HELEN SMITH FREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS

The Delaplaine offers free workshops that explore various artists and art techniques throughout history. These workshops are a part of our Community Outreach Initiative and are made possible through donations from the Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts at the Community Foundation of Frederick County. Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids are held on most first Saturdays, 1–3 pm.

See current COVID guidance and masking requirements here.

 

 

Preregistration is required. The registration request form is available below, beginning at noon on Tuesday two weeks prior to each workshop. Submitting a registration request form is not a guarantee of enrollment; you will receive email confirmation (or regrets) based on availability. Preference is given to first-time participants.

  • Helen Smith Workshops are geared for children.
  • No unauthorized visitors are permitted.
  • Parents are welcome to visit the galleries while the workshops are in session.
  • Submitting a registration request form is not a guarantee of enrollment.
  • You will receive email confirmation (or regrets) based on availability. 
  • Preference is given to first-time participants.

 

 

Saturday, January 4 • 1–3 pm 

Registration request form will open by December 24. See above for more information.

Nesting Cardinal (Ages 6-8)

Theresa Steele

Paint the friendly face of a textured snowman and see its surprise as a cardinal makes a nest on top of its earmuffs!

Vision Boards (Ages 9-12)

Karen McGraw

Experiment with a variety of media, such as drawing and collage, to create an inspirational vision board for the new year. Use your vision board to set goals, provide inspiration and motivation, and manifest dreams.

 

Saturday, February 1 • 1–3 pm 

Registration request form will open by January 21. See above for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: The very popular downtown event, Fire in Ice, will be taking place on February 1. Garage parking will have a $10 flat fee for the day. Please see the Downtown Frederick Partnership website for information on free shuttles, as well as event activities.

Colorful Collagraph Printmaking (Ages 6-8)

Elizabeth Hinton

Cut, paint, print, and draw as you experiment with shapes, patterns, textures, and more to print your own collagraphs! A collagraph is a print made using a collaged surface, often made from shapes that have been cut and glued creating a stamp.

Spooky Snowman (Ages 9-12)

Theresa Steele

Use pencil shading techniques to apply the spooky style of artist and producer Tim Burton to your own unique snowman.

 

Saturday, March 1 • 1–3 pm • Myersville Community Library

Registration request form will open by February 21. See above for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is located offsite at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Pl, Myersville, MD 21773.

Stuffed Animal Sleeping Bags (Ages 6-8)

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild

Set up your plushie pal for a night of slumber party fun by sewing a sleeping bag for your 15- to 18-inch stuffed animal or doll on antique hand crank sewing machines!

Quilted Composition Book Covers (Ages 9-12)

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild

Create a fabric cover to fit a composition notebook and fit your style! Use antique hand crank sewing machines and learn basic sewing skills to construct a cover to use again and again.