Instructor Name: Michael Seipp

www.baltimorescreenpainter.org

The Painted Screen: A Unique Baltimore Folk Art

Date and time: Saturday 4/18 10-3 pm

Minimum Age of Student: 12 and up

Materials Fee & List of What Fee Covers OR kit contents:

· Screening

· Paint

· Brushes

· Compositions

· Envelope Frame

· All miscellaneous materials

Workshop Description:

· The Baltimore Painted Screen Workshop consists of:

· A presentation on the history of this unique Baltimore Folk Art – Approx. 60 minutes

· Painting a miniature screen – 2 to 3 hours

· Collecting the screens – 15 minutes post workshop

· The miniature screen is approx. 8 by 10 inches and will be take home in a black envelop frame.

· Compositions will be provided for any folks who are not comfortable yet with their artistic skills.

Instructor bio 

· Michael Seipp is a Baltimore native. His 50-year professional life was spent rebuilding Baltimore’s neighborhoods. Twenty years ago, he started drawing City scenes in charcoal and ink as an avocation. Remembering the painted screens, he grew up with, he decided to take a class at Common Ground on the Hill and subsequently studied under the teacher, John Iampieri, a Master Screen Painter. Michael is now a Master himself and regularly takes on apprentices to help keep this Folk Art alive and well. Michael is a member of the Hamilton Art Collective in Baltimore City and his screens are on display at their gallery located at 5502 Harford Road. Besides grandkids, gardening and golf, painting screens is a part of his daily routine.

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