Over the Rainbow: Kids' Art Class
Teacher: Megan Hunter, Messy Bee Studio

Dates: Tuesdays May 19th - July 14th (​pick the dates that work for you)
Time: 5:00 - 5:45pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 6-12
What to bring: Creative spirit

Class Description: Students will learn observational drawing and painting, develop better hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and get to try out a variety of mediums and techniques. We will use a variety of techniques and mediums to allow each child to explore their creativity.

About the teacher: Megan has been teaching art since 2015, when she was “voluntold” to run a kid’s paint party at the art center where she volunteered. She fell in love and has been teaching since! Messy Bee Studio classes focus on developing observational drawing and creative thinking skills.

Cost: $18 per session

Stage Explorers: Creative Drama for Kids
Teacher: Amanda Hoppe, The Creative Mind Artist Studio

Dates: Thursday May 21th - July 16th (​pick the dates that work for you)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 9-12
What to bring: Creative spirit

Class Description: A fun, high-energy class where young performers build confidence through theatre games, storytelling, and imaginative play. Meant for ages 9-12

About the teacher: I approach both my art and my teaching through the lens of storytelling and reflection. Whether working in theatre or visual art, I am most interested in helping others notice the quiet moments that often go overlooked and to find meaning within them. I value process as much as product, encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and personal voice in my students.

My background in theatre design continues to shape how I think about composition, space, and narrative. At the same time, my work in pastel and gouache allows me to explore those ideas more intimately and reflectively. I strive to create environments where creativity feels accessible, purposeful, and grounded in both skill and self-expression.

Cost: $18 per session

Stage Lab: Acting & Cabaret Performance (Teens)
Teacher: Amanda Hoppe, The Creative Mind Artist Studio

Dates: Thursday May 21th - July 16th (​pick the dates that work for you)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 13-18
What to bring: Creative spirit

Class Description: This class blends acting technique with performance development. Students will work on character, voice, and stage presence while rehearsing selected material. The session culminates in a curated showcase designed to highlight each performer. Meant for ages 13-18

About the teacher: I approach both my art and my teaching through the lens of storytelling and reflection. Whether working in theatre or visual art, I am most interested in helping others notice the quiet moments that often go overlooked and to find meaning within them. I value process as much as product, encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and personal voice in my students.

My background in theatre design continues to shape how I think about composition, space, and narrative. At the same time, my work in pastel and gouache allows me to explore those ideas more intimately and reflectively. I strive to create environments where creativity feels accessible, purposeful, and grounded in both skill and self-expression.

Cost: $18 per session

Teen Art Drawing and Mixed Media
Teacher: Sharon Lapp

Dates: Wednesday June 17th - July 8th (4 weeks)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 13-18
What to bring: Dress for mess

Class Description: Teen artists will explore drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques. Students will create a radial design mandala using ink and watercolor, and learn about ellipses while developing a succulent still life with oil pastels and watercolor.

About the teacher: My name is Sharon Lapp, and I am an artist, teacher, and mother of two. I began taking art lessons at the age of seven, and art has remained my lifelong passion. I currently teach with Loudoun County Public Schools and enjoy working with artists of all ages. My practice spans drawing, painting, clay, metals, fibers, and mixed media. Inspired by the beauty and simplicity of nature, my work reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Cost: $60

Beginner Acrylic Painting Series - Van Gogh Sunflowers and More
Teacher: Aimee Strosnider

Dates: Thursdays May 21th - July 16th (​pick the dates that work for you)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: All Ages
What to bring: All necessary materials will be supplied for the class.

Class Description: In our 1st beginner acrylic painting series class, we will start where all beginners start; the very beginning. We will learn how to load a brush, how and when to add water to your paint based on the desired result, which brush to use and why, what paint to use - heavy body vs soft body, and more.  Can't make it to every class? Not a problem; our beginner series is great for drop-ins. Each week focuses on a new technique or skill you can file away in your artist "tool kit" to elevate your painting practice from beginner to seasoned artist. Ask all your beginner questions in a calm and supportive environment while we paint Van Gogh inspired Sunflowers in a loose "painterly" style.
Drop-in Registration will open the week prior to the start of classes based on availability.

About the teacher: I am an acrylic painter with 7 years of experience painting, and almost 2 years experience teaching beginner acrylic paint classes at a small business in downtown Frederick. I learned to paint watching youtube videos by The Art Sherpa (Cinnamon Cooney) and Thankful Art (Angela Anderson) teaching beginner and advanced acrylic painting techniques. I also have a Pastry Arts Degree.

