Cumberland, MD – The Arts at Canal Place Education Center opened its doors to its first class on April 7th, with an adult Finger Painting drop-in session taught by Jean Barnes Downs. The Education Center is adjacent to the Gallery at Canal Place and is holding an Open House on May 8 during the Allegany Arts Council sponsored Arts Walk from 5-8 p.m. That evening, activities in the Education Center will be geared towards kids creating something for their mother to give for Mother’s Day. Anyone can stop in to check out the Education Center during the Open House and kids can participate in the free activities.
Also coming up in the Education Center is a large number of additional exciting classes. April continues with Wednesday evening adult drop-in classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. titled “Fun With Paste” on April 21 and “Breath Painting” on April 28, taught by Jean Barnes Downs. Tuition will be $10 per session with an additional minimal materials fee. Downs will also teach a two day workshop that will introduce students to using contour, gesture, collage and color to record their travels using historic downtown Cumberland for their inspiration in “Traveling With Your Sketchbook” on April 24 & 25.
Immediately following that class will be an exploration of pigments using a limited palette of colors in “Watercolor Techniques: Color” on May 8, and trying a new approach to painting by “Pouring Watercolor” May 15 by award winning watercolorist, Dottie Winner.
Also continuing will be another series in May of “Playing with Art: It’s Never Too Late” part two of the drop-in classes instructed this time by local artist Nancy Biggs. These adult classes will include “Unique Wrapping Papers: Painted, Rubbed, Stamped, Folded & Dyed” May 12, “Red Yellow Blue, What Can You Do: Landscapes” May 19, and “Wondering About Weaving: Looms” May 26. There will also be “Beginner’s Origami” May 22 and “It’s All About Paper” June 12, by Linda Stewart and “Pastels: Vibrant and Direct” June 26 & 27, taught by Patricia Hilton. Jean Barnes Downs is offering, “Learning in Retirement – A Drawing Class” June 3 – July 1, and “The Artist’s Way” June 7 – August 30, a Discussion Group and finally, Pennsylvania based artist Loretta Radeschi will be teaching a “Basket Weaving” class where the student will make a square storage basket. The class will be held on July 10 and is appropriate for someone with no weaving experience.
To view detailed descriptions of all classes, dates, times, fees and other class requirements visit www.artsatcanalplace.com or to enroll, contact the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-2787.
The instructors for the current classes are or were all artists involved with the Arts at Canal Place, a local co-op artists’ gallery; however, teaching opportunities are available to non-members. If anyone is interested in adding a unique and fun class to the line-up, contact the gallery at 301-777-8199. The gallery, located at 16 Howard St. among the Shops at Canal Place Heritage Area is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Also coming up in the Education Center is a large number of additional exciting classes. April continues with Wednesday evening adult drop-in classes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. titled “Fun With Paste” on April 21 and “Breath Painting” on April 28, taught by Jean Barnes Downs. Tuition will be $10 per session with an additional minimal materials fee. Downs will also teach a two day workshop that will introduce students to using contour, gesture, collage and color to record their travels using historic downtown Cumberland for their inspiration in “Traveling With Your Sketchbook” on April 24 & 25.
Immediately following that class will be an exploration of pigments using a limited palette of colors in “Watercolor Techniques: Color” on May 8, and trying a new approach to painting by “Pouring Watercolor” May 15 by award winning watercolorist, Dottie Winner.
Also continuing will be another series in May of “Playing with Art: It’s Never Too Late” part two of the drop-in classes instructed this time by local artist Nancy Biggs. These adult classes will include “Unique Wrapping Papers: Painted, Rubbed, Stamped, Folded & Dyed” May 12, “Red Yellow Blue, What Can You Do: Landscapes” May 19, and “Wondering About Weaving: Looms” May 26. There will also be “Beginner’s Origami” May 22 and “It’s All About Paper” June 12, by Linda Stewart and “Pastels: Vibrant and Direct” June 26 & 27, taught by Patricia Hilton. Jean Barnes Downs is offering, “Learning in Retirement – A Drawing Class” June 3 – July 1, and “The Artist’s Way” June 7 – August 30, a Discussion Group and finally, Pennsylvania based artist Loretta Radeschi will be teaching a “Basket Weaving” class where the student will make a square storage basket. The class will be held on July 10 and is appropriate for someone with no weaving experience.
To view detailed descriptions of all classes, dates, times, fees and other class requirements visit www.artsatcanalplace.com or to enroll, contact the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-2787.
The instructors for the current classes are or were all artists involved with the Arts at Canal Place, a local co-op artists’ gallery; however, teaching opportunities are available to non-members. If anyone is interested in adding a unique and fun class to the line-up, contact the gallery at 301-777-8199. The gallery, located at 16 Howard St. among the Shops at Canal Place Heritage Area is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jim Cumiskey tries some finger painting
Wendy Watkins creates a mandala using vegatables
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