UPCOMING CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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Landscapes: Quick Sketches to Final Works
In-person
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FULL
6 Mondays
April 7 – May 19 (no class April 21)
10am – 2pm EST
Concord Art Association
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From sketch to canvas: Discover the art of dynamic landscape painting in oil or acrylic.
This class offers a comprehensive approach, blending the immediacy of plein air sketching with structured exercises to strengthen your compositions. We'll use photo references as a springboard for creativity and delve into the expressive power of color and application. Explore innovative mark-making, experiment with different canvas sizes, and discover the versatility of various tools to create landscapes paintings.
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Big & Bold: Painting on a Larger Scale
in-person
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8 Tuesdays, April 8 – June 3
(no class 4/22)
10am — 1pm
Munroe Center for the Arts​​
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Ready to paint BIG? There's an undeniable thrill to working on an oversized canvas, and this class will equip you to make the most of it.
We'll explore the joys and navigate the challenges of large-scale painting, embracing the freedom it offers to loosen up, experiment, and make bold artistic choices.
If you've been dreaming of working larger, this is your chance to let go, unleash your vision, and discover the power of painting big. Surprise yourself!
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Drawn to Nature
Watercolor & Ink Sketching
Online
5 Fridays
April 4 – May 9 (no class April 25)
10 – 12 Noon
Register: Currier Museum of Art​
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Sketching with ink and watercolor is an immediate and satisfying approach to capture what you love most from nature, whether at home or when traveling.
In this 5-week class, artists will learn and practice various ink and watercolor techniques, and apply this style of immediate drawing in a sketchbook. Learn how just a few lines and dabs of color can make big splashes! New and returning artists welcome.
Class is conducted in real time, scheduled through Zoom. A Link will be provided prior to first class. Padlet is the online bulletin board we will use to share work. You will receive the instructions.
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Materials list coming soon!
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Watercolor and Ink Sketching Around Town (in person)
Register: Concord Art Association
3-Day Workshop
June 16, 17, 18 10am – 1pm
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 good quality sketchbook, this combination is inspiring and satisfying. You will learn how to capture the essence of a 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, sitting quietly on a bench or inside a crowded cafe, the art of sketching is a great way to slow down, record an experience, or practice being in the moment. It’s a perfect skill for artists to acquire.
Studio available at Concord Art for bad weather days.
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PDF Supply List
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Oil Painting Methods (in person)
Register: Concord Art Association
5-Day Workshop
July 14 – 18 10am – 2pm
Are you ready to inject new energy into your painting practice?
This class will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone and explore creative possibilities.
Learn how to mix oil paints with varied media to achieve different effects.
We'll experiment with dynamic mark-making, different 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 use drawing tools (and even the paint itself!) to add expressive lines and details.
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Fridays in the Barn
10am – 2pm
Find the dates that work for you!
May 23, May 30, June 13, June 27, 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.
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