The next Open Studio sessions are schedule for next Tuesday, November 4, from 1-4pm with Mikki Tarantino and Wednesday, November 5 with Judith Becker from 5:30-8:30pm at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in  Martinsburg.

While this is not a formal instruction program, it’s a great opportunity to continue to practice what you have learned in other classes, revitalize those rusty skills, get some help with a stubborn composition, or just take the time for yourself to focus on your artwork with fewer distractions and some expert advice!

Mikkey Tarantino
Tuesday, November 4, from 1-4pm

A new addition to BAC’s roster of instructors, Mikkey moved from oils to watercolor and has studied with passion ever since, developing a realistic style that exhibits strong drawing and strong color choices. She is an elected member of the Garden State Watercolor Society, The New Jersey Watercolor Society  and the Baltimore Watercolor Society.  The American Artist Watercolor Magazine selected Mikkey as one of ‘Twenty Emerging Artists’ in their Fall 2007 publication. Her website is mikkeyart.com.

Fee $25 paid at the beginning of the session. Pre-registration is not required.

For more information about the Open Studio Program, go to: http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/openstudio/

Judith Becker
November 5, 5:30-8:30pm

Judith Becker is an experienced artist with dual degrees in design and education. She has recently moved to the Eastern Panhandle, but previously taught a variety of classes in Garrett County, Maryland. Judith specializes in painting with colored pencils, pastels and watercolors and often mixes her media for unusual effects. Her subjects mostly are botanicals and scenes from her travels. Her popular classes cover many art techniques targeted for both the beginner and the more experienced painter.

Fee $25 paid at the beginning of the session. Pre-registration is not required.

For more information about the Open Studio Program, go to: http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/openstudio/

 Jean Kellogg
Sunday, November 9, 1-4pm

Jean Kellogg is an award-winning regional fine and commercial artist, art instructor for arts organizations, and for county and state continuing education programs; also an illustrator, writer and artisan. She works in a wide variety of media, such as Prismacolors, charcoal, conte’, oil & acrylic paints, and mixed media; she also creates toys, costume jewelry, textile goods and other crafts which are marketed locally through various venues.

Fee $25 paid at the beginning of the session. Pre-registration is not required.

For more information about the Open Studio Program, go to: http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/openstudio/

Sunday November 30 1-3pm, December 7, 1-3pm
Fabric Doll Creation Workshop
Taught by Hilda Eiber

Try your hand at sewing and embroidery and learn the basics to create your own fabric doll. On the first day, participants will learn how to cut and sew the doll, and in the second class, the doll’s clothes will be created. The class is taught by professional artist, Hilda Eiber, who has taught several doll making courses, including at the Washington County Museum in Hagerstown. This is a hand sewing course to learn how to create a cloth doll and clothing improve sewing and embroidery stitches too. This is a great class for Mom’s and grandmothers who like to make a holiday gift for their children or  grandchildren, or encourage creativity and new skills, for a  teen working on their basic sewing skills. The course is open for students 12 years to adults.

The workshop is sponsored by the Berkeley Arts Council and will be held at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg, WV. The dates are Sundays November 30 and December 7, 1-3pm.

Pre-registration is required. For details and online registration, visit http://artworks.berkeleyartswv.org/workshops/.

The Berkeley Art Works, a project of the Berkeley Arts Council, is the realization of the long-held dream of the arts community in Martinsburg and Berkeley County West Virginia: to have a community-based arts facility that suppors local and regional artists, brings quality arts experiences for the members of the public, and provides a wide range of arts learning experiences for local residents, artists, and artisans. The Berkeley Arts Council is on the Web at www.berkeleyartswv.org.