MEET THE ARTIST
Sept 22nd, Wednesday, Kurt Weiser—
Pastel Demonstration: “Underpainting or A Stay at Home Dad Demo”
September’s Front Street Gallery Invitational Artist, Kurt Weisel, will take a pastel painting from start to finish in the time a 3 1/2 year old takes an afternoon nap—those of you who can’t find time to paint might be interested here. He has chosen his painting, Autumn Color which won First in Pastel at the SAA’s 2010 Juried Show to illustrate underpainting. Kurts’ technique of underpainting with pastels creates exciting and colorful results in his landscapes. Now, you have an opportunity to see for yourself on how its done!
Oct 13th, Wednesday, David Rodman Johnson—
‘Free Sketch Class Today’
For all comers— creative people of all skill levels will gain confidence in their ability to sketch and enjoy the freedom of expression that comes with a pencil in hand. Bring your own pad and favorite pencil or work from materials provided. David, an SAA instructor and Front Street Gallery Artist will demonstrate some basic drawing skills and some Master tricks too.
Nov 10th, Wed tba
All Meet The Artist Series are held at the Scituate Town Library Basement Meeting Facility at 7:00PM. Admission is FREE to all, but your donation would be greatly appreciated.
CLASSES
Monday
Portrait Group--Open Studio.
10:00-1:00.
Ongoing. Bring you medium of choice. This is an opportunity to paint with fellow artists and share insights, techniques, etc., while working with a live model. No instructor. Fee covers model and a donation to Ellis House expenses. If you are interested contact John Cornacchio, 781-585-6619 or Nancy Coveney, (508) 790-1016
Tuesday--
Foundation to Painting, the Still Life and more
Afternoons: 3:30-6:00 PM. (Jr. and senior High) and
Evenings: 7:00 — 9:30 PM (all ages)
Fall I (5 weeks) September 21 —October 19
Instructor: Bob Beaulieu.
An excellent start to your drawing and painting future! Students who wish to start their painting experience with a classical foundation Objectives are to learn the power of observation while learning color mixture, application, painting of forms, modeling and color identification. Begin with an exploration of simple shapes, advancing to still lifes with fruit and other utensils. Continuing students will go to more complex still lifes in the second session. Taught in oil, but basic instruction applies to all mediums. Questions contact Bob Beaulieu at 781-378.1742
$110/130 for 5 sessions
Wednesday--
Figure Drawing.
Mornings: 10 am-1 pm.
Fall I (5 weeks) Sept 22-Oct 20
David Rodman Johnson.
This class will provide a strong foundation of figurative work for beginners and advanced artists alike. Students will be given drawing lessons in line, proportion, and likeness using a live model. Emphasis will be given to traditional atelier methods, personal attention, and the opportunity to gain experience and insight in this classic genre. Questions call David at 508-934-9167. Additional model fee.
$110/130 for 5 sessions
Thursday--
Landscape In The Impressionist Tradition
Mornings, 10:00-1:00.
FALL I (4weeks) Sept 23 – Oct 16
Margaret McWethy
Oil painting on location with New England Plein Air Painter Margaret McWethy. Learn to design and construct a landscape with a full color palette. The class will paint local scenes weather permitting or work in the studio. Topics covered will include design, center of interest, using mass, color and value to strengthen composition,characteristics of varying light keys, and much more! All levels welcome.
$100/120 for 4 sessions
Watercolor—Beginning & Intermediate.
Afternoons, 2:00-5:00 & Evenings, 6:00-8:30.
Fall I (five weeks)September 23 — October 21
Instructor: Mary Beth LoPicolo.
Mary Beth is an highly successful artist with  experience in both teaching and commercial art. Working in both these fields allows her to bring added dimension to her own work and to her teaching. Her watercolor class is suitable for the beginner and as well as the advanced student. Mary
Beth provides a relaxed atmosphere which encourages growth and development. Each class will include demonstrations, critiques along with individual attention. Sessions will focus on painting from still life and photographs emphasizing technique so that the life behind the composition can emerge from the creator onto the canvas. Materials list provided.
$110/130 for 5 sessions
Friday--
Intermediate & Experienced Oil Painting.
Mornings 9:30-12:30.
Fall 1 (five weeks) September 23 —October 21
Instructor: Jim Lo Piccolo.
A talented artist and an awarding winning oil painter, Jim’s goal is to bring his students to the next level in their oil paintings. Students will focus on techniques, applications of materials and how a painting is developed. An ideal class for the intermediate oil painter, it will help push artists to the next level by demonstrating and experiencing the steps for success. Experienced artists are welcome to join and will benefit from the exchange of techniques, information and experience. Materials list provided.
Saturday--
Plein Aire Saturday
Morning:8:30 AM to 11:15AM
Fall 1 (five weeks) Seeptember 18, 25, October 16, 23, 30: May 1 —May 30
Rain dates to be rescheduled
Instructor: Bob Beaulieu
What better way to experience the beauty of our surroundings in Scituate, than capture it with an original oil painting. Learn the basics of outdoor color, light, perspective, distance and draftsmanship. Take advantage of the years of experience in plein Aire painting from your instructor with his helpful tips on making your art really zing. Classes held throughout Scituate, ie: Minot, North River, Driftway Landing, Lighthouse etc. Call Bob for questions, 781-378-1742
WORKSHOPS
Assemblage Workshop
Fri 10/1 or Sat 11/6 10:00-4:00
Dianne E. Miller
Transform your found objects into a three dimensional work of art. You will learn how to attach unrelated objects and make them into a cohesive piece. This is a great way to use your collections and recycle at the same time. A $15 materials fee includes the use of tools, adhesives, and some paints. Any questions? Email Dianne at Mayqueen1000@aol.com or call 339-788-3663
Materials you’ll need to bring:
Acrylic paints--bring your favorites & plus some of these--White,Black,
Pthalo green (blue shade), Dioxazine purple, Paynes gray, Quinacridone nickel azo, gold, Quinacridone crimsom
(Dianne recommends Golden paints or Liquitex)
Container for water
Paint brushes of various sizes
Scissors
Paper towels
Pallet for paint
Xacto knife with self healing mat
Small hammer, pliers, screw driver, heat gun, etc
Items to be included in your art such as cigar boxes, game pieces, old papers, watch parts, gears, washers, wire, rusted nails, organic materials such as bird nests or see pods, buttons, bottle caps, old jewelry. Anything goes for this project! Also bring plenty of extra things for a community pile to share with others. Clean out your work space.
$60/80 for one 6 hour session
SATELLITE CLASSES
Learn Your ABCs! Awesome, Beautiful Calligraphy: INTRO TO CALLIGRAPHY I & II
Kathleen Mullins Mogayzel.
Contact Kathy at for private lessons at (781) 710-7789 or kangel052@comcast.net
A calligrapher for 30 years, Kathy, will teach the Italic hand – the basis for learning other hands. The course will include terms, tools and techniques as well as exposure to contemporary lettering and book arts. Key materials and handouts will be provided for a nominal fee and will enable the class to learn collectively and efficiently. Please call instructor for additional supplies to bring.
INTRODUCTION TO SOFT PASTELS
Yvette Rattenbury.
Contact Yvette for private lessons at (781) 383-9358 or raikilady@aol.com
Introducing the fundamentals of pastel painting, starting with basic drawing, color, value and composition. The class will work with the hardest to the softest pastels and from smoother paper to the heavily sanded ones. Subjects will include still life and photos when indoors and en plein air when the weather permits. Demonstrations, one-on-one attention and end-of-class critique will be given. A material list will be provided on application. Some materials can be provided by the instructor for a nominal fee. Check out a description of soft vs dry pastels at http://www.pastelinternational.com/learn-more.html
$110/130 for 5 sessions
*NEW CLASS*
FIRST EMPRESSIONS STUDIO: SOLARPLATE PRINTMAKING
Esther Maschio.Contact Esther for information at 781-545-4048 or firstempressions@comcast.net
This is your opportunity to learn SOLARPLATE PRINTMAKING, PROOFING, PRINTING AND EDITIONING. A new low-tech way to create etched plates now takes minutes to expose and develop. This process yields exceptional results matching the high quality found in traditional etching techniques. SOLARPLATE is user friendly, does not require darkroom photo processing and will respond to any well prepared art – line or tone – drawing, painting, photography and digital.
- SOLARPLATES are metal plates with a light sensitive polymer coating.
- The only ‘chemicals’ used are water and light.
- Exposure and developing can be done in minutes.
In this two day workshop you will learn how to:
Make INTAGLIO plates. Make RELIEF plates. Create direct-positive imagery. Expose and develop Solarplates. Create two plate images. Do multiple plate registration. Ink Plates. Proof and print. Edition.
DETAILS: A two day weekend workshop limited 2-4 persons/workshop
Dates & Time– Sat/Sun, 9:30-5:30
Sept 4/5, 11/12, 18/19, 25/26 & Oct 2/3, 9/10
Place--First Empressions Studio, Scituate MA
Fees--$200, prepayment requested (no CC). (It is advisable to register early as mail ordering Solarplates is required.) A supply list will be sent upon registration and receipt of payment
Checks payable to Esther Maschio.
Mailing address: Esther Maschio, 304 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Scituate MA 02066
Sea Glass & Beach Stone Jewelry with Marj Bates
Learn how to make really cool sea glass & beach stone jewelry.
