Programs

Let’s welcome back our favorite Big Band the String of Pearls for their final concert here this summer!
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE PERFORMANCE

Audiences throughout New England recognize John Banker as the charismatic leader of the Riverboat Ramblers and Island Rhythm. John is also an engaging solo performer presenting interactive, specialty programs spiced with nostalgia, humor, showmanship and enlightenment. John’s performance on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 will be an interactive salute to the closing days of Summer including Music for Island Vacations, Beach Parties and Patriotic Music.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS FREE PERFORMANCE

*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND GROUPS
WALK IN’S WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
PLEASE CALL (860)434-4127 TO SIGN UP FOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHILE IN THE BUILDING.

Please welcome Jeanette Green who has extensive teaching experience and has come highly recommended. She has
taught at the Mystic Art Center, Norwich adult ed, Norwich Free Academy Sat. am children’s classes, Colchester Adult ed,
Griswold senior center, Gales Ferry Community center, Norwich senior center, the Artware store in Groton, Ledyard senior
center and Lebanon senior center and has also taught private clients and various small groups. We will be holding 3 initial
classes of different levels and each class will be open to members. Each class costs $6.00, and you will need your own basic
supplies. A list of needed supplies can emailed to you upon request. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited so call
soon! To give everyone a chance to join one of her classes, we will ask you to sign up for just one class. You can be put on a
waitlist for the additional classes as well. We can call you about a week before the class if there is still space available.

Limited Palette Painting (Beginner Level)- Monday, August 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm
Paint a composition by only using 2 – 3 tube paints. By using a very limited selection of colors, the artist is forced to concentrate more on the tonal value (lights/ darks) of the composition. This produces a more unified, pleasing painting. I find this a valuable lesson for new painters.

Creating Textures in Watercolor (Beginner or Intermediate Level)- Monday, August 30th from 1:00-3:00pm
Besides using your brush to apply color, an artist can use a variety of techniques to create texture, mask
the white areas of paper, lift color or unify areas of the painting. By using these techniques sparingly,
an artist can create visual interest. We will be using wax, salt, saran wrap, rubbing alcohol, soap, cut-up
credit cards, blades, ink erasers, sponges, toothbrushes and masking fluid. A fun learning experience.

Creating Space and using Perspective (Intermediate Level)- Monday, September 13 from 1:00-3:00pm
There are many methods of creating the illusion of 3-D space on a 2-D surface. We will discuss and
explore them then students will plan and start a painting that shows deep space. Several photo references may be used in the same painting.

Free Activity.