Adult Classes

This workshop is for people who have always wanted to begin painting in watercolor or who have tried before and would like to “begin again”. Linda will teach you in her very easy, systematic approach about watercolor materials and how to use them. You will paint many samples and leave with a small painting and reference materials for your future use. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class.

Class will include a 30-minute still life painting demonstration video and several steps to help you focus and organize your space so you are free to paint fearlessly.

In this class, we stage a still life from everyday items sitting around us in our homes or offices. These items become the launchpad for our imaginations, helping us explore colors and shapes fearlessly as we tap into our emotions and intuition. 

Have you ever wanted to explore abstraction, but hesitated - unsure of where to start or how to take the first steps? You do not have anything to fear because you will have a guide. In this class, Elaine Weiner-Reed will work with you personally as you paint. Throughout the class as you work at your own pace, Elaine stays in contact with each student to mentor and encourage you in the development of a personal style unique to your history and vision. Never more than an email away, she is responsive and will help you start from where you are and explore the world of abstraction your way. See where your imagination can take you! Creative License (c) at work.

FEATURES

• Each student receives personal attention, instruction, and coaching from the instructor during the class and as needed 

• Learn how to create your own composition from multiple images, ideas

• Learn how to paint with energetic strokes

• Listen for tips on how to paint in your own unique voice

• Learn direct painting methods, color layering (wet into wet) and mixing for vibrant results

• Watch demonstrations of blending, layering, and more

This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class. For more information, please contact the instructor at ewr.artist@gmail.com.

Class will include a 20-minute landscape painting demonstration video and several steps to help you focus and organize your space so you are free to paint fearlessly.

In this class, Elaine Weiner-Reed (https://www.elaineweinerreed.com) will demonstrate how to paint a waterfall painting and sky. To make the composition fresh and original, she leveraged her feelings and memory, an oil painting she painted many years ago, and a magazine photo of a dramatic sky. The result is a unique expressive revision of her more representational oil painting. Her teaching video illustrates how to create fearless paintings based on “real” places in time – your favorite and inspiring places.

Have you ever wanted to explore abstraction, but hesitated - unsure of where to start or how to take the first steps? You do not have anything to fear because you will have a guide. In this class, Elaine Weiner-Reed will work with you personally as you paint. Throughout the class as you work at your own pace, Elaine stays in contact with each student to mentor and encourage you in the development of a personal style unique to your history and vision. Never more than an email away, she is responsive and will help you start from where you are and explore the world of abstraction your way. See where your imagination can take you! Creative License (c) at work.

FEATURES

• Each student receives personal attention, instruction, and coaching from the instructor during the class and as needed

• Learn how to create your own composition from multiple images, ideas

• Learn how to paint with energetic strokes

• Listen for tips on how to paint in your own unique voice

• Learn direct painting methods, color layering (wet into wet) and mixing for vibrant results

• Watch demonstrations of blending, layering, and more

This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class. For more information, please contact the instructor at ewr.artist@gmail.com.

In this six- week hands on class students will improve their handbuilding skills . We will explore the use of patterns to construct our shapes we will explore darting and mark making. We learn how to make different feet and handles. By the end of the session students will complete two to three projects including a darted cup, footed tray and a lidded box. There will be a scheduled time to drop off pieces to be fired and scheduled glazing time at the end of session. Basic clay tool kit required. Material fee $30 includes firing fee and 25 lb clay to be picked up at MD Hall prior to class. For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata_mastroti@yahoo.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class. No class 11/23. Materials: Board (unfinished wood ½ “ around 3’ x 2 ‘ or drywall board 3’ x 2’(ducktaped edges) Sponge Fettling knife Cut wire Scoring tool Ribs (mudtool ribs, yellow or red x-acto knife vinegar paintbrush small newsprint pencil 2 sticks ¼” thick , 16” long Rolling pin Stylus point tool Spray bottle Plastic (from dry cleaner) Scissors Foam sheets (20” x 14” ) 4 or 5 Sureform tool (optional)

Celebrate the seasons in your watercolor paintings. You will learn how to paint a variety of trees and shrubs at different times of the year. You will leave this workshop with a small painting, many samples and reference pages for future use. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class.

In this open studio styled workshop, you can continue working on projects under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You choose your projects just in time for Holiday gift giving. This class is a great way to get a refresher, have your questions answered, or get help with more advanced projects. We can provide the instruction and extra motivation you need to get that project done! Materials fee based on individual projects. Four weeks of fun, laughter and GLASS! For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com. No class 11/26/19 Maryland Hall Closed

In this open studio styled workshop, you can continue working on projects under the supervision of an experienced instructor. You choose your projects just in time for Holiday gift giving. This class is a great way to get a refresher, have your questions answered, or get help with more advanced projects. We can provide the instruction and extra motivation you need to get that project done! Materials fee based on individual projects. Four weeks of fun, laughter and GLASS! For more information, please contact the instructor at clare.p.shepherd@gmail.com.

Is life getting in the way of your “painting time”? Trouble keeping motivated? Choose your subject. Use your reference materials and favorite supplies and paint! Linda will do a short demo and critique each week and then you paint what you wish. You will receive individual attention from Linda as requested. Let’s Paint! This class is taught via Zoom. Once you register, Linda will send you the link to enter on either your telephone, tablet or computer that has a camera and audio capability. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com.

Atmospher drama. Learn tips and techniques to create atmospher in your landscape paintings. Paint foggy skies, sun breaking through the clouds on asunny day and cold dark starry nights. For more information, please contact the instructor at Lindalukewatercolor@gmail.com. This class is taking place remotely. If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class.

Learn the techniques required to capture great night photos of downtown Annapolis during Midnight Madness! Bundle up as we visit iconic Annapolis locations, decked out for the holidays. We’ll address how to use exposure modes, exposure compensation, white balance and ISO to guarantee great results. A tripod and camera with exposure modes such as shutter priority and manual is required for this class. A remote shutter release is recommended but not required. Bring your camera, tripod and instruction manual to the first session. Students provide their own transportation. Field trips will require considerable walking. For more information, please contact the instructor at joe_yablonsky@yahoo.com. (First class meeting will be virtual using Zoom on 12/3 and on location in downtown Annapolis for 12/10 and 12/17 class meetings.) If you have registered, you will receive an email with details of how to access the class.