Adult Classes & Workshops

Art classes and workshops at the Duxbury Art Association are a great way to add a spark of creativity to your day. Sharpen your skills, learn a new craft or hobby, expand your creativity comfort zone, meet new friends and mentors. We offer classes for adults of all ages and levels. Our classes run from 6 to 8 weeks; workshops may meet just once, either will add color and fun to your life. Art, we need it now more than ever.

To register for classes stop by the DAA office, click here to download and print an Adobe PDF version of our course registration form, or call us (781)934-2731, ext 4 from 9:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. We can register students for classes over the phone and complete the process with payment by either MasterCard or Visa. The whole process takes just moments and promises a season of creative rewards!

Winter 2010

MONDAY

Intermediate Drawing
Mary LoPiccolo, Instructor
Mondays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8 weeks)
This intermediate drawing class will help you develop the basic drawing skills needed in creating solid artwork. Working from still life, we will explore line, structure, form and perspective. Shading, value and working with a light source will also be covered. This class will be flexible, with plenty of individual attention. Beginners are welcome.
Materials list provided.
January 25 – March 23
No class on February 15
Members.................................$150
Non-members.........................$185

Beginner Watercolor
Lisa Goren, Instructor
Mondays 10:00am – 12:30pm (6 weeks)
Watercolor painting is an exciting medium and easy for anyone to enjoy. We will cover creating colors (as opposed to mud!), working with the paper, creating a plan, and most of all, learning to really love working with water. Each session has a still life to work from but students are encouraged to bring in their own inspirations if they have them. For beginner to intermediate students. Materials list provided.
January 25 – March 8
No class on February 15
Members.................................$150
Non-members.........................$185

TUESDAY

Cartooning for grown-ups
Mat Brown, Instructor
Tuesdays: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm (6 weeks)
Designed for people who like to draw, this course teaches the conventions of cartooning, caricature, gag panels, comic strips and editorial cartoons from the perspective of a well known professional in the industry. An E-Mail address, and the ability to scan and send your cartoons is essential for the student to obtain individualized instruction. Materials list provided at registration.
January 26 - March 9, No class February 16
Members.................................$200
Non-members.........................$240

Mat Brown has over twenty years of teaching experience, but he is most well known for designing and creating the award winning advertising for Building #19, a large chain of retail surplus and salvage stores. His work features jokes, puns and the famous caricatures of its cofounder, Jerry Ellis. Brown's art has also appeared in the Boston Globe, the Patriot Ledger, Yankee Magazine, and marketing textbooks. Mat is a member of the National Cartoonist's Society. To see Mat's work and more, visit Mat's website at www.matbrown.com

WEDNESDAY

Pastel Painting for Beginners
John Nutter, Instructor
Wednesdays: 9:30am – 12:30pm (8 weeks)
This course introduces new and continuing students to the fundamentals of pastel painting. Form and structure will be emphasized in developing basic drawing skills. Attention will be given to the illusion of distance and perspective through the use of color and value. Individual instructions will be given in each class. Students will be encouraged to experiment in some mixed media paintings. Paintings will be created from a still life, photographs or the outdoors as long as the weather cooperates. Each class will have demonstrations and there will be a group critique at the end of each session. Materials list provided.
January 27 – March 24
No class on February 17
Members.......................................$150
Non-members...............................$185

Beginning Oil Painting
Dianne Panarelli Miller, Instructor
Wednesdays: 9:45am – 12:45pm (8 weeks)
This class will study still life in the “alla prima” (all-in-one sitting) approach. Students will paint simple set ups in a controlled setting using a full color palette. Through exercises and demonstrations, Dianne will go over the academics and talk about color, composition and technique. Both beginners and advanced artists will benefit from this class.
January 27 – March 24
No class on February 17
Members....................................$200
Non-members............................$250

Dianne Panarelli Miller is a “Boston School” trained artist. She graduated from Vesper George College of art in 1982. She studied with Robert Cormier and Lee Smith before an intense 5 year full time academic training at the R. H. Ives Gammell Atelier founded by Robert Douglas Hunter and Robert Cormier. Dianne is a signature member of the “New England Plein Air Painters” as well as a “Copley Master” at the Copley Society in Boston and a member of the Oil Painters of America and the Portrait Society of America. Her work hangs in private collections in the U.S. and Europe.

