UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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Watercolor and Ink Sketching
Around Town
In-person
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3-Day Workshop
June 16, 17, 18 10am – 2pm
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This workshop will take advantage of beautiful Concord, MA in the summer. Each day the group will meet at Concord Art and head to a close-by location to sketch in ink with watercolor. Using a quality sketchbook, this combination is inspiring and satisfying. You will learn how to capture the essence of a local scene and let go of the pressure to be precise. Learn different drawing techniques and approaches for measuring and improving perspective. Whether you are traveling, or sitting quietly on a bench, the art of sketching is a great way to slow down, record an experience, and practice being in the moment. It’s an important skill for artists to acquire. Studio available at Concord Art for bad weather days.
For more information and to register, please go to Concord Art Association
Oil Painting Methods
in-person
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One-week Workshop
July 14 – 18
10am – 2pm
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Are you ready to inject new energy into your painting practice? This class will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and explore some creative possibilities. We'll experiment with dynamic mark-making, bold color palettes, and unique textures and effects. Let's change up canvas sizes, master the art of layering paint for depth and richness, and discover how to draw back into your piece to add expressive lines and details. Class includes demos and critiques.
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Watercolor and Ink
Nature Sketching
in person
limit 6 artists
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2 Sessions available
$75 each session
Wednesday, June 11 10pm – 1pm
Wednesday, July 9 10 am – 1pm
In this class, I will teach methods of using traditional pen and ink to draw twigs, blossoms, and branches, or veggies right out of the garden, and combining a splash of watercolor to enrich these fresh sketches. This is not a traditional watercolor technique class. Session includes demos and group critique.
Fridays in the Studio
10am – 2pm
Find the dates that work for you!
May 23, May 30, June 13, July 11, August 15, August 22
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$100 for each 4-hr session
Reserve early – 5 artists max for each session
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Email Emily to reserve
Join me in the barn this summer. Seven Fridays throughout the season, I'm opening my doors to fellow painters.
Whether you need help with color mixing, want to overcome an artistic block, need guidance setting up a still life, or simply crave the company of other artists, this is the place to be. We'll have inspiring conversations, art books to browse, and a supportive atmosphere for sharing ideas.
Enjoy plein air painting at an outdoor table under a tent, or stay cool and comfortable inside with the AC. Bring your lunch and your creative spirit – I'll provide cool drinks, snacks, and motivation.
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Private sessions
Private sessions with me in the studio are available in summer 2025.
Each hour-long private session is $110. Use this as a critique or a private lesson.
Email me
Venice Sketches:
Quick Brush, Bold Colors
VENICE, ITALY OCTOBER 10 – 17, 2026
This course is offered by Il Chiostro, a wonderful travel/study/art program. Paint/sketch along the alleys and canals of Venice, Italy where oil and acrylic painters will explore with paint and graphite to create dynamic “paint sketches” or “études.” In this workshop, we’ll combine paint with the expressive quality of graphite line to capture the vibrant beauty of Venice. This workshop is perfect for those looking to add a new sense of freedom, creativity, and immediacy to their painting while exploring Venice’s iconic landscape.
Whether you’re drawn to the city’s canals, sunlit squares, or architecture, the goal is to create small, finished works that retain the charm of a spontaneous sketch — embracing the immediacy of the moment, the play of light, and the depth of shadow.
At this point I am collecting names and emails of interested folks. No commitment necessary!
Registration on the website for Il Chiostro will open soon.
