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Painting Demonstration by Heather Friedli, Artist in Residence

Friday, March 11
5:30pm

Heather Friedli, is a painter who trained at the Maryland Institute of Art before moving to Minnesota. Heather will be an Artist in Residence from March 7 through March 22. Heather will be giving a painting demonstration on Friday, March 11, at 5:30.

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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 allows him to imply detail without overstating it. His brushwork and use of a palette knife creates a textural impression which draws the viewer in for a closer look. With a limited palette, Bradshaw brings to life the way in which a shimmering light will illuminate the scene as a single moment in time.

This event will take place at Arts on Main in the main gallery and is free and open to the public.

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Virtual Lecture & Short Demo with Hai-Ou Hou

A free lecture, and short demo, with tips and tricks on how to become a better painter to be given on Monday, July 27th at 1pm. This free event corresponds with Hai-Ou’s course for beginner and intermediate artists, beginning on August 3rd. In the course, Hai-Ou will guide participants through four weeks of painting alla prima still lifes and painting from photographs. The four-week course will officially begin on Monday, August 3rd at 1pm and end after the last class on Monday, August, 24th at 1pm. To register for the full course, please visit this link: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/virtual-painting-course-with-hai-ou-hou/

 

Please call the gallery (804-824-9464) or email (assistantdirector@gloucesterarts.org) to register for this event. You need to provide your name and email address.

PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the free lecture and demo DOES NOT enroll you in the course!! You must enroll in each separately.

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Plein Air Still Life Demonstration

As part of our continuing Artists in Residence program, we are pleased to offer a Plein Air Still Life demonstration by Andrée Tullier and Nancy McCarra during their residence in October.

Coming from the Impressionist tradition of painting, Andrée and Nancy  have studied with many of the same artists and continue to fill their paintings with light and color. They will be doing a demo of an outdoor still life-painting side by side but each expressing their own individual style of how they start a painting,how they see color and their individual thought processes as they paint. Questions are welcomed as they work.

Free & open to the public

Andree Tullier
Nancy McCarra

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Betsy Henderson, Interim Executive Director
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Noon – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Call: (804) 824-9464

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Every Friday afternoon, 12pm-2pm!
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Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Email adminassistant@gloucesterarts.org or call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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3 Day Heirloom Collage & Mixed Media Exploration w 3 Day Heirloom Collage & Mixed Media Exploration with Theresa Wells Stifel

Wednesday, March 29 – Friday, March 31
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Create your own mixed media masterpieces using those little pieces of memories too precious to throw away! Your quirky snippets, papers, jewelry, fabric, or any small odds and ends can be layered to create a charming and personal piece of art. If you want to practice without worrying about ruining a special object, extra supply packets will be available to purchase for $5 a bag so you can play with a free spirit.

You will learn how to layer paint, paper, photos, trims, fabric and more.  We will learn different types of gluing, fusing and stitching methods to build interesting layers for your pieces. We will discuss and play with mark making, color, texture and pattern, answering questions along the way. Feel free to email the instructor with any questions: theresa@stifelandcapra.com

Cost of the 3 day class is $215.00 per student.

Registration deadline is Saturday, March 25 by 5pm.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/3-day-heirloom-collage-mixed-media-exploration-with-theresa-wells-stifel/
Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden: Daffod Adult Paper Flower Class with Ronda Bowden: Daffodil

Tuesday, April 11
6:00pm-8:00pm

Paper flower artist, Ronda Bowden will teach you techniques to create realistic and whimsical flowers with paper. Each week will feature a different flower. During this class, students will learn how to create daffodils.

Cost of each class is $30 per student (includes the cost of supplies).

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/adult-paper-flower-class-with-ronda-bowden-daffodil/
Critique Sessions March 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Critique Sessions
March 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crit Sessions are held on the fourth 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 at kgklein46@gmail.com to sign up and get on the email reminder list.
10am – 12pm, Free
New work by Robert Schuler! “My paintings prima New work by Robert Schuler!

“My paintings primarily reflect regional splendors and rural landscapes. I especially enjoy painting Watermen and their old workboats, Skipjacks in particular.  My affinity for the watermen, their environment and their work are very inspiring to me.  I am inspired by rural old things, buildings that are crooked, Victorian homes, and old work boats with rust…they all capture my attention. I also enjoy capturing portraits of cherished homes and beloved pets in watercolor.  When showing my artwork, I like to feel the viewer’s connection to the art. Their feedback, familiarity or memories of the subject I’ve painted fill in the details for me and makes the piece even more interesting. It gives more meaning to the painting. I find great pleasure in establishing an interaction with the viewers of my work.” Medium: Acrylic, Oil, & Watercolor
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