Community Arts

Learn the marketing skills you need to get your work out there. The most successful artists aren’t necessarily the best, they’re the most visible! Discover the tools of art marketing in both the digital and non-digital realm. Build a personal brand and learn how to capture attention on the web. Create a clear marketing plan with achievable goals, and learn to build and maintain the relationships you need to achieve those goals. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS624
20 Hours
$164 + $135 fee = $299; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $299
MD seniors 60+: $135
Non-MD residents: $439

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33528
7 Sessions
Sunday
2/15-4/12
12-2 p.m.
No class 3/22, 4/5
Plus 50 minutes self-paced content per week.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn to use Etsy as a platform to market and sell artwork. Etsy gives artists a venue to sell their work without setting up their own websites or working with galleries and centralized stores. Set up your account and your shop in class, and learn to upload images, price your work, write descriptions, and get paid. This course is designed for those new to Etsy. Note: Etsy charges a small fee to set up a seller’s account. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS540
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33510
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/19-4/16
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Get your work out in the world and make money doing it! Learn the application process for festivals, from identifying appropriate venues to creating a polished application. Explore your artwork as a product, including sales options and pricing strategies. Identify your audience for in-person sales and how to reach them. Discover the tools of the trade for a professional presentation of your work. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS621
5 Hours
$39 + $39 fee = $78; Non-MD Residents add $50
Maryland residents: $78
MD seniors 60+: $39
Non-MD residents: $128

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33527
2 Sessions
Thursday
4/23-4/30
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and you can make a side income shooting work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore lighting techniques with professional and home equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. All levels.  Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS558
9 Hours
$65 + $64 fee = $129; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $129
MD seniors 60+: $64
Non-MD residents: $249

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33516
3 Sessions
Thursday
2/26-3/12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Incorporate artificial intelligence tools in your creative practice. Whatever your opinion on it, AI is one of the most relevant topics in the creative world today. Through hands-on projects, explore how AI is transforming the way we make visual art, write stories and poetry, compose music, and create video. Discuss the development and current state of AI in artmaking, especially questions around ethics, authorship, and originality. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS651
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33556
5 Sessions
Wednesday
3/25-4/29
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Discover the art and culture of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Explore architecture, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Learn about cross-cultural influences, religion, and philosophy as they relate to the art of Asian cultures. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART089
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#: 33708
1/26-5/17
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT272, CRN 33037.
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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 33698
1/26-3/15
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT200, CRN 31908.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33699
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
6-7:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT200, CRN 30057.

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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 33697
3/30-5/17
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT201, CRN 31212.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Explore global contemporary art and theory from the late 20th century to the present. Learn about artists, artworks, and styles from around the world and how they fit into historical and cultural contexts. Develop a deeper appreciation of art through an understanding of where it comes from and the context surrounding it, both in and outside the art world. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART096
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#: 33710
1/26-5/17
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT285, CRN 33039.
Instructor: Norberto Gomeznew window

Build a deep understanding of color and how to apply it to art and design works. Explore color relationships and how they can be used to persuade, create tone, and elicit emotional response. Investigate sources of pigments and binders and their effects on color. Discover the importance of color historically and across cultures. Practice mixing any applying colors with intentionality. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART027
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#: 33578
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT105, CRN 32554.
Instructor: Michael Bookernew window

Study and use elements and principles of art in two-dimensional composition relating to visual organization. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and solving design problems. Line, shape, value, texture, and color are studied through a sequence of supervised, structured, studio projects. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART033
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#: 33579
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT102, CRN 30055.
Instructor: Kevin Bowmannew window

CRN#: 33580
15 Sessions
Saturday
1/31-5/16
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/21
If full, take co-listed ARTT102, CRN 31099.
Instructor: Amare Selfunew window

Previously ADS504 Drawing: Introduction. Begin your journey as an artist or improve the foundations of your current practice. 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. Note: on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS638
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33532
10 Sessions
Friday
2/13-5/1
10-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33533
10 Sessions
Saturday
2/14-5/2
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/21, 4/4
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33531
10 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-4/23
3-5:30 p.m.
No class 4/9
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew window

Previously ADS568 Drawing Intermediate. Continue to develop your drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Tackle more complex three-dimensional forms, including surface and texture work. Utilize black-and-white and color drawing media as tools of communication and expression. Note: on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS639
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33534
10 Sessions
Friday
2/6-4/24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33535
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew window

Previously ART085 Drawing I. Explore methods, materials, and drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, and ink. Learn to use line and value both to convey meaning and as expressive tools. Leave class able to create technically adept drawing compositions that are more than the sum of their parts. This 75-hour class goes into more depth than ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, and is the equivalent of that class plus ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART100
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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 337131/26-5/17
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT100, CRN 33251.
Instructor: Katherine Knightnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33714
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT100, CRN 30050.
Instructor: Jake Muirhead

CRN#: 33715
15 Sessions
Saturday
1/31-5/16
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/21
If full, take co-listed ARTT100, CRN 30053.
Instructor: Brandon Geurtsnew window

This course is a continuation of Drawing: Introduction (previously Drawing I), with the further analysis and exploration of drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Engage in complex problem solving in the visual interpretation of natural and fabricated forms. Learn to use a variety of black-and-white and color drawing media. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction or ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART204
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#: 33717
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT204, CRN 31995.
Instructor: Michael Bookernew window

Further your pen and ink skills while improving your composition and design. Inspired by Edward Gorey, Liana Finck, and Francisco Goya, delve deeper into the bold world of pen and ink artmaking. Develop your sense of line, weight, balance, and type. Master pen control for intentional strokes and marks. Employ shading and simulated texture to communicate dimension and surface. Develop a creative habit that will continue long after the course has ended. Prerequisite: ADS622 Pen & Ink Drawing Basics or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS659
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33753
10 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-4/23
4-6:30 p.m.
No class 3/19
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Explore both representational and abstract visual interpretation of the human figure, both as a separate study and in relation to its environment. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART019
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#: 33574
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT205, CRN 32428.
Instructor: Jake Muirhead

