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    • Saturday, February 24, 2024
    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • Ventress Memorial Library Marshfield

    North River Arts Society is proud to present "Bands of Blue" by Kathryn Corcoran, on display at the Ventress Memorial Library February 24 - April 13. 

    Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 1, 5:30-7:30pm.




    About the Artist: I am a Boston-born artist who was first introduced to drawing by my father. He liked to use yellow-lined legal pads to write down his work ideas and adorned the margins with amazing doodles. I was in awe of his ability to create this way, and spent a lot of time watching him draw characters and scenes. This is likely what sparked my interest in drawing. I filled hundreds of doodle pads with drawings of people and boats.  Drawing seemed to calm my overly-anxious mind. 

    As a student at Suffolk University, I was introduced to Painting and Photography classes, where I was able to explore different creative outlets.  I loved finding subjects for my photographs and developing them in the dark room at school. After college I obtained my Design Certificate from The New England School of Art & Design in Boston and worked as a commercial interior designer for eighteen years. During this time, I shared an art studio in South Boston with a couple of my friends, and exbibited my paintings at local coffee shops and restaurants. Sadly, when the building housing our art studio was sold, my painting fell to the wayside. 

    The past couple of years, I found myself longing to paint more and began taking as many classes and workshops as I could. Taking these classes has kept me consistent and helped me develop my painting ability even more. Living on the New England coast, I am bombarded with beauty and inspired to paint what I see every day. I love this new stage of my life and am truly enjoying being surrounded by amazing Artists and their beautiful Artwork.

    Kathryn Corcoran lives in Quincy and Harwichport Massachusetts. She is certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Practitioner.  

    Affiliations include:

    Milton Art Center, Quincy Art Association, South Shore ArtCenter, North River Arts Society,  & The Creative Arts Center of Chatham

    • Wednesday, March 06, 2024
    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • 10 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
    • 1
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    Please note: Class time is 1:30-3:30 PM to accommodate late release times from Gov. Winslow, Eames Way and Daniel Webster Schools. However, students are welcome to arrive at 1PM and enjoy snack and journaling time with the teacher from 1-1:30PM.

    During the three 10-week sessions, students in grades 1-5 will enrich their artistic expressions in a fun and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable expressing their unique talents to create works of art. Students will work with a wide variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more. Art from the world’s varied cultures and the contributions of major artists will serve as inspiration. 

    Register siblings for a discount! At registration, add additional children as "guests" and register siblings for discounted price of $220/each. 

    Now a Scituate resident, Sue Casey was an art teacher in Attleboro Public Schools for over 31 years. Art has always been a large part of her life - thinking about, looking at, making, and teaching art for as long as she can remember. Every day she feels inspired by the beauty of nature and the light and color that surround her.


    • Wednesday, March 13, 2024
    • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 3
    Register

    This is an extension of Ann Musto's winter class. Any questions, please email the office at NorthRiverArts.org.

    • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 0
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    This fun class is designed for experienced painters working in any medium, who want to explore ways to create more modern, bold, and expressive paintings by taking a less representational approach. Each week we’ll explore ways to employ one of the abstract elements of painting; line, value, color, shape, texture to express an unexpected idea or statement. There will be a short presentation, followed by some simple exercises. This is not a “how to paint” class, rather a place to explore and experiment with fellow artists. We’ll be working independently (using materials of your choice) from still lives and/or photos. There will be a quick critique at the end of every class and “homework”. Any specific materials needed will be emailed each week.

    About the Instructor: Nancy Colella 

    Nancy earned a BA in Fine Art from Muskingum University, then studied painting at the Aegean School of Fine Arts in Paros, Greece and at the Instituto Allende in San Miquel Mexico. After a career in the hospitality business and while raising two children, she resumed her studies at Mass College of Art. She teaches numerous on-line and live workshops throughout New England. She lives in Norwell with her husband and yellow lab Limoncello. 

