Explore non-traditional methods of creating art with a stretched canvas. Tear, cut, weave, glue, sew, and yes, paint your canvas to explore a variety of ways to create unique works of art. Tuition includes all supplies. Visit our homepage at delaplaine.org or call 301-698-0656 x366 for information on weather related closings. If the building is ...
Would you like to confidently and expressively render the figure? Join this course to learn and develop your eye and skill sets in a positive environment and working from a live (nude) model. Previous basic drawing experience is recommended. Tuition includes model fees. Please bring the following materials to class: Drawing paper pad: 11 x ...
Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, glazing, and finishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. Delaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces after they have been fired. When ...
Watercolor Mason’s watercolors are a record of her time in the Provence region of France, and the impressions from the natural landscape that inspires her artistic output.
Paintings A collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals who have made a tremendous impact on their field.
Mixed media Each piece in this exhibition features a direct quote Dodson used with his students as a middle school visual art teacher: encouragements to be creative, take risks, challenge assumptions, and grow their sense of self. The text rests over layers of mixed-media, and the colors, textures and images represent the unique, vibrant, and ...
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. JAN 15 ...
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and drawing materials will be examined. You will be encouraged to utilize the still life as subject matter, as well as a departure point for abstract ...
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 and the process of drawing fully inked pages, strengthen both your artistic technique and storytelling skills, bringing your ideas to life with confidence and creativity. ...
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 ...
If you are new to sewing or need a refresher, this Saturday afternoon workshop will take you from threading your machine to making a drawstring bag. Learn the tools and terms to get you creating! Tuition includes all supplies, but students who own sewing machines are encouraged to bring them, along with all attachments. A ...
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 can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies. Visit our homepage at delaplaine.org or call 301-698-0656 x366 for information on weather related closings. If the building ...
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 repeatable skill with minimum hand tools, which will aid you in creating more traditional builds after the course. Knowledge of basic woodworking and joinery suggested ...
Lecturer at George Washington University, Jung-Sil Lee Ph.D., examines how women artists have challenged conventional representations of femininity by treating gender not as a fixed identity, but as something constructed, ...
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. ...
Learn several essential hemming techniques to give your garments and home décor projects a polished, professional finish in this Saturday afternoon workshop. Explore hand-sewn and machine-stitched hems while discovering which ...
Design, glaze, and grout your own ceramic mosaic coasters in this weekend workshop. Create a unique decorative and functional addition to any room or personal gift to give to someone ...
Productive art journaling with mixed media techniques will enrich your approach to creating. Gain a stronger artistic voice and open up directions to creating stronger artwork in this afternoon workshop. ...
Learn how to create a woven seat, and leave this Saturday afternoon workshop with your own handwoven stool! After learning this skill, you will be able to apply it to ...
If zippers have been keeping you from finishing your sewing projects, this workshop is for you. In this Saturday afternoon skill-building workshop, learn multiple zipper installation techniques through guided practice ...
Using the landscape as a starting point, this Saturday afternoon workshop will explore how observation can become inspiration rather than imitation. Through guided exercises, demonstrations, and a focus on exploring ...
Create a beautiful handcrafted felted bowl using soft merino wool and other fibers in this Sunday afternoon workshop. Learn how wool fibers transform into a sturdy, seamless vessel. Explore color, ...
Come join us in playing with paper! In this class, you will learn to make beautiful art by rolling, folding, weaving, and shaping long strips of paper. Tuition includes all ...
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. ...
Sculpture Work in this exhibition is an ode to the timeless allure of the Côte d’Azur, meditations on the ephemeral and the eternal, the sensuality of nature, the romance of ...
Sculpture and photography Sculptor Thomas Sterner and photographer Chris Elliff join their two disciplines in this exhibition with the shared belief and creative driving force that the extraordinary is hidden ...
Mixed media sculpture The sculptures in this exhibition create scenarios as allegories to the social, biological, and psychological processes that are the invisible scaffolding supporting the human body, society, and ...
Oil paintings The work in this exhibition is about detachment and connections. The visual dynamics that unify and connect is as much a part of the work as the dance ...
Exhibiting Positivity Forest, a collaborative installation
Create your own stamp pad made from common items. Then ink your new stamp pad to stamp out interesting repeat patterns and artwork as unique as you! NOTE: This workshop ...
