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 ...
Learn the key elements of character design to create fluid and expressive characters. Bring your characters to life by creating character turnaround and expression sheets and through various exercises that ...
Even if you had a good handle on using your previous DSLR, the technology and options available in your new mirrorless camera can be absolutely overwhelming. They have 1,000-page instruction ...
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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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.
Works in a variety of media This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Students, amateur artists, and professional artists ...
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 ...
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!
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.
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 ...
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 ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
Build a tasteful side table using traditional joinery. Learn the fundamental elements of joinery and have creative control of the elements of the build. This class will teach you a ...
Be inspired by and collaborate with others as you explore visual journaling, which combines visual and text-based mark making to record and reflect on lived experiences. Use each week to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. APR 15 TO JUN 15: Experiment with layered geometric stamping, inspired by Jeffrey Gibson, our spring Artist of Inspiration In addition, a video for one of the ...
Photography This series is a call to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the everyday. The photographs’ arrangements and vivid colors all stem from the artist’s love of still ...
Paintings This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings.
Watercolor An exploration of the ethereal moment of transitions, when our world shifts and the view is altered. When the beauty moves through known lines and shapes to something anew.
The Italic hand was popular in the Renaissance because the slightly sloping letters have a cursive arch form that allowed for speed and economy in writing briefs and less formal ...
Explore the deeply rich human tradition of storytelling through textile art in this beginner-friendly course. Bring a personal story to life in fabric as you learn large- and small-scale hand ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Create one-of-a-kind bud vases in this weekend workshop. These vases will brighten up any table, countertop, or bookshelf space that you have, and in them you can add dried flowers ...
Join us for an afternoon experimenting with Kathy McGuire’s viral frozen pond glazing technique that adds depth and shimmer to your pottery with patches that look like frozen water. Use ...
