Community Arts

Writing about art is the basis for museum labels, art criticism, philosophy, poetry, and prose, shaping the way we perceive artwork. Gain a foundation in art writing for a variety of audiences and purposes, honing your ability to communicate your unique perceptions. Improve your observational skills while deepening your appreciation of the visual world. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS510                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33505                                10 Sessions      Sa
2/10-4/20                                       10-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/16
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and are needed for applications to shows, grants, residencies, and for general marketing. A good art photographer can also make a side income doing work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore the proper equipment and techniques for lighting artwork, and how to get great shots even without the right equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS558                          9 Hours
$70 + $59 fee = $129; NMR add $120
Maryland residents                     $129
MD seniors 60+                           $59
Non-MD residents                       $249

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33516                                3 Sessions        Th
3/21-4/4                                         6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

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 internet presence, including an artist website. 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.

Course: ADS544                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33531                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         7-8:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn to use Etsynew window 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. Explore more advanced topics such as promoting your art on Etsy and other platforms, and understanding your sales numbers. This course is designed primarily for those new to Etsy or internet selling.

Course: ADS540                          12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; NMR add $120
Maryland residents                     $194
MD seniors 60+                           $75
Non-MD residents                       $314

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33489                                5 Sessions        Th
2/8-3/7                                           7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33552                                14 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-3/7                                         9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class TVRA134, CRN 31211.
Instructor: Elizabeth Feldmannew window

The expressive, symbolic, decorative, and aesthetic aspects of color will be introduced. Investigate color theories and solutions to a variety of problems using color as a tool. 

Course: ART027                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33584                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT105, CRN 32977.
Instructor: Michael Bookernew window

Discover the art and culture of major African regions. This course emphasizes architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and performance. Explore cross-cultural and outside influences, religion, philosophy, and everyday life as they relate to the art of various African peoples. 

Course: ART090                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33620
1/22-5/12                                       Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT270, CRN 32479.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover the visual art and culture created by indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Explore the diverse artistic production, histories, and cultural contexts of indigenous art from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. Learn to identify visual qualities, style, and content of indigenous artworks. Improve your cultural sensitivity when interacting with artwork from the earliest surviving examples through the present. Evaluate the impact of museums, institutions, and modes of display on the creation, interpretation, and understanding of indigenous art of the Americas. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART091                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33621
1/22-5/12                                       Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT274, CRN 33324.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

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

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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33619
1/22-3/10                                       Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT200, CRN 32182.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

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

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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33615
3/25-5/12                                       Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT201, CRN 31401.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33478                                8 Sessions        Sa
2/17-4/13                                       1-4 p.m.           
No class 3/16
Topics: Drawing Basics, Watercolor Pencil & Graphite Still Life, Watercolor Still Life, Portraiture in Multiple Media, Drawing Texture, Colored Pencil Still Life, Pastel Landscape, and Abstraction with Oil Pastels.
Instructors: Wanjin Kimnew window, Holly Troutnew window, and Racquel Kellernew window

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

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33529                                1 Session          Sa
2/17                                                1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33542                                1 Session          Sa
2/24                                                1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

Learn basic watercolor techniques using monochrome tone or inks. Discover the application of mixed media and wet techniques. This week, we will continue our exploration of still life.

Course: ADS469                          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#: 33528                                1 Session          Sa
3/2                                                  1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 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#: 33543                                1 Session          Sa
3/9                                                  1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33547                                1 Session          Sa
3/23                                                1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

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

Create colors and values beyond the basic boxed set. Explore colored pencil blending and layering techniques, using them to create vibrant still life drawings. Discover different types of pencils and contemporary artists working in colored pencil.

Course: ADS592                          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#: 33544                                1 Session          Sa
3/30                                                1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

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

Explore pastel drawing, including shading, texture, and color blending. Apply this medium to landscape drawings. Please bring a photograph of a landscape.

Course: ADS601                          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#: 33611                                1 Session          Sa
4/6                                                  1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. 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#: 33545                                1 Session          Sa
4/13                                                1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew 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. Lectures, individual and class critiques, discussions, films, field trip, and readings accompany the hands-on work. 

Course: ART033                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33583                                15 Sessions      Sa
1/27-5/11                                       9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/16
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT102, CRN 31276.
Instructor: Amare Selfunew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33479                                10 Sessions      Th
2/8-4/18                                         10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/14
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33480                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33481                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         7-8:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33496                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33517                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

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. Gain confidence in learning to see and record experiences on paper. 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 ADS504 Drawing: Introduction, and is the equivalent of that class plus ADS568 Drawing: Intermediate. No prior drawing experience necessary. 

Course: ART085                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33592                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT100, CRN 30056.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

CRN#: 33591    15 Sessions      Sa
1/27-5/11         9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/16
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT100, CRN 30059.
Instructor: Jake Muirhead

Explore both representational and abstract visual interpretation of the human figure, both as a separate study and in relation to its environment. Prerequisite: ADS504 Intro to Drawing, ART085/ARTT100 Drawing I, or equivalent experience. 

