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Upcoming Art Classes
The Brunswick Arts Council aims to offer a wide range of classes from beginnger to experienced. Check back often for updated class offerings for a variety of ages.
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To join our list of teachers or to offer a class with us contact: brunswickmdartscouncil@gmail.com
Kids Art Classes
Students will learn how to sketch, draw, and ink realistic animal drawings.
Drawing Realistic Animals (Ages 8-18) - Online
Teacher: Kristina Hoffman
Dates: Saturdays Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Online
Students will learn how to sketch, draw, and ink realistic animals.
Class Description: Students will learn how to sketch their beginner-level animal portraits. They will design full body animal illustrations of their choice while learning the process for sketching and drawing realistic animals in the style of the old masters. By the end of the 4 week session students will learn how to ink and color their pieces.
Supply List: Paper, pencil, eraser, replacement pencils and erasers, sharpies, ink drawing pens, coloring pencils, crayons.
About the teacher: Mrs. Hoffman is a professional artist, illustrator, and published author. Her first science fantasy book has 115 illustrations and she painted the front and back cover.
Kristina Hoffman Art Website
Cost: $80 (for 4 classes)
Art Classes - Adults/All Ages
Dust off that guitar that's been laying around and learn to actually play it in a fun and supportive environment.
Level 1 Beginner Adult Guitar Class: Campfire Guitarist
Teacher: Mark Koons
Dates: Wednesday Feb 11-April 8th (9 weeks)
Time: 7:00 - 7:45pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 16 and up
What to bring: Bring your own guitar
Class Description: Have a guitar collecting dust at home? Always dreamed of strumming your favorite songs around the campfire? This class is perfect for adults with little-to-no prior experience who want to finally learn how to play. You’ll build a solid foundation by learning how to use a pick, strum and play basic chords, and even try out fingerstyle playing, all while exploring a variety of musical genres. By the end of this 9-week course, you’ll be able to look up your favorite songs and confidently play them around the campfire or at home with friends.
About the teacher: Mark Koons has over 10 years of guitar teaching experience and a passion for helping beginners get started. He studied guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory and music education at Loyola University of Maryland. Mark currently teaches high school guitar and piano in Montgomery County Public schools and has also taught private lessons and led music workshops. His eclectic performance background spans rock bands, jazz bands, pit orchestras, acoustic duos and solo work, all reflecting his love for the guitar's versatility across genres.
Cost: $160
Expand your skills
Level 2 Adult Guitar Class: Campfire Guitarist
Teacher: Mark Koons
Dates: Wednesday Feb 11-April 8th (9 weeks)
Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 16 and up
What to bring: Bring your own guitar
Class Description: description coming soon
About the teacher: Mark Koons has over 10 years of guitar teaching experience and a passion for helping beginners get started. He studied guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory and music education at Loyola University of Maryland. Mark currently teaches high school guitar and piano in Montgomery County Public schools and has also taught private lessons and led music workshops. His eclectic performance background spans rock bands, jazz bands, pit orchestras, acoustic duos and solo work, all reflecting his love for the guitar's versatility across genres.
Cost: $160
Art for All- Winter Classes
Series in Partnership with the Brunswick Library
Learn to patch your own clothes in this creative freeform hand mending class.
Visible Mending: Darning (free) - Dec 14th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Gennifer Majors
Description: Discover how to customize and care for your well-loved clothes! Learn a variety of basic stitching and mending techniques and then explore how you can use them to give your clothes a new lease on life. This workshop will focus only on hand stitching techniques - sewing machine techniques will not be covered. What to bring: A piece of clothing that needs repair or customization. Practice fabric, needle, thread, and all other materials will be provided
About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is a textile conservator for The Textile Museum in DC, where she has spent the past 6 years studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She studied textile conservation at the University of Glasgow, and loves to make gifts for others that also allow her to learn new niche hobbies - she is currently learning braided rug making, stone carving, and metal gilding for a variety of belated birthday gifts.
