Spring/Summer 2024 Classes & Workshops
In person teaching at Arlington Center for the Arts
20 Academy Street, Arlington, MA
Landscape Painting in Watercolor (In-person at ACA)
With Artist Corry Buckwalter
5 Tuesdays, 9:30 – 12:30 PM
4/2 – 4/30
Demystify watercolor painting in this fun and supportive studio class! Learn about managing the paint-to-water ratio and enjoy this wonderful medium for creating expressive and evocative paintings. All levels are welcome.
Fundamentals of Japanese Ink Painting: The Four Gentlemen (In-person at ACA)
With Artist Corry Buckwalter
4 Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
4/29 – 5/20
Students will learn several basic techniques of painting with Sumi ink and brushes to create expressive and meditative paintings of nature. Subjects include the plum blossom tree, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo, which are referred to as “The Four Gentlemen” in classical ink painting.
Beginners are welcome.
Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting Botanicals (In-person at ACA)
With Artist Corry Buckwalter
6 Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
4/30 – 6/4
Learn how to draw and paint botanical subjects from direct observation. Step-by-step instructions will foster meditative connections to nature while learning to create graceful and accurate drawings and paintings. Some drawing experience is preferred but beginners are welcome.
Nature Sketchbook: Art on the Trails (In-person Offsite)
With Artist Corry Buckwalter
2 Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
6/2 & 6/9
Join artist Corry Buckwalter for a nature journaling workshop to learn how to draw the wonderful world of Arlington’s parks. Learn how to study and draw quick impressions of plants, rocks, small animals, birds, fungi and more! Beginners welcome.
In person teaching at The New Art Center, Newton, MA
61 Washington Park, Newton, MA (Main Building)
245 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA (Trio Building)
Mindful Drawing
Course #: ACP24105, Thursdays, May 2 – June 6, 2024 (6 sessions) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Trio Building, All Levels, Ages 18 year+
Mindful drawing is an approach to drawing that is contemplative, nurturing and restorative for many artists. Each session of this six week course includes a variety of observational and imaginative drawing exercises using graphite pencil, pen and charcoal. Beginners are welcome.
Art Journaling with Collage and Mixed Media
Course #: ACP24106, Thursdays, May 2 – June 6, 2024 (6 sessions), 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Trio Building, All Levels, Ages 18 year+
Join artist Corry Buckwalter for a playful and fun exploration of color, composition and creativity using collage and mixed media. Use a variety of materials to create an art journal that develops and fosters your creative artistic practice. Beginning and experienced artists are welcome to attend.
Botanical Drawing and Watercolor Painting
Course #: ACP24213, Fridays, May 3 – June 7, 2024 (6 sessions), 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: ELVAS Classroom in Main Building, Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
Develop your skills in drawing and watercolor painting botanical subjects in this relaxing practice of connecting with nature. Subjects include flowers, fruits, leaves, peppers, and more. Some observational drawing experience is preferred.
In person teaching at Mystic Open Studio
785 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA
Experimenting with Watercolor: Landscape and Florals
3/21 – 4/25, 10 am to noon