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ceramics Arts Classes and Workshops

Online programs for all ages! New programs are starting throughout the season. View summer art classes, ceramics, and more in our Summer Camps Guide.

Virtual Art Shares

For artists of all experience levels. Suitable for teens and adults. All media welcome. Bring 1-3 pieces of your artwork to share and discuss. Programs may meet on Zoom or outdoors as the group prefers and as circumstances allow. Join one fo the upcoming Art Shares on Friday, May 14, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Sunday, June 13, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Friday, July 16, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, and Sunday, August 15, 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

Sign up to receive more information and the zoom link for the spring art shares
Sign up to receive more information and the zoom link for the summer art shares

2021 Festival of Lights Juried Art and Craft Fair

Applications are now open. Apply any time through September 10.
Rolling admissions. Fine artists, artisans, writers, book illustrators, youth and non-profit groups: apply early for this year's first-ever hybrid show. Conditions permitting, the event will be held in person at the Greenbelt Community Center on December 4 and 5, and also online from November 26 - December 19. Click for details. Pictured: bowl by past participant John Kerr.

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Virtual Scout Workshops

Programs available in drawing, comic art, painting, collage, outdoor art, dance and music! Workshops are tailored to meet badge requirements for Girl Scouts (all levels); Boy Scouts and Campfire groups are also welcome. Learn more.

Pictured: collage (detail) by Racquel Keller

Gawlik thumbnail Fall Open Studio Tour in Review

On October 4, ten Greenbelt-affiliated artists welcomed guests for an online studio visit. View the list of participating artists, including contact information and links to their websites and social media accounts. Some artists have video recordings of their studio visits available to view online. Pictured: art tile (detail) by Mary Gawlik

Art Anytime - Activities for All Ages

Living Picture Challenge: Create a "Tableau Vivant"!

Recreate images from art history - as faithfully as possible, or with your own unique spin. Use household materials creatively to make costumes, props and sets. They can be as simple or complex as you like - no special skills or materials needed. See our activity sheet for additional examples and links to searchable museum collections for inspiration. Send your photos to ndewald@greenbeltmd.gov to share on social media. Pictured above: “A Girl Reading” by Johann Georg Meyer, and Felicity Garcia in her Greenbelt home.

Nicole DeWald - Erwin Wurm One Minute Sculptures

Use household objects to “realize” the participatory sculptures of Austrian artist Erwin Wurm - then invent some of your own! All ages.

Karen's drum Make a Drum
Create and decorate your own instrument using a cardboard frame and a fabric drum head. Tutorial by Artist in Residence Karen Arrington.

artscorrected2 Abstraction Action - 2D Art Activity

Use repeating forms to create lively drawings or collages! For inspiration, see the work of Odili Donald Odita, Jim Lambie, and Melinda Harper. Activity courtesy of the National Gallery of Victoria (Australia). Ages 6 and up.

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Fashion Challenge: Rei Kawakubo
Are you ready for some daring dress up? Use pillows and household textiles to create outlandish, volumetric looks inspired by the work of Rei Kawakubo, an avant garde Japanese designer. No sewing involved! All ages.

Art from Anything: Sticks!
See how humans and other builders have used this material creatively. Have fun with some hands-on projects to enjoy indoors and out. View the “Stick Built” activity guide.

See art tutorials for kids created by Greenbelt Recreation instructors on YouTube!

See art tutorials for adults created by Greenbelt Recreation instructors on YouTube!

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