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Winter’s a Poppin’

Winter 2019/2020

 

Nature Revisited Art Exhibition

Nov.14, 2019 – Jan.2, 2020

Rachel will be exhibiting her “Sacred treks” series as part of this wonderful group show.

Reception, Nov.14, 7-8:30 PM

City of Takoma Park Community Center

7500 Maple Ave.

Takoma park, MD 20912

https://www.facebook.com/events/410826576246422/

 

Holiday Open Studio and Art for Purchase

Studios 301 and 303

Dec.7 & 8, 2019

10-4 PM each day

 

Join the Greenbelt Artists-in-residence for studio visits, schmoozing and noshing, artist alley exhibits, and original art for purchase. Juried crafts fair, musical performances and more as part of the greenbelt festival of lights will be happening throughout the weekend.

 

3rd floor

Greenbelt Community Center

15 Crescent Rd.

Greenbelt, MD 20770

 

Schedule a private visit to my art studio in Greenbelt, MD:

helloplanetrachel@gmail.com

 

 

Camps and Classes

 

Winter Break Arts Camp

Ages 5-12

December 30 and 31

Art Works Now

4800 Rhode Island Ave.

Hyattsville, MD 20781

Registration info.: www.artworksnow.org

 

 

Homeschool Around the World Through Art

Ages 5-10

Wednesdays, Jan.8 – Feb.26, 10:30 – Noon

Greenbelt Community Center

Greenbelt, MD

Each week, students will explore a different country or region of the world through the visual arts. Students will keep a portfolio of maps, artwork and facts about each place we study. Students should bring a water bottle and may bring a snack (no nuts please). Students should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for art-making. Smocks are provided.

Registration Info. page 13

https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16013

 

 

Uke Can Do IT! Beginner Ukulele

Teens-adult

Thursdays, Jan.9 – Feb.27 7:00pm-8:00pm

Greenbelt Community Center

Greenbelt, MD

 

This class is for adults and teens who have never played the ukulele. Learn basic chords, how to read and play a few melodies, and how to perform together as an ensemble. Students bring their own soprano ukulele to class (the most popular kind) and a folder for sheet music and handouts. End of our last class, we will invite our families and friends to a short recital and celebration.

Registration Info. page 20

https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16013

 

 

Uke Continued

Teens-adult

Thursdays, Jan.9 – Feb.27 8:00pm-9:00pm

Greenbelt Community Center

Greenbelt, MD

This class is for adults and teens who can play several ukulele songs with confidence, read a chord chart, read ukulele tablature, and strum and sing at the same time. This session, we will be adding to our repertoire with songs from the 1920s-1950s spanning a variety of musical genres. Students bring their own soprano ukulele to class (the most popular kind) and a folder for sheet music and handouts. Last class session, we will invite our families and friends to a short recital and celebration.

Registration Info. page 20

https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16013

 

 

SHADOW BOX ASSEMBLAGE WORKSHOP

Teens – Adult

2 Friday sessions, Jan.31 and Feb.7, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Greenbelt Community Center

Greenbelt, MD

 

Over the course of two Friday evenings, participants will create an intriguing 3-D shadow box assemblage. The instructor will guide you in composition, use of materials, how to choose colors to make images “pop,” and technical construction of your art piece. Participants may bring copies of small photos, greeting cards, fabric, old letters, broken jewelry, and other small objects. Shadow box frames, paint, adhesives, balsa wood, specialty papers, images to collage, fabrics, scissors, drawing and painting implements, and a variety of small objects provided.

Registration Info. page 16

https://www.greenbeltmd.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=16013

 

 

Private Ukulele and Guitar lessons

Beginner – Intermediate

Ages 10 – Adult

Tuesday evenings

$50 per hour-long session

Takoma Park, MD

 

Contact: Rachel Cross, rachelcrossmusic@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Appointment, Studio 301, Greenbelt, MD

helloplanetrachel@gmail.com, (240) 601-4722

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