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October First Friday: 2021 Annual Juried Show
October First Friday: 2021 Annual Juried Show
First Friday is October 1, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Exhibit will be on display from October 1- October 31. Join us for our Annual Juried Exhibition! Over 200 works were entered and judged by Jeffrey Allison. The winners will receive the following: Prizes: First Place: $1,000 and a future solo show at Arts on Main Second […]
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ARTLab with Tenley Raithel Ages 6-9
ARTLab with Tenley Raithel Ages 6-9
ARTLab with Tenley Raithel Ages 6-9 Saturday, October 2 2:00 pm - 4:00pm These classes will focus on the Elements of Art. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials to express their creativity. The Colors of Nature This month students learn will learn about the work of Native American artist […]
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Critique Sessions
Critique Sessions
Crit Sessions on the first Tuesday of every month, show your current work to get a critique. Are you stuck in the middle of a painting? Would fresh eyes help? Do you want to learn more about composition or color balancing? We help each other improve. Offered both in-person and via Zoom. Email: Kathy Klein […]
Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
"Painting the "WOW" of Nature in Glorious Watercolor" In this two day workshop, you will learn how to sketch and paint everything from trees and roots to birds and flowers in this painting class of the natural world. Then watch as the instructor shows you how to mix luminous “no mud” color for glorious contrasted […]
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Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
Watercolor Workshop by Kathleen Noffsinger
"Painting the "WOW" of Nature in Glorious Watercolor" In this two day workshop, you will learn how to sketch and paint everything from trees and roots to birds and flowers in this painting class of the natural world. Then watch as the instructor shows you how to mix luminous “no mud” color for glorious contrasted […]
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Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers -Session 3
Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers -Session 3
Session Three: Drawing with pastel on textured homemade sanded board Students will apply gesso and tinted pastel ground on foam board to create a textural painterly base. Once the base is dry, students will use rubbing alcohol and pastel to create a base color. The drawing will be done on top of this textured surface […]
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Open Studio Painting Session
Open Studio Painting Session
Free painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You'll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)
Open Studio Special Event with Kay Van Dyke (In-Person/Online)
Join Kay Van Dyke for an Open Studio Special on the 2nd Friday of each month, 9 to noon. This is for artists! Each time, the group will be doing something special just for artists. Perhaps a live model, perhaps instruction, maybe marketing info. Sign up at Arts on Main or just show up – […]
Beginner Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler
Beginner Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler
October 8 & October 15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learn to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, pine needle basket! In this class, beginners can learn the basics of pine needle basketry and complete their own small basket, choosing from a variety of centers, dyed and natural pine needles, and a rainbow of threads. More advanced […]
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ARTLab Breakout with Tenley Raithel Ages 10-13
ARTLab Breakout with Tenley Raithel Ages 10-13
ARTLab Breakout with Tenley Raithel Ages 10-13 Saturday, October 9 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm These classes will focus on the Principles of Design. Fun with Color “Art is playing, […]
Gallery Talk with Dan Berne
Gallery Talk with Dan Berne
Artist in Resident, Dan Berne, will be working on his current manuscript while in Gloucester October 2-16. Berne will give a reading at Arts on Main on Saturday October 9th from 4-5 […]
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Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
October 11,12 & 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a 3 day non-objective abstract painting workshop designed to explore your creativity. Rose Nygaard will discuss fundamentals of […]
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Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
October 11,12 & 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a 3 day non-objective abstract painting workshop designed to explore your creativity. Rose Nygaard will discuss fundamentals of […]
Children’s Time with Kelly Richards: Halloween Canvas Painting
Children’s Time with Kelly Richards: Halloween Canvas Painting
Halloween Canvas Painting October 12 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6-10 Join Kelly Richards at Arts on Main for a Halloween themed paint class! Children will be able to […]
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Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
Non-Objective Abstract Painting Workshop with Rose Nygaard
