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    • 20 Mar 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 05 May 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 4108 Roland Park Ave. Baltimore, MD 21210
    • 0

     

    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

    • 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


    • 23 Mar 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 24 Mar 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
    • 0
    Registration is closed


    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

    • 25 Mar 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 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


    • 03 Apr 2023
    • 9:30 AM
    • 06 Apr 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
    • 2
    Register

     

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER

      MARCH 27th


    d


    "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 C
    enter 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



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

    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

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

    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


    • 21 Apr 2023
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The National Museum of the U.S. Army, 1775 Liberty Dr,. Fort Belvoir, VA
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    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 informationTips for Your VisitDirections 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.


    • 05 May 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 142
    Register


    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.

    • 09 May 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Elkridge Furnace Inn, 5745 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, MD 21075
    • 57
    Register

    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. 
    • 20 May 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • 300 Oella Ave. Catonsville, MD 21234 (Benjamin Banneker Historical Park)
    • 13
    Register

    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. Hhas 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 ihis 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

    • 02 Jun 2023
    • 02 Aug 2023
    • Online via CaFÉ system (callforentry.org)
    2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition Call for Entries

    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

    • 06 Jun 2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 221
    Register

    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.

    • 19 Jun 2023
    • 9:30 AM
    • 22 Jun 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • The Hawthorn Center, 6175 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD
    • 17

    "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 C
    enter 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

