UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Connecting with Nature Plein Air Painting Workshop

Saturday, April 24, 2021 • 9am-12pm

(Rain Date April 25, 2021)

“Plein Air painting is more than capturing a scene, it’s connecting to nature through art. It is about telling a story of time, place and atmosphere.”

Discover what Plein Air painting is, and how to have an enjoyable experience painting in the great outdoors with artist Ellie Tryon Elgin as she guides you in the basics of composition, light and shadow, and use of color to define what you are seeing and feeling.

Instructor: Ellie Tryon Elgin

Location: Concord Lighthouse, Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $50 per person

Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

Level: Young Adult - Adult

Registration: Register at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818

Questions: Contact the instructor at [email protected], or (410) 790-7889 / (410) 776-3882

Supplies Students Must Bring:

Oil or acrylic paints: Titanium White, Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw or Burnt Umber. Black is optional.
Palette or disposable palette pad, palette knife
Brushes:
- At least a basic set of brushes #2 round, #2, 4 & 10 filberts, #6 flat and a basic set of synthetic or natural hair paint brushes (sables, squirrel, etc.) #2 round, #2 & 4 brights, #6 flat, #10 filbert
Canvas no smaller than 11" x 14"
French, Pochade or Field easel (and a folding stool or chair for those who need to sit)
For oil paints:
- Turpenoid and paint medium (ex. WN Megilp or Michael Harding paint medium)
For acrylic paints:
- Water and Liquitex retarder (slo-dry blending gel)
Jar for water or turpenoid, rags, paper towels
Sunscreen, bug spray, at least 2 bottles of water

Instructor will have extra canvas for sale ($3 ea)

PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

Oil Painting Fundamentals Workshop

Monday, February 8, 2021 • 1:00-4:00pm

Come explore oils with our talented painter Ellie Tryon! Emphasis will be on defining your composition, color mixing and learning how light and shadow move the viewer through the painting.

Instructor: Eliner Tryon

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St. Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $50 per person

Class Size: Minimum 3 / Maximum 8

Level: Young Adult - Adult

Registration: Register by Feb. 6 at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818

Questions: Contact the instructor at [email protected], or (410) 790-7889 / (410) 776-3882

Supplies Students Must Bring:

Oil paints: Titanium White, Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw or Burnt Umber
Palette (can be disposable palette pad), palette knife
Brushes:
- Bristles #1 round, #4 bright, #8 flat, #12 filbert
- Filament brushes #1 round, #4 & 6 bright, #8 flat, #6 filbert
Canvas no smaller than 11" x 14"
Oil painting medium
Turpenoid, a jar for the turpenoid, paper towels, rags

Instructor will have extra canvas 11" x 14" for sale ($3 ea), turpenoid, rags

Swipes Paint Pouring Workshop

Two separate class offerings:

Monday, December 14, 2020 • 6:30-8:30pm

-OR-

Monday, January 11, 2021 • 6:30-8:30pm

Guided by talented acrylic and resin artist Laura Hofherr, students will explore their creativity through Acrylic Pour Painting and learn how to create two beautiful, one-of-a-kind paintings using the Swipe technique.

*Please note, the same type of workshop is offered two separate days. This is not a two-part class.

Instructor: Laura Hofherr

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St. Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $50

Class Size: Maximum 8

Level: Beginner, suitable for ages 8-adult

Supplies: All materials will be provided

Registration: Register at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818. Registration is open until day of workshop, unless maximum class size is reached sooner.

Questions: Contact the instructor at (410) 652-0704 or [email protected]

Hymnal Angel Ornament Workshop

Two separate class offerings:

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • 6:30-8:00pm

-OR-

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 • 6:30-8:00pm

Learn the basics of paper sculpting with artist Jodi Porter, and create your own unique glass ornament with a hymnal paper angel inside!

*Please note, the same type of workshop is offered two separate days. This is not a two-part class.

Instructor: Jodi Porter

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St. Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $45

Class Size: Minimum 4 / Maximum 8

Level: Young Adult - Adult

Supplies: All materials will be provided

Registration: Register by Nov. 30 at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818

Questions: Contact the instructor at [email protected]

Paint Pouring Introductory Workshop

Two separate class offerings:

Monday, October 12, 2020 • 6:30-8:30pm

-OR-

Monday, November 16, 2020 • 6:30-8:30pm

*Please note, the same type of workshop is offered two separate days. This is not a two-part class.