    Materials List: This is an "open medium" class. Please bring whatever materials you need to use in your medium of choice. Each week, Nancy will email students with any specific needs for upcoming classes. 

    • Sunday, March 24, 2024
    • Sunday, April 14, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 7
    Register

    Ever wondered how the giant puppets for the Festival of the Arts Puppet Parade are made? Here's your chance to find out! Sally and Michelle will be collaboratively working on a new giant puppet for the 2024 Festival of the Arts, and you can join them in making your own "beakie" head. During the workshop, Sally and Michelle will guide you through the process while simultaneously working on the giant puppet. The session will serve as an open studio for puppet making, with personalized guidance from Sally and Michelle. Additionally, you'll gain insights into creating a giant puppet if you're interested in making one for the 2025 festival.

    Sunday, March 24, 9 am-11:30 am: Creating the Form Bring your own cardboard, boxboard, etc. Sally and Michelle will assist you in creating the form for your beakie head. If time allows, you can start painting your beakie; acrylic paint and brushes will be provided. Take your beakie home and continue working on it at your own pace.

    Sunday, April 14, 9 am-11:30 am: Decorating day! Bring all your craft supplies and share with others to create a unique beakie that is entirely yours. Glue on gems, yarn, fabric, flowers—let your creativity flow! If your beakie isn't finished, no worries! Take it home and continue working on it until the Festival. We invite everyone to join the 2024 Puppet Parade, proudly showcasing their brand new beakie! 


    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • Monday, May 06, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA 02051
    • 4
    Register

    This 6-week class is designed for the beginner and intermediate watercolorist, this course will first provide the fundamentals and then explore the many techniques of watercolor. Artworks may be based on still life setups, photos or your imagination. Emphasis will be on color and design with the goal of creating an original emotional statement.

    About the Instructor: Mary Callahan

    Mary Callahan is a Copley Master in the Copley Society of Art, an Honorary Lifetime Member of the New England Watercolor Society and is a member of many other fine art organizations in Massachusetts and New York. 



    Materials List: 

    •  Paper 
      • 140 lb.  Is a good weight.
      • Paper comes in different surfaces.  I prefer cold pressed or rough. Blocks are the easiest.  If you prefer loose sheets, you will need a board to tape it to.
    • Brushes
      • A one inch flat
      • A 12 and a 10 round
    • Pallet
      • John Pike pallet is a good one
      • Or a heavy butcher tray can be used. 
    • Easels (NRAS has easels for use)
      •  You will need a board to tape your paper to if you are not working on a block.
      •  If you like to work flat you won’t need an easel.
    • Water container
    • Paper towels or tissues
    • Tape
    • Pencil
    • Eraser
    • Sponge
    • Pencil
    • Paint 
      • Cadmium yellow
      • New Gamboge
      • Cadmium red light
      • Alizarin crimson
      • Cobalt Blue
      • French Ultramarine Blue
      • Cerulean Blue

    • Monday, April 01, 2024
    • Monday, May 06, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 12

    This 6 week course is a fun Paint-Along-and-Learn art class for beginning adult painters with teacher Dianne Legro. Everything you need to know to get started will be introduced along with easy steps to get you started painting with ease and confidence right away. You will learn about the materials and tools you will need to get started, the types of paints canvas surfaces available, sketching your  thumbnail outline, color mixing and color harmony, composing a painting, brush work and the 4 steps to start any painting. 



    About the Instructor: Dianne Legro

    Dianne is a lifelong teaching artist nationally and internationally who teaches privately, she also enjoys teaching  “Painting Canvas Masterpieces” to children at Inly School.  This Fall we welcome Dianne to our faculty at North River Arts Society. 