Discover illustrative drawing and painting with traditional and digital media. Access your drawing skills and basic composition techniques to communicate ideas. Learn the tools of visual narrative and sequential storytelling (like comic strips!). Explore employment possibilities and business practices for illustrators. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART073
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#: 33589
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-3:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed GDES134/L, CRNs 31402, 31403.
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Learn visual storytelling, the layout and design of children’s books, and the process of conceptualizing a picture book from start to finish. Choose a story to work with, create a storyboard, and work on a book dummy. We will look at examples, discuss composition, drawing and painting methods, and how to pitch to publishers or self-publish. Note: though you will be drawing, this is not a how-to-draw class. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS567
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33518
10 Sessions
Friday
2/6-4/24
9-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Rebecca Solownew 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS495
24 Hours
$135 + $159 fee = $294; NMR add $140
Maryland residents: $294
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $434

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33552
8 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/15
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/18, 4/8

Schedule: 
2/11 Drawing Basics, ADS460, 33548; 
2/18 Building Complex Structures with Basic Shapes, ADS606, 33553; 
2/25 Exploring Charcoals & Drawing the Hand, ADS612 33554; 
3/4 Ink Still Life, ADS461, 33549; 
3/11 Action Drawing, ADS654, 33748; 
3/25 Watercolor Pencil & Graphite Still Life, ADS463, 33550; 
4/1 Narrative Portraiture in Graphite, ADS475, 33551; 
4/15 Coffee Painting Still Life, ADS625, 33555

Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33486
8 Sessions
Wednesday
2/18-4/15
1-4 p.m.
No class 3/18

2/18 Drawing Basics;  
2/25 Abstraction with Oil Pastel;  
3/4 Expressive Line & Nature;  
3/11 Narrative Portraiture in Graphite;
3/25 Colored Pencil & Pastel Portrait, ADS464, 33741;
4/1 Portraiture in Multiple Media, ADS471, 33742;
4/8 Watercolor Pencil & Graphite Still Life, ADS463, 33740
4/15 Hands in Charcoal & Conté, ADS473, 33743

Instructors: Clare Nichollsnew window & Tirazheh Mofidnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Explore the expressive potential of oil pastels. Create intuitively with a variety of mark-making techniques. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, discover the freedom of creating non-representational art using this vibrant and accessible medium.

Course: ADS594
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33521
1 Session
Wednesday
2/25-2/25
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Capture the essence of motion and the emotional intensity behind the act of drawing itself. Action Drawing is a dynamic form of mark-making that emphasizes movement, energy, and spontaneity over detailed representation. Engage your whole body to create lines, shapes, and textures on a surface.

Course: ADS654
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33748
1 Session
Wednesday
3/11-3/11
6:30-9:30 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. Open to students of all levels.

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; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33553
1 Session
Wednesday
2/18-2/18
6:30-9:30 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. Open to students of all levels.

Engage with alternative media by creating watercolor paintings with coffee! Learn setup, mixing, and application techniques to take full advantage of this medium. Explore the range of sepia tones available and how to work with coffee painting’s unique texture and finish.

Course: ADS625
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 21657
1 Session
Wednesday
4/15-4/15
6:30-9:30 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 basic drawing techniques using colored pencils and pastels. This week we will explore drawing portraits from a printed document.

Course: ADS464
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33741
1 Session
Wednesday
3/25-3/25
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Learn basic drawing techniques using graded drawing pencils. Practice line techniques to create different values and textures. Develop observational skill by working from simple still life.

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33548
1 Session
Wednesday
2/11-2/11
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33482
1 Session
Wednesday
2/18-2/18
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

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; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33554
1 Session
Wednesday
2/25-2/25
6:30-9:30 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. Open to students of all levels.

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; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33520
1 Session
Wednesday
3/4-3/4
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Learn to draw hands, one of the most difficult parts of the body to depict! Explore the use of charcoal and conté crayons as drawing tools.

Course: ADS473
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33743
1 Session
Wednesday
4/15-4/15
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Draw from observation using ink (nibs and/or ballpoint and fountain pens) and learn hatching and cross-hatching techniques. We will continue to work from still life objects.

Course: ADS461
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33549
1 Session
Wednesday
3/4-3/4
6:30-9:30 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 tell a story with your drawings. We will depict a person in a symbolic space to reveal more about them. Explore the use of pencils and graphite sticks as a drawing medium.

Course: ADS475
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33551
1 Session
Wednesday
4/1-4/1
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33483
1 Session
Wednesday
3/11-3/11
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Discover or revisit the tools and techniques for drawing portraits. We will explore the use of pencil and graphite, color pencil, watercolor, wet techniques, and pastel. This week, we will create portraits based on a photograph of a person, so please bring a photo.

Course: ADS471
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33742
1 Session
Wednesday
4/1-4/1
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew 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. Open to students of all levels.

Learn basic drawing techniques combining the use of watercolor pencils and graphite, drawing from a still life.

Course: ADS463
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $49
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33550
1 Session
Wednesday
3/25-3/25
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33740
1 Session
Wednesday
4/8-4/8
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew window

Discover the medium of the masters! Take advantage of the thickness and long dry-time of oils to build up your canvas with textures and layers. Learn paint mixing, color relationships, composition, brushwork, and how to create depth. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS515
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33489
10 Sessions
Saturday
2/14-5/2
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/21, 4/4
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 to use a variety of acrylic products, mix clean colors, control dry time, and create glazes and textures. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS529
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33499
10 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-4/23
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/2
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew window

Further your exploration of acrylic, 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS457
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33481
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Explore painting in depth, creating original works in representational, abstract, and non-objective styles. Develop your compositional skills and intentionally apply color theory to your artwork. Learn the technical skills of a painter, from preparing a canvas to the safe use of painting materials. Choose to work in oils or acrylics for the entirety of the semester. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART026
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#: 33718
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT211, CRN 30086.
Instructor: Katherine Knightnew window

