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• BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at Roland Park Presbyterian Church Gallery

  • Start
    20 Mar 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    05 May 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    4108 Roland Park Ave. Baltimore, MD 21210
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  The Baltimore Watercolor Society is pleased to announce:
  An Associate Member Exhibit at:
  Roland Park Presbyterian Church Gallery

  Due To Available Space, Registrants may submit up to Three paintings for this exhibit!

  Registration fee: $10.00

  No refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reason.)

  A 20% commission will be collected on all sales. Any applicable sales taxes will be paid by the buyer, the artist will be responsible to submit collected sales taxes to the State.

  Deadlines:
  Entries Due: March 6, 2023 or capacity is met, which ever comes first

  Drop Off Date:  1:00-3:00 PM March 20, 2023

  Exhibit Date: March 21- May 5, 2023

  Reception Date: March 24, 2023 5:00-7:00PM

  Pick up Date: May 5, 2023 9:00-11:00 AM

  • Please read the exhibit rules and regulations that apply to all of our Member's Exhibits. Please note: no nudes for this exhibit

  • For online registration visit:   www.bws.wildapricot.org  Make sure to sign in to the BWS website and then go to Public Events

  Location:

  Roland Park Presbyterian Church

  4801 Roland Ave

  Baltimore, Md. 21210

  
  

  Can't make the delivery time or dateline?

  Alternate drop-offs and times are available for this exhibit:

  Baltimore City and points North: Jennifer Murtha at

  jkmportraits@gmail.com

  Montgomery County, Northern Virginia: Ruth Lampi at rthlamp.gmail.com

  
  

  In Howard, Carol, Baltimore, Frederick Counties: David Drown contact at davdrown@comcast.net

  If you would like to volunteer to be an alternate drop off location please contact David Drown at davdrown@comcast.net

  
  

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• Make Your Photograph Work for You with Joyce Bell

  • Start
    23 Mar 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    24 Mar 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Make Your Photograph

  Work for You

  with

  Joyce Bell

  March 23rd-24th, 2023

  10:00am - 4:00pm

  The Hawthorne Center, Columbia MD

  
  

  Registration: 

  Members: January 4, 2023................10:00 a.m. $150

  Non-Members: January 18, 2023.........10:00 a.m. $185

  Not a member? 

  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year. To pay the member fee you must become a member then register for Joyce Bell's class.

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.

  Registration Deadline:  

  March 15th, unless the program is full prior to this date. 

  BWS is pleased to present local artist Joyce Bell teaching us how to work with our photos to create better paintings.
  

  WORKSHOP/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
  

  Making your photograph work for you!! Let’s take a photograph and play with the lighting to see if we can find a better view. Sometimes a few objects will need to be deleted for the betterment of the painting. There are a number of alternative approaches that can make the painting more exciting. Never forget the negative spaces, sometimes they are more important than the subject. When in doubt remember to refer to the principals of composition and design, that’s where your answers can be found.

  RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
  

  All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop/program)

  All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium. 

  
  

  
  

   
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  BIO

    JOYCE BELL - Joyce holds a Masters Degree in Art Education from Towson University. She taught art in the Baltimore County public schools for thirty years. In 1996 she was juried into the prestigious Baltimore Watercolor Society as an artists member. She served as Vice President for two years and then the Mid-Atlantic chair for the next five. She has won a number of awards for her watercolors. The Columbia Art Center recruited her to teach adult classes in watercolor in 2007 and they continue today. The Artist Gallery invited her to become a member in 2016 and soon after moved to 8197 Main St. Ellicott City. She is married and has two daughters. Art has been a main part of her life since the sixth grade! She Loves It !!

  

  
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES LIST AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

  Bring any watercolor supplies that you already have. The following is a suggested list of materials. I recommend you buy the highest quality products you can afford. 

  Paper:

   I recommend D’Arches 140lb. cold pressed watercolor paper. Please bring a 12 x 16 block of 100% cotton watercolor paper or a sheet of 12 x 16  100% cotton watercolor paper mounted on Gatorboard or some other waterproof board. One or two scrap pieces or watercolor paper will also be needed.

  Palette:

  There are many commercially made palettes that work well. I recommend the “John Pike”. Make sure that your palette has numerous compartments to hold your paint and large mixing areas

  Paints:

  Below is a suggested list of colors. Make sure that you have a warm and a cool of each of the primaries. Expand your palette by adding colors that you find visually appealing. Please use professional grade tube watercolors. Daniel Smith, Windsor and Newton, M Graham, and QOR are excellent. 

  I use tube Paints- Mostly Windsor Newton 15 ml

  Cad Yellow Pale

  Raw Sienna

  Quinacridone Gold

  Rose Madder Genuine

  Permanent Rose

  Perylene Red

  Permanent Alizarin Crimson

  Vermillion Orange

  Cad Orange

  Burnt Sienna

  Olive Green

  Permanent Sap Green

  Hookers Green

  Cerulean Blue

  Cobalt Blue

  French Ultramarine Blue

  Compose Blue

  Turquoise Blue

  Dioxazine Violet

  
  

  Brushes:

  Any brushes you already have will be fine for the workshop/program. I use Silver Black Velvet brushes (rounds 6,8 ,10 12, and 1 inch flat)

  Extra Supplies:

  Two plastic water containers , paper towels , drafting tape, Small Towel, Sketch Pad and Pencil

  No masking fluid is not required.

  Photographs:

  We will be painting from photographs. Bring at least 2 large photos  containing subjects that are of interest to you--landscapes, still life, and flowers etc.  When working from photographs , they should be at least 8.5” x 11”. You will learn more using your own photos but can use mine if you forget them.

  
  

  WORKSHOP/PROGRAM PRICE

  • The price for the workshop/program is $150.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists and Associates) and $185.00 for non-BWS members. This price includes 12 hours of instruction (minus lunch and brief breaks).
  • The class size is limited to 22 people, and the workshop/program cannot be split with another person.
  • Due to the high demand for workshops/ programs, all registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.
    