    Materials And Supplies List


    • Paint Brushes - 1”flat, #6 or #8 filbert, a #4 round and fan brush. Bring any other brushes you have. 
    • Paints - Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cad. Red Medium, Utramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, Alizarin Crimson.  Please bring what you have as well. 
    • Surfaces - 8x10 canvas panel and 9x12 canvas panels 
    • Extras needed - Paper towels, water container, apron, palate knife, tape, pencil

    • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    • Thursday, May 02, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA
    • 0
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    Throughout the ages artists have studied with and learned from masters of the craft.  In this class we will take 4 artists who’s great skill at painting has been inspirational and influential.  We’ll study the different techniques of 4 different artists, some from history, some from the present time, and examine their techniques, figuring out their particular methods of creating paintings.  With this knowledge we will create our own paintings… either a copy of one of their works, for our own edification, or paint a subject of our choice using their methods.  It will be both fun and challenging and we will all grow from this experience! Best for artists familiar with their medium. 

    Monet, Van GoghEdward HopperColin Page

    *please note, no class during April Vacation*

    This class is along the lines of the book ‘Steal Like An Artist” by Austin Kleon, whose book by the same name is a great addition to any artist’s library.  Join us and explore techniques that will inspire you and push you to grow your own style!


    About the Instructor: Kelley MacDonald 

    After getting her Art History degree at Wheaton College, Kelley continued taking art classes at various Art Associations for 10 years before she started painting.  First with watercolor, then oil and now happily with acrylic and mixed media, it has been a lifetime of growing and exploring all things art.  

    Kelley has won numerous awards, and has taught classes and workshops for many years.  While for the majority of her career Kelley has been a literal, representational painter, in the past 4 years she has been diving into abstraction, particularly Intuitive Abstraction.  The history involved on the canvas, the multiple layers, the reveal and conceal and push and pull are what attracts her to this method. 

    A favorite thing to do is to travel, and be inspired by different landscapes and  cityscapes.  Kelley has traveled to Holland to paint, along with many places on this side of the ocean, namely Nova Scotia, Sedona, Santa Fe, St. Simon’s Island, Seattle, San Miguel de Allende, MX, California and Maine. 

    In 2009 Kelley founded the Artists’ Challenge Group “Girls Just Wanna Paint” which is a collection of award winning artists  who post a response to a new topic every month consecutively since July of 2009. Aside from the Providence Art Club Kelley is a member of the North River Arts Society in Marshfield, MA.  She has taught at the Art Club, Bristol Art Museum, and at North River Arts Society.

    Materials List for Learn From The Masters

    You can choose whatever medium you have experience with. Kelley will be painting with acrylics. You will need:

    A canvas or substrate between 9x12 to 16x20.

    A Sketchbook and ‘paintable’ paper such as canva pads or paper for acrylics, etc. to experiment on.

    In your medium:

    • a warm red (cad red light) and a cool red (alizarin crimson or magenta or rose)
    • A warm blue (pthalo or cerulean) and a cool blue (ultramarine)
    • A warm yellow (cad yellow medium) and a cool yellow (lemon)
    • White and burnt umber and black if you like.

    Paper towels, tubs for water, aprons or painting shirt

    Pencils, ink pen, 

    Bring your open heart and a beginners mind.  All levels familiar with their medium.

    • Saturday, April 06, 2024
    • Thursday, May 02, 2024
    • Dolphin Gallery at Hingham Public Library

    North River Arts is proud to present “It’s a Shore Thing”- Tuesday Plein Air Painter’s Group Exhibit at the Dolphin and Clemens Galleries at the Hingham Public Library (66 Leavitt St (rt. 228) Hingham Ma). The exhibit will hang Saturday, April 6 -Thursday, May 2 with an opening reception- on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

    The Tuesday Painters is a group of 14 South Shore artists dedicated to painting from life and capturing on location the unique quality of light present at the moment they are painting, which can change rapidly due to weather conditions, time of day or the shifting of shadows.

    On any given Tuesday morning, the artists can be found, gathering together with painting gear in hand, at the harbors, coves, marshes and beaches on the South Shore, Cape Cod and beyond, using their painting medium of choice to capture the inspiration and beauty of the landscape. 

