The Goldfinch Studio and Gallery
7215 Mountain Church Road
Middletown, Maryland 21769
Goldfinch Studio and Gallery is an inspiring mountain hub for creativity. Located in Middletown, Maryland, picturesque Appalachian vistas surround the studio. Join acclaimed painter Walter Bartman at this creative country getaway, which hosts weekly workshops and classes suitable for all levels. As with all of our studios, Goldfinch offers classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and drawing, with a special emphasis on plein air painting, and especially Walt’s favorite subject, cows.
Our Gallery features the work of Walt Bartman. If you are looking to collect Walt Bartman’s work, please visit us when you are in the area. Many of the works available are local scenes of beautiful Middletown Valley. The Gallery is open by appointment by calling 240-626-4981.
Full List of Walt Bartman’s Current and Upcoming Classes
Click on the class title to visit the Glen Echo website where you may register.
Registration questions? Please email registrar@glenechopark.org or call (301)634-2255.
SPRING CLASSES
Virtual Landscape Painting Mondays $350.00
Walt Bartman
M, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
4/17/2023-6/26/2023
Virtual Landscape Painting Tuesdays $350.00
Walt Bartman
Tu, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
4/18/2023-6/20/2023
Virtual and Offsite Sunset Painting $350.00
Walt Bartman
Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
4/18/2023-6/20/2023
Offsite Landscape on Location $350.00
Walt Bartman
W, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
4/19/2023-6/21/2023
Onsite Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting $350.00
Walt Bartman
W, 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
4/19/2023-6/21/2023
Virtual Learn to Work with Opaque Watercolor- Gouache $350.00
Walt Bartman
Th, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
4/20/2023-6/22/2023
SPRING WORKSHOPS
Offsite Sunset Painting on the Potomac Workshop $125.00
Walt Bartman
Sa, Su, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
5/20/2023-5/21/2023
TILGHMAN ISLAND SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Offsite Paint the Chesapeake on Tilghman Island $250.00
Walt Bartman
F,Sa,Su, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
6/2/2023-6/4/2023
Offsite Paint the Chesapeake on Tilghman Island $250.00
Walt Bartman
F,Sa,Su, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
7/21/2023-7/23/2023
Offsite Paint the Chesapeake on Tilghman Island $250.00
Walt Bartman
F,Sa,Su, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
8/18/2023-8/20/2023
SUMMER CLASSES
Virtual Landscape Painting Tuesdays $210.00
Walt Bartman
Tu, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
7/18/2023-8/22/2023
Virtual and Offsite Sunset Painting $210.00
Walt Bartman
Tu, 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
7/18/2023-8/22/2023
Offsite Landscape on Location $210.00
Walt Bartman
W, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
7/19/2023-8/23/2023
Onsite Landscape, Figure & Studio Painting $210.00
Walt Bartman
W, 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
7/19/2023-8/23/2023
Virtual Learn to Work with Opaque Watercolor- Gouache $210.00
Walt Bartman
Th, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
7/20/2023-8/24/2023
History of the Goldfinch Studio
The Goldfinch Studio and Gallery was founded in 2014 by Walter Bartman, a resident of the Middletown area for thirty years. He wanted to open his studio in Middletown Valley because of its inspiring vistas. Everywhere you look is a painting.
Nestled at the foot of the Appalachian Trail and surrounded by cow pastures, the Goldfinch Studio breathes art. Classes and workshops are offered during the week and on weekends throughout the year.
The Goldfinch Studio is comprised of two studios for small classes in figure, still life, and landscape painting for students 16 years of age and older.

Join us at Goldfinch Studio!
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