  • Please pay online if possible; The payment system allows the use of your Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop/program on your check.
  • Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  
  

  We anticipate that Covid-19 will continue to be an issue when this event is held. BWS understands that none of us like to wear a mask but we ask that you mask in consideration of the health compromised among us. Please be prepared to wear a mask in this public space during this workshop/program.

  
  

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. 

  Remember that these workshops/programs fill up very quickly. When filled, you can register on the waiting list.

  
  

  WAITING LIST

  
  

  • BWS maintains a workshop/program waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    
  • BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time.
  • You can join the waiting list if a workshop/program is filled.
  • You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.
  • We never know how many people will withdraw from the workshop/program. Some times there are no openings filled from the waiting list and sometimes there are 7 or 8 openings filled from the waiting list.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

  •  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund

  •  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund 

  •  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund 

  •  7 days = no refund

  • In the event of inclement weather, the workshop/program will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel.  If BWS cancels the workshop/program, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rated refund for those days that were cancelled.

  • Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
  • Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS Program Chair) at kleinstk@verizon.net
    

  LOCATION
  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
  
  6175 Sunny Spring
  Columbia, MD 21044-5623
  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  
  

  WORKSHOP/PROGRAM HOURS

  Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM on March 23rd and March 24th.
  Workshop/ Program instruction begins: 10:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM  

  A One-hour break for lunch will start when the instructor chooses. A bag lunch is suggested but there is a sandwich shop nearby.

  Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

  Participants can leave their supplies in the Hawthorne center. It is recommended that you take anything of value with you. BWS has rented the facility for the 2 days of program. The Hawthorne Center, The Columbia Association and the Baltimore Watercolor Association will not be held liable or responsible for any losses.

  Payments are preferred on line, but if you send a check, please have it made out to BWS and reference Joyce Bell Program to:

  Dana Kleinsteuber BWS Program Chair

  4018 Twilight Grove Ct.

  Ellicott City, MD 21042

  
  

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• March 2023 Signature Artist Jurying

  • When
    25 Mar 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Semi-Annual Jurying for Signature Artist Status. Associate and non-BWS artists are welcome.  

  Applicants must reside in the Mid-Atlantic Region: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia

  
  

  Registration due by March 9, 2023 at 11:00PM.

  The jury will meet on March 25, 2023 and decision letters mailed within two weeks from the jury date. 

  DUE TO COVID, JURYING IS ONLINE ONLY.

  Register online here (BWS website) and upload four samples of your work (meeting criteria in pdf below).  Files must be high resolution (300dpi) jpeg format, 1950 pixels (or 6.5 inches) on the longer dimension, RGB. 

  PLEASE Click here to download a pdf containing information about the jurying process and evaluation criteria.     Important Information and Guidelines.

  Email jury chair with questions.

  kathyrgardiner@gmail.com

  
  

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• "Mid-Tone Crisis - Ink First" with Joe Cibere

  • Start
    03 Apr 2023
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    06 Apr 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
  • Spaces left
    2

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  DEADLINE TO REGISTER

    MARCH 27th

  
  

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  "Mid-Tone Crisis - Ink First"

  with

  Joe Cibere

  April 3rd - 6th, 2023

  
  

  There are 2 more spaces left for this workshop

  Do you struggle with depth and dimension in your paintings? Are you lost in a mire of mid-tones? 
  Then check out the article about our workshop instructor, Joe Cibere, in “Watercolor Artist” Magazine February 2019 issue, and sign up to learn not only a new technique, but how to use value to turn your photos into dynamic paintings.

  Using ink qualifies as "Water media Art"

  The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with the internationally respected watercolor artist Joe Cibere.

  The workshop will begin Monday, April 3rd and continue through

  Thursday April 6th, 2023 at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia, MD.
  

  
  

  Registration: 

  Members: January 7th 2023................10:00 a.m. $425

  Non-Members: January 21st 2023.......10:00 a.m. $475

  Not a member? 

  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
  www.bws.wildapricot.organd go to Public Events. 

  Registration Deadline:  March 27th 2023, unless the program is full prior to this date. 

   

  
  

  
  

  BIO

  Joe Cibere is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society and his painting style demonstrates his love of nature and wilderness. His "abstract realism" paintings integrate strong design and balance with a sense of illusion. He has appeared in "Watercolor Magazine" and in the International Artists book "The Watercolor Sky and Cloud Techniques of 23 International Artists". He is also in the book "Splash 20" and the 2019 February issue of "Watercolor Artist" magazine. His Studio is at Channel Islands, RoomR5 in Old Town Camarillo, CA. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
  

  RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
  

  All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)

  All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium. 

  "As a watercolor instructor for many years, I’ve discovered that some students fall into the trap of what I call “mid-tone crisis”. No white paper left and they don’t know where to put their darks, a mid-tone mess! My super-simple technique for curing this is to use a 3-value NOTAN study to take the guesswork out of the design and painting process. How cool!"

  
  

  
  

  The design above was done using the process of “NOTAN” to see the shapes defined by light & dark values. The final was painted with waterproof India ink so all that’s left to do is to paint the mid-tone color. I’ve had great results with my art using this method. We’ll also paint with a special semi-waterproof ink that breaks down into several colors 4-day Watercolor Workshop

  "The challenge is to know when to stop and let the medium take over. That’s why the most successful paintings seem almost effortless," Joe asserts. "I always look forward to interacting with art patrons and other artists for feedback about the creative process & affirm that visual expression is one of life’s greatest joys.
  

  www.joeciberewatercolors.com
  

   

   

  

  
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES LIST AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

   This is a suggested list and only a guide...

  Joe's Palette

  Most of my paints are M. Graham A couple are Daniel Smith or Holbein.  If in doubt, a warm and cool hue of red, yellow and blue, plus Paynes grey or a dark neutral tint

  Materials you might want to try, i.e. Inks, colored pencils, markers, crayons, pastels and on and on....

