Arts Council of Anne Arundel County

Stories & Art @CAC
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Studio 194, Brooklyn Park, MD, MD, 21225, United States
Join us for a story time that sparks imagination. Each session pairs a children’s book with a hands-on art activity inspired by the story. Read “Pepe and the Parade, celebrate Hispanic Heritage”, and create your own colorful Paper Picado masterpiece.
CAC’s FY27 free arts education programs are made possible through the generous support of the following grantors (to date) including Arundel Community Development Services/County Executive Support Grant; MD Live/Local Development Council, PNC Bank; M&T Bank Foundation; Grace Foundation; Nora Roberts Foundation; Prue Clendenning, Annapolis Symphony Academy, and St. Christopher’s Church Foundation.

Free Family Workshop: Bookbinding
2026-09-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Studio 194, Brooklyn Park, MD, MD, 21225, United States
Spend the afternoon making art as a family. Each workshop offers a fun, hands-on project that encourages creativity for all ages. Learn bookbinding and create a one-of-a-kind notebook to celebrate back-to-school.
CAC’s FY27 free arts education programs are made possible through the generous support of the following grantors (to date) including Arundel Community Development Services/County Executive Support Grant; MD Live/Local Development Council, PNC Bank; M&T Bank Foundation; Grace Foundation; Nora Roberts Foundation; Prue Clendenning, Annapolis Symphony Academy, and St. Christopher’s Church Foundation.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Presented by Compass Rose Theater
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Live Arts Studio, 2002 Annapolis Mall Suite 1700, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
September 18—October 4, 2026
Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. Based on the Comic Strip by CHARLES SCHULZ. Book, Music, and Lyrics by CLARK GESNE.
“Familiar and fun, this is a show that comforts your nostalgic inner child while welcoming the newer generations with open arms.” — DC Metro Theatre Arts
Venue: Live Arts Studio at the Annapolis Mall
2002 Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Ballet in the Garden
2026-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Hammond Harwood House, 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Dress for the garden party and join the Ballet Theatre of Maryland for an intimate evening of dance like none other!
You’ll soak in the natural beauty of the gardens as you sip on a complimentary glass of wine at this VIP performance outside the Hammond-Harwood House. We’ve thoughtfully curated the program to complement the picturesque setting for an enchanting, open-air experience.

¡Viva la Música! A Night of Fire & Flair
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Get ready for an electrifying in-person evening packed with passion, rhythm, and unforgettable vibes! Join us for ¡Viva la Música!, where fiery beats meet dazzling flair. Under the baton of Music Director/Conductor Anna Binneweg, we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with “Cuban Overture” by American composer George Gershwin, “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story by American composer Leonard Bernstein, “Paconchita Latin Overture for Symphony Orchestra” by Spanish composer Óscar Navarro, “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5” by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, “Si Tú Me Faltaras” by Cuban composer Luis Hernández Alfonso, “Four Dances for Orchestra” from Estancia by Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera, and “Conga Del Fuego Nuevo” by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez. Our featured soprano is Colleen Daly. What a night!

CP presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder
2026-09-19 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-09-20 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-09-24 20:00 - 22:30 | The Colonial Players of Annapolis, 108 East Street, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401
Every community has stories. Some are celebrated. Some are forgotten. Most happen quietly. Our Town follows the lives of two families in a small town and asks one of life’s biggest questions: Do we truly appreciate our lives while we’re living them? A deeply moving portrait of friendship, family, love, and community.
Thur, Fri, Sat @ 8PM
Sun @2PM

Registration for Theater Classes Now Open - All Ages
2026-09-20 | Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Third Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Registration is open for Fall Theater Classes with Compass Rose Theater at Maryland Hall. Ages 5-teens; weekly after school and weekends for ages 4-7. Pick from several themes: Create a Play, Improv, Musical Theater, KinderTheater, Adult Acting, and more.

Americana 250: A Pianorama - An All-American Piano Recital
2026-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, Maryland, 21146
Award-winning Korean American concert pianist and organist Junghoon Park will present a free piano recital at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park on Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 PM.
Park serves as Organist and Pianist at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church under Pastor JC Austin and Music Director David Merrill. He is a recipient of Howard County’s Creative Arts Grant and has been selected to the Maryland State Arts Council Performing Artist Touring Roster. He has recently appeared in recital at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The recital will celebrate the rich tradition of American music with an all-American program featuring works by Vladimir Horowitz, Art Tatum, Amy Beach, Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein, including Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue and selections from Bernstein’s West Side Story.
Admission is free, and all members of the community are warmly invited to attend this afternoon of inspiring American piano music.

Junghoon Park Americana 250: A Pianorama
2026-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, Maryland, 21146
Free piano recital at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park on Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 PM. It will be dedicated to an All-American program, from Horowitz, Art Tatum, Beach, Barber, to Gershwin (Rhapsody in Blue) and Bernstein (West Side Story).

