Classes at LACS

PDP's for Teachers

The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society offers a variety of studio classes and workshops throughout the year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. We have been approved as a Professional Development Point (PDP) Provider by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

PDP’s are necessary for all educators to retain their certification as Massachusetts teachers. The courses are provided to enhance their curriculum development and skills as well as their personal enrichment.

Teachers participating in classes and workshops are eligible to receive PDP’s based on hours of attendance:

One (1) point per hour for all courses meeting the 10 hour minimum following a written reflection and/or assessment by the registered teacher.

PDP Certificates are awarded at the end of the term. Add: $10.00 per course for PDP Credits

Painters Guild Classes

BASIC DRAWING AND THE ART OF SKETCHING
by Emily Passman (All Levels)

Mondays	9:30am-Noon	March 30—June 1
No Class	April 20, May 25
Make-up if needed:	March 23
8 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $180
	Society Member $195
	Non-Member $215

This basic drawing class is for those who seek to sharpen skills to create better paintings, or to learn to draw with different media, techniques and styles. We will stress the importance of sketchbook drawing daily to understand the importance of the "quick sketch" and "seeing in a new way". We will use pen and ink, pen and brush, pencil and charcoal. Materials list will be provided to registrants. (Some drawing skills preferred).

Emily is a delightful teacher, passionate about teaching art skills. She has a Master’s Degree in Education from Boston University and is a member of the Depot Square Gallery. She plans to introduce you to many different drawing media, teach some of the basics of "seeing" the subject anew, perspective, shadows and arranging compositions. She’ll lead you in some fun right-brain exercises and get you into the 5-minute-a-day sketchbook habit with a good quality ink pen that feels so right that you’ll easily fall in love with the process of drawing. If you’re a painter, discover the connection between a good drawing and improving one’s painting skills.

INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
by Jing-hua Gao Dalia (All Levels)

Mondays    1:00-3:30pm March 30—June 1

No Class April 20, May 25

Make-up if needed: March 23

8 Sessions Painters Guild Member $196

Society Member            $211

Non-Member                  $231

In this term we will experience Chinese watercolor painting through the winter flower and the sparrow. Explore new artistic concepts by using emptiness and form to balance your composition. Learn Chinese impressionist style painting techniques to capture the subject’s shape and spirit. The broad range of Chinese painting implements such as the ink stick and ink stone, the range of animal-hair brushes, and rice paper will also be introduced. All levels are welcome to participate in this rare opportunity to enter the Chinese watercolor tradition.

Jing-hua began her art study at the age of nine with her father, Gao Yi-hung, the prominent Chinese artist and calligraphy master to Chiang Kai-shek's son, Chiang Ching-guo, the President of the Republic of China. She also had the unique opportunity to study with some of China's most outstanding watercolorists. She has a Fine Arts degree from National Taiwan Normal University and two years in the graduate art program at the University of Hawaii. At the Copley Society of Boston, she was the first Chinese artist to be honored with both a solo exhibition and a Master Workshop program. She also has had solo exhibitions at the Sharon Arts Center, NH and the DeCordova Museum, MA. She has been frequently interviewed by various news media. Her paintings have been widely exhibited, awarded, and collected internationally.

Visit Jing-hua’s website at: www.jhdalia.com

PASTELS
by Dianne Levine (All Levels)

Wednesdays	9:30-Noon	April 1—May 27

9 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $182
	Society Member $197
	Non-Member $217

ACRYLIC PAINTING
by Maris Platais, ASMA/AAA (Intermediate to Advanced)

Tuesdays	9:30-Noon	March 31—May 26

9 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $218
	Society Member $233
	Non-Member $253

Experience the magic of this fast-drying medium with emphasis on color-mixing, paint-handling and composition. Creative approach to subjects of your choice, using imagination and reference materials.

Maris has taught drawing at MFA for 15 years. He is a member of Guild of Boston Artists, Academic Artists Association, Concord Art, Lexington Painters Guild, American Society of Marine Artists. Drawings appeared in Yankee Magazine covers and centerspreads.

OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Phyllis Hughes, MAT

Tuesdays	1:00-4:00pm	March 31—May 26

9 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $245
	Society Member $260
	Non-Member $280

Painting in oils or acrylics. Learn how to make a compelling composition that will lead the viewer’s eye. Develop a painting without losing the vitality of the sketch. Improve your skill in color-mixing and placement, and experiment with a variety of brushstroke techniques.

