Turkey Feather and Scratchboard Workshop with Marlene Bezich | Saturday 5/30 10:00 am-1:00pm| Spring 2026
Workshops | Available
In honor of our country's 250th anniversary, I am conducting a class utilizing a tool that can be found Island-wide, TURKEY FEATHERS!!
As you all probably are aware, our Revolutionary Documents were written with Quill Pens, In this class we will use Turkey Feathers to create Pen & Ink still life creations! I will supply the subjects and materials, and we'll all create the FUN!!
It's not hard! You'll be amazed of what you can accomplish using this simple tool!!!
So come one come all and join in on the journey back in time in a relaxing environment!
The application of colored inks will be discussed and applied. Students will leave the class with a finished picture suitable for framing!
- Materials will be provided for this workshop
Marlene Bezich
Marlene is a native Long Islander, maintaining a studio at the Eastern End of Brookhaven Township. Marlene's artistic education began under the private tutelage of Audrey Swanson Marlow, P.S.A., before she began studying with famed portrait artist Raphael DeSoto. Marlene Absorbed Raphael's attention to detail and began her journey into her characteristic color technique.
In May of 1996, Marlene, along with the help of 11 other artists, formed a cooperative art gallery in Bellport, NY named "The Bellport Lane Gallery."
Most recently, Marlene has returned to her first love of animal portraiture. She has been continually exhibition in national art exhibits devoted to Dog Art. It is in this arena that Marlene's talents truly shine. Her study of human portraiture has prepared her to render animals precisely and lovingly. Capturing the true personality and soul of an animal remains Marlene's primary goal.