THURSDAY

Wet on Wet Watercolor Workshop
Lisa Goren, Instructor
Thursdays 10:00am - 12:30pm (4 weeks)
Watercolor can seem daunting for those who have tried it or want to try it. This is a class designed to help loosen your approach to the medium, feel more capable with the paints, and find out how rewarding it can be. The workshop will focus on working with water, learning how to mix colors on the paper, and understanding the strengths (and weaknesses) of working very wet. At the end of the workshop, you will have several new tools to add to your arsenal as a watercolorist.The class is open to beginners (even those who have never touched the paper with watercolors) to advanced artists those who want to work on their technique. It is especially rewarding for watercolorists who are finding that their technique or approach needs something new.
January 28 - February 25
No class on February 18
Members.......................................$100
Non-members...............................$150

Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel
Don Whitney, Instructor
Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm (8 weeks)
Introduce the curious and/or aspiring potters to the challenges and joys of the electric pottery wheel. Class is intended for those new to clay or those who have been away from clay for a long period of time but are interested in making pots.    Classroom focus will be on learning correct technique and understanding the full process of creating pottery. All students will complete the course with finished, functional pieces.
January 28 – March 25
No class on February 18
Members..................................$200
Non-members…......................$250

FRIDAY

Watercolor Painting
Mary LoPiccolo, Instructors
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (8 weeks)
This popular watercolor class is suitable for the seasoned beginner as well as the advanced student. There will be plenty of encouragement given in a relaxed atmosphere. Each class includes demonstrations and critiques. Indoor sessions will focus on painting from still life and photographs, emphasizing techniques.   Register early as this class often sells out. Materials list provided.
January 29- March 26
No class on February 19
Members.................................$200
Non-members.........................$250

Winter Workshops

Understanding the Landscape Artistically
Donald Demers, Instructor
Friday & Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
September 17 & 18, 2010
The workshop will include brief lectures and daily demonstrations by Don Demers. Most of the work will be done outdoors and supplemented by studio work. Students will be expected to create one to two paintings each day. These will be done “plein air” unless it rains. Oils are preferable but watercolors and acrylics are acceptable. This workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced students. Space is limited to 12 students. The student will be instructed on understanding what they see outside and how to translate it into artistic terms like shape, design, color, drawing, etc. with the goal of creating “natural” looking paintings. Don discusses painting as a language and the painter needs to learn how to translate the natural “real” world into artistic portrayals. Students should not expect to create finished works in the class, but to embrace new information and explore new territory with their paints. Don does not do group critiques unless he sees something everyone can benefit from. Painting is a solitary task and Don deals with each student’s issues individually. Students will need outdoor painting gear and painting canvases or panels no larger than 11”x14”.

A member of the Guild of Boston Artists and the American Society of Marine Painters, Don is a record eleven-time award winner at the Mystic International Marine Exhibition. He has been featured in American Artist and he recently produced a painting Video entitled The Outdoor Studio. He conducts workshops both nationally and internationally. For more about Don and to view his work, visit his website at www.donalddemers.com or click here.

Members:..............$375
Non-members:.......$425

Painting Workshop with Carol O’Malia
Saturday, March 6, 10:00am - 4:00pm, One session
DRAMA through lighting and composition. Requires no significant experience. Students with a range of backgrounds and skill levels are welcome. One day workshop will focus on adding drama through the use of lighting and strong compositional techniques. Come away with a knowledge of historical and contemporary visual representation that can be applied to future paintings. Students will be painting from still life set ups and there will be a focus on learning how "see." Various painting techniques will be touched upon to give you some of the tools needed to make your paintings pop. Acrylic and oil welcome.
To see more examples of Carol’s work, check out her website: www.omalia.com
Members:………...$120
Non-members: ......$160

Nantucket Easter Basket Workshop
Pam Smith & Patty Campbell, Instructors
Wednesdays 6:30pm –9:00pm (4 weeks)
Back by popular demand!
Just in time for Easter bunny! Learn the art of Nantucket basket making as we create a Nantucket Easter basket for your Easter eggs. Learn to shape staves, weave, apply rims, and add finishing techniques as we make a beautiful heirloom basket. Tuition includes materials. Scrimshaw adornment available at additional charge. Other basket shapes available for experienced students. Please call to request ahead of time.
January 27 – February 24
No class on February 17
Members:..................$220
Non-members: ..........$250

Oil Pastels & Paint Sticks
Paula Whalen, Instructor
Date in March to be determined, One session
10:00am – 3:00pm
Have you ever been frustrated by oil pastels? Join us in an exciting exploration of this bright, versatile medium. Come learn the techniques that unlock the secret to creating beautiful paintings. This vibrant & versatile medium is very inexpensive when compared to oil paints. Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting with this medium. No experience necessary. Pack a lunch. Material list available at registration.
Members:..................$ 60
Non-members: ..........$100

