Adult Learn to Draw For Life Class
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“Learning to Draw for Life,” is a popular 8-week beginner drawing course for adults held in person at First Parish in Wayland. Local artist Mei-Ling Ellerman teaches a curriculum that will both support and challenge you to hone your drawing skills. Carefully designed exercises and ample feedback on your drawings will strengthen your skills of observation, which will in turn rapidly improve your ability to draw accurately. In Level I, we will study contour drawing, tonal values, negative space, shading techniques, proportions, perspective, and color. You will practice the fundamentals of drawing by drawing subjects ranging from animals to fruit and botanical drawings. You will also learn to use different mediums including graphite pencils, colored pencils, and conte crayon pencils like the Old Masters. .
Arts Wayland Presents: Four Song Creators
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Arts Wayland Presents an evening of song craft with four award winning songwriters, who will rotate performing their favorite songs, giving the audience insight into the inspiration. Enjoy the comfortable seating at the renowned Beatrice Hereford’s Vokes Theater in Wayland, MA. Doors open at 7:30 with music beginning promptly at 8PM on February 11, 2023. There is plenty of free parking. Refreshments and snacks will be available in the lobby. Buy tickets here: https://artswayland.com/products/arts-wayland-presents-four-song-creators-feb-2023
Arts Wayland Presents: An Afternoon of Jazz Standards
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Featuring vocalist Dominique Eade, with Neil Olmstead (piano) and Barry Smith (bass). Drawing from the American Songbook this subtle trio of Berklee professors blend the music of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis in a gentle jazz format of melodies and improvisations. Dominique’s unique lyricism is supported by rich harmonic piano accompaniment lying atop a deeply supportive bass. The interplay between artists is at the core of this experiential trio. Please stay after the concert for a reception! Buy tickets here: https://artswayland.com/products/arts-wayland-presents-an-afternoon-of-jazz-standards
Mosaic Tapestry Workshop
111 Riverview Ave, Waltham on Saturday February 18th from 9:30-4:30
https://artswayland.com/pages/mosaic-tapestry-workshop-with-amy-marks-feb-18
In this popular hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to combine simple and complex patterns to create a mosaic tapestry or carpet. You will make a 5” X 10” tapestry by creating intricate designs using Italian murano glass millefiori, glass, jewelry, fabric and beads. Design templates will be provided. No grouting required.
Youth Watercolor Class
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Beginning on Monday, February 27th, Rahul Ray will teach a youth Painting With Watercolor Class at The First Parish in Wayland. In this class, you will develop or refine your skill in painting with watercolor. Sketching will be an integral part of the exercise. The class will be held in a studio setting and will focus on fundamental skills, such as observation, perspective, scale, and technique. Various subjects, including still-life, floral, and tapestry will be included in the exercises. The age range is from 6 years through 14 years old and will run for 8 weeks. After this course, success with watercolor, considered a difficult medium, will be all but guaranteed!
Adult Watercolor Class
https://artswayland.com/pages/adult-watercolor-painting-with-rahul-ray
Exercise your creative muscles in the New Year and learn a new skill to boot! Beginning on Monday, February 27th, Rahul Ray will teach a Painting With Watercolor Class geared towards adults at The First Parish in Wayland. In this class, you will develop or refine your skill in painting with watercolor. Sketching will be an integral part of the exercise. The class will be held in a studio setting and will focus on fundamental skills, such as observation, perspective, scale, and technique. Various subjects, including still-life, floral, and tapestry will be included in the exercises. This course will run for 8 weeks after which success with watercolor, considered a difficult medium, will be all but guaranteed!