Discover the rich and delicate medium of watercolor painting! 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS531
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33503
10 Sessions
Monday
2/9-4/20
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/16
Plus a half hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33504
10 Sessions
Friday
2/13-5/1
1:30-4 p.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33505
10 Sessions
Sunday
2/15-5/3
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/22, 4/5
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew 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. Select subject matter of individual interest and develop personal style through the process of creative expression. Prerequisite: ADS531 Watercolor: Introduction or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS532
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33509
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
9:30-11 a.m.
No class 3/18
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33508
10 Sessions
Monday
2/9-4/20
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/16
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33506
10 Sessions
Friday
2/6-4/24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

Discover Chinese painting, one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Explore traditional painting methods and principles of composition. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese painting, creating finished works using bamboo brushes and sumi-e ink on rice paper. Complete paintings of traditional subject matter, such as flowers, birds, and landscapes. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS553
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33513
10 Sessions
Monday
2/9-4/20
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/16
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Continue your study of Chinese painting with modern techniques and next-level brushwork. Build on beginner skills to create more complex, technically challenging works. Explore creative techniques like ink washes, wrinkling paper, rubbing, and more. Learn to combine traditional and modern approaches to create unique and dynamic artwork. Prerequisite: ADS553 Chinese Brush Painting: Introduction or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS554
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33514
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
4-6:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33515
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Create original paintings ready for display, using the skills you learned in intro and intermediate painting classes. Develop paintings from concept through completed artwork. Continue to refine your style as a practicing artist and the direction of your work. 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. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of painting classes in a single medium. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS605
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33522
10 Sessions
Monday
2/9-4/20
1-2:30 p.m.
No class 3/16
Media: Watercolor & Gouache. Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33523
10 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-4/21
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/17
Media: Acrylic & Oil
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Incorporate artificial intelligence tools in your creative practice. Whatever your opinion on it, AI is one of the most relevant topics in the creative world today. Through hands-on projects, explore how AI is transforming the way we make visual art, write stories and poetry, compose music, and create video. Discuss the development and current state of AI in artmaking, especially questions around ethics, authorship, and originality. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS651
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33556
5 Sessions
Wednesday
3/25-4/29
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro to create visual art and graphic design work. In addition to learning the software, practice basic digital design principles and engage in collaborative processes utilized in the visual arts. Free student Adobe license. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 335841/26-5/17
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed GDES116, CRN 32495.
Instructor: Megan Van Wagonernew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33585
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
No class 3/20
If full, take co-listed GDES116, CRN 32292.
Instructor: Alexander McSwainnew window

Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector graphics program that artists and designers use to create sophisticated illustrations and type effects. Start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes and move on to layered compositions that can be used to create logos, illustrations, and web graphics. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS526
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33498
10 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-4/21
7-8 p.m.
No class 3/17
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Discover vector graphics, a design process that yields infinitely scalable images. Design, create, and manipulate images for integration in publication layout and design, web output, use in other software packages, and direct output. Free student Adobe license. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART098
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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33712
15 Sessions
Thursday
1/29-5/14
7-9 p.m.
No class 3/19
Plus self-paced content. If full, take co-listed GDES216/L, CRNs 31559, 31560.
Instructor: Patricia Johannsennew window

Discover Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing! 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. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS525
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33496
5 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-3/11
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Plus 2 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Study digital editing as it applies to the needs of the graphics or photography professional. Manipulate scanned images and digital photographs in preparation for publication layout and design, web output, use in other software packages, or direct output. Free student Adobe license. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART097
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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33711
15 Sessions
Tuesday
1/27-5/12
6-11:05 p.m.
No class 3/17
If full, take co-listed GDES214/L, CRNs 30522 & 30523.
Instructor: Ed Riggsnew window

Study digital editing and image correction at an advanced level. Perform contrast, and color correction, and masking on challenging images to gain aesthetic control. Apply image corrections to compensate for limitations in print and digital output. Explore calibration, color modes, and color spaces. Prerequisite: ART097/GDES214/PHOT214 Photoshop for Graphics & Photography or significant experience with Adobe Photoshop. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART101
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

Hybrid (Online & Rockville)

CRN#: 33716
13 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-5/13
6-8:05 p.m.
No class 3/18
Attend on-campus or via Zoom, or watch class recordings at any time. Supplemented with self-paced content. If full, take co-listed GDES230/L, CRNs 32451 & 32452.
Instructor: Ed Riggsnew window

Engage in the podcasting process, from concept to publication. Develop an original idea, then plan and outline a segment. Gain comfort with podcasting production, including basic recording equipment and methods, microphones, and simple editing tools. Record, edit, and publish short audio segments. Explore sharing strategies that get your message out there. Prerequisite: comfort using computers and unfamiliar software. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS666
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33771
5 Sessions
Saturday
3/7-4/4
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

Learn to appreciate and analyze film on a higher level. Discover the language of film and methods of interpreting a film’s structure and content. View historic and contemporary films in class. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM001
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#: 33973
15 Sessions
Thursday
1/29-5/14
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/19
If full, take co-listed FILM110, CRN 31134.
Instructor: Casey Kalebanew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33974
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
12-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/20
If full, take co-listed FILM110, CRN 31909.
Instructor: Marjuan Canadynew window

Your smartphone holds more filming potential than Hollywood’s entire arsenal in the first half of the 20th century. Use that power to create videos for platforms like Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, and your website. Develop basic video production skills, including shooting, framing, and editing. By the end of the course, you will create a series of short videos to showcase in your portfolio. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS565
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33517
5 Sessions
Saturday
4/11-5/9
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

Transform your creative vision into a powerful online presence! Explore how YouTube can amplify your artistic voice and engage a global audience. Learn to use YouTube’s features to help craft compelling content that resonates with viewers. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create and manage a YouTube channel that supports your brand and expands your reach. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS631
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33530
5 Sessions
Saturday
1/31-2/28
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

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. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS519
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33491
5 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-3/12
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Increase your video editing capabilities with After Effects, creating motion graphics and visual effects that add professional flair to your work. Learn to navigate the interface, explore layering, and employ special effects like tracking and blurring. Free student Adobe license. Prerequisite: ADS519 Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing Basics or basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS520
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33492
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/26-4/30
7-8:30 p.m.
No class 4/2
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Learn the techniques of narrative storytelling for the camera arts. Write dialogue and action for film and television through several small projects culminating in a 10-minute script. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM068
57 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#: 33999
15 Sessions
Monday
1/26-5/11
6-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/16
If full, take co-listed FILM210/L, CRNs 33450, 33451.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 34000
15 Sessions
Wednesday
1/28-5/13
10 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
No class 3/18
If full, take co-listed FILM210/L, CRNs 31910 & 31911.
Instructor: Graham Holford

