All guardians welcome!
Caretakers, relatives, uncles, aunts, grandparents, or family friends!
Tuition includes 1 Adult + 1 Child. All materials are included!
Silkscreening on Paper
Sunday, September 6th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, November 1st • 11 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 5–11
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
A playful introduction to basic silkscreen techniques. Families will craft stencil designs and create multiple prints using studio-prepared screens.
Suminagashi Paper Marbling
Sunday, September 20th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, November 15th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 5–11
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Learn the ancient Japanese art of floating ink on water to create stunning marbled papers. Create decorative sheets that can later be used for cards, book covers, or more.
Iris Paper Folding
Sunday, September 20th • 2-3 pm
Sunday, October 25th • 2-3 pm
Sunday, November 15th • 2-3 pm
Guest instructor: Nicole Gauvin
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 9–12
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Discover the art of Iris Paper Folding in this hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how simple strips of paper can be folded, layered, and arranged to create a beautiful three-dimensional spiral design. Put your new skills to use by creating a seasonal greeting card to celebrate the autumn months – choose from a September apple, October pumpkin, or November leaf design.
Polymer Clay Magnets
Sunday, October 4th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, November 29th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 6–12
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Sculpt small decorative magnets using simple shapes and texture tools. Pieces not baked in class will be available to pick up at the studio throughout the following week.
Printmaking
Saturday, October 17th • 1 pm – 3pm
📍 Glen Echo Arcade Building –
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Ages 8-11
$105 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Create bold and beautiful prints together in this hands-on parent-child workshop! Learn the basics of rubber block printing, from carving simple designs into soft printing blocks to inking and pressing your own unique prints. Each participant will design and print their own artwork on paper and leave with a set of hand-pulled prints to keep or share. No experience needed – just bring your creativity and get ready to make something special side by side!
Printmaking & Stamps
Sunday, October 18th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday, December 13th • 11 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 6–12
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Create stamps with foam or rubber carving blocks, depending on age/skill level, and print a fun and colorful series of artwork.
Halloween Mask Making
Saturday, October 24th • 3 pm – 4:30 pm
📍 Emma’s Art Studio – 4931 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
Ages 5–10
$95 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Get into the Halloween spirit with the festive and spooky mask making workshop! Whether it’s kooky or scary, you can follow your heart and create something to wear to enhance a costume or stand alone as a fun dress up item. Materials provided.
Watercolor & Ink Nature Studies
Saturday, November 21st • 1 pm – 3pm
📍 Glen Echo Arcade Building –
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Ages 8-12
$105 (Includes 1 Adult + 1 Child)
Explore the magic of watercolor and ink by painting natural objects like leaves, flowers, or feathers. Experiment with washes, fine line details, and even a little splashy abstraction. A great way to slow down and observe the world together!