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SUMMARY:Sculpting from the Masters: High Relief
DESCRIPTION:Working from plaster casts of sculptures by artists such as Rodin\, Carpeaux\, and Michelangelo\, create your own copy in clay while learning about proportions\, anatomy\, expression\, and art history. Demonstrations as well as individual critiques will be part of the class. \nPrevious drawing or sculpting experience recommended.  \nTuition includes all supplies\, as well as kiln loading and firing. \nDelaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces after they have been fired. When you pick up\, please bring a box to transport your work home. \nNOTE: There will be no class on November 29.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-sc01/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T210000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner friendly oil painting class\, explore how to paint a portrait and capture a true likeness. Learn about the anatomy of the head\, expressive mark-making\, and color theory to bring your subject to life. \nPlease bring the following materials to class: \n\nStretched canvas: 18×24\nRecommended paints:\n\nAlizarin crimson\nCadmium red medium\nCadmium orange\nHansa yellow light\nPhthalo green\nPhthalo blue\nUltramarine blue\nIvory black\nTitanium white\nDioxazine purple\nQuinacridone magenta\n\n\nLinseed oil\nIvory soap\nGamsol\nBrushes:\n\nAssortment of synthetic hog hair filbert brushes: sizes 4–12\nAssortment of synthetic mongoose filbert brushes: sizes 0–10\nFilbert grainer: sizes 3/4-inch and 1/2-inch)\nSynthetic sable oval mop: 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch)\n\n\nPalette knife\nSilicoil brush cleaning tank\nPosh glass table top palette: 12×16\, gray\nPortrait photo reference\, either on a tablet or laptop or a high-quality print at least 6×8 – Make sure the reference photo’s aspect ratio is 3:4 to match the porportions of the canvas.\nMasterson Sta-Wet palette seal\n\nEstimated maximum cost: $200
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-pt14/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260723T160054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T131723Z
UID:10000510-1793698200-1795519800@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Art Exploratory: Printmaking
DESCRIPTION: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: Learn about printmaking and mark-making. Students will explore creating prints with foam plates\, gelli plates\, cardboard collagraphs\, and more. \nRegistration is by month only\, space is limited\, and pre-registrations are required. Tuition includes all supplies. \nLimited classroom assistant positions are available at no charge for teens ages 12 to 14 who have younger sibling enrolled. Teen assistants are expected to help all of the students as needed\, keep materials tidy as much as possible\, hand out supplies\, etc.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-ch06/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Youth Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260724T154022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T155245Z
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SUMMARY:Console or Side Table with Traditional Joinery
DESCRIPTION: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 but not required. Tuition includes all supplies except an N95 mask and ear protection/ear plugs. \nPlease bring the following to class: \n\nN95 mask\nEar protection/ear plugs
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-wd03/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260414T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T171037Z
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SUMMARY:National Juried Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Photography \nPart of FOCUS: A Celebration of Photography\, the NJPE takes place every other year in November. The exhibition features selected photographs by regional and national artists. \nCALL FOR ENTRIES: Artists residing within the United States are invited to enter up to three photographs for consideration. All photographs (black & white\, color\, non-silver\, computer-manipulated\, digital\, or pinhole) are eligible. Deadline for entries is September 27. Visit the National Juried Photography Exhibition page for more information. \nABOUT THE JUROR: E. Brady Robinson is a Baltimore-based photographer and creative director known for her vibrant and eclectic mix of fine art photography\, cultural documentation\, and portraits of creatives. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in the US and internationally\, and her photographs are held in the permanent collections of the Orlando Museum of Art and the Spanish Cultural Center in Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic. Robinson teaches photography and senior seminar at Georgetown University and is a contributing photographer for BmoreArt and Baltimore Beat.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/national-juried-photography-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Main Galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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SUMMARY:Bloom and Bounce: A Balloon Flower Garden
