Ongoing Programs:
American Visionary Art Museum
Shiny, Happy Things
Program Level: J, C, S
An exciting day with Bob Benson learning how to make your own “flashies”: dynamic, sparkling decorations made from mirrors, marbles and such. Each participant will receive instructions on cutting and assembling glass and mirrors. Everyone will walk away with a finished product to keep and dangle.
Fee: $300 for artist fee and supplies and $10/participant. Fees include workshop and museum visit.
Where: American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
When: Call to schedule
Register: Contact Heather Skane at 410-244-1900, ext. 247 or admin@avam.org
Vendor Information: www.avam.org
Barbara El-Wilson
Dollelicious Making Workshop
Program Level: All
Sugarfoots is now proud to offer a mini doll making class for all doll enthusiasts.
Fee: $10.00/participant
Sugarfoots Story-Theatre Workshop
Program Level: All
Sugarfoots Story-Theatre workshop is an engaging one-hour program which teaches participants the art of telling a good story. Program consists of projection exercises, group movement to a rhythmic reggae beat, story demonstration, writing stories, and performing! Girls will be encouraged to find their own voices within their stories. This is aimed for developing a strong sense of self for girls to confidently address any audience.
Fee: $15.00/participant with a minimum of 15 attendees.
Where: At your location
When: Call to schedule
Register: Contact Barbara El Wilson at 202-723-8890 or customerservice@sugarfoots.com
Vendor Information: www.sugarfoots.com
Clay Cafe Studios
Ceramic Painting Party
Program Level: All
Ceramic painting fun for the entire troop. Includes party area, studio staff will provide hostess an overview of ceramics/pottery and kiln
Fee: 10% discount on pottery pieces and ½ off the regular studio fee of $6 per person.
More Glass Fusion
Program Level: All
Learn the art of creating with kiln-fired glass. Learn glass cutting techniques and the basics of glass fusing while creating a kiln-fired plate.
Fee: $18.50/participant
Where (2 locations):
101 N. Maple Ave., Falls Church, VA 22046 or
13894 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151.
When: Call to schedule. Monday-Friday 11:00 am-7:00 pm.
Register: Call Falls Church (703) 534-7600 or Chantilly (703) 817-1051. A $25 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a date/time. Patches are available for purchase (based on availability).
Vendor Information: www.claywire.com
Creative Memories
Memory Keepers
Program Level: B, J, C, S
This program teaches girls the four basics of scrapbooking by allowing the girls to work on a scrapbook inset that can take home.
Fee: $12/girl; adults free.
Where: At your location.
When: Call to schedule
Register: Contact Eurona Tilley at 703-340-8375 or eetilley@hotmail.com
Vendor Information: www.mycmsite.com/euronatilley
Gemma di Lernia Designs
Make Your Own Jewelry
Program Level: B, J, C, S
Program consists of a presentation of between 45-60 minutes on the history of jewelry and the jewelry industry. Participants will then make a necklace by selecting a natural gemstone from a selection of 20 different gems. The setting of the necklace and the chain are Sterling Silver. Customized programs can be arranged upon request for a fee.
Fee: $15/girl
Where: At your location
When: Call to schedule
Register: Contact Tony di Lernia at 301-928- 3370 or adilernia@adelphia.net
Greenbelt Community Center
Art Badge Workshops
Program Level: B, J
Have fun learning new skills while making beautiful projects to take home. Classes meet in our spacious studios and are led by our talented art faculty. For Brownies our 2-hour complete-badge workshops includes: Art-to-wear, Colors and Shapes, Puppets, dolls and plays, and Sew Simple. For Juniors we cover the Jeweler, Visual Arts, Prints and Graphics, Drawing and Painting, and Sew Simple requirements.
Fee: $10/girls; minimum 12 required. Adults free. Fee inlcudes all materials, healthy snack, and Participation Patch.
Brownie Dance Badge
Program Level: B
Workshops are held in our beautiful dance studio and led by our award-winning faculty. 75-minute complete-badge workshops. Choose either Creative tive Movement where girls will learn jazz and ballet techniques, play a dance game, and read and choreograph a classic dance story. Or chose Movie Musical where girls will learn jazz and ballet steps, watch clips of move musicals, and choose one piece to learn and perform.
Free: $8/girl (12 girl minimum). Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl. Smaller troops may be combined.
Broadway Basics
Program Level: J
During the 75 minute class, girls will learn tap, swing, and square dancing, culminating in a Broadway Dance performance for parents/leaders.