Engage in the filmmaking process, taking on the roles of industry workers like director, cameraperson, editor, and more. Produce a silent short and a dialogue, sound, and music short. Equipment provided. Prerequisite: basic understanding of film structure. Can be gained in FLM001/FILM110 Intro to Film or FLM068/FILM 210L Screenwriting. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM077
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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 34005
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
10 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/20
If full, take co-listed FILM220/L, CRNs 32511, 32512.
Instructor: Andrée Betancourtnew window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and you can make a side income shooting work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore lighting techniques with professional and home equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. All levels.  Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS558
9 Hours
$65 + $64 fee = $129; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $129
MD seniors 60+: $64
Non-MD residents: $249

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33516
3 Sessions
Thursday
2/26-3/12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Unlock the power of your smartphone’s camera. Learn the apps, settings, composition techniques, and content that work best with smartphones. Learn to create, edit, and critique high-quality images taken with your phone. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS522
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33493
5 Sessions
Monday
2/9-3/9
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33494
5 Sessions
Tuesday
3/24-4/21
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Begin your exploration of digital photography, one of the most relevant media today. Learn the basics of camera operation, and composition 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, memory card, and flash drive. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS523
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33495
5 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-3/12
12:30-3:30 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. All levels. Free student Adobe license. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS542
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33511
5 Sessions
Monday
3/23-4/20
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 and studio lighting techniques. Finish the class with a photographic portfolio. Free student Adobe license. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33705
15 Sessions
Monday
1/26-5/11
6-10:40 p.m.
No class 3/16
If full, take co-listed PHOT161/L, CRNs 31692 & 31693.
Instructor: Anne Benolkennew window

CRN#: 33706
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
8-10:10 a.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed PHOT161/L, CRNs 30807 & 30808.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

Explore digital photography as a means of expression, and the creative tools at the photographer’s disposal. Create powerful photographs by harnessing composition techniques, color theory, and the essentials of camera work. Learn to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Students must provide their own digital camera. Free student Adobe license. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART080
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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33700
1/26-3/15
Online 24/7
If full, take co-listed ARTT112, CRN 30761.
Instructor: Mieke Gentisnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33701
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT112, CRN 32494.
Instructor: Mieke Gentisnew window

Discover the magic of darkroom photography! Learn compositional techniques and camera settings to get the best shots at the optimal exposure, then develop film and print in the darkroom. Investigate the expressive and creative possibilities of the camera, darkroom equipment, and chemistry. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART094
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#: 33709
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT152, CRN 32515.
Instructor: Elham Kalantarinew window

Capture striking, off-the-cuff images of everyday life. Learn the strategies of a street photographer, like pre-focusing and the no-look shot. Explore composition and storytelling techniques of juxtaposition, color contrast, and implied narrative. Class meets on campus and at locations in Washington, DC. Prerequisite: Introductory class or experience using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Students must provide their own cameras. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS588
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33519
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/26-4/30
12:30-3:30 p.m.
No class 4/9
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

Delve into the art of monotype, a captivating printmaking process renowned for producing one-of-a-kind prints. Paint your designs directly on a blank plate and transfer them to paper, layering multiple plates to create a singular expression of your artistic vision. A key aspect of monotype printing is its potential for experimentation and creative exploration. Push the boundaries of the medium, experimenting with techniques, materials, and approaches to develop your unique artistic style. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS615
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33525
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Discover the art of intaglio and use it to create delicate, expressive prints. Since the Renaissance, artists from Rembrandt to Picasso have used intaglio. Etch fine line drawings on metal to create your plate. Ink the plates and print using black & white and color techniques. Create a final edition of prints. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART022
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#: 33575
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT230, CRN 32525.
Instructor: John Carrnew window

Explore lithography, a printing process that uses oil drawings or transfers on large stone slabs and metal plates. Practice stone- and plate-lithography, creating editions of prints in black and white and color. Use multiple plates to blend colors and develop rich, complex images. Finish class with a portfolio of lithographic prints. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART086
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#: 33707
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT227, CRN 32517.
Instructor: Kevin Bowmannew window

Explore the dynamic art of screenprinting! From posters to t-shirts, serigraphy is the most ubiquitous printmaking process in use today. Learn the materials and techniques of screenprinting, including stencils and resists. Complete multiple projects, including multicolor prints using multiple screens. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART050
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#: 33583
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT233, CRN 32496.
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. Create a final edition of prints. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 33588
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT225, CRN 30226.
Instructor: Amanda Millernew window

Learn to think in three dimensions! 3D artwork presents a unique set of challenges in visualization, design, and craftsmanship. Engage with the three-dimensional form through projects in approachable media, like wire, cardboard, unfired clay, and plaster. Develop the visual vocabulary, technical skills, and critical thinking skills necessary to unlock the expressive potential of three-dimensional content. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART049
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#: 33582
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT103, CRN 30056.

Discover the world of craft, where physical craftsmanship holds equal value to personal expression. Explore craft disciplines used all over the world, such as metalry, weaving, enameling, ceramics, and textile design (see section notes for the topic of each class). Cultivate a respect for craft and analyze the social and ethical implications of crafts. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART082
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#: 33703
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18

If full, take co-listed ARTT123, CRN 30218.
Instructor: Sima Pirmoradinew window

CRN#: 33702
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT123, CRN 30217.
Instructor: Lucy Dericksonnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33704
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT123, CRN 31137.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew 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 equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 33576
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed ARTT221, CRN 32154.
Instructor: Judith Stonenew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33577
15 Sessions
Thursday
1/29-5/14
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT221, CRN 32158.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

