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