Cost: ($30 per class)

Thu, May 21 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 1 - Where to start? Van Gogh Sunflowers

Thu, May 28 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 2 - Importance of Directionality: Bumble Bee & Clover

Thu, Jun 4th  - NO CLASS - check out our 3D Mixed Media Class with Sarah Frost instead -

Thu, Jun 11 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 3 - Water: Moon Rise over the Ocean

Thu, Jun 18 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 4 - Metallics: Copper Kettle with Daisies

Thu, Jun 25 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 5 - Dry Brushing: Blue Bird Nest

Thu, Jul 2 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 6 - Hair: Whimsical Cat

Thu, Jul 9 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 7 - Color Mixing: Meditative Fiery Sunset

Thu, Jul 16 Beginner Acrylic Painting Series 8 - Depth: Woman in the Misty Woods

Adult Guitar Class: 90ish Songs
Teacher: Mark Koons

Dates: Wednesday May 27th - July 15th (8 weeks)
Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 12 and up
What to bring: Bring your own guitar 

Class Description: Bring your guitar and your basic knowledge of playing chords as you learn one 90s song each week. You will receive sheet music and learn expert tips to take home and perfect. Be the star around any campfire this summer with these popular songs everyone will want to sing along to. Drop-in Registration will open the week prior to the start of classes based on availability.

1. "Zombie" by The Cranberries

2. "Island in the Sun" by Weezer 

3. "Free Fallin’" by Tom Petty

4. "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus

5. "Santa Monica" by Everclear

6. "Come as you Are" by Nirvana

7. "Closing Time" by Semisonic 

8. "Blister in the Sun" by Violent Femmes

About the teacher: Mark Koons has over 10 years of guitar teaching experience and a passion for helping beginners get started. He studied guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory and music education at Loyola University of Maryland. Mark currently teaches high school guitar and piano in Montgomery County Public schools and has also taught private lessons and led music workshops. His eclectic performance background spans rock bands, jazz bands, pit orchestras, acoustic duos and solo work, all reflecting his love for the guitar's versatility across genres.

Cost: $140, if space allows we will open up to drop-ins (Drop-in Rate = $20/session)

Intro to Clothing Alteration: Jeans and Pants (2-part class)
Teacher: Gennifer Majors, of Juniper & Art

Dates: Tuesdays June 9th & 16th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults with some sewing machine experience (limited to 5 students)
What to bring: Students are encouraged to bring 1 pair of jeans or unlined pants and their own sewing machine to the class. A limited number of sewing machines will be available for student use as needed.

Class Description: In this 2-part intermediate-level class, you will learn the skills you need to do the most common alterations and repairs on different types of pants. You will learn techniques for hemming, waist adjustments, leg tapering, and repairing seams and holes. By the end of the class, you will have the technical and practical experience needed to make your clothing truly you own!

About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is an experienced textile conservator and emerging textile artist who has spent the past decade studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She loves to teach sewing workshops, and she also dabbles in a variety of niche hobbies - from textiles and painting to lapidary and gilding.

Cost: $40

ASL interpretation will be provided on request - email: brunswickmdartscouncil.classes@gmail.com

Intro to Clothing Construction: Box Shirt (2-part Class)
Teacher: Gennifer Majors, of Juniper & Art

Dates: Tuesdays July 7th & 14th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults with some sewing machine experience (limited to 5 students)
What to bring: Students should bring 2 yards of medium-weight non-stretch fabric (quilting cotton works well) and their own sewing machine to the class. A limited number of sewing machines will be available for student use as needed.

Class Description: In this 2-part intermediate-level class, you will learn how to measure, cut, and sew together all of the pieces needed for a short-sleeve box shirt. At the end of the class, you will have one piece of custom-fit clothing and you will have the technical and practical experience needed to make your clothing truly you own!

About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is an experienced textile conservator and emerging textile artist who has spent the past decade studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She loves to teach sewing workshops, and she also dabbles in a variety of niche hobbies - from textiles and painting to lapidary and gilding.

Cost: $40

ASL interpretation will be provided on request - email: brunswickmdartscouncil.classes@gmail.com

Art of Darkness: Silhouettes (formerly Paint it Black)
Teacher: Nickolas Jackson, CineTredici Art

Dates: Wednesday June 10th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: All necessary materials will be supplied for the class.

