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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 beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...
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. Topics will include still life composition, understanding light and reflectors, creating mood and storytelling, and using props and backgrounds, as well as tips for flowers, ...
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 beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...
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 quilting motifs and discover ways hand quilting can be a central design element in quiltmaking. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 will be discussed, with opportunity to explore alternative techniques and materials. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent. Please bring the following materials to class: Safety glasses ...
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, and simple soldering will be covered. Ideal for the new or novice jeweler, this class emphasizes safety, tool mastery, and skill development while supporting you ...
Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or paint. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, “paint” with soft, colorful wool fibers, layering and blending them to form a stunning, textured ...
Spend the weekend creating with your kid! Work together, get your hands messy, and learn handbuilding fundamentals while making trendy gnomes with a holiday twist in this workshop for adult/child ...
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 ...
Experience the magic of transparent watercolor while transforming drawings from observation into vibrant and expressive paintings inspired by nature and the landscape. Learn introductory watercolor techniques and advance your skills ...
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, ...
Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...
Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...
Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs ...
Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...
Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus ...
Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs ...
Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus on composition and creating light and movement within a watercolor painting while taking inspiration from nature and the landscape. Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or equivalent ...
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal in this Saturday workshop. Continue in your journal making journey by exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies. NOTE: This workshop will take a lunch break ...
Explore printing without a press! Gel printing is a quick and fun way to try out texture and color in multiple variations. Prints can be overprinted to make a complex design or used as fodder for collage or mixed media drawings. You will leave with a stack of prints after this Saturday afternoon workshop. All ...
Work on your oil painting projects and receive individual instruction. Students drive the topics, and the instructor will demonstrate various techniques in oil painting; discuss different substrates, color mixing, and composition; and work with you to tailor the class to your specific questions and goals. All skill levels welcome. Please bring to class materials that ...
Explore the genre of fantasy through composition, storytelling, details, and more! Students will drive the content, so bring works in process and ideas you've been wanting to create. Receive guidance from the instructor and feedback of your peers to strengthen your work. Previous basic drawing experience required. Bring drawing materials that support your projects. Visit ...
Interested in painting but not sure where to start? Start with the basics: color theory! Learn how to paint reflected light, create convincing illusions, and bring vibrancy to your artwork, all through the application of color! This course will cover the basics of acrylic painting, but the focus will be on color theory and how ...
Independently refine ceramics skills and bring your personal visions to life in a supportive open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous wheel throwing classes required, as well as knowledge of cone 6 clay and understanding of glazes and glaze application. Tuition includes up to 25 lbs. of ...
Unleash your creativity to create a trio of unique vase designs with abstract forms! Perfect for potters of all skill levels, this course is a great introduction to handbuilding techniques. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. Delaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces after they have ...
Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of perspective, shading, composition–and how to draw what you see, not what you think you see–while working in pencil and charcoal. Please bring the following materials ...
Join a fun and welcoming environment where you have permission to play with new materials, experiment with processes, and generally get hands-on to stretch your skills and creativity. Put your phone down for a couple of hours and focus on trial and error with something new, including mixed media, painting, collage, unconventional materials, wool felting, ...
Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape paper into beautiful and colorful designs. All skill levels welcome. Please bring the following materials to class: Quilling kits (with paper and tools included) Quilling comb Estimated maximum cost: $35 Visit our homepage at delaplaine.org or call 301-698-0656 x366 for information on weather related ...
Would you like to confidently and expressively render the figure? Join this course to learn and develop your eye and skill sets in a positive environment and working from a ...
