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  • December 2026

  • Sat 12

    Museums by Candlelight

    Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual county-wide event sponsored by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium to create your own “stained glass” votive candle holder, available while supplies last. Then, ...

  • Sat 12

    Painting with Wool: Cardinal

    Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    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 image. Perfect for all skill levels. Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring your creativity, and leave with a unique wool painting you will be proud to ...

    Get Tickets $90.00 – $115.00
  • Sat 12

    Mixed Media Nutcracker Ornament

    Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    In this festive and hands-on Saturday afternoon workshop, create a whimsical Nutcracker ornament to keep or give away! Use wood pieces, ribbon, buttons and a variety of found objects to ...

    Get Tickets $55.00 – $80.00
  • Sat 12

    Side-by-Side Workshop: Holiday Gnomes

    Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm

    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 pairs. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Tuition includes all supplies.

    Get Tickets $115.00 – $140.00 -1 tickets left
  • Sun 13

    Pop-Up Artists at the Gift Gallery: Mark Adler

    Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    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 ...

  • Tue 15

    Francine Brady Art Carts: Second Floor Art Cart

    December 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027

    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 ...

  • Fri 18

    Monthly Gallery Walk & Talk

    Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    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, ...

  • January 2027

  • Sat 2

    Frederick County Arts Association – Members Exhibition

    January 2, 2027 – January 31, 2027

    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 ...

  • Sat 2

    Mt. Airy Christian Academy

    January 2, 2027 – January 31, 2027

    A private school serving students in preschool through 12th grade

  • Sat 2

    Emily Shepardson – Everything Circles Back to Home

    January 2, 2027 – February 28, 2027

    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.

  • Sat 2

    Sheppard Pratt Adult Residential Treatment Center

    January 2, 2027 – February 28, 2027

    Helping residents achieve the highest level of independence and community functioning possible within their recovery

  • Sat 2

    Winter City (ages 6–8)

    January 2, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Celebrate winter by creating a colorful cityscape sprinkled with snow!

    Free
  • Sat 2

    Paper Quilling (ages 9–12)

    January 2, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Learn the art of paper quilling while you explore different rolls and techniques to make artwork from strips of colorful paper!

    Free
  • Sat 2

    Art Matters Artist Talk: Emily Shepardson and Frederick County Art Association Members

    January 2, 2027 @ 2:00 pm

    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 ...

  • Sat 2

    Creative Outlet: Eric Carle Mixed Media

    January 2, 2027 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    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 ...

  • Sat 2

    Exhibition Openings

    January 2, 2027 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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

  • Sun 3

    Downtown Frederick Artwalk: Hannah Kilburg

    January 3, 2027 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    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 ...

  • Mon 4

    Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

    January 4, 2027 @ 6:00 pm – March 1, 2027 @ 9:00 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets $245.00 – $270.00 1 ticket left
  • Tue 5

    Homeschool Art Exploratory: Recycled and Process Art

    January 5, 2027 @ 9:30 am – January 26, 2027 @ 11:30 am

    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. ...

    Get Tickets Free – $40.00
  • Tue 5

    Introduction to Watercolor

    January 5, 2027 @ 10:00 am – March 2, 2027 @ 12:00 pm

    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, ...

    Get Tickets Free – $220.00
  • Tue 5

    Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

    January 5, 2027 @ 6:00 pm – March 2, 2027 @ 9:00 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets $245.00 – $270.00
  • Tue 5

    Open Abstract Studio

    January 5, 2027 @ 6:30 pm – March 2, 2027 @ 9:00 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets $225.00 – $250.00
  • Wed 6

    Open Abstract Studio

    January 6, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – March 3, 2027 @ 3:30 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets Free – $250.00
  • Wed 6

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    January 6, 2027 @ 6:00 pm – March 3, 2027 @ 9:00 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets $265.00 – $290.00
  • Thu 7

    Open Abstract Studio

    January 7, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – March 4, 2027 @ 3:30 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets $225.00 – $250.00
  • Thu 7

    Continuing Watercolor

    January 7, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – March 4, 2027 @ 4:00 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets Free – $300.00 -3 tickets left
  • Fri 8

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    January 8, 2027 @ 9:30 am – March 5, 2027 @ 12:30 pm

    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 ...

    Get Tickets Free – $290.00
  • Fri 8

    Monthly Gallery Walk & Talk

    January 8, 2027 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    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, ...

  • Fri 8

    Continuing Watercolor

    January 8, 2027 @ 1:00 pm – March 5, 2027 @ 4:00 pm

    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 ...

    Sold Out Free – $300.00 -2 tickets left
  • Sat 9

    Third Space Open Studio

    January 9, 2027 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

    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. ...

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00
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