RiverArts is offering a full schedule of children’s workshops, adult classes, as well as its popular Creative Lives series in the upcoming months.
John Schratwieser
The Creative Lives series resumes October 20, at 6 pm, with John Schratwieser, Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, past Director of the Prince Theater in Chestertown. We are hoping he will include a song (or two) along with his talk. Refreshments are provided, cost is $20 ($15 members).
Workshops for the younger ones include a Matisse-inspired art project on November 12 entitled, Crazy Color and Collage, Glass Painting for Families, December 10, which includes a goblet for adults and a mug for kids, and Milk and Cookies for Santa, in which participants paint a design on the provided pottery cup and plate- two sessions: November 19 & December 5.
The RiverArts Photo Club meets at 7 pm, every fourth Thursday in KidSPOT. It’s a great way to meet like- minded members of the community, and progress as an artist. Free and open to everyone.
A one day IPhone photography workshop on Sunday, November 13 with award winning photographer Karen Klinedinst will give you the chops to create, edit and fine tune your photos directly on your IPhone.
Life Drawing sessions are held every Monday afternoon, 2 – 5pm at RiverArts. It is an opportunity to practice your drawing skills with a live model. Cost is $10 in advance, or $15 drop in. All are welcome.
Instructor Fredy Granillo will offer Talavera for Potters,4 sessions beginning November 1.It is a decorative pottery workshop. Pottery is provided, or students may bring their own.Open to all skill levels.
Have fun decorating your home walls, personalizing accessories- cutting boards, glass – and create gifts for the holidays in Basic Oil Painting Using Tole Techniques, with Holly Geddes. Learn how to hold and use a variety of brushes. Classes begin late October.
For more information and to register for classes, workshops and the Creative Lives series, visit www.chestertownriverarts.org and click on the appropriate heading: events, classes, KidSPOT and Clay Studio, or call RiverArts at 410 778 6300.
Chestertown RiverArts is located at 315 High Street, Suite 106, Chestertown, MD 21620 – (in the breezeway). Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 3 PM, and open on First Fridays until 8 PM.
John Hudson says
Congratulations John,
You are in your element. Keep up the great work you do that feeds your passion for “THE ART’S”!