This is for the Tall Ships Festival held at the end of October/Early November. It features about 6…read morelarge wooden sailing ships and then a larger number of smaller craft. There is an accompanying music and food festival and if the weather is good, it is a don't-miss. You can sail on one the tall ships - book asap because all ships sell out. You're outdoors, tall ships, cool smaller ships, food, wine, beer, music and the end of autumnal days. If that sounds good, look for it 2026

Outstanding sailing experience on the Sultana Schooner Chestertown MD. Impressive beyond…read moreexperienced crew. Kate (captain) Darwin (1st mate), Carol, Sarah, Will, Emma, were fantastic! hoping I didn't leave anyone out. thank you for a most wonderful time. if one is looking for a wonderful sailing experience and education, go here. 5 stars also for Chris demonstration of the past ecological and future geographical state of the eastern shore and beyond was also a 5 star presentation well worth the time and effort. thank you Chris for the wonderful presentation. worth the time and effort. go here. 5 stars

Great location, straightforward classes. I'm really enjoying…read moreToni Bueker's classes and the great location in the Owen Brown Village Center in Columbia, MD. It's across from Sonoma's which makes it so easy to find. I'm learning oil pastels, water color and how to paint. I also just learned that she offers Summer Camp for kids ages 6 and up. That's awesome. They do nature walks, crafts, painting and have fun.

Outward bound offers schools and groups outdoor education There is a rope course and rock climbing…read morewall. The leaders are knowledgeable and lead exciting and engaging activities for students. They also have other curriculum that includes weeklong excursions or longer sometimes located at the center of Lincoln Park outward bound is a must do if you're into teambuilding challenges, outdoors.

Our 13 year old just got back from a 8-day Chesapeake Bay Kayeking Expeditions and oh boy, he has…read morebecome a lot tougher!!! Cadeau, Bex and Katie are beyond amazing! They called before camp starts, making sure we are traveling okay from San Francisco. My son had an amazing time with the group, made a lot of new friends and learned quite a few life lessons. Their Baltimore campus is beautiful! All staffs are friendly, helpful and resourceful. I can't say enough! We are very grateful! Can't wait to return!

The Baltimore Jewelry Center is located in the historic Centre Theatre…read more It is an independent jewelry and metalsmithing program in the Mid-Atlantic. The jewelry center offers classes, workshops and studio space to both new and established designers. As you walked into the center's gallery, you could admire the creative work of some of the jewelers. The work was intricate and lovely. They were having a class when we were there, so we only peeked into that room. They do offer space for anyone who wants to create beautiful jewelry. It was an interesting stop on Doors Open Baltimore.

I can't believe it but I've taken four classes here, three weekend workshops and then a longer…read moremulti-week intensive. I had heard about this place on WYPR and thought it might be interesting. The most I'd ever done regarding jewelry is stringing beads - really creatively, mind you! But what they're teaching here is well beyond that and geared to getting you to a much more professional level of craft. I had never worked at such a mini scale. When I signed up for the first class, a weekend workshop with a guest teacher from out of town, I thought it was a bit pricey. But the amount I learned, and the new challenges I faced and overcame with the help of the teacher, was really amazing. The second weekend workshop was more theory and discussion than hands-on, so I wasn't as jazzed, and in reality, I didn't learn as much. The third class I took was the 12-week Intro to Metals and Jewelry with teacher Jenn Parnell. It also was amazing! She is patient, organized, and thorough! The three projects were challenging but engaging. I watched all the students, including myself, become frustrated (during the soldering phase) but then make the leap into the ease of having somewhat-mastered a new skill. My fourth class was a weekend workshop on stone setting with Erica Bello. We learned four setting techniques and I was surprised that we were able to get to each one - and produce samples of each technique. It was very cool! The studio is professionally equipped, well maintained, and safe. The environment is mostly adult - though a couple times when I went in outside of class time, there were students who were behaving like high schoolers... Luckily, the space is large enough that you can just move to a bench further away. The two studio managers, April and Erica, are helpful and professional. Instructors are both well informed and inspiring. A couple things I think they should do are have a quick orientation of the space and point out what is where, explain studio rules, and perhaps have all these things on handouts. My first class, I was the only newbie, and everyone else had their own tools and was very familiar with the BJC - I felt VERY much like an outsider with an unfair disadvantage. Another thing, it would be great if we students could work with unlimited time for the very last class day - a win-win for all. Students get their projects (closer to) finished and the BJC gets happy students. A great resource for Baltimore - more people should be taking advantage of this local gem!

