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ACTIVITY
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January 23 &
30, February 6
& 13
9:00 AM - Noon
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CLASS FULL -
WAIT LIST AVAILABLE!
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Lee D'Zmura: Introduction to Botanical Illumination
This is a four-day workshop that will introduce the art of illumination and
botanical illumination. The focus will be on the processes and skills necessary
to create illuminated and botanical letters. Projects will be completed using
gold paint, and gilding will be demonstrated.
For centuries illuminated letters have adorned pages painstakingly created by
monastic scribes. Since the 7th century intricate gilt letters have reflected the
historical period and country of their origin. Celtic, French and Ottoman styles
were each influenced by the reigning culture. Elements of Greek and Roman
mythology were blended with Christian symbols to embellish early manuscripts.
By the 17th century secular symbols replaced religious images. In an age of
increasing interest in plants and nature, botanical illumination evolved as an
art form combining formal script with flowers and plants.
Christ Church Parish Hall, St. Michaels, MD. Members $100, Non-members
$135. Registrar: Judy Bittorf, P.O. Box 537, St. Michaels, MD 21663. Click
Here for a registration form.
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Wednesday,
Feb. 15, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:00
AM
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Banner Program - All SMAL members have an opportunity to create a
painting that will be made into a banner and be hung in St. Michaels. Artwork
must be 18 x18 inches in size, and represent the theme "Celebrate St.
Michaels."
Bring your unframed painting to Christ Church Parish Hall on Wednesday,
February 15, between 9 and 10 AM. Judging will be held between 10 and 12.
NEW THIS YEAR - ALL artwork selected by the judges will be available for
local merchants to choose to be made into a poster.
Your original banner artwork will hang in the library exhibit during the month of
March. Click here for a complete set of Banner Program rules and a
Registration Form.
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Monday, Feb. 20
9:30 AM
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Monthly Meeting - Laura Era, co-owner of Troika Gallery, will be doing a
demo of portraiture basics. If time allows, she will hold a critique of portrait
work by members. Christ Church, Parish Hall.
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Tuesdays,
March 6, 13, 20,
27; 1-4 PM
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Lee D'Zmura: Intermediate Drawing - This course will focus on
observational drawing – learning the critical skill of observing objects, moving
from basic impressions to increasing detail, eye and hand working together.
Using pencil techniques, students will learn how to develop solid compositions
using line, form and shadow, tonal value, and perspective. Students must
have knowledge of basic drawing.
Talbot County Library, St. Michaels Branch.
Fee: SMAL members $100; non-members $135
Click here for a Registration Form.
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Monday, March
19, 9:30 AM
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Monthly Meeting - Joan Bennett, a well-known sculptor whose specialty is
horses, will demonstrate her sculpture process, from design through bronzing.
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Monday, April
16, 9:30 AM
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Monthly Meeting - Lynne Lockhart will help us add life and excitement to
paintings of animals. Her rich images reflect a lifetime study of anatomy and
color. www.lockhartpainter.com
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Continuing -
Thursdays
Starting at 1:00
pm.
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Thursday Paint-Togethers - Join fellow artist members, no matter what your
medium, for the Thursday-afternoon "Paint-Togethers" at the home of
Alice-Marie Gravely. Please call her for details and directions: 410-745-8117
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