2021-2022 PAST EVENTS
Watercolor Workshop with Carolyn Emerson:
Simplify! Let the water do the work!
Friday - Saturday, February 18 - 19, 2022
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Participants used the medium in two different ways, both resulting in beautiful effects. Carolyn Emerson has taught many watercolor workshops over the years, passing on different techniques.
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Sue Masse said, "What a great workshop! We had a wonderful time and learned great "wet on wet" techniques. There were 17 students who left with a better understanding of the WATER in watercolor!!"
17th Annual Members' Art Exhibit
South Windsor Public Library
1550 Sullivan Ave
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September 30 - October 29, 2021
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This was MAA's annual juried show covering all mediums.
Reception: Sunday, October 17.
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Desmond's Pond, watercolor by Janet Heller
Best in Show Left to Rust Watercolor
Oils and Acrylics, 3rd Orange Orchid Acrylic
One year old, Bianca. Photo taken by Kasey Quaglia
Best in Show Left to Rust Watercolor
17th Annual Members' Exhibit
Reception and Award Ceremony
South Windsor Public Library
October 17, 2021.
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See the exhibit at the Library, or virtually.
Here are the demo pieces that Yuemei Zhang worked on during her ink and color brush art demonstration at our October meeting. Thank you for sharing these Yuemei!
Manchester Town Hall Gallery -- Etc. Exhibit
41 Center Street, Manchester, CT
July 8, 2021 through October 14, 2021
The gallery on the first floor of Manchester Town Hall is an ongoing exhibit that gets changed every three months. The Etc. Exhibit included works in glass, colored pencil, graphite, ink (and other drawing materials), cut paper, collage, fabric, jewelry, wood, sculpture, clay, etc.! The exhibit was viewable during regular business hours, or in our virtual gallery.
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Cloud’s Illusions, alcohol ink by Sharon Quaglia
Dynamic Pastels Workshop with Janet Schwartz
September 24, 25, 2021
One obstacle that many of us experience when
starting a new work is getting caught up in the
details of our compositions. This two-day workshop was designed with a unique approach that encourages aspiring and experienced artists to simplify in those early stages. Focusing on value and composition, it was a fun and easy way to step into painting for the first time or refine your painting methods.
Plein Air Painting at the Woodbridge Farmstead
Sunday, September 12, noon to 2 pm
Plein air artists Chris Larson and Oren Paulin spent a beautiful summer afternoon painting at the open house for the Woodbridge Farmstead. The event was sponsored by the Manchester Historical Society. The Woodbridge Farmstead is a historic house at 495 Middle Turnpike East, near its intersection with Woodbridge Street. Built about 1835, it's a well-preserved example of a Greek Revival farmhouse, with a history of ownership by a single family extending over more than 150 years.
Here is the wonderful finished pastel that Janet Schwartz began during her demonstration at our September meeting. Thank you for sharing this Janet!