Information about our Instructors and Testimonials from our Students

Ann Wiker is the director of Art Exposure Inc. She has taught art studio, history and appreciation courses to students of all ages through the Hopkins Odyssey Program, York College, Howard County Department of Parks and Recreation and Frederick County Public Schools. Ann has been published in various local media and works as an art consultant and as a painter. Testimonials: "excellent information and advice" "instructor makes time to answer questions and give individual instruction" "the instructor is well-educated and can impart information easily" "great information about colors, compositions, shapes, shadow and more depth in painting" "spent just the right amount of time on each basic skill and then moved right on" "nurturing, challenging, enabling, intelligent, encouraging". Sarah Eargle earned a B.A. in Art and Art History from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She has worked as an artist’s assistant both internationally and domestically, and served as an intern for Pyramid Atlantic Print Studios in Silver Spring. She is presently working on a series of paintings that examine emotional vulnerability. Melanie Coburn earned a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art and teaches photography courses at Mercy High School. Anne Stiebing is a fiber artist and art educator. She teaches children and adults at Art Exposure and Sew Fabulous Sewing School. She has also taught for the Creative Alliance, Camp Ballibay for the Fine and Performing Arts and Howard County Public School System. Anne earned her BFA and MAT (Masters of Arts in Teaching) from MICA. Andrew Goldstein has B.A. in Art with a focus in Ceramics. He has taught ceramics to all ages for over over 8 years. Andrew is also a local musician (www.SLY45.com) and song-writer. Andrew specializes in Functional Pottery, believing that traditional ceramic forms are created to serve a purpose in our everyday existence. Sunday Ballew is a multi-media artist and educator that lives and works in the Baltimore area. She recently received her MFA in Photographic and Electronic Media at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. Presently Sunday is teaching Digital Photography at the Arlington Art Center. In her work she is engaged with questions and ideas of representation, American mythologies, and consumer culture.

Seminar on Legal Services for Artists

Kathryn Goldman, an attorney from Goldman and Minton PC is availabe to lead a 2 hour evening seminar Goldman and Minton 20 South Charles Street, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21202. The seminar will feature "The 10 Basics" for artists in business: registering your art, finding a niche market, documenting your sales, displaying your work, signing a fair agent agreement, limiting your art licenses, bookkeeping, monitoring your rights, policing infringement, and estate planning. Specific questions can be submitted upon registering. Cost for members is $10, for non-members $15. Parking: There is metered parking on Charles Street and on Redwood Street. Testimonials from attendees: "the legal seminar was excellent...the logistics were handled well...food and meeting location were top rate...(the lawyer) was very informative with the specific legal subjects covered in an easy conversational style...the seminar was close to one-on-one which if replicated could have cost each individual hundreds of dollars." For more information on dates/times, please contact aeartdealer@aol.com.Groupons cannot be used towards this seminar.

Art and Wine Appreciation: Art Uncorked

Please join us for an evening of art and wine appreciation. Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, will discuss the finer points of pairing wine with food and Ann Wiker, Art Exposure Inc. will discuss different art styles. Guests will then enjoy visiting "style" stations where art and wine and food have been matched according to their style! For more information on holding and/or attending this event, please contact aeartdealer@aol.com or 410.404.3587. Groupons cannot be used towards this event.

Baltimore Art Classes for Children:afterschool art

Clay/Sculpture (5-8 yr olds)-Does your child love to make things, play with clay or play-dough? If so, they will love this program. We will be exploring different sculpture materials and forms as we create paper playgrounds, our dream house, origami sculptures, ceramics pots and animals as well as a paper maché mask Mondays 4/16/12-6/11/12 (no class 5/29/12)2:45-4:30pm at Federal Hill Prep, Baltimore, MD 21230. Students will meet in the library (2nd floor). Cost for 8 weeks: $142. To register, submit completed registration form (from this site) and payment to Art Exposure--deadline to register is 4/9/12.

Professional Development for Artists:The Pathway to Being an Art Professional

This 2-hour evening workshop is geared to artists and artisans who are interested in marketing their creations. The following topics will be covered: building a resume, framing your work for presentation, where and how to exhibit, pricing, taxes,creating a portfolio, copyrights, policing your work, commissions, working with buyers, writing artist statements/bios, researching and applying for juried shows, approaching galleries and more. Portfolio reviews will also be done by request. Artists of all mediums are welcome. Contact aeartdealer@aol.com for more information on dates/times. This class is scheduled once a minimum of 5 students are interested. Groupons cannot be used towards this class. Cost $25.