  Paper: 11x15 140# cold press watercolor pad (I use Strathmore (Brown Cover) If not on a block, bring a board to tape paper to it

  Palette: Whatever you have as long it has a large mixing area

  Watercolor Brushes: (Synthetics are fine) 1/2” - 1.5“ Flats Small, medium and large rounds

  Medium Large Dagger Brush

  Stuff: Spray bottle

  Atomizer/Mister

  Plastic palette knife

  Scissors

  Water Container 

  Masking tape (no blue)

  Salt

  Plastic wrap

  Paper towels. sponge, rag

  Red Prismacolor COL-ERASE pencil

  Sketchbook: Whatever size you have

  Sharpies - small, medium, large

  reg. pencils, something to sketch with

  kneaded eraser

  Chopsticks

  Household Bleach, small bottle or container

  Acrylic Ink: (important)

  Daler Rowney FW Sepia

  Daler Rowney FW Indigo

  Daler Rowney  FW White

  Waterproof Ink: (important)

  Speedball Super Black India Ink

  Fountain Pen Ink: (Important)
  

  Robert Oster Signature Fountain Pen Ink. The color is "Graphite" - you can order this on    www.jetpens.com, penboutique.com 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Calligraphy Pen:  Holder and Nib

  Any inexpensive calligraphy pen, preferably a wide nib Nib holder and nib. (the nibs usually come in a set with the holder)

  OR

  1 x Automatic Pen # 3A (1/4")  you can order this from www.paperinkarts.com 

  This is a flat metal 1/4" nib with pen 

  
  

  Drawing is a given. Design is everything. Failure is just feedback.

  This materials list is a guide only. If you have materials that are close to the suggested ones please bring them and we can decide if you need to add anything. However, the paper is important and I recommend it be used for desired results. Fabriano, Arches, Strathmore (brown cover etc. are OK too...
  

  
  

  WORKSHOP PRICE

  • The price for the workshop is $425.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists and Associates) and $475.00 for non-BWS members.
  • The class size is limited to 20 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
  • Due to the high demand for workshops, all registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.
    
  • Please pay online if possible; The payment system allows the use of your Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Sabine Yeager at
  • 11315 Maplewood Drive 
  • Ridgely, MD 21660
  •  Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.

  • Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  
  

  We anticipate that Covid-19 will continue to be an issue when this event is held. BWS will be following Howard County guidelines in our event regarding wearing masks. Please be prepared to wear a mask in this public space during this workshop.

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. 

  Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can register on the waiting list.

  WAITING LIST

  • 
    
  • BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    
  • BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time 
  • You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled.
  • You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

  •  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund

  •  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund 

  •  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund 

  •  7 days = no refund

  • In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel.  If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

  • Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
  • Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Sabine Yeager at bwsworkshops.sabineyeager@gmail.com

  LOCATION
  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
  
  6175 Sunny Spring
  Columbia, MD 21044-5623
  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  
  

  WORKSHOP HOURS

  Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM on the first day April 3rd.

  April 3rd.
  Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and ends at 4:00 PM

  April 4th, 5th and 6th doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM  

  One-hour break for lunch
  Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

  Payments are preferred on line, but if you send a check, please have it made out to: 

  Baltimore Watercolor Society

  Sabine Yeager, BWS Workshops Chair

  3115 Maplewood Drive

  Ridgely, MD 21660

  reference Joe Cibere Workshop on your check

  
  

  
  

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• An Evening Demo with Joe Cibere "Mid-Tone Crisis, ink First"

  • When
    06 Apr 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring Columbia, MD
  • Spaces left
    30

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  An Evening Demo

  with

  Joe Cibere, NWS

  
  

  "Mid-Tone Crisis, Ink First"

  
  

  April 6th, 2023

  7:00 – 9:00 pm 

  at the Hawthorne Center

  6175 Sunny Spring

  Columbia, MD 21044

  
  

  
  Do you struggle with depth and dimension in your paintings? Are you lost in a mire of mid-tones? 
  Then check out the article about our workshop instructor, Joe Cibere, in “Watercolor Artist” Magazine February 2019 issue, and sign up to learn not only a new technique, but how to use value to turn your photos into dynamic paintings.

  Using ink qualifies as "Water media Art"
  

  The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature internationally respected watercolor artist Joe Cibere for an evening program on Thursday, April 6th at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia, MD.

  All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium. 

  Joe: "As a watercolor instructor for many years, I’ve discovered that some students fall into the trap of what I call “mid-tone crisis”. No white paper left and they don’t know where to put their darks, a mid-tone mess! My super-simple technique for curing this is to use a 3-value NOTAN study to take the guesswork out of the design and painting process. How cool!"

  
  

  
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION:

  BWS Members & their Guests: February 26, 2023.....10:00 a.m.
  

  Non-members: March 12th, 2023............................10:00 a.m.

  Not a Member? Consider becoming an Associate 

  $30 for all BWS members

  $40 for guests and public
  

  Remember that these popular events sell out fast

  Registration ends March 27th, 2023 or when the event is full

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
  

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.

  Due to the high demand for workshops and Evening Programs, all registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  Date: April 6th, 2023 (Thursday), from 7:00 – 9:00 pm (building opens at 6:30 m)
  

  • Price: $30 for all BWS members and $40 for guests and public; no refunds (except in the case of the event being cancelled for weather or other reason.)
    
  • Please pay online if possible with your Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Sabine Yeager at the address below. Please enter the name of the program on your check.
    
  • For online registration, visit www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.
  • Participants will be limited to 50 people. 
  • The program will take place at The Hawthorn Center in Hickory Ridge, Columbia, MD.  6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD  21044.  
  • Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  
  

   
  

  
  

  BIO

  Joe Cibere is a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society and his painting style demonstrates his love of nature and wilderness. His "abstract realism" paintings integrate strong design and balance with a sense of illusion. He has appeared in "Watercolor Magazine" and in the International Artists book "The Watercolor Sky and Cloud Techniques of 23 International Artists". He is also in the book "Splash 20" and the 2019 February issue of "Watercolor Artist" magazine. His Studio is at Channel Islands, RoomR5 in Old Town Camarillo, CA. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  If you are sending a check, please mail it to the address below and reference Joe Cibere.

