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 | Best: Gouache Painting Part 2- "Portable Explorations" Age 15+ (WS25CB8) 4/5 | Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm Class Dates: 04/05/25 - 04/12/25 Room 212 PRICE: $188.37 | 10 | 10 | The journey with Gouache painting continues as we enjoy the portability of this medium! We will work to achieve consistent effects in various settings, with the habit of completing a painting every class, focusing each week on a different challenge: Interiors, People in the scene, Landscape work, and Still Life. Some drawing experience is recommended but not required. Some classes may be held outdoors weather permitting. Contact teacher if materials are needed for class or if you did not attend Gouache Part 1. For more info: artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Gouache Painting Part 2- "Portable Explorations" (WS25CB7) 4/1 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm Class Dates: 04/01/25 - 04/22/25 Room 212 PRICE: $188.37 | 10 | 10 | The journey with Gouache painting continues as we enjoy the portability of this medium! We will work to achieve consistent effects in various settings, with the habit of completing a painting every class, focusing each week on a different challenge: Interiors, People in the scene, Landscape work, and Still Life. Some drawing experience is recommended but not required. Some classes may be held outdoors weather permitting. Contact teacher if materials are needed for class or if you did not attend Gouache Part 1. For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Intro to Gouache Painting Part 1 Age 15+ (WS25CB5) 3/4 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm Class Dates: 03/04/25 - 03/25/25 Room 212 PRICE: $188.37 | 10 | 8 | The first of a 2-part introductory (or beginner) class where students are introduced to Gouache opaque watercolor. Learn how to mix colors and organize a pallet and find the right consistency for paint flow as we create small format studies. We then take that knowlege to outdoors (weather permitting) to create a larger finished work. Some drawing experience is recommended but not required. A full kit of materials will be provided at the first class and will be available for student use through the Part 2 class. For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Intro to Gouache Painting Part 1 Age 15+ (WS25CB6) 3/8 | Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm Class Dates: 03/08/25 - 03/22/25 Room 212 PRICE: $188.37 | 10 | 7 | The first of a 2-part introductory (or beginner) class where students are introduced to Gouache opaque watercolor. Learn how to mix colors and organize a pallet and find the right consistency for paint flow as we create small format studies to start, then continue with larger format outdoors (weather permitting) to create a larger finished work. Some drawing experience is recommended but not required. A full kit of materials will be provided at the first class and will be available for student use through the Part 2 class. Additional Closure: 03/15/25 For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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 | Best: Sketchbook, Materials and TechniquesAge 15+ (WS25CB1) 1/18 | Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Workshop: 1/18/25 Room 212 PRICE: $98.33 | 10 | 9 | The sketchbook is a use full and portable way to develop your skills as an artist. We discus how to build good habits as we discover the benefits of working in such a portable method. We will explore various materials and techniques, and cover topics such as Urban Sketching, Sketching People, Value Studies, Line Studies, Notan, and working from photos. Class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. . Bring pencils to class - all sketchbook materials will be provided. Topics,For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Sketchbook, Materials and TechniquesAge 15+ (WS25CB3) 2/15 | Saturday 10:00am - 2:00pm Workshop: 02/15/25 Room 212 PRICE: $98.33 | 10 | 7 | The sketchbook is a use full and portable way to develop your skills as an artist. We discus how to build good habits as we discover the benefits of working in such a portable method. We will explore various materials and techniques, and cover topics such as Urban Sketching, Sketching People, Value Studies, Line Studies, Notan, and working from photos. Class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. . Bring pencils to class - all sketchbook materials will be provided. Topics,For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Sketchbook,Materials and Techniques (evening) Age 15+ (WS25CB2) | Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm Class Dates: 01/21/25 - 01/28/25 Room 212 PRICE: $98.33 | 10 | 10 | The sketchbook is a use full and portable way to develop your skills as an artist. We discus how to build good habits as we discover the benefits of working in such a portable method. We will explore various materials