Create works of art using the images, objects, and materials found throughout your everyday life. Learn to see the artistic potential in the annoying and mundane—a parking ticket, dryer lint, or even a dead fly! Through the creation of 2D collages and 3D assemblages, gain skills in organizing successful compositions, utilizing principles of design, and working with color schemes. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS517
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33490
10 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-4/23
6:30-8 p.m.
No class 4/2
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the essential skills every sewist needs. Learn the basics of hand- and machine-sewing. Apply core stitches—including basting, running, back, slip, hem, catch, and blanket—to form the building blocks for simple sewing projects. Put your new skills into action with fun, functional, and useful projects. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS661
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33759
5 Sessions
Monday
2/9-3/9
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33758
5 Sessions
Thursday
1/29-2/26
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33760
5 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-3/10
4-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

CRN#: 33761
5 Sessions
Friday
2/13-3/13
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

Build on your sewing foundation by diving deeper into the use of the sewing machine. While hand-sewing is an important skill, machine-sewing powers most modern projects. Learn the application for basic machine-stitch patterns. Demystify tension settings for clean, tight stitches. Add linings for a polished product. Practice methods for accurate fabric cutting. Apply these skills to create useful household and wearable items. Prerequisite: ADS661 Sewing Basics or equivalent hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS662
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33762
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/5-4/2
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33763
5 Sessions
Tuesday
3/24-4/21
4-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

CRN#: 33765
5 Sessions
Friday
3/27-5/1
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 4/3
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

Take your sewing to the next level by incorporating sewing patterns for accuracy, consistency, and professional results. Patterns (paper templates for cutting sewing projects) allow you to plan projects in advance, maximize fabric use, and take advantage of characteristics of textiles. Working with DIY and commercially available patterns, create clothing and other items sized for your needs. Broaden your sewing abilities with notches, darts, elastic, and zippers. Prerequisite: ADS662 Sewing: Level 2 or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS663
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33767
5 Sessions
Thursday
4/16-5/14
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33766
5 Sessions
Saturday
2/14-3/14
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Advance your knowledge of sewing by creating garments from commercially available patterns. Complete projects like a kimono robe, blazer-style jacket and pants, zippered dress, and bomber jacket. Incorporate techniques such as pockets, invisible zippers, collars, linings, buttons, and advanced hems and seams. Practice sizing a pattern for a specific fit. Prerequisite: ADS591 Sewing Level 3 or basic experience with sewing patterns and extensive experience with machine- and hand-sewing. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS620
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33745
5 Sessions
Saturday
3/28-5/2
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 4/4
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Engage in professional alteration practices to create a well-fitted garment. Working with existing garments, use tailoring tools to make adjustments for a perfect fit. Practice taking accurate measurements of the body. Apply these to alterations to trousers, tops, shirts, and jackets. Learn tailoring terminology for accurate communication. Prerequisite: ADS663 Sewing: Level 3 or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS665
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33770
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/26-4/30
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/2
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Use your sewing skills to design and create an original quilt! Quilting is not only a creative art form, but a practical craft with rich traditions from around the world. Learn to plan a quilt, create a patchwork, and connect layers with quilt stitches. Prerequisite: ADS518 Sewing Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS609
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33524
5 Sessions
Monday
3/23-4/20
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Quilt intricate and creative designs without a longarm machine. Practice techniques such as stippling, meandering, and creating patterns. Leave with the skills to confidently tackle free-motion domestic machine quilting projects on your own. Sewing machines provided. Please bring a small project (12.5x12.5”-30x40”) basted and ready for quilting. Prerequisite: ADS609 Machine Quilting Introduction or ability to do basic piecing and quilting on a domestic sewing machine.

Course: ADS630
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#: 33529
1 Session
Saturday
1/31
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Discover the creative possibilities of appliqué. Learn methods like needle-turn, raw-edge, and fusible techniques, and how to choose the best option for your project. Create sample pieces and start a small appliqué project to take home. Develop skills that can be applied to both traditional and contemporary quilt designs. No experience necessary, but basic hand- and machine-sewing skills are helpful.

Course: ADS655
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#: 33749
1 Session
Saturday
2/14
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Take your quilting skills to the next level by piecing curves with confidence. Practice techniques for cutting and sewing curved seams without fear. Explore strategies for accurate cutting, pinning, and pressing while incorporating movement and flow into your quilt designs. Finish class with sample blocks and a small project. Some prior quilting experience recommended.

Course: ADS656
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#: 33750
1 Session
Saturday
3/28
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Bring your current quilting project and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment to sew, share ideas, and connect with fellow quilters. Led by an experienced fiber artist and quilting instructor, this open studio offers access to classroom equipment, space to work at your own pace, and expert guidance as needed. All levels.

Course: ADS642
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#: 33536
1 Session
Saturday
4/25
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Create your own original costumed doll! Explore the design process for creating three-dimensional human forms in mixed media. 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS505
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33488
10 Sessions
Friday
2/6-4/24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/20, 4/3
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Create your own textiles using hand- and floor-looms. Design woven works based on existing patterns and your own creative process. Produce practical fiber works and art pieces in two- and three-dimensions. Learn the technical skills of weaving, such as setting up a loom, threading and treadle sequences, and calculating yardage requirements. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART045
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#: 33581
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/20
If full, take co-listed ARTT247, CRN 32497.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew window

Learn chair caning and restore older chairs to usefulness and beauty. Caning uses woven rattan strips for design and comfort. Starting with an empty wooden frame, prep cane strips, weave, and bind a strong cane feature. Learn to handle cane, manage breaks and splits, and spot common problems. By the end of class, you will be able to cane chair seats that are square, round, or anything in between. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS657
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33751
5 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-3/10
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Andrea Abrams

Create your own stained glass panel using the Tiffany method! Design your pattern, choose colors, cut and grind glass, and solder glass together. Complete one stained glass panel. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS490
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33484
5 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-3/11
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Expand your knowledge of stained glass by working with next-level materials and processes. Incorporate unconventional materials and create 3D forms in stained glass, such as sculptural pieces and containers. Prerequisite: ADS490 Stained Glass Introduction or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS492
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33485
5 Sessions
Wednesday
3/18-4/22
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn the basics of kiln-forming glass, where multiple glass elements are melted together to form a single piece. Discover how temperature and time are used in a kiln to create glass pieces. Explore techniques like tack fusing, slumping, and full fusing. Finish class with multiple completed glass artworks and an ability to prepare glass for kiln firing with expected results. Previous glass cutting experience helpful, but not required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS649
10 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33538
5 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-3/12
7-9 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Create original beads that add personal flare to your jewelry designs. Explore tools and techniques to construct beads from metal wire, polymer clay, fabric, paper, and found objects. Finish class with completed bead creations that showcase both technical skill and creative expression. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS658
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33752
10 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-4/21
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/17
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Explore the art of bead stringing! Apply principles of design to create unique, marketable earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Use professional tools and techniques to create works that hold up to everyday wear. Explore the beads, clasps, and cord available and how to select the appropriate materials to execute your vision. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS617
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33526
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/15
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

