What’s The Big Idea?
Painting is about expressing yourself. When we begin a painting, we need to have a concept or idea about what it is we are trying to say. How do we decide that? And how do we paint it? That is what this class is about. Let’s bring our work to a new level and deal…
Read MorePortraiture for Beginners
If you have basic drawing skills and can draw a face but want to learn how to get a better likeness, this is the class for you. We will use copies of black & white photos, grids, anatomy references, and drawing techniques to produce an accurate likeness and expression. You may bring your own black…
Read MoreNature in Watercolor
There is something so appealing about drawing plants and animals in nature. We will be creating drawings in the style of naturalist artists. Use of watercolors will be included. This class is for those who have basic drawing and watercolor skills.
Read MoreExpressive Arts Workshop
Break Free of Convention to Draw or Paint Your Way! This workshop is designed to support artists in developing a personal style, conveying messages, telling a story. While the studio is open to artists of all experience levels it is recommended to have a grasp of foundational drawing skills and painting techniques. Any previous experience…
Read MoreFloral Design Workshop
This two-part workshop is a hands-on tutorial on floral design with an emphasis on seasonal availability and sourcing of materials. It will highlight such aspects of floral design such as selection, proportion, color theory, and composition. The workshop intends to offer an appreciation to any gardener to survey the raw material in their own garden…
Read MoreThe Landscape in Pastel
The medium of soft pastel is perfect for the beautiful landscape, skies, and waters of the Eastern Shore. Working with the student’s own photo reference, Katie will guide the class through the steps of creating a pastel painting while learning a range of techniques including the structure of a painting – composition, design, and color…
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