December 2013 Adult Art Classes - Cards and Scenes for the Holiday Season.
Holiday Cards, Ornaments, & Scenes Adult Art Workshops at Rockland Library

Press Release - Rockland - Catinka Knoth will  lead an art workshop series for adults, on drawing and making holiday cards, scenes, and ornaments,  11 a.m.  Mondays, December 3, 10, and 17th, at the Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St.   Led by Knoth, participants will  create their own art for the holidays. Knoth provides the  classes  free of charge, with materials supplied. Friends of Rockland Library host the workshops, which are open to the public. FMI Knoth at 596-0069 or Rockland Library at 594-0310.



Knoth will provide instruction and guidance in drawing and creating December's holiday  themes. Participants will work with colored pencil, crayon, and  paper cutting and folding, with a focus on drawing in color.

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She teaches a free weekly children's drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com.

December 2013 Children's Art Classes - Cards and Scenes for the Holiday Season.
Topic: Kids Art Class
"Let's Draw Pictures and Cards for the Holiday Season!" Children's Drawing Workshops with Catinka Knoth at Rockland Library

Press Release: Rockland - This month children will explore motifs from the traditional celebrations of December in the free drawing classes at Rockland Public Library led by Catinka Knoth. Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza,  Winter solstice, and the New Year offer lots of imagery for creative fun. Students will draw images such as holiday wreaths, trees, gingerbread houses, ornaments and decorations; Santa Claus, toys, & elves; reindeer and sleighs; gift giving and more.



12/03    Chanukah
12/10    Gingerbread houses & holiday decorations
12/17    Christmas holiday cards
And, pending notice of city closures:
12/24    Christmas trees, & Winter Solstice
12/31    New Year's Celebrations

Class often starts with a period of guessing and brainstorming ideas for the
session's drawing. Knoth then leads children age 6 and up in "follow along"
drawings.  She expects children to work independently and encourages adults to participate by making their own drawings. If time allows, Knoth takes group photos of the students' work at the end of class.

Classes meet every Tuesday, 4-5pm, in the Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St. Children 10 and under need adult accompaniment. The program, sponsored by Wendy & Keith Wellin, is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Jean Young, children's librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

Woodland Animals and Themes of November - Adult Art Classes, 2013
Topic: Art Class

Woodland Animals and November Themes Adult  Art Workshop Series with Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library

Rockland - Catinka Knoth will teach drawing  woodland animals and themes of November, with a focus on drawing in color, 11 a.m.  Mondays, November 4, 18, and 25, in the Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St.  Knoth leads participants in working with colored pencils and crayons to create their own  colored drawings of woodland animals and November themes.  Students will use a variety of exercises and methods to help  develop new ways of seeing, observing, and designing.   Knoth provides the  classes  free of charge and open to the general public, with materials supplied; Friends of Rockland Library host. FMI Knoth at 596-0069 or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Knoth will give instruction and guidance in drawing November's themes. Each week is a different  motif, as follows:

11/04        Deer 

11/11        No class - Library closed for Veteran's Day

11/18        Woodland animals

11/25        Wild turkeys & pheasants

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She teaches a free weekly children's drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter - November Children's Art Classes
Topic: Kids Art Class

Themes for November Children's Drawing Classes at Rockland Library

 

Rockland -  "Let's Draw in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Thanksgiving, and the Coming of Winter!" is the November program for the ongoing free drawing classes led by Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library. Children will explore such motifs as woodland animals; Native American designs, lodging, hunting, and game; and foods and family gatherings.  Knoth leads children age 6 and up in these "follow along" sessions every Tuesday, 4-5 pm, in the library's Community Room, 80 Union Street. Children 10 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Knoth expects participants to be able to work independently and encourages adults to join in the drawing fun.  Local patrons Wendy and Keith Wellin sponsor the program, which is free with all materials supplied, and hosted by Friends of Rockland Library. Contact Jean Young, children's librarian, at 594-0310 for more information.

11/05    Let's Draw Deer!

11/12    Let's Draw Bears, Chipmunks, and  Squirrels!

11/19    Let's Draw Native American Designs and Motifs!

11/26    Let's Draw Turkeys, a Pilgrim Feast, and a Cornucopia for Thanksgiving!

October 2013 Adult Art Workshops Series - apples, fall leaves, Halloween pumpkins
Topic: Art Class

Autumn Themes Free October Art Workshop Series with Catinka Knoth at Rockland Public Library

Press Release, Rockland - Catinka Knoth offers drawing  October's autumn themes, with a focus on drawing in color, 11 a.m.  Mondays, in October, (no class Columbus Day 10/14), in the Community Room, Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St.   Led by Knoth, participants will  create their own  colored drawings of apple motifs; fall leaves & autumn landscape scenes; and Halloween pumpkins.  Knoth provides the  classes  free of charge and open to the general public, with materials supplied, and  Friends of Rockland Library host. FMI Knoth at 596-0069 or Rockland Library at 594-0310.

Knoth will provide instruction and guidance in drawing October fall themes. Each week is a different  subject, as follows:
10/07        Apples and apple trees
10/14        No Class - Library closed, Columbus Day
10/21        Autumn leaves & scenes
10/28        Halloween pumpkins

Knoth paints watercolors of Maine and whimsical animal scenes, which she offers as cards and prints. She teaches a free weekly children's drawing class at Rockland Public Library, sponsored by Wendy and Keith Wellin. For more information about Knoth's work visit www.catinkacards.com.

Leaves line drawing coloring page