News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Adkins Arboretum has announced a series of botanical art programs taught by artists Sarah Saltus, Kelly Sverduk and Judy Thomas. Offering instruction in drawing and painting, the series engages both beginning and experienced artists in capturing the details of the natural world. Programs include: Colored Pencil with Mixed Media Sat., Aug. 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingQueen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts is pleased to present the second in our Eastern Shore, Heritage & History Series. “A Time and Place,” a shared experience of four writers, each with their own perspective on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Brent Lewis a native Eastern Shoreman with deep local roots, has published two nonfiction books […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s upcoming Oyster Gardening Workshop will provide participants with all the information and materials needed to grow oysters off their own dock. The program, consisting of an informational class and cage-building workshop, will be held next Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9am-noon in CBMM’s Van Lennep Auditorium. The […]
Continue ReadingInstructor Beth Hansen will teach the basics of spinning wool into yarn in this two part class. Have you ever thought about making your own yarn? Learn the basics of spinning wool into yarn using a drop spindle in this introductory class. Date: Saturday, April 1 and Saturday, April 15, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm […]
Continue ReadingST. MICHAELS, MD: Jenn Kuhn’s own introduction to the skills she teaches in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Women’s Woodworking Workshops came in her first days at boat-building school. Talk about a crash course. Kuhn, now the Shipyard Education Programs Manager, first offered the class at CBMM in 2012 while an apprentice in the Shipyard, […]
Continue ReadingRIDGELY, MD: Adkins Arboretum has announced the 2023 lineup for its popular Soup ’n Walk programs. Explore the Arboretum’s forest, meadows and wetland on a guided walk themed to the season, then enjoy a delicious lunch and a brief talk about nature and nutrition. Copies of recipes are provided. All gift shop purchases on these […]
Continue ReadingThe Fiber Arts Center Offers “Basic Sewing 101” Date: April 27, 2023 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Instructor: Priscilla Hodge Cost: Member $20.00/Non Member $25.00 Objective:To develop basic machine sewing skills. Class Description: Introduction to the wonderful world of sewing. Students will learn the basic parts of their sewing machines including how to thread their machine, […]
Continue ReadingREHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Come find your inner artist and register for the Rehoboth Art League’s “Getting in Touch with Your Painting Skills” with local artist Joe Terrone. This class is for beginners as well as more seasoned painters and will take place at the Rehoboth Art League on Wednesdays, September 21 through October 26, […]
Continue ReadingREHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Come to the Rehoboth Art League and enjoy the two-day class “Make Your Own Concertina Sketchbook and Fill It!” Spend Friday, September 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. assembling your own concertina (accordion fold) sketchbook with watercolor paper, backing board, and decorative papers for the covers. On Saturday, September 17 from […]
Continue ReadingREHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Painted screens are an authentic urban folk art created in Baltimore row house neighborhoods in 1913. Painted door screens provided an unobstructed view of the street to the row house owner, while the colorful images stopped people on the sidewalk from seeing in. Guest artist John Iampieri will teach this art […]
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