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 →
