Community Arts

Mass media drenches our daily lives, yet few people understand its impact. Discover how media is used as a powerful tool for information, persuasion, and social effect. Discuss the messaging delivered by mass-media outlets through the windows of aesthetics, economics, and sociology. 

Course: ART066
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 41539
5/28-7/7
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class TVRA134, CRN 40418.

Analyze major trends in architecture, painting, and sculpture in Western civilization. Explore art movements from the Renaissance through the 20th century, including Proto-Renaissance, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Neoclassic, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist, Expressionist, Cubist, non-objective, and 20th century art. No prerequisites. 

Course: ART075
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 11711
7/8-8/16
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT201, CRN 10273.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover the architecture, painting, sculpture, and artifacts of the world, from the Paleolithic through the Middle Ages. Learn the history of prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Pre-Columbian, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. 

Course: ART076
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 41540
5/28-7/7
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT200, CRN 40993.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover the basics of visual storytelling frame-by-frame! Whether your interest is in slice-of-life stories, superhero epics, or the surreal, you’ll learn to build your own narrative style. Learn to draw compelling backgrounds and environments to set the stage for your action. Develop unique, dynamic characters and unleash them with action illustration. Write dialogue and narration that draws the viewer in without dominating the visuals. Have a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools ready to go, and be prepared for lots of drawing! Open to students of all skill levels; no prior experience required.

Course: ADS509
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11610
10 Sessions
Th 5/30-8/8
7-8 p.m.
No class 7/4
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Jamie Noguchinew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Learn basic drawing techniques using graded drawing pencils. You will focus on drawing from a still life. This workshop is geared toward optimizing use of materials.

Course: ADS460
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41425
1 Session
Sa 6/1
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Add watercolor pencils to your drawing toolkit! Watercolor pencils are made of pigment in a water-soluble binder, so you can blend them with water. Explore the versatility of this medium and application strategies from drawing out washes with a brush to adding detail by using the pencil dry. Continue your exploration of drawing from still life.

Course: ADS611
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41446
1 Session
Sa 6/8
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Learn to draw hands, one of the most difficult parts of the body to depict! Discover the variety of charcoals available and their application. Practice using vine charcoal, different grades of compressed charcoal, white charcoal, and blending tools. Create a drawing of a hand holding an object.

Course: ADS612
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41447
1 Session
Sa 6/15
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Learn the basics of portrait drawing using Conté crayons. Available in black, white, and shades of brown, Conté is made of natural pigments mixed with clay. As a stable medium for use on canvas, rough paper, and colored paper, Conté is equally useful in underdrawing for paintings, sketches, and finished works. Take advantage of the multiple earth tones of Conté to create a finished portrait based on a photograph. Please bring a photograph of a person to class.

Course: ADS613
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41448
1 Session
Sa 6/22
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Are you frustrated by limp hair in your portraits or stumped by tree bark in your landscapes? Start a visual journal of textures to guide you in your next drawing endeavor. Create life-like textures through mark-making, value patterns, and rubbings. Bring a sketchbook and your texture quandaries to the class!

Course: ADS600
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41440
1 Session
Sa 6/29
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Create elegant and well observed drawings of the natural world using only drawing’s most foundational element-the line. Explore the use of line to express importance, weight, tension, and character of subjects. Students are encouraged to bring nature subjects to draw that fit their interests, such as plants, flowers, shells, and animal skulls (no rocks, please).

Course: ADS593
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11645
1 Session
Sa 7/13
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Construct complex, dynamic drawings by mastering the use of fundamental shapes. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class will help hone your drawing skills. Join us to transform simple shapes into captivating drawings.

Course: ADS606
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11660
1 Session
Sa 7/20
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 

Delve into the world of pastel with this still life drawing class. Discover the unique charm of pastels as you learn to breathe life into everyday objects. From vibrant fruits to delicate flowers, this course will guide you in capturing the subtle nuances of color and texture.

