Workshops and Classes - Spring Summer 2013
Impressionist Figure Painting Workshop
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, Maryland
Explore the world of classical realist figure painting with the added truth of color. Instructor John Ebersberger brings his years of study with American Impressionist Henry Hensche togetherwith an in-depth understanding of the classical realist tradition. Learn how to mix colors to create the illusion of light and atmosphere in your paintings. Individual attention, group critiques and daily demos will make this an exciting and informative class. Other topics covered include the three dimensional structure of the figure and a detailed analysis of anatomy. Several color handouts are included. Instructor's website: www.johnebersberger.com
April 13-14, 9:30AM to3:30PM - Register
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Portrait and Figure Painting on the Beach - a Plein Air Weekend Workshop
Annapolis, MD
Our 13th annual workshop on the beautiful Magothy River, at the home of Arnold and Connie Meyers. We will have four models posing during the workshop, two portrait and two standing. Still life set-ups will also be provided for those just beginning.
This intensive weekend workshop will help the student unlock the mysteries of color perception and the use of color to describe light in representational painting. John studied with American Impressionist Henry Hensche during the last ten years of Hensche’s life. In this workshop you will be introduced to the unique method of color study developed by Hensche and his mentor, Charles W. Hawthorne
June 1-2, Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 3pm
$200. (model fee $45 collected at the workshop)
Registration: contact John directly at johnebersberger@verizon.net
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Impressionism
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, Maryland
This class will explore the dynamic use of color to create the illusion of light in oil paintings. Based on Ebersberger's decade of study with renowned American Impressionist Henry Hensche, this method of color study is designed for beginners as well as advanced students of painting. Students will learn to perceive and paint with a full-spectrum palette of color, giving their paintings greater luminosity and brilliance. Still life set-ups will be used in Maryland Hall's unique north-light studios, and outdoor still life and landscape, when weather permits.
Session 1
Start Date: February 4, 2013
End Date: March 11, 2013
Monday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
To register for this class visit www.marylandhall.com
Session 2
Start Date: March 18, 2013
End Date: April 22, 2013
Monday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
To register for this class visit www.marylandhall.com
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Classical Figure Drawing
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapolis, Maryland
Designed for all levels of ability this class covers the basic steps of drawing the figure realistically and expressively. Gesture drawing will be used to study movement and balance, sustained poses will be used to study light and shade, construction, and anatomy. Students under 18 must have a portfolio review prior to enrollment. 
Session 1
Start Date: February 7, 2013
End Date: March 7, 2013
Thursday, 9:30 PM to 9:30 PM
To register for this class visit www.marylandhall.com
Session 2
Start Date: March 14, 2013
End Date: April 18, 2013
Thursday, 9:30 PM to 9:30 PM
To register for this class visit www.marylandhall.com
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