Phyllis Hughes is an experienced teacher, illustrator and painter. She holds degrees in Art History, Studio and Teaching from Mt. Holyoke and Harvard University. Past Board Member of Concord Art, Emerson Umbrella and JGP Fund for the Visual and Performing Arts. Phyllis has also exhibited widely and won numerous awards at juried shows for paintings, drawings,batiks and serigraphs. She has taught in Carlisle, Concord and Lexington since 1965.

Have a great time with soft pastels. It is a medium which does not have to dry and is ready for use when you wish. Colors are as soft or as brilliant as you want to use. Individual projects will be emphasized.

Dianne is a member of the faculty of LACS and has had 45 years experience teaching art. Her work has been seen in the Tokyo Museum of Art and presently in Art 3 Gallery in Manchester NH. Her work was included in the Maryland Pastel Society and the Pastel Painters of Maine national shows. She is also a Distinguished Artist member of the Concord Art Association, a member of the New Hampshire Pastel Society, and Pastel Painters of Maine. To view her work, visit her website at www.dlevineartist.com.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (All Levels)
by D’Ann Brownrigg

Wednesdays	1:00– 3:30pm	April 1—May 27

9 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $182
	Society Member $197
	Non-Member $217

Individual development focused on mixing paint on the paper, luminous darks and bright loose painting. Most class time will be spent painting after a few thoughts and a short demo by D’Ann. A still life is often available.

D’Ann is an award-winning member of the Lexington Arts & Crafts Society and a Distinguished Artist at Concord Art Association. She is an artist member of the North Shore Arts Association and exhibits frequently.

View D’Ann’s paintings at her website:

www.BrownriggGallery.com.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Andrew Kusmin, NWS

1) Thursdays 9:30am-Noon March 26—May 28

2) Thursdays 1:00-3:30pm

No Class May 7

9 Sessions Painters Guild Member $254

Society Member            $269

Non-Member                 $289

Take your painting to a new level and enhance your personal signature. With instructional critiques, individual attention, emphasis on composition and light, Andrew will reinforce what you already do well and help you build on your talent enabling you to create "paintings with a presence".

Andrew has received numerous local and national awards. He is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, Audubon Artists, Allied Artists of America, Southwest Watercolor Society and several others. He has a new studio and workshop space located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Andrew served four years as President of the New England Watercolor Society.

FRIDAY NITE OUT—OIL & ACRYLIC       (All Levels)
   by Phyllis Hughes

Fridays 6:30-9:00pm March 27—May 29

No Class May 8

9 Sessions Painters Guild Member $218

Society Member            $233

Non-Member                  $253

Class emphasis is on composition, color and each painter’s individual style. Students work from master paintings, their own photos, observation and imagination. This is a relaxed but focused end-of-week gathering! Beginning painters are welcome and should contact the instructor through the office for a list of supplies before the first class.

Phyllis is an experienced teacher, illustrator and painter with degrees in Art History, Studio and Teaching from Mt. Holyoke and Harvard. She studied with many of the great Rockport artists. Widely exhibited in juried and solo shows, Phyllis teaches and is called to critique, demonstrate, and jury in the eastern Massachusetts area.

CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING 101 (All Levels)
by Jinghua Gao Dalia

Fridays	1:00-3:30pm	March 27—May 29
No Class	May 8
9 Sessions	Painters Guild Member $218
	Society Member $233
	Non-Member $253

This 101 class is designed for beginning level students to learn Chinese landscape painting. The first part is devoted to learning rocks and mountains. The second part is devoted to learning trees. We will use brush, ink and watercolor to create simple landscape paintings on rice paper.

Jing-hua began her art study at the age of nine with her father, Gao Yi-hung, the prominent Chinese artist and calligraphy master to Chiang Kai-shek's son, Chiang Ching-guo, the President of the Republic of China. She also had the unique opportunity to study with some of China's most outstanding watercolorists. She has a Fine Arts degree from National Taiwan Normal University and two years in the graduate art program at the University of Hawaii. At the Copley Society of Boston, she was the first Chinese artist to be honored with both a solo exhibition and a Master Workshop program. She also has had solo exhibitions at the Sharon Arts Center, NH and the DeCordova Museum, MA. She has been frequently interviewed by various news media. Her paintings have been widely exhibited, awarded, and collected internationally.

Visit Jing-hua’s website at: www.jhdalia.com

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."

- Thomas Merton

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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
by Paul George

(All Levels) (Junior Members Welcome)

Saturday & Sunday	May 16,17	10am - 3pm

Workshop Fee:	Members $120
	Non-Members $145

Materials list will be sent upon request.
Call the office at 781-862-9696.

