Visual Arts Programs

   
  Abrakadoodle Art Education  
  Contact: Lisa Marianelli  
  Phone: (410) 381-5566
Email: lmarianelli@abrakadoodle.com
 
  Ages: 20 mos.-12 yrs. www.abrakadoodle.com/md04  
  Class Size: 8-10  
 
Programs: Integrated programs of art instruction into the school day or in-house field trips. Extracurricular art classes.  
Comments: Comprehensive art program (painting, drawing, sculpting, collage...)with emphasis on process learning. Children are inspired by master and contemporary artists while learning art history, vocabulary and techniques.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Abrakadoodle Art Studio (and Gallery) for Kids  
  9606 Deereco Rd. Contact: Pat Lakatta  
  Timonium, MD 21093 Phone: (443) 841-7171
Email: plakatta@abrakadoodle.com
 
  Ages: 2-14 www.abrakadoodle.com/md01  
  Class Size: 10-12  
 
Programs: Weekday and weekend enrichment classes, parties, special events. Private art lessons. Homeschool, scouts, and community organization programs.  
Opportunities: Student & professional artist exhibits  
Comments: Old masters and contemporary artists, art vocabulary development. Skilled teachers. Children with special needs welcome. All lessons field tested and exceed Md. and national standards for art education.  
 
 
 
       
   
  After School Art  
  12116 Deer Haven Rd. Contact: Zina Poliszuk  
  Marriottsville, MD 21104 Phone: (410) 442-4445
Email: zapart1@msn.com
 
  Ages: 5 yrs.-Gr. 12 ZinaPoliszuk.com  
  Class Size: 3-8  
 
Programs: Sessions include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, crafts.  
Comments: Curriculum based on understanding and use of age-appropriate design elements with inspiration from master works and art history. Very small group classes, grouped by age and/or grade, with individualized instruction. Homeschool classes available.  
 
 
 
       
   
  American Visionary Art Museum  
  800 Key Hwy. Contact:  
  Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (410) 244-1900  
  Ages: 8-up www.avam.org  
  Class Size: 8-15  
 
Programs: "AVAM in the Afternoon"  
Comments: Creative hands-on workshops with AVAM staff and visiting artists. Select Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Annie the Kinderklown - Studio Annie  
  Contact: Diana Fowlkes  
  Phone: (410) 464-2213  
  Ages: 8-up www.annietheclown4u.com  
  Class Size:  
 
Programs: Balloon twisting, face painting, balloon decorations, the art of clowning  
Comments:  
 
 
 
       
   
  Art Exposure  
  Contact: Ann Wiker  
  Phone: (410) 404-3587
Email: AEArtDealer@aol.com
 
  Ages: 2-18 www.artexposureinc.com  
  Class Size: 10  
 
Programs: Drawing, oil and watercolor painting, clay, paper mache, collage, photography, jewelry making, printmaking, more.  
Program Location: Federal Hill, Canton, Highlandtown, Hampden  
Comments: Afterschool, evening and weekend art classes. Private lessons.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Art Exposure  
  Contact: Ann Wiker  
  Phone: (410) 404-3587
Email: AEArtDealer@aol.com
 
  Ages: 2-18 www.artexposureinc.com  
  Class Size: 10  
 
Programs: Drawing, oil and watercolor painting, clay, paper mache, collage, photography, jewelry making, printmaking, more.  
Program Location: Columbia  
Comments: Afterschool, evening and weekend art classes. Private lessons.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Art Lessons for Children  
  Contact: Sheila Hack  
  Phone: (410) 578-3999  
  Ages: 4-up  
  Class Size: student/teacher ratio 1:1-3:1  
 
Programs: All media  
Program Location: Mt. Washington location  
Comments: Professional artist with 30 years experience gives individual attention to nurture creativity and self-expression. Special needs, gifted and talented, and homeschool provider. Completely equipped studio, handicapped accessible.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Artsy Partsy  
  707 Old Donaldson Ave. Contact: Jayleen  
  Severn, MD 21144 Phone: (443) 685-5945
Email: artsy@artsypartsy.net
 
  Ages: 3-9 www.artsypartsy.net  
  Class Size: 15  
 
Programs: Drawing, painting  
Opportunities: Art Expo showing students' work.  
Comments: Progressive and developmental classes.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Baltimore Clayworks  
  5707 Smith Ave. Contact: Matthew Hyleck  
  Baltimore, MD 21209 Phone: (410) 578-1919
Email: matt.hyleck@baltimoreclayworks.org
 