October 11,12 & 13 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a 3 day non-objective abstract painting workshop designed to explore your creativity. Rose Nygaard will discuss fundamentals of […]
“Hello Fall” Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards
“Hello Fall” Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards
October 13 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm Join us for a paint night with Kelly Richards at Arts on Main. Kelly will teach students how to paint a "Hello Fall" theme […]
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Watercolor Workshops with Jan Finn-Duffy
Watercolor Workshops with Jan Finn-Duffy
September 16 October 14 November 11 December 2 9:30 am - 4:00 pm These watercolor workshops are open to artists of all skill levels, from novices to those […]
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Beginner Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler
Beginner Pine Needle Basketry with Becky Butler
October 8 & October 15 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Learn to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, pine needle basket! In this class, beginners can learn the basics of pine needle […]
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Custom Wooden Buoy: Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards
Custom Wooden Buoy: Adult Paint Night with Kelly Richards
October 19 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for a paint night with Kelly Richards at Arts on Main. Students will be creating a customized wooden buoy using acrylic […]
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Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers -Session 3
Pastels with Emily Christoff Flowers -Session 3
Session Three: Drawing with pastel on textured homemade sanded board Students will apply gesso and tinted pastel ground on foam board to create a textural painterly base. Once the base […]
Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration with Thomas Bradshaw
Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration with Thomas Bradshaw
October 21 5:00-6:15 Join us for a demonstration by Artist in Residence, Thomas Bradshaw. Winner of the 2021 GAF Artists' Choice Award, Thomas will share oil painting techniques. Bradshaw's loose painterly style […]
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Gallery Closed
Arts on Main will be closed on October 22 and 23 for our 10th Annual Gala. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will reopen Wednesday, October 27 at noon. Thank you for your understanding!
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Gallery Closed
Arts on Main will be closed on October 22 and 23 for our 10th Annual Gala. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will reopen Wednesday, October 27 at noon. Thank you for your understanding!
10th Annual Gala
10th Annual Gala
Join us for a memorable evening supporting Arts on Main. Sip Prosecco and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres as you browse Live Auction items and participate in the Silent Auction amidst […]
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Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and […]
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Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and […]
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Open Studio Painting Session
Open Studio Painting Session
Free painting sessions every Friday morning. Bring your art & supplies and paint from 9 a.m.-Noon. You'll meet new friends in the community and get great advice on your next masterpiece.
Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes
Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you”. During […]
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2-Day Plein Air Workshop Using Oils with Thomas Bradshaw
2-Day Plein Air Workshop Using Oils with Thomas Bradshaw
"LESS IS MORE" October 30 & 31 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Winner of the 2021 GAF Artists' Choice Award, Thomas Bradshaw will share his techniques for limiting color in order to force the painter to pay attention to color temperature. He'll show students how color temperature will move the eye through their painting to tell a […]
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2-Day Plein Air Workshop Using Oils with Thomas Bradshaw
2-Day Plein Air Workshop Using Oils with Thomas Bradshaw
"LESS IS MORE" October 30 & 31 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Winner of the 2021 GAF Artists' Choice Award, Thomas Bradshaw will share his techniques for limiting color in order to force the painter to pay attention to color temperature. He'll show students how color temperature will move the eye through their painting to tell a […]
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Arts on Main is proud to offer a wide variety of classes and workshops for both Children & Adults. Among these are Summer Camps for Kids, After School Enrichment Programs, Plein air workshops, Classes for oil/acrylic/pastels/watercolors/cold wax/drawing, Gallery Talks, Paint Nights, Weaving and Felting Classes, “Crit” Sessions, Open Studio, Glass Blowing and our much-touted First Friday Events each month to open our Monthly Exhibits! Check our website regularly for up to date offerings! If there is a class you would like us to offer, please call our Admin. Assistant, Blair Waters, and let her know. We appreciate all suggestions for new classes. Arts on Main complies with all current safety precautions regarding Covid-19.
