Painted Screen Workshop

Painted Window Screen Workshop with Paul Dorr @ The Rotunda

Ages 21+ on Saturday Sept 7th, from 9am to Noon/1pm. NOTE: This Class will be an outside event, Tents and free cold bottle water will be provided. Kiosk for Art Gallery Cafe sits next to Rita's Italian Ice directly adjacent to the Events Green Area.

Baltimore Window Screen Painting has been around for more than a century (1913) and is an art form that is unique to only Baltimore (classified as a folk art).

This workshop will include the following:

1. Quick Tour of Art Gallery Café Kiosk dedicated to Baltimore’s Painted Window Screen Art. Many Painted Screens on display to view.

2. Viewing of a short film on the history of painted screens and early painted screen artists.

If possible please watch video prior to the class so you may be able to focus more time on your painting.

3. Demonstration of the process and various painted screen techniques.

4. You will have an opportunity to paint your own screen. Multiple screen art images will be available to pick from including pre-drawn screen images. (No Experience Required).

5. Refreshments can be purchased at one of the many Rotunda Business onsite.

About the Artist:

Paul was born, raised, and educated within Baltimore City. Began his Art career by designing traffic signals for Baltimore City Transit and Traffic / DOT where he met Tom Lipka, one of a few master screen painters. Paul got the painted screen bug in the late 80’s and continues to appreciate the art including collecting other screen painter's work and teaching the art form. (a great form of free public art for anyone to see and enjoy).

More info on Paul can be found at: www.CaptainPaulsArt.com

Host or Publisher Paul Dorr (Screen Painter / Instructor)