Instructor: Laura Hofherr

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St. Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $50

Class Size: Maximum 8

Level: Beginner, suitable for ages 8-adult

Supplies: All materials will be provided

Registration: Register at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818

Questions: Contact the instructor at (410) 652-0704 or [email protected]

Click on Registration Form below to download:

1) Click to open form 2) Hover over image & menu will appear 3) Choose download from the dropdown

Great Outdoors Painting Workshop

Two-Day Event

October 24 & 25, 2020 • 8-11am

Join Ellie Tryon Elgin for a 2-day workshop at the iconic Havre de Grace Railroad Bridge to learn the secrets of painting en Plein Air (aka painting in the great outdoors)!

All levels of painters are invited:

Novice painters will explore and learn to apply the basics.

Experienced painters will be encouraged and challenged to reach new heights.

Ellie will review the basics of solid picture making and share her methods of composition, blocking-in, value and seeing color.

Instructor: Ellie Tryon Elgin

Location: Class meets/paints at David Craig Park, Havre de Grace (at the parking lot right side of where the railroad bridge crosses the Susquehanna)

Fee: $100

Registration: Register by Oct. 16 at Arts by the Bay Gallery or call us at (410) 939-1818

Rain Date: Nov. 7 & 8, 8-11am

Class Size: Maximum 10

Level: Novice through experienced painters

Materials Students Must Bring:

Oil paints & brushes (*unless purchasing a kit from instructor, see below)
Rags & paper towels
Easel that can be set up for outdoor painting (simple tripod or French easel)
Palette (mixing paint)
Turpenoid (extra will be on hand, but students should bring their own)
Face mask, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, water
Optional: folding chair, folding TV table

* Basic oil painting kits may be purchased in advance from instructor for $80. Kit includes 10 20ml tubes of paint, 5 bristle brushes and 5 soft filament brushes. Please contact instructor at [email protected] to place your order no later than Oct. 10.

Instructor will have extra 11x14 canvases on hand for sale at $3 per canvas.

Questions: Contact the instructor at (410) 790-7889 or (410) 776-3882 or [email protected]

Click on Registration Form below to download:

1) Click to open form 2) Hover over image & menu will appear 3) Choose download from the dropdown

Steampunk Rivet Earrings Workshop

Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:00am

Learn to make rivets to add interest to your jewelry with artist Charlotte Lindgren!

Instructor: Charlotte Lindgren

Fee: $40

Class Size: Maximum 5

Registration: Pre-registration is required. Click here to register online, or register in person at Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818.

Supplies: All materials and tools will be supplied. If you need magnification for up-close work, please bring your own visor or extra glasses.

Questions: Contact the instructor at (410) 776-5653, or [email protected]

Sunflower Canvas Paint Night!

Friday, May 3, 2019 • 5-8pm

Visit Havre de Grace for our legendary First Fridays and get crafty at Arts by the Bay! Have a blast painting your very own sunflower canvas with direction provided by one of our talented artists, Jodi Harvey! Just $10 each! All supplies provided. Drop in, no need for registration.

LET'S MAKE EARRINGS

Two dates to choose from:

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Monday, Dec. 17, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create your own festive and fun earrings with artist Charlotte Lindgren! Enjoy making a beautiful pair to keep for yourself, or give them as a special gift! All materials are included in the workshop fee, but feel free to bring along a magnifying glass if you'd like.

Instructor: Charlotte Lindgren

Fee: $35

Class Size: Maximum 10

Registration:

Click here to register online for Nov. 13, 2018 workshop

Click here to register online for Dec. 17, 2018 workshop

or register in person at Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Questions: Contact the instructor at (410) 776-5653, or [email protected]

PIERCED METAL RESIN INLAY

Session 1:

Thursday, July 19, 2018 10:00am - 1:00pm

Friday, July 20, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm

--- OR ---

Session 2:

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 10:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm

Make custom jewelry with this technique during this 2 part workshop. No previous experience required. In the first session you will learn to cut/pierce metal in a choice of copper, bronze or sterling silver. Second session will put the finishing touches on your creation. All materials and tools are included, but feel free to bring your own magnifying glass if needed.

Instructor: Charlotte Lindgren

Fee: Copper or Bronze $92, Sterling Silver $100

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor with any questions at (410) 776-5653

ART FROM YOUR iPHONE

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Join artist Tracey Grumbach as she leads you step-by-step in creating three beautiful mobile art projects using your iOS device (iPhone or iPad ONLY). Tracey will use her teaching background to guide you in using various iOS apps to turn photographs into pieces of art. The three images in the banner are the three projects you will walk away with after creating them on your own device! After you leave, use the knowledge you learn in this class to enhance and transform your own mobile photography.

Instructor: Tracey Grumbach

Fee: $35

Age: 14 +

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 15

How to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-from-your-iphone-tickets-47835015820

Requirements: You must have an iOS device (iPhone or iPad...instruction will be given on iPhone so iPad apps may work slightly different) with the following apps installed prior to class!

