Glen Echo Photoworks

06/11/2026

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Beat Ya Feet turns 20, Threads screens at AFI, Mehrnam Rastegari, Jen Psaki talks with Billy Eichner, Blacklisted, and Seeing in B&W.

06/10/2026

Step back into the tactile, alchemical world of 19th-century photography in this hands-on weekend course focused on the tricolor gum bichromate process. Over two days, participants will explore the full workflow of creating multicolor prints using traditional materials—pigments, gum arabic, and dichromate sensitizer—layered by hand to build up cyan, magenta, and yellow separations from digital negatives. Learn the full workflow of this expressive alternative photographic technique and take home your own unique prints. $50 lab fee at first class for individual pigment set payable to instructor. We hope to see you there!

06/09/2026

Last chance to sign up for the Photoworks at Glen Echo Park Summer Camps for 2026! We offer a variety of camp courses for children age 9-18 that focus on different photography topics that will engage and inspire your child. Swipe this post to see what camps are available for this summer. To find out more info you can click on the link in our bio which will take you to our website. Hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

https://www.glenechophotoworks.org/summerschool2026juriedcall

05/25/2026

Photoworks is proud to present Seeing in B&W, its 2026 Juried Exhibition, illustrating the purity of vision and composition of an image, where color is completely unnecessary. The exhibition will be on view from June 6 through July 12, 2026, at Photoworks in Glen Echo Park.
Juried by accomplished photographer Richard Batch, Seeing in B&W brings together a group of local photographers whose work has been recognized by a national photography magazine. An Opening Reception and Gallery Talk will take place on Saturday, June 6, from 4–6 PM, offering visitors an opportunity to meet participating artists and hear insights about the work on view.
Featured Artists include Craig Nedrow, Michael Goulding, Leslie McGregor-Landerkin, Christine Franklin, Vincent Smith, Sherry Gray, Frank Aquino, Tom Sliter, Prescott Lassman, Alan Simmons, Carl de Moor, William Dusterwald, and Richard Batch.

05/24/2026

Explore the bold beauty of the cyanotype process on a grand scale. Learn coating, exposure, toning, and presentation techniques while experimenting with scale, composition, and the poetic interplay of light and chemistry. $50 Lab fee payable to instructor on first day of class. Discover the timeless allure of Prussian blue in this hands-on exploration of large-format cyanotype printing. The course emphasizes both technical precision and creative experimentation—covering digital and analog negatives, material selection, brush and rod coating techniques, exposure calibration, toning methods, and archival finishing. This class meets on Tuesdays from June 16 to June 30 in the Photoworks Studio.

05/23/2026

This class explores the possibilities and implications of photography in near darkness and/or with long exposures. Students should be familiar with exposure controls and have a tripod. This class meets every other week on Tuesdays through Zoom starting on June 16 through August 11, 2026.

05/22/2026

Printing a photograph gives your image permanence. This workshop will create a workflow from image to print to better match what you see on your screen and allow you to explore different paper options to help tell your image’s story. Lightroom Classic subscription required. Students will learn about file preparation, color management, paper selection, and printer settings. Through hands-on experience, they’ll gain the skills to produce high-quality prints, mastering the basics of digital printing for both personal and professional use. This class will meet on June 13. 2026 in the Photoworks digital studio.

05/21/2026

Ready to share your photography with the world? This workshop guides you through every aspect of mounting a professional gallery exhibition, transforming your artistic vision into a polished, impactful show. We will cover all aspects of planning, selecting and sequencing, printing and sizing choices, and even artist statements, pricing and promotion. This class meets on June 7, 2026 in the Photoworks Studio.

05/20/2026

Are you new to the darkroom? In this class students will learn the fundamentals of black and white film photography. Upon completion, students will gain experience loading, exposing, developing, and printing with black and white 35mm film. Students are required to bring their own camera, film, and photographic paper, chemicals will be provided. This class runs from June 4 to August 6 from 6:00 - 10:00pm on Thursdays in the Photoworks darkroom.