Discover the exciting world of comic creation. Dive into the essential elements of crafting a compelling comic book, from designing memorable characters to developing dynamic page layouts. Through hands‑on exercises ...
Explore the fundamentals of character design through hands‑on exercises and the creation of both a full character turn‑around and an expressive character sheet. Strengthen your artistic technique, develop appealing and ...
Join us for a prehistoric pseudoscience extravaganza! If you've attended the Delaplaine's annual gala before, you know they are anything but stuffy. Our over-the-top fundraiser this year features great food, ...
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 ...
In this Sunday afternoon workshop, learn a traditional process of manipulating wool fibers with water, soap, and agitation to create a colorful and dense material to make functional pieces of ...
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 ...
This rich, dense lettering has the texture of formal Blackletter styles, but has more in common with the branching of the Italic hand. However, it is very different from 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 ...
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 ...
An independent pre-K–12 school serving Frederick County
Explore basic approaches to linoleum block printmaking in this Saturday workshop perfect for beginners! Learn how to carve the block to create a design that uses your own personal subject ...
Create a colorful, one-of-a-kind leaf artwork inspired by autumn. Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. Submitting a request does not guarantee registration. If ...
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 ...
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 ...
Create a portrait of an atumnal bear inspired by the colorful graphic work by artist Eric Abel. Complete the registration request form on the main Helen Smith page, if available. ...
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: Design a mask perfectly spooky (or ...
A look at the history of collage and an opportunity to make collages and learn collage techniques. In this Sunday afternoon workshop, learn about alternative histories of collage, proto-collage not ...
Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! This month, meet our Sunday Artwalk artist, Christine Merry. Christine is a painter and Delaplaine instructor who will showcase her oil ...
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. ...
InBloom Jewelry founder, master goldsmith, and lead designer, Stacey Krantz, will share the story of her studio practice and how she translates personal narratives into heirloom-quality, custom pieces that are ...
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. ...
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. Collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media ...
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 ...
Explore the pros and cons of the many adhesives used in mixed media work, from ModPodge to plant-based glues, gel medium, Yes! Paste, spray adhesive, and even caulking. Dull? Hardly! ...
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.
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.
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. OCT 15 ...
Explore relief printmaking using linoleum in this Saturday workshop. In this process, linoleum is removed with gouges to create the design or image to be printed from the remaining raised ...
Let’s get out and about downtown Frederick and take incredible photos of Carroll Creek, historic architecture, alleys, murals, parks, foliage, and more! Receive real-time advice on photo opportunities, compositions, camera ...
