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.

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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

Ceramics Open Studio – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Thursdays, Sep 26 to Nov 14

Fun and Funky Handbuilt Mugs – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Anne Boyer – Saturday, Sep 28 & Sunday, Sep 29

Slab-Built Canisters – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Karen McGraw – Tuesdays, Oct 8 to Nov 12

Wheel for an Afternoon – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Sunday, Oct 27

Handmade Holidays Ceramics Workshop – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Saturday, Dec 7, Sunday, Dec 8, & Saturday, Dec 14

 

Sculpture

Sculpting from the Masters: High Relief – 16 and older

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Mondays, Nov 11 to Dec 16

 

Drawing

Experimenting with Observational Drawing – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, Sep 14 & Sunday, Sep 15

Comics and Sequential Art for Beginners – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Sep 14 to Nov 2

Figure Drawing Open Studio – adults

  • Instructor Christopher Madden – Sundays, Sep 22 to Oct 13

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Tuesdays, Oct 15 to Nov 19

Advanced Drawing: How to Build a Portrait – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Wednesdays, Oct 16 to Nov 20

Portrait Drawing in Charcoal – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Thursdays, Oct 17 to Nov 21

Playing with Pastels – adults

  • Instructor Jeri Greenberg – Saturday, Oct 19 & Sunday, Oct 20

Figure Drawing Open Studio – adults

  • Instructor Christopher Madden – Sundays, Oct 27 to Nov 17

Draw and Play Here: Collaborative Journaling – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, Nov 23 & Sunday, Nov 24

 

Jewelry

Introduction to Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Georgina Copanzzi – Saturday, Sep 21 & Sunday, Sep 22

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

  • Instructor Georgina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, Sep 17 to Nov 12

Intermediate Jewelry – ages 16 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Georgina Copanzzi – Mondays, Sep 16 to Nov 11

Jewelry Design I & II – adults

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, Sep 14 & Sunday, Sep 15

Introduction to Raising: The Pewter Bowl – adults

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturdays & Sundays, Nov 9 to Nov 17

Beginning Jewelry Mini-Class – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Georgina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, Nov 19 to Dec 10

Intermediate Jewelry Mini-Class – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Georgina Copanzzi – Mondays, Nov 18 to Dec 9

Introduction to Metalsmithing: Tea Light Holders – adults

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, Nov 23 & Sunday, Nov 24

Introduction to Forging: Icicle Ornaments – adults

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, Dec 14

 

Painting

Botanical Watercolors – ages 15 and older – This class has been cancelled.

  • Instructor Callie Otness – Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Nov 6

Open Abstract Studio – adults – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Dec 18, no class on November 27

Wondrous Watercolor Techniques – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Vicki Clarkson – Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Oct 2

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – adults

  • Instructor John Kachik – Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Nov 13, no class on October 16

Falling In Love with Watercolor – adults

  • Instructor Marti Easton – Thursdays, Sep 12 to Oct 31

Watercolor: Flowers and Birds – adults

  • Instructor Marti Easton – Thursdays, Sep 12 to Oct 31

Open Abstract Studio – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, Sep 12 to Dec 19, no class on November 28

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – adults – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor John Kachik – Fridays, Sep 13 to Dec 20, no class on October 18

Introduction to Acrylic Landscapes – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Callie Otness – Saturday, Sep 21 & Sunday, Sep 22

Where Ink and Watercolor Collaborate – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Vicki Clarkson – Saturday, Sep 28

Weaving Watercolor – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Vicki Clarkson – Sunday, Oct 13

Paintings on Silk – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Callie Otness – Saturday, Oct 19 & Sunday, Oct 20

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 2 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Oct 22 to Nov 12

Barn Quilt Painting – adults

  • Instructor Cindy Pullyard – Saturday, Nov 9

Barn Quilt Painting: Youth – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Cindy Pullyard – Sunday, Nov 10

Barn Quilt Painting – adults

  • Instructor Cindy Pullyard – Saturday, Nov 16

Barn Quilt Painting: Youth – ages 10 to 14

  • Instructor Cindy Pullyard – Sunday, Nov 17

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 3 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, Nov 26 to Dec 17

 

Photography

The Rules of Composition & Beyond – adults – This class has been cancelled.

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Wednesday, Sep 11

Introduction to Cyanotypes – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Ally Christmas – Saturday, Sep 14

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

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, Sep 14

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

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, Oct 12

Unleashing the Power of Your iPhone Camera – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Carol Leadbetter – Saturday, Oct 12 & Sunday, Oct 13

Photo Walk: Canines on the Creek – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Saturday, Oct 26

Creative Techniques in Photography – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Wednesday, Nov 6

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

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, Nov 9

Other Media

High School Art Club– grades 9-12

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

Using Art to Tell a Story: Workshop with Adam Booth– ages 16 and older

  • The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Thursday, September 12

Mixed Level Glass Beadmaking – adults – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Cynthia Ann “Nolly” Gelsinger – Thursdays, Sep 12 to Oct 31

Introduction To Historical Tablet Weaving – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Cecil Holloway – Saturdays, Sep 14 to Nov 2

Quilted Throw Pillow Cover – ages 14 and older

  • The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Sunday, Sep 15

Sketchbooks and Visual Journal Open Studio – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, Sep 21 & Sunday, Sep 22

Create a Felted Coaster Set – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Stephanie Comegys – Saturday, Sep 28

Calligraphy for Beginners: The Foundational Hand – adults

  • Instructor Christine Tischer – Wednesdays, Oct 2 to Nov 6

Beginners Paint Pour – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Stephanie Comegys – Saturday, Oct 12

Introduction to Lino Block Printing – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Rose Jaffe – Wednesday, Oct 23

Mini Framed Wool Masterpiece – ages 13 and older

  • Instructors Alla and Milana Borovskaia – Saturday, Oct 26

Mixed Media Melange – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Vicki Clarkson – Wednesdays, Oct 30 to Nov 20

English Paper Piecing – ages 14 and older

  • The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Sunday, Nov 3

Reduction Plate Lino-cut Printmaking – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, Nov 16 & Sunday, Nov 17

Quilted Holiday Stockings – ages 14 and older

  • The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Sunday, Dec 15