The Garrett County Arts Council is now accepting applications for the continuing series of art workshops. “The Art of Photography” will be offered October 17-18. A watercolor workshop will be held November 9-11.
“The Art of Photography” is a workshop designed for anyone who enjoys taking photographs. Award-winning photographer Penny Knobel-Besa will instruct the two-day weekend course open to new and experienced photographers. The sessions are interactive and informal and were created to develop the artistic eye. The group will meet on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Saturday will offer a discussion and slide show with photographic examples of general rules for taking better photos. Other topics covered include matting and framing hints, how to showcase and sell your work, using model releases and more. Sunday includes a field trip to shoot areas scenes. Each day includes review of the work completed that day. Students should come to the class with their camera ready to shoot. The cost of the class is $95 and hours are from 8:30 am through 4:00 pm each day. Deadline to register for the photography class is October 3.
Local painter Robert Yonke will once again instruct a watercolor class. This fall session will be also be held at the Discovery Center on Monday-Wednesday, November 9-11. The hours are from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. The course is geared toward painters with some experience as well as beginners. There will be a discussion of materials and tips on how to use them most effectively. Students will learn how to loosen up through relaxation, how to gather sources for new painting ideas, and building a painting with solid design. For the more experienced watercolor painter, developing an individual style and the opportunity to share ideas, points-of-view, and creative approaches to work will be covered. Class size is limited. The fee for the three-day session is $75. A materials list will be provided. Registration deadline for the watercolor workshop is October 23.
Perspective students may register by stopping by the Arts Council office at 206 E. Alder Street, Oakland or by calling 301-334-6580. .
“The Garrett County Arts Council strives to make art opportunities available to the public through our on-going support of local art organizations, our gallery displays and other programs,” said Karen Reckner, Executive Director of GCAC. GCAC is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Garrett County government.
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