December 4th– 18th, 2024
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Age of participant: Adult
Skill level: All Skill Levels
Maximum # of participants: 6
Course description:
Nothing means more to someone special than a present filled with thought and love. This year, instead of buying something, why not give a work of art that you made? Join a supportive community of artists at the Washington Printmakers Gallery and create a unique work of art in drawing, painting or printmaking just in time for the holidays.
In this 3-week workshop you will have the opportunity to create something totally new or finish up a previous project you have been working on. As the class concludes, you will receive a custom handmade frame, learn how to mount your artwork, wrap it, and turn it into a present in time for the holidays.
Please note: Artwork must be under 20” x 26”. The price of the class reflects the cost of artwork framed with UV protective glass. The maximum dimension frame that glass is practical is 24” x 30”.
Maximum 2 frame max per student. Volume discount available for students making multiple frames.
For classes, a syllabus:
Week 1: Instructed Open Studio for Drawing Printmaking and Painting
Week 2: Instructed Open Studio for Drawing Printmaking and Painting
Week 3: Mount artwork and wrap present.
Cost: (Price reflects 1 frame. Multiple frames receive a 20% discount)
Maple Frame $300
for Whitewashed Maple + $100 paid to instructor
for Walnut Frame + $150 paid to the instructor
Note: All frames will come with maple splines. If you would like any other type of wood such as a maple frame with a walnut spline, don’t hesitate to ask!
Required supplies:
All supplies for drawing, printmaking, and framing will be provided.
Painters will be expected to bring their own supplies.
Bio
William Demaria is an artist with a background in drawing and oil painting who currently works primarily as a printmaker. He also is an experienced woodworker and frame maker. Outside of having made close to a hundred frames for his personal art practice, he has taught many classes in frame making covering everything from upgrading frames from Ikea to making frames from scratch.