CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS & ADULTS

PLEASE NOTE: Currently, masking is not required in youth, teen, and adult classes and workshops at the Delaplaine. Those wishing to mask are encouraged to do so. The Delaplaine reserves the right to change its masking policy at any time based on current circumstances and guidance. If you or a member of your household have any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Refunds cannot be made for illness-related absences from classes or workshops underway. See the Standards & Policies page for more information.

Please contact us with any questions.

On each media page, courses are listed chronologically by start date. Click on course titles for full descriptions and tuition information. If the course you’re looking for is not listed, please call 301-698-0656, ext. 110 to add your name to a waiting list.

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Teen Summer Camps

Trending Now: Viral Clay Creations for Teens – ages 14 to 18

  • Karen McGraw– Monday-Thursday, June 23–June 26

Pop Art for Teens – ages 14 to 18

  • Rylie Johnson– Monday-Friday, June 23 – June 27

Jewelry Making for Teens – ages 15 to 18

  • Karen McGraw– Monday-Thursday, June 23–June 26

 

Ceramics

Afternoon on the Wheel – ages 16 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Karen McGraw – Saturday, Feb 22

Afternoon on the Wheel – ages 16 and older – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Karen McGraw – Sunday, Mar 2

Afternoon on the Wheel – ages 16 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Karen McGraw – Saturday, Mar 22

Garden Essentials: Handmade Herb Markers and Seedling Pots – ages 16 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Mondays, Mar 31–Apr 21

Festive Salsa and Dip Bowls for Cinco de Mayo – ages 15 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Wednesdays, Apr 2–Apr 23

Handmade Kitchen Set – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Thursdays, Apr 3–May 8

Garden Totem Sculptures: Crafting Stackable Outdoor Art – Adults

  • Jaz Parks – Fridays, Apr 4–May 9

Spring Bloom Mug Set – ages 15 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Saturday & Sunday, Apr 12–Apr 13

Parent & Child Pottery: Mother’s Day Trinket Dishes – Adult with one child

  • Jaz Parks – Saturday and Sunday, Apr 26–Apr 27

Ceramic Drip Coffee Maker – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Tuesdays, Apr 29–May 20

Intro to Pottery: Building Skills in Clay – ages 16 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Wednesdays, Apr 30–Jun 4

Evening on the Wheel – ages 14 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Karen McGraw – Thursday, May 15

Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Pottery Skills and Techniques – ages 15 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Fridays, May 16–Jun 6

Whimsical Worlds: Create Your Own Miniature Fairy Houses – ages 15 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Saturday and Sunday, May 24–May 25

Evening on the Wheel – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Thursday, May 29

 

Drawing

Figure Drawing Open Studio – Adults

  • Christopher Madden – Sundays, Mar 30–Apr 27

Introduction to Drawing – ages 15 and older

  • Christine Merry – Wednesdays, Apr 2–May 7

Intro to Life Drawing – Adults

  • Jamie Gerhold – Thursdays, Apr 3–May 8

Comics and Sequential Art for Beginners – ages 14 and older

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Apr 12–May 31

Comics and Sequential Art II – ages 14 and older

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Apr 12–May 31

Fundamentals of Drawing Series – ages 16 and older

  • Jamie Gerhold – Thursdays, Apr 24–May 29

Abstract Approaches to Drawing – ages 14 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday and Sunday, May 17–May 18

 

Jewelry

Intro to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Gina Copanzzi – Saturday and Sunday, Apr 26–Apr 27

Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Gina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, Apr 8–Jun 3

Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Gina Copanzzi – Mondays, Apr 7–Jun 9

 

Painting

Barn Quilt Painting – ages 14 and older

  • Cindy Pullyard – Saturday, Mar 8

Know Your Values! – ages Adults

  • Jeri Greenberg – Saturday, Mar 29 & Sunday, Mar 30

Painting with Confidence – ages 15 and older

  • Christine Merry – Mondays, Mar 31–May 19

Introduction to Watercolor – Adults

  • Callie Otness – Tuesdays, Apr 1–May 27

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 1 – Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Apr 1–Apr 29

Open Abstract Studio – Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesdays, Apr 2–May 28

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – Adults

  • John Kachik – Wednesdays, Apr 2–May 28

Continuing Watercolor – Adults

  • Callie Otness – Thursdays, Apr 3–May 29

Open Abstract Studio – Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, Apr 3–May 29

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – Adults

  • John Kachik – Fridays, Apr 4–May 30

Experimenting with Watercolor Paint Application – ages 15 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday, Apr 26

Whimsy in Watercolor – ages 16 and older

  • Vicki Clarkson – Saturday, May 10

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 2 – Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, May 13–Jun 3

Watercolor Nuts & Bolts – ages 16 and older

    • Vicki Clarkson – Sunday, May 18

 

Photography

Night Photography: Sailing Through the Winter Solstice – ages Adults – This class is cancelled.

      • Joe Yablonsky – Monday, Feb 24

Photo Walk: Painting with Your Smartphone Camera – ages 14 and older

      • Ron Ames – Saturday, Mar 8

Photo Walk: Photographing Industrial Frederick – ages Adults

      • Joe Yablonsky – Saturdays, Mar 15–Mar 22

Creative Techniques in Photography – Adults

      • Joe Yablonsky – Wednesday, Apr 30

Photo Tour: Festivals & More! – Adults

      • Joe Yablonsky – Saturday, May 10

 

Sculpture

Sculpting the Figure as Gestural Sketch – ages 17 and older

      • Lesa Cook – Sundays, Feb 23–Mar 16 Mar 2-Mar 23

 

Woodworking

Woodturning: Turn a Bowl – ages 16 and older – This class is now FULL.

      • Mid-Maryland Wood Turners Club – Saturday, Mar 29

 

Other Media

High School Art Club– grades 9-12

      • Led by Delaplaine staff with visiting artists – 2nd Thursdays of the month, September-May

Linocut Printmaking Basics – ages 15 and older – This class is cancelled.

      • David Modler – Saturday, Feb 22 & Sunday, Feb 23

Eastern European Egg Painting – ages 12 and older

      • Joanna Lohr – Saturday, Mar 22

Eastern European Egg Painting – ages 12 and older

      • Joanna Lohr – Sunday, Mar 23

Achieve the Fit: Pattern Alteration Techniques – Adults

      • Beth Prokop – Mondays, Mar 31–Apr 21

Calligraphy: Uncial Hand – Adults

      • Christine Tischer – Wednesdays, Apr 2–May 7

Intro to Fashion Design: Create a Mini Collection – ages 14 and older

      • Beth Prokop – Wednesdays, Apr 2–May 7

Into to Sewing: Learn to Use Your Sewing Machine – ages 14 and older

      • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Apr 12

Lounge Pants: Make a Wardrobe Staple – ages 14 and older

      • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Apr 19

Understanding a Sewing Pattern: 10 Things Patterns Assume You Already Know – ages 15 and older

      • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Apr 26

Using Patterns for Fun and Collage – ages 15 and older

      • Julie Maynard – Mondays, Apr 28–May 19

Blossoming at Baker Park – ages 14 and older

      • Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Saturday and Sunday, May 17–May 18

Secrets to Successful Sketchbooking – ages 15 and older

      • David Modler – Saturday, May 24