Course: ADS472
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11603
1 Session
Sa 7/27
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Discover new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. Each week presents a new topic, covering a variety of media and subject matter. See section notes for topics covered. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided! Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS495
24 Hours
$145 + $149 fee = $294; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $294
MD seniors 60+: $149
Non-MD residents: $434

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11606
8 Sessions
Sa 6/1-7/27
1-4 p.m.
Topics: Drawing Basics, Watercolor Pencil Still Life, Exploring Charcoal & Drawing the Hand, Portraiture in Conté, Drawing Texture, Expressive Line & Nature, Building Complex Structure with Basic Shapes, and Pastel Still Life.
Instructors: Wanjin Kimnew window, Holly Troutnew window, Racquel Kellernew window

Begin your journey as an artist or improve the foundations of your current practice. Drawing is at the core of arts disciplines from graphic design to sculpture and everything in between. Learn fundamental drawing skills such as gesture, proportion, composition, cross contour, line, and perspective. Working from direct observation with still life, learn to translate three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional image. Explore various media, including graphite, pens, and ink. Leave class able to communicate observations and ideas visually with drawing media. No prior drawing experience necessary.

Course: ADS504
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11607
10 Sessions
M 6/3-8/5
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41426
5 Sessions
Tu 5/28-6/25
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11608
10 Sessions
F 5/31-8/9
10-11:30 a.m.
No class 7/5
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Have you taken an introductory drawing class but want to further develop your drawing skills? This course picks up on the techniques introduced in Drawing: Introduction and provides further analysis and exploration of drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Emphasis is on more complex problem solving in the visual interpretation of three-dimensional forms. You will utilize a variety of black-and-white and color drawing media. Bring a sketchbook, charcoal, and pencils to the first class. Prerequisite: ADS504 Intro to Drawing or equivalent experience.

Course: ADS568
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11642
10 Sessions
M 6/3-8/5
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Join us and draw from a live model! Students may request poses and a nude or draped figure at the facilitator’s discretion. Take this class as a supplement to another drawing class or as a stand-alone to create finished works or keep your skills sharp. Students may work in any drawing media, ink, or watercolor; please bring your own materials. Acrylic and oil paint are not permitted in the studio. Models are scheduled ahead, so students may not request specifics. Prerequisite: comfort drawing from a live nude model, ability to draw independently without instructor supervision.

Course: ADS603
15 Hours
$0 + $125 fee = $125; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $125
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $245

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41441
5 Sessions
Sa 6/1-6/29
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

CRN#: 11655
5 Sessions
Sa 7/13-8/10
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Phaedra Askarinamnew window

Explore the amazing medium of acrylic paints! Acrylic is the dominant painting medium of the 20th century, used by artists like Rothko, Warhol, and Hockney. It’s also non-toxic and cleans up with water! Learn how to use a wide variety of acrylic products, including paint, gels, medium, and grounds. Practice mixing clean colors, controlling drying time, and creating glazes and textures. This course is designed for new artists and those who have never explored acrylics in depth.

Course: ADS529
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11618
10 Sessions
Tu 5/28-7/30
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Further your exploration of acrylic painting, the dominant painting medium of the 20th century and today. Advance your technical and conceptual skills by creating representational, abstract, and non-objective paintings. Explore the use of a variety of acrylic media as well as mixing, surface preparation, and application strategies. Prerequisite: ADS529 Acrylic Painting: Introduction or equivalent experience.

Course: ADS457
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11600
8 Sessions
W 5/29-7/31
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Discover the rich and delicate medium of watercolor painting! Watercolor came of age in the Renaissance, and has been in constant use ever since. Continue in the tradition of artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth, Paul Klee, and William Blake. Learn the balance of control and freedom in creating watercolor paintings. Explore color mixing and application, layering, washes, and textures, and their part in creating an effective composition. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, and portrait painting.

Course: ADS531
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160

Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11620
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11619
10 Sessions
Tu 5/28-8/6
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 7/2
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11621
10 Sessions
M 6/3-8/5
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Create collages using aqueous media (watercolor) as a unifying tool. Learn to think in mixed media and use simple design principles to create complex, unified artwork. Conceptualize and assemble compositions related to mythology, symbolism, fantasy, personal iconography, whimsy, and/or spiritual themes. There is no limit on the combined use of aqueous media: we will incorporate found objects, pen and ink, magazine clippings, colored and watercolor pencils; acrylic paints, pastel, pencil, and discarded paintings. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS566
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11628
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
9:30-11 a.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Learn watercolor painting as a process that begins with design, composition, and thoughtful color selection, and ends with a series of finished paintings that reveal personal stylistic expression. You will select subject matter of individual interest and develop personal style through the process of creative expression. Prerequisite: ADS531 Beginning Watercolor or equivalent experience.