Award winning artist Paul George's workshops are loaded with great information and are motivating for both the beginner and the experienced painter. You will paint from nature, but his focus is to teach you how to approach any subject and design and execute a good painting. You will begin with a complete look at values and how to use them to simplify, design, and improve your painting. Next you will move into the exciting world of color and explore the reasons why watercolor of all the mediums comes alive and how to use this for more exciting paintings. Design and composition of your painting is always an important factor and you will return to composition and design and how to simplify, understand and use it to add power and punch to your paintings. Paul will support each subject with talks, painting demonstrations, and with personal one-on-one support and a complete critique each afternoon. It is an exciting and motivating workshop.

OILS WORKSHOP
by Paul George

(All Levels) (Junior Members Welcome)

Saturday & Sunday	April 25, 26	10am – 3pm

Workshop Fee:	Member $120
	Non-Member $145

Materials list will be sent upon request.
Call the office at 781-862-9696.

Award winning artist Paul George's workshops are loaded with great information and are motivating for both the beginner and the experienced painter as well. Classes begin with a total discussion of all materials including solvents, paints, colors, and the importance and use of color charts. Next will be a demonstration and discussion of composition, values, and color. Weather permitting, you will paint plein air from nature or indoors from photos, slides, or a model. Paul's focus is to teach you how to approach any subject and to design and execute a good painting. Design and composition of your painting is always an important factor and you will return to composition and design and how to simplify, understand, and use it to add power and punch to your paintings. Paul will support each subject with talks, painting demonstrations, and with personal one-on-one support and a complete critique each afternoon. It is an exciting and motivating workshop.

New England artist Paul George was born in Cambridge, MA. He has a BS from Northeastern University. He studied at the MFA school in Boston and also with national renowned artists and authors Charles Reid and Robert Wade. Paul is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and a member of the Cape Cod, North Shore, Academic Artists, New England, and Rhode Island Watercolor Societies and former Vice President of the Rockport Art association. His work was recently accepted to the American Watercolor Society show and he won the Winsor & Newton Award for Excellence at the National Watercolor Society, also the American Artist Professional League Award at the Academic Artist Show. He won the Gold Medal at the New England Watercolor Society Show.

He has been teaching watercolor workshops since 1996, painting Cape Ann, Monhegan Island, Pemaquid Light, Vermont Colors, and teaches Watercolor Workshops for International Artist Magazine in France and Italy.

His work can be seen at the George Gallery, located in beautiful Gloucester, Massachusetts.

"He is one of those rare individuals that is not only a good painter but a committed and creative teacher as well." International Magazine 2007

www.pgeorge.com

DESIGNING SYMBOLS - MYTHOLOGICAL AND MAGICAL BEASTS WORKSHOP
by Michelle Snyder
(All Levels) (Junior Members Welcome)

Saturday April 18 9:30am - 3:30pm

Workshop Fee: Members $35

Non-Members $45

(Includes $10 Materials Fee)

Take a fascinating journey into the visual language of antiquity. Among the beasts are the sphinx, the unicorn, the Green Man, and of course – dragons. Explore symbol systems, discover the ancient roots of familiar symbols, and investigate heraldry. We’ll construct our own coat of arms, or design a personal symbol.

Bring a sketchbook and pencils, with your choice of colored pencils, markers, and/or pen and ink.

We will break for lunch. Bring a bag lunch. Soft drinks, tea and coffee are available.

Michelle Snyder has been teaching art to students of all ages for 25 years and her artwork has appeared in galleries in several states. Her post-graduate research with the University of Wales is in the field of ancient symbolism. For a decade she has presented and published information about symbols from California to Massachusetts.

FOR MEMBERS ONLY

PORTRAIT GROUP

(Coordinated by Sara Sue Pennell). Open portrait studio.
Group shares the cost of model.

Fridays 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 27 - May 29

If you are interested in participating, please contact Sara Sue at 781-862-8180.

For information about joining the Society, please call the Office 781-862-9696.

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Ceramics Guild Classes

ADULT CERAMICS
   by Cora Pucci

Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm April 8—May 27

8 Sessions Member          $240

Non-Member $260

       Fee includes supplies and firing.

Focus is on a combination of handbuilding and wheel. Excellent facilities and individual instruction by a professional studio potter.

Cora is a professional studio potter. She has exhibited both locally and abroad. Cora has taught for many years at MIT Student Art Center, DeCordova Museum School children’s summer program, The Cambridge Center for Adult Ed, and in her own studio at the Old Schwamb Mill in Arlington, MA.

