This workshop will focus on the art of sketching. It can be used in so many ways… for travel memories, theme sketchbooks And as preparation for doing a painting. It will be fun and informative. It is for all levels of expertise!

In this class you will explore texture and design with a fun mixed media technique. You will hand tear the paper you choose into various shapes and sizes, then assemble it into abstract landscape designs. The theme of this class is an ocean theme, but feel free to recreate an image you enjoy!

Have you always enjoyed the appearance of a realistic transparent watercolor painting with atmospheric perspective but wondered how to achieve it? In this course students will learn the fundamentals through a systematic developmental process that shows how to execute a detailed line drawing, transfer it to the watercolor paper, and practice flat washes with round and flat brushes. In addition, students will learn through discussion and demonstration how to create tints, complimentary colors, and the use of color theory.

Watch watercolor demonstrations and try your hand as you paint along with Gerilyn! Have fun while you learn to capture the “local color” in watercolors.

This class is intended to help you gain knowledge of constructing traditional style coil pots. With a focus on how to make even walls and create a good joining of the layers. This will enable the piece to withstand a quick alternative firing method. Learn coiling techniques to raise, open and build inward to make your own ceramic pot. Pieces will be smooth polished forms, fired in an outdoor barrel for a one of a kind smoky finish.

Take a spooky nighttime walk through America's coolest small town - just 15 minutes from Ocean City.  Hear about the child who haunts the historic Atlantic Hotel, a spirit who hides in an antique store basement, the Lady in White standing by the bank and apparitions of people long dead are seen walking the streets.  

The Mako Mania is a mako shark tournament with added entry levels for bluefish and thresher shark. This tournament is traditionally the start of the tournament season in Ocean City. Mako mania was started in 1996 by Captain Steve Harman and continues to grow every year. The Mako Mania is unique in that boats of all sizes can compete with decent weather. Daily weigh-ins will be held at Bahia Marina from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm each fishing day. Stop by, have a beverage and something to eat at FishTales while watching the sharks come in to be weighed.

Bring your 2 yeard old to the Downtown Branch on the 1st and 2nd Friday of each month for Time For Twos! They will enjoy stories, music, singing, fingerplays, simple crafts and much more. This program is designed to introduce young children to the joys of reading and to encourage parents/caregivers to read with their children at home.

This is a free event funded partly by the Community Foundation off the Eastern Shore. A suggested donation of $10 to our COVID-19 emergency operating fund would be greatly appreciated, so we may continue to offer free youth classes in the future.

The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing and to the establishment and preservation of free access to clean shores!  

They play blues-based rock with a funkified rhythm – lyrical melodies above percussive bass lines woven around a jazzy drumbeat. No doubt about it, these cats can groove! See the band live at Salted Vines Vineyard and Winery.

 

Per restrictions in place during Phase 1 for Delaware, the following must be adhered to and by purchasing tickets you are agreeing to these terms: 

-Guests must wear face masks, except at your designated seating area. 

-All guests included in a ticket order must be from the same household and can't exceed 6 guests. (If you want to sit together, you must order your ticket in one transaction so we know to do so.)

-Guests must stay seated at their designated area except when using the restroom. 

-Guests must adhere to 6 ft social distancing requirements. 

-Please make sure to wash and disinfect hands often. 

-Tickets are rain or shine and non-refundable. 

-Please bring your own chairs & blankets for all concerts. 

-BY LAW, NO outside alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises. Only sealed non-alcoholic beverages will be permitted. Wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. 

-There is a food truck tentatively scheduled to be on-site. 

-Guests are also welcome to bring snacks. 

-Please note that ID's, coolers and large bags will be checked before entry.  

-Children over 3 years of age require a ticket.

If you already have tickets and are supposed to sit with the same household who purchased tickets too, please let us know so we can assign you to the same seating area. If you ordered numerous tickets for a group of friends and are not from the same household, please let us know so we can separate your seating area accordingly.

Ticket space is limited to adhere to the restrictions in place for Phase 1. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call (302)436-1500 or email us.

Walk the old historic district of Ocean City and hear your storyteller recount over a dozen ghost stories featuring spirits that still linger in the old buildings and hotels.  Ocean City also features a property that hit the "Haunted Trifecta" - a murder, suicide and accidental death occurring at the same location.

This is a hands-on workshop perfect for Intermediate to advanced Acrylic Painters. Students will continue practicing brush work, learning various techniques and color combinations to show reflected light and shadows in urban landscapes and seascapes.

This is a wonderful way to meet up with like minded painters and friends to paint together and inspire each other via Zoom!  No instructor will guide this class, but all participants like to share their experience and knowledge.

Walk the old historic district of Ocean City and hear your storyteller recount over a dozen ghost stories featuring spirits that still linger in the old buildings and hotels.  Ocean City also features a property that hit the "Haunted Trifecta" - a murder, suicide and accidental death occurring at the same location.

Learn all about shading and values! In this class we’re going to draw self portraits from life, without straight lines or erasers! Ryan will teach you how to render with confidence, observe contrast, and blend over mistakes. Students will be using a mirror for reference, so Ryan recommends sitting in room with plenty of natural light.

Have you always enjoyed the appearance of a realistic transparent watercolor painting with atmospheric perspective but wondered how to achieve it? In this course students will learn the fundamentals through a systematic developmental process that shows how to execute a detailed line drawing, transfer it to the watercolor paper, and practice flat washes with round and flat brushes. In addition, students will learn through discussion and demonstration how to create tints, complimentary colors, and the use of color theory.