This full-day workshop focuses on drawing and painting nature subjects using pencils and watercolor paints. You’ll learn how I use a field sketchbook to explore and record my outdoor observations, and I’ll show several watercolor field kits (including a very simple and portable kit for beginners!) Next, we’ll delve into tone and color. We’ll discuss …
Painting with Wool - Purple Sunset Wednesday May 1st 6:30-8pm Ages: Adults and kids 11+ Join Rachel Benson at Fivesparks to learn the art of painting with wool. She will guide you through the chosen landscape, but you are welcome to add details to make it your own. All material provided! $30 For more information …
This three-hour workshop will cover the process of making monotypes by using litho pencils and Caran d'Ache water-soluble crayons on plexiglass and printing them onto paper - no press needed! Anyone who can make a mark can use this technique. It is also a perfect way for artists who are focused on drawing to become …
Village Nursery School (VNS), located in Harvard, MA, is a small, private, non-profit preschool educating children ages 2-5. We focus on a child-centered approach and plan our curriculum around literature and children’s books. Teachers thoughtfully plan their art projects from the inspiration they get from the wonderful books their classrooms focus on. VNS has a …
Village Nursery School (VNS), located in Harvard, MA, is a small, private, non-profit preschool educating children ages 2-5. We focus on a child-centered approach and plan our curriculum around literature and children’s books. Teachers thoughtfully plan their art projects from the inspiration they get from the wonderful books their classrooms focus on. VNS has a …
Village Nursery School (VNS), located in Harvard, MA, is a small, private, non-profit preschool educating children ages 2-5. We focus on a child-centered approach and plan our curriculum around literature and children’s books. Teachers thoughtfully plan their art projects from the inspiration they get from the wonderful books their classrooms focus on. VNS has a …
Come have fun drawing with us at Fivesparks in Harvard's town center. Enjoy the camaraderie of other drawing enthusiasts while learning and growing your art at your own pace, thoughtfully guided by award-winning professional artist and art educator, Mara Levin. Beginners will start with traditional basic drawing lessons, while more advanced artists can work on …
The Making of a Field Artist: a one hour illustrated talk by Barry Van Dusen Barry Van Dusen’s art and his career took on an exciting new dimension when he decided to devote himself to drawing and painting nature subjects outdoors – direct from life. Hear about his inspirations and influences, his challenges and set-backs, …
Come have fun drawing with us at Fivesparks in Harvard's town center. Enjoy the camaraderie of other drawing enthusiasts while learning and growing your art at your own pace, thoughtfully guided by award-winning professional artist and art educator, Mara Levin. Beginners will start with traditional basic drawing lessons, while more advanced artists can work on …
This program has reached its maximum capacity. We hope you will consider another program at Fivesparks in the future! Facilitators: Ann Gillespie (agillespieart@gmail.com) and Judy Warner (awarner@charter.net). Enjoy the rewarding experience of creating art out-of-doors in Harvard! This group will meet weekly for six weeks to paint together in local private and public areas, including …
