecture)
- Class 4: Wednesday, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 5pm-6:30pm, (Sketchbooks)
- Class 5: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-5pm-6:30pm, (Mixed Media)
Comic Book Creation (Ages 8-12) $175 for 4 sessions
Thursdays, 5-6:30 PM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building, Room 201
Enhance your understanding and appreciation for comic books and graphic novels! Your student can create fantastic characters, cover art, and a comic book of their own. This after-school class is ideal for your artistic elementary school student who loves reading and storytelling. We will learn vocabulary surrounding comic book creation and your student will be empowered to create their own world through the art of storytelling. This class is designed to be taken for multiple sessions. Every month will have different projects.
- Class 1: Thursday, September 5, 12, 19, 26 5pm – 6:30pm
- Class 2: Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 5pm – 6:30pm
- Class 3: TueThursdaysday, November 7, 14, 21, December 5 (No class Nov 28) 5pm – 6:30pm
- Class 5: Thursday, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 5pm – 6:30pm
- Class 6: Thursday, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 5pm – 6:30pm
Elementary Architecture, Book-Making, & Mixed Media (Ages 5-10) $185 for 4 sessions
Saturdays, 10 AM-12 PM, Glen Echo Park, Arcade Building., Room 201
This rotating series of classes offers three unique experiences made to be taken sequentially or as one-offs. In September, January, and May, join us for Sketchbook Making, where participants craft their own sketchbooks and embellish them with collages, watercolors, and sketches under the guidance of experienced art teachers. In October and February, explore the world of Mixed Media, experimenting with techniques like marbleizing paper, silk screen printing, and painted paper collages. In November and April, budding architects can join our Architecture class to create miniature buildings using cardboard, clay, and paint, transforming their imaginative designs into tangible structures with expert guidance. All supplies are included in the tuition.
- Class 1: Saturday, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 10am-12pm, (Book-Making)
- Class 2: Saturday, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 10am-12pm, (Mixed Media)
- Class 3: Saturday, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 10am-12pm, (Architecture)
- Class 5: Saturday, January 4, 11, 18, 25, 10am-12pm, (Book-Making)
- Class 6: Saturday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 10am-12pm, (Mixed Media)