Course: ADS532
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160

Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11624
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11622
10 Sessions
Tu 5/28-8/6
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 7/2
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11625
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
1-2:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Create original paintings ready for display, using the skills you learned in intro and intermediate painting classes. Develop paintings from concept, through sketches and studies, experiments with color mixing and media, finishing with completed artwork. Continue to refine your style as a practicing artist and the direction of your work. Sharpen your skills in discussing art through critiques with a group of artists at a similar level. Work with the guidance of a painting expert and practicing artist who can help you develop your ideas, problem-solve, and bring out the best in your artwork. See section notes for media covered (acrylic, oil, watercolor). Prerequisite: at least two semesters of painting classes in a single medium.

Course: ADS605
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11656
10 Sessions
Tu 5/28-7/30
7-9:30 p.m.
Media: Acrylic and Oil
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11658
10 Sessions
M 6/3-8/5
1-2:30 p.m.
NEW! Media: Watercolor and Gouache. Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector graphics program that artists and designers use to create sophisticated illustrations and type effects. It’s a fun and intuitive drawing program that’s much easier to use than Photoshop for anything line- and shape- based. Start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes, and move on to layered compositions that can be used to create logos, illustrations, and web graphics. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

Course: ADS526
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11616
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
7-8 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Discover Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing! Photoshop is one of the most feature-packed digital tools out there, with the capacity to create everything from animated gifs to 3D images. Start your Photoshop journey with the basics, learning different types of image editing and exploring the tools that give you ultimate control over your digital artwork. Experiment with retouching and altering existing images and creating your own! Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

Course: ADS525
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11614
10 Sessions
Th 5/30-8/8
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 7/4
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11615
8 Sessions
W 5/29-7/31
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro to create visual art and graphic design work. Explore the social, cultural, and ethical application of these tools. In addition to learning the software, practice basic digital design principles and engage in collaborative processes utilized in the visual arts. Take advantage of a creative, instructional, and analytical working environment to create a meaningful visual response to the world(s) you live in. Examine your work within the broad context of contemporary art, new media art, and mediated culture. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART057
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11709
20 Sessions
M Tu W Th 7/8-8/8
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT116, CRN 10347.

Use Adobe Premiere Pro CC to edit digital videos for artistic, commercial, educational, and personal use. Learn basic editing techniques, use of the title tool, layering videos, mixing sound, moving clips, and exporting your finished product. Please have a 500GB+ USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login prepared for the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

Course: ADS519
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 41429
5 Sessions
Th 5/30-6/27
7-8:15 p.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Unlock the power of your smartphone’s camera. Learn the apps, settings, composition techniques, and content that work best with smartphones. We’ll look at the smartphone as a photographic tool and explore artists who use smartphone photography in their work. Learn to create, edit, and critique high-quality images taken with your phone. Students of all levels are welcome.

Course: ADS522
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41431
5 Sessions
W 5/29-7/10
1:30-4:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 41432
5 Sessions
M 6/3-7/1
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Begin your exploration of digital photography, one of the most relevant art media of the 21st century. Discover how to control your camera and compose a shot for high quality, consistent results. Learn the basics of camera operation, photo composition, and color and value to capture the best photos you can. Explore the fundamentals of photo editing and digital image management to add interest to your photos and safely handle your files. Required equipment: a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with at least 7.0-megapixel resolution, memory card, and flash drive.