Make your own mini book out of recycled materials
Mini Book Making (free) - Jan 11th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Tiffiny Kaetzel
Description: We will be making mini books from recycled materials. I will be demonstrating how to make two miniature books during this session. One can be made from a single piece of paper, junk mail, or magazine page. We can also use coloring book bindings, cardboard, recycled packaging supplies, old photographs and much more, to make a mini book. I will show you how to make a small, simple book using some of these items. Supplies are provided. You are encouraged to bring any papers or materials you might want to use to personalize your mini book.
About the teacher: Tiffiny works in many forms of art, including photography and mixed media sculpture among other.
Paint your own snowman picture
Snowman Follow-Along Painting (free) - Feb 8th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Michelle Moore
All participants will trace a stencil and paint along doing a snowman on an 8x10 canvas using acrylic paint. Come paint along with Michelle as she walks you step by step through how to paint the scene. Open to beginners or experienced painters. No skills or supplies necessary.
About the teacher: Michelle is a self taught artist who enjoys introducing new people to the joy of painting and making art.
Previous Classes
Still Life Drawing with a Stuffy
Still Life Drawing with a Stuffy (Ages 6-8)
Teacher: Megan Hunter
Dates: Nov 8th, or Nov 22nd (sign-up for one day or both)
Time: 11am-noon
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 6-8
Bring a stuffy to draw or borrow one provided by the teacher, wear clothes to get messy in
Class Description: Students are invited to bring a favorite stuffed animal from home, or choose from several that can be borrowed for the class, which we will draw with charcoal. Make sure to wear clothes that can get messy!
About the teacher: Megan Hunter is an artist and an art teacher and loves sharing her joy for art with kids of all ages.
Cost: $15
Young Artists Studio
Young Artists Studio:Hot Cocoa Oil Pastel Drawing (Ages 9-12)
Teacher: Sharon Lapp
Dates: Nov 8th, or Nov 22nd (sign-up for one day or both)
Time: 11am-noon
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: 9-12
Bring your creativity and love of art. All supplies are provided.
Class Description: Discover the joy of creating! This art class invites students to explore techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media while creating seasonal artwork. Kids will practice problem-solving, creative thinking, and self-expression — and have a blast doing it! All supplies are provided.
About the teacher: Sharon Lapp, Artist and Art Teacher for LCPS and resident of Brunswick.
Cost: $15
Photography Basics with Ron Batcher
Photography Basics
Teacher: Ron Batcher
Dates: Nov 22nd
Time: 12-1pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Open to all ages and all camera types, including cell phone cameras
Bring a camera and learn how to take stunning photos and use all those professional settings
Class Description: Learn photography basics with any camera (camera phone, DSLR, point and shoot). In this class you will learn about shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, and exposure.
To get the most out of this class please bring a DSLR, or mirrorless camera and/or a cell phone with RAW capabilities.
Important: If you choose to only bring a cell phone, please make sure you already have Android Expert RAW or iPhone Apple ProRAW installed prior to class.
About the teacher: Ron Batcher, lifetime artist and entrepreneur Visit website
Cost: $15
Photography Basics with Ron Batcher
Macro Photography
Teacher: Ron Batcher
Dates: Nov 22nd
Time: 1-2pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Open to all ages and all camera types, including cell phone cameras
Bring a camera and learn how to capture the tiny details of our world.
Class Description: Learn macro photography. You will learn about the gear, lighting, and techniques to capture the tiny things in our world.
Please bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera to class. If you have a tripod or remote shutter bring those, too.
Important: You can take this class with a cell phone, but you will be limited by your cameras capabilities and settings. If you choose to only bring a cell phone, please make sure you already have Android Expert RAW or iPhone Apple ProRAW installed prior to class.
About the teacher: Ron Batcher, lifetime artist and entrepreneur Visit website
Cost: $15
Autumn Leaf Acrylic Painting Art Class (free) - November 9th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Michelle Moore
Description: Design and paint your own piece of artwork using leaf stencils and acrylic paint. Take home your own original artwork on an 8x10 canvas.
No experience needed.
All materials will be provided.