Beginning Wheel I and II - Tuesday Daytime
2026-09-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22-12/01, 9:30-12pm, Room 112, Price: $511.29 (TFA26RMK01)
This class provides an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn basic techniques of centering clay, throwing simple forms, and transforming these into more developed forms, such as vases, bowls, and mugs. Glazing and decorating techniques are also introduced. Bring an old towel, a sketchbook and lots of ideas.
Teaching Artist: Renata Mastroti Kunkel
Minimum Enrollment:5

Introduction to Knitting - Creative Aging 55+
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22/26-10/27/26, 10am-12pm, Room: 303, Price: $207 (TFA26LGB01)
Designed for 55+. Have you always wanted to knit, but didn’t know where to start? This six-week session will introduce you to the basics of knitting and guide you through your first completed project. Along the way you will acquire essential skills to decipher knitting patterns, choose the correct yarn for your project, execute more complicated knitting stitches, and flawlessly finish your projects. By the end of this class, you should be able to confidently embark on your next knitting project.
*All supplies provided*
Teaching Artist: Laura Graham Booth
Minimum Enrollment: 2

Hand-building for the Intermediate/Advanced Student
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22/26-11/17/26, 10-12:30pm, Room 116, Price: $464.72 (TFA26LS03)
Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands, their fingers, and basic hand tools. This 9 week class is designed for the intermediate to advanced student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building techniques. To enhance the beauty of the hand built piece, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Decorative slips and glazing applications will also be explored. Prerequisite: Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com
Teaching Artist: Laura Switkes
Minimum Enrollment:5

Virtual Drawing Class_Level 2 (4 week)
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
AGES 14-Adult welcome to join in!!
This beginner drawing class will be offered virtually by Anita Hagan.
NOTE: This is a level 2; please take Anita’s level 1 class before registering for this one.
Things to know:
-1 hour weekly lesson given by Anita Hagan with time for weekly Q&A and critiques at the beginning of each class.
-We will be using the Zoom platform so you just need to download the app on your computer or phone to join the class (no need to pay for a membership)
-You must order your materials before the first class
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Class Description: Anyone can learn to draw! In this 4-evening beginner teen/adult class, you will learn the basics – from materials you need to get started, to learning how to loosen up with simple shapes and gestures, and finally to completing your first finished drawing of still life. This class is designed to be relaxing, fun, and give you everything you need to get started on a lifetime of sketching.
Students must provide their own supplies: shop local at Art Things or buy online at Amazon or Blick.com
•Newsprint drawing pad (12×18) 50 sheets
•Strathmore brand 400 series sketch pad (or similar) (12×18) 24 sheets
•White Pearl Eraser
•Drawing Pencils (full set with 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 4H, and 6H). If buying à la carte, a 6B, 3B, HB, B, 2H, and a 6H.
•Kneadable eraser
•Vine charcoal (12 pieces)
•Pencil sharpener

Intro to Knitting: Ages 13+
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22/26-11/3/26, 6pm-8pm, Room: 303, Price: $207 (TFA26LGB02)
This six-week session will introduce you to the basics of knitting and guide you through your first completed project. Along the way you will acquire essential skills to decipher knitting patterns, choose the correct yarn for your project, execute more complicated knitting stitches, and flawlessly finish your projects. By the end of this class, you should be able to confidently embark on your next knitting project. (No class 10/27/26)
*All supplies provided*
Teaching Artist: Laura Graham Booth
Minimum Enrollment: 2

Beginning Wheel Tuesdays
2026-09-22 18:00 - 2026-11-17 20:00 | Arts Lab of South County, 312 Deale Road, Tracys landing, MD, 20779
In this 6 week class, students will learn about the properties of clay and glaze materials. Through discussion, demonstration and hands-on experience, we will explore how the material moves and how to control it. Focus will be on bowl forms and throwing off the hump. Personal style and glaze application solutions will also be introduced.

Hand-building for the Intermediate/Advanced Student
2026-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22/26-11/17/26, 6.30-9pm, Room 116, Price: $464.72 (TFA26LS04)
Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands, their fingers, and basic hand tools. This 9 week class is designed for the intermediate to advanced student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building techniques. To enhance the beauty of the hand built piece, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Decorative slips and glazing applications will also be explored. Prerequisite: Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com
Teaching Artist: Laura Switkes
Minimum Enrollment:5

Beginning Wheel I and II - Tuesday Evening
2026-09-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Tuesdays, 9/22-12/01, 7pm- 9:30pm, Room 112, Price: $511.29 (TFA26RMK02)
This class provides an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Students will learn basic techniques of centering clay, throwing simple forms, and transforming these into more developed forms, such as vases, bowls, and mugs. Glazing and decorating techniques are also introduced. Bring an old towel, a sketchbook and lots of ideas.
Teaching Artist: Renata Mastroti Kunkel
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Intermediate Wheel - Wednesday Daytime
2026-09-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesdays, 9/23-12/2, 9:30-12pm, Room 112, Price: $511.29 (TFA26RMK04)
In this class, students will advance their knowledge of wheel throwing to create more complex forms such as teapots, platters, pitchers, and lidded forms. We will also discuss aesthetic details regarding rims, feet, handles, proportions, weight, etc. Bring an old small towel, a sketchbook and lots of ideas. For more information, please contact the instructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.
Teaching Artist: Renata Mastroti Kunkel
Minimum Enrollment:5

