Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. Collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...
Explore the pros and cons of the many adhesives used in mixed media work, from ModPodge to plant-based glues, gel medium, Yes! Paste, spray adhesive, and even caulking. Dull? Hardly! ...
Explore relief printmaking using linoleum in this Saturday workshop. In this process, linoleum is removed with gouges to create the design or image to be printed from the remaining raised ...
Let’s get out and about downtown Frederick and take incredible photos of Carroll Creek, historic architecture, alleys, murals, parks, foliage, and more! Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera ...
Learn the basics of hand quilting in this beginner-friendly Saturday afternoon workshop. We will cover techniques for threading your needle, tying a quilter's knot, and adding beautiful lines of stitching ...
Experiment with a variety of fun and unexpected materials to create one-of-a-kind prints. Use food, Lego printing plates, found objects, and gelli plates as well as many other non-traditional items. ...
Learn the basics of drawing with pen and ink in this beginner-friendly introductory course. Start by developing techniques through drawing still life arrangements in black and white, then build on ...
Independently refine ceramics skills and bring your personal visions to life in a supportive open studio environment. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and will receive as ...
This class will begin by discussing the anatomy and planes of the head, then work from a live model each session to create a charcoal drawing. Techniques of charcoal drawing ...
Continue exploring the pottery wheel and all the opportunities for creation! Advance your skills and build on intro techniques. Prerequisite: Introduction to Wheel Throwing or equivalent. Tuition includes all supplies, ...
Learn basic wood turning techniques and familiarize yourself with a lathe as you turn a 4- to 6-inch wooden bowl. This one-day introductory workshop is taught by the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club, whose mission is to educate its members and the public on the art and craft of woodturning. Tuition includes all supplies. Bring your own ...
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and ...
Working from plaster casts of sculptures by artists such as Rodin, Carpeaux, and Michelangelo, create your own copy in clay while learning about proportions, anatomy, expression, and art history. Demonstrations ...
In this beginner friendly oil painting class, explore how to paint a portrait and capture a true likeness. Learn about the anatomy of the head, expressive mark-making, and color theory ...
Join other homeschoolers to dive into a different artist, method, or medium of art! By the end of each month, you’ll have completed works of art for your homeschool portfolio. ...
Build a tasteful side table using traditional joinery. Learn the fundamental elements of joinery and have creative control of the elements of the build. This class will teach you a ...
Get messy and have a lot of fun making a bright, one-of-a-kind masterpiece as you build confidence and creativity and learn about color theory in a playful, engaging way. Complete ...
Explore symmetry by designing your own colorful paper mandala. Start with a paper circle and fold and cut into fractional sections to reveal repeated patterns, combining art and math in ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...
Bad weather doesn’t have to stop your photography. Discover how to turn a simple table, a window, and everyday objects into a creative home studio in this Sunday afternoon workshop. ...
Build on the foundations of basic hand quilting skills and learn different ways to mark a quilt for quilting. In this Saturday afternoon workshop, experiment with different thread weights and ...
Continue to develop your skills in jewelry fabrication. Class sessions will include reviews and demos of essential techniques such as soldering, stone setting, and bezel making. Ideas for new directions ...
Join other homeschoolers to dive into a different artist, method, or medium of art! By the end of each month, you’ll have completed works of art for your homeschool portfolio. ...
Bundle up as we photograph over 20 boats with their elaborate lighting displays, all located on Carroll Creek! For this one-evening workshop, we will start in the classroom to cover the appropriate camera controls, then head outside to capture unique photos of the stunning fleet. We will also take classic light trail photos along Market ...
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication to create a forged cuff bracelet, a stack of bangles, earrings, or a soldered chain necklace. Techniques such as piercing, drilling, sawing, stamping, annealing, ...
Calling all elves! Join us for another year of one of our most popular children’s programs, Secret Elf Workshop! The best gifts are the ones you make, so travel up to the North Pole (a.k.a. our 3rd-floor studio) to create arts and crafts that you can give as holiday gifts. Space is limited, and registration ...
Design a snowy scene through the perspective of a window using mixed media and collage processes. Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration. If your child is added to the workshop, you should receive an email notification mid-week before the workshop. If ...
Create this cozy winter cardinal using fun mixed media techniques to create shape, texture, and lots of color! Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration. If your child is added to the workshop, you should receive an email notification mid-week before the ...
Calling all elves! Join us for another year of one of our most popular children’s programs, Secret Elf Workshop! The best gifts are the ones you make, so travel up ...
