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  • September 2025
  • Sat 27
    Gala Artwork
    September 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

    Oz Gala

    Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

    Oz Gala Our Best Yet! More than a hundred Delaplaine supporters and friends followed the Dela-brick Road on September 27, 2025 to celebrate our 39th year of bringing visual arts opportunities and experiences to the Frederick region and raise critical funds for our Community Engagement programs! Attendees enjoyed delicious cuisine by Canapes Catering and danced ...

    $125.00
  • October 2025
  • Sat 18
    Yablonsky Photographing Frederick Architecture & Public Art
    October 18, 2025 – October 25, 2025

    Photographing Frederick: Architecture & Public Art

    Explore taking photographs of the historic buildings, sculptures, murals, and architectural details that reflect Frederick's rich history and creativity. The first session will begin with a discussion on the techniques and camera settings that will allow you to emphasize the design and essence of your subjects. Then head outside to photograph around Carroll Creek, Patrick ...

    $80.00 – $105.00
  • Mon 27
    Kindness in the throes of disagreement
    October 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Playing With Charcoal

    Intimidated by charcoal or want to experiment with drawing on different surfaces? Join our Contemporary Innovations Artist, Erin Fostel, to play around with charcoal in this beginner-friendly evening workshop! Make a gradient scale, learn blending, experiment with different papers, and build and subtract tone with a leaf drawing. Tuition includes all supplies.

    $50.00 – $75.00
  • Wed 29
    BYOS Man In Seventeenth Century Costume Paul Gavarni Walters Museum
    October 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    BYOS: Costumed Figure Drawing

    One model, three Halloween costumes. Bring your artistic media of choice and get in the spooky (or silly) spirit with a live figure drawing model clothed in a series of costumes. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged. Artists must provide their own supplies; easels are available.

    $8.00 – $10.00
  • November 2025
  • Sat 1
    Modler Splotch Monster HS
    November 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Splotch Monsters

    Thurmont Regional Library 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, United States

    Explore the Splotch Monster images of Virginia-based artist Steve Loya and take a nod from the century-old parlor games of the Surrealists to invent an array of characters. Processes will include collage, experimenting with watercolor, and embellishments in ink.

    Free
  • Sat 1
    Hinton Portrait
    November 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Mixed Media Self-Portrait Exploration

    Thurmont Regional Library 76 E Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, United States

    Self-portraits can be so much fun! Using a variety of mediums, including pencil, oil pastels, watercolor paints, and more, artists will leave this workshop with their very own artwork featuring themselves!

    Free
  • Sat 8
    Cook Drawing the Costumed Long Pose
    November 8, 2025 Drawing the Costumed Long Pose

    Drawing the Costumed Long Pose

    Working in charcoal, create large, developed drawings of models in costumed scenarios. Areas of focus for this weekend workshop will include blending techniques, tonal range, and composition. Previous drawing experience highly recommended. Tuition includes model fee and all supplies. NOTE: This course takes place on Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday on ...

    $150.00 – $175.00
  • Sat 8
    Prokop Intro to Sewing
    November 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Intro to Sewing: Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine

    If you are new to sewing or need a refresher, this one-afternoon afternoon workshop will take you from threading your machine to making a drawstring bag. Learn the tools and terms to get you creating! Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them. A limited number of machines ...

    $60.00 – $85.00
  • Sat 15
    Carins Messy Mixed Media Morning
    November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Messy Mixed Media Morning

    Spend the morning getting messy! Experiment with a variety of mediums and tools as you dive into the exciting world of messy art projects. These activities are more than just fun; they are a gateway to learning and imagination. Tuition includes all supplies.

    $50.00 – $60.00
  • Sun 16
    Clustered Spires Quilt Guild
    November 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Scandinavian Star Ornaments

    Create a beautiful "quilt" star to be used as an ornament or decoration in this afternoon workshop! This method uses a traditional Scandinavian technique to weave and fold strips of fabric instead of sewing them. Tuition includes all supplies.

    $60.00 – $70.00
  • Sat 22
    McGraw Evening on the Wheel
    November 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    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 ...

