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. FEB 15 TO APR 15: Explore geometric vs. organic shapes, inspired by Nonggirrnga Marawili, our winter Artist of Inspiration In addition, a video for one of the ...
Work in a variety of media This annual Youth Art Month exhibition features hundreds of 2-D and 3-D artworks created by students from each public school within Frederick County.
Work in a variety of media View artworks created by local youth selected as 2026’s Bettie Award Winners, who will be announced on Facebook on February 7. Join us at the Delaplaine on March 7 at 2 pm when the winners are presented and the Grand Prize announced.
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. MAR 15 TO MAY 15: Look up! Explore the ornate ceilings of cathedrals and design your own In addition, a video for one of the activities will ...
Vote for Your Favorites This 10-day public exhibition features creations made with interlocking blocks (such as LEGO®) and artworks inspired by the block theme. Brick aficionados of all ages are participating to show off their creativity and skill while helping to raise funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences. Visitors ...
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. ...
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. This class is for students who ...
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 are not all American citizens or commonly perceived as heroes, but they have all made a tremendous impact and re-defined our understanding of their work ...
Works in a variety of media This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Visit Emerging Perspectives Exhibition page for more information. ABOUT THE JUROR: Steven Pearson is the Joan Develin Coley Chair in Creative Expression and the Arts and Professor of Studio Art at McDaniel College in Westminster, ...
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.
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.
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! This workshop is full.
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 ...
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 ...
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 such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.
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 life! Build skills, connect with art history, and leave with a masterpiece that is uniquely yours!
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 ...
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.
Paintings This exhibition celebrates small towns just outside of Frederick by capturing their churches, homes, businesses, and other buildings in paintings.
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.
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 ...
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 documents. We will learn the rhythm and cursive quality of this hand using a broad-edged dip pen. NOTE: Left-handed students should consult with the Delaplaine ...
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 appliqué, basic hand embroidery, and hand piecing techniques while experimenting with various forms of mark-making and distressing, incorporation of text, and unconventional materials. Tuition includes ...
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. ...
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 well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2-D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
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.
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 or a test tube with water for fresh cut flowers. Each vase will be individual based on the wood grain, shape choice, and finish. Finishes ...
Ready to move beyond basic pajamas and tote bags? Join us to create a timeless, universally flattering wardrobe staple: the wrap dress! This advanced beginner class focuses on leveling up your garment construction skills while making a dress you’ll actually want to wear.
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 one of the tiles or cylinders provided or bring your own bisqueware piece created with cone 6 clay to try your hand at this fun ...
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.
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with mini eraser prints and small linocut blocks. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop and also taken home for continued use in mixed media ventures, scrapbooking, and card making. You will also learn about and have the opportunity to ...
Join us for a still life open studio featuring a stunning, unique, and unconventional floral arrangement by Ellen Salvatore Florals. Artists must provide their own supplies, easels are available. Work on an existing project or start something brand new! Artists must bring their own supplies. Easels are available. Registration at delaplaine.org is encouraged.
Paintings We often overlook ordinary wonders in nature—quiet reminders that grace and beauty persist in familiar places. Invitation takes its title from the poem by Mary Oliver, echoing its gentle call to pay attention. At its heart, this show turns our gaze toward process and presence and is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and ...
Watercolor paintings This watercolor series of couples’ portraits began in 2017, continued through the COVID pandemic, and concluded in 2025 after 86 paintings were completed.
Acrylic paint and mixed media with embroidery Drawing from her collection of vintage and heirloom textiles, Wunder's paintings include embroidery, fabric, and pattern tissue, which she says are more than embellishment, they are a means of preserving not just beauty but belonging.
Empowering children to heal trauma and build resilience through the transformative power of art and education in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a variety of techniques. This workshop will take place at the Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue Brunswick, MD 21716. NOTE: The end time for ...
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: National Juried Exhibition juror Kyle Hackett will describe 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: Design a unique fish to contribute to our interactive gallery project, led by Jamie Gerhold Please limit your time to about an hour, especially if other families are waiting for a ...