Course: ART019                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33585                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT205, CRN 32826.
Instructor: Jake Muirhead

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33613                                5 Sessions        Sa
2/10-3/9                                         9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CRN#: 33614    5 Sessions        Sa
3/23-4/20         9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Develop your own drawing style as you work on independent projects with instructor guidance. Start with a concept, develop it through sketches, experiment with media, and create finished artworks. Create in color or black-and-white media of your choice. Work with the aid of a drawing expert who can help you develop your ideas, problem-solve, and bring out the best in your artwork. Based on student interest, the instructor may perform group demos. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of drawing classes.

Course: ADS575                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33497                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/11
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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: ADS504, ART085, or ARTT100 Intro to Drawing or equivalent experience. 

Course: ART073                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33618                                14 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-3/7                                         1-5:55 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes GDES134 & 134L, CRNs 31615 & 31616.
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Have you ever wondered what it takes to illustrate a children’s book? Learn about 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. The focus is on narrative visual storytelling in the picture book format. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS567                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33495                                10 Sessions      F
2/9-4/19                                         9-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/15
Instructor: Rebecca Solownew window

Discover the basics of visual storytelling frame-by-frame! Whether your interest is in slice-of-life stories or super hero epics, you’ll learn to build your own narrative style. Take on everything from drawing backgrounds and environments to illustrating action to writing dialogue and narration. Bring a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools to the first class, and get ready for lots of drawing! Open to students of all skill levels; no prior experience required.

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 35402                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         7-8 p.m.
No class 3/11
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Jamie Noguchinew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33436                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33435                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Discover the medium of the masters! Learn to paint with the same tools as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Raphael, and Picasso. 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 required.

Course: ADS515                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33483                                10 Sessions      Tu
2/6-4/16                                         1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/12
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. Discover how to use color to convey light, volume, space, and texture in a painted image. Learn the technical skills of a painter, from preparing a canvas to the safe use of painting materials. At the beginning of class, you’ll choose to work in oils or acrylics and continue in that medium for the rest of the semester. Prerequisite: ARTT100/ART085 Drawing I, ADS504 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent experience. 

Course: ART026                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33616                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT211, CRN 30095.
Instructor: Michal Hunternew window

Break free of the constraints of representational art by embracing abstraction! Abstraction became popular in Western art in the late 19th century, and has dominated painting since then. Non-objective painting—artwork with no anchor in observed reality—has often been referred to as the purest form of art. Focusing on 20th century art as a starting point, paint in abstract and non-objective styles while learning design and paint application strategies. Explore ideas that go beyond the canvas and physical reality and express these concepts in a non-representational manner. Prerequisite: Introductory painting class in the medium listed in section notes.

Course: ADS587                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33434                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Medium: Acrylic
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 34165                                10 Sessions      Tu
2/6-4/16                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/12
Media: Acrylic and Oil
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

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

Course: ADS531                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33512                                10 Sessions      Su
2/11-4/21                                       10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/17
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33510                                10 Sessions      Tu
2/6-4/16                                         9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/12
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33511                                10 Sessions      Sa
2/10-4/20                                       9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/16
Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

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

Course: ADS532                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33513                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33514                                10 Sessions      Sa
2/10-4/20                                       9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/16
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33515                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         9:30-11 a.m.
No class 3/11
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

CRN#: 33530    10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17            1-2:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Discover Chinese painting, one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Chinese painting shares basic principles with calligraphy, and seeks to capture the inner essence of a subject. 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. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS553                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33492                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/11
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 Po-Mo (ink washes), wrinkling paper, rubbing, and more. Learn to combine traditional and modern approaches to create unique and dynamic artwork. Each semester will focus on a set of traditional themes, with the option for students to invent their own subject matter. Prerequisite: ADS553 Chinese Brush Painting: Introduction or similar experience.

Course: ADS554                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                                    $145
Non-MD residents                                $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33493                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

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

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33494                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         9:30-11 a.m.
No class 3/13
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

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

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33488                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         7-8 p.m.
No class 3/13
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33486                                10 Sessions      Th
2/8-4/18                                         6:30-9 p.m.
No class 3/14
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33487                                8 Sessions        M
2/5-4/1                                           6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33588                                15 Sessions      F
1/26-5/10                                       9 a.m.-2 p.m.
No class 3/15
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT116, CRN 32641.

Discover the technical and marketing power of emerging social media platforms. Learn to become effective co-creators of social media content while working in a multimedia environment. Produce projects that include sound and video. No prior experience necessary.  

