Weekend Workshop: Saturday, January 30th & Sunday, January 31st, 10:00AM- 3:00PM

In this class, exhibiting artist Matt Klos will offer an in-depth exploration of painting interior scenes with complex variations in light, from deep shadows to soft highlights. In conversation with The Academy's current exhibition of landscape painting, From Sea to Shining Sea, this two-day workshop will begin with a private tour of the exhibition to discuss how these past masters rendered light. Then, through a combination of lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and individual attention, students will delve into techniques for depicting diverse qualities of light in their own painting. Special emphasis will also be placed on learning to mix color, experimenting with warm and cool color variations, and identifying tonal relationships. Ultimately, students in this course will learn to unite the different zones of light and space together into a cohesive whole.

Bio: Matt Klos received his MFA in painting from the University of MD, College Park, and his BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD). He is a recipient of four Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland State Arts Council (2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008). His work has been featured in numerous group and solo exhibitions, including a 2011 exhibition at the Prince Street Gallery in Chelsea, NY. Other recent solo exhibitions include The Chemulpo Club Museum in Incheon, South Korea in June 2025, and Steven Frances Fine Art in Lynchburg, VA in November 2025. Klos is currently a professor of Visual Arts at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD, and has served as a guest lecturer/critic at various institutions including the New York Academy of Art, Boston University, College of William & Mary, Towson University, University of Missouri, and Mount Gretna School of Art.

Costs: Members $185 / Non-members $210
Level: Some painting experience is helpful
Location: McCoy Painting and Drawing Studio
Class Size: Max capacity: 12