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Fall 2020 Workshops and Classes
Digital Photography
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Instructor: David “Stoney” Stone
Dates: Thursdays, September 24 – October 15 (4 sessions) 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ages: Adults
This 4-session workshop is based on two overriding premises. #1 Good photographs, even Great photographs, are made by the photographer, not the equipment. #2 The best Camera is the one you have with you.
Whether your Camera is an iPhone/Smart Phone, a digital SLR or a digital point and shoot you need to understand the basic techniques involved in obtaining proper exposure and focus. Once we’re sure everyone understands those critical steps the fun begins as we explore all the techniques for identifying and including all the Elements of Composition that elevate a snapshot to a worthy Photograph, and the importance of and tools for Post-Processing your images. A homework assignment due for the 2nd session will be a key part of the learning experience, and class participation is important. No matter what level of expertise you think you are at with your Camera, this workshop will make you better. 
Class size: 6 people maximum
Cost: $110/members or $130/non-members
The class will be held indoors at the Ipswich Museum with a number of safety measures in place, including reduced class sizes, distanced seating, sanitizing of all surfaces prior to and following class. All attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver prior to arriving to the museum for the start of the course. Students must wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the workshop.
Experimental Watercolor Workshop
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Instructor: Christine Bobek
Date: Saturday September 19 and Saturday September 26 (2 sessions)
Time: 9am – 12pm
Course Description:
Are you wanting to experiment with watercolor but hesitant to try? Have no fear! This is a workshop for adults new to painting, and also appropriate for the beginner to intermediate painter wanting to take their practice to a new level. 
During this workshop, you will learn secrets to success, and tips to get you on your way to enjoying this versatile and wonderful medium.
Lessons will cover the basics for the best composition and subject matter, how to choose appropriate paints, paper and brushes, and how to mix colors, glazes and washes for the result you want.
The class will be held outdoors under a tent, weather permitting.
Age: Teen to adult
Cost: $75 members / $90 non-members
All attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver prior to arriving to the museum for the start of the course. Students must wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the workshop.
Students must bring their own paints, brushes and other supplies. A supply list will
Painting Abstraction with Acrylics
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Instructor: Jenn Wood
jennwoodstudio.com – instagram.com/jennwoodart
Date: Wednesdays September 23 – October 21, 2020, 1:00 -3:00pm (5 sessions)
Age: Adult only
Course Description: Develop your visual language as you paint to reveal form, color, line and light. Utilizing painting exercises, visual references, and photos or sketches, you will abstract imagery of organisms, objects, or scenes, either real or imagined. Challenge your style or practice to re-think compositions and explore different ways of painting. Spontaneity, experimentation, and personal content are encouraged. Guidance and critiques are provided. All levels are welcome.
The course will be held partly outdoors (weather permitting), partly in the barn of the museum, and tent.
Students will need to bring their own supplies. The instructor will provide a list of materials prior to the start of the course.
Cost: $120 members / $150 non-members
All attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver prior to arriving to the museum for the start of the course. Students must wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the workshop. Weather permitting, the class will be held in a portion of the museum barn with doors open and an adjoining tent.
Paint like a Famous Artist!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Instructor: Mary Taggart
Date: Wednesdays Sept. 23 – October 28 (6 sessions)
Time: 3:40-4:40
Course Description:
In this class we will discover the artwork of famous artists and use them as our inspiration!
Students will use a variety of materials over the 6 week course, such as acrylic paint, watercolor, collage and more.
We will begin the class with a short book to illustrate the artists’ style and to set a theme and then each student will interpret that in his or her own unique way. For example, we might discuss Monet and the impressionist style. We would then do our own gardens using the beautiful shapes and colors found in his work. The class will also cover basic art concepts such as color, composition, line and shape.
Age: 6-9
Cost: $150 members/ $180 non-members
Students will be asked to bring some of their own materials. The Instructor will provide a list prior to the start of the course.
The class will be held indoors at the Ipswich Museum with a number of safety measures in place, including reduced class sizes, distanced seating, sanitizing of all surfaces prior to and following class. All attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver prior to arriving to the museum for the start of the course. Students must wear a mask and practice social distancing while attending the workshop.
There will be no Spring 2020 Dow Arts Classes
Winter 2019 Classes and Workshops
Punch Needle Workshop
Saturday January 18, 2020 10am – 1pm
Ages: teen – adult
Join Elise of Le Comptoir at the Ipswich Museum to expand your fiber arts skills and learn the art of punch needle. Participants will be provided with all the materials required to create a unique work of art to take home with them.
Class size: maximum 15 students
Cost: Members $45 / Non-members $50
Embroidery on Printed Fabric Workshop
Saturday February 1, 2020 9am – 1pm
Ages: teen – adult
Join Elise of Le Comptoir at the Ipswich Museum for an embroidery workshop celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage in the United States. Participants will have the opportunity to choose images from a selection of photo-printed fabric and embellish their images with different embroidery techniques. All skill levels of embroiderers welcome. Materials will be provided and are included in the registration price.
Class size: maximum 10
Cost: Members $50 / Non-members $55
Fall 2019 Classes and Workshops
Registration for these classes are now closed
All Ages Wire Sculpture Workshop
Sunday, September 22, 2019. 1-3pm
Ages: Age 7 – Adult
Learn the basics of working with this fun and simple medium with award-winning artist Ryan Kelley. Students will create mixed media sculptures with wire and found objects while learning to work with their hands in our 3D world!
Class size: 7-20 students
Instructor: Ryan Kelley
Cost: $20
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 and 6, 9:00- 1:00 pm.
Ages: 16 to Adult
This 2-day workshop in plein-air painting will be taught on location by Nicole Hupin-Otis. We will explore what goes into making a landscape painting, working directly from the subject. The workshop will include an overview of materials, canvas and palette preparation, planning a strong composition, seeing tone and hue, developing, and finally, completing the painting. This class is open to all levels although some experience- especially in drawing- is helpful. The tone of the workshop will be light-hearted and encouraging, so if you’ve always wanted to work in oils but did not know how to begin, come give it a try! If you’ve got some experience but wish for a new perspective, join us!
Nicole’s work can be viewed on Instagram at @nicole.hupin.otis
Cost: $90/members or $110/non-members
Digital Photography Workshop
Thursdays, October 24 & November 7 (2 sessions, no class on Halloween) 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Ages: adults
This 2-session workshop is based on two overriding premises. #1 Good photographs, even Great photographs, are made by the photographer, not the equipment. #2 The best Camera is the one you have with you.
Whether your Camera is an iPhone/Smart Phone, a digital SLR or a digital point and shoot you need to understand the basic techniques involved in obtaining proper exposure and focus. Once we’re sure everyone understands those critical steps the fun begins as we explore all the techniques for identifying and including all the Elements of Composition that elevate a snapshot to a worthy Photograph, and the importance of and tools for Post-Processing your images. A homework assignment due for the 2nd session will be a key part of the learning experience, and class participation is important. No matter what level of expertise you think you are at with your Camera, this workshop will make you better.
Class size: 5-12
Instructor: David “Stoney” Stone
Cost: $75/members or $90/non-members