In Assocation with the Smithsonian Institution
A public sculpture park in Solomons, Maryland
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and Arts Center
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Course Catalog

As summer time is drawing to a close, so are the summer classes at the Studio School. Just as you are preparing for fall the Studio School will be working on its back to school look. Complete with a fresh coat of paint, the Studio School will exceed your expectations.

The fall catalog will be available online and in the office the middle of September. Classes are scheduled to run from the end of September through January 1.

The Studio School features a variety of classes for all ages and abilities - see this page for infomation

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Kids and Families Series

Kids and Families Weekend Workshops

Family Fun

Adult Series

Adult Weekend Workshops

Feel-good Programs

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Art Series for Kids: multi-week youth programs

Picture This! Art + Story Sessions          Ages 4 - 6
First and third Wednesdays each month
September 3 & 17
AM Sessions 10am - 11am  OR  PM Sessions 1pm - 2pm
$5 per child, per session

Designed for preschoolers, these hour-long story times teach basic art elements, styles, and even a little art history with wonderful children’s books, imaginative games, and inventive art projects.  Students come away with a matted artwork and a greater appreciation for all things artistic. Register now – classes fill up fast!

 

NEW!  Start to Art Sessions           18 mos. - 3 yrs
Second and fourth Tuesday each month
10 am - 11 am
September 9 & 23
$12 per session (parent/child couple); $5 for additional siblings

Fun parent/child sessions that allow little ones to experience art-making, mess-making, and hands-on projects.  Dress your toddler in clothes that are allowed to get a little “spotty” and grab your camera to capture some colorfully creative discoveries. This series is for parents and their toddlers.

 

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Art for Homschoolers    Ages 7 - 12
First and third Wednesdays each month
September 3 & 17           
2:45pm - 4:15pm
$18 per child, per session

Learn about art and culture from different areas of the world and create projects in various traditions. Discover African masks, Japanese prints, Iranian tiles, and more!
 
Family Fun: offerings for the entire family to enjoy!

NEW! Sunday FUNdays
Every Sunday, June-August
11am -4pm
Free, suggested donation
All ages

Stop by the Garden every Sunday to engage in a playful and informative art experience.  Whether we are building mobiles, drawing Op Art, creating personal postcards, or designing an animated flipbook-- Sunday FUNday activities are a playful enhancement to the art and nature that can be found at Annmarie Garden.  No registration necessary!

 

 
Art Series for Adults: multi-week programs

Printmaking Rediscovered Series: Monotypes
Wednesdays, August 13,20,27
7pm - 9pm
Members/ Non-members-- $160/170
Three sessions

A great introduction into the world of printmaking, learn how to make a monotype by applying ink to plexiglas plates and pressing them to paper to make an original artwork.  Learn how to incorporate photographic images, digital images, textures, stencils and more, to create a multi-layered and multifaceted piece of art!

NEW! Creative Writing
One Saturday a month
August 23, September 13
10am - 1pm
Member/ Non-member-- $115/125
Three sessions
Instructor: Crystal Brandt

Designed for creative writers of all levels, writers will be guided through the writing process using exercises and readings that emphasize dynamic and meaningful expression.  Genres may include poetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction.  Class members will have the opportunity to share their work and receive feedback from the class.
Workshops for Adults: weekend and one-day workshops

Printmaking: Linocuts and Greeting Cards
Saturday, August 30
9:30am -11:30am
Member/ Non-member -- $45/50

Learn how to carve artwork into a linoleum block, coat it with colorful inks, and use it to make your own artistic greeting cards! Use different designs, inks, and papers to vary your greetings. Continue to use your linocut at home for art prints, cards, scrapbooks, and more!