Programs

    Exhibit: Lymes’ Senior Center Artists

    Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    MONTH OF MAY– Lymes’ Senior Center Artists will be exhibiting their wonderful works at the Old Lyme Town Hall. Join us in admiring their talents and check out their beautiful paintings which will be showcased in the lobby by the meeting hall.

    Father’s Day Cookout- Monday, June 13th at 12:00pm

    Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

    Pre-sign up is required.
    ALL MALE MEMBERS ARE FREE. For all other members it will be $5.00 (lunch will be supplemented by the board of directors). If you wish to come and are not a member, it will be full price. The Lions Club will be hosting it proceeds will go to their scholarship fund. Immediately following at 1:00pm we will celebrate our “FATHERS” by listening to the very talented LOL Jazz Cats Middle School Jazz Band. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs for this outdoor event!

    INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS

    Posted on May 2, 2022 by Lyme / Old Lyme

     An introduction to classic watercolor that covers the basics you need to paint your own watercolors. Students will learn about the materials, how to mix colors, color relationships, blend and control washes, create textures and how to plan out a painting. Sign up for all the sessions or choose the ones you need the most. Preregistration and payments need to be received by the Thursday before the class. Checks can be written out to artist and instructor, Jeanette Green. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to sign up.

    · Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd  from 1:00-3:00pm (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. Watercolor Textures and Techniques

    See how to save the white of your paper and create textures. Use tape, wax resist, salt, alcohol, saran wrap, scraping and scratching, spattering, brushwork, etc. Students will watch a demo. then try the techniques out on their own.

    · Class 4 – June 6th and 13th from 1:00-3:00pm (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. “The Process” Planning and completing your painting How do you start a painting? What do you do next? How do I know when it’s finished? These are some of the questions that students ask me all the time so I have written down the steps that I take in my painting process. Students will then paint a simple composition.