Past Classes & Workshops

Brenda has been conducting workshops and teaching classes for many years, covering a variety of subject matter and mediums, and working with artists of all levels. Step-by-step demonstrations, discussions on design and technique, and one-on-one interaction are integral parts of these classes.


Past Classes

Painting Our Feathered Friends in Oil, A Demo & Discussion with Artist Brenda Kidera

May 19, 2024
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Manor Mill
2029 Monkton Road, Monkton, MD 21111

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(410) 842-5590
INFO@MANOR-MILL.COM

2 hours @ $30.00

Join Brenda for an oil painting demonstration and discussion based on birds! Brenda has over 30 years of teaching experience and is a juried artist member of the Society of Animal Artists, International Guild of Realism, and the Washington Society of Landscape painters, just to name a few. She will demonstrate her painting method and will enjoy answering any questions you might have. Open to ALL ages.

CANCELLED — NEW! Painting the Garden in Watercolor with Brenda Kidera

November 24, 2020 - December 15, 2020
12:00 am - 12:00 am

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

18 yrs + / 4 weeks

Thinking about spring? We will paint a beautiful garden scene in this class. How to approach the landscape plus a variety of techniques will be explored. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr   9:30AM-12:30 PM  Tuesdays

(Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, 15)

Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/

CANCELLED — NEW! Wonders of Nature in Watercolor with Brenda Kidera

October 27, 2020 - November 17, 2020
12:00 am - 12:00 am

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

RESCHEDULED: NOW STARTING OCT 27

18 yrs + / 4 weeks

This class is all about technique and explores the versatility of watercolor.  Learn to use a variety of materials and tools to achieve various effects.  How to use these when painting different subject matter will be discussed.  Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Bring your own supplies. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723

(Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17)

Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/

CANCELLED — NEW! Wonders of Winter in Watercolor with Brenda Kidera

October 6, 2020 - October 20, 2020
12:00 am - 12:00 am

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

18 yrs + / 3 weeks

Learn to build a wintry scene using step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Elementary knowledge of watercolor necessary. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Bring your own supplies.Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr   9:30AM-12:30 PM  Tuesdays

(Oct 6, 13, 20)

Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/

NEW! Light Effects–Drama in the Landscape with Brenda Kidera

February 4, 2020 - March 10, 2020
12:00 am - 12:00 am

18 yrs + / 6 wks starting Feb 4 

Learn to capture the drama of light and weather in this composition. Color theory and how to build a painting like this will be discussed. Elementary watercolor knowledge helpful. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $20 reference materials fee due at first class.  Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Bring your own supplies. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr   9:30AM-12:30 PM  Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723

(Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10)

Registration Begins Wednesday, December 4th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/

Pen & Ink with Watercolor Workshop: Landscape

January 13, 2020
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: January 12, 2020

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
I hope you will join me for this popular, fun, one-day workshop. Learn how to work with pen and ink with watercolor washes to produce small, lively, casual paintings. This class is great for those of you who already enjoy or would like to learn travel journaling. Reference materials will be supplied. Learn how to make even poor travel photos into beautiful small color sketches. There will be step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one interaction. Knowledge of elementary watercolor is helpful. There will be a lunch break; please bring a bag lunch.

Watercolor: Ready, Set, Paint!

December 3, 2019 - December 10, 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am

18 yrs + / 2 classes starting Dec 3 / $56 + $8 ref. materials
Gain confidence, learn technique and strengthen skills quickly! Work on a new, 6×6 small painting each week. Bring your own art supplies. Elementary knowledge of watercolor is necessary. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. Reference material fee due at first class.  Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.

Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723

Bright & Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor

October 12, 2019 - October 13, 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: October 3, 2019

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day

Watercolor: Flowers & Cut Glass with Brenda Kidera

October 8, 2019 - November 19, 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am

18 yrs + / 5 classes starting Sep 3 / $139 + $8 reference material fee
Back by popular demand! From NEW reference materials (that are provided), learn to build a painting using step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Once complete, you can have the painting printed as cards in time to send out for the holidays. Elementary knowledge of watercolor necessary. Reference material fee due at first class. Bring your own supplies.  Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723

Pen and Ink with Watercolor Workshop with Brenda Kidera

October 5, 2019 - October 6, 2019
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: October 3, 2019

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day
I hope you will join me for this popular, fun, two-day workshop. Learn how to work with pen and ink with watercolor washes to produce small, lively, casual paintings. This class is great for those of you who already enjoy or would like to learn travel journaling. Reference materials will be supplied. Learn how to make even poor travel photos into beautiful small color sketches. There will be step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one interaction. Knowledge of elementary watercolor is helpful. There will be a lunch break; please bring a bag lunch.