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. Supply list will be ...
Join a Master Art Copyist in a fascinating exploration of the value and techniques of studying and replicating the works of the great painters. Improve your skills and understanding of painting! Previous basic drawing and painting experience is recommended. Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $110) NOTE: There will be no ...
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. Supply list will be ...
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. ...
Put your basic quilling skills to use and elevate your craft to artwork! In this project-driven course, use quilling alongside other media to create beautiful works of art! Supply list will be included with confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $35)
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 ...
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 ...
Explore the beauty and diversity of human skin tones through watercolor in this weekend workshop. Learn how to mix luminous, natural-looking complexions, build depth with transparent layers, and capture subtle undertones that bring faces to life as you gain confidence in painting a wide range of skin tones. Previous watercolor experience encouraged. Tuition includes all ...
This one-afternoon introductory workshop offers an entry point for artists who are curious about abstract processes but unsure how to begin. Through guided prompts, demonstrations, and short studio exercises, experiment with mark-making, material exploration, and compositional strategies that move beyond literal representation. Rather than aiming for finished pieces, the session prioritizes experimentation, risk-taking, and the ...
Celebrate longer, sunnier days by creating a cyanotype! Cyanotype is a historic photographic process that uses a light-sensitive paper and the power of the sun to capture images without a ...
Stop by the Delaplaine during this annual creekside event presented by The Frederick Center to take a break from the heat and make a themed project, available while supplies last. ...
Learn the meditative process of creating a small basket using an ancient technique in which a flexible core material is wrapped and stitched with colorful yarns. Leave this one-day workshop with the knowledge to start, build, and finish a basket. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Transform recycled composition books into vibrant visual journals in this creative, hands-on three-day workshop. Each day you will "wreck" the pages of your journal through playful experimentation with painting, collaging , layering textures, and exploration of a wide range of mixed media art techniques. Every journal becomes a one-of-a-kind work of art bursting with personality.
Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo on techniques for those who would like to ...
Join us for a collaborative work environment, where you can learn and explore new techniques and create your personal visions. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo on techniques for those who would like to ...
Work in a variety of media For our nation’s semiquincentennial, we invited artists to create work reflecting on their personal experiences as Americans as well as how they engage with the histories of their communities and families, and their hopes for the future. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Artwork submitted to this exhibition will be reviewed by ...
An exhibition of homeschooled students’ artwork
Photography These works offer nighttime views in settings around the world, from Vietnam to Bangladesh. The world is different after dark: different light, different skies and cityscapes, different people. This is especially true for photographers, for whom the technical challenges of shooting at night are rewarded by the opportunity to explore a different world.
Fostering person-centered, integrated employment opportunities and community involvement for individuals with developmental disabilities in Frederick County
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! This month, meet Karen McGraw, who will be demonstrating and selling her pottery. This pop-up event totally supports the artist! The ...
Learn how to create mugs, plates, ring holders, and more on the wheel in this week-long afternoon course. Beginners as well as well seasoned students welcome!
Turn ordinary Post-Its into miniature works of art in this one-evening workshop. Experiment with drawing, collage, and mixed media techniques on a small scale, perfect for building confidence and exploring ideas quickly through the power of tiny art.
In commemoration of the United States 250th anniversary, the National Historic Landmark site Homewood Museum is letting the house tell its own history. Using architectural details, objects, and first-hand accounts ...
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 ...
Discover how to paint with shapeless wool in this one-afternoon workshop. Develop an eye for layering wisps of fibers to complete a cohesive tiger portrait. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Learn the fundamental techniques used in metalsmithing to create jewelry. In this weekend workshop, learn the basic skills of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, and assembling using metal sheet to create a pendant or charm, then learn the basics of soldering to enhance your project. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 ...
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: Learn about zines and create your ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