  Sabine Yeager, Workshops Chair

  Mail checks to: 

  11315 Maplewood Dr.

  Ridgely, MD 21660

  Email: bwsworkshops.sabineyeager@gmail.com

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• BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2023

  • When
    17 Apr 2023
  •  
    6:45 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    Two Bus Pickup Locations: Security Park & Ride/Deereco Park & Ride
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Bus Trip to American Watercolor Society Exhibition in NYC - April 17, 2023

  Come with us to see the paintings (13 of them from our fabulous BWS artists) which were accepted into the most prestigious exhibition in the U.S.

  Mask Policy will be in place on the bus for your safety in close quarters and to protect any in our midst at high risk or with families at high risk of respiratory illnesses.

  Available to BWS members and the public. You may invite one guest.  Guests are paid for by the participant making the registration.  

  Registration opens for BWS Signature, Life, and Associate Members on March 1, 2023.

  Public registration begins March 15, 2023.

  Registration closes on April 9th or when full, whichever comes first. 

  Monday, April 17, 2023; 6:45 am - 11:00 pm. 2 bus pickup locations on a chartered Gunther Bus.

  • Arrive at 6:45 am at the Security Park & Ride at the end of I-70 at exit 94 off the Baltimore Beltway, with prompt departure at 7:00 am.  
    An undetermined coordinator will check people in at the Security Park & Ride.
  • Arrive at 7:15 am at the Timonium Park & Ride, Deereco Road between Timonium and Padonia Roads, with prompt departure at 7:30 am.
    Sharon Morell will check people in at the Deereco Park & Ride.

  The bus will arrive at the Salmagundi Club about 11:30 am. You will have some free time until the Salmagundi opens at 1:00 pm. There are several good restaurants on University Place, one block east of where the bus drops us off in front of Salmagundi Club. Also the Strand Bookstore is nearby at 828 Broadway and 12th Street. You may want to have your main meal at lunchtime due to our early departure time and no dinner stop.
  

  Promptly at 2:40 pm the Bus will transport you from the Salmagundi Club to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the MET) at 1000 5th Avenue at 82nd St.
  MET Admission: Adult: $30, Senior: $22, Student: $17. NOTE: These museum fees are not included in the BWS event fee. 

  Another option to visit in the area is the Guggenheim Museum, several blocks away at 1071 5th Avenue, between 88th and 89th. You may grab a quick bite at a local restaurant in the area, at a cafe in the MET or buy something from a Food Truck in front of the MET. The MET closes at 5:00 pm. 

  Board the bus at the MET at 5:45 pm for a prompt departure from the Metropolitan at 6:00 pm. The bus will be waiting in front of the Museum for the return to Baltimore. IMPORTANT: If you are not on the bus by 6:00 pm at the MET, we will assume that you have made other plans to return to Baltimore. You MUST INFORM the Trip Organizer if you will NOT be returning to Baltimore on our bus. This is critical!

  Drop off:
  

  • Deereco Park and Ride at 10:30 pm
  • Security Park and Ride at 11:00 pm

  Deadline for registration: April 3rd OR until the bus is full, whichever comes first.

  Cancellation Policy: 

  75% refunds if notified on or before March 27, 2023. 

  50% refund if notified March 28 through April 9, 2023.

  No refund starting April 10, 2023

  Important: Registration is dependent upon reading and agreeing to the Release and Indemnity" waiver that is included on the Registration form.

  Cost: $75 per person
  

  Please direct questions to Sherry Morell, 
  

  slmorell12@gmail.com

  443-465-1863

  
  

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• FREE Tour Given by Mary Whyte of her We The People Exhibition

  • When
    21 Apr 2023
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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    The National Museum of the U.S. Army, 1775 Liberty Dr,. Fort Belvoir, VA
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  FREE Tour Given by Mary Whyte

  of her Exhibition

  We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America

  
  

  National Museum of the United States Army

  1775 Liberty Drive

  Fort Belvoir, VA

  Friday April 21, 2023
  from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  
  

  
  

  Member Registration Opens March 14, 2023 .........10:00 a.m.

  Members may register one guest.

  Non-Member Registration Opens March 28, 2023------10:00 a.m.
  unless the event fills before this date.

  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

  For online registration Visit: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. It is recommended you login before registering for the event.

  Not a Member? Consider joining.

  Associate Membership $30/year

   

  

  BWS was offered a special opportunity for 20 people to have a tour with Mary Whyte. She will show us her exhibition of 50 portraits of veterans. There is one from each state. Some of you may have seen the paintings, but her discussion will add understanding of how and why she chose to create this unique collection. The Paintings are exceptional and you will want to see them more than once. 

  We can only offer this opportunity to 20 people so we need to get a count of who will be coming. Registration is required. Members are allowed to register one guest.

  You need to arrange your own transportation to the National U.S. Army Museum in Fort Belvoir, VA (address above) and meet at the specified location on April 21st at 11:00AM. The museum is located outside the Fort Belvoir Army Base gate. The location where we will meet will be sent to you in the reminder emails April 15th, 19th, and 20th. The groups tickets will be distributed at that time. Tickets are required.  It is approximately an hour to an hour and twenty minutes drive, depending on the traffic, from Ellicott City to the Army Museum on Ft Belvoir. Car pooling is encouraged.

  
  

  For more information on Mary Whyte and her Exhibition visit her website

  www.marywhyte.com
  

  Planning your visit:

  • Transportation. The Museum is located at 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA. Free parking is available at the Museum for cars and limited parking for buses available on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • Security: The Museum entrance is located outside the gates of Fort Belvoir. Photo IDs are not required.

  • Ticketing. Please have either a digital or physical copy of your ticket(s) available when you reach the Museum. Groups are required to have one ticket per visitor. You will be given your ticket when we meet as a group.