Course: ADS523
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11611
5 Sessions
W 7/17-8/14
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

Explore Lightroom, Adobe’s powerful photo editing and management tool! Learn to handle your photos like the pros, from importing and labeling through editing to output. Harness the power of metadata for searching and organizing your photos. Discover lossless editing for rich, clear photographs and image manipulation. Learn to work with jpegs and with RAW images, the industry standard for photography. Complete a project by outputting your images for books, slideshows, prints, or the web. Please have a collection of digital photo files ready for the first class. Open to students of all levels. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

Course: ADS542
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11627
5 Sessions
M 7/8-8/5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Discover the tools and skills needed for a career in commercial photography. Learn to manage exposure, composition, depth of field, and more to get great shots right out of the camera. Edit photographs to correct problems, alter images, and add punch. Explore print production for black-and-white and color photographs. Practice studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. Finish the class by creating a photographic portfolio. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART084
67.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 41541
5/28-7/7
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 40111 & 40112.

CRN#: 41542
5/28-7/7
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 40324 & 40325.

Discover monotype, the printmaking process that produces unique prints that can’t be replicated or editioned. Create monotype plates by inking your designs directly on a flat sheet of plastic or glass and printing it on paper. Explore ink application strategies, layering, and masks. Master the use of a printing press for creating clean, even prints. This process is a perfect bridge to printmaking for anyone who enjoys painting. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART035
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41538
21 Sessions
M Tu W Th 5/28-7/3
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT226, CRN 40616.
Instructor: Kevin Bowmannew window

Learn woodcut and relief printing techniques, including Western and Japanese approaches. Beginning with simple black and white prints from a single block, progress through stages to four-color, multi-block prints. Explore influences on printmaking in Asian, African, European, and American cultures. Develop a body of original work that represents your individual, creative expression. Engage in professional printmaking practices, such as print editioning and archival management. Open to all levels. 

Course: ART069
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11710
20 Sessions
M Tu W Th 7/8-8/8
9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT225, CRN 10169.
Instructor: Amanda Millernew window

Are you interested in sewing but don’t know how to get started? Learn foundational sewing skills that will aid you in future projects. Practice the basics of hand sewing and the essentials of using a sewing machine. Learn the basic seven stitches needed to connect fabric pieces and hem edges: basting, running, back, slip, hem, catch, and blanket. Explore the basics of embroidery and appliqué. Use simple sewing techniques to create projects like patches, napkins, and tote bags. Sewing machines are available for in-class use, but it is useful to have your own to work on at home. This course is ideal for beginners with no formal sewing experience.

Course: ADS518
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41427
5 Sessions
F 5/31-6/28
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

CRN#: 41428
5 Sessions
Sa 6/1-6/29
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Continue your study of sewing, focusing on the sewing machine. While hand-sewing is an important skill, machine sewing is used for the bulk of most sewing projects. Learn the application for different stitch patterns while completing practical sewing projects. Demystify tension settings for clean, tight stitches. Learn to follow a pattern, add appliqués, and create structure with interfacing. Create useful household and wearable objects, like coasters, tablecloths, aprons, and scarves. Sewing machines are available for in-class use, but it is useful to have your own to work on at home. Prerequisite: ADS456/518 Sewing: Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills.

Course: ADS584
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11644
5 Sessions
F 7/12-8/9
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Create your own original art doll! Dolls and small human figures are older than civilization, and have been used as everything from toys to religious icons. Explore the design process for creating three-dimensional human forms in mixed media. Learn construction methods and use them to assemble an original costumed doll. Begin with rough design concepts and proportional figure sketching, continuing to the construction of a wire armature, hard sculpting the doll’s head and hands, soft-sculpting the doll’s body, and sewing the doll’s costume. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Basic hand-sewing skills; can be learned in ADS518 Sewing: Introduction.

Course: ADS505
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11609
10 Sessions
F 5/31-8/9
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 7/5
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Use your sewing skills to design and create an original quilt! Quilting is not only a creative artform, but a practical craft with rich traditions from around the world. Utilize the tools and techniques specific to quilting, from specialized uses of a sewing machine to quilt math. Learn to plan a quilt, create a patchwork, and connect layers with quilt stitches. Explore traditional quilting and how it can inform contemporary practice. Prerequisite: ADS518 Sewing: Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills.

