Studio Arts
Yellow Barn Studio
Painting and drawing classes at Glen Echo Park, one of the DC area's largest programs, welcoming to beginners.
Editor's note
Yellow Barn is one of the DC area's largest painting programs, with over 70 classes per week and a long-running presence at Glen Echo Park. The setting, a historic arts park, not a commercial studio, gives it a distinctive character.
New to this?
This studio welcomes beginners. No prior experience required.
What to expect your first visit
- Register through glenechopark.org, classes sell out, especially in spring and fall
- Review your class description carefully for a materials list; most classes require you to bring your own paints, brushes, and paper
- Allow extra time to locate the Yellow Barn building within the Glen Echo Park grounds
- Wear clothes that can get paint on them
Best for
Adults who want focused painting and drawing instruction in a dedicated studio setting, including newcomers serious about building technique.
What to expect
Classes meet weekly over several sessions, combining instructor demonstrations and technique guidance with supervised practice in watercolor, oil, drawing, or printmaking. Introductory classes cover foundational topics, basic drawing skills, color mixing, composition, at a pace suited to adult learners.
Workshop-style and focused, with a mix of serious hobbyists and developing artists working alongside each other. The Glen Echo Park setting gives it an atmosphere unlike a typical commercial studio.
What to bring
Drawing or painting materials listed in the class description, paper, paints, brushes, and sketchbook vary by course.
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Details
Level
All levels
Location
Glen Echo
Maryland
How to book
Online registration (via Glen Echo Park)
Details are maintained by community members and may change. Check the studio's website for current offerings.