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From January 2026 to May 2027, engage with a hands-on, interactive work of art facilitated by artist Jamie Gerhold. A mural of an underwater coral reef scene will serve as the foundation for a vibrant and collaborative work of art. Visitors are invited to design a fish that will be incorporated into the larger work, ... 
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. AUG 15 TO OCT 15: Create a work of art inspired by Shirin Neshat’s performance art film Turbulent. In addition, a video for one of the activities ... 
Mixed media A collection of recent work by Montreal artist James Gardner, this exhibition continues his task of reinterpreting religious imagery through the lens of Western esotericism. Looking to the iconography of martyrdoms and the depictions of saints, Gardner’s recent work traces the historical iterations and mutations of these images while attempting to link their ... 
Works in a variety of media In this unique exhibition, artists were invited to submit proposals focusing on the topic of mental health and mental health risk by utilizing premade cribs from local artist Jim Roberts. The result is 15 artists' unique perspectives expounded upon by the same object. 
Linoleum prints Cutting these images of the historic farmland of Antietam National Battlefield is the artist’s way of cultivating a fertile line of remembrance to forge a memory of place. Places hold the history of what came before only as long as we care to acknowledge the power of place within our national discourse. Acknowledging ... 
Ceramic sculptures The work in this exhibition is a reflection on the natural world as an ever-changing playground for the mind to wander and escape from the inevitability of chaos that living in human society seemingly brings. Samantha will discuss the work in this exhibition at the Sep 5 Art Matters Artist Talk. 
Watercolor paintings These paintings focus on the Provence region of France and highlight key elements of the natural landscape through evocative imagery. Marcia will discuss the work in this exhibition at the Sep 5 Art Matters Artist Talk. 
Building resilience in youth growing up in households where parents or caregiving adults misuse alcohol or other drugs 
Are you a high school student looking for a challenging art education experience? Want to work with other like-minded people in a professional artistic environment? Join our high school art club! Club members will create artwork, hear from professional artists, and curate a group exhibition of their work. Open to public, private, and homeschooled students ...
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Free – $100.00
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. SEP 15 TO NOV 15: Make cave art for our upcoming gala, Ancients and Aliens! In addition, a video for one of the activities will premiere on ... 
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 dynamic characters, and bring your ideas to life with confidence and creativity. Tuition includes all supplies except a sketchbook. Please bring a sketchbook to class. ...
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$165.00 – $190.00
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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 ...
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$90.00 – $115.00
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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, ...
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Free – $240.00
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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 Italic writing of the classical Renaissance of 15th Century Italy as it is more lively and has an almost contemporary feel with the pointed O. ...
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$145.00 – $170.00
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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 ...
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Free – $325.00
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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 ...
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Free – $325.00
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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.
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$110.00 – $135.00
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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 matter, then ink and print the block to create your final artwork. Tuition includes all supplies. NOTE: This workshop will take a lunch break at ...
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$100.00 – $125.00
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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 your child is added to the workshop, you should receive an email notification mid-week before the workshop. If you do not, don't hesitate to reach ...
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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: Contemporary Innovations artist James Gardner will discuss his history as an artist and teacher and the work in his exhibition, ... |
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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 usually discussed by art historians, as well as the ways in which collage continues to permeates popular culture. Tuition includes all supplies. Optional materials to ...
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$70.00 – $95.00
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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 paintings along with prints and cards of her work. This pop-up event totally supports the artist! The Downtown Frederick Artwalk is a program of the ... |
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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. This month: Explore the work of modern artists and the elements of art. Students will create artwork inspired by artists Piet Mondrian, Yayoi Kusama, Roy ...
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Free – $40.00
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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 “love inspired, exquisitely crafted, uniquely you.” In this intimate artist talk, Stacey will reflect on the inspiration she draws from the natural world, clients’ lives, ... |
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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 approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome in this Saturday workshop. Tuition includes all supplies. NOTE: This workshop will take a lunch break ...
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$85.00 – $110.00
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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. Artists must provide their own supplies. The Delaplaine provides ...
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Free – $5.00
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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 ...
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$95.00 – $120.00
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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! Try out each glue by making small collages that will look great in postcard frames! In this Sunday afternoon workshop, two hours of hands-on challenges ...
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$60.00 – $85.00
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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 life. 
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 TO DEC 15: Take inspiration from the jigsaw puzzles of our fall Artist of Inspiration, Félix González-Torres, and create a puzzle with personal meaning. In ... |
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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 controls, and natural lighting conditions in this two-session workshop. Please bring the following materials to class: Camera - all cameras are welcome, including DSLR/mirrorless and ...
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$85.00 – $110.00
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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 areas of the linoleum. There are different types of linoleum, and battleship grey unmounted linoleum will be used in this workshop. Previous drawing experience is ...
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$120.00 – $145.00
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Learn the basics of hand quilting in this beginner-friendly Saturday afternoon workshop. We will cover techniques for threading your needle, tying a quilter's knot, and adding beautiful lines of stitching that you can use on any quilted project. Tuition includes all supplies. Please bring a thimble to class, if desired.
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$65.00 – $90.00
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Experiment with a variety of fun and unexpected materials to create one-of-a-kind prints. Use food, Lego printing plates, found objects, and gelli plates as well as many other non-traditional items. Tuition includes all supplies. NOTE: There will be no class on November 26.
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$75.00 – $100.00
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BIG INK is coming back to the Delaplaine! This blended learning workshop teaches you how to make a woodblock print of epic proportions. First, carve a woodblock up to 40- by 96-inches at home following BIG INK’s online master course. Then, you meet the BIG INK team at the Delaplaine, where you will print your ...
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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. Artists must provide their own supplies. The Delaplaine provides ...
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Free – $5.00
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Learn the basics of drawing with pen and ink in this beginner-friendly introductory course. Start by developing techniques through drawing still life arrangements in black and white, then build on those skills through personal projects. Please bring the following materials to class: Sketch book: Bristol board, hot press watercolor, or mixed media - Other kinds ...
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$125.00 – $150.00
Independently refine ceramics skills and bring your personal visions to life in a supportive open studio environment. 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 highlighting a specific technique to be applied to new projects. Prerequisite: ...
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$220.00 – $245.00
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This class will begin by discussing the anatomy and planes of the head, then work from a live model each session to create a charcoal drawing. Techniques of charcoal drawing will be discussed, and examples of charcoal portraits by such artists as Kathe Kollwitz, John Singer Sargent, and others will be looked to for inspiration. ...
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Free – $235.00
Continue exploring the pottery wheel and all the opportunities for creation! Advance your skills and build on intro techniques. Prerequisite: Introduction to Wheel Throwing or equivalent. 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 you ...
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$230.00 – $255.00
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Learn basic wood turning techniques and familiarize yourself with a lathe as you turn a 4- to 6-inch wooden bowl. This one-day introductory workshop is taught by the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club, whose mission is to educate its members and the public on the art and craft of woodturning. Tuition includes all supplies. Bring your own ...
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$60.00 – $85.00
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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 ...
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$100.00 – $125.00
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