CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS & ADULTS

PLEASE NOTE: Currently, masking is not required in youth or 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, and masking may or may not be required for upcoming classes. If you or a member of your household have any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.

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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

Beginning Wheel Throwing and Hand Building – ages 16 and older —  This class is now FULL

  • Instructor Gwendolyn Ottinger – Mondays, February 13 to March 27

Throwing and Hand Building with Ceramics – adults

  • Instructor Allison Severance – Thursdays, April 13 to June 8 – 12:20pm to 3:00pm

Throwing and Hand Building with Ceramics – adults

  • Instructor Allison Severance – Thursdays, April 13 to June 8 – 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Throwing and Hand Building with Ceramics – adults

  • Instructor Allison Severance – Thursdays, April 13 to June 8 – 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Open Ceramics Studio – adults

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Tuesdays, May 2 to May 23

Open Ceramics Studio – adults

  • Instructor Lauren Koch – Tuesdays, May 30 to June 20

 

Drawing

Drawing Animals in Nature with Graphite – ages 16 and older —  This class is now FULL

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Wednesdays, February 1 to March 8

Drawing the Costumed Figure – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Thursdays, February 16 to March 23

Basic Drawing – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor Lee Newman – Tuesdays, April 18 to June 6

Drawing the Hands – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Saturday, May 13

Experimental Approaches to Still Life Drawing – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, May 13 & Sunday, May 14

 

Jewelry

Introduction to Metalsmithing – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4

Jewelry for the Advanced Beginner – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Tuesdays, April 4 to June 6

Intermediate Jewelry – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Gina Copanzzi – Mondays, April 3 to June 5

 

Painting

Watercolor Painting and Image Transfers Techniques – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, January 28

Whimsical Animals in Acrylic – ages 16 and older — This class is now FULL

  • Instructor Jodie Schmidt – Saturday February 18 & Sunday, February 19

Open Abstract Studio: Mini-Class – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, February 21 to March 14

Pet Portraits in Oil – adults

  • Instructor Lesa Cook – Mondays & Wednesdays, April 3 to April 26

Open Abstract Studio: All Levels – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, April 4 to May 2

Open Abstract Studio: Intermediate and Advanced Students – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Wednesday, April 5 to May 31

Open Abstract Studio: All Levels  – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Thursdays, April 6 to June 1

Guided Personal Directions in the Studio – adults

  • Instructor John Kachik – Fridays, April 7 to June 2

Introduction to Watercolor and Wet Media – adults

  • Instructor John Kachik – Wednesdays, April 12 to May 24

Open Abstract Studio: All Levels – adults

  • Instructor Calvin Edward Ramsburg – Tuesdays, May 9 to May 30

 

Photography

Lenses and ISO – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Monday, February 13

Exposures and Histograms – adults

  • Instructor Joe Yablonsky – Thursday, March 23

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

  • Instructor Carol Leadbetter – Saturday, April 29 to Sunday, April 30

The Power of your iPhone Camera Part Two – ages 17 and older

  • Instructor Carol Leadbetter – Saturday, May 27

 

Woodworking

Introduction to Woodturning – ages 14 and older —  This class is now FULL

  • Instructor David Swiger – Saturday, February 11

 

Other Media

Linocut Printmaking – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, February 11 and & Sunday, February 12

Collaborative Sketchbook Exchange – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, February 18

Cardboard Collagraphs Printmaking – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, February 26

Eastern European Egg Painting – adults

  • Instructor Joanna Lohr – Saturday, March 25

Eastern European Egg Painting – adults

  • Instructor Joanna Lohr – Sunday, March 26

Collage for Everyone  – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor Julie Maynard – Thursdays, April 13 to May 4

Introduction to Calligraphy: The Foundational Hand – adults

  • Instructor Christine Tischer – Wednesdays, April 19 to May 24

Cardboard Collagraph Relief Printmaking – ages 16 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23

Visual Journals for the Beginner – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, April 29 & Sunday April 30

Traditional Quilting: English Paper Pieced Patches – ages 16 and older

  • Clustered Spires Quilt Guild – Saturday, April 29

Linocut Relief Printmaking – ages 15 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 21

Painting with Wool – adults

  • Instructor Alla & Milana Borovskaia – Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21

Advanced Visual Journaling – ages 14 and older

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

Open Exploration in Visual Journals – ages 14 and older

  • Instructor David Modler – Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11