Class Description: USING COLOR AND LIGHT CONTRASTED WITH BLACK TO CREATE SIMPLE YET UNIQUE IMAGES.

About the teacher: I am a professional artist and have been selling my artwork and designs for the last 10+ years. I am new to teaching and I am excited to give it a try!

Cost: $25

The Art of Horror: Horror Genre Acrylic Painting
Teacher: Finn Jackson

Dates: Wednesday June 17th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: All necessary materials will be supplied for the class.

Class Description: Whether you are new to the horror genre or an experienced artist, come and enjoy this imaginative and therapeutic world in a supportive and welcoming environment. Create horror-themed artwork using acrylic paint in an open-ended, casual learning experience with other horror fans. Bring a painting or drawing you are working on or use a sketch provided by the instructor. This class offers expert guidance to bring out the horror character details such as: eye/facial emotion, drool, blood splatter, gauzy/see-through parts, webs, and horror backgrounds such as: fog, fire, smoke, ooze, darkness, or that slightly "off" atmosphere that creates uneasiness, and other details that work to define the horror genre..

About the teacher: Finn is from an artistic family and is following in her father's footsteps. She is an award winning high school senior attending the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown, MD. She specializes in horror and movie art. She has created album covers for several musicians, has regular artwork in Apotheca Journal, and is a staff artist for Cyber Diet Magazine. She successfully sells her art at Horror and Comic Conventions, at her etsy store, and through commissioned work. She has also taught classes to teens and adults in various types of painting styles including landscapes and horror. Finn's Instagram

Cost: $25

Collage Workshop
Teacher: TBD

Dates: Wednesday July 8th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: coming soon

Class Description: Explore composition and balance using shapes, textures, and colors with a wide variety of materials. This art medium is great for tapping into your creativity and expressiveness.

About the teacher: coming soon

Cost: $30

Cyanotypes: Sun Print Making
Teacher: Tiffiny Kaetzel

Dates: Sunday June 28th
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Othello Park Shelter
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: All necessary materials will be supplied for the class.

Class Description: During our time together we will be making a Cyanotype. You will learn about Cyanotype emulsion, which materials work best for sun printing projects, and how to get the best exposure for making your print. Everything you need will be provided. You are welcome to bring anything you would like to enhance your print. We will be working with flowers and plants. Other items that work great for creating texture in your Cyanotypes are lace, bubble wrap, wire, etc. This class is open to 13 and up.

About the teacher: Tiffiny Kaetzel is a multimedia working artist. You can see common themes of cycles, movement, texture, and nature throughout her work. Film photography, collage and assemblage are some of her favorite mediums. She has been teaching and leading workshops since 2021. She is passionate about sharing art techniques and creative inspirations with all ages. Tiffiny has been living and working in Brunswick, Maryland for over 30 years.

Cost: $30

Disposable Camera Photography: 35mm film
Teacher: Tiffiny Kaetzel

Dates: Wednesdays June 24th, July 1st, July 15th (A 3-part series)
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Messy Bee Studio, 23 W. Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: All necessary materials will be supplied for the class.

Class Description: Each person will receive a disposable 35mm film camera. You will be using it to explore simple, film photography. The first half of the roll, you will shoot following a guided list. The second half of the roll will be used to explore your personal interests. During our first class, you will receive your disposable camera. We will talk about some of the possibilities and limitations of the disposable camera. Our discussion for the evening will include focal length, shooting angles and lighting. The camera has 27 exposures. We will shoot the first few shots of your film together.

At our second class, you will hand in cameras. We will reflect on your time shooting the disposable camera. We will discuss the different types of film cameras, including instant film cameras, medium and large format. Our talk will also include the comparisons of black and white film, verses color film.

Third class, you will receive your developed film negatives and 4x6 prints of your shots. We will have a group critique of everyone’s photographs. While using your photographs as examples, we will revisit the themes of lighting, focal length and angels.This is a creative photography class, not a technical class. 13years old and up are welcome. Camera, film processing, and photographic prints are included in the cost of the class.

About the teacher: Tiffiny Kaetzel is a multimedia working artist. You can see common themes of cycles, movement, texture, and nature throughout her work. Film photography, collage and assemblage are some of her favorite mediums. She has been teaching and leading workshops since 2021. She is passionate about sharing art techniques and creative inspirations with all ages. Tiffiny has been living and working in Brunswick, Maryland for over 30 years.

Cost: $75 (includes all supplies and your 4x6 prints at the end of class)