    Artists include Joreen BenbenekDenise Byrnes GrahamBetty RogersNancy Sargent HowellBetty Edwards TufankjianTeri HensickJeanne MacFarlandLinda Mehl BornsteinMarguerite MooreMargaret Farrell BrunoCindy McEachernTina WatsonMary Jo Wildes and Sally Dean Mello.


    • Saturday, April 06, 2024
    • Sunday, April 07, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 7
    Register

    Join Diane Rappisi for a fresh perspective on the ever-challenging, always beautiful, human figure. Working from the live (nude) model, participants will manage the critical components of composition, gesture, shape, structure and color. Participants begin monochromatically in either charcoal or oil grisaille, and proceed to full color work in pastel or oil. All levels are welcome.

    For information about recommended materials, please see: https://www.rappisiart.com/page/ 39914/supply-lists 

    About the Instructor: Diane Rappisi

    Diane Rappisi is a contemporary realist painter whose work fuses the light and chroma of the Cape Cod colorists with the form and structure of the traditional Italian and French academies. She works in oil, pastel, charcoal, and graphite. Diane is a member of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Masters Circle and served on its Board of Directors from 2016-2021. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and the Maryland Pastel Society, and also holds memberships in the Salmagundi Club in New York, the Oil Painters of America, and the Pastel Society of Colorado. Her work resides in numerous private and public collections across the US, in New Zealand, Australia and the Netherlands, and selected pieces have been published for the National Park Service in Glen Echo, MD. 

    • Tuesday, April 09, 2024
    • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA
    • 8
    Register

    Embark on an exploration of creating a portrait with artist and educator, Lauren Bass. Portraiture, a time honored tradition, is commonly regarded as being exact and difficult. However. over the course of this 6-week class Lauren will breakdown the process into simple steps and tricks that make rendering the head easier and help achieve likeness. Students will enjoy gaining a solid foundation in understanding the structure and solidity of the human head. They will learn essential principles such as proportion, perspective, light logic and color theory. Also discussed will be gesture, composition, edge quality, planar division of the head, comparative measuring, the anatomy of the features and more. This class starts with drawing, progresses to monochromatic painting (grisaille), and culminates in the vibrant world of full-color painting. From week to week we will build our knowledge base. Clear instruction will be given weekly through demonstrations, lectures and handouts. Students can progress at their own pace and will receive individual critiques appropriate to their level.

    “Faces are the most interesting things we see; other people fascinate me, and the most interesting aspect of other people - the point where we go inside them - is the face. It tells it all.”  - David Hockney

    About the Instructor: Lauren Bass

    I have been an artist my entire life, but my path as an artist hasn’t been linear. Whether doodling in the margins of notebooks or sketching at home, I was always drawing as a child. However, the high school I went to didn’t offer art so I had no formal training until college. There I took my first painting class and was hooked. I would observe a still life setup, mixed colors, replicate the abstract shapes and then step a few paces back. Incredibly, there was the image on my canvas. It felt like magic! I found that time stood still when I was painting I was so absorbed! After getting a BA in Humanities, I got a BFA in graphic design and worked in advertising for several years. I put my career on hold when I had children but continued taking painting classes. As my children got older and more independent, I was able to be more serious, paint more frequently and study with many fabulous artists whose work I admired. I sought out some of the best artists in the country that work in my area of interest to study with. Luckily, many live locally.

    Supply list.pdf

    • Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    • Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA
    • 5
    Register

    This 3-week class will dive into the world of block printing, covering a crash-course on all things blocks for artists of all sorts who want to bring their creativity to life in the printed world. This class will cover techniques for drawing, carving, and printing block prints on a variety of mediums. Rachel will help you bring to life a block and a variety of prints in different mediums of your own imagination.

