Program Calendar
Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Off to the Races: Horse Races in Currier & Ives Prints
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Week of Programs
Sunday, May 29, 2016
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Monday, May 30, 2016
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Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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May 31, 2016 –Intermediate Oil Painting
Intermediate Oil Painting
Register by April 26 Instruction will include how to create three dimensional effects, balance and unify painting composition, strengthen brush handling and color mixing skills. Subject matter includes still life, drapery, flowers and landscape. Supply list will be provided. Instructor: Doug Gillette Six classes - April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Register Now
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
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June 1, 2016 –Beginning Oil Painting
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June 1, 2016 –Creative Writing and Memoir
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June 1, 2016 –Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
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June 1, 2016 –Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
Beginning Oil Painting
Register by April 13 Become acquainted with a variety of oil painting materials as you explore basic color theory and the effects of light. Working from direct observation, examine different approaches to painting and learn to develop a personal response to subject matter while gaining confidence with the brush and palette knife. This class provides…
Creative Writing and Memoir
Register by April 13 Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words. We’ll write in response to prompts and have the option of sharing with others. Lots of writing, guaranteed! Coffee and…
Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
Register by April 27 Would you like some meaningful and constructive feedback on your writing so you can send it out for publication? This manuscript critiquing workshop welcomes all levels of writers. A professional writing coach and editor, Jan Sadler will guide the group in a streamlined process for feedback. Bring a copy of your…
Pulling the Person out of the Paper Work: More than Dates & Names
New Start Date! Register by May 11 Learn how to research your ancestry using the extensive resources available including genealogical websites. You’ll learn a great deal about researching, but keep in mind - it’s not all on the Internet! Instructor: Dave Robinson Four classes - May 11, 18, 25; June 1 Register Now
Thursday, June 2, 2016
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June 2, 2016 –Intermediate Drawing
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June 2, 2016 –Off to the Races: Horse Races in Currier & Ives Prints
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June 2, 2016 –Introductory Drawing
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June 2, 2016 –Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Intermediate Drawing
Register by April 14 For those who have taken basic drawing classes or have some experience and want to learn new ideas and work on more involved exercises. Instructor: Brian Kiernan Seven classes - April 14, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2 Register Now
Off to the Races: Horse Races in Currier & Ives Prints
Horse racing became wildly popular in 19th century America. The Currier & Ives lithography firm was the country’s longest running printing establishment, and helped to document the sport’s heyday by mass-producing images of important races and their competitors. Maggie will contextualize and elaborate on the dynamic images on view in the Alpert Gallery at the…
Introductory Drawing
Register by April 14 Learn to draw from observation and translate the 3D to the 2D. Explore and challenge the way we see to further our visual awareness. Using the formal elements of line, shape, texture, composition and value, we will experience and discuss the process of building a drawing. A diversity of art historical…
Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Register by May 26 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering wildlife and animals in pencil and other drawing media. Focus on specific areas including texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses and underlying musculature and anatomy and the effect of light and shadow on it. Some…
Friday, June 3, 2016
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Saturday, June 4, 2016
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June 4, 2016 –Clay Sculpting Workshop: Dogs
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June 4, 2016 –Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
Clay Sculpting Workshop: Dogs
Working with stoneware clay and using hollow construction techniques, students will be shown various approaches to making a lively canine sculpture. Pieces could be seated, standing or lying and based on pedigree or mutt – invent your own breed! Instructor: Susan HallsRegister Now
Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
Register by June 4 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering animals and/or birds in watercolors. We’ll focus on texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses, and underlying musculature and anatomy and the way it is affected by light and shadow. Some experience with watercolors is recommended.…