  Ages: 3-up www.baltimoreclayworks.org  
  Class Size: Up to 12  
 
Programs: Clay, weekend family workshops  
Opportunities: Student exhibits  
 
 
 
       
   
  Baltimore Museum of Art  
  10 Art Museum Dr. Contact:  
  Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: (443) 573-1700
Email: programs@artbma.org
 
  Ages: 6 - 13 www.artbma.org  
  Class Size: 50  
 
Programs: Every Sunday, 2 p.m., free activities for the family, including hands-on art-making workshops or an interactive family gallery tour.  
Program Location: www.artbma.org  
 
 
 
       
   
  Baltimore School for the Arts TWIGS Program -To Work in Gaining Skills  
  712 Cathedral St. Contact: Georgia King  
  Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (443) 642-5167
Email: gking@bsfa.org
 
  Ages: Grades 4-8 www.bsfa.org  
  Class Size: 15  
 
Comments: The TWIGS visual arts program, taught by professional artists, provides opportunities for students to explore and expand their imaginations while also developing fundamental artistic skills. Children must be residents of Baltimore City and qualify by audition.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Carroll Arts Center  
  91 W. Main St. Contact:  
  Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: (410) 848-7272
Email: info@carrollcountyartscouncil.org
 
  Ages: 5-up www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org  
  Class Size: 18  
 
Programs: Visual arts classes  
 
 
 
       
   
  CCBC Youth Enrichment and Creative Arts Center  
  800 S. Rolling Rd. Contact:  
  Baltimore, MD 21228 Phone: (443) 840-4700  
  Ages: 7-16 www.ccbcmd.edu/youth  
  Class Size:  
 
Programs: Drawing, painting, cartooning, clay, Japanese anime & manga  
 
 
 
       
   
  Chantiles Studio of Fine Art  
  7 Florida Rd. Contact: Georgia Chantiles-Ruby  
  Towson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 337-9009
Email: chantilesart@aol.com
 
  Ages: 6-18  
  Class Size: 8  
 
Programs: Drawing, painting, scratch-boards, watercolors, oils, clay, pastels, stone carving, pariscraft sculpture, silk painting  
Comments: Instructor is experienced working in private schools.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Charm City Kids Club  
  1500 Riderwood Dr. Contact:  
  Lutherville, MD 21093 Phone: (410) 337-2252
Email: info@charmcitykidsclub.com
 
  Ages: 18 mos.-9 yrs. www.charmcitykidsclub.com  
  Class Size: 12-under  
 
Programs: Art Smarts, Eco Art, Artists Inspired Art, Little Fashion Bugs, Fashion Art Class  
 
 
 
       
   
  Columbia Association Art Center  
  6100 Foreland Garth Contact:  
  Columbia, MD 21045 Phone: (410) 730-0075
Email: art.staff@columbiaassociation.com
 
  Ages: 5-up www.columbiaartcenter.org  
  Class Size: 6  
 
Programs: Drawing, painting, clay and wheel, home design, home school, parent and child programs, more  
Opportunities: Exhibits  
Comments:  
 
 
 
       
   
  Community Art Center of Towson University  
  8000 York Rd. Contact: Bonnie Reynolds  
  Towson, MD 21252 Phone: (410) 704-2351
Email: cac@towson.edu
 
  Ages: 5-up www.towson.edu/cac  
  Class Size: 13  
 
Programs: 2D and 3D art classes, computer graphics  
Program Location: TU Center for the Arts  
Comments:  
 
 
 
       
   
  Creative Alliance  
  3134 Eastern Ave. Contact: Linda DePalma  
  Baltimore, MD 21224 Phone: (410) 276-1651
Email: linda@creativealliance.org
 
  Ages: All www.creativealliance.org  
  Class Size: 15  
 
Programs: Open Minds Art Club; Kerplunk! Family drop-in arts classes  
Comments: Free family drop-in arts classes on Saturdays. Afterschool arts classes.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Creative Art Lessons with Fane Brenner  
  Contact: Fane Brenner  
  Phone: (410) 655-3427  
  Ages: 3-8  
  Class Size: 3  
 
Programs: Mixed media, collage, still life, water-based paints, pen & ink  
 
 
 
       
   
  Exploration Art School  
  Contact: Nicki Jergensen  
  Phone: (410) 652-6411
Email: nickijergensen@mac.com
 