    About the Instructor: Rachel Nerger (Ray Prints)

    I started block printing in 2020 when I was looking to reconnect with my creativity outside of the everyday hustle and bustle and a full-time job in finance. I have always been an artist at heart, and have continued to explore new mediums even as I jumped into the professional world.

    Over the past few years, all the hours of drawing, carving, and printing blocks has led me to “launch” Ray Prints where I’ve been able to share my love of block prints with the south shore at different pop ups and markets. I have fallen in love with block printing for the way that it fits into life - it is accessible, affordable and has provided me with hours of escape as I work through each step in creating totally unique pieces of art with each stamp and Speedball carve.

    Materials List:

    (1 per student) 8"x10" block, black ink, rollers and paper provided by NRAS. Students should bring a set of carving tools, Rachel recommends this one for beginners. Rachel also suggests bringing watercolor supplies, different ink colors if you want and any old clothing, canvas bags, etc. that you may want to play around printing on! 

    • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 11
    Register

    In collaboration with the Focus on Figures exhibition, this workshop will center around the art of making images, learn how to effectively compose an image within a frame, and discover the significance of listening to your inner intuition. Join us for an engaging and interactive experience that will enhance your understanding and skills in visual storytelling. Let’s delve into the world of picture-making and community building. The first half Don Claude will have students take turns posing for one another or setting up their object of choice. With the second half, students focus on post-processing with what we made as a group vs individually. File management to creatively adjusting your image leading to a physical object. If there’s time left we will have a discussion on the experience. Don Claude will also provide a professional printer for students to take home a physical copy of their work. Price includes photo quality printer paper and (atleast) one print for students to take home.

    Materials List:

    • Digital camera
    • Laptop with Adobe Creative suite
    • SSD drive
    • Tripod

    About the Instructor: Don Claude Eshun 

    Claude is an educator for the Photography courses at Harvard University. He received his MFA degree in Photography from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022. His work is currently exhibited at the Worcester Art Museum. He was in the Harvard Art Museum, Beacon Street Gallery, and The White Room. He was shortlisted for the 11th Kassel Dummy Award back in 2020 leading to his zine publication dromo, an annual zine publication to share narratives of the black experience. In his practice, he reflects on and reimagines scenes from his own history: He sees images from Ghana and Italy and more recently from America. By assembling photographs -- found, collected, and made -- Claude explores his multiple pasts and possibilities for the future.

    • Tuesday, April 16, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 5
    Register

    Engage your creative young ones in the "Youth Puppet Making Workshop" (Ages 8-11) on April 16, 10am-12pm. This delightful session is tailored for children aged 8-11, offering them the opportunity to craft their own puppet for the 2024 Festival of the Arts puppet parade! Led by local artists and puppet makers, Sally and Michelle, this fun-filled workshop provides all the necessary materials for children to bring their puppets to life. Not only do children get to take home their unique puppet creation, but they are also invited to return to the 2024 Festival of the Arts, proudly walking in the puppet parade with their own crafted masterpiece. Join us for an unforgettable and imaginative experience in this unique and creative workshop! 

    We are excited to be able to offer this workshop for free thanks to generous donations from supporters. 

    • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield, MA
    • 9
    Register

    Monitored by Lauren Bass

    Artists of all levels are invited to attend an open studio session working from a nude model. There will be no instruction. All materials and experience levels are welcome. Artists need to be at least 18 years old.

    Session and Model Fee: $20 preregister online or drop-in cash only

    Limit to 15 people

    • Saturday, April 27, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 2
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    Embrace creative opportunities with collage and mixed media.

    Join us if you would like to explore new territory in constructing a painting using collage elements and water based media. Steps in the process include loosely determining composition with shapes, simplifying detail, applying collage materials, creative mark-making, asemic writing and more. 

    Find your unique voice as you explore how various media can influence the outcome of your artwork while discovering what processes best align with your vision and goals.

    Strategies learned often result in a more contemporary, abstracted interpretation of  traditional subject matter as you combine media for a more personal expression.