Course: ADS609
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11833
5 Sessions
Sa 7/13-8/10
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Incorporate clothing patterns into your sewing for consistency and accuracy. Patterns (paper templates for cutting sewing projects) allow you to plan ahead, use fabric more efficiently, take advantage of fabric characteristics like weave direction, and create identical multiples. Using both DIY and commercially available patterns, create clothing, accessories, and household items sized to you and your needs. Improve your general sewing skills by incorporating skills like zippers and wire-forming. Prerequisite: ADS584 Sewing: Level 2 or permission of instructor.

Course: ADS591
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41434
5 Sessions
F 5/31-6/28
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Create one-of-a-kind clothing from existing garments and textile goods. Upcycling is a way to transform worn, out-of-style, or cheap clothing into new, higher quality items. Upcycling is an important tool in contemporary clothing design, and has been featured in designer clothing lines, Vogue, and Project Runway. Plus, it keeps old clothing and textiles out of the landfill! Practice repurposing clothing with a mix-and-match approach, creating new looks from a combination of old materials. Through the process of upcycling, learn to make your own pattern, tailor and alter clothing, patch fabric, and attach zippers. Take on projects like creating a dress from an old wedding dress or curtain, a shirt from an old dress, a hat from old pants, or a skirt from a men’s shirt. Prerequisite: ADS591 Sewing: Level 3 or hand-and machine-sewing skills and a basic understanding of sewing patterns.

Course: ADS598
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11652
5 Sessions
F 7/12-8/9
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Create your own batik fabric prints! Batik is the ancient art of creating designs on fabric using dyes with a resist, such as melted beeswax. These fabrics are known for the crackle or veining that appears in the design. Learn to use traditional batik dying methods to create contemporary, personalized works of art on napkins, placemats, garments, fine art pieces, and more.

Course: ADS466
25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $344
MD seniors 60+: $145
Non-MD residents: $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11601
10 Sessions
M 6/3-8/5
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Create your own stained glass panel using the Tiffany method! Learn how to design your pattern, choose colors, cut and grind glass, and solder glass together. By the end of the class, you will complete one stained glass panel. No prior experience needed. Students must bring a pencil and ruler to the first class; any other drawing tools optional.

Course: ADS490
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11604
5 Sessions
W 7/10-8/7
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Design and craft ceramic artwork using professional hand-building processes. Examine the nature of clay, decorative possibilities, glazes, and firing. Recognize, select, and apply appropriate glazes for unique individual ceramic forms. Explore the diversity and similarity of historical and contemporary ceramic art forms. This course is designed for those new to ceramics or hand-building. It is a prerequisite for Ceramics II, which focuses on wheel throwing. 

Course: ART029
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41537
18 Sessions
M Tu W Th 5/28-6/27
2-6:10 p.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT120, CRN 40998.

Turn trash into treasures! Upcycle furniture to give a second life to a piece that would otherwise be discarded in a landfill. Upcycling and refurbishment can be a dynamic business or side hustle, with clients from interior designers to homeowners looking for unique or well-made furniture. Create an upcycled furniture piece from start to finish, beginning with furniture selection. Explore the different types of wood and what they tell you about a piece’s potential. Clean and prepare furniture for painting, making minor repairs as needed. Learn about types of paint and their application, including water based mineral paint, chalk paint, milk paint, and water-based stain. Explore options for surface designs that can take your work to the next level, such as transfer, decoupage, stencil, umbre, color blend, and crumbled newspaper. Learn the aesthetics and practicalities of sealing coats, and choose one to finish your piece. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS610
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41444
5 Sessions
Sa 6/1-6/29
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Camille Hicksnew window

Discover the theory and basic techniques used in relief sculpture and sculpture in the round. Explore the problems and principles of sculpture using both additive and subtractive techniques. Create artwork using a range of materials such as clay, wood, modern plastics, plaster, and metals. Prerequisite: ADS571 Sculpture Basics, ART049/ARTT103 Three-Dimensional Design, or the equivalent by permission of the instructor. 

