Events Calendar

Communications. Graphic Design & Illustration Student Exhibition. Reception; Wednesday, April 24, 5-7pm. M-W, 10am-6pm, Thurs.10am-8pm, Fri, 10am-1pm.
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presented by Technical Center

The Conference and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is launching a Spring savings campaign from March-September 2013. Find deals on hotels, restaurants & attractions in Montgomery County. Check the Website often as new deals are added daily!
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Climb/hike/bike Sugarloaf Mountain and then try wine Tasting and tour of Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
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Parker's exhibition brings together etchings, drawings, and sculptures to comment on the seasons of life, rhythm and flourishings and declines that are reflected in the natural world.
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presented by Margaret Adams Parker

Pennsylvania artist Robin Gibson exhibits a group of landscape prints.
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presented by Robin Gibson

Paintings and drawings by local artist Nancy Bullough. Employing bold and vibrant colors, Bullough creates both realistic and abstract works and experiments with a variety of media, techniques and subject matter. Bullough is a resident of Olney, MD and received her BA in Fine Art from the University of Maryland in College Park. Please join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, May 31, 7-9 p.m. The exhibition is on view in the Common Ground Gallery (second floor) May 15 through June 16. Free and open to the public.
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presented by VisArts

Come witness the butterfly life cycle as tiny eggs hatch into crawling, chewing caterpillars, which then encase themselves in jewel-like chrysalides and emerge as sipping, flying adult butterflies.
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Learn how to create in the style of famous artists by using household items, recycled items and food. Explore different media - watercolor, pastel, tempera paint and colored pencils. Have fun mixing them to create your own unique artwork. Please wear clothes you can get messy or bring a smock. A supply fee of $10. is due the first class. 7 classes. Ages 6-9
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presented by Arts Barn

Young artists are introduced to the basic techniques of drawing and painting by using color to express emotion, exploring lines and shapes, and creating realistic drawings such as self-portraits and still life compositions. Students will use a variety of media including chalk and oil pastels, tempera paint, colored pencils, watercolor and more.
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presented by CREATE Arts Center

Are you ready to take your short story draft to the next level? Need help completing the draft? Longing for motivation to begin? This workshop is designed to meet those needs, creating a helpful, supportive workshop atmosphere for all participants. The goal is for each writer to present a successful draft, with emphasis on encouragement, hard work, and practical suggestions. The workshop leader will provide detailed written comments on all manuscripts.
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presented by John Morris

If you've never written fiction and would love to try your hand at creating characters, a plot, and an exciting story. Join novelist Kathryn Johnson for a fun introduction to the basics of fiction writing.
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presented by Kathryn Johnson

This class guides the students through the fresh and translucent medium of watercolor. Vian Borchert, and internationally acclaimed artist and art educator, and Corcoran graduate, will guide students of all levels step by step through the necessary techniques and methods needed to create a successful watercolor painting. Learn how to apply washes such as: wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, graded washes, masking and brushwork texture. Students will utilize these methods to create stil life, landscape and portrait compositions effectively. Supply list at Arts Barn. Bring supplies to the first class.
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presented by Arts Barn

Take your singing to the next level! Howard University Professor Connaitre Miller, who coached "The Sing-Off" finalists Afro-Blue, leads this class for students who have attended Strathmore's Intro to Jazz Singing or have other previous experience. You'll build on basic skills, explore your strengths and sharpen your singing chops in this six-session class that culminates in a cabaret performance with full rhythm section.
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presented by Strathmore