2024 Class Schedule

2024 Class Schedule 

 

Spring 2024

                                        Beginning March 19

Now is a great time to realize the dream of developing yours or your childs' artistic talents... 

and, I would love to be part of the journey!

“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper 

I am a classically-trained painter, with a BFA from MICA
and more than 25 years' experience teaching students of all ages

Maureen Hartnett, instructor

Sassafras Studio

21216 Denit Estates Drive
Brookeville, MD 20833
301-792-0925
 maureen.hartnett@gmail.com

Sassafras Studio has ideal northern lighting and is located in the delightful, rolling countryside of historic Brookeville, Md

  

All classes include Art Appreciation, Art History,  
Drawing and Watercolor Painting techniques

   

 Classes are held on Thursdays at the following times:

12:30-2pm and 3:30-5pm 

These classes introduce a variety of materials and cover texture, color, line, and tone.  Drawing and watercolor classes lay a foundation for a lifetime exploration of creativity and a love for art, and art history.  The fundamentals of materials, line, shading, perspective, figure, still-life, landscape and collage, using a variety of subject matter.  Art history and higher-level critical thinking is developed. In-class group critiques help build critical learning skills and improve attention to detail.  Use of nontoxic, high quality materials include charcoal, oil and dry pastels, graphite, conte crayon, colored, oil watercolor pencils and pan watercolor pigments, markers and ink.  Both art history and appreciation are incorporated into lessons. 

  

Classes Offered 

Students Age 5-9

$15 for 1.5 hrs

Students Age 10+

$20 for 1.5 hour class 

  Homeschool Children

$15 for 1.5 hour class

       

Individual Adult or Teen Art Lessons

1.5 hour Classes

$25 for 1.5 hr

All students bring a 10"x11" 100 lb weight, multi-media sketchpad

Other materials included in class.

Questions? 310-792-0925 or maureen.hartnett@gmail.com

   

 

2015 Class Schedule

Fall and Winter
2015  

Now is a great time to realize the dream of developing your artistic talent... 

...and, I would love to be part of the journey!

I am a classically-trained artist
with a BFA from MICA
with more than 25 years of experience
 teaching all ages.

Maureen Hartnett

Sassafras Studio
21216 Denit Estates Drive
Brookeville, MD 20833
301-792-0925
 maureen.hartnett@gmail.com

Sassafras Studio is located in historic Brookeville, Maryland

Create Your Own Class or
Join an Existing One!

 Assemble your own class with friends or family.

 Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Drawing, Watercolor or Acrylic

   (Includes use of drawing mediums, palettes, paper and paint).

Existing Classes:

Mixed Media, Drawing and Watercolor (ages 12+)

Ten Weeks; begins Friday, Sept. 11

4:30-6PM, $25 a class payable on the first class
b.y.o. sketchpad

Drawing and Painting in Acrylics or Oil (ages 14 to adult)

Open Class-sign-up for any length of time from 10am-12 noon
begins Sept. 12, $25 a class
b.y.o. sketchpads, paints and canvasses, as needed

Basic Drawing and Watercolor (ages 5-9)

Ten Weeks: Begins Wednesday, Sept. 16

1-2:15pm, $20 a class, payable on the first class
b.y.o. sketchpad

Create Your Own Class:

Level 0 (age 2-4) Five, 1 hr. classes ($50) 
 Level 1  (age 4-7) Six, 1 hr. classes ($60 + $10 materials fee) 
Level 2  (age 8-10) Eight, 1.5 hr. classes ($125 + $15 materials fee) 
Level 3  (age 10+) Ten, 2 hr. classes) $185 + $15 materials fee)
(Six kids per class; ages are estimates of maturity and level of experience)

   

 Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain (teens and adults)

   (Eight, 1.5 hr. classes; $140 + $10 materials fee)

  Exercise both sides of the brain in the act of creation.

    Drawing and Painting from the Masters - learn from one of your favorite artists by copying their   work - all ages and levels (Ten, 2 hr. classes) ($150 + $10 materials fee)

 Art-themed birthday parties in a real studio! Maximum 10 kids ($150 for 2 hours)
(BYO cake and Ice cream)

Home School Class Offerings: class outlined in previous 2010 post 

(Dates and times on a case-by-case basis)

   Calligraphy for children and adults (12-adult); Six classes ($90; with your pens and paper)

  One-on-one sessions of painting or drawing from life (or photo) ($25 hr.)

. . .

Contact me for current classes and opportunities.

301-792-0925
maureen.hartnett@gmail.com

  I am also available for commissions of faux furniture painting or landscapes in oil and acrylics and drawing in any medium

2014 Schedule of Classes

Happy New Year!   

