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Oil & Acrylic Painting Intensives (various session dates)

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Descriptions: Acrylic Painting Intensive Sessions: We will practice with a limited palette using three primary colors, making secondary and tertiary colors. In addition, we will also make preliminary drawings on our canvas to map out shapes and characters, and work on underpainting to build up visual stimuli and resonance. In our brief exploration you […]

$140

Oil Painting and Drawing; Considering Composition and Color

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Think about some painting you admire; what are the elements the painter used to make that statement? This class emphasizes the elements of composition; the organization of line and shape, and the ways color and values work together to create a dynamic whole. Drawing is the foundation for organizing your thoughts as a […]

$365

Writing & Illustrating a Picture Book

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: This course, taught by two writer/illustrators, will show how to create a children’s picture book. Students will learn how to incorporate text and sequential images to create a mock-up or “book dummy” presentable to a publisher. Student may use the media of their choice whether traditional or digital. All levels are welcome--beginners to […]

$495

SPRING ADULTS: Stained Glass

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: In a relaxed atmosphere, learn the Tiffany copper foil method and create a stained glass panel about 1 square foot in size. Put your creativity to the test and develop your design ideas with quick sketches and then into a full scale “cartoon.” Next, bring your drawing to life with shapes, colors and […]

$455

SPRING ADULTS: Drawing for Beginners

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Students will be taught development of perceptual and descriptive skills through an introduction to a variety of drawing media, techniques and subject matter. Will acquire a thorough understanding of the elements of art and the principles of organization as related to drawing. We will draw from observation to understand contour line, positive & […]

$280

TAPPED IN: Moving Hearts and Minds Through Arts and Science – Opening Reception

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

April 11 - June 8, 2024 Curators: Linda Booth Sweeney and Stephanie Marlin-Curiel Opening Reception, Mixer and Panel Discussion: April 11, 5-7PM Youth Forward Climate Action Day, April 20, 1-5PM On view at The Umbrella Arts Center April 11 - June 8, “TAPPED IN: Moving Hearts and Minds Through Arts and Science” is an innovative […]

Free

Learn Machine Sewing

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Course Description: Do you have a sewing machine in your attic or basement that you never took out of the box? Learn to thread it, use it, and create pillows, curtains, even clothing. Please note: Suitable for beginners and intermediate; bring your own machine and a list of supplies will be given in first class. […]

$300

Fan Making Workshop

Concord Museum

Try your hand at fan making with an experienced teaching artist from the Umbrella Arts Center. Visit the special exhibition What Makes History to see an exquisite sample of the Concord Museum’s vast collection of fans from around the world. Then, learn common fan making techniques and create your own fan to take home. The […]

OARS 16th Annual Wild & Scenic® Film Festival

Fine Arts Theatre Place in Maynard 19 Summer St., Maynard, MA, United States

OARS is excited to bring our 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Maynard. OARS 3 Rivers is once again hosting one of the largest environmental film festivals. WHEN Wednesday, April 17, 2023, 6–9:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm) WHERE Maynard Fine Arts Theatre 19 Summer St, Maynard, MA 01754 Join us on […]

$20 – $25

Branch Into Spring

Copper Penny Flowers 9 Independence Ct, Concord, MA, United States

Join us to experience creating a spring-themed arrangement mixing flowering branches and flowers and greenery with design ideas from a professional. Take the wonder of spring home in a vase!

$125