Promoting art awareness and appreciation in the Eastern Panhandle
The Firehouse Gallery is an artists cooperative which first began its operation on October 2, 2011 as the Washington Street Artists Co-op. Although we have recently changed our name, the Gallery is continuing a tradition of providing a community space for local artists and artisans from across the West Virginia Panhandle to exhibit their work and interact with the community. We strive to support our fellow artists as we create, show, share, and teach with the goal of furthering creativity and expanding interest and participation in the arts among Charles Town.
Announcements:
Introduction to Pen and Ink Illustration
Wednesday Evenings in June (7, 14, 21, 28)
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Instructor: Guy Brescia
Place: Firehouse Gallery, 108 N. George St., Charles Town, WV
Cost per student: $85 ($30 for instruction fee + $50 for supplies provided)
Checks should be made payable to: Guy Brescia
Please mail to:
Guy Brescia
c/o Firehouse Gallery
PO Box 576
Charles Town, WV 25414
OR
Drop off at the Firehouse Gallery during business hours. Thurs., Fri., Sun. (11AM-5PM), Sat. (10AM-4PM)
DESCRIPTION:
This workshop is focused on learning or reinforcing the basics of the pen and ink illustration technique, with the focus being the enjoyment and fun of creating unique art. This instructor-led, student-focused course will discuss basic artistic concepts, choice of materials, use of color, types of lines, shading, smudging, washes, and ultimately marketing your art!
Beginner Level. Open to adults and children ages 12 and up.
Father’s Day Parchment (Beginners) Workshop
June 14, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Cynthia Huesman
Place: Firehouse Gallery, 108 N. George St., Charles Town, WV
Cost per student: $35 ($30 for instruction fee + $5 for supplies fee)
Checks should be made payable to: Palette and Quill Studio, LLC
Please mail to:
Palette and Quill Studio, LLC
185 Potomac Crossing Street
Charles Town, WV 25414
OR
Firehouse Gallery during business hours. Thurs., Fri., Sun. (11AM-5PM), Sat. (10AM-4PM)
DESCRIPTION: Parchment Craft is the craft of decorating parchment or vellum using various techniques that include the drawing or tracing of images, the painting and/or coloring of those drawn or traced images, embossing, perforating, or stippling or cutting decorative borders and internal embellishments. The finished work can be a card, a home decorative item, a religious item or anything you wish. It can be 2D or 3D. Originating as a craft prior to the 14th century, it began in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Everything was hand-made. Before the printing press, the images were cut in wood and engraved on copper plates. They were printed in large numbers on parchment and later hand-made paper.
You will participate in an ancient craft that predates the 14th century. You will use modern materials to produce beautiful and timeless works on the vellum paper made for this craft. Once you learn the basic techniques, you will be able to create a beginning to potentially intermediate parchment craft work. Creating a parchment craft work is a peaceful endeavor and can be as detailed as you wish.
This is an image of the card we will be creating during this workshop:
