Take 1 landscape or still life, with a well-thought-out composition, add atmospheric drama and creative license
with color to enhance space, and you have my best recipe of how I would describe my work or what I advocate to my students…of course, with students, I tend to throw in positive, energetic encouragement
as well as motivational metaphors to really make the best of it.Classes & Workshops
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Thursday Morning Painting
We are indoors at the WAG building honing our still life skills. To keep it interesting, Trish will come up with a different theme each week.
Contact Mary Lou Murphy at 401-624-4713 or email billmurphy2@cox.net with any questions.
Instructor: Trish Hurley
Thursdays 9 am–12 noon
$40 for a 4-week month
$50 for a 5-week month
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Figure Drawing Workshop
Wednesdays, 9 am to 12 noon
Contact Carolyn Winter at 401- 316-8272 for more information.
Open to all.
$40 for a 4-week month
$50 for a 5-week month
$15.00 a class
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Beginning Drawing and Beginning Painting Classes for Adults
Beginning drawing and painting classes are now being offered and will be held at Westport Art Group, 1740 Main Rd, Westport, MA 02791.
Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks beginning January 27 (Drawing) and Jan. 28 (Painting). Cost: $160 (WAG Members)/ $165 (Non-members). To register, please contact Nancy Burkholder at nannyaesop37@gmail.com or call 508-636-3039.
NOTE: the Saturday Painting course will skip Feb. 18 but continue through March 3 to fulfill 5 weeks.
Beginning Drawing:
Fridays, 6–9 pm, Jan. 27–Feb. 24
In this class you will learn how to look. Learning to draw and paint is learning a new language. You will see things differently and you will learn how to speak about them. The class will teach you the basics from the materials you hold, to the techniques to create your work. We will work with line, shape, value, composition, and contrast. This is a class especially for those who have little or no previous experience.
Materials to purchase:
2h, hb, 2b, 4b, 6b pencils
Vinyl or kneaded eraser
Newsprint
Beginning Painting:
Saturdays 1:30–4:30 pm, Jan. 28–March 3
In this class you will learn the basics to get you going in painting. You will learn everything from how to hold a brush, how to mix colors, different types of brushstrokes, how to begin on a blank canvas, how to see your subject and arrange your page, how to see colors, and how to get what is in front of you onto a page. We will be working from still life. Some prior drawing experience is required.
Materials to purchase:
Paintbrush (for acrylic paint, your choice—filbert, round, or flat)
9 x 12 canvas or canvas board (or larger)
acrylic paint will be provided
About the Instructor
Jamie’s work starts with a sense of delight (in light, in color, in the subject sitting in front of her). She takes all of that delight and transfers it to the canvas, or paper, using the skills she has acquired through years of training (thanks mom, dad, and Sallie Mae), the observations she has made through her adventures and daily life, and a truckload of faith that something will come out of it. She tries for a dance between knowledge of technique and mystery, or mysterious inspiration that urges her on. Jamie paints for discovery, joy, and revelation, understanding, and mystery. -
Fun Saturday Workshops for Kids 8 to 13
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
(bring a snack)
All classes held at 1740 Main Road, Westport MA
$30 per class
Instructor: Paula Becker
Saturday, February 11th
“Starry Starry Night”
Stars, Planets, Space & Dreams fill the night sky! Inspired by artists Van Gogh, Miro and your own imagination, draw, paint & create mixed media works of art!
Saturday March 10th
“Animal Safari”
With pastels, paint and collage create bold colorful safari animals & scenes inspired by the art of Matisse, Rousseau and your own imagination!
Saturday May 5th
“Who Am I?” Self Portraits
Express yourself with images & words. Create a series of self portraits using a variety of media, including paint, charcoal and pastel. Examples of portraits created by Cassat, Manet, Picasso and Warhol will be shown for inspiration.For more information and to register please contact: Paula Becker, psbecker@cox.net, 401-595-5928.
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SAVE THE DATE for the DYNAMIC DUO! Saturday, January 7 from 9 am to 1 pm
The Figure Workshop will hold a special session with two models at WAG on Saturday, January 7 from 9 am to 1 pm . The fee will be $15 per person. All are welcome. You do not need to be member of WAG or of the weekly workshop to attend. More of these special classes are scheduled for 2012: May 12, September 15 and November 10. To reserve your space or for more information, call Carolyn Winter at 401-316-8272.
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Jordan Wolfson Returns
5-day plein air painting workshop June 11–15, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Painting in oils in the plein air tradition, we will work directly from nature in the beautiful surroundings of Westport, MA. If weather is inclement, it will be held at the WAG building, 1740 Main Road in Westport.The fee is $490.00 for members of WAG; $520.00 for non-members. First come-first served!
This workshop will provide participants the opportunity to work directly from nature. Beginning with a naturalistic approach, we will explore color and tonal relationships in order to create a believable sense of light and space. As we continue, opportunities for experimentation and alternative approaches will be explored. Directness and spontaneity will be encouraged!
Jordan's work can be seen at www.jordanwolfson.com.
To register, download the form at www.westportartgroup.com, fill it out and mail to WAG, PO Box 157, Westport Point, MA 02791 with a $150 deposit check. Remainder of fee will be due by June 1. Click here for the registration form.
Supplies Needed for Kid’s Classes!
We will accept half used tubes of paint, pieces of charcoal, pastels, and any art supplies that you no longer use or need.
All kinds of paper
watercolors
acrylic paint
paint brushes
pastels (oil & chalk)
chalk
charcoal
pencils
collage material
wire
craft supplies
Please contact
Paula Becker at
401-595-5928 or psbecker@cox.net. Thank you!