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 first Saturdays, 1–3 pm.

See below for health and safety protocols and guidelines.

Preregistration is required. Registration opens at noon on the Tuesday two weeks prior to each workshop. Submitting a registration request is not a guarantee of enrollment. Registration confirmation could take up to 2 days. Space is limited, and preference is given to first-time participants.

The 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes, times, and location (on-site and online) are subject to change.

 

Dec 5

Out of concern for the health and safety of our students and their families, the December Helen Smith workshops have been cancelled. Please check back on December 22 for information about the January workshops.

 

Jan 2 • 1–3 pm

Colorful Ice Skaters (Ages 6–8)

Virginia Warwick

Inspired by the season, create colorful ice skaters! Learn about color, pattern, value, and how to create movement in your work.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 22 at 12 noon

The Five Universal Shapes (Ages 9–12)

David Modler

Discover the five universal shapes and experiment with a variety of drawing, painting, collage, and image-transfer activities as you explore their potential for authentic meaning-making.

Registration opens Tuesday, December 22 at 12 noon

 

Feb 6 • 1–3 pm

Heart-in-Hand Valentines (Ages 6–8)

Hannah Jacobs

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you can hold your heart in your hand! Learn about complementary and analogous colors and mix art mediums to create your own unique Valentine.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 26 at 12 noon

Mash-Ups (Ages 9–12)

David Modler

Take a nod from the century-old parlor games of the Surrealists to experiment with collage! Processes will focus on cutting, juxtaposing, and recontextualizing images to invent an array of exquisite characters.

Registration opens Tuesday, January 26 at 12 noon

 

Mar 6 • 1–3 pm

Textured Landscapes (Ages 6–8)

Hannah Jacobs

Create colorful landscapes using a variety of textures, mediums, and patterns! Let your creative mind flow to create a landscape that looks like something out of a dream.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 23 at 12 noon

Splotch Monsters (Ages 9–12)

David Modler

Explore the Splotch Monster images of Virginia-based artist Steve Loya, and then experiment with watercolor paint and adding ink embellishments to develop your own inventive creatures.

Registration opens Tuesday, February 23 at 12 noon

 

Health & Safety Protocols

The Delaplaine is following health and safety protocols recommended by local, state, and federal agencies. Students are asked to follow these guidelines:

  • Before coming to class, be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. If you or a member of your household have any of these symptoms, stay home.
  • While at the Delaplaine:
    • Face masks are required at all times, including inside classrooms.
    • The Delaplaine is practicing physical distancing in all areas. Please stay 6’ apart from others at all times and respect the Delaplaine’s guidelines for moving through the building and spacing apart.
    • Avoid sharing items and materials with others as much as possible.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially: after using the restroom; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; after touching items shared with others.
    • Avoid eating in the classroom. If you must have something to eat, wash hands before and after doing so.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Delaplaine staff will be disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared items after each class.

Please contact us with any questions.

 

Support youth arts education!
The Art of Giving
Untitled