autumn Classes
Drawing With Jaylene
Ongoing Open Sessions - ($45)
Wednesdays: 10am - 12pm
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
Instructor: Jaylene Bengtson
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Join this casual yet informative drop-in drawing class on Wednesdays from 10 AM-12 PM for just $45.00 per session. Great for those who would like to either brush up on basic drawing skills or learn new techniques, including a variety of drawing mediums. Jaylene will provide ample instruction and side by side assistance throughout.
Jaylene Bengtson is a retired art educator with a doctorate in Fine Art. Her formal teaching experience spans middle, high, and college level students. She now creates drawings and paintings in her home studio and hosts multiple adult workshops throughout the year. Please notify the Gallery or Instructor prior to the day you will be attending to allow for proper preparation.​
Contact: Jaybengtson@yahoo.com to sign up
INTRO TO WATERCOLOR ($180)
Thursdays: 12pm-3pm
October 8th - November 12th
Instructor: Acacia Coll
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
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This thorough beginner and intermediate friendly 6 week class is a perfect start for any new painter, or a great repertoire builder for the intermediate artist, I will use a combination of tested and proven academic principals with my own self taught techniques to improve and refine your realistic watercolor painting skills.
We will cover everything from materials and how to select them, to choosing references, using layers to build dimension, paint handling and much more. With ample side by side easel time and Q&As, we will gradually create multiple paintings, stage by stage together, while learning invaluable lessons along the way. Join me in October to take your painting to the next level and learn the joys of Watercolor!
Included in Course:
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Detailed explanation of materials
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Choosing a good reference for realism
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Tips for transferring a reference to canvas and drawing
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Color mixing and matching
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The importance of values and how to apply them
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Handling of watercolors and brushes
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Building realism in layers from initial washes to details
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One on one assistance, Q&As, and critiques
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Inclusion in my "Student Works" Galleries
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Contact: AcaciaCollArt@gmail.com
or call 603-965-5551 to reserve
Realism In Acrylics ($180)
Tuesdays: 12pm-3pm
October 6th - November 10th
Instructor: Acacia Coll
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
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This thorough beginner and intermediate friendly class is a perfect start for any new painter, or a great repertoire builder for the intermediate artist, I will use a combination of tested and proven academic principals with my own self taught techniques to improve and refine your representational painting skills.
We will cover everything from materials and how to choose them, to color mixing and values, finding good references, using layers to build dimension and much more. With ample side by side easel time demos, and Q&As. Join me in October to take your painting the next level and learn what you can really do!
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Included in Course:
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Detailed explanation of materials
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Choosing a good reference for realism
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Tips for transferring a reference to canvas and drawing
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Color mixing and matching
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The importance of values and how to apply them
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Handling of acrylics and brushes
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Building realism in layers
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One on one assistance, Q&As, and critiques
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Inclusion in my "Student Works" Galleries
Contact: AcaciaCollArt@gmail.com
or call 603-965-5551 to reserve
Exploring The Principals Of Composition ($120)
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Wednesdays: 10am - 12pm
October 7th- 28th
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
Instructor: Jaylene Bengtson
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Let’s learn about the fundamentals of creating strong and effective composition in your art work. This fun and thorough series of classes will focus on the 8 principles of composition: balance, unity, movement, rhythm, proportion, variety, contrast, and emphasis. You will be free to use any medium you prefer and create as many pieces as you would like.
These are process oriented sessions, with the overall goal of understanding how to mindfully use the rules of art and composition to create more engaging visual images. There will be demonstrations, detailed discussions and Q&As, and one on one assistance and guidance throughout the class.
​(Students bring their own supplies for their chosen medium.)
Contact: Jaybengtson@yahoo.com to sign up
