Adult Classes

Old school is the best school! Black and white photographs are powerful and timeless. Strip away the color and show the true essence of your subjects- portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography and more. Learn all about creating powerful black & white digital photos whether you place your camera in monochromatic mode or convert later in post-production. Learn how the colors in the scene, the lighting in the scene and use of color filters ultimately affect your photo. For more information, please contact the instructor at joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details on how to access the class.

The Spring Woodturning Co-op provides access to the woodturning workshop during non-class times. Co-op members should be safety and technically evaluated to work independently, however it is strongly recommended to work with others in the room. Lab fee of $20 is due at first meeting. Woodturning Co-op registration must be pre-approved by Matt Radtke (unless a renewing student) with release forms in place. Co-op members are expected to follow all recommendations for safety, including working only when an additional member is in the room. Access is Monday through friday 9:00AM - 9:00PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, unless a class is taking place. Please check schedule before arrival. For more information please contact matt.radtke@gmail.com. 3 months starting April 1

Advanced bowls is for continuing students to learn different aspects to further their design and production of bowls and closed forms. Subjects to include but not limited to coring, making pots and calabashes, mastering the skew chisel, multiaxis turnings, viking bowls, and enough independent time to complete several personal projects. A material fee of $40 will be due with the first class. For more information, contact Matt.Radtke@gmail.com.

Advanced bowls is for continuing students to learn different aspects to further their design and production of bowls and closed forms. Subjects to include but not limited to coring, making pots and calabashes, mastering the skew chisel, multiaxis turnings, viking bowls, and enough independent time to complete several personal projects. A material fee of $40 will be due with the first class. For more information, contact Matt.Radtke@gmail.com.

Pottery Open Studio is for students who wish to practice their craft outside of class times when the studio tech is in attendance. Studio hours are open only to currently registered students in the same season and end with the last date of class.Hours included: Monday 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM and Saturday 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Materials fee may be charged. For informatio contact education@mdhallarts.org

Hand-building is an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel, using only your hands, fingers, and simple tools. This 7 week class is designed for both the beginner and returning beginner student who would like to explore or strengthen their skills using the slab technique of hand-building. The student will discover how to create the basic clay forms (cups, plates, bowls and platters). To enhance the beauty of the simple slab, different texturing techniques will be introduced. Glazing applications will also explored. A materials fee of $30 cash or check payable to the Maryland Hall Pottery is due on the first day of class. For more information, please contact the instructor Laura Switkes at lswitkes@mac.com.

This method of movement is designed to strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, increase flexibility and balance, unite the mind and body and create a more streamlined shape. No experience necessary. Attire: Bare feet and comfortable clothes. Please supply your own exercise mat. Please contact the instructor at Cmdance1@msn.com for more information.

Pottery Open Studio is for students who wish to practice their craft outside of class times when the studio tech is in attendance. Studio hours are open only to currently registered students in the same season and end with the last date of class the student is registered in.Hours: Monday 5:00 - 8:00 PM. For information:education@mdhallarts.org

Spring has wonderful things to paint everywhere you look as the flowers are starting to bloom again. Select a subject and join a group of artists that paint each Tuesday evening. Let's Paint! For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com

Basics I is a class for beginners and almost-beginners. We start with the basic ballet positions and simplest steps. Barre and centre exercises are followed by gentle stretching. The class emphasizes alignment and balance to produce ease of movement. Dress: Female: Leotard and tights or other comfortable clothes for moving, and ballet slippers, Male: t-shirt and tights (or shorts, if desired) or other comfortable clothes for moving, and ballet slippers. NO CLASS MAY 9th, 2023. For more information, please contact Lisa Peelish at 410 703 7654 or lisa.peelish@gmail.com. The Ballet for Life Program is based on the Ballet 40/60 Program founded by Barbara Owen in 1995.