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TAKING IT ON THE ROAD: JOY OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING- Jody Regan

LANDSCAPE IN THE IMPRESSIONIST TRADITION - Margaret McWethy

BEAT THE HEAT: Summer Oil Painting  - Susan F. Lynch Raffa

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING- Susan F. Lynch Raffa   

WATERCOLOR: Creating an Emotional Statement - Mary Callahan

WRITER'S WORKSHOP - All welcome - Free

OPEN LIFE STUDIO - No instructor - Karl Nestelberger Coordinator  

DROP-IN KNITTING/Free Class  - Mac Haran

YOGA in the Morning - Kathy Young



Taking It on the Road: the Joy of the Landscape
with Jody Regan

Fridays: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

May 14, May 21, June 11, July 2, July 23, August 13

FEE: 4 weeks: $90M  $110NM

5 weeks:$110M   $130NM

6 weeks: $125M  $145NM  

Whether an experienced artist or beginner, come paint in a variety of beautiful and stimulating local settings. We will explore color, shape, value and design of the picture space. Class tailored to each student with plenty of one-on-one instruction in a supportive atmosphere. Come paint the glorious New England summer landscape! Continuing students always welome! Choose the dates that fit your summer schedule. Enroll for any number of classes from four (min) to six. Oil Painting Supply List (word doc)

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Or Register Online

4 weeks: $90M

4 weeks: $110NM

5 weeks:$110M

5 weeks: $130NM

6 weeks: $125M

6 weeks: $145NM

 


Landscape in the Impressionist Tradition
with Margaret McWethy

Wednesdays 9:30 - 12:30

July 7- 28    4 weeks 
FEE: $90 M/ $110 NM

Paint on location with New England Plein Air Painter Margaret McWethy. Learn to design and construct a landscape with a full color palette. The class will paint local scenes weather permitting. topics covered will include design, center of interest, using mass, color and value to strengthen composition, characteristics of varying light keys, and mush more! all levels welcome. Assistance will be given to anyone needing help carrying supplies. etc. Click here for Supply List (word doc)

July 7 -28  Member $90

July 7 -29  NonMember $110


All Levels: Beat the Heat: Summer Oil Painting
with Susan F. Lynch Raffa

Monday Mornings 8:00am -12:00 p.m.

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23      9 weeks    

FEE: Varies depending on how many classes you take

This class will address the many aspects of painting the landscape en plein air (outdoors). Experience the excitement of creating a painting that captures a moment in time. Enjoy new scenery each week - and creating a painting "alla prima" in one session. This class is fun, non-competitive, friendly and informative. Class indoors during rain, and will be rescheduled if temperature is over 90 degrees.

Click here for Oil Painting Supply List (word doc)

Register By Mail

or pay online

4 weeks Member $95

4 weeks Non-Member $115

5 weeks Member $115

5 weeks Non-Member $135

6 weeks Member $130

6 weeks Non-Member $150

7 weeks Member $145

7 weeks Non-Member $165

8 weeks Member $165

8 weeks Non-Member $185

9 weeks Member $185

9 weeks Non-Member $205


Vase with Twelve Sunflowers  Vincent Van Gogh

Beginner Oil Class - Adult & Teens 16 up
with Susan F. Lynch Raffa

Wed: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

June 30- August 4    6 weeks

FEE: $125M   $145NM  

 

Learn the basic steps to begin oil painting. Our major focus will be color mixing, value scales and light and shadow. Bring a sketch book for drawing with charcoal and pencil. Friendly non-competitive atmosphere. More advanced level painters welcome. Supply list supplied at registration.

Register By Mail or pay online

Member $125

Non Member $145


 

Watercolor Painting - Creating an Emotional Statement
with Mary Callahan

Tuesdays: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

June 29- August 10    7 weeks

FEE: $140M   $160NM  

 

Designed for all levels of the watercolorist, this popular course will first provide the necessary fundamentals and then explore the many techniques of watercolor. Work from still-life setups, photos, or from your imagination. Emphasis will be on color and design, with the goal of creating an organized emotional statement. 

Click here to download Watercolor Supply list (microsoft word doc)

Register By Mail or pay online

Member $140

Non-Member $160


 

When: The third Tuesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 PM
Fee: Free

Calling all writers! The North River Arts Society is introducing the Writers Workshop, a free monthly gathering of writers of all genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and screenplays. The first workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 7-9 p.m., at the G.A.R. Hall, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield Hills.

Participants will engage in writing exercises, discuss stumbling blocks and strategies, and have an opportunity to have their works-in-progress critiqued by the group. The Writers Workshop is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the North River Arts Society at 781-837-8091.


OPEN LIFE STUDIO Thursday Nights
No Instructor

Draw and paint from model

Contact Coordinator Karl Nestelberger for details

781.337.7398 karlnestelberger@yahoo.com


Drop-in knitting with Mac (Haran)

Wednesdays: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
All levels welcome! No charge.

Fun and very informative.


YOGA in the Morning

with Kathy Young

Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Dates TBA  
FEE: $30M/NM  ($12 Drop in)

Kathleen (Kathy) Young has been a Certified Fitness Instructor for 15 years and a Certified Yoga Teacher for seven. She teaches class lwevels ranging from gentle to power as well as instructing children, seniors and chair classes. As she worked to discover her own health and wellness potential through yoga, she desired to help others reach their own wellness and peace through her teaching.

You will learn breathing techniques to help you de-stress and relax. Learn yoga postures to help the muscles loosen, stretch and the body to relax.

This class is open to all abilities.

Member/NonMember $30

 

 
     
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