Fuzzy Needle-Felted Friends
Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! We will be working ...
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30 events found.
Events
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Sunny Sunflower Collage
Use paint, markers, and colorful paper to create a multi-layered sunflower frame with fun patterns and mark-making.
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Art Matters Artist Talk
Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about ...
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Creative Outlet
Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! THIS MONTH: Create your very own artist trading cards to trade and collect with other artists Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. ...
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Downtown Frederick Artwalk
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Gift Gallery at the Delaplaine this month: Jessie Bunk The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
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Annual Art Symposium: The Business of Art
About the 2026 Symposium Building an artmaking business can be quite a challenge. How do you promote your artwork? Where can you find sources of funding? How do you protect your intellectual property? And how can you work efficiently both on creating artwork and managing a business? This year’s Annual Art Symposium explores where the ...
$50.00 – $75.00 -
Third Space Open Studio
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
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Block Party
Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United StatesVote for Your Favorites This 10-day public exhibition features creations made with interlocking blocks (such as LEGO®) and artworks inspired by the block theme. Brick aficionados of all ages are participating to show off their creativity and skill while helping to raise funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences. Visitors ...
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Artobus: Amy Sherald: American Sublime at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Travel with us to the Baltimore Museum of Art to see Amy Sherald: American Sublime, which traces the evolution of the artist, a defining voice of her generation who transformed American portraiture. The BMA was founded on the belief that access to art and ideas is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. It ...
$72.00 – $92.00 -
Watercolor, Collage, and Image Transfer Techniques
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this Saturday workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
$80.00 – $105.00 -
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Third Space Open Studio
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
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Friends Meeting School
An independent K–12 Quaker school
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Delaplaine Faculty Exhibition
Works in a variety of media A showcase of the talents of those who teach at The Delaplaine Arts Center, including painters, metalsmiths, photographers, sculptors, and more.
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Emerging Perspectives Exhibition
Works in a variety of media This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Visit Emerging Perspectives Exhibition page for more information. ABOUT THE JUROR: Steven Pearson is the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts and Professor of Studio Art at McDaniel College in Westminster, ...
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John Kachik – Heroes in America
Paintings A collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, philanthropy, and service who have made a mark on modern American history. They are not all American citizens or commonly perceived as heroes, but they have all made a tremendous impact and re-defined our understanding of their work ...
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Improv Quilt Block
Inspired by the beautiful works of the Gee's Bend quiltmakers, use an antique hand crank sewing machine to create an improvisational piece based on a traditional quilt block such as a log cabin.
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Pick a Nose Mural – FULL
Dig into this fun collaborative activity where designing a face takes a whole new direction! Start by picking a nose shape and use that as the launch point of creating your funny and funky portrait! This workshop is full.
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Art Matters Artist Talk
Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about two weeks later. THIS MONTH: Emerging Perspectives Exhibition juror Steven Pearson will discuss his work as an artist and art educator and present this year’s ...
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Creative Outlet
Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! THIS MONTH: Build a monochromatic assemblage sculpture in the style of Louise Nevelson Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one ...
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Exhibition Openings
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
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Invigorating Sketchbook Practices
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal. In this Saturday workshop, focus on addressing personal themes and concepts while exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.
$105.00 – $130.00 -
Cezanne Watercolor Tulips
Step into the world of Cezanne! In this hands-on workshop, create a springtime vase of tulips using watercolors as you explore color, shape, and line to create a vibrant still life! Build skills, connect with art history, and leave with a masterpiece that is uniquely yours!
$20.00 – $30.00 -
Afternoon on the Wheel
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 ...
$95.00 – $120.00 -
Third Space Open Studio
Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. Third Space is what you make it! Open to adult artists of any visual artistic medium. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their ...
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Art at Night: From Tablet to Technology, An Ekphrasis Event with the Teen Writing Club of the Maryland Writer’s Association
Join members of the Maryland Writers' Association Teen Writing Club as they present original ekphrastic work inspired by the Delaplaine’s 2026 Bettie Awards Winners. The members of the teen club have used various forms of technology, from pencil and paper to tablets, to compose their written responses to the artwork. FREE
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Sew Your Own Wrap Dress
Ready to move beyond basic pajamas and tote bags? Join us to create a timeless, universally flattering wardrobe staple: the wrap dress! This advanced beginner class focuses on leveling up your garment construction skills while making a dress you’ll actually want to wear.
$85.00 – $110.00 -
Intro to Photo Collage
Learn how the possibilities of mixed media can enhance your current art practice, whether it is painting, photography, or sculpture in this weekend workshop. Repurpose old paintings and photos as well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2-D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
$115.00 – $140.00 -
Intro to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
Create jewelry while learning fundamental metalsmithing techniques in this weekend workshop. Learn the basics of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, assembling, and soldering to create a pendant or charm that you can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies.
$110.00 – $135.00 -
Woodturning: Turn a Bowl
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.
$60.00 – $85.00 -
BYOS: Spring Florals Still Life
Join us for a still life open studio featuring a stunning, unique, and unconventional floral arrangement by Ellen Salvatore Florals. Artists must provide their own supplies, easels are available. Work on an existing project or start something brand new! Artists must bring their own supplies. Easels are available. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged.
$8.00 – $10.00