Hand-building for the Advanced Student
2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesdays, 9/23/26-11/18/26, 10:00 – 12:30pm, Room 116, Price: $464.72 (TFA26LS05)
This 9 week class is designed for the advanced student looking to find their voice in clay. The student will explore a broad variety of hand building techniques and decorative glazing and slip applications. Permission from the Instructor is required. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com
Teaching Artist: Laura Switkes
Minimum Enrollment:5

Imprint 2026 Closing Reception
2026-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Printmaking is a dynamic and versatile form of artistic expression that bridges tradition and innovation. It allows artists to explore repetition, texture, and process while communicating powerful ideas and imagery. Help us celebrate all the incredible work featured in the show while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the Imprint Closing Reception!

Spin Into Jewelry: Fidget Ring Workshop
2026-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesday, 9/23/26, 6-9pm, Room 110. Price: $141.67 (TFA26JM07)
Create a ring that is both interactive and wearable in this one-day spinner ring workshop. Learn jewelry-making techniques including sizing, texturing, forming, soldering, and finishing while designing and creating your own custom fidget/spinner ring. Leave class with a unique handmade ring that is as much fun to wear as it is to make.
Teaching Artist: Jessica McGrath
Minimum Enrollment:4

Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter
2026-09-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesdays, 9/23/26-11/18/26, 6:30-9pm, Room 116, Price: $464.72 (TFA26LS01)
Hand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using only your hands, fingers, and simple tools. This 9 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner students who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. Students will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups, plates, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also be explored. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com
Teaching Artist: Laura Switkes
Minimum Enrollment:5

Beginning Wheel II - Wed. Evening Surface and Form
2026-09-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Wednesdays, 9/23-12/2, 7pm-9:30pm, Room 112, Price: $511.29 (TFA26RMK03)
This class is suited for those with a bit of experience. Students should be able to throw a small cylinder and a small bowl. In this class, we will refine our throwing skills to make lighter, better-centered pots. We will also explore more complex forms including lidded pieces and pouring pots, and work on details like rims, feet, handles, etc. Bring an old towel, a sketchbook and lots of ideas. For more information, please contact the instructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.
Teaching Artist: Renata Mastroti Kunkel
Minimum Enrollment:5

Sketch Night 2026
2026-09-24 06:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Annapolis, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200, Maryland, Annapolis
Teens and Adults Welcome!
Live figure drawing meets killer playlist. A unique life drawing experience featuring models ranging from burlesque performers to professional life models, in both costume and nude.
BYO supplies. We do have drawing boards, easels, and basic drawing supplies available if you need them. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink to enjoy during the session.
Sketch Nights always start with some short warmups, then 5-10 minute sessions, and end with 20-minute drawing sessions as the model moves through a variety of poses.
New Monthly Schedule for 2026:

Second Thursdays – Themed costume sessions with creative concepts (Jan-December)
Fourth Thursdays – Dedicated nude figure drawing (January, March, May, September)

2026 Themes to Inspire You:
From “Winter Luxe” fur coats and vintage ski wear in January to “Steampunk” adventures in November, we’ve curated twelve unique themes, including Valentine’s Romance, Navy Nautical, Afrofuturism, Gothic Halloween, and Holiday Elegance. Each month brings a fresh visual story to sketch!

Hand-building Techniques for the Beginner Potter
2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Thursdays, 9/24/26-11/19/26, 10-12:30pm, Room 116, Price: $464.72 (TFA26LS02)
Hand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using only your hands, fingers, and simple tools. This 9 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner students who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. Students will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups, plates, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also be explored. For more information, please contact the instructor at lswitkes@mac.com
Teaching Artist: Laura Switkes
Minimum Enrollment:5

First Exposure: Photography Foundations (4-weeks)
2026-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtFarm Studios, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Have a digital camera but don’t know how to use it? Want to brush up on your photography skills? Join photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for “First Exposure,” a 4-week digital photography workshop covering the foundations of photography. This workshop will run for 2 hours each week, and we’ll cover one element of photography in-depth, including Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed, Lighting, and Composition. We’ll practice with in-class, hands-on exercises, and tips for capturing moments on your own outside of class.

NOTES

You will receive an email 1 week before class starts with additional information.

Class Requirements

A digital DSLR camera is strongly recommended, but if you only have a sophisticated point-and-shoot, we are happy to have you as well. Just be mindful that some point-and-shoots don’t always let you adjust as many settings. With this in mind, please check in with us if you have something different so our Instructor can see what kind of digital camera you have before the workshop starts.

Other Things To Know

Cancellation

Due to the small size of our classes and the planning required, we are not able to issue refunds for missed classes. For classes with a waitlist, if we can fill your spot, we are happy to issue a refund.
