Registration is required 24-hours prior to class beginning so we may procure your supplies and prepare your space. To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Special Events
Sip-and-Paint (21+)
Thursday, July 25 5:30–7:30pm |
Enjoy a fun evening of instructor-led creative painting. Perfect for individuals and groups. Learn about the painting process, color blending with paint, and brush holding and stroke-making methods, all while having fun!
$35 per adult Location: TBD To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Baby & Me (Ages 0-2)
9:00-10:00am
(One day class) Thursday, July 11: Handprint Fireworks Thursday, July 18: Homemade Playdough Treats Thursday, July 25: Bubblewrap Printmaking |
A wonderful exploration of safe, age-appropriate tools and materials. Early mark-making skills can help baby grow in confidence with grip skills, color knowledge, coordination, and creativity.
$8 per baby $6 per additional child in same family Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Preschool Club (Ages 3-5)
9:00-10:00am
(Two day Class) Monday-Tuesday, July 8-9: Fireworks Painting Monday-Tuesday, July 22-23: Catch the Sun! |
A two-day art class where students explore different art mediums through a variety of hands-on mark-making experiences. The perfect way to practice school-ready skills, like tool use and pattern recognition, as well as grow the creative confidence.
$25 per preschooler $20 per additional child in same family Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Youth Mixed Media (Ages 6-11)
10:30-11:30
(Two day Class) Monday-Tuesday, July 8-9: American Flag Wind Catchers Thursday-Friday, July 18-19: Sweet Treats Creations Monday-Tuesday, July 22-23 Build Sun Catchers |
A two-day class where students will engage in the creative process using a variety of processes, tools, and media. Projects will begin with sketching and research and end with the creation of a finished piece. All levels welcome.
$35 per youth $30 per additional child in same family Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Teen Mixed Media (Ages 12-18)
10:30-11:30
(Two day class) Thursday-Friday, July 11-12: American Paper Star Wreath Thursday-Friday, July 25-26 Summer Botanical Printmaking |
A two-day class where students will engage in the creative process using a variety of processes, tools, and media. Projects will begin with sketching and research and end with the creation of a finished piece. All levels welcome.
$35 per teen $30 per additional child in same family Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Mindful Coloring (All Ages)
9:00-10:00am
(One day class) Monday, July 29th Summer Mandala Coloring |
Engage in detailed coloring using mindful movements with coloring utensils. Soft lighting and calm music will enhance the creative process. Students will be instructed on how to use different hand motions to create marks and color blending techniques.
Ages 3-5: $8 per preschooler $6 sibling discount Ages 6+: $10 per youth/teen $8 sibling discount Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Beginner's Watercolor (18+)
1:00-4:00pm
(Three-part class) Thursday, July 18th Thursday, July 25th Thursday, July August 1st Final painting will be Florals in a Vase. The supplies list can be picked up from the Arts and Crafts Center prior to class starting. |
Register for this three-session class to learn differences between papers, brush identification and use, and how to use the water and pigment to create a palette. Students will learn to create watercolor washes, the ever-important base for further watercolor paintings.
$90 per adult Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B To register, please call the Arts and Crafts Center at (301) 677-7809. |
Eco Art Club
No classes scheduled for July.
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Students will exercise their imaginations to build a project in answer to a class prompt. By working together and using recyclable or reusable materials, the students will learn a variety of construction methods, as well as about sustainability.
Location: Arts & Crafts Center 6530B York Ave. BLDG 6530B |
Intermediate Watercolor
No classes scheduled for July.
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Perfect for those students furthering their practice. Students will be guided through the painting process an instructor-chosen image. Practice different brush strokes to create texture and shape, and learn how to mix the primary colors to gain depth in your palette.
Supplies list will be provided at the time of registration or can be picked up from the Arts and Crafts Center. |
Illustration Workshops
No workshops scheduled for July.
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Using basic shapes and marks, students will have a laughter-filled time creating illustrations with various expressions and postures. Each student will take home a sketchbook full of ideas for future projects.
Supplies list will be provided at the time of registration or can be picked up from the Arts and Crafts Center. |
Clay Workshops
No workshops scheduled for July.
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Students will learn different methods of cutting materials, the "Rule of Thirds" concept, and how to place and adhere pieces to create a new meaningful image.
Supplies list will be provided at the time of registration or can be picked up from the Arts and Crafts Center. |
Collage Workshops
No workshops scheduled for July.
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Students will learn different methods of cutting materials, the "Rule of Thirds" concept, and how to place and adhere pieces to create a new meaningful image.
Supplies list will be provided at the time of registration or can be picked up from the Arts and Crafts Center. |