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Apr 13 - Apr 14, 2019
On April 13 and 14, celebrated figure artist, Susan Lyon, will share her techniques for creating visually and emotionally powerful portraits in a two-day oil painting workshop at the Yellow Barn Studio at Glen Echo Park.
On Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, the Friends of the Yellow Barn are please to present a workshop with Susan Lyon. In this two-day oil painting workshop, celebrated figure artist Susan Lyon will share her techniques and thought processes for creating visually and emotionally powerful portraits. The class will focus on taking the basics of drawing to the next level as one moves beyond a mere technical rendering of the live model to a true personal expression. Lyon will demonstrate the ... view more »
$350 for the two-day workshop. The price includes the Saturday evening lecture and reception. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.
Additional time info:
Registration for the workshop includes entry to the Susan Lyon lecture from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. A reception follows from 7:00 to 8:30.
Glen Echo Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812 (this is the intersection of Goldsboro Rd and MacArthur Blvd).
From Northern Virginia, take Route 495 to the exit for the Clara Barton Parkway toward Washington, DC. Take the Exit for Glen Echo. Left at the stop sign on MacArthur Blvd. and left into Glen Echo Park. The Yellow Barn is next to the stone tower.
From Rockville, take 270 South to 495 south toward Northern Virginia. Take the exit for Glen Echo and the Clara Barton Parkway. Exit at Glen Echo and proceed to the stop sign on MacArthur Blvd. Take a left into Glen Echo Park.
From Silver Spring, take East West Highway to Bethesda, turn onto Old Georgetown Road then take a left on Wilson Lane. Follow Wilson Lane for a few miles to MacArthur Blvd. Turn Left onto MacArthur Blvd, then turn right into Glen Echo Park's free parking lot.
Using Public Transportation, take Montgomery County Ride-On bus #29 operating daily from the Friendship Heights metro station on the Red Line.
For further inquiries relating to directions or Glen Echo Park, please call the National Park Service at: 301-492-6229.