    About the Instructor: Karole Nicholson 
    Karole Nicholson attended Rhode Island School of Design studying graphic and advertising design; she currently works in mixed media and collage engaging an abstracted, contemporary approach to expressing her spirit on canvas. Texture, a gentle palette and an abstract view of the environment are the components that draw her into developing each painting.

    She exhibits her work as a member at the Attleboro Arts Museum, North River Art Society, Next Door Gallery, Gallery Twist and the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative.

    facebook.com/karole.nicholson

    instagram.com/karolenicholsonart

    URL: karolenicholson.com

    Recommended materials and tools list:

    • Canvases, wood panels, or mixed media paper (choose sizes based on your comfort level) Plan to bring enough to work on more than one piece as drying time is a factor
    • Matte medium (I use Utretch brand, but Golden or Liquitex are great.)
    • Collage materials such as: newspaper, book pages, tissue paper, old letters, fabric, blue prints,  vintage papers, maps, newsprint, rice paper, corrugated cardboard, magazines, letters, envelopes, music, grocery lists, stamps, tickets, ... anything! If you have done in collage in the past, bring some of your stash of collage papers
    • Acrylic paints (minimum, one red, one blue, one yellow, one white and one black, more if you choose).
    • Brushes,catalyst blades,color shapers to apply paint, your choice
    • Palette knife (preferably with square end) or old credit card to apply medium
    • Paper palette for mixing paint
    • Any of the following: Aquarelle crayons, “Woodies”, “Stabilio All” pencils, “Inktense” pencils, lead pencils, compressed charcoal, soft pastels, watercolor paints, inks
    • Container for water (1 quart or larger)
    • Spray bottle for water
    • Plastic tray or heavy ply plastic*
    • Masking tape
    • Paper towels
    • Ruler
    • Scissors, Exacto knife
    • Reference Photos (see below)

    Reference photos:

    Reference images, photos or drawings of the subject matter you are interested in translating into painterly collages. Still life images, landscapes, animals, nature, food and cooking, plants, fruit/vegetables, gardens, photos from trips all work well

    Additional helpful items:

    Newsprint pad , Rags (cotton t-shirts work well), Kneaded eraser, Sharpie marker

    • Sunday, April 28, 2024
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 15
    Register

    Join us for yoga and artwork at North River Art Society! Ages 3+

    This is a super fun program designed to teach children the basics of mindfulness, meditation and movement. We’ll be using provided materials to make crafts for our yoga story flow lead by yoga instructor, Chrissy Sullivan. 

    We’ll also be learning helpful breathwork techniques to calm our nervous systems at any age! Each class will have an educational theme and will include partner and group poses, easy alignment tips and some singing and dancing!

    To register a sibling: please add a "guest" at registration for discounted price.

    Chrissy is a certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor with an additional specialization in youth and mindfulness. She has two beautiful babies who can often be found flowing beside her. Ever since she was a child herself, Chrissy has been drawn to a more spiritual and artistic way of life. She is greatly influenced by her grandmother, a lifelong montessori teacher and her great aunt, a Harvard professor and yoga guru. As a true nurturer, Chrissy has always been drawn to helping others. She believes it’s so important to start with our youth. If we can teach children the basic principles of yoga and how to calm their own central nervous systems we can directly benefit their lives and our communities as a whole. Chrissy created MinniYogi in 2020, a carefully curated yoga program for children and caregivers of all ages. The program includes flashcards which teach the child and caregiver the basics of yoga and meditation and how to apply them to everyday life. Chrissy incorporates the cards in all of her classes. Come join us for lots of silliness and learning! Because children learn best when having fun!


    • Saturday, May 04, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
    • 10
    Register

    This workshop will stress a few constants that are the basics for any successful painting, composition, value recognition, and movement. This is all starts with getting the drawing right. The class will also cover the importance of doing studies and evaluating the elements of a painting that are important to the design and composition.