Course: ART088                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33562                                7 Sessions        M
3/25-5/6                                         8:30-11:15 a.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by self-paced content. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class TVRA100, CRN 31643.
Instructor: Tiffany Thames Copelandnew window

Discover video storytelling and use it to create effective videos for online platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and your website. Video content is the best way to grab attention on the web. Whether you’re working for clients, advertising your artwork, or making personal projects, video is a vital tool for promotion and communication. Learn video production principles that apply to any camera from a smartphone to professional video camera, and any software from free to professional. Use the free app Adobe Premiere Rush to create short videos for your portfolio. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS565                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33532                                5 Sessions        Sa
3/23-4/20                                       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. Please bring a 500GB+ USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login to the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33437                                5 Sessions        R
2/8-3/7                                           7-8:15 p.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Integrate Adobe After Effects into your digital video editing toolkit. Learn to navigate the interface, explore layering in Compositions, and learn special effects like tracking and blurring. Please bring a 500+GB USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login to the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Prerequisite: ADS519 Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing Basics or basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC.

Course: ADS520                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33484                                5 Sessions        R
3/21-4/18                                       7-8:15 p.m.
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Develop your professional video editing skills and storytelling ability. Explore the process of real-world video production, including project management strategies and collaboration. Use Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve non-linear video editing software to create finished video works for personal, commercial, and artistic uses. Practice the art of storytelling, focusing on design, pacing, and creativity. Investigate genres including commercials, films, music videos, and television shows to identify how editing techniques affect story and message. Engage in class video screenings and feedback sessions. Open to students of all levels.  

Course: ART083                         62.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33558                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         1-3:15 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes TVRA140 & 140L, CRNs 31212 & 31213.
Instructor: Sowbhagyalakshmi Arekenew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33559                                15 Sessions      M
1/22-5/6                                         6-7:50 p.m.
No class 3/11
Class meetings are supplemented by self-paced content. If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes TVRA140 & 140L, CRNs 31227 & 31228.
Instructor: Nelson Ginebra-Azarnew window

Learn the techniques of narrative storytelling through the camera arts. Study writing dialogue and action for film and television through several small projects culminating in a final 10-minute script. Films will be screened in class as examples of effective screenwriting. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM068                         57 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33626                                15 Sessions      W
1/24-5/8                                         10 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
No class 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes FILM210 & 210L, CRNs 32184 & 32185.
Instructor: Graham Holfordnew window

Do you have boxes of slides or photos in storage? A shelf of home movies on VHS? Learn to digitize them to access on your computer and share on the web. Learn the principles of personal archiving, including digitizing media, file processing and handling, and safe storage and backup. Whether you’re an artist with work documented on physical media or someone with family memories trapped in obsolete media, this class will help get your media into the 21st century! Students must have access to a computer running Windows 10 or higher or Mac OS 10.11 (El Capitan) or higher. Prerequisite: experience using a computer, including folder creation and navigation, internet browsing, use of a mouse/touchpad, and using cut and paste commands.

Course: ADS501                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33504                                5 Sessions        Sa
2/10-3/9                                         10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33507                                5 Sessions        Tu
2/6-3/5                                           11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33508                                5 Sessions        Th
2/8-3/7                                           6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33509                                5 Sessions        Tu
2/6-3/5                                           6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33485                                5 Sessions        Th
2/8-3/7                                           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. Learn to work with jpegs and with RAW images, the industry standard for photography. Complete a project by outputting your images for books, slideshows, prints, or the web. Please have a collection of digital photo files ready for the first class. Open to students of all levels. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window.

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33490                                5 Sessions        Tu
3/19-4/16                                       6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Explore digital photography as a means of expression, and the creative tools at the photographer’s disposal. Beginning with traditional photographic and art concepts, engage with the photographic medium as a fine art. Develop an effective workflow for reliable image management and consistent results. Create powerful photographs by harnessing composition techniques, color theory, and the essentials of camera work. Learn to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Build a series of projects using in-camera techniques and editing software to create artistic images. Students must provide their own digital camera. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART080                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33587                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT112, CRN 32909.
Instructor: Mieke Gentisnew window

Discover the tools and skills needed for a career in commercial photography. Learn to manage exposure, composition, depth of field, and more to get great shots right out of the camera. Edit photographs to correct problems, alter images, and add punch. Explore print production for black-and-white and color photographs. Practice studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. Finish the class by creating a photographic portfolio. Open to students of all levels. 

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33560                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         8-10:10 a.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 30921 & 30922.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33561                                15 Sessions      M
1/22-5/6                                         6-10:40 p.m.
No class 3/11
If class is full, register for co-listed credit classes PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 31945 & 31946.
Instructor: Anne Benolkennew window

Create powerful photographs of the landscape, capturing a feeling of place in the natural and built environment. Investigate the work of landscape photographers and what contributes to a good composition. Learn the technical skills that go into a good landscape photograph and useful tools for photographing landscapes with any camera. Explore how external factors like weather and time of day can dramatically change a landscape. Practice these skills at on-site photoshoots! Open to all camera types and students of all levels.

Course: ADS550                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33491                                5 Sessions        Tu
3/19-4/16                                       11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Street photography has been described as the essence of photography, relying purely on the world around you and finding the decisive moment. Continue in the tradition of artists like Diane Arbus and Walker Evans, capturing 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 like juxtaposition, color contrast, and implied narrative. Go out in the field as a class and put your new skills to the test! 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.