  Ages: 5-up www.explorationartschool.com  
  Class Size: 6  
 
Programs: Painting, drawing, digital photography  
Program Location: 2213 Commerce Rd., Forest Hill  
Opportunities: Art exhibits  
Comments: Individualized art program that focuses on building self-esteem through art, one child at a time. Experienced educator. Specialized training with learning differences.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Gymboree Play & Music  
  Contact:  
  Phone: (410) 730-4410  
  Ages: 18 mos.-5 yrs. gymboreeclasses.com  
  Class Size:  
 
Program Location: Columbia, Nottingham, Millersville  
Comments: Hands-on art activities include painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, more. Columbia 410-730-4410; Nottingham 410-663-0200; Millersville 410-987-7746.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Howard County Center for the Arts  
  8510 High Ridge Rd. Contact:  
  Ellicott City, MD 21043 Phone: (410) 313-2787
Email: info@hocoarts.org
 
  Ages: 5-up www.hocoarts.org  
  Class Size: 10  
 
Programs: Visual arts classes  
 
 
 
       
   
  Kerplunk! at The Creative Alliance  
  3134 Eastern Ave. Contact: Rachel Miller  
  Baltimore, MD 21224 Phone: (410) 276-1651
Email: miller.rachel11@gmail.com
 
  Ages: All www.kerplunkatcreativealliance.blogspot.com  
  Class Size: 18  
 
Programs: Family drop-in art class  
Comments: Students create projects based on current exhibitions.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Mitchell School of Fine Arts  
  6247 Falls Rd. Contact: Trevor Twist  
  Baltimore, MD 21209 Phone: (410) 296-0077
Email: themitchellschool@gmail.com
 
  Ages: 5-up mitchellartschool.com  
  Class Size: 8  
 
Programs: Classical drawing, watercolor, oil, figure drawing, pastel, portraits, landscape, youth art classes.  
Opportunities: Portfolio prep  
 
 
 
       
   
  New Freedom Art  
  Contact: Molly Adler  
  Phone: (443) 838-5736
Email: molly@newfreedomart.com
 
  Ages: 4-15 www.newfreedomart.com  
  Class Size: 10  
 
Programs: Drawing, painting, mozaic tile, watercolor  
Program Location: Emmorton & Norrisville, Md.  
Opportunities: Art shows  
 
 
 
       
   
  School 33 Art Center  
  1427 Light St. Contact:  
  Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: (443) 263-4350
Email: school33@promotionandarts.org
 
  Ages: 3-up www.school33.org  
  Class Size: 8-10  
 
Opportunities: Exhibitions  
 
 
 
       
   
  Secrets on Main Street/ Kraft Kids  
  214 Main St. Contact: Angela Walker  
  Reisterstown, MD 21136 Phone: (410) 833-5235
Email: angela@secretsonmainstreet.com
 
  Ages: 2-up www.secretsonmainstreet.com  
  Class Size:  
 
Programs: Open workshop for crafting  
Opportunities: Exhibits  
 
 
 
       
   
  Staub Art Studio  
  1709 Edmondson Ave. Contact: Maria Goebel  
  Catonsville, MD 21228 Phone: (410) 744-9001
Email: artstaub@verizon.net
 
  Ages: 6-up www.staubartstudio.com  
  Class Size: 13  
 
Programs: drawing, painting  
Opportunities: exhibits  
Comments: Teaching at all levels. Portfolio preparation for magnet schools, gifted & talented programs, high schools, colleges.  
 
 
 
       
   
  Walters Art Museum (The)  
  600 N. Charles St. Contact: Kate Barutha  
  Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 547-9000x 300
Email: familyprograms@thewalters.org
 
  Ages: All www.thewalters.org/family  
  Class Size: Varies  
 
Programs: Drop-in Art Activities & ArtCarts; ArtTots & ArtKids Preschool Programs; Walk, Wonder & Create Family Tours; Homeschool Programs; Scout Museum Days; Mini-Camps; Sensory Mornings; Waltee's Cubs Baby Programs.  
Opportunities:  
 
 
 
       
   
  Zoll Studio of Fine Art  
  15 W. Aylesbury Rd., Suite 601 Contact: Judy Funk  
  Timonium, MD 21093 Phone: (410) 296-0233
Email: zollstudio@yahoo.com
 
  Ages: 5-14 zollstudio.com  
  Class Size: 6/1 student/teacher ratio  
 
Programs: "Beginner Realism"; Sculpture; "Drawing, Painting, Pastel, Watercolor"; Portfolio Prep.  
Comments: Students learn to draw and paint using the classical methods of the Old Masters. Emphasis for younger students focuses on increasing drawing, painting, and sculpting abilities while incorporating traditional techniques.