    About the Instructor: Christine Bodnar

    Christine has earned the level of Eminent Membership from the International Association of Pastel Societies. Her paintings have been shown in museums and galleries throughout the U.S. in national and international exhibitions and are in private collections across the country.

    Memberships and Affiliations
    • International Association of Pastel Societies, Master Circle and Eminent Pastelist
    • Signature Memberships with
    • Pastel Society of America 
    • Connecticut Pastel Society
    • North River Arts Society
    • South Shore Arts Center, Cohasset, MA.

    Articles/Publications

    • Southwest Art Magazine - Artist To Watch, November Issue, 2019
    • American Art Collectors - April Issue 2019, Artist Focus and Advertisement
    • Pure Pastel- Contemporary Works By Today’s Top Artists Feb 2019
    • Boston Voyager on-line interview and publication, September 2018

    christinebodnar.com

    Supplies

    We will try and do 2 paintings during this workshop using sizes of various sizes. 

    Sanded surface type papers

    • Pastel Premier Sanded Pastel Paper - fine, white
    • UART Sanded Pastel Paper or Board 400 or 600 grit
    • Pastel Mat Sanded Paper - White
    • Art Spectrum Colourfix Fine Tooth Pastel Paper - White
    • Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper - white, grays, nuetrals 

    Soft Pastels - Landscape colors or set ( I will be bringing a variety with me to share )

    • Unison
    • Terry Ludwig
    • Great American
    • Mount Vision
    • Sennelier
    • Schminke 

    Other materials

    • Sketsch Pad / charcoal pencil for value studies.
    • Easel supplied ( can work on tabletop easel )
    • Drawing board for mounting paper
    • Masking tape - supplied
    • Paper towels


    • Saturday, May 11, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA
    • 0
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    This workshop will have you mixing colors with confidence in no time! By taking a deep dive into a limited complementary color palette of reds and greens, you will gain of thorough understanding of how color works. This knowledge can then be applied to other suggested limited palettes. Let me help take the mystery out of color theory for you!

    About the Instructor: ​Mary L. Moquin

    Mary Moquin is a professional artist and teacher. She lives on the cape and spends part of the year in a remote dune cottage on the peninsula known as Sandy Neck in Barnstable, MA. The inspiration for her paintings comes from observing time passing as the light and shadows fall across the structures there. The structures have transformed into metaphors for meditation. Her work has won numerous awards and has been included in several regional and national juried shows. Mary holds a BFA in printmaking and an MFA in painting from Umass Dartmouth. Her work is represented in Wellfleet, MA at the Cove Gallery, North Water Gallery in Edgartown , MA, Alper’s Fine Art in Rockport, MA and at www.marymoquin.com

    ​Materials:

    • ​oil or acrylic paint
    • ​Cadmium Red Light (a very orangey red)
    • ​Magenta (a red that leans towards violet)
    • ​Pthalo Green (an intense blue green)
    • ​Lemon yellow (we will use this to create a vibrant yellow green)
    • ​Titanium White
    • ​(for oil painters, Gamblin Cadmium Chartreuse is a fun color to add and can replace the lemon)

    PLEASE bring the above colors for a successful experience. Feel free to bring along any other tubes of red or green paint that you have as I will be discussing paint properties and you may want to experiment with other reds and greens. But I know you will have success with the ones I've listed.

    • ​A pad of canvas paper at least 16x20, 18x24 preferred. Acrylic painters can use any large sheets of paper instead, oil painters can bring gessoed paper or primed canvas instead of a pad if need be. 
    • ​Palette knives for mixing paint. 
    • ​A variety of brushes.
    • ​Paper towels.
    • Monday, July 08, 2024
    • Friday, July 12, 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
    • 13
    Register

    North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2024 for children ages 5-10. Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes such as "Animal Planet," "Superheroes," and more. Guided by our dedicated instructors, campers will have the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and techniques to bring their artistic visions to life.