Course: ADS588                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33520                                5 Sessions        Th
3/21-4/18                                       12:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew 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 techniques to create some of their most important works. Intaglio printmaking involves drawing fine lines with a sharp tool on a metal plate. Ink pressed into these lines forms the final image. Learn intaglio techniques of drypoint hardground, softground, aquatint, and engraving, and use them to create a final edition of prints. 

Course: ART022                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33550                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
Emphasis on an introduction to Solvent-Free Intaglio methods including Drypoint, Chine-Colle, Mezzotint, Engraving, Solar Plate, Hand Colored Print and Collagraph. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT230, CRN 32944.
Instructor: John Carrnew window

Explore lithography, a fine art printing process that uses oil drawings or transfers on large stone slabs and metal plates. Lithographs have been used both in fine art and for printing graphics commercially, from the 19th century until today. Practice both stone- and plate-lithography, creating editions of prints in both black and white and color. Use multiple plates to blend colors and develop rich, complex images. Finish class with a portfolio of lithographic prints and the ability to analyze and critique fine art prints technically and aesthetically. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART086                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33563                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT227, CRN 32934.
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 various stencils and resists. Complete multiple projects, including multicolor prints using multiple screens. 

Course: ART050                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33590                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         2-4:40 p.m.
No class 3/12, 03/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT233, CRN 32912.
Instructor: Kevin Bowmannew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33555                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/11, 03/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT225, CRN 30268.
Instructor: Amanda Millernew window

Discover collage, the combination of different and surprising materials into an artistic composition. Collage is unique because the smallest element is an existing object or image, as opposed to the freeform mark-making of drawing and painting. Continue in the tradition of artists like Picasso, Matisse, Lee Krasner, and Romare Bearden. Construct artwork built on the foundations of composition, color, pattern, space, and shape. Incorporate found objects, texts, images, and other unexpected objects into your art. Create finished two- and three-dimensional artworks that explore the possibilities of this medium. Open to students of all levels.

Course: ADS517                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 34225                                10 Sessions      T
2/6-4/16                                         6-7:30 p.m.
No class 3/12
Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Discover the world of crafts, where physical craftsmanship is valued over elitist art ideals. 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). Create functional and decorative objects while exploring material as an artform, improving visual literacy, and developing technical proficiency. Cultivate a respect for craft and analyze the social and ethical implications of crafts. Open to students of all levels.  

Course: ART082                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33557                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT123, CRN 30260.

CRN#: 33556    30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8            9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/11, 03/13
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT123, CRN 30259.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33589                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
Topics: Weaving on a cardboard hand loom, basketry, paper crafts, papermaking, and book arts. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT123, CRN 31316.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Take your art practice into the third dimension! Sculpture is one of the most powerful means of expression in art: it occupies the same space as the viewer and inserts its reality into yours. Learn the visual language of three-dimensional design and apply it to your art practice. Create in media like unfired clay, plaster, metals, papier mâché, and recycled materials. Develop your ideas from concept, through ideation and design, to complete sculptural works. Leave class ready to envision and create basic sculptural works from handheld size up to human scale. Open to students of all levels. This class fulfills the prerequisite for ART024 Sculpture I.

Course: ADS571                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33518                                10 Sessions      Tu
2/6-4/16                                         1-3:30 p.m.
No class 3/12
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Study and use the elements and principles of art relating to visual organization in three-dimensional composition. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of design problems and their solutions. 

Course: ART049                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33586                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         1-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT103, CRN 30062.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33553                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT221, CRN 32475.
Instructor: Zdeno Mayercaknew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33617                                15 Sessions      F
1/26-5/10                                       9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/15
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT221, CRN 32480.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33541                                5 Sessions        F
2/9-3/8                                           1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

CRN#: 33506    5 Sessions        Sa
3/23-4/20         1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33519                                5 Sessions        F
3/22-4/19                                       1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33521                                5 Sessions        F
2/9-3/8                                           10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33522                                5 Sessions        F
3/22-4/19                                       10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew 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. Develop an appreciation and sensitivity for cultural expression as demonstrated through textile works. Learn the technical skills of weaving, such as setting up a loom, threading and treadle sequences, and calculating yardage requirements. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: ART045                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33775                                15 Sessions      F
1/26-5/10                                       9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 3/15
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT247, CRN 32913.

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33500                                10 Sessions      F
2/9-4/19                                         10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
No class 3/15
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Bring your doll to class and create the special costume and accessories needed to communicate the doll’s personality. This class is hands-on and will begin with sketching and exploring design possibilities. We will design and construct a complete head to toe look for your original doll. Please bring your doll to the first class or take this class at the same time as ADS505 Doll Design & Construction. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Basic hand-sewing skills; can be learned in ADS518 Sewing: Introduction.

