AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER

 

ARTIST OF THE MONTH—CHRISTINE MURPHY

Christine received her BFA in Illustration from Massachusetts College of Art, with additional studies at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Harvard University. Christine’s post-college years were spent traveling, from Alaska to Mexico, from Newfoundland to the Azores, filling sketchbooks. This documentation of the less-than-well-known, ancient and/or wilderness places have provided endless source material for her paintings.

 

 

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH—August 25, 2007

The subjects of Christine Murphy’s paintings are wide and varied.  All offer exquisite detail and sense of design and spirit.  She has chosen to offer her seaside, architectural paintings of Provincetown, MA and Keywest, FL. 

In the tradition of the Last Saturday of the Month events, Christine has chosen “The Carriage Barn Therapy Programs” of Newton, NH to donate a percentage of all her sales from the show.  NOA GALLERY will match that donation.

 

NEW NOA GALLERY ARTISTS

Bob Lotz—Groton, MA—Photography

 

GALLERY SCHOOL FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE 2007

WATERCOLOR PAINTING—Suzanne Binnie

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18

10am -12 pm --beginning students

$ 75.00 for beginner class  (3 classes)

1 pm-3 pm – intermediate students

 $ 200,00 intermediate/advanced class (8 classes)

 

Beginners

Learn to paint in watercolor.   Learn to use a limited palette and understand color mixing so that never again do you produce muddy colors.  Whether or not you can draw, Suzanne can teach you to paint in watercolor!

 

Week 1 – introduction to the palette and paper; make your own simple color wheel

Week 2 – learn 10 new techniques

Week 3 – do a small painting with wet in wet background

 

Intermediate/Advanced

Learn techniques to take your watercolor works to new level.   A combination of reality and abstraction can make a much more interesting subject, whether it be a floral, landscape or still life.  It’s fun to take your painting to new dimensions!

 

Week 1 – learn about complementary color schemes - landscape

Week 2 – triadic color mix in red, yellow and blue - floral

Week 3 – masking fluid on floral - saving the whites

Week 4 – windowing an image

Week 5 – windowing an image (continued)

Week 6 – people in a landscape

Week 7 – buildings in a landscape

Week 8 – animals in a landscape

 

STONE CARVING—Doug Patten

Beginning Sat. Sept. 22^nd

9:30 am—11:30 am

6 classes

$ 25.00 per class

 

Experience the art of stone carving hands on.  We will learn about the materials and techniques used in this age old art.  Students will design, produce and take home a project of their choosing. 

 

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY—Doug Patten

Dates & times to be announced

6- two hour classes

$ 25.00 per class

 

Learn the basics of black and white photography.  We will learn about lighting, composition, location and subject matter in this course through a series of hands on assignments.

 

PHOTOSHOP—Doug Patten

Available through one-on-one instruction

Call NOA Gallery for more information at 978-448-2959

 

BASIC DRAWING FOR CHILDREN—Joni Parker-Roach

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 19^th

4 pm –6 pm

8 classes

$ 25.00 per class

 

Experience the art of drawing using a variety of dry mediums including pastes, charcoal and pencil.  We will cover different techniques such as perspective, composition, light and shadow and will explore figure drawing, still life and landscapes.  Bring your creative spirit and energy and together we will see what exciting art emerges.  Class size limited to 6.

 

JEWELRY CONSTRUCTION—Denyse Brown

Beginning Friday, Sept. 21^st

6 pm—8:30 pm

1 night workshop

37.50 per class

 

Basic Stringing—Sept. 21^st, Oct. 5^th, Nov. 2^nd, Dec. 7^th, Jan 4^th, Feb. 1^th

In this class you will learn the basic skills for creating those special, and one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets and anklets.  Information on various stringing wires will be given, and ways to attach a clasp will be explored.  Information on some tools will be discussed as well.  This class is for beginners. Class size limited to 6.

 

Basic Earring Construction—Sept. 28^th, Oct. 12^th, Nov. 9^th, Dec. 14^th, Jan. 11^th, Feb. 8th

Using head pins, eye pins and bead/dangles, you’ll learn to create those special earrings.  You will learn to use round nosed pliers in creating your earrings and in doing so will have learned the basic skills to make other items-charm bracelets, pins, hair pins and more.  Class size limited to 6.

 

Freeform Wire Work Earrings—Oct. 19^th, Nov. 16^th, Dec. 21^st, Jan. 18^th, Feb. 15^th

Do you ever find yourself trying to get out of the box where everything has to be in perfect balance?  If so, then this is the class for you.  You’ll learn how to create a gorgeous pair of asymmetrical freeform wire work earrings.  Class size limited to 6.

 

NEEDLE FELTING—Denyse Brown

Beginning Friday, Oct. 26^th, Nov. 23^rd, Dec. 28^th, Jan. 25^th, Feb. 22^nd.

6pm –8:30 pm

$ 37.50 per class

 

Learn to explore the art of needle felting.  Create a felted bead, pin or wall hanging.  Let your imagination take you on a creative journey into the world of felting—the possibilities are endless.  You will learn the basics—the rest is up to you. Enjoy.  No experience is necessary.  Class size limited to 6

 

 

OTHER AREA HAPPENINGS IN AUGUST—

 

Chris McDermott—Musician—Groton MA—

Plan on coming to hear a fabulous guitarist (and a NOA GALLERY artist).  To our delight, he plays regularly around the area.  For August, his schedule is:

Friday, August 17^th  7-10 pm at the Stagecoach Inn in Groton, MA ($ 30 admission includes dinner 978-448-5614)

Friday, August 24^th  6:00 – dark at the Smith Pavilion in the town field of Groton, MA

Thursday, August 30^th  7:00 – 11:00 at the Devens Grill in Devens, MA (978-862-0060)

 

***Fruitlands Museum, Harvard, MA—

“So Long Summer” event with “Busted Flat” and the “Nashoba Valley Concert Band”Tethered Balloon Rides, Crafts & Activities, Treasure Hunt, Spear Throwing Demos at Indian Gallery, Face Painting, Face Painting, Sidewalk Painting, Outdoor Games.  Bring a picnic or buy food there.

August 22^nd from 4—7:30 pm

Parking fee $ 5.00—Members Free

“Poetry Past and Present” Listen to the work of local poets inspired by New England’ history and natural landscape.

August 26^th from 1-3 pm

 

***Nashoba Valley Concert Band at Seven Hills Pediatric Nursing Home in Groton

A new initiative to include children unable to travel, the band will be performing and are inviting the community to join them.   Bring a picnic and enjoy a lovely day along with some wonderful children.

 

 

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday—Saturday  12 – 5 pm  and by appointment (call 978-448-2959)

 

 

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