Intro to Basket Weaving with Bey-Her Baskets: Arline Basket
September 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The basket features a wooden handle and is great for hanging on the wall or a door knob. Learn how to use overlays to create a unique design. Color choices will be available. Students will learn basic weaving techniques that are used in many basket styles. For ages 18+
Mug Rugs using Punch Needle Rug Hooking with Sweet Autumn Studio
September 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm – This versatile craft began in the 1880’s and in recent years has made an exciting comeback. Come learn an art form that some describe as “painting with wool.” In this step by step workshop the student will develop a basic understanding of making a punch needle rug, punch needle techniques, design/color planning, and finishing methods. […]
Encaustic Explorations: Intro to encaustic painting with Bridgette Guerzon Mills
September 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm – If you’ve ever been curious about encaustics, this is a great introduction to studio setup, safe studio practices, and painting basics. The instructor will provide an assortment of marking tools, brushes and paints to demonstrate various techniques to paint with wax, create transparent layers as well textures. This is a great way to learn about […]
Fly-tying for Beginners with Andrew Guarraria
September 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Come and learn everything you need to know to tie your own flies! Each person takes home two proven winners for catching fish in our local waterways. You’ll learn from a 13-year-old young man who eats, sleeps, and breathes fishing. He has been tying flies for years, having developed many of his own patterns. Andrew […]
Hawk Tail Broom and Dyed Fan Whisk Broom with Brooms and Blessings
September 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm – In this workshop, participants will use simple tools to create a Hawk Tail Whisk Broom & a traditional dyed fan whisk broom while learning about the history of broom making. Participants will use traditional broom making techniques, including the “V-Up” strategy, to develop an appreciation for the decorative styles of this Appalachian craft. Dexterity and […]
Stained Glass for Beginners with SmiggArt
September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Come experience the joy of stained glass art and leave with your very own stained glass sun catcher. Explore the colors and textures of stained glass, learn design rules, and experience every step of the stained glass process from start to finish. Choose from a selection of designs and glass. All materials included. Beginner course […]
2 Day Intermediate Stained Glass Course with SmiggArt
September 28, 2024 – September 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – If you’ve taken the beginner stained glass class and loved it, this class is for you! You will design your own suncatcher or panel, complete each step of the stained glass process, and finish your piece with a lead came border and black patina. This is a great opportunity to improve upon what you already […]
Introduction to Eco-Printing with Marta Riemer
September 28, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Eco-Printing is a process used to create unique prints of leaves and flowers on textiles. In this class we will use natural mineral salts and heat to draw out and adhere the tannins and innate colors of our leaves to paper. Wine and cheese, as well as nonalcoholic beverages will be served as we discuss […]
The Baltimore Painted Screen – A Folk Art with Michael Seipp
October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Baltimore Screen Painting workshop will include a presentation on the history of the painted screen in Baltimore, a slide show of historic and current screens, a how-to for a painted screen and the opportunity to paint either a screen you bring from home (please wash it before bringing it) or a miniature screen! This […]
“Beyond Realistic Watercolor” – Intermediate/Advance Watercolor Class w/ Exhibiting Artist Luis Perez
October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – “Sweet ‘n Savory” exhibiting artist, Luis Perez, will cover various ways you can approach watercolor. Students will create paintings that conveys more than just a pretty image. The instructor will cover composition and design, textures, techniques, and more that will help you express a narrative (private or public). Examples & demos will be shown, followed […]