and techniques, and cover topics such as Urban Sketching, Sketching People, Value Studies, Line Studies, Notan, and working from photos. Class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. . Bring pencils to class - all sketchbook materials will be provided. Topics,For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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| | Best: Sketchbook: Materials & Techniques Age 15+ (WS25CB4) 2/18 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm Class Dates 02/18/25 - 02/25/25 Room 212 PRICE: $98.33 | 10 | 10 | The sketchbook is a use full and portable way to develop your skills as an artist. We discus how to build good habits as we discover the benefits of working in such a portable method. We will explore various materials and techniques, and cover topics such as Urban Sketching, Sketching People, Value Studies, Line Studies, Notan, and working from photos. Class is designed for beginner and intermediate students. . Bring pencils to class - all sketchbook materials will be provided. Topics,For more information email artist@christopherbestfineart.com
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 | Co-op: Figure Open Studio - Sunday Try-it! Age 18+ (WS25CoOp) 2/2 | Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm Workshop: 02/02/25 Room 214 PRICE: $25.88 | 15 | 15 | Are you considering joining the Figure Co-Op Studio? Join us for a special 4 hour Sunday afternoon Try-It of Maryland Hall’s Figure Co-op. Figure Co-op offers artists the opportunity to study from life, working with experienced nude figure models. No critique or instruction is provided. Co-op artists with diverse levels of artistic backgrounds bring drawing or painting materials of their choice and the ability to work independently in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Easels, work benches and tables are provided. The four-hour session will begin with 40 minutes of gesture warm-up poses followed by one long pose for concentrated study. A model fee of $15 will be collected. For more information, please contact Louise Wallendorf, lawfineart@gmail.com or Leslie Sater, lesliesaterart@gmail.com |
| | Co-op: Figure Open Studio - Thursday Evenings Age *18+ (WS25LWstudio) 2/6 | Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30pm Class Dates: 02/06/25 - 05/22/25 Room 214 PRICE: $155.25 | 15 | 11 | The Thursday Evening Open Studio Figure Co-op offers artists with daytime commitments the opportunity to study from life, working with experienced nude figure models. No critique or instruction is provided. Co-op artists with diverse levels of artistic backgrounds bring drawing or painting materials of their choice and the ability to work independently in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Easels, work benches and tables are provided. Three-hour sessions begin with a few gesture poses followed by one long pose for concentrated study. Occasionally the artist group decides to vary the routine with a gestures only session or a two week pose. A model fee of $10 is collected at each session for 3 hours of work with experienced figure models. It is the practice that people registered for any of the three Maryland Hall drawing/painting co-ops (Wednesday morning figure/Thursday evening figure/Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend sessions of the other two co-ops by paying the model fee for sessions they attend, but artists should register for the Co-op they intend to use the most.
*High school artists 16 and older are allowed to participate in this session with the following requirements:
· Portfolio
· Parental permission
· Recommendation of art teacher
· Life drawing experience
For more information, please contact Louise Wallendorf, lawfineart@gmail.com or Leslie Sater, lesliesaterart@gmail.com |
 | Co-op: Figure Open Studio - Wednesday Mornings Age 18+ (WS25SJstudio) 2/5 | Wednesdays 09:30am - 12:30pm Class Dates: 02/05/25 - 05/21/25 Room 214 PRICE: $155.25 | 15 | 13 | The Wednesday Morning Open Studio Figure Co-op offers the opportunity to do studies from life, working with experienced nude figure models. No critique or instruction is provided. Co-op members with diverse levels of artistic background bring drawing or painting materials of their choice and work independently in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. Easels, workbenches and tables are provided. A modest model fee of $10, is collected at each three-hour session. If work-space permits, it is the practice that those enrolled in any of the three drawing and painting co-ops (Wednesday morning figure, Thursday evening figure, Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend the other two studio co-ops, paying the model fee for sessions they attend, but artists should register for the Co-op they intend to use the most. For more information, please contact Susan Jurow, srjurow@gmail.com |
