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The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Thursdays, running from January 19th through February 23rd. (6 weeks) This course introduces the fundamentals of handbuilding to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of handbuilding through pinching, coiling and slab building clay, and glaze their… Continue Reading Ceramic Handbuilding with Marcey Sherman
In celebration of Black History Month the February exhibit, “Merging Perspectives” will feature both local and regional black artists who work in a broad range of media. To complement the exhibit there will be two additional chances to hear from special artists. On Saturday, February 4, at 1pm Kyle Hackett will present “Circular Narratives.” Kyle… Continue Reading Merging Perspectives – Artists' Talk
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from January 26th through March 2nd. (6 weeks) This course introduces basic pottery wheel techniques to beginning students with a focus on throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Students will be shown the step-by-step process of wedging, centering, throwing,… Continue Reading Beginners Wheel with Marilee Schumann
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Tuesdays, running from February 28th through April 4th. (6 weeks) This course introduces basic pottery wheel techniques to beginning students with a focus on throwing bowl and cylinder forms. Students will be shown the step-by-step process of wedging, centering, throwing,… Continue Reading Beginners Wheel with Chris Neiman
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays, running from March 1st through April 5th. (6 weeks) This 6 week course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners. Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and weekly project assignment. It is… Continue Reading Beginner Plus! Wheel with Chris Neiman
At RiverArts Education Center -- 200 High St (Door B) in downtown Chestertown, MD (next to the Clay Studio & across from Evergrain Bakery). Considered by many to be a "sacred magical art", the creation of a talisman with specific intentions written into the life-giving egg, the Pysanky is an ancient means to celebrate the… Continue Reading March 4: Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Decorating with Coreen Weilminster
LOCATION: Casa Carmen Wines, 312 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620 FEE: Must be 21 years of age with ID. $25 for Washington College students and RiverArts Members, $35 for all other registrants Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of crafting and wine! All supplies are included! Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine… Continue Reading Uncorked Creations at Casa Carmen
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 16th through April 20th. (6 weeks) This course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners whom have completed introductory Ceramic Handbuilding class. Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and… Continue Reading Handbuilding Plus! with Marcey Sherman
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 6 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 16th through April 20th. (6 weeks) This 6 week course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners. Students will expand and refine their skillset through technique instruction and weekly project assignments. This is… Continue Reading Beginner Plus! Wheel with Marilee Schumann
Adults and teens welcome! Learn to indigo dye during the “blue” hours! We will learn about indigo and explore various Shibori resist methods while creating some great gifts. When you’re ready to dye you will see the wonder of indigo as your creation emerges from the dye bath colored green and turns blue before your… Continue Reading Indigo at Night
Sunday, March 19: 9 - 11:00 am (and return from 12:00 to finish) Cost: $50 per participant for RiverArts members (non-member price is $60) Material fee: $20 for a silk scarf, cotton bandana and eucalyptus, instructor will collect material fee at class. Adults and teens welcome! Join us to naturally dye a one-of-a-kind scarf. We’ll… Continue Reading Eucalyptus Magic in the Morning
Learn to natural dye with dried Marigolds. Students will use Shibori resists to create a large cotton scarf dyed golden. You’ll learn how to mordant cotton, prepare the dye and care for your naturally dyed textile. While the scarves are dyeing, we’ll explore the magic of indigo and dye a cotton bandana blue. Adults and… Continue Reading There's Gold in Those Petals
The class will be held at the Clay Studio from 2 - 4:30 pm on Thursdays, running from March 30th through May 4th. (6 weeks) This course is intended to be a "next step" for returning beginners whom have completed introductory Ceramic Handbuilding class. Students will expand and refine their skillset through skills instruction and… Continue Reading Handbuilding Plus! with Marcey Sherman
The class will be held at the Clay Studio (and in the street nearby) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday April 1st. This one-day workshop introduces the fundamentals of raku to students of any experience level. Students will learn the process of raku firing by glazing self-supplied bisque ware, learning how to load… Continue Reading One Day Workshop: Mobile Raku with Brett Thomas
LOCATION: Casa Carmen Wines, 312 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620 FEE: Must be 21 years of age with ID. $25 for Washington College students and RiverArts Members, $35 for all other registrants Join RiverArts and Casa Carmen Wines for a night of crafting and wine! All supplies are included! Enjoy Casa's premium selection of wine… Continue Reading Uncorked Creations at Casa Carmen
"Paint the Town" is very popular with plein air artists from all over the mid-Atlantic region because of the natural beauty of our area, with its many waterways, scenic farms, historic buildings and wonderful gardens This is a great opportunity for artists to get out of their studios and paint outdoors while enjoying Maryland's beautiful… Continue Reading Paint the Town: Wet Paint Show & Sale
Chestertown RiverArts Paint the Town: April 20-23 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: * PAINT THE TOWN DATES: April 20-23, 2022 * "WET PAINT SHOW & SALE": Saturday, April 22, 2022; 6:00-8:00 p.m. * "QUICK DRAW": Sunday, April 23, 2022 * PICK UP of ART: (extended exhibit): Sunday, April 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m. or Monday, April 30, 10:00… Continue Reading Paint the Town: Quick Draw
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