Fee: $8/girl. Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Around the World
Program Level: J
Workshops are held in our beautiful dance studio and led by our award-winning faculty. During this 60 minute workshop, girls will explore dance styles and musical traditions from each continent.
Fee: $6/girl. Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Dance of the Decades
Program Level: J
Learn dance moves from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s! Then teach these moves to family and friends at a special dance party. This is a two hour program.
Fee: $10/girl. Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Ceramics
Program Level: J, C, S
Ceramics workshops meet in our spacious studios and are led by our talented ceramics faculty. Two 2-hour visits include: clay care, studio and kiln tour, interviews with potters, and lessons in hand-building, tile, and pottery-wheel techniques. Each girl may choose to fire and glaze 3 projects.
Fee: $20/participant. Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Polymer Clay Creations
Program Level: C, S
Learn techniques for making beautiful beads and sculptures with this brilliant-colored crafting medium. The results are stunning! Taught by a professional sculptor in our spacious art studios. Partially fulfills jewelry, artistic crafts, or visual arts IP’s. 2-hour workshop.
Fee: $12/participant. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Careers in Dance Workshop
Program Level: C, S
Learn about the life of a dancer- from training, to performance, to administration. Interview a professional dancer, study video clips and resumes, and complete a special project. Fulfills career component of Invitation to the Dance IP.
Fee: $6/girl. Adult chaperones free. Includes participation patch for each girl.
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
When: At your troop’s convenience; Call to schedule.
Register: Contact Monica Mische 240-542-2060; mmische@greenbeltmd.gov
Vendor Information: www.greenbeltmd.gov/arts
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
In Faberge's Workshop
Program Level: J
Girl Scouts will explore the Museum's collection of sumptuous jewelry and fanciful gifts, including those created by imperial Russia's most famous jeweler, Peter Carl Faberge. Afterwards, Girl Scouts will make their own Faberge-style creations.
Fee: $8/girl; 3 chaperones free. $12/additional adult.
When: Call to schedule. Program available year-round Tuesday-Saturday, except in January.
Garden Journeys: Discovering the Japanese-style Garden
Program Level: J
Discover the beauty, tranquility and whimsy of Hillwood's Japanese-style Garden! Girl Scouts will explore the garden, listen to traditional Japanese haiku and write their own poetry. Afterwards, Girl Scouts will create a miniature Japanese-style garden to take home.
Fee: $8/girl; 3 chaperones free; $12/additional adult.
When: Call to schedule. Program not available on Sundays or Mondays. Program offered September through mid-November and April through June.
Bridging Ceremony Location
Program Level: All
The beautiful redwood half-moon bridges in Hillwood's Japanese-style Garden are the perfect place to hold your troop's bridging ceremony.
Fee: $50 flat fee for Girl Scout Troop.
When: Call to schedule. Program available year-round Tuesday-Saturday, except in January.
Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
Register: Contact Arthur Kim at 202-243-3917 or akim@hillwoodmuseum.org
Vendor Information: www.hillwoodmuseum.org
Imagine That
Contemporary Ceramic Studio
Program Level: All
Not only can you design and paint a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself or someone else, but you can also choose from our collection of ready-made gifts. From piggy banks to Italian dinnerware, the selection is huge and the possibilities are endless. Earn your badges in a fun and creative way. After a brief tutorial and lots of fun painting, we'll take the troop on a tour of the kiln room. Earn your Pottery Badge or donate piece to charity as service project.
Fee: $10-$15/participant depending on project. Patch is included with fee.
Where: 14 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
When: Call to schedule
Register: Call 571-258-1258 or email imaginethatleesburg@att.net
Vendor Information: www.imaginethatleesburg.com
The Mud Hut
Contemporary Ceramic Studio
Program Level: All
This is an introduction to the medium of ceramics. We educate troops on the process of getting raw clay to bisque, show them the kiln room, talk about the process of firing and provide them with the fired raw clay piece (bisque) to color (decorate/paint) with glaze. During the adding of color to the bisque, we teach design techniques such as mask and peel, bubbles, banding, drawing, scratching and designing. We have Mud Staff to support color selection and to help through the design and technique process.
Fee: Base price is $16/participant. Price may vary depending on options chosen.