 | Co-op: Portrait Open Studio - Friday Mornings Age 18+ (WS25SCstudio) 2/7 | Fridays 9:30am - 12:30pm Class Dates: 02/07/25 - 05/23/25 Room 214 PRICE: $155.25 | 15 | 12 | The Friday Morning Open Studio Portrait Co-op offers the opportunity to work from life in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere. We bring to the studio both professional models and subjects new to posing for portraiture. Co-op members with diverse levels of artistic background bring drawing or painting materials of their choice, and work independently at their own pace without instruction. Easels, workbenches and tables are provided. A modest $10 model fee is collected at each session. If work-space permits, those enrolled in any of the three drawing and painting co-ops (Wednesday morning figure, Thursday evening figure, Friday morning portrait) are welcome to attend the other two studio co-ops, paying the model fee for sessions they attend, but artists should register for the Co-op they intend to use the most. Management of Portrait Studio Co-op sessions is occasionally shared with experienced members. For more information, please contact Sandy Cohen, sjcportraits@gmail.com |
 | Dixon: Drawing for Beginners Age 18+ (WS25LD1) 1/15 | Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 01/15/25 - 02/19/25 Room 212 PRICE: $178.02 | 10 | 2 | Want to learn to draw? This class is intended for beginners who want to learn the basics of drawing. Students will explore all aspects of drawing with the concentration on still life. Small class sizes allows lots of individual attention and direction. |
| | Dixon: Drawing for Beginners Age 18+ (WS25LD3) 3/5 | Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 03/05/25 - 04/09/25 Room 212 PRICE: $178.02 | 10 | 10 | Want to learn to draw? This class is intended for beginners who want to learn the basics of drawing. Students will explore all aspects of drawing with the concentration on still life. Small class sizes allows lots of individual attention and direction. |
 | Dixon: Paper Collage Age 18+ (WS25LD2) 1/15 | Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30pm Class Dates: 01/15/25 - 02/19/25 Room 212 PRICE: $194.58 | 8 | 7 | Play with color, pattern and shape as you create a collage artwork. You will create images through the assemblage of torn or cut paper as you design and build your collage. No experience necessary allmaterials included. |
 | Dixon: Paper Collage Age 18+ (WS25LD4) 3/5 | Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30pm Class Dates: 03/05/25 - 04/09/25 Room 212 PRICE: $194.58 | 8 | 8 | Play with color, pattern and shape as you create a collage artwork. You will create images through the assemblage of torn or cut paper as you design and build your collage. No experience necessary allmaterials included. |
 | Gryder: Oil Painting- Learn to See Color Age 16+ (WS25MG2) 3/31 | Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 03/31/25 - 05/19/25 Room 214 PRICE: $217.35 | 15 | 15 | Learn to paint still life in Maryland Hall's beautiful north light studio. Inspired by the colorist tradition of the Cape Cod School of Art, students will learn to create form and atmosphere using color. Class is open to all levels of experience..Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com |
| | Gryder: Oil Painting- Learn to See Color Age 16+ (WS25MG3) 1/27 | Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 01/27/25 - 03/24/25 Room 214 PRICE: $217.35 | 15 | 9 | Learn to paint still life in Maryland Hall's beautiful north light studio. Inspired by the colorist tradition of the Cape Cod School of Art, students will learn to create form and atmosphere using color. Class is open to all levels of experience.Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com.
Additional Closure: 2/24 |
 | Gryder: Studio Landscape Painting in Oil Age 16+ (WS25MG1) 3/31 | Mondays 7:00 - 9:00pm Class Dates: 03/31/25 - 05/19/25 Room 214 PRICE: $217.35 | 12 | 12 | Focus on teaching fundamentals of landscape painting, teaching students the importance and use of design, composition, perspective, color. Focus will also be on 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. Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com |
| | Gryder: Studio Landscape Painting in Oil Age 16+ (WS25MG4) 1/27 | Mondays 7:00 - 9:00pm Class Dates: 01/27/25 - 03/24/25 Room 214 PRICE: $217.35 | 12 | 5 | Focus on teaching fundamentals of landscape painting, teaching students the importance and use of design, composition, perspective, color. Focus will also be on 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. Supply list available at www.melissagryder.com
Additional Closure: 2/24 |
 | Printmaking: Exploring Gelli Printing Age 18+ (WS25HRA2) 1/31 | Fridays 12:30 - 2:30pm Class Dates: 01/31/25 - 03/14/25 Room 117B PRICE: $317.75 | 10 | 10 | This course provides an in depth exploration of Gelli Printing, a printmaking process that creates dynamic mixed-media monoprints by transferring images, textures, and color onto paper. You will be able to layer acrylic paint and paint markers onto Gelatin plates, using some surprising tools to create stunning one-of-kind images, no matter if you are an avid artist, or have never sketched before. Please bring art-friendly clothes, and a water bottle. Smocks available on request.All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided. Email holly@rosar.io for further information. |