Discover your individual style in bead stringing, creating unique projects from design to completion. Find new ways to create jewelry out of your existing bead collection, old jewelry, and found objects. Explore the application of colors, shapes, textures, techniques, and stringing materials. Complete projects that characterize your voice as a jewelry-maker. Prerequisite: ADS617 Jewelry: Bead Stringing Basics or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS648
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160
Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33537
10 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-4/23
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 4/9
Topic: Unconventional Materials
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

In this fast-paced course, explore topics essential to starting your jewelry and metalsmithing practice while focusing on a single project. Learn fabrication techniques, including sawing, piercing, surface enrichment, patinas, soldering and finishing. This course fulfills the prerequisite for all intermediate-level jewelry and metalsmithing courses. No prior experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS653
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225
Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33747
10 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-4/21
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/17
Instructor: Molly Shulmannew 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 experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS595
48 Hours
$299 + $269 fee = $568; Non-MD Residents add $250
Maryland residents: $568
MD seniors 60+: $269
Non-MD residents: $818

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33744
12 Sessions
Sunday
2/1-5/3
12-4 p.m.
No class 3/22, 4/5
Instructor: Molly Shulmannew window

Explore fabrication with sheet metals such as copper, brass, and silver. Develop skills in creative design and technical craftsmanship. Techniques include sawing, piercing, riveting, tabs, soldering, sleeved rings, hollow rings, and bezels. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART060
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#: 33586
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed ARTT245, CRN 32765.
Instructor: Lucy Dericksonnew window

Apply metalsmithing techniques to create original bracelets. Explore the possibilities of metal forming and surface work. Learn to size, fit, and adjust bands. See section notes for topic. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in Jewelry Essentials, Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS660
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225
Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33756
7 Sessions
Monday
1/26-3/9
4-9 p.m.
Topic: Hinged Bracelet Use embellishment, fusing, and overlay to produce a decorative metal plate. From it, create a hinged bracelet, using three knuckle hinges and slide hinge clasp.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Apply metalsmithing techniques to create original rings (see section notes for topic). Learn to size, fit, and adjust rings. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in Jewelry Essentials, Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS664
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225
Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33768
10 Sessions
Thursday
1/29-4/16
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/19, 4/9
Topic: Reimagining the Spinner Ring Fashion a series of kinetic and static layered patterns using basic fabricating techniques.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Create jewelry or small objects that feature materials beyond the typical silver or copper sheet (see section notes). Explore materials to better understand their value and challenges, and how to incorporate these materials into wearable jewelry or sculptural objects.

Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in Jewelry Essentials, Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS640
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225
Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33746
7 Sessions
Monday
3/23-5/4
4-9 p.m.
Topic: Epoxy & Polyester Resin Blocks Carve and fabricate pattern-rich pen barrel blanks for your jewelry designs. Employ bezel and inlay to incorporate your product into metal jewelry.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Continue to develop metalsmithing skills while engaging in concepts and critical inquiry within the field. See section notes for topic. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in Jewelry Essentials, Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART067
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#: 33587
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
10 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/20

Topic: Lost Wax Casting. If full, take co-listed ARTT256G, CRN 32766.
Instructor: Jeremy Diamondnew window

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. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA096
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33642
6 Sessions
Saturday
2/7-3/14
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). By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to perform rudimentary ballroom dance or continue your studies at a local dance studio. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA054
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33644
6 Sessions
Thursday
3/26-5/7
7-8:15 p.m.
No class 4/2
Topic: Tango & Cha Cha Learn the fundamentals of two dances known for their passionate flair. Explore the contrast of the lively, playful Cha Cha and the sharp and dramatic Tango.
Instructor: Gizelle Mercednew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33643
6 Sessions
Saturday
3/28-5/9
10-11:15 a.m.
No class 4/4
Topic: Cuban Salsa Learn the fundamentals of salsa and Mambo-Salsa, focusing on basic footwork, partnering, cross body lead, and right turns.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Explore ballet as an expressive art form through physical exercises and performances. Develop proper technique through exercises on barre, center work, and movement through the space. Learn traditional placement, alignment, and position for feet and arms. Practice warm ups and stretches that improve your fitness and performance as a dancer. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM037
37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33982
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
2-3:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed DANC101, CRN 31576.
Instructor: Alice Howes

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. Learn to shuffle, flap, paddle, and roll and build simple rhythmic combinations that can combine into more complex choreography. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA078
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33655
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
10-11:15 a.m.
No class 3/18
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Continue to build on the fundamentals of percussive tap dance. Explore new step variations, simple combinations, improvisation, and polyrhythms. Begin learning the breadth of tap dancing styles that goes beyond basic footwork combinations. Prerequisite: PFA078 Intro to Tap Dance or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA079
10 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33661
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/18
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Learn jazz dance, a high-energy dance form that arose in African American communities in the early 20th century and took the stage and screen by storm. Perform fundamental jazz steps, techniques, body isolations, and movement phrases. Practice jazz exercises to develop flexibility, alignment, and placement. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM039
37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 34362
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
2:30-3:45 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed DANC105, CRN 32241.
Instructor: Alice Howes

