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EXPLORE
THE TRADITION
Since 1959, the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, Maryland has been training students in the methods and techniques of the Old Masters. The goal of the Schuler School has been, and continues to be, to assure that future generations of artists receive the wisdom of the past while acquiring the creative freedom that only the mastery of traditional skills can provide
This four year non-accredited atelier school provides a lively atmosphere in which students receive a high degree of personal attention. Drawing is stressed as the foundation for the study of painting and sculpture, and emphasis is placed on the mastery of the technical aspects of each discipline. This includes: grinding powdered pigments with the black oil that the student has prepared; making Maroger medium; preparing painting surfaces; making molds and casting sculpture, etc. The classes taught at the Schuler School train the artist in the perfection of their craft while teaching them the interrelationships of the various disciplines
EXPLORE
THE TRADITION
Since 1959, the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore, Maryland has been training students in the methods and techniques of the Old Masters. The goal of the Schuler School has been, and continues to be, to assure that future generations of artists receive the wisdom of the past while acquiring the creative freedom that only the mastery of traditional skills can provide
This four year non-accredited atelier school provides a lively atmosphere in which students receive a high degree of personal attention. Drawing is stressed as the foundation for the study of painting and sculpture, and emphasis is placed on the mastery of the technical aspects of each discipline. This includes: grinding powdered pigments with the black oil that the student has prepared; making Maroger medium; preparing painting surfaces; making molds and casting sculpture, etc. The classes taught at the Schuler School train the artist in the perfection of their craft while teaching them the interrelationships of the various disciplines
Fall Semester
2022-2023
Fall term begins October 5th,2022 and runs through Feb 3rd 2023
Classes are available for in studio instruction and may also be attended virtually. Classes will include structured lessons, demonstrations, paint alongs, projects and individual painting time with critiques.
Summer 2022
Our 6 week summer session runs from June 20th through July 29th. We offer a flexible schedule with morning and afternoon sessions being offered Monday through Friday by the full season, per week , per day or per class. Virtual log in is also available. We will have portrait models in the Tuesdays and Thursday afternoon sessions from 1pm - 4pm.
For more information on enrollment, please contact us at schulerschool@gmail.com.
Spring Semester 2023
2022-2023
Fall term begins Monday 2023 and runs through May 26th 2023
Classes are available for in studio instruction and may also be attended virtually. Classes will include structured lessons, demonstrations, paint alongs, projects and individual painting time with critiques.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Summer School 2021
Summer School at the Schuler School of Fine Arts Starts June 21 and runs until July 30, 2021.
From a single 3 hour block 1 day a week to full time 6 hours a day , 5 times a week we you can get old master style instruction in a warm lively environment. We offer drawing, painting, sculpture,watercolor, and outdoor plein air classes
All classes can be attended in - studio* or virtually.
*subject to change based on State/City Covid-19 policies
Animal Portraiture Workshop 2022
With Beth de Loiselle
August 1 - 4 (Monday-Thursday)
Learn how to approach animal portraits using a classical technique of
underpainting and application of color. Work from your own photos or from
images provided. Instruction will be supplemented with demonstrations and
lectures. A revised supply list will be provided to students who enroll, please
register by July 25 (5 students are needed to hold the workshop). There will
be a non-refundable $50 deposit to reserve your place; the full deposit will
go towards tuition. *Other art mediums such drawing, watercolor, pastel and
sculpture are welcome.
Make checks payable and mailed to:
Schuler School of Fine Arts
7 East Lafayette Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
Please include “ANIMAL WORKSHOP” in the memo line
For more information or to register please contact Beth:
Email: bdgfineart@gmail.com , subject “Workshop”
"Gus" Jerome Atherholt - Awards Judge
Event
Baltimore Legends
Artists of the 60's & 70's
March 2 - March 26 2023
Opening
Thursday March 2
Opening Artist Reception
Saturday, March 4, 4-8pm
limited parking, please carpool
Gallery Hours
Wednesday-Sunday 12-6pm
The Gallery at
MANOR MILL
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CLASSES
The teaching goal of the Schuler School program is to train professional artists in the perfection of their craft. Central to our curriculum is the study of anatomy and drawing, as well all technical aspects of each course, preparation of the Maroger medium for instance. Students are also taught to understand the interrelationship between the various disciplines that we teach.
Skilled drawing is the foundation of the entire Schuler School curriculum. The student, concentrating on the accurate rendering of the shapes of shadows and the simplifying and measuring of forms, learns to train the eye and to create three-dimensional forms on a two-dimensional surface. Students also copy from reproductions of Old Master drawings and receive lectures and exercises in perspective. Advanced drawing sessions use life models to teach proportion, movement and composition.
Students begin with ink tracings of bones and muscles, progressing to a study of proportional schematics and movement illustrations. Advanced students create acetate overlays that integrate bones and muscles and copy anatomical studies from the Old Masters. The skeleton and live models are also incorporated. Anatomy lectures are given throughout the school year.
Students learn basic techniques of oil painting and composition as well as the preparation of the Maroger medium and black oil. They also learn to grind paint from powdered pigments and prepare painting surfaces. Beginners copy from reproductions of the masters and advance to create their own compositions concentrating on progressively difficult subjects.
The techniques of watercolor are taught through working from flowers, still life, and landscape. Classes are held outdoors when weather permits. Principles of composition, color, and perspective are stressed.
Students work from life models in various media. Instruction focuses on anatomy, lighting, likeness, and style. Beginning students are encouraged to copy from portrait reproductions and to draw the model in charcoal.
The student models in plasteline and terra cotta, working from existing plaster casts. This enables them to learn the basic techniques of building a three dimensional form. Emphasis is placed on accurate measurement and knowledge of anatomy. The student will learn how to cast a piece in plaster and prepare a terra cotta piece for firing. Life models for portrait and figure are provided for advanced students.
Working in a variety of media, students