Looking for more space to spread out and work on a project? Or maybe you want to work amongst other artists to feel inspired and get some helpful feedback on your work. Join other local artists any time between 9am-12pm, for Open Studio. Please pay $10 cash at the door. Bring all supplies you need to use, NRAS has easels available. 

No registration, drop in only, cash or check.

Discover the power of Procreate as a versatile tool for painting and creating stunning compositions. Whether you're new to digital art or an experienced artist looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the process of using Procreate to enhance your work.

In this class, you'll learn how to leverage Procreate's features to examine and tweak your artwork, ultimately creating a polished final composition. We will cover essential techniques, including layer management, brush customization, and color correction. Through step-by-step demonstrations, you'll see how to efficiently use Procreate to bring your artistic vision to life.

Students will have the opportunity to work on their projects, receiving personalized feedback and guidance. We will explore different painting styles and approaches, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital painting process.

About the Instructor: Bonny Opie 

I grew up in the hills of New Hampshire and near the beaches of Maine which allowed me the opportunity to enjoy nature at its best.  This love of nature inspired me to pursue a career in art.
Henry Henshe deserves the a great deal of credit for my teaching and painting abilities.  In 1980 I began studying plein air painting with Henry focusing on light, color and forms of nature.  Painting in Provincetown, Massachusetts for eight summers with Henry left a lifelong impression on me.  

My journey has led me to the field of art education. Teaching and working with others inspires me to try different techniques and common procedures that lead to an individual's success without dampening their enthusiasm for painting. I have taught all grade levels in the public school system and am currently teaching adult classes at the Bonnet House Museum in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. My teaching style includes painting demonstrations. Art is my passion!

Materials List:

Artists should bring any materials they need for their medium of choice. You may bring a piece that you are currently working on and need help with or you can start new. For the procreate portion, students should bring:

- an iPad, dont forget your charger! 
- apple pencil

Watercolor is known for being loose and expressive, but it also the perfect medium for creating more controlled illustrations that take advantage of its unique transparent and luminous qualities. It is a favorite of children’s book artists, botanical artists, and illustrators of all types. You’ll find watercolor illustrations on everything from stationary to fabric patterns to food packaging!

In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn the process of using watercolor to create colorful illustrations that take advantage of this versatile medium’s unique qualities. Focusing on individual subjects, we’ll go through the steps of building an illustration from observation and drawing through to layering paint in a methodical way to build depth and dimension with color and value. Through demonstration and instructor guidance, you’ll learn drawing, paint handling, and color mixing techniques that will help provide you the tools and inspiration to create watercolor illustrations of your own.

During class we’ll also view several examples of watercolor illustration from different artists to help inspire your own creative practice.

This class is open to artists of all levels, whether you are exploring a new medium or already have prior watercolor experience. Some drawing and/or painting experience is helpful.

To facilitate the learning process and keep paint & paper costs down, the instructor will be providing watercolor paint, small pieces of cotton watercolor paper, and a few other supplies that you’ll use for this workshop. The materials cost is included in the registration fee.

About the Instructor: Tara Connaughton

Tara Connaughton is an artist/illustrator & art instructor living near the coast in Scituate, MA. Her botanical and nature-inspired paintings have earned multiple awards, and she has exhibited her artwork through numerous local and regional galleries and venues around the Boston area. 

Tara teaches watercolor and botanical illustration through local workshops, privately, and at organizations around the Boston area and South Shore. She has a Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration, and uses her passion for painting and love of nature to teach and inspire others to find their creative spirit and connect with the world around them.

Tara also creates custom art and illustration for clients across a wide range of subjects, with a focus on custom art for wedding invitations and stationery. 

Instructor will provide watercolor paint, small pieces of cotton watercolor paper and a few other supplies. Students are asked to bring the following, please reach out with any questions.

Additional Supplies:

• Paintbrushes — small & medium (size 2 and size 4 or 6) watercolor brush (I will have some medium size brushes to borrow, but I encourage you to have your own for your painting practice after class)
• Practice-grade watercolor paper - a few pieces of 9x12” or a watercolor-friendly sketchbook
• 2 jars or cups for water (I will have some water containers to borrow as well)
• Drawing/sketch paper several pieces (printer paper is fine!)
• HB Pencil and soft eraser
• A flat white ceramic dish as your palette to mix paint on (I will have small palette dishes to borrow if you do not have one already)