Dance to the music from your favorite musicals while learning Broadway’s unique form of jazz dance. Broadway jazz is a unique, high-energy blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is known for exaggerated movements and storytelling. Learn the warm-ups jazz dancers use to stay fit and flexible. Practice the dance steps, performance techniques, and body alignment essential to Broadway jazz dance. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA101
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33646
6 Sessions
Saturday
2/7-3/14
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Continue your study of Broadway Jazz, the energetic dance style unique to musical theatre. Expand your repertoire with next-level dance moves, such as a jazz lunge into the hinge position. Develop strength, balance, and control with leg lifts. Learn to dance from both parallel and turn out positions. Prerequisite: PFA101 Broadway Jazz Dance Basics or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA107
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33645
6 Sessions
Saturday
3/28-5/9
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
No class 4/4
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Learn to move like a modern dancer, practicing techniques and movement phrases. Develop control with axial and locomotor exercises and add personality with improvisation skills. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM038
37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33983
15 Sessions
Friday
1/30-5/15
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/20
If full, take co-listed DANC103, CRN 32513.
Instructor: Meryl Shapironew window

Explore modern dance through structured choreography and free improvisation. Perfect your technique, develop improvisational skills, and experiment with creative movement studies. Learn to combine steps, use pick-up combinations, and work in different rhythms and changing directions. Prerequisite: Prior experience in modern dance; can be fulfilled by FLM038 or DANC103 Modern Dance I. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM049
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#: 33988
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
12-2:05 p.m.
If full, take co-listed DANC104, CRN 32534.
Instructor: Alice Howes

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. Leave class with a new ability to analyze, appreciate, and talk about music from any time period. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 33990
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
1/26-5/15
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18, 3/20
If full, take co-listed MUSC110, CRN 31720.
Instructor: Christian Ward Harrisnew 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. Listen to live and recorded music and participate in music-making. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33993
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
9-10:15 a.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC117, CRN 30589.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33992
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed MUSC117, CRN 32288.
Instructor: Heather Brownnew window

Discover jazz from the early 20th century to the present, developing an appreciation for the music that includes its history, composition, and musical styling. Explore the lives of composers and pivotal band leaders and examine the impact of the socio-political environment on jazz. Apply basic music theory skills to understand what’s happening in a jazz composition. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM062
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#: 33991
13 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-5/12
6:30-9:35 p.m.
No class 3/17
If full, take co-listed MUSC125, CRN 30620.
Instructor: Eric Fieronew window

Go beyond taste and learn to appreciate music for its cultural value. Explore the development of American popular music from the late 19th century to the present. Discover the origin of blues, country music, rock & roll, and lesser-explored topics. Learn to analyze music, uncovering not just style and structure, but cultural and socio-political impact. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM064
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#: 33994
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
1/26-5/15
10-10:50 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18, 3/20
If full, take co-listed MUSC131, CRN 30623.

CRN#: 33995
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
1-2:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC131, CRN 32553.
Instructor: Heather Brownnew window

Join a mixed ensemble of voices and instruments from around the world, including percussion, strings, bass, drums, piano, guitars, and flutes. Explore indigenous, traditional, and contemporary music from around the world. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM055
37.5 Hours
$134 + $69 fee = $203; Non-MD Residents add $272
Maryland residents: $203
MD seniors 60+: $69
Non-MD residents: $475

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33989
15 Sessions
Monday
1/26-5/11
4-6:30 p.m.
No class 3/16
If full, take co-listed MUSC161D, CRN 32769.
Instructor: Victor Provostnew 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

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#: 34002
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
9-10:15 a.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC184, CRN 31633.

Explore the nature of musical sound and its perception, fundamentals of musical notations, scales, intervals, triads, and simple diatonic harmony. Learn to apply music theory using the piano keyboard. Prerequisite: FLM011/MUSC184 Intro to Music Theory or consent of department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM066
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#: 33996
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
1/26-5/15
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18, 3/20
If full, take co-listed MUSC190, CRN 30607

Create electronic music while exploring MIDI, computer music applications, digital audio recording, and sound design. Examine the elements, instruments, styles, and history of electronic music. Pre- or co-requisite: FLM022/MUSC141 Class Piano I or FLM070/MUSC184 Music Theory Introduction, or consent of department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM046
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#: 33985
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
1/26-5/15
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18, 3/20
If full, take co-listed MUSC174, CRN 32540.
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Take your first steps to becoming a guitar legend! 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA082
14 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33651
7 Sessions
Friday
1/30-3/13
8:45-10:45 a.m.
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33652
10 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-4/21
7-8:24 p.m.
No class 3/17
Instructor: Scott Giambussonew window

Continue your guitar journey with chord songs and melodies. Apply your strumming and fingering skills to songs that use common chord progressions. Learn to read a song with accompanying chord charts while improving your strumming technique. Explore picking rhythms with melodies in the major scale. Prerequisite: PFA082 Guitar: Introductory Group or basic experience with a guitar, including knowledge of major and minor chords. Note: MUSC138/FLM024 covers both Intro and Level 2 Group. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA093
14 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33653
7 Sessions
Friday
3/27-5/15
8:45-10:45 a.m.
No class 4/3
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Learn foundational skills for guitar that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Build your comfort with the instrument by practicing strumming rhythms and finger-picking patterns. Develop a familiarity with the guitar neck through fretting techniques for basic chords and melodies. Build a repertoire of elementary guitar pieces. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM024
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33980
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
10-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed MUSC138, CRN 32546.
Instructor: Scott Borg

Continue your study of guitar, developing right-hand techniques and left-hand skills. Add complexity to your chord progressions with chord substitutions. Play chords up and down the full neck. Learn strumming patterns and improvisation techniques. Prerequisite: FLM024/MUSC138 Class Guitar I, PFA093 Guitar: Level 2 Group, or consent of the department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM073
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 34003
26 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
2/10-5/14
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC199, CRN 33344
Instructor: Scott Borg

Play chords and melodies in the genre of traditional blues. Learn 8- and 12-bar harmony, basic finger style, basic rhythm guitar technique, and the pentatonic and blues scale in multiple fretboard positions. Develop form, control, feel, and harmonies that apply to R&B, jazz, country, and rock. Prerequisite: PFA082 Guitar: Introductory Group, FLM024/MUSC138 Class Guitar I, or the clear ability to form barre chords, play a major scale, and read tablature. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA013
10 Hours
$69 + $65 fee = $134; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $134
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $254
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 34361
4 Sessions
Thursday
3/5-4/2
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/24
Instructor: Leland Edgecombenew window

