by Thorpe/Turner | May 14, 2025 | Past Classes and Workshops
SMAL Member, Joan Cranor, will be teaching a two-day workshop.
Discovering Your Abstract Paintings
May 31, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Instructor: Joan Cranor
Two-Day Workshop: May 31 & June 01, 2025
10 AM – 3 PM
Dive into the world of abstract watercolor painting in this engaging workshop, where you’ll explore the Principles of Design and a unique approach to preserving whites and focal points. Experiment with techniques like scraping, salt effects, and controlled color contrast to create dynamic compositions. Whether you’re new to watercolor or an experienced painter looking to expand your skills, this class welcomes all levels!
Cost: $175 Member, $210 Non-Member
Learn more and sign up at this link: https://academyartmuseum.org/discovering-your-abstract-paintings/
by Thorpe/Turner | Feb 28, 2025 | Past Classes and Workshops
Tara Will One Day Pastel Workshop
April 21, 2025
9:30am – 3:30PM
Students will work from their own landscape references to produce a painting that considers VALUE, MARKMAKING, and COMPOSITION. Please be sure to have an IPAD or printed images that we can work from. Please bring your own easel, as well as whatever pastels you have that you normally work with. I have a basic values set available with Terry Ludwig- please email me for private link twill11@me.com if you want to purchase. I will be using Sennelier la carte paper, and recommend it for you as well, but is optional.
Click here for registration form (PDF)
by Thorpe/Turner | Apr 9, 2024 | Past Classes and Workshops, Past Guest Artists
Leo Kahl Workshop
June 8, 9, 10 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
9:30am – 3:30PM
Leo Kahl, our February demo artist, will be offering a three-day workshop at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The workshop will explore Leo’s philosophy of “Watercolor Whys”- Why great watercolor art looks the way it does: the importance of composition, value, color, edges and story to make a great painting. There will be a minimum and maximum number of students, email Beth Wright at wilmafeet28@gmail.com if you are interested. Click here for registration form (PDF)
by Thorpe/Turner | Jan 23, 2024 | Past Classes and Workshops
Watercolor with Marianne Kost
Mondays at the St. Michaels Y Senior Center
April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
1 – 3 PM
Call to Register, 410-745-4017 (M-W)
Cost: $50
Materials Fee: $15 (watercolor paper)
Call Marianne Kost for materials list: 410-446-9145
Email: mariannekost@gmail.com
by Thorpe/Turner | Jan 18, 2024 | Past Classes and Workshops, Past Guest Artists
As artists, we are called upon to provide quality reproductions of our work for publicity or publication. Learn how to photograph your artwork for use online and in print using professional photographic techniques with photographer Jay Fleming.
In this workshop, Jay will demonstrate best practices to photograph 2D artwork using best set-up, lighting practices, and professional equipment. Jay will also share pointers for using basic equipment, such as cell phones and simple DSLR cameras with modest set ups.
Learn more and register using the flyer attached.
Learn more about Jay Fleming and his work: Jay FlemingJay Fleming Photography
Click for PDF of flyer
by Thorpe/Turner | Jan 18, 2024 | Past Classes and Workshops
Wednesday February 7th, 10-2:30, St. Luke’s Fellowship Hall
Flowers need to be ordered from the wholesaler so registration and payment need to be received by Wednesday 1/31
Learn to create your own fresh floral still life under the direction of expert designer Phyllis Kennedy then spend 2 hours working on art work based on the bouquet.
For about the first 30 minutes, participants will enjoy learning how the principles of design are echoed in the art of floral arrangements and the tricks of the trade for creating a live horticultural masterpiece. Artists will then spend two hours creating their own fine art works in the camaraderie of fellow members.
- Participants will bring a vase, snippers and art supplies.
- Phyllis Kennedy, former owner of Enchanted Florist in Old Town Alexandria will give step-by-step instructions on the basics of floral designs.
- Participants will chose from the provided fresh flowers, create an still life then set up to work on a floral fine art piece in their chosen medium.
- Around 2:00, artists will be invited to participate in an informal critique of the progress of the art work to help decide on how best to proceed finishing the piece on their own.
- 12 participants maximum
- $50 per person for instruction and floral supplies
Checks made out to SMAL for $50
Mail to Stacey Sass, PO Box 670 St. Michaels MD 21663