 | Printmaking: Exploring Linocuts Age 18+ (WS25HRA4) 4/4 | Fridays 12:30 - 2:30pm Class Dates: 04/04/25 - 05/23/25 Room 117B Price: $321.89 | 10 | 10 | This course provides an in depth exploration of Linocut Printmaking, a process that creates bold and beautiful expressive prints by carving your own intricate designs into linoleum. Linoleum prints are similar in final product to woodcuts, but are created with greater ease due to the softness of the carving surface. You will learn to use linoleum carving tools, brayers, and barrens to create your own stunning series of images, no matter if you are an avid artist, or have never sketched before. All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided.Please bring art-friendly clothes, and a water bottle. Smocks available on request. Email holly@rosar.io for further information. |
 | Rosario: Botanical Illustration Age 18+ (WS25HRA3) 4/4 | Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 04/04/25 - 05/23/25 Room 117B PRICE: $313.61 | 10 | 8 | Nature is often the best teacher, especially when it comes to drawing and painting. This class uses live plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables as still life subjects to teach observational drawing skills. During the course, we'll explore drawing materials and wet media including but not limited to: graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and illustration markers. Please bring art-friendly clothes, and a water bottle. Smocks available on request.All skill levels welcome, and all materials provided. Email holly@rosar.io for further information. |
 | Rosario: Handbuilt Clay Mosaics Age 18+ (WS25HRA1) 1/31 | Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm Class Dates: 01/31/25 - 03/14/25 Room 117B PRICE: $309.47 | 10 | 9 | This is a beginner-friendly art class for adults that combines handbuilding in clay with mosaic making. Participants will create beautiful handmade clay tiles and turn them into unique mosaic art. No prior experience is needed, and the class offers a relaxed, supportive environment. Join us to enjoy both artistic and personal growth while making your own meaningful mosaic. Please bring art-friendly clothes, and a water bottle. Smocks available on request.Contact holly@rosar.io with questions |
 | Tullier: Foundations of Drawing Age 16+ (WS25AT1) 1/14 | Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm Class Dates: 01/14/25 - 02/11/25 Room213 PRICE: $155.25 | 10 | 4 | 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. Reach out to Teaching Artist with any questions:tullierarts@gmail.com Supply List: https://www.andreetullier.com/page/13304/supply-lists |
| | Tullier: Pastel Still Life Painting Age 16+ (WS25AT2) 1/16 | Thursdays 9:30am - 12:30pm Class Dates: 01/16/25 - 01/30/25 Room 213 PRICE: $149.04 | 10 | 10 | Students will learn how to use the pastel medium (soft and hard) while exploring the world of color. Drawing fundamentals, composition, proportion, perspective, light, and shade are also addressed.Please bring materials to first class. Reach out to Teaching Artist with any questions:tullierarts@gmail.com . Supply List: https://www.andreetullier.com/page/13304/supply-lists. |
 | Turkish "Ebru" Silk Marbling Age 16+ (WS25SB3) 3/15 | Saturday 10:00am - 01:00pm Workshop: 03/15/25 Room 305 PRICE: $62.10 | 10 | 10 | This 3 hour workshop is about learning the exquisite art of marbling on fabric and paper. This technique has been used for centuries to create intricate and stunning textile patterns. You will be taught how to use various tools and techniques to produce different effects during the course. You will learn to marble on paper and silk to create a beautiful gift set for gifting - or for you! Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this class is an ideal opportunity for everyone interested in learning the fascinating and rewarding craft of marbling. Wear "art ready" clothing. |
| | Turkish "Ebru" Silk Marbling Age 16+ (WS25SB4) 4/12 | Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm Workshop: 04/12/25 Room 305 PRICE: $62.10 | 10 | 10 | This 3 hour workshop is about learning the exquisite art of marbling on fabric and paper. This technique has been used for centuries to create intricate and stunning textile patterns. You will be taught how to use various tools and techniques to produce different effects during the course. You will learn to marble on paper and silk to create a beautiful gift set for gifting - or for you! Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this class is an ideal opportunity for everyone interested in learning the fascinating and rewarding craft of marbling. Wear "art ready" clothing. |