Continuing Watercolor
Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus ...
$265.00 – $290.00
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Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus ...
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this Saturday workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared ...
Learn the key elements of character design to create fluid and expressive characters. Bring your characters to life by creating character turnaround and expression sheets and through various exercises that ...
Even if you had a good handle on using your previous DSLR, the technology and options available in your new mirrorless camera can be absolutely overwhelming. They have 1,000-page instruction ...
Build a tasteful side table using traditional joinery. Learn the fundamental elements of joinery and have creative control of the elements of the build. This class will teach you a repeatable skill with minimum hand tools, which will aid you in creating more traditional builds after the course. Knowledge of basic woodworking and joinery suggested ...
Be inspired by and collaborate with others as you explore visual journaling, which combines visual and text-based mark making to record and reflect on lived experiences. Use each week to build a strong foundation while learning a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transferring. Tuition includes all supplies except a 11x14-inch ...
Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal. In this Saturday workshop, focus on addressing personal themes and concepts while exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...
The Italic hand was popular in the Renaissance because the slightly sloping letters have a cursive arch form that allowed for speed and economy in writing briefs and less formal documents. We will learn the rhythm and cursive quality of this hand using a broad-edged dip pen. NOTE: Left-handed students should consult with the Delaplaine ...
Explore the deeply rich human tradition of storytelling through textile art in this beginner-friendly course. Bring a personal story to life in fabric as you learn large- and small-scale hand appliqué, basic hand embroidery, and hand piecing techniques while experimenting with various forms of mark-making and distressing, incorporation of text, and unconventional materials. Tuition includes ...
Learn how the possibilities of mixed media can enhance your current art practice, whether it is painting, photography, or sculpture in this weekend workshop. Repurpose old paintings and photos as well as your collections of miscellaneous supplies into new 2-D and 3-D work. Supply list will be included with confirmation.
Create jewelry while learning fundamental metalsmithing techniques in this weekend workshop. Learn the basics of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, assembling, and soldering to create a pendant or charm that you can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies.
Create one-of-a-kind bud vases in this weekend workshop. These vases will brighten up any table, countertop, or bookshelf space that you have, and in them you can add dried flowers or a test tube with water for fresh cut flowers. Each vase will be individual based on the wood grain, shape choice, and finish. Finishes ...
Join us for an afternoon experimenting with Kathy McGuire’s viral frozen pond glazing technique that adds depth and shimmer to your pottery with patches that look like frozen water. Use one of the tiles or cylinders provided or bring your own bisqueware piece created with cone 6 clay to try your hand at this fun ...
Learn basic wood turning techniques and familiarize yourself with a lathe as you turn a 4- to 6-inch wooden bowl. This one-day introductory workshop is taught by the Mid-Maryland Woodturners Club, whose mission is to educate its members and the public on the art and craft of woodturning. Tuition includes all supplies.
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with mini eraser prints and small linocut blocks. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop and also taken home for continued use in mixed media ventures, scrapbooking, and card making. You will also learn about and have the opportunity to ...
Explore the world of designing comic strips! In this weekend workshop, learn to set up the page and create an immersive story and characters. Previous drawing experience recommended. Tuition includes ...
Explore taking a simple still life photograph and transform it into an abstract or impressionist image through the use of long exposure and camera movement in this Saturday afternoon workshop. ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and ...
In this Saturday afternoon workshop, explore the art of painting with shapeless wool. Experiment with colors and develop an eye for layering and blending delicate wisps of fibers to bring ...
Everything you wanted to know about the iPhone camera but were afraid to ask! This weekend workshop will cover the basic use of the camera, all its hidden features, and ...
Going on a trip and wanting to capture every moment? This Sunday afternoon workshop will cover the best ways to capture those memories with the camera that is always in ...
Transform recycled composition books into vibrant visual journals in this creative, hands-on three-day workshop. Each day you will "wreck" the pages of your journal through playful experimentation with painting, collaging , layering textures, and exploration of a wide range of mixed media art techniques. Every journal becomes a one-of-a-kind work of art bursting with personality.
Learn how to create mugs, plates, ring holders, and more on the wheel in this week-long afternoon course. Beginners as well as well seasoned students welcome!
Turn ordinary Post-Its into miniature works of art in this one-evening workshop. Experiment with drawing, collage, and mixed media techniques on a small scale, perfect for building confidence and exploring ideas quickly through the power of tiny art.
Explore the exciting world of gelli plate printing to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints. Using a variety of techniques such as layering, stenciling, masking, texture tools, and more, experiment with color, pattern, and composition to produce unique prints and handmade papers.