2014 is a great time to realize the dream of developing your artistic talent... 

...and I would love to be part of your journey!

I am hosting an Open Studio on Saturday, January 18th and you are welcome to attend!

2-5pm

21216 Denit Estates Drive
Brookeville, MD 20833
301-792-0925
maureen.hartnett@gmail.com

Offerings for the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2014:

 Sign-up with an existing class or assemble your own class with friends or family.
(Particular classes and times dependent upon response; see earlier posts for typical schedules)

- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Drawing and Watercolor

   (Includes use of drawing mediums, palettes, paper and paint)
 
Level 1  (age 4-7) 6, one-hr. classes ($60+$10 materials fee) 
Level 2  (age 8-10) 8, one-and-a-half hr. classes ($125+$15 materials fee) 
Level 3  (age 10+), 10, two-hr classes) $185+$15 materials fee)
(Up to ten kids per class; ages are estimates of maturity and level of experience)

   

- Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain (teens and adults)

   (8, one-and-a-half hour classes; $140+$10 materials fee)

  Exercise both sides of the brain in the act of creation.

- Drawing and Painting from the Masters - learn from one of your favorite artists by copying their   work - all ages and levels (10, two-hr classes) ($150+$10 materials fee)

- Have an art-themed birthday party in a real studio! Up to 12 kids ($150 for 2 hours)
(BYO cake and party supplies)

-Home School Class Offerings: class outlined in previous 2010 post 

(Dates and times on a case-by-case basis)

- Adventures in Pottery- hand-built coil method, bowls, vases and tiles; glazing techniques (12-adult) Create beautiful and useful pieces of art; 6 classes ($120+$30 materials fee)

- Calligraphy for children and adults (12-adult); 6 classes ($90; bring your own pens and paper)

- One-on-one sessions of painting and drawing from life (or photo) ($25 hr.)

 

I also take commissions for faux furniture painting, landscape or portrait canvases in oil and acrylics, and drawings in many mediums.

Fall 2010 Classes - SIGN UP NOW!

Hi, I'm Maureen Hartnett and I run Sassafras Studio. Please read below!

Drawing and Painting Classes at the Sassafras Studio, Montgomery County, MD

Classical art instruction offered in a comfortable, working art studio located in peaceful and historic Brookeville, Maryland  (north of Olney)

[Sassafras Studio is named after the Maryland State Sassafras soil. Compressed earth blocks were used to build the studio.]

  Instructor: Maureen Hartnett, 

BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art

Background in landscape and mural painting, sculpture, photography, calligraphy with 25 years teaching experience

"Where the spirit does no work with the hand there is no art"

Leonardo Da Vinci

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FALL 2011

September 8/9 - November 10/11 (10 Weeks)

Classes




Thursday                                                   Friday

                                      Level 1  (ages 5-8)   10:30-12:00                     Level 2  (ages 9-12)    1-3:00

                                      Level 2  (ages 9-12)   1-3:00                            Level 3  (age 13+)  1-3:30

New Students:  before the first class I would like to see several examples of your best work.

Each class will focus on drawing and related skills, working from supplied objects in the studio or the garden.  With increased skill level, water color, acrylic or oil painting are introduced.  Art appreciation, art history, and critical thinking skills are integrated into all lessons.  Respectful behavior is enforced during class, and constructive criticism mandated during "critique time."  Parents are responsible for grading students if grading is desired.

Supplies:  Students must bring these items to the first class:  a drawing pad with good-quality paper (at least 18"x24"); one set of drawing pencils, and a gum eraser.  The pad will be used during class, and to complete homework assignments that are given after each class. 

Note: An inexpensive cardboard portfolio can also be purchased for storage and to transport larger artwork, as needed.  Other supplies for use at home or class are optional but it is never too early to provide good quality art supplies for your students!  

I will provide large and small easels, all objects the students will draw or paint in class, and all other supplies needed in class, including, watercolor paper, watercolors and watercolor brushes, colored pencils, charcoal, conte crayons, etc).  I like the students to experience as many mediums as possible during the session. However, if acrylics paints or oils are used in the class, each student must purchase their own supplies (canvas, paint and brushes). 

Tuition for each 10-week session:        Level 1 Class:   $120

                                                                 Level 2 Class:   $160

                                                                 Level 3 Class:   $180

Students will be added to the roster when payment is received.

(10% discount for siblings)

Payment by cash or check made out to:

                                             Maureen Hartnett, 21216 Denit Estates Drive, Brookeville, MD 20833

If you have any questions my cell is:  301-792-0925

Before students begin class I would like to know if they have any known allergies to materials or food and if there are any other medical conditions I should be aware of.