Kent County Arts and Entertainment

Art Classes and Workshops - February 2012

Kent County has been recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council as one of the significant arts communities in the state. With this in mind, we have designed the Arts & Entertainment site to provide you with information on what the county has to offer in relation to its arts, entertainment, and cultural heritage. Hopefully, this will help you plan a fun-filled stay, enabling you to take full advantage of places to go and people to see. For more information, call the Kent County Tourism Development Office at 410-778-0416 or email tourism@kentcounty.com.

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  • Beginning Pottery Wheel with Rick Bisgyer
  • Saturday, February 4   |  9am - noon
  • This event runs Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012
  • Location: Artworks Clay Studio at Still Pond Station
  • Contact: Artworks
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@verizon.net
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Students will learn the basics of working on the potter's wheel to create cups, vases, and bowls. From centering clay and pulling up cylinders, to working toward aesthetic shapes with an eye on form and functions, students will create finished shapes and learn the basics of glazing. Class is suited to a range of learners, from beginners to those with some experience. Eight week series is $200 for members and $220 for others. Includes first 25 lbs of clay and first firing. Extra fee for glaze firings depends on size of the piece. Students will need a tool kit which is available for purchase at first meeting; approximate cost is $15.
  • Beginning Pottery Wheel with Rick Bisgyer
  • Monday, February 6   |  6:30-9pm
  • This event runs Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Location: Artworks Clay Studio at Still Pond Station
  • Contact: Artworks
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@verizon.net
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Students will learn the basics of working on the potter's wheel to create cups, vases, and bowls. From centering clay and pulling up cylinders, to working toward aesthetic shapes with an eye on form and functions, students will create finished shapes and learn the basics of glazing. Class is suited to a range of learners, from beginners to those with some experience. Eight week series is $200 for members and $220 for others. Includes first 25 lbs of clay and first firing. Extra fee for glaze firings depends on size of the piece. Students will need a tool kit which is available for purchase at first meeting; approximate cost is $15.
  • Polymer Clay Techniques-Mokume Gane
  • Tuesday, February 14   |  9am-3pm
  • Location: Heron Point, 501 East Campus Ave, Chestertown
  • Contact: Artworks
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@verizon.net
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Originally an ancient Japanese metalworking technique, mokume gane or "wood-grained metal" has evolved into a polymer clay standard. Learn how to create rich organic patterns, delicate layers of color, and the illusion of depth with a simple technique. Choice of small projects to apply it to and then the piece will be completed giving a professional looking, glass-like finish.Recommended that students take Basic class first but not essential. Registration deadline is Feb 7th, $80 members $95 other - includes all materials; $18 for Basic Kit if you don't have one.
  • Mad Hatter's Tea Party
  • Sunday, February 19   |  1-4pm
  • Location: Artworks Clay Studio at Still Pond Station
  • Contact: Artworks
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: artworkschestertown@verizon.net
  • URL: www.artworkschestertown.org
  • Have fun at Artworks Clay Studio making a mug, plate, and napkin ring using the slab technique. Class will be taught by Karen Douglas. Class fee is $35; tools and clay will be supplied