Adult Classes
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.
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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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