DESCRIPTION:Get messy and have a lot of fun making a bright\, one-of-a-kind masterpiece as you build confidence and creativity and learn about color theory in a playful\, engaging way. \nComplete 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 out to check on enrollment. \nPlease note: \n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes early to allow for time to check in at the second floor classrooms. We are unable to admit students arriving after 1pm. \nHelen Smith Workshops are geared for enrolled children only. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit the galleries while the workshops are in session. \nAfter the workshop\, we welcome you to our third-floor studio for Creative Outlet! Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together at family tables. Each session features an artist-inspired project as well as open studio activities.\nFirst Saturdays\n3–5pm
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-hs03/
CATEGORIES:Helen Smith Workshops,Instruction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
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CREATED:20260723T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T195346Z
UID:10000519-1794139200-1794153600@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Tabletop Photography at Home: Creating Beautiful Images Indoors
DESCRIPTION:Bad weather doesn’t have to stop your photography. Discover how to turn a simple table\, a window\, and everyday objects into a creative home studio in this Sunday afternoon workshop. Topics will include still life composition\, understanding light and reflectors\, creating mood and storytelling\, and using props and backgrounds\, as well as tips for flowers\, food\, collectibles\, and household items. \nPlease bring to class: \n\nSmartphone or digital camera\nOptional: special items to photograph
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-ph02/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260721T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T165045Z
UID:10000495-1796061600-1797282000@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing Mini Class
DESCRIPTION:Continue to develop your skills in jewelry fabrication. Class sessions will include reviews and demos of essential techniques such as soldering\, stone setting\, and bezel making. Ideas for new directions will be discussed\, with opportunity to explore alternative techniques and materials. \nPrerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent. \nPlease bring the following materials to class: \n\nSafety glasses\nEarplugs\nVentilated respirator – #8515 recommended\nSupplies and materials that support your current project(s)
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-jl05/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260723T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T131727Z
UID:10000511-1796117400-1797939000@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Art Exploratory: Winter Mixed Media
DESCRIPTION: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: Combine different art media to create layered and textured works of art\, themed around the winter season. \nRegistration is by month only\, space is limited\, and pre-registrations are required. Tuition includes all supplies. \nLimited classroom assistant positions are available at no charge for teens ages 12 to 14 who have younger sibling enrolled. Teen assistants are expected to help all of the students as needed\, keep materials tidy as much as possible\, hand out supplies\, etc.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-ch07/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Youth Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
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CREATED:20260721T160632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T165131Z
UID:10000494-1796148000-1797368400@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing Mini Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication to create a forged cuff bracelet\, a stack of bangles\, earrings\, or a soldered chain necklace. Techniques such as piercing\, drilling\, sawing\, stamping\, annealing\, and simple soldering will be covered. Ideal for the new or novice jeweler\, this class emphasizes safety\, tool mastery\, and skill development while supporting you through the completion of original jewelry pieces. \nPlease bring the following materials to class: \n\nSafety glasses\nEarplugs\nMask to prevent inhaling dust (such as an N95 mask)\nCopper sheets:\n\n24 gauge\, dead soft\, 6×6 inches\n20 gauge\, dead soft\, 6×6 inches\n\n\nCopper wire: 12 gauge\, dead soft\, 20 ft.\nSterling silver wire: 20 gauge\, dead soft\, 12 inches\n\nA limited amount of safety and jewelry supplies are available at the Delaplaine Gift Gallery (estimated maximum cost: $35). Rio Grande also carries jewelry supplies online.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-jl04/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T150000
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CREATED:20260723T170247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T200127Z
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SUMMARY:Snowy Collage Scene
DESCRIPTION:Design a snowy scene through the perspective of a window using mixed media and collage processes. \nComplete 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 out to check on enrollment. \nPlease note: \n\nPlease arrive 10 minutes early to allow for time to check in at the second floor classrooms. We are unable to admit students arriving after 1pm. \nHelen Smith Workshops are geared for enrolled children only. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit the galleries while the workshops are in session. \nAfter the workshop\, we welcome you to our third-floor studio for Creative Outlet! Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together at family tables. Each session features an artist-inspired project as well as open studio activities.\nFirst Saturdays\n3–5pm