    $80.00 – $105.00
  • December 2025
  • Mon 1
    Yablonsky Night Photography Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
    December 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Night Photography: Sailing Through the Winter Solstice

    Bundle up as we photograph over 20 boats with their elaborate lighting displays, all located on Carroll Creek! 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 do classic light trail photos along Market and Patrick Streets, taking ...

    $60.00 – $85.00
  • Sat 6
    Modler Collaborative Drawing Game HS
    December 6, 2025

    Collaborative Drawing Games

    Play a variety of collaborative drawing games with other students to create unpredictable works of art! The Surrealists en Masse and Lynda Barry will be some cultural exemplars discussed while we have fun in this camp focused on process, experimentation, and collaboration.

    Free
  • Sat 6
    Recurring Programs & Events
    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Secret Elf Workshop

    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 holidays gifts. Space is limited. Registration required. ...

    $10.00
  • Sat 6
    Steele Snow Day Dachshund
    December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Snow Day Dachshund

    Design a dachshund pup playing in the snow using paint techniques and paper collage!

    Free
  • Sat 6
    Recurring Programs & Events
    December 6, 2025 @ 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm

    Secret Elf Workshop

    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 holidays gifts. Space is limited. Registration required. ...

    $10.00
  • Fri 12
    December 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Artobus: The Phillips Collection

    Join us on a visit to The Phillips Collection, a century-old collection of modern and contemporary art originally founded by Duncan Phillips and housed in his former home in Washington, DC. Following Phillips’s unconventional approach to exhibitions, galleries are frequently rearranged to facilitate new conversations between artworks and fresh experiences for visitors. On view during ...

    $73.00 – $93.00
  • Sat 13
    Modler Linocut Printmaking Basics
    December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Linocut Printmaking Basics

    Explore basic approaches to linoleum block printmaking in this weekend workshop perfect for beginners! Learn how to carve the block to create a design that uses your own personal subject matter, then ink and print the block to create your final artwork. Tuition includes all supplies.

    $110.00 – $135.00
  • Sat 13
    Lohr Egg Painting Mar 2025
    December 13, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Eastern European Eggs as Christmas Ornaments

    Discover the Eastern European art of pysanky, wax-resist egg decoration that can be used to create Christmas ornaments! Traditionally involving the application of hot wax with a stylus, pysanky often features folk designs in geometric, plant, animal, and symbolic motifs. In this afternoon workshop, you will progress through the egg waxing and dyeing process, with ...

    Free – $100.00
  • Sat 13
    December 13, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – December 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

    Magnetic Wood Shelves

    Create a beautiful, functional wall shelf with magnetic hangers, perfect for displaying your child's artwork, daily affirmations, or cafe menus! In this fun, beginner-friendly weekend workshop, build a clean, modern piece that makes swapping out prints a breeze. Great for any space that needs a touch of charm and flexibility. Tuition includes all supplies.

    $120.00 – $145.00
  • Sun 14
    Lohr Egg Painting Mar 2025
    December 14, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Eastern European Eggs as Christmas Ornaments

    Discover the Eastern European art of pysanky, wax-resist egg decoration that can be used to create Christmas ornaments! Traditionally involving the application of hot wax with a stylus, pysanky often features folk designs in geometric, plant, animal, and symbolic motifs. In this afternoon workshop, you will progress through the egg waxing and dyeing process, with ...

    $75.00 – $100.00
  • January 2026
  • Sat 3
    Jan 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Colorful Wool Snowballs

    Learn the art of shaping soft, colorful, wool fibers into a round, tactile sculpture in this fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll leave with a wool ball as unique as you!

    Free
  • Sat 3
    Jan 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Fabric Self-Portrait

    Explore the art side of quilting by creating a self-portrait from fabric! This technique uses fusible webbing instead of sewing, allowing your imagination to be the limit. Students should bring a printed close up of their face that can be cut up as needed. Or email a photo to the Instruction Manager in advance for ...

    Free
  • Sat 3
    Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    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: Solo exhibiting artists Maremi Andreozzi, Anne Boyer, and Alfred Groff will discuss their history as artists and the works in ...

  • Sat 3
    Jan 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    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: Bilateral drawing with visiting artist Jessie Bunk Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. At least one adult must be present ...

  • Sat 3
    Jan 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibition Openings

    Exhibition Openings

    View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE

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