Art Classes for Adults: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting

Beginners will learn the basics of oil painting: prepping the canvas, mixing colors, brush techniques, composition and light and shadow. Intermediate painters will review color mixing and composition and choosing subject matter. Advanced painters will receive individualized instruction based on their ability level.

Don’t be intimidated – this can be fun! Supply list will be mailed. Instructor: Ann Wiker. Cost:first-time students $95+supplies. Returning students $80- session: Tuesdays 7/10/12-8/7/12 7:00-9:00pm at Messiah Church, 1025 S Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Canton Square)Thursdays 5/24/12-6/21/12 7:00-9:00pm at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)

Art Appreciation: Art Meets the Dollar- The Business Side of Art

Vincent van Gogh's art sells for millions of dollars today, but the artist died poor, without economic success. Conversely, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali became multimillionaires. Have you ever wondered why some artists only make money after their death? Or what influence money has had on artists and their work throughout history? Or which artists were successful salesmen and money managers and which just couldn't operate from "that side" of their brain? This course provides a brief overview of art history with a focus on how certain artists succeeded financially. Instructor: Ann Wiker, please contact aeartdealer@aol.com for dates/times. This class is scheduled once a minimum of 8 people are interested. It runs 5 consecutive weeks, once a week, 7-9pm. cost is $125

Art Classes for Adults: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting has been at the foundation of every artists career since the late 1500's and is still used widely today among artists and draftsmen. This class will cover all the classic watercolor techniques as well as more abstract and experimental ones. Watercolor is the perfect medium for those just getting started and yet challenges even the most skilled painters. Students will also learn how to draw and paint with watercolor pencils. Supply list will be mailed. Cost:students $90+supplies, Instructor: Anne Stiebing. Location: 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore MD 21230 (Federal Hill) Saturdays 6/9/12-7/7/12 9:30-11:30am

Art Classes for Adults: Abstracting for Intermediate Painters

Have you ever said, "I could paint that?" Let's find out if you can! We will create paintings without subject matter in acrylic or oil paints. We will study color, texture, composition and brush technique. We will experiment with different sized canvases and brushes and with collage techniques. This is a great opportunity to use abstracting to amplify your developing technique. Supply list will be mailed. Cost:first time students $95+supplies, repeat painting registrants can pay for as many classes as they choose to attend ($15/class).Same meeting dates/times/locations as the "Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Oil Painting" class

Photographers' Round Table

Whether you're a professional photographer or you just enjoy photographing your family and friends, this is an evening you'll enjoy. Those of you with a love for photographing can meet and share ideas about matting, framing, the technical side of shooting, digital vs. traditional, b/w vs. color, printing, color profiling, Photoshop, prints, paper types, etc. This is a learning and discussion opportunity. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples of their work for critiquing. Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. To be held at 1419 Riverside Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230. This event is scheduled once a minimum of 5 attendees are interested. Groupons cannot be used towards this event

Private Art Lessons

Do you suspect that your child has some talent that needs to be nurtured? Or are you, as an adult, more comfortable with one-on-one instruction? Private art lessons (one student)and semi-private (2-3 students)in photography, drawing and painting (oil and watercolor) are available for children and for adults. Prices range from $15-$60/per person/per lesson. Lessons can be scheduled to your convenience and can be taught in your home or at one of my venues. Please contact aeartdealer@aol.com or 410.404.3587 for more information. Groupons cannot be used towards semi-private or private lessons.

Art Classes for Adults: Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography-(15yo - adult)Would you like to learn more about your camera or feel more confident with your photography? Whether you're a casual photographer or a hobbyist or someone hoping to become more professional, you'll enjoy this course. The instructor will cover the basics of digital photography: lenses, exposure, histograms, etc. An outdoor session will be included as the 5th class for hands on instruction. Students need to bring digital single lens reflex cameras and camera manual to class. Cost: $90. location-1419 Riverside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)- Instructor: Melanie Coburn Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm 5/2/12-5/23/12 (with an outdoor shoot on 5/27/12) . next session: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am 5/19/12-6/9/12 with an outdoor photo shoot 9:30-11:30am 6/10/12, Instructor: Melanie Coburn.

