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September 26–27, 2015 10 am to 4 pm each day Large Jars This class will be a combination of demonstration and hands-on-work. We will be making larger work by throwing sectional pieces on the wheel and then putting them together. This technique will double one’s comfortable scale. We will also be working with adding coils and…
Pottery Seminar Tuesdays, September 22 to November 10 (8 weeks) Catherine White plans to lead a seminar about making pots, primarily on the wheel but handbuilt as well. These sessions are for anyone with an interest in making pottery. No experience is required, just a desire to give it a try, look carefully, and a willingness…
In addition to holding classes at Youngblood Art Studio, I also hold classes at Native Barre in Middleburg. Here is a class beginning soon: Drawing with a Live Model with Lilia Ohrstrom 4/19/2015 – 5/10/2015 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Each 2 hour class will begin with a series of gesture drawings using soft charcoal…
For the first time, Youngblood Art Studio is opening its doors to local artists. Youngblood Art Studio in the Plains, Virginia, is excited to announce the launch of the Spring Weekend Artist Club, a new program designed to allow area artists of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to work in an open, creative space. A…
Spring 2015 Art Classes Drawing Your Line Level 1 Sundays April 12, 19 and 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Youngblood Art Studio in The Plains $75 (combined, for three classes) Private Art Sessions I will also be offering private art sessions at Youngblood Art Studio to accommodate needs of the artist, drawing,…
Lilla Ohrstrom’s Work at “Art of the Piedmont” – February 2015 Lilla Ohrstome will have four sculptures (including the piece on the right) on display at the the Middleburg Community Center on Friday, February 20, 2015, for Art of the Piedmont, an auction of original artwork from select local artists. The evening’s proceeds will benefit Middleburg Montessori…
New Classes Announced – February 2015 Drawing Your Line: Level 1 What can you make of the marks you make? Description: What can you make of the marks you make? Lilla Ohrstrom is offering a beginner to advanced drawing class. This class is designed to help you find or rediscover your personal drawing lines. The…
New Work on Display – November 2014 Tri-County was established as a quality feed store in 1978. Today, it has evolved into the most eclectic and unique shopping experience in Hunt Country. They even include work by local artists, including some pieces of mine. So if you’re in the area or shopping at Tri-County, have…
New Show in February 2015: Art of the Piedmont Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom’s work will be on display at the the Middleburg Community Center on Friday, February 20, 2015, for Art of the Piedmont, an auction of original artwork from select local artists. The evening’s proceeds will benefit Middleburg Montessori School. See more at: http://artofthepiedmont.org The show promises a…
Artist Profile: Gomer Pyles Gomer Pyles not only approaches life with gentleness and imagination, he also has a lovely sense of humor. Part of healing is having a sense humor. There are many intelligent paradoxes in many of Gomer’s titles, which often shed an understanding and insight alongside his wonderful photographs and wood drift sculpture. Gomer…