Adult Classes

"Gain a thorough understanding of your camera's exposure meter, understand why it sometimes gives you a photo that's too light or too dark, the exposure compensation function, histograms, metering modes, white balance and dynamic range. DSLR, mirrorless and film cameras (all topics except histograms and white balance will apply) that have the classic P, A/Av, S/Tv and M exposure modes are welcome. Have your camera and instruction manual ready for the first session. 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. "

Focus on teaching fundamentals of landscape painting, teaching students the importance and use of design, composition, perspective, color. Students will be painting in studio from photographic reference using oil paints and advanced students will learn to create larger finished work based on plein air studies. Due to the nature of this class, it may be taken multiple times to develop various skills, meeting each student’s individual needs. Student skill from complete beginner to advanced would be accommodated, focus is on students looking for more information on exploring landscape painting. For more information and supply list, please contact the instructor at info@melissagryder.com. Instructor's website: www.melissagryder.com. No class Feb 20.

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!

Learn to draw the portrait using charcoal. Focus on anatomy, composition as well as capturing the gesture and spirit of the model. Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com. No class Feb 22. Model fee $40 due with first class

Always thought that it looked like fun to throw on the potter’s wheel? Here’s your chance to just try it, a two-time session giving the wheel a spin. You get a quick introduction to wheel throwing …then you try it. We supply materials and tools, basic instruction and hands-on assistance. At the end you choose two to three pieces to be fired . On the second class we will talk about different glazing and decoration techniques and you will have a chance to glaze your pieces. Your finished pots can be picked up a couple weeks later. This is a great class for the curious or those who just want to check pottery off the bucket list! No experience required. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting messy and bring an old towel. Materials fee of $5 is due in class. For more information, please contact the intstructor at renata@rmastrotipottery.com.

In this beginning metals workshop, students will create a design using brass or copper, connect the pieces together using wire and done! Earrings! You’ll also have the chance to add a texture and/or an “antique" patina if desired. Materials fee of $25 due to teacher at first class.

Think you can't draw? It can be learned. Students will go through a series of exercises, designed to open their eyes to the world of drawing. Later, working with charcoal, students learn to how to see and organize with shapes and tone. Line, value, positive/negative space, proportion and perspective are covered. Please bring materials to first class. Supply List: https://www.andreetullier.com/page/13304/supply-lists

"Baby it’s cold outside...come and enjoy an evening of fun and creativity with your friends or significant other at Maryland Hall!?In this 2 1/2 hour workshop, you’ll make your own mug or large wine tumbler from clay. Teaching Artist Laura Switkes will take you from start to finish as you shape and mold your vessel using slabs of clay that will be dishwasher and microwave safe. It’s fun and easy, perfect for beginners or a girls night out. Finished pieces can be picked up approximately 2 weeks after the workshop. BYOB, snacks will be provided.?A materials fee of $5 is due on the first day of class. For more information please contact the instructor: Laura Switkes at lswitkes@mac.com "

Musical instruments have helped us to communicate and express ourselves since the dawn of human culture. Learning to build and play our own musical instruments slows us down, connects us to our bodies and to our self-expression, and helps us to connect with a sense of wonder, curiosity and play.  In this 4 session workshop we will get an introduction to musical instruments that have been made across Central and South America for thousands of years and learn to build our own clay flutes using ancient pottery-making techniques.  At the end of the course we will learn to explore and play our own unique instruments.  All are welcome, and no previous experience with clay, instruments or music is necessary.  Everyone can enjoy turning mud into music! See student pricing for 13-18 year olds.  A materials fee of $10 is due to Maryland Hall Pottery at the first class. Contact the instructor with any questions at melissahfoss@gmail.com. No class on Jan 28 while ocarina are kiln fired. The last day will be in a quiet "zen" room 205 for learning to play your Ocarina.

Beginner class for all ages including how to decorate and layer the art glass using stencils, stringers, confetti, repurposed glass, and frit to form a beautiful glass suncatcher. Simple instructions helps all students create these plates by designing from their own imagination, with help as needed from instructor. No experience necessary for this 2 hour class.