Drawing for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced

Art classes for Adults: Drawing (ages 18 and up) This class will focus on a variety of drawing approaches, from the realistic to the abstract. Special attention will be given to the area of portraiture. Beginners will be introduced to the basics of drawing, including exercises that appeal to both its technical and creative components. Intermediate and advanced students will receive individualized instruction as they work to improve and refine their skills. Supply list will be emailed. Instructor: Sarah Eargle. Cost:$110(includes models)+supplies 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)cuurent class class Mondays 4/30/12-5/14/12 7-9pm (semi private instruction) next class: Mondays 6/18/12-7/16/12 7-9pm same instructor and location and cost

Art Classes for Adults: Plein Air Painting

Once you've copied "the masters" and worked from your own photographs, the next challenge for painters is to paint outdoors. We will render cityscapes, seascapes, nightscenes and florals in this class that meets 2 Thursdays 7:00-8:00 pm at 1419 Riverside Ave (Federal Hill) and 3 Saturdays 9:30-11:30am outside at various locations in Baltimore. The indoor meetings will be for preparation and critiquing. Intermediate and advanced painters will receive individualized instruction based on their ability level. Instructor: Ann Wiker. Cost $125 + supplies-please contact aeartdealer@aol.com for more info. on dates

Behind the Scenes: A Historical Study of Art Techniques

Have you ever looked at a painting in a museum and thought, "I could do that" or wondered how a fresco is different from a mural or how the Renaissance artists created paintings with such depth? Is Pollock's splatter painting easy? How did Expressionists create paintings? What is the science behind pointillism? How long do paintings take to create? What are glazes? What is underpainting? Throughout history artists have experimented with numerous mediums and tools. They've invented processes, successfully and not so successfully. Some artists have become known for the manner in which they create as much as for their creations. All this and more will be explored in this course which explains the ways that artists throughout history have used their mediums. It's a "behind the scenes" look at the production side of art. We'll "pull the curtain" back and learn how the magic is done. Instructor: Ann Wiker, please contact aeartdealer@aol.com for dates/times. This class is scheduled once a minimum of 8 people are interested. It runs 5 consecutive weeks, once a week, 7-9pm. cost is $125

Summer Art Camp for Children: Illustrate it!

Grades 2-5, 6/18/12-6/22/12 or 6/25/12-6/29/12 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm $115 + $15 material fee, - Does your child doodle all the time? Do they love to copy pictures from books and magazines? Do you think you might have a real artist on your hands? If that's the case, your child will love this camp that focuses on drawing, painting, illustrating and making pictures look more realistic. We will create landscapes, still lifes, portraits, comic strips, illustrated books and more. The young artists will enjoy using oil pastels, paint pens, charcoal and other materials that professional artists use. Location: Jeffers Hill Elem, Columbia.For more information, contact Danielle Bassett at 410-313-4634 or email dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Children's Summer Art Camp: Pop Out Art!

Grades 2-5 9am-12pm 7/9/12-7/13/12 $115 + $15 material fee 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm Jeffers Hill Elem, Columbia,Young artists will work with fabric, wood, clay, papermache, textiles, and many more materials while making sculptures, collages, puppets and multiple other artworks. Your child's ideas will come to life as we explore the many ways to create two and three dimensional art. The focus of this camp is on mixed media. If your child enjoys imaging and building, they'll love this! For more information on the above dates, contact Danielle Bassett at 410-313-4634 or email dbassett@howardcountymd.gov. Camp will also be offered 8/6/12-8/10/12 through Kaleidoscope, Roland Park Country School - please visit www.rcps.org for more information

Summer Art Camp: Young Authors and Illustrators

Grades 2-5 7/23/12-7/27/12 9am-12pm or 1:00-4:00pm,Does your child make up endless stories and imagine fantastic characters? Do they enjoy drawing superheroes or cartoon animals? This camp focuses on book building using some of the same techniques as well-known children’s' book illustrators: Eric Carle, Tommie dePaola, Leo Lionni. We look at these artists and more for inspiration and your child's imagination will soar!Location: Jeffers Hill Elem,Columbia. For more information, contact Danielle Bassett at 410-313-4634 or email dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Art Classes for Adults: Beyond Basic Digital Photography – Putting it all together

This class works on putting it all together. You have learned about shutter speeds and f/stops; now practice and expand on how to use them in creating the images you want. This class will cover subjects such as composition, metering the image, creating depth and more. Each session will include a critique of images; you will need to print and bring. PREREQUISITES: A digital SLR camera, completion of the Introduction to Digital Photography course or a full working knowledge of your digital SLR. Instructor: Melanie Coburn. Cost: $125. The first three classes will be held at 1419 Riverside Ave.,Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)on Wednesdays 5/30/12-6/20/12 6:30-8:30pm. The fourth class will be a field study at the Palm House www.baltimoreconservatory.org. Sunday 5/27/12 10am-12pm

Art Camp: Artful Fun!