  • Visitor Policies. To expedite security screening, avoid bringing items that you will not need during your visit. 
  • • Tobacco. The Museum and the campus are tobacco free.
    • Food and Drink. Food and drink may not be brought into the Museum except for water bottles which can be filled after entering and for nursing parents with milk or formula. Food and drink can be purchased and consumed at the Museum’s café. 
    • Photography. Please note that flash photography and selfie sticks are prohibited within the Museum. 
    • Policies: Visit our website for a complete list of visitor policies. 

    
    

  • Accessibility. Review our accessibility information on how to best enjoy your visit.

  
  

  Visit theNMUSA.org and check out the latest Covid-19 information, Tips for Your Visit, Directions and Parking and FAQs. 

  For online registration Visit: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. It is recommended you login before registering for the event.

  
  

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• Free Pet Portrait Demonstration with Caitlin Leline Hatch

  • When
    05 May 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
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  Free Pet Portrait Demonstration 

  with Caitlin Leline Hatch
  

  
  

  Friday May 5 th 2023
  from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  
  

  on Zoom

  Member Registration Opens February 5th 2023 .........10:00 a.m.

  This is a BWS members only benefit

  Member Fee:$0

  
  

  For online registration, visit: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.

  
  

  Not a Member? Consider joining.

  Associate Membership $30/year

   

  
  

  
  

  BWS has a limited zoom capacity that can be expanded if we know to expect more participants. All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the demonstration. Members who are there will be the first to see the demonstration and be able to ask questions of Caitlin

  Participants will have access to the video for 60 Days.

  
  

  
  

  Baltimore Watercolor Society ZOOM Meeting

  Demo by award winning, Wisconsin artist, Caitlin Leline Hatch, MWS, WWS

  
  

  In her demo, Caitlin will demonstrate her award winning skill by doing a portrait of a Dog. After she paints Caitlin will answer the questions entered in the chat.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Compass- Caitlin Leline Hatch

  
  

  Bring Home  the Cows - Caitlin Leline Hatch- Best Landscape-Plein Air Magazine's 12th Annual $33,000 Plein Air Salon Art Competition 2022

  
  

  Ivy- Caitlin Leline Hatch

  
  

  
  

  Last of the Snow Melt - Caitlin Leline Hatch

  
  

  Golden in the Garden - Caitlin Leline Hatch

  
  

  Waiting Patiently - Caitlin Leline Hatch - First Place NWWS 82nd International Exhibition

  
  

  Artist Caitlin Leline Hatch

  Caitlin Leline’s interest in art started in childhood, as she can’t recall a time when she wasn’t drawing. She grew up on a small farm on the peninsula of Wisconsin with a herd of horses just outside her door. The rural countryside has been her source of inspiration and joy. There is a hidden beauty in capturing everyday subjects.
  
  After receiving a B.A. in Art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Leline now resides in Southwest Wisconsin with her husband and two children. Leline’s family owns and operates a dairy farm and creamery where they make artisan cheese seasonally. uplandscheese.com

  Farm life continues to influence Leline’s art and she spends her time capturing the color, beauty and energy of her surroundings in her watercolor paintings.

  
  

  Visit her website www.lelineartstudio.com to see more of her art,

  
  

  For online registration, visit: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.

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• 2023 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air

  • When
    09 May 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Elkridge Furnace Inn, 5745 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075
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  Plein Air and Luncheon at Historic Elkridge Furnace Inn

  5745 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075

  Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 10AM - 4PM

  You are invited to join us for an outdoor Spring Plein Air Event & Member Luncheon!  

  Join Us and Enjoy Your Time with BWS Artists and Friends.

  Enjoy lunch outdoors in a gorgeous tent and soak in the beauty!

  There are twelve acres of vista, gardens, and the Patapsco River. Bring your easel and your own supplies -- plein air painting is encouraged! Feel free to just sketch if you prefer. You might want to take photographs of the views to inspire future paintings.

  Stay all day (10am - 4pm) or just join us for lunch. Lunch will be served at 12: 30pm.

  Time:

  • Doors open at 9:45am
  • Check-in at 10am
  • Lunch, served at 12:30pm
  • Paint out ends at 3:45pm
  • We must vacate the premises by 4pm

  Cost: $51 each - Members and Guests

  Registration and all payments must be received by April 24th. 

  Register and pay online.

  Cancellation policy: 

  • You may cancel through April 18th and receive a 75% refund.
  • Cancellations between April 19 and April 24 will receive a 50% refund.

  Questions: Karenschuster@verizon.net 

  
  

  Seasonal Menu

  (Menu below can be adjusted if unforeseen circumstances dramatically affect the price of food.)

  Breakfast Bite

  Signature Golden Beet & Black Walnut Muffins and Fruit Boats

  Chef Prepared "Farm to Table" boxed Lunch

  Whole Grain Croissant with Chicken Salad

  Greens of the Moment Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  Quinoa Salad with corn and black beans

  (Note: A vegetarian or gluten free boxed lunch can be provided with advanced notice.)

  Beverage Station – Throughout our scheduled time
  at Elkridge Furnace Inn

  Coffee, Hot Tea, Lemonade, Iced Herbal Tea and a Water Dispenser

  Event Protocol:

  • Per Howard County Law: Smoking is prohibited in all Buildings, Event Tents, Porches, and Balconies and within 25 feet of all historic structures and building entrances. 
  • No alcohol can be brought onto or consumed within the Elkridge Furnace Inn Complex Property. Alcohol found on the property that was not provided by the caterer, can be confiscated. 
  • No outside food or beverages. Reminder the beverage station is open all day.

  Download flier for event here

  Download 25 Supplies for Plein Air - if you are new to plein air painting

  Location:

  Elkridge Furnace Inn
  5745 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075

  
  

  Download Driving directions here.

  Online payments can be made with a Credit Card. Although BWS prefers on-line payments, you may make out a check to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mail it to:

  Karen Schuster - Member Luncheon
  6612 Towering Oak Path
  Columbia, MD 21044

  Questions should be directed to Karen Schuster. 