Course: ART024
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41533
14 Sessions
Tu W Th 5/28-6/27
8 a.m.-1:25 p.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT221, CRN 40479.
Instructor: Zdeno Mayercaknew window

Discover the art of bead stringing! Apply principles of design like rhythm and balance to create unique, marketable earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Use professional tools and techniques to create works that hold up to everyday wear. Explore the variety of beads, clasps, and cord available and how to select the appropriate materials to execute your vision. Begin to define your personal style and learn how to balance that with fashion trends. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS602
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11654
5 Sessions
Th 7/11-8/8
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

Create jewelry and metalwork with an unusual and accessible metal, pewter! Pewter is a surprisingly soft metal, and liquefies at so low a temperature that it can be melted in an oven. Create final works in pewter, using hollow forms and cast embellishments. Explore the casting process for pewter, using plaster or rubber molds. Fabricate forms from pewter sheets using fusing and soldering techniques. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS607
35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $399
MD seniors 60+: $175
Non-MD residents: $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41443
5 Sessions
Tu 5/28-6/25
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Instructor: Lucy Dericksonnew window

Discover fundamental metalsmithing techniques while designing and making jewelry and small objects. Learn fabrication techniques, including sawing, piercing, surface enrichment, riveting, and soldering. Specific projects may change based on instructor or semester. No prior experience necessary! This course fulfills the prerequisite for all intermediate-level jewelry and metalsmithing courses. No prior experience necessary.

Course: ADS595
48 Hours
$299 + $249 fee = $548; Non-MD residents add $250
Maryland residents: $548
MD seniors 60+: $249
Non-MD residents: $798

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11650
10 Sessions
Tu W 7/16-8/14
10 a.m.-2:48 p.m.
Instructor: Katja Toporskinew window

Add forging to your metalsmithing toolkit, expanding your ability to reshape metal. Explore the plasticity of metals by stretching, compressing, and forming rod and sheet metal into jewelry or small-scale metal pieces. Practice using hammers, presses, and the rolling mill in the forging process while creating finished works. Enhance your forged surfaces with texture and polishing techniques. Prerequisite: ADS402, ADS595, or ART060/ARTT245, or the ability to solder and saw unassisted.

Course: ADS608
35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $399
MD seniors 60+: $175
Non-MD residents: $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11661
7 Sessions
M 6/24-8/5
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Create enameled metal artwork using traditional processes. Enameling is the process of fusing glass to metal to create a smooth coating, and has been used since at least the 3rd millennium BC. Explore the traditional enameling processes of Champleve, Grisaille, Plique-à-jour, and Cloisonne. Learn to incorporate enameled metal into finished jewelry, small-scale sculpture, and practical objects. Prerequisite: ARTT245, ART060, ADS402, or ADS595, or the ability to solder and saw unassisted.

Course: ADS652
35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; Non-MD residents add $160
Maryland residents: $399
MD seniors 60+: $175
Non-MD residents: $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41449
5 Sessions
W 5/29-7/3
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
No class 6/19
Instructor: Andy Lowrienew window

Experience the dances of the African diaspora! Dance in Cuban and Brazilian styles while gaining a deeper appreciation of their meaning and history. Explore how the rhythms of West Africa traveled to Cuba, Brazil, and the Black American Church, dancing through the history of Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, and Samba. Learn the roots of these dances and the changes they underwent in the Americas. Open to students of all levels.

Course: PFA096
7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; Non-MD residents add $50
Maryland residents: $99
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $149

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 41423
6 Sessions
Sa 6/1-7/6
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn the basics of ballroom dance performance with a different genre covered in each section (see section notes). Move your feet to dances like swing, foxtrot, waltz, and rumba. Learn basic and simple variations, footwork, and lead and follow techniques designed to make you shine on the dance floor. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to perform rudimentary ballroom dance or to continue your studies at a local dance studio. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have not explored the listed genre.

Course: PFA054
7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; Non-MD residents add $50
Maryland residents: $99
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $149

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11598
5 Sessions
Th 7/18-8/15
7-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Cuban Salsa   Join us as we learn the popular, versatile, and fun social dance style of Cuban salsa! Learn the fundamentals of salsa and Mambo-Salsa, focusing on basic footwork, partnering, cross body lead, and right turns. Leave class comfortable with musicality, rhythm, and Cuban salsa style.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Dance to the music from your favorite musicals while learning Broadway’s unique form of jazz dance. Musicals from Westside Story to Hamilton, Chicago to Rent draw on jazz dance for their choreography. Broadway jazz is a unique, high-energy blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is known for exaggerated movements and storytelling. Learn the warmups jazz dancers use to stay fit and flexible. Practice the dance steps, performance techniques, and body alignment essential to Broadway jazz dance. Explore the Luigi Technique and its philosophy of “never stop moving.” Open to students of all levels.

