Inspiration from Art History: Instructed Open Studio by William Demaria

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 

 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

March 5 to March 26 - Wednesday from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
                1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 

Class Description:

Art history can be a bottomless source of inspiration for artists but knowing where to look and knowing where to start can be intimidating. This hybrid studio/ lecture series will teach artists how to use art history to inspire their artwork and introduce them to interesting art movements around the world ranging from 18^th century Chinese painting to Australian Impressionists and much more.

Bio:

William Demaria is an artist based in Baltimore Md, who primarily works as a printmaker and painter. He has a background in traditional European academic artwork and his personal art practice combines 18^th century European engraving techniques with inspiration from traditional Chinese painting.

For classes, a syllabus:

Length of class: 4 Weeks

Week 1: Looking at artists as academies: English, French, Russian, and Australian.

Week 2: Finding Inspiration across art media: Technical History of Western and Asian Printmaking

Week 3: Appreciating Traditional Chinese Painting and Japanese Printmaking

Week 4: Appreciating Abstract: Modern Art without pretense.

Age of participant: Adult (young adults permitted with prior approval from instructor)

Skill level: All levels welcome

Required supplies:

Because this class is an open studio format, different students’ interest will require different supplies. Please contact the instructor William Demaria at wdemariaart@gmail.com for a tailored supplies list to suit your individual needs.

Venue Details: 

Location:  Washington Printmakers Gallery,
                  1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007