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• Plein Air Painting with Matt Fenton at Benjamin Banneker State Park

  • When
    20 May 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    300 Oella Ave. Catonsville, MD 21234 (Benjamin Banneker Historical Park)
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  Plein Air Painting 

  with Matt Fenton

  
  

  Saturday May 20th 2023
  from 10 AM to 4:00 PM

  
  

  at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park

  300 Oella Avenue

  Catonsville, MD 21228

  
  

  
  

  Member Registration Opens February 24th 2023 10:00 a.m.
  

  Member Fee: $65

  Non-Member Registration Opens March 10th 2023 at 10:00

  Non-Member Fee: $95

  Not a Member? Consider joining.

  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year. To pay the member fee you must first become a member then register for Matt Fenton's class. This can be done easily online at the BWS website.

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION OR TO BECOME A MEMBER VISIT:

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events to register for the class under upcoming events. To become a member go to the members Info section then Join us section.

  
  

  Registration Deadline:  

  May 5th 2023, unless the program is full prior to this date. 
  

  Raindate: May 27th 2023

  
  

  Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with Matt Fenton
  

  
  

  We are pleased to have artist Matt Fenton conduct this watercolor Plein air workshop. He has exhibited throughout Maryland, as well as in New York and other mid-Atlantic states. Matt is a Signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society. He paints with impressionist brushwork in his Plein air work both in oil as well as watercolor. 

  
  

  On May20 he will conduct a workshop focusing on plein air painting in watercolor at the Benjamin Banneker Historic Site located between Catonsville and Ellicott City.

  
  

  Participants will learn how Matt approaches plein air painting from choosing a scene for good composition, planning the painting, and when to stop. A few tools to use for good composition will be discussed, including rule of thirds, the Golden Ratio and use of roads, fields rows, and/or other linear features to lead the viewer’s eyes into the picture’s focal point.

  
  

  Matt says a little preparation is recommended. After identifying the subject, draw one or two thumbnails to observe the composition before beginning to paint. Then begin drawing the main shapes in pencil directly on the watercolor paper before applying colors, which are difficult to lift or remove.

  
  

  "As artists we aim to capture the spirit and atmosphere of the subject. As Plein air artists, our subject is part of the landscape that we choose to paint. We are most successful when we simplify by paying attention to the overall composition, adding detail sparingly to enhance the composition."

  
  

  
  

  Matt Fenton - Bio 
  

  
  

  Matthew Fenton, who goes by Matt, is a Plein air landscape artist based in Maryland. His work can be defined as impressionistic realism. You can find his website at  Matt Fenton 4.com

  As a retired civil engineer and the son of a portrait artist, Matt has lived his life oriented toward the visual. He is just as inspired by painting cityscapes, bridges, historic sites and railroad scenes, as he is by painting water scenes and pastoral landscapes. Matt continually strives to grow as an artist. His favorite media are oil and watercolor.   

  Matt has taught plein air and landscape painting as a CCBC adjunct professor in Baltimore County’s Adult Enrichment program. He enjoys bringing to his students his love and joy of painting the outdoor environment, and takes pleasure in applying his experience and education to help solve common problems and issues encountered by artists.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Recommended Materials

  Paints: Brands: Use artist's quality paints from Winsor & Newton. The pigments or colors listed below are staining. Other brands such as Daniel Smith or Holbein, etc. are equally good. If possible avoid student grade paints like Winsor Newton’s Cotman, Sakura Koi, etc.

  Pigments

  Winsor Yellow, Raw Sienna, Opera Rose, Winsor Red, Hookers Green, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Violet, Winsor Blue (Red Shade),  Winsor Blue (Blue Shade), Paynes Gray, (I occasionally use China White and Pro White - opaque white for occasional touch up or to make snow effect with an old toothbrush)

  Palette: A medium size portable palette that has sufficient mixing area.

  Paper: Arches Cold Press, 140 pound watercolor blocks or watercolor paper mounted on boards. Gesso boards for watercolor are also acceptable

  Easel: Portable outdoor easel suitable for watercolor

  Towels: Cloth rag or paper towels (Bounty or blue shop towels)

  Brushes: Bring your own watercolor brushes, or buy the following: sable or synthetic round #’s 2 & 6, 1/4-inch and 1-inch flat. A 2-inch wash brush is optional.

  Pencils: HB, 2H Pencil sharpener, White eraser

  Miscellaneous: full Water container, Sketch journal, old toothbrush

  Optional: Drafting lead holder Leads, HB, 2H, 4H or higher Drafting lead sharpener, sponge, ‘Magic Eraser’ sponge, portable outdoor chair or stool, camping table tor paints, old toothbrush, masking tape, Tissues, and Umbrella to either put into the ground or on your easel to protect you from the sun.

  Don’t forget to bring a hat, sunscreen, your lunch and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists!

  
  

  
  

  WORKSHOP PRICE

  • The price for the workshop is $65 for BWS members (Signature Artists and Associates) and $95 for non-BWS members.
  • The class size is limited to 21 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
  • Please pay online if possible; The payment system allows the use of your Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Dana Kleinsteuber at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.

  LOCATION

  The workshop will take place at

   at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park
  300 Oella Avenue
  Catonsville, MD 21228

  • Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. 

  Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can register on the waiting list.

  
  

  WAITING LIST
  

  • BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    
  • BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time 
  • You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled.
  • You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • • BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

    •  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90%   refund

    •  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund 

    •  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund 

    •  7 days = no refund

    • Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
    • Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to Dana Kleinsteuber (BWS Program Chair) at kleinstk@verizon.net
    
    
  • In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is set for May27th. If BWS cancels the workshop and the rain date, then all paid registrants will receive a full refund.
  • Check this website for changes, updates and new information.

  
  

  Please direct questions to our Program Chair

  Dana Kleinsteuber at kleinstk@verizon.net

  
  

  or by phone (410 ) 917-7935 cell phone

  
  

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• Submit Applications for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition

  • Start
    02 Jun 2023
  • End
    02 Aug 2023
  • Location
    Online via CaFÉ system (callforentry.org)

  

  
  

  Open for entries June 2, 2023 - August 2, 2023

  
  

  Juror of selection and awards:  

  Alexis Lavine  (NWS, TWSA) 

  
  

  
  

  Exhibition October 6, 2023 - January 15, 2024

  
  

  Arts Barn and Kentlands Mansion Galleries

  311 and 320 Kent Square Road

  Gaithersburg, MD  20878

  
  

  Apply on CaFÉ at http://www.callforentry.org

  
  

  A detailed prospectus will be made available about one month prior to the opening date of the call for entries.

