Spring Design+Build Is Now In Session

The Spring 2026 Design+Build will focus on creating a conservation landscape for the parking lot at BlackRock Center for the Arts. High school students spend five Saturdays designing and installing the project to help improve the Seneca Creek watershed.

Through the Community Design Lab’s Spring 2026 Design+Build program, students will learn design skills, work as a team, and make a visible impact in their community. Participants can also earn up to 20 hours of Montgomery County Student Service Learning (SSL) credit through this program.

The Spring 2026 Cohort is in session from February 21st through March 21st.

Open to:

Teens, ages 13-19, in Montgomery County, especially those in Germantown and Upcounty Montgomery County
Students curious about art, nature, design, or their community
No experience required, just ideas and positive vibes.
Need-based transportation support is available.

Interested in the next session?

Apply here

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We have free nature art programs for young people, and adults and seniors.

And, we come to you!

I loved this session. It allowed me to Play! Using non-traditional tools for art, like natural dyes, was great. Duct tape your inner critic!

DESign+Build

Spring Design+Build Is Now In Session

Interested in the next session?

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

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Design Your World

Find your inspiration with the Community Design Lab!

Explore our Programs

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Design+Build

Creative Mischief

Creative Mischief

Second Bloom

Creative Mischief

Second Bloom

host a workhop

We have free nature art programs for young people, and adults and seniors.

And, we come to you!

I loved this session. It allowed me to Play! Using non-traditional tools for art, like natural dyes, was great. Duct tape your inner critic!

DESign+Build

Spring Design+Build Is Now In Session

Interested in the next session?

APPLICATIONS Are Closed

Our Partners

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