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SUMMARY:Destination:Nature 2024 - "Wild and Scenic"
DESCRIPTION:A juried art show featuring art inspired by the balance between society and nature in the Nashua River Watershed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Harvard Conservation Trust is partnering again with Fivesparks to celebrate art and nature with a juried art show.  This partnership will highlight the beauty of the diverse environments of the Nashua River Watershed: the river with all its tributaries\, its wildlife\, plant life and the lands and communities it nourishes.  \nThis year’s theme is “Wild and Scenic”\, offering artists the chance to reflect their interactions with and response to the wild and scenic Nashua River Watershed. Artists are free to interpret this theme in any way that captivates viewers’ attention and imagination.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions open September 6\, 2024
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/destinationnature-2024-wild-and-scenic/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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SUMMARY:Destination:Nature 2024 - "Wild and Scenic"
DESCRIPTION:On view through January 4\, 2025 – more info at www.destination-nature.org\nA juried art show featuring art inspired by the balance between society and nature in the Nashua River Watershed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Harvard Conservation Trust is partnering again with Fivesparks to celebrate art and nature with a juried art show.  This partnership will highlight the beauty of the diverse environments of the Nashua River Watershed: the river with all its tributaries\, its wildlife\, plant life and the lands and communities it nourishes.  \nThis year’s theme is “Wild and Scenic”\, offering artists the chance to reflect their interactions with and response to the wild and scenic Nashua River Watershed. Artists are free to interpret this theme in any way that captivates viewers’ attention and imagination. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/last-week-to-view-destinationnature-2024-wild-and-scenic/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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SUMMARY:Pastel Landscape Painting with Ann Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:Ann Gillespie is an award-winning artist in pastels and printmaking.  Pastels have been her primary focus since 2012\, with periodic forays in printmaking and other painting. She is passionate about landscape painting\, especially painting “en plein air” which helps her observe color and light more directly and keeps her more connected to nature.  \nAnn has been teaching Pastel Painting at Fivesparks for several years.  This class series will have a focus on local landscape inspiration. Basics will include use of underpainting\, composition\, color\, values and mark-making. She will also help you consider your motivation for painting a scene to determine mood\, what to leave in or out\, and movement through a painting. \nEach class will start with a demo followed by plenty of painting time and one-on-one feedback. All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. \nContact Ann to register at anngillespieart.com. Feel free to contact her with any questions and for supply list. \nTHIS CLASS SERIES IS FULL AND CLOSED FOR ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS.  KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR ANN’S NEXT CLASS OFFERING!
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-landscape-painting-with-ann-gillespie-2/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:School Early Release: Kid's Paperwhite Potting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Still River’s Broken Pot Farm for a kid’s paperwhite planting workshop! \nThe session will start with decorating a small terracotta pot with paint markers and stickers. We’ll then plant our paperwhite bulbs\, and finish it off with a cute plant tag. Take your bulb home and watch it grow and bloom! \nTotal cost per participant is $25 – all materials included. \nKids of all ages are welcome to come for some planting fun. (Children 10 years and under please attend with a caregiver.) \nContact us with any questions at brokenpotfarm@gmail.com. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/school-early-release-kids-paperwhite-potting-workshop/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Cataudella":MAILTO:brokenpotfarm@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Creating Luminous Portraits on Toned Paper
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the timeless art of portrait drawing with an atelier-style approach designed to make your work stand out! In this four-hour workshop\, you’ll learn traditional drawing skills that bring character and life to your portraits—all on beautiful toned paper that enhances depth and realism. \n What You’ll Gain:\nAtelier-Style Instruction: Experience a structured\, hands-on approach to learning that emphasizes foundational skills and one-on-one guidance. This workshop offers the kind of in-depth\, focused training typically found in classical art studios. \nEssential Techniques: Discover a time-saving method to simplify the process\, helping you capture accurate proportions and realistic features more easily. \nDepth & Contrast: Learn how working on toned paper allows your highlights and shadows to shine\, adding an instant professional touch. \nGuided Practice: Step-by-step instruction ensures you understand the principles behind each stroke\, allowing you to build skills you can apply to future projects. \n Workshop Kit Included\nTo set you up for success\, this workshop includes a specially curated kit with things you can use to create stunning portraits. Each kit contains: \nGeneral’s Charcoal White Pencil for luminous highlights\nKneaded Eraser for delicate adjustments\nBlending Stump for smooth shading transitions\nWestcott Flexible Clear Ruler for precise measurements\nPentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser for clean corrections\nSandpaper Pencil Sharpener Pad for maintaining fine points\n1-Inch soft brush to keep your work area clean and smudge-free \n Please Bring:\nStrathmore Toned Paper Pad\, 11 x 14: https://amzn.to/3CsqeqG\nDrawing Tote Board for Artists with Clips\, Rubber Bands\, 14 x 18 (or larger): https://amzn.to/4ftQmzU\nA few pencils (H\, HB\, 2B\, or 3B): https://amzn.to/4egEPTD\nKnife or Sharpener \n Special Offer\nAs a thank-you for joining the workshop\, participants will receive a $25 credit toward enrollment in the class\, Drawing Lessons by the Green (8 sessions\, beginning March 7\, 2025)\, should you decide to continue your learning journey. This credit is our way of welcoming you back for more in-depth training. \n Limited Seats Available! Don’t miss out on this exclusive chance to transform your drawing skills—register now to secure your spot. \nMara is an award-winning fine artist with decades of experience teaching students of all ages. She studied classical drawing\, painting\, and sculpture with master artists at Boston University\, where she earned a BFA in Painting. Her work has been shown in fine galleries\, and her art is part of numerous private collections across the United States. \n\nContact Mara to inquire about supplies for drawing in graphite and charcoal at info@maralevin.com.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/creating-luminous-portraits-on-toned-paper/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mara Levin":MAILTO:info@maralevin.com
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SUMMARY:Painting with Wool - Mushroom Scene
DESCRIPTION:Join fiber artist and long-time Fivesparks instructor in this fun class. Learn how to ‘paint’ with wool to create a mushroom scene. Step-by-step guidance in needle-felting and all materials provided. \nThis class is best for teens and adults.  \nSaturday 12/14\n5:30-7:00pm
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/painting-with-wool-mushroom-scene/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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