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

Ceramics Open Studio – adults – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Thursdays, April 18 to June 6

 

Drawing

Figure Drawing Open Studio – adults

  • Instructor Chris Madden – Sundays, April 7 to April 28

Drawing Animals in Nature with Graphite – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Tuesdays, April 9 to May 14

Classic Drawing – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Wednesdays, April 10 to May 15

Abstract Drawing – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28

 

Jewelry

Introduction to Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, April 28

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

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, April 9 to June 4

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

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Mondays, April 8 to June 3

Soldering Intensive: The Chunky Chain – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12

Jewelry Design 1 – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19

Put a Ring On It! – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Heather Liverman – Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26

 

Painting

Open Abstract Studio: Mini Class 3 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesdays, March 13 to April 3

Open Abstract Studio: Mini Class 4 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, March 14 to April 4

Introduction to Watercolor – 15 and older – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Callie Otness – Saturday, March 23 & Sunday, March 24

Beginning Oil Painting – adults – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Chris Madden – Mondays, April 8 to April 29

Individual Projects in Oil Painting – adults – This class is now FULL.

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 9 to May 2

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class 1 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, April 9 to May 7

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

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesdays, April 10 to June 5

Open Abstract Studio – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, April 11 to May 6

Open Abstract Studio: Mini Class 2 – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, May 21 to June 11

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – adults

  • Instructor John Kachik – Wednesdays, April 10 to June 5

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – adults

  • Instructor John Kachik – Fridays, April 12 to June 7

Watercolor: Color Block and Guild – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Vicki Clarkson – Wednesdays, May 22 to June 12

Techniques for Painting Animals in Watercolor – adults

  • Instructor Stacy Lund Levy – Saturday, June 8– This class is being rescheduled.

 

Photography

Creative Photography Photo Walk – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, March 23

Photo Walk: Experimental Architectural Photography – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, April 13

Photo Tour: Frederick Public Art – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Saturday, April 20

Unleashing The Power of Your iPhone Camera – adults

  • Carol Leadbetter – Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21

Photo Walk: Creative Plein Air Photography – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Ron Ames – Saturday, May 11

Black & White Photography – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Monday, May 13

The Creative Use of Apps for the iPhone – adults

  • Carol Leadbetter – Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19

 

Sculpture

Sculpting the Hands – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Wednesdays, April 10 to May 1

 

Other Media

Multiplate Linocut Printmaking – ages 14 and older

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

Calligraphy: Gothic Textura Script– adults

  • Instructor Chris Tischer – Wednesdays, April 10 to May 15

Working BIG in Collage – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Julie Maynard – Thursdays, April 11 to May 2

Envisioning Art School: Constructing the Divergent Portfolio – ages 13 to 18

  • Instructor David Modler – Thursdays, April 11 to May 16

Introduction to Glass Beadmaking– ages 16 and older – This class is almost full, please call to register.

  • Instructor Nolly Gelsinger – Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14

Secrets to Successful Sketchbooking – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21

Linocut Prinkmaking Basics – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, May 11 & Sunday, May 12

Painting with Wool: Tiger Portrait– ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Alla and Milana Borovskaia – Tuesday, May 21

Art Quilts: Flora and Fauna Applique– ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Jessica Halpin and The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, May 26

Patchwork Scrunchies for Teens– ages 13 to 18

  • Instructor Jessica Halpin and The Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Saturday, May 8

Intermediate Beadmaking– ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Nolly Gelsinger – Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9