Spring/Summer Classes
Introduction to Drawing
Four Week Series- ($160)
Wednesdays: June 17th - July 8th 1 - 3 pm
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
Instructor: Jaylene Bengtson
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Have you always wanted to learn to draw but never got to take the class in school? Do you draw on your own but somehow your “meant to be” realistic drawings fall short? Are you a painter who would like to improve the three dimensional quality of your still life or landscape? This workshop will make all the difference.
You will learn about proper drawing materials and the fundamentals of how to apply effective drawing techniques. After exploring the basics, you will transition to the principles of linear perspective, where you will learn how to construct 3D spatial effects. Finally, you will explore the many ways that the proper use of the value scale can further add to the creation of a form or realistic sense of space. It’s not magic, but good drawing skills are essential for the illusion of three dimensional space on a two dimensional surface.
Class Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to Drawing Materials
Week 2: Exploring Line
Week 3: Principles of Perspective
Week 4: Study of Light and Value
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Contact: Jaybengtson@yahoo.com to sign up
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
Framing & Presentation ($30.00)
Thursday, July 23rd - 11:30am - 1:30pm
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
Instructor: Acacia Coll
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Have you been wondering what to do with your beautiful artwork after its complete? Instead of banishing it to a closet to collect dust, give it the treatment it deserves. Enhance It...Display It...Frame It like a pro!
Learn the Ins and Outs of Framing in this one-day workshop. We will go over choosing frames for a variety of mediums and styles of art, how to use and apply hanging hardware, matting, the best tools for the job, and much more. Join me this July to step up your artwork presentation.
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You Will Need:
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1-3 Artworks you would like to frame (If Desired)
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Frames/Mats matching your artwork size​
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Any hardware/wire/tools you currently use
Contact: AcaciaCollArt@gmail.com
or call 603-965-5551 to reserve
Open Medium Plein Air
5 week outdoor painting class ($200)
Tuesdays: August 4th - September 1st
11:30 am-3:30 pm (Various Locations)
Instructor: Acacia Coll
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Gear Up this Summer for a fun and educational outdoor painting adventure. Bring your favorite painting or drawing medium to 4 beautiful locations around the New Hampshire Lakes Region! "Plein Air" painting not only expands your capabilities and pushes your skills, it's one of the most exhilarating and grounding experiences an artist can have.
This workshop will begin with a thorough discussion and Q&A on necessary gear and how to prepare. While on location, you will receive guidance and one on one assistance with choosing a motif, composition, paint handling and mixing, and rendering the scene in front of you. Join me this August and become part of the world of Plein Air Painters!
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Contact: AcaciaCollArt@gmail.com
or call 603-965-5551 to reserve
Request Supply List for Your Medium
Realism In Acrylics
TO BE ANNOUNCED
30 Main Street, Suite A, Meredith NH
Instructor: Acacia Coll
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This thorough beginner 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, choosing references, using layers to build dimension and much more. With ample side by side easel time and a group critique at the conclusion. Join me in September to take your painting the next level and learn what you can really do!
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Contact: AcaciaCollArt@gmail.com
or call 603-965-5551 to reserve