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-hs06/
CATEGORIES:Helen Smith Workshops,Instruction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T183033
CREATED:20260722T142834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T135006Z
UID:10000502-1797080400-1797087600@delaplaine.org
SUMMARY:Painting with Wool: Cardinal
DESCRIPTION:Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or paint. In this relaxing\, hands-on workshop\, “paint” with soft\, colorful wool fibers\, layering and blending them to form a stunning\, textured image. Perfect for all skill levels. Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring your creativity\, and leave with a unique wool painting you will be proud to display. \nTuition includes all supplies.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/27-2-fb06/
CATEGORIES:Instruction,Teen & Adult Classes & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270328
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SUMMARY:Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Most of us have seen amazing things constructed from interlocking plastic building blocks\, such as LEGO®. In spring 2027 we present the Delaplaine’s second annual Block Party\, providing the chance for brick aficionados of all ages to show off their creativity and skill while raising funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved\, at-risk\, and marginalized audiences! \nBlock Party at the Delaplaine invites brick creators and artists to show off their creations made with or inspired by interlocking blocks in a 9-day public exhibition in Gardiner Hall. Visitors will be able to purchase votes for their favorites\, and exhibitors will be eligible for cash and other prizes. \nProgram Goals\n\nTo engage members of the community of all ages to create and enjoy fun works of art using interlocking plastic blocks as materials or inspiration.\nTo raise critical funds for the Delaplaine’s Community Engagement and public programs.\n\nImportant Dates\n\nEntry Forms Accepted: Jan 4–Mar 1\, 2027\nProject/Artwork Delivery: Tuesday & Wednesday\, Mar 16 & 17\, 9 am–7 pm\nCreators Preview Reception: Thursday\, Mar 18\, 7–8:30 pm\nExhibition Dates: Friday\, Mar 19–Saturday\, Mar 27\nExhibition Times: Monday–Saturday\, 9–5 & Sunday\, 11–5\nJurors Award Winners Announced: Saturday\, Mar 20 via Facebook\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner Announced: Tuesday\, Mar 30 via Facebook\nProject/Artwork Pick-Up: Monday & Tuesday\, Mar 29 & 30\, 9 am–7 pm\n\nGuidelines\n\nEntrants may submit one project created using interlocking plastic blocks of any kind (LEGO®\, Duplo\, Megablocks\, etc.)\, or a 2–D or 3–D artwork in any media inspired by the interlocking block theme.\nAn entry form available online must be completed for each entry. Entries are accepted beginning Jan 4\, 2027. Entry fee: $10.\nThere are no age restrictions for entry.\nTeam entries are permitted. Each creator must be listed on the entry form.\nAll entries must be original creations. Projects using interlocking blocks must not be a designed kit\, projects found online or in print\, etc.; however\, kit materials may be used.\nThe size limit for entries is 3’ (36 inches) wide or deep and 4’ (48 inches) high\, with a weight limit of 40 lbs.\nProjects using interlocking plastic blocks may also use other materials\, but interlocking plastic blocks must make up more than 50% of the completed project.\nNo living organisms\, liquids\, hazardous materials\, perishable materials\, knives/blades\, smoke\, projectiles\, or glitter may be utilized.\nCompleted projects/artworks must be delivered to the Delaplaine during the delivery dates and times listed. Late deliveries will not be accepted.\nProjects/artworks must be picked-up during the pick-up days and times listed. Early pick-up is absolutely not permitted.\nEntries should be appropriate for all audiences.\nEntries must be fully assembled and constructed to be easily moved.\nEntries must be stable when sitting on a table or freestanding\, with or without supports.\nThe Delaplaine reserves the right to reject any entry.\n\nAwards\nA panel of judges will select winners in the following categories: \n\nJurors Award – Best Engineered Block Project: $150\nJurors Award – Most Creative Block Project or Artwork: $150\nJurors Award – Most Inspired Artwork: $150\nJurors Award – WOW! Factor: $150\n\nVisitors will be invited to purchase votes for their favorite throughout the duration of the exhibition. Voting will take place in-person at the Delaplaine. Awards for those receiving top votes: \n\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner (overall top vote getter) – $250\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner First Runner-up (Teen/Adult) – $150\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner First Runner-up (Youth) – $150\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner Second Runner-up (Teen/Adult) – $50\nPeople’s Choice Award Winner Second Runner-up (Youth) – $50\n\nAll winners will be announced on social media\, in a press realize to local media\, and in the May issue of Delaplaine Arts magazine\, distributed to about 50\,000 regional households and businesses. \nDisclaimer: LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor\, authorize\, or endorse this program.
URL:https://delaplaine.org/event/block-party-2/
LOCATION:Delaplaine Arts Center\, 40 S Carroll St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block Party,Programs,Special Events
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