Required Apps:

1. Brushstroke (Code Organa) $3.99
2. Fragment (Pixite) $1.99
3. Distressed FX (We Are Here) $0.99
IN APP PURCHASE-Sky Beauty Pack $0.99
IN APP PURCHASE- The Neutral Texture Pack $0.99
4. Snapseed (Google, Inc.)- FREE!
5. Image Blender (JHND i Sverige AB) $3.99
6. iColorama (Katerina Alieksieienko) $2.99 (iPhone) $3.99 (iPad)
7. Mextures (Merek Davis Com, LLC) $1.99
Possible in App Purchase (these packs may or may not come standard): LEAKS PACK 2 and GRUNGE PACK

Optional: Stylus or Apple Pen (I just use my finger, but you may want a stylus)

Important Notes: THIS CLASS IS FOR iOS USERS ONLY! YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN iPHONE OR iPAD WITH THE PROPER APPS INSTALLED! COST OF APPS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF THE CLASS. SOME APPS REQUIRE IN-APP PURCHASE TO HAVE THE PROPER MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THESE PROJECTS. THEY ARE LISTED BELOW. PRICES OF APPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED. BY REGISTERING YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

Questions: Contact Tracey Grumbach at [email protected]

SECRETS OF AMAZING iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Join artist and photographer, Tracey Grumbach, for this peek inside how to take amazing iPhone images. Tracey will teach you all the ins and outs of 4 iPhone apps that will help you improve the quality and "wow-factor" of your iPhone photography.

Instructor: Tracey Grumbach

Fee: $35

Apps required for class:

*Native iPhone Camera App- all iPhones come with this app already loaded

*Camera + (LateNite Apps) $2.99 on the App Store (possible in-app purchases)

*Hipstamatic (Hipstamatic, LLC) $2.99 on App Store (possible in-app purchases)

*Snapseed (Google, Inc.) FREE on App. Store

We will discuss tips for taking better landscape images (including how to capture dreamy waterfall images and lightning images), tips on better portraits, tips on taking actions shots, and tips on amazing close-up shots! Learn which camera app to use for each of those situations, learn the settings and controls for each scenario, and learn how to edit your photos right on your phone.

How to Register: Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secrets-of-amazing-iphone-photography-tickets-47147235651

Class size: Must have 5 registered to run; limit 15 people

Age: 14+

Notes: For iPhone only! Please bring: your iPhone to class fully charged, your iPhone charger, all 4 apps above already installed! Doors will open at 5:45PM, class starts promptly at 6:00PM. MUST REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME. NO WALK-INS!

PHOTOSHOP BASICS

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Join photographer and digital artist, Tracey Grumbach, for an introduction to Photoshop! Leave this hands-on workshop with an understanding of how to make your photos even more beautiful using the magic of Photoshop. Tracey will use her years of teaching and Photoshop experience to take the mystery out of this photo editing program.

You will leave with an understanding of, and hands-on practice with the following tools and adjustments:

1. Crop Tool- Learn how to use Photoshop's crop tool to crop your photos. Aspect ratio will be discussed as well as the advantages and disadvantages of cropping an image.

2. Exposure Adjustments- Learn to use the Levels and Curves Adjustments in Photoshop to create better exposure in your photos.

3. Color Management- Learn how to use the Hue/Saturation and Color Balance Adjustments to give your photos better overall color.

4. Black and White Adjustment- Learn how to use this tool to change your color photographs into unforgettable black and white photos.

5. Saving Your Photos- Learn how to best use the Save As command to keep a permanent record of the changes to your photos. File management will be discussed as well as what all the different image formats (.jpg, .png, .tif, .psd) mean.

Instructor: Tracey Grumbach

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St., Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $40 (plus Eventbrite online ticketing fee)

How to Register: Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/photoshop-basics-tickets-46220564954

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 10

Questions: Contact Tracey Grumbach at [email protected]

Requirements: Students must bring their own laptop with Photoshop installed! Computers WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! Instructor will be teaching using a Mac computer with Photoshop CC installed. Other types of computers and Photoshop software (ie: Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CS6, etc.) is welcome but please understand there may be subtle differences. ***Please have 5 of your own photos on your computer that you'd like to work on!*** Students must be 14 years old or older.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY

(Taking the mystery out of shooting in manual)

Saturday, June 16, 2018

9:00am - 3:00pm

Join instructor Tracey Grumbach, photographer and artist, as she takes the mystery out of shooting in manual mode! Bring your own DSLR camera for a day long hands-on workshop on how to understand the science and art behind having complete control of the exposure of your photographs. Leave feeling confident in understanding the photography exposure triangle including ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. Don't understand what these words mean? It is OK...Tracey will use her years of teaching experience to make these concepts easy to understand! Intended for beginning photographers or those who need to brush up on understanding exposure.

