Programs

We will be getting our Box Lunch of the Month from Flanders Fish Market on Tuesday, February 22nd. Fish and Chips which comes with fish, French fries, coleslaw and tarter sauce will be available for pick up. We will also be including bottled water OR soda with your order. We will have Coke, Diet Coke and Root beer available. Please let us know your preferred drink when you sign up. Cost is $5.00 for all members/ $7.50 for non-embers. Sign up and money are due by Tuesday, February 15th.

Enjoy learning how to make Spring Flowers from paper cardstock

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 eight 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 reserve a spot. Also ask for list of materials that you will need.
Class 1 – March 7th, 14th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. About the Materials and Painting Washes
Practice marking marks with your brushes, paint color & tint samples and learn how to create
a flat, even wash and a graduated wash.
Class 2 – April 4th and 11th (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14.Mixing and Understanding Color
Learn about color relationships. Create your own color wheel from 3 primary colors. Make a
complementary color chart.
Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd (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 (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.

First Meeting- Wednesday,
April 6th from 10:00-11:45am. Meets the first Wednesday of the month starting in
April. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to register.
For the first two meetings we will be holding a free two-part INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY workshop. See below for description. Reservations are required. Please
email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOGRAPHY 2-PART WORKSHOP TAUGHT BE RICHARD SPEARING
Have you ever wanted to take better pictures?? Or wondered why your pictures are not always sharp. Or perhaps you are overwhelmed with all the adjustments of your camera?? The
Lymes’ Senior Center will host two classes to enable beginning photographers to start taking
better pictures and enjoy using their cameras.

The instructor is Richard Spearrin from Essex, a member of the CT Valley Camera Club Steering Committee. Mr. Spearrin started learning the successful elements of photography during
his high school years working for a small CT newspaper. Most recently he has become very
active in exhibiting at multiple area venues, arranging photo shoots for the camera club and
mentoring beginning photographers.
The first of the two sessions, “Principles of Photography”, will concentrate on the understanding the basics of good photography: exposure, lighting, focus and composition. In addition, attendees will understand how to use their camera more effectively.
The second session is titled “Fun Principles of Photography” and will discuss specific photographic activities such as capturing fireworks; making streams and waterfalls smoother; capturing light streaks; stopping action; and extreme close up.
Each session is scheduled for one hour and a half to accommodate questions and answers.
And it does not matter if you use a smartphone, a point and shoot camera or a high-end adjustable camera. As Ansel Adams, renowned environmental photographer, said, “A camera
did not make a great picture any more than a typewriter made a good novel”. A good photograph is based on the heart, eye, and soul of the photographer. Make sure you bring your
camera with you. So join us on April 6th an May 4th 10:15am-11:45am and learn to enjoy being a better photographer. Reservations are required for this free workshop

First Meeting- Thursday, April 14th at 9:30am at McColluch Family Open Space, Whippoorwill Rd,
Old Lyme CT. For this first hike, members will meet at the parking lot on Whippoorwill Rd. We will
walk the “Tree in the Gap Trail” green trail and the blue trail loop in the Lay Preserve and back. This
beautiful property was once a horse farm. A highlight of the hike is Rook’s Meadow and Jimmy’s Pond.
Meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30-11:30ish starting in April. Join us for a refreshing
morning walk led by Wendy Hil, Open Space Coordinator of Lyme and Vice President of the Lyme Land
Trust. The walks are moderate unless noted. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Please email me at sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov OR call (860) 434-4127 to make your reservation. All walks are 2.5 to 3 miles unless noted. Inclement weather cancels.