About Us
Studio A is an interactive center encouraging the self-expression and self-development of the UMD community. We offer a creative outlet for students, faculty/staff, and community members via non-credit courses in the arts. Through our weekly classes and frequent workshops, we provide the opportunity to learn new skills, explore a topic, or pursue a creative passion. In addition, we serve as a creative partner for student groups, campus organizations, and departments by offering a physical space and environment for people to come together and create. We encourage people to engage individually and as a team with different modes of perception and expression.
If you are looking for free workshops and events, visit our TerpLink page for up-to-date information!
Class Registration
Fall 2026 Class Registration
Fall 2026 Class Registration opens at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5th! To be added to the waitlist for any class for Summer 2026, please fill out this waitlist form.
Plan an Event
Please fill out this intake form and we will arrange the activities and space for your student organization or group gathering at Studio A.
The Studio A large studio space is also available to student groups and organizations who want to host a workshop, activity, or group gathering with a occupancy cap of 50 attendees.
Activities may include:
- Turtle box painting
- Salsa Dance Class
- Tie Dye
- Guided or Unguided Canvas Paint
- Button making
- Paint and pot succulent
- Mug Decorating
- Wooden picture frame painting
- Candle making
- Paint pour canvas
- Tassel Jewelry
- Faux Stained Glass Hangers
- Nail string art
- Private photography workshop
Rental Costs
Studio A Rates
A materials/instructor fee will be charged depending on what is requested and needed. To reserve the Activities/Dance room, please contact TerpZone.
| Group | Cost |
|---|---|
| Student Groups | $25/hour |
| UMD Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Departments | $50/hour |
| General Public | $100/ hour |
Additional Costs
| Item | Cost (the breakdown is per person, unless stated otherwise) |
|---|---|
| Relocation Fee (This fee applies to reservations outside of Studio A’s location at STAMP, where materials and equipment need to be transported for your event). | $25 flat rate |
| Outside Studio Hours (This fee applies to reservations requiring staffing outside of Studio A's posted hours) | $25 flat rate |
| Instructor Fee (This fee is charged per hour for all guided workshops and classes held at our studio) | $45 per hour |
| Succulent Plant and Paint | $13 |
| Tie Dye | $8 |
| Candle Making | $9 |
| Faux Stained Glass window hanger | $10 |
| Beaded Turtle Keychains | $5 |
| Unguided Canvas Paint | $8 |
| Button making | $4 |
| Wooden picture frame painting | $6 |
| Turtle Bank Painting | $9 |
| Tote Bag Painting | $9 |
| Mug Decorating | $7 |
Sustainability
True sustainability happens when it is embedded into our core operation. The Green Office Program engages staff, faculty and students in a dynamic initiative that promotes best environmental practices at the University of Maryland. The program supports and promotes offices/units that are taking steps toward reducing their environmental footprint. It seeks to motivate environmentally friendly behaviors by providing definitive guidelines and reducing confusion about best practices. The program operates through a network of representatives (GO Reps) in schools, centers and administrative units. Studio A is currently at the Bronze level and working toward the Silver level.
Studio A is a member of the Green Office program through the UMD Sustainability Office and is working to continually ensure the studios operate in an eco-friendly way and that many of the workshop and course offerings that highlight the important relationship between the arts and the natural world. Studio A was awarded a grant from the UMD Sustainability Office which is being used for sustainability based workshops, training and equipment.
Hours of Operations
Studio A is closed during all University Breaks.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Noon - 9:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday | Noon - 7:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon - 5:00 p.m. |
DIY Kits at Studio A
Want to express your creative side? Stop by Studio A and buy a DIY kit. You can take it home to complete or work on the project in our studio space.
Turtle Bank Painting Kit
Cost: $9
Includes: Ceramic turtle, paintbrush, and 5 paint cups
Canvas Painting Kit
Cost: $8
Includes: Canvas, paintbrush, and 5 paint cups
Tote Bag Paint Kit
Cost: $9
Includes: Tote bag, paintbrush, 5 paint cups
Watercolor Painting Kit
Cost: $5
Create your own watercolor painting with a printed outline of a design and watercolor set!
Wooden Picture Frame Kit
Cost: $6
Includes: Wooden picture frame, paintbrush, 5 paint cups, and decor items
Turtle Keychain Kit
Cost: $5
Includes: Beads, cord, jump ring and diagram to make one beaded turtle keychain
Connect With Us
- Location: Basement (B0107), The Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742
- Phone: 301-314-ARTS
- Email: StudioA@umd.edu
- Studio A Staff Directory
- Follow us on Instagram, X and Facebook
Join Our Team!
Teach your talent! Studio A is always happy to accept applications for dance, drawing, painting, digital art, and photography instructors. Applicants can email StudioA@umd.edu with a resume and cover letter, to the attention of the Manager. For student jobs, please visit the UMD Student Job Board on Workday.
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