Course: PFA101
7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; Non-MD residents add $50
Maryland residents: $99
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $149

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11591
6 Sessions
Th 7/11-8/15
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn to dance Flamenco, a highly expressive Spanish style known for percussive footwork and intricate body movements. Explore the roots of Flamenco in Andalusia, Spain, and its cultural and historical context. Discover Flamenco’s palos (musical styles) and the 12-beat compás (rhythms) of Seguiriyas, Solea, Bulerias, and Tangos. Practice precise footwork, upper body posture, palmas (clapping styles), and the connection with music. Dance the choreographed dance of Sevilanas and learn its history. Open to students of all levels.

Course: PFA097
7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; Non-MD residents add $50
Maryland residents: $99
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $149

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11592
6 Sessions
Sa 7/13-8/17
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Discover tap dance, the dominant performance dance form of the early 20th century. Invented in the African American community, tap quickly became the standard in vaudeville and musical theater, later forming the basis for jazz dance. Perform the basic steps of this percussive, syncopated dance style and walk in the footsteps of greats like Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., and Shirley Temple. Learn to shuffle, flap, paddle, and roll and build simple rhythmic combinations that can combine into more complex choreography. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored tap dance formally.

Course: PFA078
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

CRN#: 11593
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Discover the music of world cultures! Explore cross-cultural popular music and the traditional music that influenced it. Learn to identify the social and cultural impact of musical forms. Examine technological and cultural shifts as factors influencing musical development and dissemination. Participate in music-making, listen to live and recorded music, and engage in stimulating discussions. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM063
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 41608
5/28-6/30
Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC117, CRN 40489.
Instructor: Dawn Averynew window

To fully appreciate music, you must understand something of its history and structure. Unlock a whole new world of listening, exploring musical history from medieval to contemporary times. Learn about periods of music and the composers, cultural movements, and historical events that shaped them. Identify structural elements of music, and how they tie periods together or differentiate them. Leave class with a new ability to analyze, appreciate, and talk about music from any time period. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM061
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 41590
21 Sessions
M Tu W Th 5/28-7/3
9:30-11:20 a.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC110, CRN 40330.
Instructor: Christian Ward Harrisnew window

Discover the art of songwriting and compose your own original songs! Songwriting is a continual process of discovery, watching your ideas unfold as you build a song. Examine the basic elements of songs, playing with a wide range of techniques. Study the qualities of successful songs and songwriters. Experiment, edit, and share your creations in a safe and nurturing environment, building a supportive community of songwriters. Bring a notebook and/or staff paper to the first class. Bring an instrument if you play one. Required textbook: Beginning Songwriting: Writing Your Own Lyrics, Melodies, and Chords by Andrea Stolpe with Jan Stolpenew window. No musical background necessary!

Course: PFA077
16 Hours
$125 + $99 fee = $224; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $224
MD seniors 60+: $99
Non-MD residents: $364

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 11596
8 Sessions
M 6/17-8/5
7:30-9 p.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Greta Ehrignew window

Discover the basic elements of music! Learn terminology, notation, scales, intervals, triads, and traditional diatonic harmony. Apply these to reading, playing, and creating music. This course is intended for students with a limited musical background. 

Course: FLM070
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41611
10 Sessions
M W 5/29-7/3
6-9:45 p.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC184, CRN 40382.
Instructor: Justin Boyer

CRN#: 11793
10 Sessions
M W 7/8-8/7
6-9:45 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC184, CRN 10103.
Instructor: Justin Boyernew window

Take your first steps to becoming a guitar legend! Even the greats started by muddling through simple chords on an acoustic. Learn basic strumming and picking techniques, common chord progressions, scales, notation, and tablature reading. On completion, you will have a foundation to take more advanced courses, start private lessons, or continue learning on your own. Guitars available for in-class use, or BYO acoustic.

