Artworks periodically offers a wide variety of classes, workshops, lectures and demonstrations such as knitting, weaving, quilting, rug hooking, gilding, creative writing, woodworking, art history, drawing, calligraphy, furniture painting, framing and print-making.

Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Registration without full and correct payment is not guaranteed. You may register in person from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday - Friday, by mail, or by phone
410-778-6300. We now accept VISA and Mastercard.

POTTERY, CLAY, MOSAICS & SCULPTURE CLASSES -
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WORKSHOPS

JANUARY

DRUMMING: The Space Between the Beats

Learn more about drum circles at these links:

Drum Circle Jams & Rhythms 
Feel the Rhythm
EHPL Tuesday Night Drum Circle

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: January 6

Location: First United Methodist Church, 105 N. Mill St., Chestertown

Instructor: Amy Lemich-McNabb

Fee: Members: $80, Non-Members: $95

Description:
If you have a heartbeat, you can drum. If you breathe, you can drum. If you can breathe and your heart beats at the same time you have polyrhythm! In this playful workshop, participants will learn the physical and community benefits of drumming; basic tones, culture and use of various types of hand drums; how to make a rhythm interesting and start to improvise by adding, subtracting, and emphasizing beats; switching between rhythms comfortably; and playing together in polyrhythm- both improvising and with one or more traditional West African rhythms. Participants should bring a large hand drum such as a djembe, doumbek, frame drum, ashiko, or conga- or contact the instructor through Artworks to borrow a drum.

Amy Lemich-McNabb is a singer/songwriter/guitar player and percussionist who has been playing professionally since 1994. Amy’s “day job” is performing at over 100 nursing homes in Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida. She is certified to play music at the bedside of the chronically and terminally ill.In addition to voice and guitar, Amy plays various hand drums including the West African djembe and talking drum, Middle Eastern doumbek, and frame drum (bodhran and Native American styles). She facilitates drum circles, teaches drumming in group situations and offers private lessons.Although primarily a solo performer, Amy enjoys collaborating with various other musicians. She has performed with a number of groups including Get Over Yourself, a classic rock trio; ArtemisMuse, a women’s world music trio; the Easton Unitarian Church drum circle; and an Irish session that meets at the Riverside Inn in Greensborough.Amy adds her own personal style to familiar tunes from the 1800’s to the popular music of today. Her current CD, “The Journey” is a concept album in the style of Joseph Campbell, fusing the mythology and music of various cultures.

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POLYMER CLAY CLASSES AND CLUB

The community of polymer clay enthusiasts is growing. Each month Artworks will offer a class in the middle of the month which is a fun-filled day at the end of which the student leaves with a completed project. Then on the last Tuesday of each month enthusiasts may participate in a polymer clay group with other like-minded clayers for socializing while you play with clay. These activities will take place at Heron Point.

POLYMER CLAY CLASSES: Faux Jade

Dates: Tuesday, January 17 or Saturday, January 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 10
(in order to order adequate supplies)

Location: Heron Point Activities Room, 501 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown

Instructor: JoLecia Crowe

Fee: Members: $80, Non-Members: $95
(includes basic tool kit with all materials needed for class)

Description:
From learning how to choose and condition your clay to creating various finishes, students will become familiar with the basics in working with oven-cured polymer clay. Students will learn a simple technique for creating realistic faux jade along with a host of additional tips and tricks which will help transform your jade into a finished piece of art jewelry all your own. For ages 12 and up.

POLYMER CLAY TECHNIQUES – Mokume Gane

Date: Saturdays, Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 7
(in order to order adequate supplies)

Location: Heron Point Activities Room, 501 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown

Instructor: JoLecia Crowe

Fee: Members: $80, Non-Members: $95
(includes class clay kit with clay and metal leafing for the project)

Plus Polymer Clay Basic Tool Kit (if you do not have one already): $18

Description:
Originally an ancient Japanese metalworking technique, mokume gane or “wood-grained metal” has evolved into a polymer clay standard. In this class, students will learn how to create rich organic patterns, delicate layers of color, and the illusion of depth with a surprisingly simple technique. There will be a choice of small projects to apply it to and then the piece will be completed, giving a professional looking, glass-like finish. Completion of the Polymer Basics course is suggested but not required.

POLYMER CLAY CLUB

The Polymer Clay Group is scheduled for Tuesdays, January 31 and February 28, 9:00 am – noon in the Heron Point Activities Room, 501 E. Campus Ave., Chestertown. Jolecia will be available to answer questions and demonstrate tips and tricks as you go and will have an assortment of tools and equipment for you to try out or use. Advance registration is requested but the group is free.

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KNITTING – Basic Socks

Date: Saturdays, January 21, 28, and February 4, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: January 18, 2012

Location: The Knitting Studio of Sue Wright at 312 Cannon St., Chestertown

Instructor: Sue Wright, Master Knitt

Fee: Members: $60, Non-Members: $70
Additional fee of $30 to be paid to instructor for yarn, pattern, and needles

Description: Students will learn to knit in the round on double pointed needles, turn a heel using short rows and finish the toe using a Kitchener stitch.

INCREASES AND DECREASES IN HAND KNITTING

Date: Saturday, February 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: February 15, 2012

Location: The Knitting Studio of Sue Wright at 312 Cannon St., Chestertown

Instructor: Sue Wright, Master Knitter

Fee: Members: $20, Non-Members: $25

Description: Learn numerous increases and decreases and how to employ them to make your garments look hand made rather than home made.

NOTE: There is a brief homework assignment to be completed before class.

SEAMING HAND KNITTING

Date: Saturday, February 11, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2012

Location: The Knitting Studio of Sue Wright at 312 Cannon St., Chestertown

Instructor: Sue Wright, Master Knitter

Fee: Members: $20, Non-Members: $25

Description: Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the seams of your hand knitted garments look as good as your knitting?

NOTE: There is a brief homework assignment to be completed before class.

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Class Registration
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Students from the mosaic class proudly display their completed projects.

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