Plant Printing
Plant Printing
Teacher: Tiffiny Kaetzel
Dates: Oct 8th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens, Adults
Bring your creativity and your appreciation for art and nature
Class Description: You can use flowers, leaves, stems and roots in various ways to add natural elements and texture to your art. Plant printing includes a variety of methods. During this time we will be making prints on paper, with botanicals, using paint. We will also discuss other methods including fabric dying, eco printing, and cyanotypes.
About the teacher: Tiffiny is a local tattoo artist and owner of America Tattoo. She works in many forms of art, including photography and mixed media sculpture among other.
Cost: $25
Photography Basics with Ron Batcher
Photography: Basics and Intermediate Topics
Teacher: Ron Batcher
Dates: Oct 1
Time: 7-8pm Photography Basics Class
8-9pm Advanced Level Class
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Open to all ages and all camera types, including cell phone cameras
Sign up for one or both classes
Class Description: Learn photography techniques from basic to advanced with any camera (camera phone, DSLR, point and shoot).
Class 1 - Basic: Composition, White Balance, and Metering
Class 2 - Intermediate: Bracketing, Focus Stacking, HDR
About the teacher: Ron Batcher, lifetime artist and entrepreneur Visit website
Cost: $15 per session (sign up for basics only, advanced only, or both)
Want to know how to take pictures of the Milky Way? Join Tara as she walks you through the process of capturing images at night
Night Sky Photography
Teacher: Tara Zabriskie
Date: Sept 24
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Open to all
What to bring: Camera, tripod, flashlight
Class Description: Want to know how to take pictures of the Milky Way? Join Tara as she walks you through the process of capturing images at night - learn long exposure light painting, how to capture the milky way or, create a timelapse. Some basic knowledge of aperture and shutter speed is recommended. Bring a camera, a tripod, and a headlamp or flashlight. Open to all ages.
About the teacher: Tara Zabriskie is a photographer and filmmaker. Her documentary about light pollution "Defending the Dark" aired on PBS. She spent many nights in Maine capturing night sky images and timelapses for the film. She's currently working on a documentary about telescope making. Visit Website
Cost: $30
Felting
Felting
Teacher: Gennifer Majors
Dates: Sept 10th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens, Adults
Bring a sweater that needs repair or customizing (optional)
Class Description: Have some free-form fun with this introduction to wool felting! Learn the basics of both wet felting and needle felting as you create an artistic felt sampler. We will also briefly dive into using felting as a method of visible mending for much-loved clothes. What to bring: A sweater that needs repair or customizing (optional). All other materials and tools will be provided.
About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is a textile conservator for The Textile Museum in DC, where she has spent the past 6 years studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She studied textile conservation at the University of Glasgow, and loves to make gifts for others that also allow her to learn new niche hobbies - she is currently learning braided rug making, stone carving, and metal gilding for a variety of belated birthday gifts.
Cost: $25
Learn to patch your own clothes in this creative freeform hand mending class.
Visible Mending: Sashiko Stitching
Teacher: Gennifer Majors
Dates: Sept 3rd
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens, Adults
Bring a piece of clothing to mend, or practice on one of our test pieces
Class Description: Learn how to customize and care for your well-loved clothes!
Explore how you can use one simple stitch to create bold geometric patterns that are as functional as they are beautiful, while also learning a brief history of traditional Japanese sashiko stitching.
What to bring: A piece of clothing that needs repair or customizing. Practice fabric will be available if your clothes are already in perfect condition. Needle, thread, and other materials and tools will also be provided.
About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is a textile conservator for The Textile Museum in DC, where she has spent the past 6 years studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She studied textile conservation at the University of Glasgow, and loves to make gifts for others that also allow her to learn new niche hobbies - she is currently learning braided rug making, stone carving, and metal gilding for a variety of belated birthday gifts.
Teen Class: Learn the basics of portrait drawing using a photo
Portrait Drawing Basics for Teens
Teacher: Catherine Vincent
Date: Sept 3rd, and 10th (2 part class)
Time: 7:00 - 7:45pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens
What to bring: a number 2 pencil and a printout of a portrait to draw from
Class Description: Students will learn the basics of portrait drawing using a photo of their choice. We will cover facial proportion, creating unique features, using a grid technique, and pencil shading to bring it to life. students need a #2 pencil, a good eraser, and a 8x10 photo to grid and draw from (a print out is fine).
