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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Ceramics

Serving Bowls and Platters – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Mondays, Sep 15–Oct 20

Ceramics Open Studio – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Tuesdays, Sep 16–Oct 28

Mosaic Making with Hand-Formed Tiles – ages 16 and older

  • Trip Sheridan – Wednesdays, Sep 17–Nov 5

Introduction to Wheel Throwing – ages 16 and older

  • Anne Boyer – Wednesdays, Sep 17–Oct 22

Growing Your Clay Skills – ages 14 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Thursdays, Sep 18–Nov 6

Afternoon on the Wheel – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Saturday, Sep 20

Parent & Child Pottery: Spooky Creations – ages Adult with one child

  • Jaz Parks – Saturday, Oct 18, Sunday, Oct 19 & Saturday, Oct 25

Create Your Own Texture Tool – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Mondays, Oct 27–Nov 17

Wheel Throwing for Teens – ages 13–18

  • Trip Sheridan – Wednesdays, Oct 29–Dec 10

Handmade Holiday Ornaments – ages 17 and older

  • Jaz Parks – Tuesdays, Nov 4–Nov 18

Making Clay Magnets – ages 16 and older

  • Trip Sheridan – Saturday, Nov 8, Sunday, Nov 9 & Saturday, Nov 15

Portrait Mugs – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Thursdays, Nov 13–Dec 11

Afternoon on the Wheel – ages 14 and older

  • Karen McGraw – Saturday, Nov 22

 

Drawing

Abstract Approaches to Drawing – ages 14 and older – This class has been cancelled.

  • David Modler – Saturday & Sunday, Aug 16–Aug 17

Drawing Comics for Beginners – ages 14 and older

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Sep 20–Nov 1

Character Design for Comics and Animation – ages 13 and older

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Sep 20–Oct 25

Figure Drawing – ages Adults

  • Jamie Gerhold – Thursdays, Oct 2–Nov 20

Introduction to Drawing – ages 16 and older

  • Christine Merry – Thursdays, Oct 16–Nov 20

Playing With Charcoal – ages Adults

  • Erin Fostel – Monday, Oct 27

Drawing the Costumed Long Pose – ages 17 and older

  • Lesa Cook – Saturday & Sunday, Nov 8–Nov 9

 

Jewelry

An Armful of Bangles – ages 15 and older – This class has been canceled.

  • Sukey Rankin – Saturday, Aug 23

Intro to Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older

  • Sukey Rankin – Saturday & Sunday, Sep 20–Sep 21

Beginning Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is now full. Please call to be added to the waitlist.

  • Gina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, Sep 23–Dec 9

Intermediate Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is now full. Please call to be added to the waitlist.

  • Gina Copanzzi – Mondays, Sep 22–Dec 8

 

Painting

Introduction to Watercolor – ages Adults – This class is now full. Please call to be added to the waitlist.

  • Callie Otness – Tuesdays, Sep 16–Nov 11

Individual Projects in Oil Painting – ages 17 and older

  • Lesa Cook – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sep 16–Oct 9

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 1 – ages Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Sep 16–Oct 14

Open Abstract Studio – ages Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesdays, Sep 17–Dec 17

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – ages Adults

  • John Kachik – Wednesdays, Sep 17–Nov 19

Continuing Watercolor – ages Adults

  • Callie Otness – Thursdays, Sep 18–Nov 13

Open Abstract Studio – ages Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, Sep 18–Dec 18

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – ages Adults

  • John Kachik – Fridays, Sep 19–Dec 19

Continuing Watercolor – ages Adults

  • Callie Otness – Fridays, Sep 19–Nov 14

Painting with Confidence – ages 16 and older – This class is almost full. Please call to register.

  • Christine Merry – Tuesdays, Sep 23–Nov 11

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 2 – ages Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Oct 28–Nov 18

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 3 – ages Adults

  • Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Dec 2–Dec 23

 

Photography

Apps in iPhone Photography – ages Adults

  • Carol Leadbetter – Sunday, Sep 21

Camera Gear: What Should I Buy?! – ages 16 and older

  • Joe Yablonsky – Wednesday, Oct 8

Photographing Frederick: Architecture & Public Art – ages 16 and older

  • Joe Yablonsky – Saturdays, Oct 18–Oct 25

Photographing the Doggy Parade & Costume Contest – ages 16 and older

  • Joe Yablonsky – Saturday, Oct 25

Pro Quality Photos Using Any Camera – ages 16 and older

  • Joe Yablonsky – Wednesdays, Nov 5–Nov 19

Smartphones: A Creative Tool – ages 14 and older

  • Ron Ames – Saturday, Nov 8

Travel Photography Using Your iPhone Camera – ages Adults

  • Carol Leadbetter – Sunday, Nov 9

Night Photography: Sailing Through the Winter Solstice – ages 16 and older

  • Joe Yablonsky – Monday, Dec 1

 

Sculpture

Sculpting the Portrait from the Inside Out – ages 17 and older

  • Lesa Cook – Sundays, Sep 14–Nov 2

 

Woodworking

Wood Sculpting: Bud Vases – ages 14 and older

  • Ciarán Lynch – Saturday, Sep 27

Bird and Bat Boxes – ages Adults

  • Ciarán Lynch – Saturday, Oct 4

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

  • Mid-Maryland Wood Turners Club – Saturday, Oct 11

Console or Side Table with Traditional Joinery – ages Adults

  • Ciarán Lynch – Sundays, Nov 16–Dec 7

Magnetic Wood Shelves – ages Adults

  • Ciarán Lynch – Saturday, Dec 13 & Sunday, Dec 14

 

Other Media

Intro to Tablet Weaving – ages 14 and older – This class has been cancelled.

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturday and Sunday, Aug 16–Aug 17

Encaustic Collage Workshop – ages 16 and older

  • Cherie Peters – Sunday, Sep 14

Layering Collage & Transfer Techniques – ages 15 and older

  • Julie Maynard – Wednesdays, Sep 17–Oct 8

Easy Adjustable Apron – ages 14 and older

  • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Sep 20

Carolingian Hand – ages Adults

  • Christine Tischer – Wednesdays, Sep 24–Oct 29

Experimenting with Watercolor and Image Transfers – ages 14 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday, Sep 27

Paper Quilling 101 – ages 13 and older – This class is almost full. Please call to register.

  • Alison Armour – Sunday, Sep 28

Look! It Has Pockets! – ages 15 and older

  • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Oct 11

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

  • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Oct 18

tetRad Pop Up Journal Exchange – ages 14 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday, Oct 25

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

  • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Nov 8

Visual Journals – ages 14 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday, Nov 15

Intro to Tablet Weaving – ages 14 and older

  • Cecil Holloway – Saturday, Nov 15 & Sunday, Nov 16

Linocut Printmaking Basics – ages 14 and older

  • David Modler – Saturday, Dec 13

Christmas Stockings – ages 14 and older

  • Beth Prokop – Saturday, Dec 13

Eastern European Eggs as Christmas Ornaments – ages 14 and older

  • Joanna Lohr – Saturday, Dec 13

Eastern European Eggs as Christmas Ornaments – ages 14 and older

  • Joanna Lohr – Sunday, Dec 14