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, April 5 • 1–3 pm 

Registration is now closed.

Curious Crawling Caterpillar (Ages 6-8)

Theresa Steele

Chase the curious caterpillar around the page as you design a composition of colorful leaves and bright flowers!

Embroidered Felt Patches (Ages 9-12)

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild

Create fun, custom patches using hand embroidery and felt! Learn essential stitches to creating fun, graphic designs that make a perfect addition to backpacks, jeans, jackets, and more.

 

 

Saturday, May 3

Registration request form will open by April 22. See above for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is located offsite at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD 21716.

Collaborative Drawing Games

David Modler

Play a variety of collaborative drawing games that lead to unexpected results! Work with other students as you play and draw unpredictable creations!

Ages 6 to 8 – 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Ages 9 to 12 – 3:00 to 4:30 pm

 

Saturday, June 7 • 1–3 pm 

Registration request form will open by May 27. See above for more information.

Fabric Pins (Ages 6-8)

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild

Using felt, ribbon, and other materials, learn a simple running stitch to create a fabric pin or brooch in the shape of a bunny or cloud! This easy beginner project will introduce children to basic sewing skills as well as embellishment.

Fuzzy Needle-Felted Friends (Ages 9-12)

Elizabeth Hinton

Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! We will be working with colorful wool and felting needles as we learn and practice techniques to create a fuzzy felted friend.

 

No Helen Smith workshops in July or August. See you again in September!