This class runs one session into the next throughout the year. Please inquire about openings, Cora will take names for a waiting list. Call Cora at 781-648-9453.

wheel throwing

TEEN POTTERY
By Lynn Fisher

(Junior Membership required)

Thursdays	6-8:30pm	March 26--May21
No Class	April 23
8 Sessions	Class Fee:	$185
	Fee includes clay, glazes, firing.

Focus on both wheel and handbuilt techniques--decorating and glazing high-fire stoneware.

Lynne Fisher is a professional potter; juried show; professional teacher.

This class runs one session into the next throughout the year. Please inquire about openings. Lynne will take names for waiting list. Call Lynne at 781-862-8205 or the Society Office at 7881-862-9696.

WHEEL THROWING                   (Beginners to Intermediate)
   by Bet Lee

Saturdays 8:30—11:30am April 18—June 13

No Class May 23

8 Sessions Member         $240

Non-Member $260

Fee includes supplies and firing.

Maximum # of Students:    8

Students will focus on creating functional ware using throwing and hand-building techniques. Porcelain and stoneware will be the clays used.

Tools needed: wire, sponge, basic wood tools, pin tool and towel.

Tools can be purchased at Playtime in Arlington, Pearl Paint in Cambridge, Portland Pottery in Braintree.
Bet has worked with clay for over 34 years. She has worked with wood, metal, glass film and painting. Bet holds a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art.

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Metalworkers Guild Classes

INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY AND SILVERSMITHING
by Liz Check (Beginner)

Mondays	6:30-9:30pm	Starts March 30
Registration with payment must be received by: 3/9/09
Late Fee:	$20 if received 3/17-3/23
	$30 if received after 3/23
10 Sessions	Class Fee (based on 10 students)
	Metalworkers Guild Member $130
	Society Member $190 *
	Non-Member $210 * $210 *
* includes lab and administrative fee

Beginning students will be introduced to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, filing, hammering, forming, sanding, surface embellishment, soldering, chain-making, and polishing. Demonstrations will be provided for all techniques and for proper use of tools including flexible shaft, rolling mill and buffing machine. Instructor will assist students in project development to incorporate techniques learned.

CONTINUING INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IN SILVERSMITHING AND JEWELRY
by Leslie Hartwell (Advanced)

Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm Starts April 7

Registration with payment must be received by: 3/17/09

Late Fee: $20 if received 3/25-3/31

$30 if received after 3/31

10 Sessions Class Fee (based on 10 students)

Metalworkers Guild Member $130

Society Member $190 *

Non-Member $210 *

* includes lab and administrative fee

This class is primarily a directed open studio opportunity for students to work on individual projects and receive help as needed to build skills to complete the projects. Demonstrations and resources will be provided on an individual basis or as agreed upon by the class.

JEWELRY, SILVERSMITHING AND ENAMEL WORK
by Leslie Hartwell (Intermediate to Advanced)

Thursdays 9:30am—2:00pm Starts April 9

Registration with payment must be received by: 3/19/09

Late Fee: $20 if received 12/26-12/31

$30 if received after 12/31

10 Sessions Class Fee (based on 10 students)

Metalworkers Guild Member $170

Society Member $230 *

Non-Member $250 *

* includes lab and administrative fees

This course is structured for students who enjoy working and exploring projects and techniques of their own interest and also want to participate in hands-on demonstrations of new techniques, including torch fired enameling, chasing and repousse’, granulation and forming.

Leslie is a graduate of the No. Bennett Street School, Full-time Jewelry Making and Repair Program; instructor at Metalwerx in Waltham, as well as the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, and has attended numerous intensive workshops with many of the most accomplished and innovative teachers in their fields. Her 25 years as a graphic designer and life-long interest in textiles, also contribute to her particular interests in surface qualities and volume forming.

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Needle Arts Guild Workshops

Saturday, April 4, 10 am -- 2 pm

Plummer Studio, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society
NeedleArtsGuild@verizon.net

Our members are looking to reduce their stashes and, of course, maybe find something interesting.
Open to everyone; society members and the public are invited.

Anything can be taken. People can stay as long as they want (bring some hand work & chat) and come back whenever they want.

Clean out your hobby corner
Bring anything that could be used in needle arts: yarn, fabric, trim, thread, buttons. . . .

Please bring only needle arts items.

Drop off starting at 10 am Saturday. The Plummer studio has classes until 9 pm on Friday, and there is no storage space for before the event.

Any Needle Arts remainders will be donated to charity groups seeking these types of material, or be put our on tables outside (date to be determined--weather permitting) and marked as "Free Goods".

