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SUMMARY:Pastel Demonstration with Janet Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome Janet Schwartz for a pastel demonstration. The driving force behind Janet’s figurative paintings is the connection between people and/or the environment. In this demo\, Janet will focus on capturing the gesture and mood in a figurative painting to tell a story.    \n This event will be held at the Needham Free Public Library and is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/pastel-demonstration-with-janet-schwartz/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Landscape Painting Demonstration with Martha Doolin
DESCRIPTION:For Needham Art Association’s March program\, Martha Doolin will join us for a demonstration of landscape painting. Drawing inspiration from a lifetime of living in New England\, Martha’s work captures the region’s changeable seasonal nature. She believes that being outside is vital for the soul and paints directly from life\, responding instinctively to the immediate environment.  We hope you can join us!   \nThis event is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/landscape-painting-demonstration-with-martha-doolin/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Community Art Supply Swap
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association is excited to be hosting our first-ever community art supply swap! We hope you can join us on Sunday\, February 22\, between 2:00 and 4:00pm at Gorse Mill Gallery for this opportunity to connect with other artists and share resources. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Details and guidelines can be found on our website.
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/community-art-supply-swap/
LOCATION:Gorse Mill Gallery\, 31 Thorpe Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:“Shared Light” Art Exhibit Reception 
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association presents “Shared Light\,” a themed exhibit on view at Gorse Mill Gallery during the month of February. Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday\, February 8\, 4:30-6:00pm (you can be home in time for the Super Bowl kick-off!).
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/shared-light-art-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Gorse Mill Gallery\, 31 Thorpe Street\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Artists Inspired by Maine
DESCRIPTION:Maine’s remote\, rocky shoreline has been a beacon to American artists for generations. For Needham Art Assoiciation’s January program\, Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious will survey the work of some of the most celebrated artists inspired by the state’s distinct landscape and way of life. The program features work by artists including Winslow Homer\, Andrew Wyeth\, and Ashley Bryan. \n   \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom and is free and open to the public\, but registration is required for non-members to receive the meeting link: https://needhamartassociation.org/programs/
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/virtual-program-artists-inspired-by-maine/
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CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Handmade Greeting Cards with Vidya Shyamsundar
DESCRIPTION:For Needham Art Association’s December program\, artist and NAA member Vidya Shyamsundar will lead us in a joyful mixed-media art activity. Explore the playful process of gelli printing by rolling acrylic paint onto a Gelli plate and adding texture and patterns with hand-cut stencils\, stamps\, and found objects. Then\, collage your unique prints and embellish them with thoughtful messages or materials such as beads\, mosaic pieces\, or decorative stones to create your very own one-of-a-kind holiday greeting cards. \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public. All materials and supplies will be provided — just bring your holiday spirit and creativity!
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/handmade-greeting-cards-with-vidya-shyamsundar/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration with Dylan McKnight
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association welcomes artist Dylan McKnight for a watercolor demonstration that will focus on techniques for capturing light and atmosphere in a direct\, expressive manner.  \nDylan McKnight is a New England artist who primarily works en plein air\, capturing the region’s working landscapes and people. He paints with a limited palette and expressive brushwork\, using watercolor to convey light\, structure\, and atmosphere. \nThis event is free and open to the public. 
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/painting-demonstration-with-dylan-mcknight/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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SUMMARY:Painting Demonstration with Michele Clamp
DESCRIPTION:Needham Art Association welcomes artist Michele Clamp for a painting demonstration at the Needham Free Public Library. Michele will take us through her painting process\, starting with the overall composition\, values and shapes. She’ll focus on the “scaffolding” of the painting — getting the big shapes right in color and value. As she works\, she’ll explain her color scheme choices and the decisions behind any changes or emphasis that are important to the final piece. We hope you can join us!   \n   \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nhttps://needhamartassociation.org/programs/
URL:https://needhamlocal.org/event/painting-demonstration-with-michele-clamp/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1132 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Needham Art Association
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