Students will learn how to drill glass, silver wire wrapping
techniques proper use of basic pliers & drills, filing, cleaning designs and polishing. Marj, a nationally known glass artist & jewelry designer, will share some of her amazing design tips and tricks. Students may make earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets or
anything else their creative hands wish to try. Contact instructor re needed tools & supplies.
$220m /$245nm
Dates: Sept
Make Your Own Glass Beads
Marj Bates.
See below. Various dates
Learn how to make glass beads with lots of individual attention and hands-on time from nationally recognized glass artist, Marj Bates. You will be taught the ancient art of lampwork. Each student will be provided with their own workstation, all the tools and glass necessary to make Venetian glass beads. Each design is achieved by layering and manipulating different colors of glass with handmade designs that include gold and silver, careful annealing or cooling in a kiln in a precise and slow process assures a high quality glass object that will not break. These workshops are held in Marj’s brand new light-filled studio by the sea on lighthouse point in Scituate Harbor. Directions to Marj’s studio will be given at the time of registration. A great workshop to do with a friend or two!
Members.............$220 / Non-members......$245
Workshop Dates: Class meets from 9:30 - 4:30m:
January 16, Fegruary 06, March 13
Metalsmithing with Marj Bates
Ongoing, Monday nights
Jewelry making! Students will learn to cut, shape, solder & polish silver. Starting with raw silver sheet or wire we will make a bracelet & set a stone in a ring. You will then make a design of your own choice! These workshops are held in Marj’s brand new light-filled studio by the sea on lighthouse point in Scituate Harbor. Directions to Marj’s studio will be given at the time of registration.
Classes are on Monday nights from 5- 7 pm in Marj's Scituate studio. Signup is ongoing.
Classes are sold in blocks of 8 classes. The cost for 8 classes is $200.
Woodcarving Classes. Open Studio Session at Kukstis Woodcarving.
Paul Kukstis
Various dates & times, see below:
For beginners to experience. Learn the basics and start on individual projects. Limited to eight students per session. Make a quarterboard, house number sign, an eagle or anything you can think of. Each session consist of students at different levels, each working on their own project. Basic materials are provided. These lessons are held at Kukstis Woodcarving. Directions to Paul’s studio will be given at the time of registration.
$145 Members/$165 Nonmembers for 5-2 1/2hr sessions.
New sessions begin in January and are available on a first come, first served basis:
Tuesday & Thursday 7pm-9:30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 9:30am-12Noon
Note: Schedule is subject to change due to vacation time and holidays. All students will be notified in advance.
Workshops in the healing arts:
Reiki Certification Workshop, Level One Certification
Michelle Levangie, Reiki Master/Teacher
Reiki is an ancient gentle and non-invasive healing art which seeks to balances the bodies energy centers and ease pain and stress. This one day workshop include the history of reiki, basic energy awareness, especially chakra education, and a guided meditation . Students will be instructed in and experience both a self-reiki treatment and a reiki treatment to a client by working on each other. An explanation of Reiki certification and how the three levels go deeper into its energizing process and healing techniques is included. Certification will be presented at the end of the day. For questions contact the Instructor, Michelle Levangie at 781-424-0784.
Class $150. Taught at Michelle’s Studio.
Reiki Certification Workshop, Level Two Certification:
Delve deeper into reiki’s healing process and to fine tune healing techniques. This healing modality can bring peace of mind and relief of pain. Use of ancient reiki symbols as a focus point to assist in the healing process for both the practitioner and client will be taught, along with absentee healing and the sending of energy, since in reiki tradition, energy knows no time or space. Ample time will be provided for practicing techniques and questions, including a full treatment to self and students(clients) to become comfortable with new energy levels. Once attaining this level of certification, students may charge their clients for treatments. Certification will be presented at the end of the day. For questions contact the Instructor, Michelle Levangie at 781-424-0784.
Class $222. Taught at Michelle’s Studio.
Reiki Certification Workshop: Level Three Certification
Reiki Master level Certification. Michelle Levangie, Reiki Master/Teacher
This is the master level class, where the student learns the master symbol for empowerment. This symbol increases the practitioners ability to receive healing energy and clear blockages. This master symbol also empowers the healer by clearing and balancing with use of this symbol. It is a very ancient and powerful symbol and can do no harm. This is not the teacher level (that is an apprenticeship that is determined on an individual basis). The tibetan master symbol is like a direct link to the healing energy source. This level is where the student makes the step into mastership of Reiki.
Class $333. Taught at Michelle’s Studio
Special Discount Rate: Prepay for reiki 1,2 &3 and receive $105 OFF!
Also , class dates may be negotiable with enough students to commit to class.
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Please make checks payable to and mail to:
The Scituate Arts Association, Inc., PO Box 214, Scituate MA 02066
All classes and workshops are held at the Charles W. Mahoney Studios, the Ellis House, 709 Country Way, Scituate, unless indicated.
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