Past events

10 Feb 2023 Watercolor Reimagined with Liz Walker
10 Jan 2023 Free Demonstration with Liz Walker
29 Oct 2022 October 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
20 Oct 2022 Free Pouring Demonstration with Leslie Lambert
17 Oct 2022 Signature Member Exhibit at Hereford Branch Library
11 Oct 2022 Exploring Watercolor with David Daniels
14 Sep 2022 Texture and More in Transparent Watercolor with Gwen Bragg
09 Jun 2022 An Evening Demo with Kathleen Giles "Create Dynamic Values"
07 Jun 2022 Create Dynamic Values by Kathleen S. Giles
19 May 2022 BWS Annual Member Gathering - Luncheon & Plein Air
21 Mar 2022 ZOOM: "Perspective Drawing Is Easy" with Tim Saternow
10 Feb 2022 Rescheduled - BWS Exhibit for Associate Members at the Slayton House Gallery
09 Feb 2022 March 2022 Signature Artist Jurying
28 Oct 2021 An Evening with Keiko Tanabe
22 Oct 2021 Signature Member Exhibition at McBride Gallery
05 Oct 2021 101 Glazes of Transparent Watercolor with Janet Belich
09 Aug 2021 Signature Member Exhibit at Carroll County Arts Council
09 Aug 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord™ - Landscapes" with A Rimpo
27 Jun 2021 2021 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition and Reception & Awards Presentation
21 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Daring Color" with Anne Abgott
12 Jun 2021 2021 ONLINE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
07 Jun 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #3
27 May 2021 2021 BWS Online Member Meeting with Speaker and Demo
12 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy #2
03 May 2021 VIRTUAL: "Watercolor on Aquabord" with A Rimpo
12 Apr 2021 VIRTUAL: Brienne Brown "Dynamic Watercolors" Bringing the Everyday to Life
11 Feb 2021 March 2021 Signature Artist Jurying
16 Jan 2021 Signature Members Exhibit at Strathmore Mansion Gallery and Online
03 Oct 2020 Signature Members Exhibit at Delaplaine Gallery
01 Sep 2020 October 29, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
01 Jul 2020 ONLINE 2020 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
28 May 2020 CANCELLED - 2020 BWS Annual Dinner
10 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - BWS NY Bus Trip to AWS Show- 2020
04 Apr 2020 CANCELLED - Color Theory Made Clear with Glen Kessler
07 Mar 2020 March 7, 2020 Signature Artist Jurying
11 Nov 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera #2
23 Oct 2019 An Evening with Janet Rogers
22 Oct 2019 “Watercolor Impressions – From Flowers to Figures” with Janet Rogers
14 Oct 2019 "Painting Animals in Watercolor" with Stacy Lund Levy
05 Oct 2019 October 5, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
28 Sep 2019 Pen & Ink with Watercolor with Brenda Kidera
25 Sep 2019 Learn about how DANIEL SMITH watercolor paint is developed from minerals
01 Jul 2019 PLEIN AIR EXHIBIT AT IRVINE NATURE CENTER
12 Jun 2019 Plein Air Painting with Diane Gibson at Cromwell Valley Park
08 Jun 2019 2019 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
05 Jun 2019 An Evening with David Lobenberg "California Vibe"
04 Jun 2019 David Lobenberg's "California Vibe"
01 May 2019 2019 BWS Annual Dinner
27 Apr 2019 Peer Critique
09 Apr 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
13 Mar 2019 An Evening with Pam Wenger "Watercolor Portrait Sketching"
12 Mar 2019 Watercolor Portrait Sketching with Pam Wenger
02 Mar 2019 March 2, 2019 Signature Artist Jurying
17 Jan 2019 Exhibit at Hoffberger Gallery for Signature Artists
30 Oct 2018 An Evening with Matthew Bird 'Painting the Figure'
30 Oct 2018 Painting the Figure in Watercolor with Matthew Bird
27 Oct 2018 "Learn to create a nighttime landscape with A Rimpo"
24 Oct 2018 Associate and Signature Member Exhibit at Quiet Waters Gallery
06 Oct 2018 October 6, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
02 Oct 2018 Plein Air with Carolyn Councell
12 Sep 2018 An Evening with John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
10 Sep 2018 John Salminen's 'Realism through Design'
21 Jul 2018 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens for Signature Artists
09 Jun 2018 2018 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
06 Jun 2018 An Evening with Kathleen Conover "Chaos to Order"
05 Jun 2018 Kathleen Conover's "Chaos to Order"
16 May 2018 'Capturing the Light' An Evening with Lynn Ferris
15 May 2018 Lynn Ferris 'Capturing the Light'
09 May 2018 2018 BWS Annual Dinner
05 May 2018 'After the Painting is finished' with Matthew Bird
17 Apr 2018 AWS show in NY bus trip - 2018
07 Apr 2018 'Watercolor Portrait Sketching' with Pam Wenger
29 Mar 2018 Exhibit at Slayton House for Signature Artists
10 Mar 2018 March 10, 2018 Signature Artist Jurying
15 Nov 2017 An Evening with Michael Reardon
14 Nov 2017 Michael Reardon's Painting Light and Color in Land- and Cityscapes in a 4-Day Workshop
11 Nov 2017 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
17 Oct 2017 How to apply to Galleries
07 Oct 2017 Energize your Plein Air Paintings with Diane Gibson
04 Oct 2017 BWS Exhibit for Associate and Signature Members at the Howard County Department of Education Central Office Gallery
30 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
29 Sep 2017 Fun with Fluid Acrylic Workshop by A Rimpo
23 Sep 2017 September 23, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
19 Sep 2017 An Evening with Hillary Parker
