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In Assocation with the Smithsonian Institution A public sculpture park in Solomons, Maryland |
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Studio School Faculty It is the talented faculty that gives the Studio School a truly artistic learning environment. It is here that local and regional artists have come together to provide first class artistic instruction. |
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Perry Carsley demonstrating the old masters approach to oil painting. |
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| Brenda Belfield www.belfieldartworks.com |
B.A. Art Education at the George Washington University and the Corcoran Art School. Professional artist, exhibited in NY, Los Angeles, and DC area, Brenda teaches intuitive acrylic painting at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria and in Reston. She was also part of the inaugural juried exhibition, re.action at Annmarie Garden. |
| Mary Blumberg www.watercolor4u.com |
An accomplished watercolorist, Mary Blumberg is the President of Calvert Artist Guild. |
| Crystal Brandt | A graduate from Brooklyn College with an MFA in English and Creative Writing, Crystal teaches the Studio School's songwriting and creative writing classes. |
| Elizabeth Bygler | The founder and president of Color and Light Society of Southern Maryland, Elizabeth has experience painting in many different media. |
| Perry Carsley www.perrycarsley.com |
Perry Carsley is an accomplished painter and sculptor. Specializing in the old master's techniques, Perry has worked on such projects as the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. |
| Parran Collery | A local ceramic artist, Parran has a studio in Port Republic. Her Eartha Tiles can be found at Main Street Gallery in Prince Frederick and at the new gift shop at Annmarie Garden. |
| Marianne Estornell | Marianne, a public school teacher, now teaches some of the children's art classes at the Studio School. |
| Abigail Francisco & Heather Oakley www.abigailfranciso.com |
Well known in the Northern end of Calvert County, both Abigail and Heather are instructors at the Abigail Fransico School of Classical Ballet and are the instructors for the Studio School's dance classes. |
| Sarah Houde www.sarahhoudepottery.com |
Sarah Houde has participated in Artsfest for several. She is an experience clay artist and teaches ceramic classes at the Studio School for children & adults. |
| Emma Lovett | Recently from Australia, and returning at the end of 2008, Emma is an amateur artist specializing in watercolor and sketching. Her Start to Art class is a good way to introduce young children to art. |
| Jeannie Monico | A graduate of St. Mary's College with a Masters in Teaching, Jeannie is an instructor for the children's drawing classes. |
| Diane Nargiz | Having taught at various institutions nationally and internationally, Diane is currently a docent for the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. |
| Joanne Paskoff | Experienced in many aspects of childhood development, Joanne specializes in early childhood development and is a strong proponent for arts and healing. Joanne teaches the Art and Story Time, Art for Homeschoolers, and Around the World in Artsy Days classes. |
| Cheryl Patton Wu | Based out of Vienna, Virginia, Cheryl works to introduce rhythm to many schools and communities. Her passion allows her to provide participants with a lively and unforgettable experience with rhythm and drumming. |
| Beckie Ridgell | A registered nurse, Beckie believes in a holistic philosophy in nursing. She has facilitated workshops on the labyrinth at Annmarie Garden during Mind, Body, Spirit Day. |
| Fritzie Seidler www.fritzie.net |
Fritzie's art is less traditional and more whimsical and humorous. Her creativity and flare can be seen at Artsfest and in several of the children's art classes. |
| Mary Ellen Steveling | Mary Ellen is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance. She contintues to learn and to teach at St. Mary's College and at the Studio School. |
| Robyn Strayer | A local fiber and polymer artist, Robyn Strayer's unique and fun art classes are a reflection of the creativity and humor in her own work. |
| Kathy Therrien | Kathy instructs the children's yoga classes. Her classes promote flexabillity, self-esteem and improve concentration. |
| Nancy Carver Thompson www.nancyellenthompson.com |
Nancy has always enjoyed sketching and journaling and enjoys even more, teaching others to use these techniques to make it their own. |
| Robert Tinari www.tinariphoto.com |
A member of the Arts Council of Calvert County and one of the founding members of ArtWorks@7th, Robert Tinari believes that teaching is his way of giving back to photography. |
| Rosa Valladares | Rosa has taught classes at St. Mary's Ryken High School and College of Southern Maryland. An accomplished printmaker, Rosa teaches the book and paper arts classes. |
| Alice Yutzy www.yutzyceramics.com |
Teaching ceramics and sculpture at LaPlata High School, Alice has had the chance to share her love of clay and ceramics with young people. |