I am currently in graduate school completing my Masters of Arts in Teaching (Secondary, Biology) so…read moreI will refrain from commenting on the program and academics. The Evergreen campus itself is small but also quite beautiful in the varying seasons. The admissions building is a beautiful Victorian style home surrounded by a big quad and varying buildings. The grounds seem to be well maintained. The athletic center with the pool (the FAC) is also kept up well. The biggest complaint I have as a commuter and a visitor is the parking. There is basically no on-campus parking. The visitor lot is expensive and small -- often times it is reserved for different athletic and academic events on campus. You can try nearby side streets but there are times when nobody is allowed to park there, which tend to coincide with the end of undergrad classes and the beginning of grad classes. There are shuttles to locations like the FAC and the cathedral of Mary, Our Queen, but the shuttle is slow and unreliable. The graduate campuses at Timonium and Columbia have huge parking lots with enough room for everyone. If you want to visit, invest in an Uber or be willing to circle around for a while to park. Or you can pay for the Jenkins visitor lot. Your choice!

What a gorgeous school! I loved everything from the welcoming guide to the beautiful buildings and…read morethe fantastic tour guide. The Messina program had me at hello. It has a unique ambiance that I have not felt at many schools. Definitely worth looking in to.

This is an honest review so please read it in its entirety. This is a grimy hands on no kidding…read moreget dirty school. Love it! The teachers are laid back subject matter experts. Pro or cons depending on your point of view: - School has a dress code but the teachers don't enforce it. Lots of students running around with headphones on and using their cell phones during class time. - Need to smoke? Just step outside and when you are done, just throw your butt on the ground, no worries. - When the students return from lunch, you can often get a contact high from all the pot smokers. In my opinion this is a great school, and if you have discipline you can learn a lot. You get what you put in for sure. With that said, it would also be easy to screw off and graduate with nothing but debt also. That's my two cents, take it for what it's worth.

Great school very hands on the will teach you everything you need to know to help you obtain your…read morecdls ms Sabrina is one of the instructors she's very hands thorough she explains everything in full great school

I have been volunteering with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) for a few months…read more This organization provides pro bono legal services for individuals and organizations who are engaged in arts, music and entertainment. They live by their motto of "Left-Brain Support for Right-Brain People". They hold monthly clinics where volunteer lawyers provide support and referrals (with discounts) to individuals who wouldn't be able to access these services. There is a small fee for the clinic appointments. MDVLA also holds workshops for artists to learn how to protect their copyrights and ideas, which is a major challenge for artists and musicians. This is truly one of my favorite organizations to volunteer with as a law student. Not only do I get to help some incredible talented people, but I also learn a lot from the attorneys I have worked with and they have said they always learn something from the law students too.

I contacted Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts seeking assistance with a serious,…read moretime-sensitive employment matter. Three months later, despite follow-ups, I still have not been connected with an attorney or given a definitive answer about whether anyone will take my case. I understand that pro bono organizations have limited resources and cannot accept every matter. However, applicants deserve timely communication and realistic expectations. If a case cannot be placed, it is far better to say so promptly than to leave someone waiting for months while important legal deadlines may be approaching. I appreciate the service MDVLA is trying to provide, but my experience with its intake and referral process has been frustrating and ultimately unhelpful

Mother Seton is a great school for young people with wonderful and caring staff and faculty. I…read morevolunteered at the school in 2011 and had a very rewarding experience. The school offers students a challenging academic curriculum with the support that they need to succeed. The students get long term support from the school all the way to college applications.