About the teacher: Catherine Vincent, portrait painter, ceramics teacher, owner of Starry Night Art Studio Visit Website
Learn to patch your own clothes in this creative freeform hand mending class.
Visible Mending: Print and Patch
Teacher: Gennifer Majors
Dates: Aug 27th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens, Adults
Bring a piece of clothing to mend, or practice on one of our test pieces
Class Description: Learn how to customize and care for your well-loved clothes!
Create your own decorated fabric patch and then use it to visibly mend clothing with fun and easy sewing.
What to bring: A piece of clothing that needs repair or customizing. Practice fabric will be available if your clothes are already in perfect condition. Needle, thread, and other materials and tools will also be provided.
About the teacher: Gennifer Majors is a textile conservator for The Textile Museum in DC, where she has spent the past 6 years studying and stitching on historic fabrics from around the world. This has made her passionate about the fun, care, and magic that can be found in something as simple as a piece of clothing. She studied textile conservation at the University of Glasgow, and loves to make gifts for others that also allow her to learn new niche hobbies - she is currently learning braided rug making, stone carving, and metal gilding for a variety of belated birthday gifts.
Photography Basics with Ron Batcher
Photography Basics
Teacher: Ron Batcher
Dates: Aug 20th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Open to all ages and all camera types, including cell phone cameras
Bring a camera and learn how to take stunning photos and use all those professional settings
Class Description: Learn photography basics with any camera (camera phone, DSLR, point and shoot). Topics: Camera settings, composition, light, subject(s), focus, and useful photography apps. Handouts provided.
About the teacher: Ron Batcher, lifetime artist and entrepreneur Visit website
Create an original piece of abstract art by Identifying emotions and which colors, shapes, and textures reflect those emotions.
Emotional Expression Using Abstract Art
Teacher: Sarah Frost
Dates: Aug 13th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: City Park Building 665 E Potomac St, Brunswick, MD
Age: Teens and Adults
What to bring: yourself and an open mind
Class Description: Students will practice identifying emotions and which colors, shapes, and textures reflect those emotions. We will use a combination of pencils, crayons, and acrylic paint to create an abstract art piece. No prior art experience needed.
Gel Block Printmaking Art Class (free) - June 8th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Jon Knox
Description: Gel block printing is an experimental, layered, and just plain fun way to make prints! We use DIY stencils and improvised tools to create a type of monoprint, which means every print is unique. The washable tempera paint we use may stain light clothing, so paint clothes or dark colors is suggested. Students get to make-and-take their original works of art to be used for collages, cards, journals, or any kind of mixed-media projects.
Follow-Along Painting (free) - July 13th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Instructor: Michelle Moore
Description: All participants will make their own 11x14 acrylic painting of Loy Station covered bridge on canvas board. Come paint along with Michelle as she walks you step by step through how to paint the scene. Open to beginners or experienced painters. No skills or supplies necessary.
Digital Art (free) - August 10th, 2pm-4pm @ Brunswick Library
Name: Intro to Pixel Art (Lecture + Optional Lab)
Instructor: Amy Carroll
Portfolio: www.amyhollen.com
Description: Learn how to design characters, and create animations. Amy is a graphic designer and digital artist and has a wide range of skills from technical to artistic. She created the logo for the Brunswick Arts Council and is currently coding our members portal website. Bring your own laptop to run piskelapp.com (a free program).
Potomac River Scenery Sip n Paint Fundraiser ($45)
June 25th, 6:30pm-8:30pm @ Smoketown Brewing
Instructor: Catherine Vincent
Description: Come out for an evening of painting with local artist Catherine Vincent. The profits from this class go toward the Brunswick Arts Council to help us buy art supplies for community classes.
Paint on a pre-drawn canvas a riverside scene inspired by the Potomac river. This event is beginner friendly, all levels are welcome. Registration fee includes one beer/wine during event. Space is limited.
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