How to Successfully Sell Your Art or
Craft Online
Marla Bosworth, Instructor
Tuesday, February 23, One session
7:00pm -9:00pm
Learn highly-effective internet marketing techniques and social networking skills in this class that will boost your arts and crafts sales. E-commerce sales are growing at a rate of 18% annually. Want your share of online orders? Join us to learn how to gain Web traffic, increase orders and put yourself at the top of Google rankings without paying a dime. Learn how blogging brings in business, the importance of newsletters, and how to create a media buzz. We'll cover how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking sites to your advantage. Come join other artisans in this fast-paced, information-loaded class! Bring a pen and notebook, as you'll gain valuable tips from this seasoned website expert.
Members:…………$45
Non-members: .......$85

How to Make Your Own Handmade Soaps
Marla Bosworth, Instructor,
Thursday, February 25, One session
7:00pm - 9:00pm.
How to Make Your Own Handmade Soaps - from Scratch!
Make your own bars of fragrant, moisturizing, and long-lasting vegan soaps. You'll learn all about healing properties of essential oils and plant oils, natural coloring, exfoliants, molds, curing, and how to formulate your own recipes. Each student will take home 10 bars of handmade soap.
This class is a great gift for a friend—or yourself. Recipes and a list of favorite suppliers will be provided. Includes all materials.
Members:…………$65
Non-members: ......$110

Marla G. Bosworth is the founder of Back Porch Soap Company, established in 1998. Her company primarily wholesales to high-end boutiques, resorts and organic-focused retailers. Back Porch Soap Co. also sells retail via its website: www.backporchsoap.com Prior to launching Back Porch Soap, Marla was a senior market research analyst for the company now known as Forrester Research. Her clients included Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Canon, IBM, and Xerox. There she forecasted product and market opportunity.

Make your own Glass Beads
Marj Bates, Instructor
Dates below , One session
Learn how to make the glass beads that you have been admiring and spending high dollars for using the ancient art of lampwork. Each student will be provided with their own workstation, all the tools and glass necessary to make Venetian glass beads.Lots of hands-on time and individual attention from nationally known artist Marj Bates. Our workshops are held in Marj’s brand new light-filled studio by the sea on Lighthouse Point in Scituate Harbor. There are lots of dates to choose from. This is a great workshop to do with a friend or two!
Member:.................$175.00
Non-Member:.........$185.00
Dates of workshops:
January 16, February 06 or March 13
Additional dates will be listed on the website after January 2010

Silver Jewelry Making
Marj Bates, Instructor
Mondays 5:00pm – 7:00pm (8 weeks)
Ongoing
Students will learn to cut, shape, solder & polish silver. Starting with raw silver sheet or wire we will make a bracelet & set a stone in a ring. You will them make a design of your own choice! Marj has been missing working with precious metals especially silver. Being all encompassed in glass beadmaking since 1993 Marj has found little time to play with silver. Marj studied metalsmithing for many years with master goldsmith Robert Emin. Marj has set up her new light filled studio by the sea with all new toys (tools)! Now you too can make your own cool jewelry designs! Classes are on Monday nights from 5:00pm- 7:00pm in Marj's Scituate studio.
January 4 - March 8
Members ................$225.00
Non-members..........$265.00

Sea Glass & Beach Stone Jewelry Workshop
Marj Bates, Instructor
Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm, 8 weeks
Learn how to make really cool sea glass & beach stone jewelry. Students will learn how to drill glass, silver wire wrapping techniques, proper use of basic pliers & drills, filing, cleaning designs and polishing. Materials list provided at registration. Classes are held in Marj’s Scituate studio. Marj, a nationally known glass artist & jewelry designer, will share some of her amazing design tips and tricks. Students may make earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets or anything else their creative hands wish to try.
January 21 - March 25
No class February 18
Members ................$250.00
Non-members..........$285.00

Directions to Marj’s Studio:
http://www.glassthings.com/directns.cgi

Plein Air Workshop
David Monteiro, Instructor
May 15-16, 2010, Saturday - Sunday
9:00am -4:00pm with a break for lunch
The objective to this plein air workshop is for the artist to artistically transpose a scene onto canvas within a short time period. This 2 day workshop will include on-site demonstrations as well as group and personal painting instruction. Each artist will learn the basic fundamentals of outdoor painting and plein air techniques beginning with choosing the composition, understanding the light source, and exploring the color values. Open to all levels. Oil paint or other opaque mediums preferred.
Members .................$175.
Non Members ........$225.

David Monteiro is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art. He is a member of the Copley Society in Boston and the American Society of Marine Artists. Most recently, he was elected to the 29th International Show at the Mystic Seaport Art Gallery. His work is gaining national recognition.