    To ensure a tailored experience, our class will be led by two experienced teachers who will engage campers in daily activities. Whenever possible, we'll organize the class into smaller groups, allowing for personalized attention and age-appropriate instruction.

    Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

    *For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*


        • Monday, July 08, 2024
        • Friday, August 02, 2024
        • 20 sessions
        • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
        • 15
        Register

        North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2024 for children ages 5-10. Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes such as "Animal Planet," "Superheroes," and more. Guided by our dedicated instructors, campers will have the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and techniques to bring their artistic visions to life.

        To ensure a tailored experience, our class will be led by two experienced teachers who will engage campers in daily activities. Whenever possible, we'll organize the class into smaller groups, allowing for personalized attention and age-appropriate instruction.

        Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

        *For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*


            • Monday, July 15, 2024
            • Friday, July 19, 2024
            • 5 sessions
            • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
            • 11
            Register

            North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2024 for children ages 5-10. Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes such as "Animal Planet," "Superheroes," and more. Guided by our dedicated instructors, campers will have the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and techniques to bring their artistic visions to life.

            To ensure a tailored experience, our class will be led by two experienced teachers who will engage campers in daily activities. Whenever possible, we'll organize the class into smaller groups, allowing for personalized attention and age-appropriate instruction.

            Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

            *For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*


                • Monday, July 22, 2024
                • Friday, July 26, 2024
                • 5 sessions
                • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
                • 13
                Register

                North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2024 for children ages 5-10. Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes such as "Animal Planet," "Superheroes," and more. Guided by our dedicated instructors, campers will have the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and techniques to bring their artistic visions to life.

                To ensure a tailored experience, our class will be led by two experienced teachers who will engage campers in daily activities. Whenever possible, we'll organize the class into smaller groups, allowing for personalized attention and age-appropriate instruction.

                Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

                *For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*


                    • Monday, July 29, 2024
                    • Friday, August 02, 2024
                    • 5 sessions
                    • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
                    • 11
                    Register

                    North River Arts Society is thrilled to announce our Summer Art Camp, running for four exciting weeks in 2024 for children ages 5-10. Throughout each week of the camp, young artists will embark on a journey of imagination as they explore captivating themes such as "Animal Planet," "Superheroes," and more. Guided by our dedicated instructors, campers will have the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and techniques to bring their artistic visions to life.

                    To ensure a tailored experience, our class will be led by two experienced teachers who will engage campers in daily activities. Whenever possible, we'll organize the class into smaller groups, allowing for personalized attention and age-appropriate instruction.

                    Don't miss this chance for your child to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and fun at our July Summer Art Camp!

                    *For sibling discount, please select "guest" at checkout to add a sibling*


                        • Saturday, September 07, 2024
                        • Sunday, September 08, 2024
                        • 2 sessions
                        • 157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
                        • 11
                        Register

                        In this workshop, you’ll learn the key concepts of painting interior scenes. Eli will demonstrate and explain her methods and work one-on-one with each student. The focus will be on: How light flows through a scene, illuminating forms and creating an evocative mood. Achieving accurate drawing and correct values; two of the most crucial aspects of representational painting. How to develop a well-balanced composition of light and shadow patterns  (chiaroscuro). How to quickly block in the motif or major elements of the scene. Balancing warm incandescent light with cool natural light.  And lastly how to achieve value contrast and add finishing touches to your painting.

                        About the Instructor: Eli Cedrone

                        Eli Cedrone is an award-winning artist from Boston. A graduate of the School of Art & Design, (Suffolk University) she also studied in Florence, Italy; The Museum of Fine Arts School and The Academy of Realist Art, Boston. Cedrone work has been featured in numerous art publications such as Plein Air Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur. She is the recipient of several residencies and fellowships and has participated in juried invitationals in the US and abroad. Cedrone is also a popular workshop instructor and teaches worldwide.

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