Course: ADS506                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33501                                10 Sessions      F
2/9-4/19                                         1:30-4 p.m.
No class 3/15
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33502                                5 Sessions        W
2/7-3/6                                           6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Expand your knowledge of stained glass by working with next-level materials and processes. Learn to incorporate unconventional materials like copper pipe, non-square frames, metal rings, hanging materials, and glass adhesives into your stained glass projects. Create 3D forms in stained glass, such as sculptural pieces and containers. Bring unusual materials you may want to incorporate to the first class for discussion. Prerequisite: ADS490 Stained Glass Introduction or permission of instructor.

Course: ADS492                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33503                                5 Sessions        W
3/20-4/17                                       6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33612                                5 Sessions        Th
2/8-3/7                                           10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

Explore the elements of jewelry design using simple hand tools. Learn techniques such as stamping, texturing, sawing, piercing, and wire wrapping. Design and produce your own jewelry in the studio as you develop your creativity and fabrication skills. Discover contemporary trends in jewelry and metalsmithing and how you can apply them to your work. Open to students of all levels. Note: This course does not fulfill soldering prerequisite for upper-level jewelry courses.

Course: ADS512                          25 Hours
$199 + $145 fee = $344; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $344
MD seniors 60+                           $145
Non-MD residents                       $504

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33482                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         7-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33549                                12 Sessions      Tu
1/30-4/23                                       2-6 p.m.
No class 3/12
Instructor: Katja Toporskinew window

Create 3D printed wax prototypes to cast in metal. Digital design for 3D forms has been significant in the jewelry industry for decades, allowing artists to print wax models for their jewelry designs far beyond what they could ever carve in wax. Use digital 3D modeling to create unique designs that can be printed and/or cast through a casting company. Open to students of all levels. Note: Students with metals experience are encouraged to enroll in ART067/ARTT256g, Jewelry & Metalsmithing Practicum: Casting where they will learn the Lost Wax Casting process and can cast their 3d printed wax designs. The two classes are designed to complement one another.

Course: ADS604                          35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $399
MD seniors 60+                           $175
Non-MD residents                       $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33958                                7 Sessions        F
2/16-4/5                                         4-9 p.m.
No class 3/15
Instructor: Katja Toporskinew window

Explore fabrication with sheet metals such as copper, brass, and silver. Analyze historical, social, and ethical aspects within jewelry and metalsmithing as you develop technical competency and explore material as an art form. Develop skills in creative design and technical craftsmanship. Techniques include: sawing, piercing, riveting, tabs, soldering, sleeved rings, hollow rings, and bezels. No prior experience required. 

Course: ART060                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33554                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         9-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT245, CRN 33309.

Discover foldforming, the process of repeatedly folding, annealing, and unfolding metal with hand tools to create 3D forms. Take advantage of metals’ natural ductility and plasticity to create original, origami-like forms that resemble chased soldered pieces. Explore traditional and experimental folding techniques and apply them to the creation of jewelry or small objects. Learn to incorporate foldforming into finished jewelry or small metalwork. Prerequisite: ADS402, ADS595, ART060 or ARTT245, or the ability to solder and saw unassisted.

Course: ADS596                          35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $399
MD seniors 60+                           $175
Non-MD residents                       $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33956                                7 Sessions        M
1/22-3/4                                         4-9 p.m.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Discover stonesetting, the art of incorporating gemstones or alternative materials into your metalwork. Explore processes like claw, bezel, channel, pavé, flush setting, and more. Check the section notes for this semester’s topic. Complete a collection of samples, or, depending on skill level, create a selection of finished works. Prerequisite (one of the following): ADS491/513 Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Introduction, ART060/ARTT245 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or the ability to solder and saw unassisted.

Course: ADS586                          35 Hours
$224 + $175 fee = $399; NMR add $160
Maryland residents                     $399
MD seniors 60+                           $175
Non-MD residents                       $559

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33957                                7 Sessions        M
3/18-4/29                                       4-9 p.m.
Topic: Bezel Setting   Create bezel settings, a continuous ring that holds a stone to your metalwork. In addition to being sleek and modern, the bezel is the most secure type of setting. Explore sizing bezel settings for cabochons, faceted stones, stones with corners, and irregular shaped stones. Learn to use bezels creatively, and to set alternative materials like plastics, wood, shell, and glass.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

This course is designed for students at the intermediate level. Continue to develop metalsmithing skills while engaging in concepts and critical inquiry within the field. Topics rotate each semester. See section notes. Prerequisite: ARTT245/ART060, ARTT123/ART082 with metal emphasis, ADS491/513, or experience with metalworking including sawing, piercing, forming, and soldering. 