Ages toddler-9 yrs old (2 and 3 yr olds must be accompanied by an adult), 6/4/12-6/8/12 or 7/16/12-7/20/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Ann Wiker. Spend some of your summer in a creative way with this camp that includes painting, sculptures, collaging and textile art. We will use books as a jumping off point and will look at the art of some famous artists. Your child will explore the possibilities of creating with clay, wood pieces, fabric, styrofoam, beads and more. To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadlines to register is 5/28/12 for the June camp and 6/2/12 for the July camp.

Summer art camp for Adults

Why should kids have all the camp fun? This is a chance for adults of all ages to be introduced, to experience different mediums and to receive individualized instruction on long-term projects. Mediums to consider: acrylics, watercolor, oil paint, pastels, charcoal, collage. Bring your motivation or it can be provided! We will meet 6/11/12-6/14/12 9:30-11:30am at Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Instructor: Ann Wiker. Cost is $100 + supplies. Registration deadline is 5/13/12.

Sewing/Knitting

Sewing lessons offered at instructor's home or yours. The instructor is located in Columbia, MD and her hourly rate is $40.00 per hour, 2-hour session. If she comes to your home, the rate is $45.00 per hour. Contact her directly at: patbobreynolds@verizon.net or by phone 410-707-1680

Art Appreciation: Beneath the Surface: Hidden Layers of Famous Artworks

Why has da Vinci's Mona Lisa remained an immensely popular painting over the years? Why is the figure in Edvard Munch's famous painting screaming? What caused Picasso's Blue Period? Why did Salvador Dali repeat the dripping clock image in his paintings? Throughout history artists have used their artwork to communicate meanings and feelings. They've included symbols and compositional designs as a language sometimes not obvious upon first viewing. Rumors and legends have emerged around certain masterpieces. All this and more will be explored in this revealing course that seeks to explain the hidden layers beneath famous works of art. $180.00 (6 Sessions) Thursdays, Apr. 5-May 17, 2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No class May 10. Homewood JHU Campus- Visit JHU Odyssey www.odyssey.jhu.edu for more information and to register.

Famous Art Collaborations

When Picasso met Dora Maar, they engaged in knife play but ultimately she became his muse. Lee Krasner was a successful artist in her own right but was eclipsed by Jackson Pollock and ended up promoting his fame. Alfred Stieglitz “discovered” Georgia O’Keefe and helped launch her into the art world. Christo and Jeanne-Claude formed a formidable artistic duo and took artistic collaboration to a new level with their large-scale environmental sculptures. Are two heads better than one when it comes to producing artwork? Or does one artist become overshadowed when another becomes famous? When have personal relationships helped an artistic career and when have they sunk it? In this course we will examine several famous artistic partnerships: romantic ones and working ones. We’ll take a closer look at how interpersonal relationships effect artistic production and success. please contact aeartdealer@aol.com for dates/times. This class is scheduled once a minimum of 8 people are interested. It runs 5 consecutive weeks, once a week, 7-9pm. cost is $125

Young Teens - Introduction to Photography - Summer Camp

This camp is geared toward 9-14 year olds who want to learn more about photography. Young children will learn the basics of photography: composition, exposure, frequently used terms etc. An outdoor session will be included for hands on instruction. Students need to bring cameras to camp. Minimum of 5 students. Maximum of 12 students Cost: $110. Students should bring snack to camp.Instuctor: Karen Messick.Monday-Friday July 23-27, 2012 9:30-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave., Baltimore, MD 21230 (Federal Hill)

The Youngest Artist Camp

Ages 2-4 yrs old (2 and 3 yr olds must be accompanied by an adult), 6/11/12-6/15/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Toddlers in this class will be introduced to basic art making techniques such as painting, sculpting with clay, tearing, cutting, gluing and stringing beads. Students will strengthen small motor skills while having fun exploring a range of materials. The youngest artist will bring home paintings, a collage and a beaded necklace with a clay medallion. Students should bring snack to camp. Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 7.Instructor: Anne Stiebing. To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadline to register is 5/28/12.

