Welcome to Urban Easel

We offer many exciting studio programs.  For your convenience, we have open and continuous enrollment.  Please join us at Urban Easel for a range, hands-on fine art classes. Classes are offered for both children and adults.  Students are introduced to a wide variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, pottery wheel, printmaking,  & sculpture.  If group lessons are not for you try out our customized private lesson in art.  We specialize in private step by step paint parties, birthday parties, girls night out, and fundraisers. Or sign up for one of our painting events and get creative with us. Unless noted, all art supplies provided.

Upcoming Events

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• Paint Parties

• Pottery Wheel Classes

•  In Home Private Paint Parties

• Commisioned Pet Portraits

• Paint Party Fundraisers

• Private Art  Lesson

• Corporate Events

• Youth Sports Fundraiser / Boosters

• Birthday Paint Party

• Church Paint Nights

• After school Art Programs

• Girls Night Out Paint Parties

• Off site Paint Parties

Try IT

 Pottery Wheel

Workshop

Try it,  1 day Pottery Wheel Class  

CHOOSE 1 DAY : 

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• Tuesday Jan. 28th,  7pm - 8:30 pm

• Tuesday February 4th,  6:30- 8pm 

    * Please allow 15 additional  minutes at end of class for clean up

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Where:   Urban Easel Martinsburg Studio

COST:   $36.  ( tax included)

Class includes :  1 day class, Quick Instruction,  1 brick  of clay, basic ceramic tools to borrow. *** Requirements :  You will need to bring a minimum of 1 hand towel to class you don't mind getting dirty.  And cash if you think you might want to keep & get your work fired in the kiln. 

***All ages welcome.

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For just $36.  you can get dirty with your friends with our  " TRY IT CLASS".  This is a one time,  1 1/2  hour workshop & is exactly what it says. You'll get a quick intro to wheel throwing then you try it.  All materials, supplies, & 1 brick of clay included.  Additional clay available for purchase. If you are considering signing up for a 5-week Pottery Wheel & Hand-building class it will give you a head start before you commit. Feel free to bring Refreshments and chill out. All ages welcome. We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, NO WALK INS.

***** Since the purpose of this class is to give students a chance to experience throwing on the wheel our expectation is that  ALL pieces created during class will be deconstructed at end of evening & clay recycled.  If you are particularly pleased with your piece & instructor feels its structurally sound & likely to fire successfully you may opt to have piece trimmed, bisque fired by teacher for an additional fee depending on size of your piece.

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Note:   Payment is required to reserve your ticket. Sorry no walk ins, class is by reservation only.  Pottery Wheels SEATS sell out fast, make sure to reserve yours asap. All ages welcome. Get them here: 

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Paint Your Pet  & Pizza Dinner

Choose  1- DAY

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• Friday January 24, 2020

• Friday February  28, 2020

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Time :  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm     Paint Your Pet & Pizza Dinner

Where: Urban Easel Studio, Martinsburg WV

Cost :  $ 75.

                 *** ( must register & submit photos by Jan. 10th)

Tickets available online @

Ticket Includes:

•  Sketched Pet Portrait on 16"x 20"  Stretched Canvas

•  Art Materials

•  supplies to borrow

• Complimentary Pizza dinner

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 Deadline to register and submit a good pet photo is Friday Jan. 10th.

PET PORTRAITS,  Cost .....$75.

How it WORKS:

1. SIGN UP thru our facebook event  or online at: www.urban-easel.com

2.  Within 24 hours, we'll send you an email with a LINK  to pay.  This will include all the important details for event, and specifically what we are looking for in a good working photo to draw your pet portrait.  Your reservation will be secured once a deposit is made.

3.  Send in Pet Photos.

4. On day of event, try to arrive on time as it will take greater part of 3 hours to complete your painting. Sorry, no take home paint permitted. No worries, if you need additional time, we offer "Open Studio" time, where you can come in to complete to your art work. Must sign up online to reserve your seat.