Instructor: Tracey Grumbach

Location: Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John St., Havre de Grace, MD

Fee: $70 (plus Eventbrite online ticketing fee)

How to Register: Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundamentals-of-photography-tickets-45629941383

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 20 (*ages 14 and older, please)

Questions: Contact Tracey Grumbach at [email protected]

Instructions: Doors open at 8:45AM. Please be on time as instruction starts immediately at 9:00AM. We will break for lunch between 12:00PM and 1:00PM. Bring your lunch or visit one of the local restaurants. Must bring your own DSLR camera with the instruction manual (if you don't have one, it is probably available online).

INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE ARTISTRY

Saturday, January 27, 2018

9:00am - 12:00pm

Enhance and transform your mobile photography into art pieces as artist Tracey Grumbach leads you step-by-step in creating beautiful mobile art projects using your iOS device! (iPhone or iPad ONLY)

Instructor: Tracey Grumbach

Fee: $50

Class Size: Minimum 5, Maximum 15

How to Register: Online at http://nineacresdesigns.zenfolio.com/mobile_artistry_workshop

Questions: Contact Tracey Grumbach at [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTES: THIS CLASS IS FOR iOS USERS ONLY! YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN iPHONE OR iPAD WITH THE PROPER APPS INSTALLED! COST OF APPS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF THE CLASS. SOME APPS REQUIRE IN-APP PURCHASE TO HAVE THE PROPER MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THESE PROJECTS. THEY ARE LISTED BELOW. PRICES OF APPS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED. BY REGISTERING YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

REQUIRED APPS:
1. Brushstroke (Code Organa) $3.99
2. Fragment (Pixite) $1.99
3. Distressed FX (We Are Here) $0.99
IN APP PURCHASE-Sky Beauty Pack $0.99
IN APP PURCHASE- The Neutral Texture Pack $0.99
4. Snapseed (Google, Inc.)- FREE!
5. Image Blender (JHND i Sverige AB) $3.99
6. iColorama (Katerina Alieksieienko) $2.99 (iPhone) $3.99 (iPad)
7. Mextures (Merek Davis Com, LLC) $1.99
Possible in App Purchase (these packs may or may not come standard): LEAKS PACK 2 and GRUNGE PACK

Optional: Stylus or Apple Pen (just using your finger is fine too)

WIRE WRAPPED BRACELET

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Saturday, August 26, 2017

10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn wire wrapping techniques using 20 gauge square and round wires with bead ornaments!

Instructor: Charlotte Lindgren

Fee: $50, includes all materials

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor with any questions at (410) 776-5653

PASTEL PAINTING & DRAWING

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn the secrets of creating beautiful pastel paintings!

Instructor: Ellie Tryon of Arts d'Tryon Studio

Fee: $65

Class Size: Minimum of 5, Maximum of 10

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor with any questions at (410) 776-3882 or [email protected]

PAINTING ON SLATE

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Learn the techniques used for painting on slate using a butterfly motif as the topic!

Instructor: Susan Dougherty

Fee: $35, includes all materials

Class Size: Minimum of 3

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor with any questions at [email protected] or (410)652-5336

WIRE WRAPPED PENDANT

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Saturday, July 15, 2017

10:00am - 12:00pm

Create your own wearable art!

Instructor: Charlotte Lindgren

Fee: $60, includes all materials

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor with any questions at (410) 776-5653

MINIATURE PAINTING ON RED GROUND

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Students will complete a miniature painting beginning with a red covered canvas. Returning students may choose an individual project where they will receive personalized advanced instruction upon first obtaining approval from the instructor.

Instructor: Catherine Valle

Fee: $45, includes all materials

Class Size: Minimum of 4

How to Register: Visit Arts by the Bay Gallery, or call us at (410) 939-1818

Contact the instructor at [email protected] or 410-557-8007

PHOTOGRAPHY WALK

Saturday, May 20, 2017

8:30am - 11:00am

Want to take your snapshots from amateur to awesome? Join photographer/digital artist Tracey Grumbach for a fun and informational day learning composition techniques and testing your new skills around town in scenic Havre de Grace! Bring your camera! Visit the Photo Walk Workshop facebook event page.

Fee: $35

Class size is limited, register now!

How to register:

In person- Visit the gallery during normal business hours

By phone- Call the gallery at (410) 939-1818

Online- Visit http://nineacresdesigns.com (click on WORKSHOPS)

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