Learn the basics of piano in a group setting. Using a fundamentals approach, we will play and harmonize melodies from the beginning. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA080
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 34297
7 Sessions
Saturday
1/31-3/14
5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Improve your fluency when reading music and your hand coordination and movement. Develop a repertoire of elementary piano pieces as a basis for further development and performance. Prerequisite: PFA032 Intro Group Piano or rudimentary skills in reading treble and bass clefs and a basic understanding of keyboard orientation and geography. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA081
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33656
7 Sessions
Saturday
3/28-5/16
5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Learn foundational skills for piano that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Practice playing with both hands while learning chords, scales, and cadences. Develop a basic ability to read music on the bass and treble clef. Build a repertoire of elementary piano pieces. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM022
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33975
60 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1/26-5/14
1-1:50 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC141, CRN 30544.
Instructor: Tzi-Ming Yangnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33976
60 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
1/26-5/14
6-6:50 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC141, CRN 32552.
Instructor: Ching-Yi Linnew window

Continue your piano studies, using methods and materials suitable for public school teaching. Learn basic keyboard skills and develop your ability to improvise accompaniments, transpose, sight-read, and play by ear. Develop a repertoire of elementary piano pieces. Prerequisite: FLM022/MUSC 141 Class Piano I, PFA081 Piano: Level 2 Group, or consent of department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM023
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40
Maryland residents: $359.60
MD seniors 60+: $91.60
Non-MD residents: $950

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33978
52 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
2/9-5/14
3-4:05 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19
If full, take co-listed MUSC142, CRN 32952.
Instructor: Tzi-Ming Yangnew window

Study your instrument one-on-one with a music professional! Whether you’re just starting out or are a musician looking to hone your skills, join us for lessons crafted to your level and goals. See section notes for instrument offered. All levels. Meets once a week for 45 minutes. You will work with your instructor to choose a schedule. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA094
11.25 Hours
$199 + $749 fee = $948; Non-MD Residents add $400
Maryland residents: $948
MD seniors 60+: $749
Non-MD residents: $1348

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33657
15 Sessions1/26-5/17
Topics: Piano with Hanyin Chennew window or Greta Ehrignew window; Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, or Ukulele with Scott Giambussonew window; Clarinet, Saxophone, or Oboe with Steve Churchillnew window

Study and perform classic and contemporary band literature of grades IV and above. For professional musicians such as music teachers, military band personnel, and freelance performers. Participation is open to outstanding non-teachers by audition. Three rehearsals and one concert per section. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA053
7.75 Hours
$10 + $39 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30
Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $39
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 34298
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday
2/18-3/5
7:30-9:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 3/5)
Performance 3/5 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folk

CRN#: 34299
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday

4/15-4/30
7:30-9:30 p.m. (W)
7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 4/30)
Performance 4/30 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville, MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folknew 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. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA103
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33647
5 Sessions
Tuesday
2/10-3/10
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. Finish class with a group performance. Prerequisite: PFA103 Improv Comedy Basics or experience with short-form improvisation. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA108
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33650
5 Sessions
Tuesday
3/24-4/21
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Create an original 3-minute comedy routine to perform in front of a live audience. Explore joke- and comedy-writing, stage techniques, and comedic persona—all in a fun, interactive, and supportive atmosphere. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA083
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33649
5 Sessions
Thursday
2/12-3/12
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Create an original comedic sketch! Learn the fundamental elements needed to write sketch comedy while developing your voice and style. Collaborating with your fellow students, build a comedy premise, character, and dialogue. Complete a short script and perform it in a live reading. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA111
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120
Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33648
5 Sessions
Thursday
3/26-4/30
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/2
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

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. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA098
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33658
10 Sessions
Saturday
2/7-4/25
1-2:30 p.m.
No class 3/21, 4/4
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33659
10 Sessions
Wednesday
2/11-4/22
7-8:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: Wanda Whitesidenew window

Discover what it takes to be an actor! Employ your body and voice as primary instruments of the actor, and use vocal and physical exercises to tune those instruments. Develop a character through interpretation of a dramatic text. Perform short theatrical works individually and in small groups. Leave class with the fundamentals needed to make a start in community theatre or continue your studies. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM067
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#: 33997
15 Sessions
Monday
1/26-5/11
6:30-9:10 p.m.
No class 3/16
If full, take co-listed THET110, CRN 31577.
Instructor: Aaron Olinicknew window

CRN#: 33998
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
2-3:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed THET110, CRN 31013.
Instructor: Irene Albynew window

Find your voice and discover the power of your body in space! Develop the tools you need to explore, expand, and discover how to use your full voice and body in performance. Explore voice and movement techniques like Uta Hagen, Suzuki, and stage combat, and develop personalized warm-up and cool-down routines. Join a supportive ensemble where you can challenge yourself and build skills and confidence. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA109
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33660
10 Sessions
Saturday
2/7-4/25
10-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/21, 4/4
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

Examine plays from the point of view of the director, actor, designers, and audience. Study components of a text that provide the theatre artist with the tools to create a theatrical production. Analyze playwriting practices from diverse cultures. Develop unique adaptations of existing scripts. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM078
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#: 34006
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
1/27-5/14
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 3/17, 3/19
If full, take co-listed THET125, CRN 31238.
Instructor: Laura Esti Millernew window

Explore sewing techniques, patterning, and fabrics while creating theatrical costumes. Develop costumes based on a theatrical script. Learn the tools of costume crafts and how to organize a costume shop for efficient costume creation. Create costumes for a live Montgomery College theatre production. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM069
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#: 34001
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
1-3 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed THET230, CRN 31015.
Instructor: Ashlynn Ludwig

Discover the dramatic power of lighting! Envision and draw a lighting plan, choose lights, install them, and program cues in a lightboard. Gain basic electrical skills for theatrical lighting. Learn the language of lighting and the tools needed to execute a lighting plan. Apply your new knowledge working on lighting for college productions! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM076
60 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#: 34004
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
1/26-5/13
3-5 p.m.
No class 3/16, 3/18
If full, take co-listed THET216, CRN 32542.
Instructor: R Scott Hengennew window