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Art Classes and Workshops
We offer various art classes, workshops, and events, as well as some craft activities. Anyone may register.
Art Critiques
Upcoming Art Critiques:
Saturday, November 15, 10:00am-12:30pm
Saturday, December 13, 10:00am-12:30pm
Saturday, January 10, 10:00am-12:30pm
Saturday, February 7, 10:00am-12:30pm
Are you looking for encouragement and support from other artists?
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with your circle of artist friends. The first 15 minutes we will be social time, then we will go into sharing our artwork. You may bring snacks to share with the group.
You may attend even though you didn’t bring any artwork—feel free to join us.
Free to all GALA members. New artists, first 2 classes are free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our time together. Mark your calendar!
Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com
Working with OILS – Metal, Glass, Ceramic, Wood
Old Murdock School
52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
All levels and beginners are welcome! Ages 16 and above may register.
There is just nothing quite like painting with oil! Oil paint goes on so smooth and allows for the most beautiful blending, but it can also seem intimidating. In this three-part series, you will learn the basics of painting with oils including blending, working in layers, and using the right mediums, all while painting from life. Our still-life arrangement will be made up of a variety of objects with different surfaces – metal, glass, wood, etc. You will learn ways to capture each of these different surfaces with the paint. You will also learn about value and light with casting shadows. And the slow, forgiving nature of oils lends an artist the patience to learn and keep at it. We will also cover clean up and safe painting practices. You will be working on the same still-life for the 3 weeks, so you will have plenty of time to finish. You may miss one class and can make it up during the week, let us know to make arrangements.
3 – week Series Workshop $115
2 hour classes, 3rd class is 3 hours. Includes all materials. Coffee & light refreshments provided.
There is LIMITED SEATING, so Register Early!
Instructor: Joanne Stowell (an award winning artist)
Saturday, Nov 8, 10am-12pm
Saturday, Nov 15, 10am-12pm
Saturday, Nov 22, 10am-1pm
Christmas Tree Ornaments – Felting
Old Murdock School
52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
Bring some cuteness to your Christmas tree this year with these adorable snowman ornaments that YOU make yourself. Or you may make your own design. Bring your own sketch pattern for a large mouth mason jar lid.
These ornaments are made from mason jar lids and carded wool from sheep. They are quick and easy to do and will kick off your holiday decorating. Make them as hostess gifts or as package decorations.
In this two-hour class you will make two ornaments as shown in the picture or venture off with your own design.
$25 Class – Seniors are FREE
Everyone is invited to attend. You will be able to make two ornaments. Sign up now!
Instructor: Karen Sugalski
Tuesday, November 18, 1-3pm
Thanks to Robinson Broadhurst Grant