Genealogy is everywhere– online, on screens, through organizations and conferences and more. But technologies aside, genealogy was everywhere in the 1700s, too. And while we may think of Americans living in the 1700s as largely the subject of genealogy research, they were active participants in what was a foundational interest and practice in their own […]
Wednesdays, 4/15-5/27, 10:00am-12:30pm, Room: 103, Price: $358 (WS26LS6) This 7 week class is designed for the Advanced Student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building techniques with the guidance of the instructor. To enhance the beauty of the hand built piece, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Decorative slips and glazing […]
Participants will enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the house that compares the customs and social graces of the Loockerman family, who lived in the Hammond-Harwood House in the early 19th century, with those of characters in Jane Austen novels.
Wednesday, 4/15, Start Time: 2:00 PM, End Time: 4:00 PM, Room:117A, Price: $122 (WS26KPL5) April showers bring May Flowers.. In this 2-hour workshop, students will be taught the basics of cutting and fusing glass. Students will make up to 3 flowers that will be incorporated into a wooden base. Students will use colored glass, stringers, […]
Presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, this event is half public reading, half poetry writing workshop. Participants will be invited to read aloud (either their favorite poems or original work), and write new work of their own in a community of fellow writers and enthusiasts. No prior experience with poetry necessary […]
Wednesdays, 4/15-5/27, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Room: 103, Price: $358 (WS26LS7) Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands their fingers, and basic hand tools . This 7 week class is designed for the intermediate to advanced student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building […]
Skip the Bar, Create at Art Bar! Third Thursdays | 6-8 PM Trade your typical night out for something extraordinary. Welcome to Art Bar – where creativity meets community in a candlelit studio that feels more lounge than classroom. How It Works Set the Scene: Soft candlelight transforms our studio into an intimate, lounge-like atmosphere […]
Thursdays 4/16-4/30 10am-12:30pm. Room: 117b. Price: $131.96 (WS26EC5) Rest, Release, Create: Ever feel like your brain is running a marathon and you can’t catch up? In today’s fast-spinning world, it’s easy to feel stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck. That’s when it’s time to paint your pause—and Mindful Art can help you do just that. In this […]
Thursdays, 4/16-5/28, 10:00am-12:30pm, Room: 103, Price: $358 (WS26LS8) Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands their fingers, and basic hand tools . This 7 week class is designed for the intermediate to advanced student, who would like to explore a broad variety of hand building […]
Fridays, 4/17-5/29, 10:00am-12:30pm, Room: 103, Price: $358 (WS26LS9) 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 7 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the […]
Fridays, 4/17-5/29, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Room: 103, Price: $358 (WS26LS10) 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 7 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the […]
Step Afrika! returns to Maryland Hall with a powerful, high-energy performance that blends percussive dance, rich rhythms, and cultural storytelling. Step Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour is an electrifying production that fuses groundbreaking step choreography with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ. As the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, Step Afrika! […]
COMPASS ROSE THEATER MARKS 15TH ANNIVERSARY Theater Celebrates with a Cabaret of Award-Winning Musicals Compass Rose Theater, a critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, proudly announces Compass Rose Cabaret, running April 10–26, 2026. This musical revue, featuring live piano accompaniment, will showcase some of the theater’s most memorable songs since its founding […]
Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am, 04/18/26-05/09/26 This class is paced for teens and adults (ages 14+) who are putting on tap shoes for the first time or who would like to refresh their practice by exploring the fundamentals of tap technique. We will learn a routine that complements the technical practice. For questions, contact lisa@dance.pellittiere.com
Saturday, 4/18, 10:00am-12:00pm, Room:117A, Price: $85.00 (WS26CS8) This is a fun introduction to kiln-formed glass. In this 2 hour workshop, students will learn how to cut glass and create a beautiful fused glass suncatcher. Recycled glass and stringers will be used to create an 8-inch by 8-inch suncatcher. This class is suited for students of […]
This workshop includes foundational musical theatre skills like voice, movement, stage direction, and physical awareness, along with acting and performance techniques. The curriculum aims to build confidence, concentration, imagination, and creativity through a mix of theatre games, production, and group activities. Core skills and techniques: Voice and movement: Exercises focus on breath support, vocal projection, […]
Saturday 4/18 10am-1pm. Room 305. Price: $77.10 (WS26SB5) Step into the magic of one of the oldest photographic printing processes! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create your own striking blue-and-white images using the 19th-century technique of cyanotype. Participants will prepare light-sensitive paper or fabric, arrange objects, plants, or transparencies on the surface, […]
Kick off 25 years of creativity at Chesapeake Arts Center’s (CAC’s) Annual Open House, celebrating World Art Day! This FREE, family-friendly event launches CAC’s anniversary year with a vibrant day of art, culture, and community. Explore hands-on activities inspired by traditions from around the world, experience live performances across dance, theatre, and music, and step inside our studios for live artist demos—including ceramics, one […]