On Site Scissors & Knife Sharpening

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Polymer Clay Guild Workshops

Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop
by Karen Swiech

Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Fee: $45 Members, $55 non-Members, everything is included

Come and learn how to decorate exquisite Easter Eggs with wax and dyes in this fun workshop. You will learn the basics of pysanky, or wax resist, on eggs, as has been practiced in Eastern Europe for centuries. You will be able to complete several eggs in a variety of contemporary and traditional designs. Drawing experience or talent is not necessary.

I have been making Pysanky during Lent for the past 10 years and love decorating my house with them at Easter. They also make wonderful and unique Christmas ornaments and gifts for any occasion.

It is said that as long as a pysanky is being made, the world will go on, so come on in and help keep the world going!

BEADS AND BUTTONS WORKSHOP
by Linda Linebaugh (All Levels)

Saturday   10:00am—4:00pm April 18

Member          $40

Non-Member   $47

Fee includes materials

Limited to 8 students.

An introduction to polymer clay shapes. Make your own beads and buttons; various techniques will be covered.

Beginners welcome.

Linda has taught various jewelry and polymer clay techniques for over 20 years. She particularly enjoys teaching beginners.

Bring your lunch or order from a local restaurant (refrigerator and microwave are available).

BEGINNER POLYMER REFRESHER PLUS BEAD AND POD SHAPES WORKSHOP
   by Camilla Frager                                (All Levels)

Saturday 9:30am--4:30pm May 16

Member       $65

Non-Member $80

A materials list will be sent to you

or Add Materials Fee of $15

Limited to 10 students.

Beginner Refresher covers conditioning the clay, making skinner blends, and making simple canes.

Making beads includes shapes, solid/hollow beads, and pod shapes. We will also discuss covering the shapes with blends and using foil and simple canes to decorate your shapes.

Camilla is a member of the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Polymer Clay Guild, Central MA PC Guild, and National Polymer Clay Guild. She has taught many times at LACS and an "Intro to Polymer Clay" at Fuller Craft Museum.

Bring your lunch or order from a local restaurant (refrigerator and microwave are available).

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Please call Sandy at (781) 862-9696 if you would like further information on classes, including registration forms, or would like information on how to become a member.

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PDP's for Teachers

Painters Guild Classes

BASIC DRAWING AND THE ART OF SKETCHING
by Emily Passman (All Levels)

PASTELS
by Dianne Levine (All Levels)

ACRYLIC PAINTING
by Maris Platais, ASMA/AAA (Intermediate to Advanced)

OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Phyllis Hughes, MAT

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (All Levels)
by D’Ann Brownrigg

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Andrew Kusmin, NWS

FRIDAY NITE OUT—OIL & ACRYLIC (All Levels)
by Phyllis Hughes

Painters Guild Workshops

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP
by Maris Platais

(All Levels) (Junior Members Welcome)

FOR MEMBERS ONLY

PORTRAIT GROUP

Woodworkers Guild Class

Ceramics Guild Classes

Metalworkers Guild Classes

Needle Arts Guild Workshops

Saturday, April 4, 10 am -- 2 pm

Polymer Clay Guild Workshops

Basketry Guild Workshop

Lexington Arts and Crafts Society

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

PDP's for Teachers

BASIC DRAWING AND THE ART OF SKETCHING by Emily Passman (All Levels)

PASTELS by Dianne Levine (All Levels)

ACRYLIC PAINTING by Maris Platais, ASMA/AAA (Intermediate to Advanced)

OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced) by Phyllis Hughes, MAT

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (All Levels) by D’Ann Brownrigg

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced) by Andrew Kusmin, NWS

FRIDAY NITE OUT—OIL & ACRYLIC (All Levels) by Phyllis Hughes

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP by Maris Platais

(All Levels) (Junior Members Welcome)

FOR MEMBERS ONLY

PORTRAIT GROUP

Saturday, April 4, 10 am -- 2 pm

Lexington Arts and Crafts Society

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC DRAWING AND THE ART OF SKETCHING
by Emily Passman (All Levels)

PASTELS
by Dianne Levine (All Levels)

ACRYLIC PAINTING
by Maris Platais, ASMA/AAA (Intermediate to Advanced)

OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Phyllis Hughes, MAT

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (All Levels)
by D’Ann Brownrigg

WATERCOLOR PAINTING (Intermediate to Advanced)
by Andrew Kusmin, NWS

FRIDAY NITE OUT—OIL & ACRYLIC (All Levels)
by Phyllis Hughes

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP
by Maris Platais