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.