Course: ART067                         75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33551                                15 Sessions      F
1/26-5/10                                       10 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
No class 3/15
Topic: Casting. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class ARTT256G, CRN 33310.
Instructor: Andy Lowrienew window

Discover a newfound appreciation of dance as an art form, social practice, and cultural form. Like with any art form, learning about dance opens whole new ways of seeing it. This is primarily a dance appreciation, not dance practice, class. Become a knowledgeable spectator or performer who can discuss and critique dance. Learn about the dancers and choreographers integral to the evolution of dance as an art form. Explore dance forms including modern, ballet, hip-hop, jazz dance, and social dances like Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, and Swing. Learn the role of dance in world societies and how it influences and is influenced by culture. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM054                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33567                               30 Sessions    Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                       11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class DANC100, CRN 30395.
Instructor: Lisa Traigernew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33605                                6 Sessions        Sa
3/23-4/27                                       10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn to play castanets and add a new dimension to your dancing! Dating back 3000 years to ancient Phoenicia, castanet performance accents the intricate rhythms of the dances it accompanies. Perform traditional castanet patterns while improving body alignments and upper body technique. Expand your musical knowledge of complex rhythms with fun, challenging exercises that build your finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. While this class focuses on castanet performance for flamenco dance, you can apply these principles to other dance and musical performance styles. Open to students of all levels, no prior flamenco experience needed.

Course: PFA105                          7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; NMR add $50
Maryland residents                     $99
MD seniors 60+                           $49
Non-MD residents                       $149

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33630                                6 Sessions        M
3/18-4/22                                       7-8:15 p.m.
Instructor: Daniel Paredeznew window

Discover Hungarian traditional dance, a range of styles characterized by improvisation, energetic movements, and enthusiasm. Traditional dance styles were repopularized in Hungary as part of the Táncház movement of the 1970s, as a way of reconnecting to their culture and protesting Soviet occupation. Dance the steps of Hungarian dances performed at táncház (Hungarian social folk dance events) while exploring traditional styling, costumes, and music. By the end of class, students will be able to confidently attend a Tisza Ensemble or other Hungarian organization’s táncház programs and be prepared to dance with a partner or in a group. Scholarships are available through Tisza Ensemble. Contact info@tiszaensemble.org for more information. No prior dance experience necessary.

Course: PFA102                          9 Hours
$0 + $39 fee = $39; NMR add $30
Maryland residents                     $39
MD seniors 60+                           $39
Non-MD residents                       $69

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33570                                6 Sessions        W
1/31-3/6                                         8-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Cathy Lamontnew window

Discover ballroom dance with a different topic each semester! Move your feet to dances like swing, foxtrot, waltz, and rumba. Learn basic and simple variations, footwork, and lead and follow techniques designed to make you shine on the dance floor. At the end of each class enjoy practicing your new moves to a variety of music.

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33525                                6 Sessions        Th
2/1-3/7                                           7-8:15 p.m.
Topic: The Hustle   Learn the fundamentals of one of the most versatile and energetic dances from the disco days. The Hustle is a powerful social dance that can make you stand out on the dance floor, and is perfect for beginners. It shares a basis with Salsa, but lets you to float across the dance floor like the Waltz and Foxtrot. The dance is highly dynamic, flashy, and powerful. The Hustle is danced to a syncopated rhythm, creating a unique pulse perfect for pop, disco, jazz, and techno tunes.
Instructor: Gizelle Mercednew window

CRN#: 33526    6 Sessions        Th
3/21-4/25         7-8:15 p.m.
Topic: Cuban Salsa    Join us as we learn the popular, versatile, and fun social dance style of Cuban salsa! Learn the fundamentals of salsa and Mambo-Salsa, focusing on basic footwork, partnering, cross body lead, and right turns. Leave class comfortable with musicality, rhythm, and Cuban salsa style.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn to dance ballet, the quintessential classical dance of Western culture. Explore ballet as an expressive artform through physical exercises and performances. Develop proper technique through exercises on barre, center work (dancing without barre support), and movement through the space. Learn the traditional placement, alignment, and position for feet and arms. Practice warmups and stretches that improve your fitness and performance as a dancer. This course is designed for beginners and those new to ballet. 

Course: FLM037                         37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; NMR add $590.40
Maryland residents                     $359.60
MD seniors 60+                           $91.60
Non-MD residents                       $950.00

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33566                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         2-3:15 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class DANC101, CRN 31818.
Instructor: Alice Howesnew window

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

Course: PFA078                          12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; NMR add $120
Maryland residents                     $194
MD seniors 60+                           $75
Non-MD residents                       $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33537                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 3/13
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Discover the world of Broadway dance! From tap to jazz, explore the shows, performers, and choreographers that define the genre. Delve into the history of Broadway dance greats like Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Susan Stroman, Tommy Tune, and more. Study the choreographic process of a Broadway musical and its impact on the audience’s experience of the show. Learn the basics of the audition process for dancers in musical theatre productions. Dance demonstrations and elective participation complement lectures and discussions. Open to students of all levels, dancers and non-dancers alike.

Course: PFA104                          7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; NMR add $50
Maryland residents                     $99
MD seniors 60+                           $49
Non-MD residents                       $149

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33629                                6 Sessions        F
3/22-4/26                                       10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Lisa Yanguasnew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33538                                6 Sessions        Th
2/1-3/7                                           12:30-1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingram

CRN#: 33539    6 Sessions        Th
2/1-3/7              7-8:15 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Continue your study of Broadway Jazz, the energetic dance style unique to musical theatre. Explore the jazz styles of Bob Fosse, JoJo Smith, Frank Hatchet, Fred Benjamin and Jerome Robbins, and learn to distinguish between them. 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 another introductory class in Broadway jazz dance.

