Local Girl Scouts Enjoy Afternoon of Art

Several local Girl Scout troops came together Saturday, February 27, 2010 for an afternoon of art workshops at Mattawoman Creek Art Center. The art center, located in Smallwood State Park in Marbury, Maryland, hosted the girls as they participated in four different workshops. Member artists volunteered their time and talent to teach a variety of techniques and media. The Girl Scouts flocked to Ann and Dan McDonald’s class to learn how to make keepsake boxes out of clay. Harriett Lawler and her daughter, Lisa, instructed the girls in the art of Monotype using blended colors and items found in nature. Students of Kevin Grimes’ class came away with hand made sea glass mobiles and learned the unique properties of antique sea glass. Tracey Harris gave step-by-step instruction on how to draw a horse and the girls were encouraged to use their creativity with color and drawing skills. Smiles on the faces of the children, parents and volunteers gave proof that everyone enjoyed the day.
(photos on right sidebar, credit Tracey L. Harris)


Mattawoman Creek Art Center is a non-profit art gallery which hosts exhibits of local and regional artists’ work. Membership is open to anyone with an appreciation for visual art. The center also hosts classes and workshops throughout the year in a wide range of topics including yoga, plein air painting, and photography. The center is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information visit www.mattawomanart.org or call (301)743—5159.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center president, Mary Agnes Swann, speaks to local Girl Scouts about the afternoon’s art workshops.

Girl Scouts participate in a pottery workshop with artist, Ann McDonald