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
