In this three-session series, we will take a hands-on approach to learning about mixed media materials, techniques, and methods, as you create three small abstract artworks. You’ll be able to try out different acrylic mediums, gels, and pastes and learn how to use them to achieve special effects. We’ll explore the almost infinite design possibilities to be found in the confluence of juicy paint, colorful collaged papers and tapes, shimmering metal leaf, and 3-D additions such as beads, stones, shells, twigs, broken jewelry parts, hardware bits, and assorted found objects. A supply list is included below class and an $18 materials fee will be paid to the instructor on the day of class.

Before they can attend, all students must present a valid Covid vaccination card, showing that a booster shot was received at least 2 weeks before the first class. Masks are required.

Finding Your Voice in Mixed Media, with Deborah Maklowski

• Date: 3 Thursdays, Aug 4, 11, & 18, 2022
• Time: 11 am – 2 pm
• Class Size: 6 students
• Cost: $55.00, plus an $18 materials fee paid in class

Ellicott City artist Deborah Maklowski works in a variety of genres, including impressionist Plein air landscapes in pastel and acrylic, representational drawings in colored pencil, graphite, and ink, and abstracts in colored pencil, acrylic, and collage. Deborah studied drawing and painting with private instructors from the age of 9 through high school and continued her training in college while majoring in Art History. She maintains her professional development through workshops with nationally known instructors, networking with her fellow artists, and a focused studio and Plein air practice. She is a dual signature member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, a past president and signature member of the Maryland Pastel Society, a juried member of the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington D.C., and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. Her award-winning work has been juried into numerous national and regional exhibitions and Plein air competitions and is included in private collections across the U.S.

Deborah Maklowski, CPSA, CPX, 410.707.4874 debmakart@gmail.com / www.DeborahMaklowski.com

Payment Options:

• HorseSpirit Arts $55.00 - call 301-490-2001or visit Wed-Sun, 11 am - 6 pm
• Eventbrite price $59.98, $55 plus a $4.98 Eventbrite fee
• Kindly double-check the dates before ordering, tickets are transferrable, but they are NOT refundable.
• In the event, this workshop is canceled or delayed you will be notified via email.

Necessary Info:

• Finding Your Voice in Mixed Media, with Deborah Maklowski, Thurs, Aug 4, 11, & 18, 11 am-2 pm
• Bring your Supplies, see list below.
• Before they can attend, all students must present a valid Covid vaccination card, showing that a booster shot was received at least 2 weeks before the first class. Masks are required.
• There is no elevator, HorseSpirit Arts Gallery is a renovated 1822 barn, and our 2nd-floor classroom is only accessible by stairs. We are available to carry supplies.
• Kindly double-check the dates before ordering, tickets are transferrable, but NOT refundable.
• In the event of cancelation or delayed opening, you will be notified via email.
• We have a bubbler to refill water bottle.
• Remember your reading glasses if needed.

Students’ Supply List

Paint: Bring the following Golden Fluid (Make sure it says “FLUID”!) Acrylics, in 1 oz bottles:

• Titanium White

• Ultramarine Blue

• Quanacridone Magenta

• Primary Yellow

Tools/equipment:

An assortment of brushes: Synthetic bristles are best for acrylics, and short-handle brushes will be easier to use in class. They don’t have to be expensive. Include at least:

o 1 small round (#1 or #2) for linear work

o 1 flat ¼” (around 6.35 mm) wide

o 1 flat ½” (around 12.7mm) wide

• Plastic palette knives and painting knives (two or three will be fine)

• A water container

• Paper towels

• Q-Tips

• 9”x12” pad of palette paper (Gray Matters recommended)

• Small craft knife (e.g., Slice, Excel, Maped, etc.)

• Scissors

• 2 old bath-size towels

Collage materials: Your choice! These are just suggestions, and you don’t need to bring all of this. Just choose a few SMALL items, whatever you have, whatever interests you. We’ll be working on three small (5”x7”) panels, one magenta-themed, one blue-themed, and one yellow-themed, if that helps you decide.

• Tissue paper, specialty papers (mulberry, rice, other art papers)

• Buttons

• Beads

• Twigs

• Stones

• Seashells

• Broken jewelry parts

• Ribbon

• Fabric

• Small found objects of all kinds

• Old postcards and photos that you’re willing to destroy For the Sake of Art

• Sheet music

• Stamps

• Stencils

Deborah Maklowski, CPSA, CPX / P.O. Box 6642 Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.707.4874 / debmakart@gmail.com / www.DeborahMaklowski.com