Course: PFA107                          7.5 Hours
$50 + $49 fee = $99; NMR add $50
Maryland residents                     $99
MD seniors 60+                           $49
Non-MD residents                       $149

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33632                                6 Sessions        Th
3/21-4/25                                       12:30-1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn jazz dance, a high-energy dance form that arose in African American communities in the early 20^th century and took the stage and screen by storm. Jazz dance combines traditional African steps with European styles of movement to create dynamic, expressive patterns. Perform fundamental jazz steps, techniques, body isolations, and movement phrases. Practice jazz exercises to develop flexibility, alignment, and placement. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have not explored jazz dance in depth.

Course: FLM039                         37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; NMR add $590.40
Maryland residents                     $359.60
MD seniors 60+                           $91.60
Non-MD residents                       $950.00

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33568                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         2:30-3:45 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class DANC105, CRN 32578.

Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Dance in a style that arose as a reaction to the restrictive rules of both ballet and Victorian society and dominated the 20th century. 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. Explore the history of modern dance and its innovators like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, and Paul Taylor. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored modern dance in depth.  

Course: FLM038                         37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; NMR add $590.40
Maryland residents                     $359.60
MD seniors 60+                           $91.60
Non-MD residents                       $950.00

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33627                                15 Sessions      F
1/26-5/10                                       6-8:40 p.m.
No class 3/15
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class DANC103, CRN 32930.

Continue your exploration of modern dance as an art form. Perfect your technique, develop improvisational skills, and experiment with creative movement studies. Prerequisite: Prior experience in modern dance; can be fulfilled by FLM038 or DANC103 Modern Dance I.  

Course: FLM049                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33858                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         12-2:05 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class DANC104, CRN 32956.

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33598                                26 Sessions      Tu Th
2/6-5/9                                           1-2:30 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC117, CRN 32524.
Instructor: Dawn Avery

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33628                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC117, CRN 32636.
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. Jazz originated in African American communities across the US as a syncopated blend of different musical styles. Explore the lives of composers and pivotal band leaders and examine the impact of the socio-political environment on jazz. Learn to identify works by significant jazz artists and periods. Apply basic music theory skills to understand what’s happening in a jazz composition. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM062                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33599                                13 Sessions      Tu
2/6-5/7                                           6:30-9:35 p.m.
No class 3/12
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC125, CRN 30707.

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 and country music, where rock & roll came from, and lesser-explored topics like Tin Pan Alley, urban folk, swing, and social dance. Learn to analyze music, uncovering not just style and structure, but cultural and socio-political impact. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM064                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33600                                45 Sessions      M W F
1/22-5/10                                       10-10:50 a.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13, 3/15
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC131, CRN 30710.

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33597                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         10:30-11:45 a.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC110, CRN 30642.
Instructor: Ward Harrisnew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33596                                21 Sessions      M W F
1/22-3/8                                         11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC110, CRN 30643.
Instructor: Ward Harrisnew window

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

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

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 33603
1/22-5/12                                       Online 24/7
This class is fully self-paced with no group meetings. If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC184, CRN 32221.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

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

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

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33533                                10 Sessions      Tu
2/6-4/16                                         7-8:24 p.m.
No class 3/12
Instructor: Scott Giambussonew window

Learn fundamental playing techniques of the guitar. This includes basic finger technique and leads to a fundamental technical proficiency. 

Course: FLM024                         50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; NMR add $590.40
Maryland residents                     $359.60
MD seniors 60+                                    $91.60
Non-MD residents                                $950.00

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33593                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         10-11:40 a.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC138, CRN 32968.
Instructor: Scott Borgnew window

Go beyond the basics of guitar playing and learn to 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. Your new blues background will provide you with a foundation in form, control, feel, and harmonies that can be used in any genre of music, like R&B, jazz, country, and rock. Prerequisite: PFA082 Guitar: Introductory Group, FLM024/MUSC138 Class Guitar I, or 2-3 years of self-taught experience.

Course: PFA013                          10 Hours
$70 + $59 fee = $129; NMR add $120
Maryland residents                     $129
MD seniors 60+                           $59
Non-MD residents                       $249

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 34091                                4 Sessions        Th
3/7-3/28                                         7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Leland Edgecombenew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33534                                7 Sessions        S
1/27-3/9                                         5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Continue your exploration of piano! 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. Continue your study of music theory and apply it to the piano. Prerequisite: PFA032 Intro Group Piano or rudimentary skills in reading treble and bass clefs and a basic understanding of keyboard orientation and geography. Textbook required: Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 by Nancy and Randal Faber.

Course: PFA081                          16 Hours
$125 + $99 fee = $224; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $224
MD seniors 60+                           $99
Non-MD residents                       $364

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33535                                7 Sessions        S
3/23-5/4                                         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, including notes, rhythms, legato and staccato, dynamics, slurs, and ties. Build a repertoire of elementary piano pieces. Apply these skills to play melodies and accompaniments that can be performed solo or in a musical group. This course is designed for beginning musicians and those new to piano. 

