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Upcoming Classes

3rd Saturday of every month
Lisa Bartell & Kathy Seburn will be teaching painting with acrylics.

June 21st 11am to 12:30pm

Suitable for grades 3-8.

This fun class for beginners is FREE. Please register in advance at the gallery.


Story-Telling

Free for students Grade K-5

July 26 11am-12pm - Read by Ms Miranda Brown

Please pre-register at the school for all story-telling classes.


Basic Drawing class.

Suitable for grades 3rd-8th. Students will be required to bring their own drawing materials:

a range of graphite pencils, eraser and sketchbook.

July 12 - 12-1pm Saturdays

$20 per class of $75 for the series.

Class will be tought by Nicole Ferree. Pre-registration is required.


Life drawing classes - Middle-school students - donations accepted.

Classes beginning June 25th and running weekly until July 30th.

Classes are from 1pm-3pm

First two classes will involve the exploration of line. The children will discover through application how many different kinds of lines can be used in a drawing.

All classes will involve a walk t city park to apply the classroom skills in drawing.

Classes continue exploring line techniques, cross hatching, dotting, shading and color.

Class is conducted by Morgan Ballard


Caricature drawing classes

by David Ross

Classes will be held at our community outreach centers (see below). Please contact the gallery for details on when each center will host classes.


Saturdays 11am to 1pm

Photography class.

Including technical camera details and techniques for improving your photography skills. This class is aimed at mature students ages 12 and up and adults.

Please register in advance. Students are required to bring their own camera equipment and supplies.

Classes will be given by

Ron Lytle, Mike Lippolt, Brian Coss and Matt Prince

Class fee: $15
Please call 304-676-5009 to register

Sponsor a Child
Through Art

We are currently seeking sponsorship for our after-school Art Program.  We instill self-enrichment for children grades K through 12.  Art classes are taught by artists who share their passion for children and art.  Classes are held at the School at 4 W Franklin Street.  Classes are on the following schedule starting September 7th.

Mondays thru Friday 5-6pm & 6-7pm

Saturday 11am-12pm & 12-1pm

Classes will include, Introduction to Elementary Art, Advanced Elementary Art, Craft Art, Pencil Drawing, Sketching, Acrylics, Chalk, Oil Painting, Water Colors and Inks.  Our program is supported by Washington County Tourism & Community Partnership, Hagerstown Housing Authority, the Boys & Girls Club and the Washington County Board of Education.

Now we need your support too!  All lessons are free.  Please call Ron Lytle at 301-791-6191 or e-mail at ronlytle3@netzero.net. Please feel free to drop by the gallery during opening times.


Past classes

Past classes have included:

Black History Month Presentations

Valentine craft class

Mothers day gift craft

Thanksgiving / Holiday craft classes

 



Community Outreach Art Programs- We are having Fall Programs: 

Children at Noland Community Center experiencing art from recyclable items.Noland Community Center - Fall Youth Art Program for children 5-17. Will teach Arts and Crafts, on Mondays, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.    Starts in September and is run by Diane Hamilton

 

Memorial Rec Center - Fall Youth Art Program for children 5-17.  Starts in September.

Elgin Community Station - Fall Youth Art Program for children 5-17. Will be teaching Craft Arts, on Tuesdays, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.   Starts in September.  This is lead by Diane Hamilton.

 



Frederick Community Center - Fall Youth Art Program 5-17. On Wednesdays, will teach Recycling Art.  Classes start at 5:30pm.  Starts in September.

Art Instructors:

  • Diane Hamilton - arts & crafts
  • Lisa Bartell
  • Kathy Seburn
  • Lou Murray
  • Debbie Lester
  • Mike Goucher

Classes previously offered:

  • Watercolor and Oil Painting
  • 3D Paper Art 
  • Drawing
  • Wearable Artwork
  • String Printing
  • Knitting
  • Chalk Pastels

 

Gallery Hours

Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm

Sat, Sun 1pm to 3 pm

 

After School Programs

Mon-Fri 5pm to 7pm

We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) school and gallery

dedicated to bringing art to the community

through after school and community art programs.

Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, Inc.
4 W. Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 791-6191
e-mail ronlytle3@netzero.net 
www.csagi.org

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