Course: PFA082
14 Hours
$125 + $99 fee = $224; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $224
MD seniors 60+: $99
Non-MD residents: $364

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11594
10 Sessions
Tu 5/28-8/6
7-8:24 p.m.
No class 7/2
Instructor: Scott Giambussonew window

Music is a universal language sculpted by the compositions of many great minds. Learning piano introduces you to the elements of this language, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm. In this class, you will learn the basics of piano in a group setting. Using a fundamentals approach, we will play and harmonize melodies from the beginning. No previous experience needed. Textbook required: Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 by Nancy and Randal Fabernew window.

Course: PFA080
16 Hours
$125 + $99 fee = $224; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $224
MD seniors 60+: $99
Non-MD residents: $364

Rockville Campus

CRN#: 41424
7 Sessions
Sa 6/1-7/20
5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Learn to engage with the theater arts on a deeper level. Investigate the work of the actors, directors, writers, and technicians who create the theatre arts. Learn to analyze script structures and form through historical and modern perspectives. 

Course: FLM057
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $885.60
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41589
21 Sessions
M Tu W Th 5/28-7/3
12:30-2:20 p.m.
No class 6/19
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class THET100, CRN 40529.

Unlock your acting talent! Acting is a powerful tool for self-expression, communication, and confidence-building. Explore identity and imitation in drama using role play, character building, and storytelling. Develop your actor’s instrument by combining vocal and physical approaches to build roles and characters that effectively communicate your intent to an audience. Use improvisation and scripted scene performance to put your new skills to work. Open to students of all levels.

Course: PFA098
15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; Non-MD residents add $140
Maryland residents: $219
MD seniors 60+: $95
Non-MD residents: $359

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 11595
10 Sessions
W 5/29-8/14
7-8:30 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/3
Instructor: Wanda Whitesidenew window

Explore improvisational comedy, live theatre where the performance is created spontaneously. In addition to being fun and original, improv is a great tool for leadership development, improving public speaking, and self-discovery. Using exercises and games, learn how to think creatively and spontaneously in the moment. Practice basic improvisational techniques, such as “yes, and,” character development, and scene work. Create on-the-fly original scenes that will never be replicated! Open to students of all levels.

Course: PFA103
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11597
5 Sessions
M 7/15-8/12
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Continue to build your improvisational skills with long-form improv. Learn to maintain a cohesive narrative throughout a performance using strategies like callbacks and recurring themes. Practice the Harold, a long-from improvisational structure where characters and themes recur in a series of connected scenes. Use team-building techniques to better engage with a partner and strengthen group collaboration. Build rich and detailed environments that lend depth to your scenes. Finish class with a group performance. Prerequisite: PFA103 Improv Comedy Basics or experience with short-form improvisation.

Course: PFA108
12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; Non-MD residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 11575
5 Sessions
W 7/17-8/14
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Become part of a musical theater production! In this intensive 11-week course, we present two major musicals, give 12 public performances, and serve more than 5,000 meals. We look for students who are talented, willing to work hard, and have some theatrical experience. Although Summer Dinner Theatre is a college-level course, we encourage talented high school students (16+) and community members to audition as performers or interview as technicians. Scholarships are available. Students can earn back some tuition costs by working during the dinner portion of the evening. Visit montgomerycollege.edu/sdtnew window for complete information and the student calendar. Contact us at summerdinnertheatre@gmail.com to arrange an audition time. 

Course: SDT001
50 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $80
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $137.40
Non-MD residents: $619.40

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41495
52 Sessions
M Tu W Th F 5/28-8/9
2-6 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/4, 7/5

Learn theatre professions while working on professional-quality productions. Summer Dinner Theatre Internship Program is a mentorship program where you learn from top Washington D.C. theatre professionals. We offer internships in both administration and stage management. See the breakdown of duties for these positions and complete the application at montgomerycollege.edu/sdtnew window.

Course: SDT004
50 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD residents add $80
Maryland residents: $539.40
MD seniors 60+: $539.40
Non-MD residents: $619.40

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 41494
51 Sessions
M Tu W Th F 5/28-8/8
2-11 p.m.
No class 6/19, 7/4, 7/5