18 Sep 2017 Botanical watercolors with Hillary Parker
28 Aug 2017 Art League of Ocean City Signature Member's Show
17 Jun 2017 2017 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
14 Jun 2017 An Evening with Frank Eber
13 Jun 2017 Frank Eber's 'Atmospheric Watercolors', an Approach to Luminous Watercolors: 4-day workshop
03 May 2017 2017 BWS Annual Dinner
29 Apr 2017 Loosen Up Your Paintings and/or Your Figure Scape Paintings by Lois Wolford
26 Apr 2017 An Evening with E. B. Lewis
25 Apr 2017 E. B. Lewis 3-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
14 Apr 2017 AWS show in NY bus trip
25 Mar 2017 "Water and Reflections Made Easy!" with Annie Strack
04 Mar 2017 March 4, 2017 Signature Artist Jurying
01 Mar 2017 North Oaks Center Exhibit
05 Nov 2016 How to prepare to become a Signature Member of the BWS
26 Oct 2016 An Evening with Iain Stewart
25 Oct 2016 Iain Stewart 4-Day Urban & Rural Landscape Workshop
22 Oct 2016 Sumi-e painting with Joan Lok
01 Oct 2016 October 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
24 Sep 2016 Negative Flower Painting with Stacy Lund Levy
02 Sep 2016 "The Value of Three" Exhibit at Howard County Arts Center Exhibit
06 Aug 2016 The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center Exhibit
18 Jun 2016 Northern Baltimore County Plein Air Event with Diane Gibson
09 Jun 2016 2016 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
08 Jun 2016 An Evening with Joyce Hicks
07 Jun 2016 Joyce Hicks 4-Day Landscape Painting Workshop
14 May 2016 Inspirational Color in the Landscape
11 May 2016 2016 BWS Annual Dinner
07 May 2016 Painting the Figure with the Rivulet and Lifting Technique
23 Apr 2016 The Art of Business
11 Apr 2016 Soon Young Warren 4-Day Still Life Workshop
08 Apr 2016 AWS show in NY bus trip
12 Mar 2016 March 2016 Signature Artist Jurying
03 Mar 2016 The Hoffberger Gallery Exhibit
20 Jan 2016 An Evening with Michael Holter
19 Jan 2016 Michael Holter 4-Day Portrait & Figure Workshop
10 Jan 2016 Glenview Mansion Art Gallery Exhibition
14 Nov 2015 Portraiture in Watercolor at HCAC with Joanna Barnum
29 Oct 2015 Exhibit at Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House - Register by Oct 22, 2015
20 Oct 2015 An Evening with Laurie Goldstein-Warren
19 Oct 2015 Laurie Goldstein-Warren 4-Day Workshop
17 Oct 2015 October 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
10 Oct 2015 Landscape Painting with Mark Hiles
19 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Baltimore Co with Fritz Briggs
05 Sep 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Northern Baltimore Co with Marshall Kinsley
26 Aug 2015 2015 "Hot Summer, Cool Watercolors" at The Galleries at Quiet Waters Park
03 Jun 2015 An Evening with Mark Mehaffey
03 Jun 2015 2015 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION
02 Jun 2015 Mark Mehaffey 4-Day Workshop
09 May 2015 Plein Air Paintout in Ellicott City with Joyce Bell
06 May 2015 2015 BWS Annual Dinner
28 Apr 2015 An Evening with Ted Nuttall
27 Apr 2015 Ted Nuttall 4-Day Workshop
10 Apr 2015 AWS show in NY bus trip
28 Mar 2015 Luminous Portraits with Joanna Barnum-a Saturday one-day workshop
07 Mar 2015 March 7, 2015 Signature Artist Jurying
13 Nov 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Instructor Survey
25 Oct 2014 October 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
26 Aug 2014 BWS 2014 Workshop Interest Survey
09 Aug 2014 Exhibit at Brookside Gardens
16 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #2
15 Jun 2014 2014 Mid-Atlantic Regional Watercolor Exhibition
10 Jun 2014 Linda Baker Workshop - Week #1
14 May 2014 2014 BWS Annual Dinner
28 Apr 2014 Ocean City Art League
27 Apr 2014 The Gallery at Liriodendron
07 Apr 2014 AWS show in NY bus trip
27 Mar 2014 Stewart White Plein Air Workshop
25 Mar 2014 An Evening with Stewart White
08 Mar 2014 March 2014 Signature Artist Jurying
16 Nov 2013 Critique Day for Associate Members
14 Oct 2013 Nancy Barch Multimedia Workshop
12 Oct 2013 October 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
22 Sep 2013 Towson Art Collective Exhibition
29 Jun 2013 (Cancelled) FAQ about Art as a Business -a Saturday one-day workshop
10 Jun 2013 2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
03 Jun 2013 June PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
29 May 2013 PAUL JACKSON EVENING DEMO
28 May 2013 May PAUL JACKSON WORKSHOP
15 May 2013 2013 BWS Annual Dinner
01 May 2013 BlackRock Center for the Arts Exhibit
12 Apr 2013 AWS show in NY bus trip
16 Mar 2013 Introduction to Sumi-e Painting with Joan Lok: a weekend BWS workshop
04 Mar 2013 Columbia Art Center Exhibit
02 Mar 2013 March 2013 Signature Artist Jurying
19 Jan 2013 Characteristics of Your Watercolor Paints--a Saturday one-day workshop
28 Oct 2012 Village of Friendship Heights
21 Oct 2012 October 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
29 Aug 2012 An Evening with Frank Webb
29 Aug 2012 2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Exhibition
28 Aug 2012 Frank Webb Watercolor Workshop : "Watercolor Energies and Composition"
06 Jun 2012 2012 BWS Annual Dinner
19 May 2012 David Daniels Workshop
21 Apr 2012 Photograph and Edit Your Artwork with Nicholas Simmons
10 Apr 2012 AWS Show Bus Trip 2012
03 Mar 2012 March 2012 Signature Artist Jurying
01 Feb 2012 Delaplaine art center
02 Dec 2011 WSSC 2011

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