5. Please bring remaining balance we accept cash only at the door.

PET PHOTOS :  Send in 1-2 photos . Torso to head shots, taken at your pets eye level work best. ***** PHOTOS MUST BE CLEAR, Prominently lite, and IN FOCUS, when blown up to approximately a 5'x7' print.  If we can't see it, we can not draw it. Your drawing will be a reflection of what you give us. *** Back ground does not matter, and we will custom sketch your pet on 16"x 20" stretched canvas, so it will be ready for you to paint on the day of event. We'll even provide you with custom mixed pet colors, like "German Shepherd Brown" so you spend more time painting. Limit 1 pet per canvas.

Artist needs ample time to draw out your pet on canvas, in a way that helps you paint the various shadows & color changes. Portrait is not just quickly outlined like our cheaper imitations. You'll be thankful for the additional time spent using this master technique to draw your pet when you sit down to paint. ALL Late/ Rush registrations received after 1/10/2020 will incur a $20. rushed/ late fee.  Late registrations or photos on custom portraits will ONLY be accepted if our schedule / work load allows time to draw out your portrait. :::::::

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BRIGGS

Paint your Pet Fundraiser 

With Urban Easel @  Briggs Animal Adoption Center

Saturday  February 22.

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    DEAD LINE TO SIGN UP IS  JANUARY  18th, 2020

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Calling all Pet lovers....We are hosting our annual  Paint your Pet   fundraiser for Briggs Animal Adoption Center.   We are hoping you can join us, as it's the one party you don't want to miss.  Seating is limited, sign up early to reserve your spot.  

Tickets are available just in time for the holidays, and make the perfect give for your favorite artist.

PET PORTRAITS,  Cost .....$75 + tax:

How it works:
1. SIGN UP  in person at Briggs or ONLINE at: www.urban-easel.com

   We will send you a confirmation email with in 24 hours, with link to pay, and directions for your pet photos.

2.Pay a Non-refundable $41. cash deposit , This will reserve your seat and get us started on our art work.

3. Email us 1-2 GOOD Pet Photos. Please include your name along with your pet photo. AFTER YOU REGISTER, Photos can be sent to : 

4. On day of event, try to arrive on time as it will take greater part of 3 hours to complete your painting. Sorry, no take home paint permitted. No worries, if you need additional time, we offer "Open Studio" time, where you can come in to complete to your art work in our Martinsburg Studio. Must sign up online to reserve your seat.

5. Please bring remaining balance we accept cash only at the door.

PET PHOTOS :  Send in 1-2 photos . Torso to head shots, taken at your pets eye level work best. ***** PHOTOS MUST BE CLEAR, Prominently lite, and IN FOCUS, when blown up to approximately a 5'x7' print. If we can't see it, we can not draw it.

Your drawing will be a reflection of what you give us. *** Back ground does not matter, and we will custom sketch your pet on 16"x 20" stretched canvas, so it will be ready for you to paint on the day of event. We'll even provide you with custom mixed pet colors, like "German Shepherd Brown" so you spend more time painting. Limit 1 pet per canvas.

Artist needs ample time to draw out your pet on canvas, in a way that helps you paint the various shadows & color changes. Portrait is not just quickly outlined like our cheaper imitations. You'll be thankful for the additional time spent using this master technique to draw your pet when you sit down to paint. ALL Late/ Rush registrations received after 1/18/2020 will incur a $20. rushed/ late fee.   Late registrations on custom portraits will ONLY be accepted if our schedule / work load allows time to draw out your portrait. :::::::

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Private Art Lessons

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For private lessons, our instructors focus on challenging an artist's existing skills and taking them to a more advanced level, while introducing them to new techniques, materials and styles in fine art. We offer skills in drawing, acrylic painting, water color, oil pastels, Curriculum's are customized to build students skills and knowledge of art with their interests in mind. We customize a curriculum or area of focus where our art students will build confidence, see results and have a fun experience too. Private lesson pricing based on 1 student per session and includes all art supplies. Canvas painting add $10. Pottery/ Ceramics add $ 30.  Just contact me to make an appointment.  Select day and evening hours are available, in  our Martinsburg studio. Cash only.

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30 minutes lesson.............  $30.  per  lesson

60 minutes lesson ............. $45.  per  lesson

61 - 90 minutes ................  $55.  per  lesson

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