Course: FLM022                         50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; NMR add $590.40
Maryland residents                     $359.60
MD seniors 60+                           $91.60
Non-MD residents                       $950.00

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33622                                60 Sessions      M Tu W Th
1/22-5/9                                         1-1:50 p.m.
No class 3/11, 03/12, 03/13, 03/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC141, CRN 30617.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33623                                30 Sessions      M W
1/22-5/8                                         6-7:45 p.m.
No class 3/11, 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC141, CRN 32975.
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, reflecting our college community that represents over 171 nationalities. Open to all levels; no experience necessary. 

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33595                                15 Sessions      M
1/22-5/6                                         4-6:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class MUSC161D, CRN 33314.
Instructor: Victor Provostnew 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. If a section is full, please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu for availability. Private lessons are open to students of all levels. Private lessons meet once a week for 45 minutes. You will work with your instructor to choose a schedule.

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

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 33582                                15 Sessions
1/22-5/12
Topics: Piano with Hanyin Chennew window or Greta Ehrig; Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, or Ukulele with Scott Giambusso; Clarinet, Saxophone, or Oboe with Steve Churchill

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. 0.75 CEUs per section. CPD credits available for MCPS teachers who have the Advanced Placement Certificate. Contact us at communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu.

Course: PFA053                          7.75 Hours
$10 + $33 fee = $43; NMR add $30
Maryland residents                     $43
MD seniors 60+                           $33
Non-MD residents                       $73

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33569                                4 Sessions        W R
2/21-3/7                                         7:30-9:30 p.m. (W)
                                                       7:30-9:15 p.m. (R 3/7)    
Performance 3/7 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville, MD.
Instructors: Dan Ord and Christian Folk

CRN#: 33606    4 Sessions        W R
4/3-4/18            7:30-9:30 p.m. (W)
                            7:30-9:15 p.m. (R 4/18)
Performance 4/18 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Instructors: Dan Ord and Christian Folk           

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33625                                13 Sessions      W
2/7-5/8                                           6:30-9:25 p.m.
No class 3/13
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class THET100, CRN 32580.
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. Use improvisation and scripted scene performance to put your new skills to work. Open to students of all levels.

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33607                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         6-7:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 33527                                10 Sessions      W
2/7-4/17                                         7-8:30 p.m.
No class 3/13
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. Gain a better appreciation of theatrical performance whether you’re reading, watching, or performing. No prior theatrical experience necessary. 

Course: FLM067                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33601                                15 Sessions      M
1/22-5/6                                         6:30-9:10 p.m.
No class 3/11
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class THET110, CRN 31819.
Instructor: Aaron Olinicknew window

CRN#: 33602    30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9            12:30-1:45 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class THET110, CRN 32581.
Instructor: Irene Alby

Take your acting craft to the next level! This course builds on previous experience, and challenges you to use strategies of action/objective, personalization, and text analysis as you build your practical actor’s toolbox. Continue to develop your acting technique through scene work and independent monologue work, in addition to a mix of physical, vocal, and psychological explorations of the craft. Prerequisite: PFA098 Acting Basics or introductory experience with acting, including action/objective playing.

Course: PFA106                          15 Hours
$124 + $95 fee = $219; NMR add $140
Maryland residents                     $219
MD seniors 60+                           $95
Non-MD residents                       $359

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33631                                10 Sessions      M
2/5-4/15                                         8-9:30 p.m.
No class 3/11
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

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

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

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33540                                5 Sessions        Th
2/8-3/7                                           7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Ever wanted to give stand-up comedy a try? Learn to use your own life experiences and unique sense of humor to create an original 3-minute comedy routine to perform in front of a live audience. The course will cover joke- and comedy-writing basics, stage techniques, and comedic persona—all in a fun, interactive, and supportive atmosphere. Bring something to write on and record with (like a smartphone) to the first class.

Course: PFA083                          12.5 Hours
$119 + $75 fee = $194; NMR add $120
Maryland residents                     $194
MD seniors 60+                           $75
Non-MD residents                       $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33536                                5 Sessions        Th
3/21-4/18                                       7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Participate in costuming for theatre productions! Explore sewing techniques, patterning, and fabrics while creating theatrical costumes. Develop costumes based on a theatrical script, taking them from concept to completion. Learn the tools of costume crafts and how to organize a costume shop for efficient costume creation. By the end of class, you will create costumes for a live Montgomery College theatre production. Open to students of all levels. 

Course: FLM069                         37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; NMR add $885.60
Maryland residents                     $539.40
MD seniors 60+                           $137.40
Non-MD residents                       $1425

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 33604                                30 Sessions      Tu Th
1/23-5/9                                         2:30-3:45 p.m.
No class 3/12, 3/14
If class is full, register for co-listed credit class THET230, CRN 31186.
Instructor: Danielle Preston