Paper-Making Camp

Ages 9-12 yrs old, 6/25/12-6/29/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Young artists in this class will explore the art of paper-making using recycled paper and other materials. They will learn about the history of paper-making, experiment with a variety of techniques and create a final artwork with handmade paper. Paper made in this class can be used in the bookmaking class the following week. Students should bring snack to camp.Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.Instructor: Anne Stiebing. To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment.Deadline to register is 6/11/12.

Book It Camp

Ages 9-12 yrs old, 7/2/12-7/6/12 (no class 7/4/12) cost-$90 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Anne Stiebing. In this camp we will sample a range of fun and unique book-making techniques. Students can use these as sketchbooks, phone/address books, journals, gifts and more. Young artists will then create a one-of-a-kind artist's book that they can treasure for years to come.Students should bring snack to camp. Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadline to register is 6/18/12.

Portfolio Development Camp

Ages 14-18 yrs old, 7/9/12-7/13/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Anne Stiebing. Teenagers are are applying for AP art classes or college art programas will benefit from this week long workshop. Students will share their work in class critiques and receive valuable feedback which will help strengthen their work. We will also work on drafting artists' statements and improving presentation skills. A visiting artist will share with the class their portfolio and experiences as a working artist. Students should bring snack to camp. Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadline to register is 6/25/12.

Print Collage camp

Ages 10-14 yrs old, 7/30/12-8/3/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Anne Stiebing. In this camp we will be exploring various styles of print-making and collage through artists such as Chuck Close, Andy Warhol and Romare Bearden. Students will combine finger prints, collagraphs, relief printing and more with mixed media collage to create imaginative and inspired works of art. Students should bring snack to camp. Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadline to register is 7/16/12.

Jewelry Making Camp

Ages 7-10 yrs old, 8/6/12-8/10/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Anne Stiebing. In this camp young artists will explore jewelry from around the world and learn how to make many different types of jewelry, from macrame friendship bracelets to beaded necklaces, rings and earrings. Students will also learn how to make their own beads and sketch their designs. Students should bring a snack to camp.Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Deadline to register is 7/23/12.

Paper Sculpture Camp

Ages 9-12 yrs old, 8/13/12-8/17/12 cost-$110 (includes supplies), 9:30am-11:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230. Instructor: Anne Stiebing. Paper is one of the most basic, versatile and abundant materials we have. In this class we will explore the many ways we can manipulate paper, such as paper flowers, origami, pop-ups, quilling and more. Minimum of 5 registrants, maximum of 10.To register please complete a form from this site and submit with payment. Students should bring a snack to camp.Deadline to register is 7/30/12.

The Youngest Artist-toddler art

(2-4 year-olds):Toddlers in this class will be introduced to basic art making techniques such as painting, sculpting with clay, tearing, cutting, gluing and stringing beads. Students will strengthen small motor skills while having fun exploring a range of materials. The Youngest Artist will bring home paintings, a collage and a beaded necklace with a clay medallion. Cost: $85 Instructor: Anne Stiebing Saturdays 7/14/12-8/11/12 9:30-10:30am at 1419 Riverside Ave. (Federal Hill) Baltimore, MD 21230. Registration deadline 7/9/12.Fall session on Saturdays (dates to be announced) 9:30-10:30am at 3115 Eastern Ave. (Patterson Park Baptist Church) Baltimore, MD 21224.

Guitar Lessons

Guitar lessons: These private or semi-private lessons are for 8 yr old-adult students who are interested in learning to play the guitar. Lessons range in price from $70/hr (private lesson) to $35/hr for each of 3 students (semi-private lesson). Students should also expect to purchase an instrument ($80-100 for children's and $150-300 for adult) and small elements (capo, tuner, picks-$45 total). A minimum of 8-10 lessons are recommended. Practice outside of class is recommended. Instructor: Andrew Goldstein. Lessons will be held at 1419 Riverside Ave., Federal Hill. Please contact aeartdealer@aol.com to schedule dates/times

Teen Photography Class

This class is geared toward 10 -14 year olds who want to learn more about photography. The photographers will start with learning the technical manipulation of the camera. And take those skills to practice developing their artistic communication. We will go outside for a portion of each session. Students need to bring a fully charged camera and camera manual to class . Minimum of 5 students. Maximum of 12 students Instructor: Melanie Coburn. Cost: $95. Students should bring a snack and drink to class. contact aeartdealer@aol.com for dates/times