Shop small this season and support local artists! Meet artist Mark Adler, who will be showcasing tiny paintings, perfect for gift giving during the holidays. This pop-up event totally supports the artist!
Kids (and adults!) can stop by the Delaplaine’s Francine Brady Art Carts during your next visit and get creative! The Art Carts offer two different activities each month. DEC 15 TO FEB 15: Play a role and photograph yourself like Cindy Sherman, our winter Artist of Inspiration. In addition, a video for one of the ...
Join Exhibitions Manager Corey Frey on a drop-in monthly Gallery Walk & Talk, a guided collaborative discussion about the exhibitions the Delaplaine has on offer that month. Explore the artists, their techniques, materials, and content, and process what you see, connect with, or even dislike in the work through collaborative meaning making. Meet in the ...
Work in a variety of media The annual FCAA exhibition features members’ artworks in a variety of media, including paintings, photography, mixed media, drawings, collages, ceramics, and sculpture. FCAA’s approximately 100 members range from casual painters to full-time professionals. Vote for your favorite piece at the front desk; the artwork with the most votes will ...
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Prints and sculptures Inspired by the reverberations between the natural and the constructed world, Shepardson creates prints and sculptures which hold images that are built through deconstructed and built layering. Emily will discuss the work in this exhibition at the Jan 2 Art Matters Artist Talk.
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Learn the art of paper quilling while you explore different rolls and techniques to make artwork from strips of colorful paper!
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 artist Emily Shepardson and members of the Frederick County Art Association will describe their artwork and studio practice. ...
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: Explore texture, line, color, and more to make an Eric Carle-inspired mixed media artwork. Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a table. ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! This month, meet our Sunday Artwalk artist, Hannah Kilburg, who will bring ornaments and journals. This pop-up event totally supports the artist! The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. Visit their website for the full list of participating galleries.
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 ...
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. This month: Explore form, color, and texture as you transform recycled and found objects into collage and sculpture. Explore a variety of mark making techniques ...
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 in drawing and knowledge of color theory, composition, and the elements of art. Please bring the following materials to class: Two watercolor pads, cold press, ...
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 ...
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 abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous painting experience required. Please bring the following ...
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 abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous painting experience required. Please bring the following ...
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 and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous ...
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 abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous painting experience required. Please bring the following ...
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 ...
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 and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous ...
Join Exhibitions Manager Corey Frey on a drop-in monthly Gallery Walk & Talk, a guided collaborative discussion about the exhibitions the Delaplaine has on offer that month. Explore the artists, their techniques, materials, and content, and process what you see, connect with, or even dislike in the work through collaborative meaning making. Meet in the ...
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 ...
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. Artists must provide their own supplies. The Delaplaine provides ...
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 ...