  Entry Fee: Members $30, Non-Members $35

  
  

  Awards:  The BWS Mid-Atlantic Awards Committee is coordinating with sponsors and preparing the awards program for the 2023 Exposition.  Details of awards will be announced prior to the opening of the Call for Entries on June 2.  A list of awards given in the 2022 Exposition can be found at the link below. 

  
  

  Notification to accepted artists:  Sept 1, 2023

  Drop-off of accepted paintings:  Oct  2, 2023, 10am-2pm

  Reception and award presentation:  Nov 12, 2023, 2-4pm

  Painting pickup:  Jan 16, 2024, 10am-noon

  
  

  A 35% commission will be taken on sold paintings

  
  

  Questions can emailed to BWSMidAtl@gmail.com
  

  
  

  You may view works and information from the previous exhibition by visiting the BWS website  2022 Mid-Atlantic
  
  

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• FREE Presentation: Entering Shows Simplified with Stacy Lund Levy

  • When
    06 Jun 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
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  Entering Shows Simplified 

  with Stacy Lund Levy
  

  
  

  Tuesday June 6, 2023
  from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  
  

  on Zoom

  Member Registration Opens March 10th 2023 .........10:00 a.m.

  This is a BWS members only benefit

  Member Fee: $0

  
  

  For online registration Visit: www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. It is recommended you login before registering for the event.

  Not a Member? Consider joining.

  Associate Membership $30/year

   

  BWS has a limited zoom capacity that can be expanded if we know to expect more participants. All registered participants will be sent the Zoom link before the program. Members who are there will be the first to see the presentation and be able to ask Stacy questions.

  Participants will have access to the video for 90 Days.

  
  

  Baltimore Watercolor Society ZOOM Meeting

  Demo by award winning, Maryland artist, Stacy Lund Levy, AWS, BWS, PWS, PWCS

  
  

  In her program, Stacy will discuss how to photograph, resize and prepare your art for a show. She will discuss dealing with the Cafe entry system and general information needed to enter a show successfully.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Artist Stacy Lund Levy

  Artist and Baltimore native, Stacy Lund Levy has been creating art in many forms since kindergarten. She earned an undergraduate degree from Hood College in Biochemistry as well as a Masters Degree at The Johns Hopkins Art as Applied to Medicine program. Combining her natural artistic talents with her intellectual interest in anatomy and science, she initially worked as a medical illustrator. Stacy then opted to establish Lund Art Studios, a career move that enabled her to take on a variety of clients both locally and nationally, and also to jury shows, teach classes and workshops, give demonstrations, and exhibit her artwork.
  

  
  

  Visit her website www.bakerstudio.org/portfolios/stacy-lund-levy  OR her Instagram link www.instagram.com/artorangutan/ to see more of her art.

  For online registration, visit: 
  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events.

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• Faces and Figures with Alicia Farris

  • Start
    19 Jun 2023
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    22 Jun 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
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  "Faces and Figures"

  with

  Alicia Farris

  June 19th - 22nd, 2023

  Registration: 

  Members: March 25th 2023................10:00 a.m. $450

  Non-Members: April 8th 2023.............10:00 a.m. $500

  Not a member? 

  Consider becoming an Associate Member for $30/year

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:
  www.bws.wildapricot.organd go to Public Events. 

  Registration Deadline:June 12th   2023, unless the program is full prior to this date.

  The Baltimore Watercolor Society is excited to feature a workshop with the internationally respected watercolor artist Alicia Farris.

  The workshop will begin Monday June 19 and continue through Thursday June 22nd, 2023 at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia, MD. 

  
  

   
  

  
  

  BIO

   

  ALICIA FARRIS, Painter of Life, Workshop Instructor

  Alicia Farris adores sharing her passion for watercolor as she sees a sort of magic in the medium. She helps inspire her students to use color and light to paint a story from their hearts,not merely what their eyes see.    

  Alicia is an award-winning artist and instructor whose work has been included and recognized in numerous National and  International exhibits.

  She recently received HonorableMention in the American Artists Professional League 91stAnnual Grand National Exhibit at the Salmagundi Club inNew York City.    

  Her work was also chosen one of 170 works of 1600 entries worldwide for inclusion in the 2021 Women in Watercolor International Competition, was included in the International Exhibition of Watercolor West, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Mark Arts National Exhibition and Southern Watercolor Society exhibits in 2022.

  Alicia has been published in Missouri Life, Signature, and Watercolor Artist Magazines. Alicia won first place in the reader’s competition and was featured with an interview inThe Art of Watercolour International magazine published inFrance and distributed to 36 countries.    

  She is signature member of multiple watercolor societies, including National Watercolor Society, Watercolor Honor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, Southern, Southwestern, Missouri and St. Louis Watercolor Societies. 

  Alicia was extremely honored to have been commissioned by Touché Design Co. to create 9 large acrylic works for the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C.

  See more of Alicia’s work, and follow her artistic journey by visiting her website:https://www.afarris.com​

  
  

  
  

  
  

  WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
  

  FACES and FIGURES with Alicia Farris
  

  Alicia Farris will share her studies of the human face and figure in this four-day watercolor workshop.  Using Alicia’s characteristic loose and colorful style, you will learn techniques to portray not just a likeness, more importantly, the personality and emotion of the human face or a subject.  Students will benefit from demonstrations as well as discussion, individual and group critiques.

  This class is intended for the painter who has at least a basic command of the watercolor medium; portrait painting is not a prerequisite. 

  Sample photos for the first day will be supplied to all students who register along with the supply list.  Students will have the opportunity to work from supplied photos or from their own photo if they wish during the workshop. 

  RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE:
  

  All levels (basic knowledge & some previous experiences strongly recommended to benefit from this workshop)

  All levels are welcome but students should have an understanding of the watercolor medium. 
  

  
  

  
  

  SUPPLIES LIST AND PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

  
  

  SUPPLIES FOR “FACES AND FIGURES IN WATERCOLOR” Taught by Alicia Farris

  Paper - 2-3 pieces of 300lb or 140lb Arches or Fabriano– 22” x 30” hot press paper (I’ll demo on 11” x 15” quarter sheets or half sheets)

  Pad of “cheap” practice paper for testing color mixes You may substitute stretched cold press 140lb paper for hot press, but I will be working on hot press paper, as it works much better with this technique.

  Paint No worries if you don’t have these exact colors. I will be using some or all of the following colors, most of which are transparent: Alizarin Crimson

  Scarlett Lake (W and N)

  Quinacridone Rose Deep (American Journey)

  Yellow Ochre Raw Sienna (Winsor Newton)

  Burnt Sienna (Winsor Newton)

  Indanthrone Blue (Qor, Daniel Smith or American Journey)

  Ultramarine Blue Peacock Blue (American Journey or Holbein)

  Cobalt Turquoise (Da Vinci or Holbein) or Cobalt Turquise Light (Winsor Newton)

  Hookers Green

  Mineral Violet (American Journey or Holbein)

  Watercolor brushes

  Any brushes that you like that come to a nice point. I use Silver Black Velvet brushes from Silver Ltd. Company. I recommend a #6 or #8 round, and a #12, #14 or #16 round . You’ll start with and use the larger size throughout most of the painting. You might also wish to bring a slightly stiffer, small flat brush for lifting. I like the Silver Monza flat for this.

  Misc.

  Table easel 

  Preferably adjustable palette with large mixing area. Can be a white plastic plate -not Styrofoam 

  Paper box of tissues, Paper towels, or I prefer an old towel

  Large cup or plastic container for water, divided food storage containers work great.

  Clips and board or ½ inch foam core board for painting surface

  Masking tape if you are using 140lb. paper

  Pencil and sketchbook

  Gum or white eraser (Moo eraser is wonderful)

  Photos for subject matter

  ** **You will receive the photos for demo paintings as you will be freer with color and more relaxed painting someone unfamiliar. I prefer that you start with one of the supplied subjects or one of your own of someone you don’t know.

  Day 1 will be elements of faces and a value study. Please come to class with at least one subject drawn and ready to paint. You will also have the opportunity to try the techniques on subject matter from your own photo, or you may choose to paint more of my supplied subjects.

  Please plan your drawing with composition in mind and so that the image takes up the majority of the page. (when doing a face, it will be approx.. life size or a bit larger) Make sure that your pencil lines will be visible through several layers of watercolor. If choosing your own photo, look for good shadow and light shapes and please use a color photo, although you may also wish to print it in black and white for reference. You’ll want to print at least a 6” x 8” - 8”x 10” from which to work or work from your image downloaded to a tablet.  

  
  

  WORKSHOP PRICE

  • The price for the workshop is $450.00 for BWS members (Signature Artists and Associates) and $500.00 for non-BWS members.
  • The class size is limited to 20 people, and the workshop cannot be split with another person.
  • Due to the high demand for workshops, all registrations have to be paid within 5 days of registering. No exceptions please.
    
  • Please pay online if possible; The payment system allows the use of your Credit Cards. Otherwise, checks should be made out to Baltimore Watercolor Society and mailed to Sabine Yeager at the address below. Please enter the name of the workshop on your check.

  • Confirmation of your registration will be sent upon receipt of your check or online payment. Checks must be received within 5 days of registration to be considered as registered.

  
  

  We anticipate that Covid-19 will continue to be an issue when this event is held. BWS will be following Howard County guidelines in our event regarding wearing masks. Please be prepared to wear a mask in this public space during this workshop.

  
  

  
  

  FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT:

  www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events. 

  Remember that these workshops fill up very quickly. When filled, you can register on the waiting list.

  
  

  WAITING LIST

  
  

  • BWS maintains a workshop waiting list. When openings occur, BWS fills the openings from the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    
  • BWS adds names to the waiting list according to the date and time .
  • You can join the waiting list if a workshop is filled.
  • You can't join a waiting list before registration opens.

  CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • BWS makes decisions and incurs fixed costs based on the number of initial registrants. Cancellations can affect these costs even if there is a waiting list. In addition, cancellations incur processing fees and other costs paid by BWS as well as requiring extra time and organizational effort. Refunds for extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the event coordinator.

  •  From registration date to 60 days prior to the event = 90% refund

  •  59 days to 21days prior = 75% refund 

  •  20 days to 8 days prior = 50% refund 

  •  7 days = no refund

  • In the event of inclement weather, the workshop will still be held unless the Hawthorn Center is unable to open or the workshop artist is unable to travel.  If BWS cancels the workshop, then all paid registrants will receive a full pro-rata refund for those days that were cancelled.

  • Check this website for changes, updates and new information.
  • Questions and requests to be added to the waiting list can be directed to 
    
  • Sabine Yeager at bwsworkshops.sabineyeager@gmail.net

  LOCATION
  The Hawthorn Center is located in the community of Hickory Ridge in Columbia, Maryland:
  
  6175 Sunny Spring
  Columbia, MD 21044-5623
  Tel: (410) 730-7327

  
  

  WORKSHOP HOURS

  Hawthorn Center doors open at 9:30 AM on the first day June 19th. 
  Workshop instruction begins: 10:00 AM on the first day and ends at 4:00 PM

  June 20th, 21st and, 22nd doors will open at 9:00 AM and instruction will be from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM  

  One-hour break for lunch
  Hawthorne Center closes and doors are locked promptly at 4:30 PM

  Payments are preferred on line, but if you send a check, please have itmade out to BWS and reference Alicia Farris Workshop to: 

  Sabine Yeager, BWS Workshops Chair

  3115 Maplewood Drive

  Ridgely, MD 21660

  
  

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