Where: 3231 Spartan Rd., Olney, MD 20832
When: Call to schedule
Register: Call 301-260-8786
Vendor Information: www.mudhutstudios.com
Origami Grace
Easy Origami for Kids and Teens
Program Level: B, J
Origami is fun and easy to learn! Girl Scouts will fold 5-8 different shapes using origami paper and gift wrap. A take-home kit with instructions and practice paper is provided. Program tailored by age group; older scouts may select origami ornaments or jewelry. Applicable for Brownies Color & Shapes Try It or Junior Art in 3D Badge. Program length is 1 hour.
Fee: $10/participant; minimum of $80 for event.
Easy Origami Notecards
Program Level: All
Make beautiful, one of a kind origami notecards. Girl Scouts will fold origami pieces and create several blank notecards, using collage, rubber stamping and paper layering. Perfect to use or to give as a gift. A take home kit with instructions & origami paper will be provided. Program tailored by age group. Program length is 1 hour.
Fee: $12/participant; minimum of $90 for event.
Where: At your location in Fairfax County/Eastern Loudoun County
When: Call to schedule
Register: Call Grace Wolf at 703-217-1877 or email gracehwolf@aol.com.
Pottery Playground, LLC
Paint Yourself Silly
Program Level: All
Used for special occasions, or simply to place on the wall and enliven her bedroom décor, girls paint a self portrait on large dinner plates! If they would like, other girls in the troop will help decorate each other's plates, giving each other very special memories and a one-of-a-kind gift to be loved during childhood and beyond!
Welcome to My Room!
Program Level: All
Girls' individuality and personal style shine through when they make their own bedroom door "Welcome" signs! Large-sized plaques (in various shapes) are painted in bold colors and adorned with Add-On pieces (cute miniature ceramic sculptures). By using chalkboard paint, girls can turn their signs into message boards, too!
Fee: $20/participant; $10/travel fee
Where: At your location in Northern Virginia
When: Call to Schedule
Register: Contact Valerie Christy at 703-878-4FUN or email potteryplayground@yahoo.com
Vendor Information: www.potteryplayground.us
Tudor Place House and Garden
Architecture Everywhere!
Program Level: Junior
Become an architect at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden while fulfilling all of the requirements for the Architecture Badge. At Tudor Place, girls will explore architectural styles from around the world found in the Georgetown neighborhood. After experiencing architecture firsthand, Girl Scouts will put their own creativity to work by designing a house and garden.
Where: Tudor Place
1644 31st St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
When: Program available Monday-Friday, 10:30-5:00; Saturdays, 10:30-3:00. Call to schedule.
Fee: $8/girl; 2 troop leaders admitted free. $6/additional adult
Register: Contact Talia Mosconi at 202-965-0400, ext. 110 or tmosconi2@tudorplace.org tmosconi2@tudorplace.org
Vendor Information: www.tudorplace.org
VisArts Center
Kids Create! Girl Scout Workshops
Program Level: All
We offer amazing art experiences for all Girl Scout levels. Explore the visual arts and experiment with new art media and techniques. Girls will leave with a better understanding of the visual arts and have their own creation to take home with them- not to mention a well earned patch!
Fee: $12/girl; fee includes art materials, programming, and patch.
Where: 9300 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
When: Weekday afternoons; call to schedule.
Register: Contact Rachel Minkoff at 301-869-8623 or outreach@visartscenter.org
Vendor Information: www.VisArtsCenter.org
Washington National Opera
Art Of Opera
Program Level: B, J
Explore the exciting world of opera by earning an Art of Opera Patch. Troops can earn their patch through hands-on activities that focus on the different responsibilities and jobs within opera productions. Learn about costume and set design, writing your own opera and singing techniques. All activities can be completed from anywhere in the world. The program also fulfills a number of different Try-It and Badge requirements.
Fee: $8/participant; fee included patch.
Where: At your location.
When:Call to schedule.
Register: Call 202-448-3462 for information.
Vendor Information: www.dc-opera.org
Young Artists Theatre
Drama Workshops
Program Level: All
A one hour interactive workshop onstage at our theatre, providing Girl Scouts with an opportunity to explore their creativity and experience performing in an entertaining format.
Fee: $ 125 for up to 12 girls; $6/additional girl. Discount given when you attend a live show in addition to the workshop.
When: Ongoing; call the schedule.
Where: Route 29 & 216, Cherry Tree Center, West Laurel, MD
Register: Call 301-604-2844 or email contactus@yatheatre.com
Vendor Information: www.yatheatre.com
