Join us this Summer as we travel through the ocean of creativity using a variety of materials and subjects. Dip a stick into black walnut ink and draw what you see across the table. Paint on your charcoal drawing with oil paint, and draw on your watercolor painting with pastels. We’ll use graphite, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, oil paint, a combination of these, and more. Composition, perspective, color harmony, brush stroke, and inspiration are the stars that will guide us. This class is about experimentation! This program is for anyone who wants to learn and explore different media. It's the program for all levels, from beginner to advanced. The instructor will provide the class materials. Here is what they are saying about Heather's Art Classes: "The instructor is talented and lovely." "Heather is a great and experienced teacher. Through her gentle manner, she guides students with step-by-step instructions, shows them how the lights, architecture, and colors are integrated into the painting, and encourages them to explore and expand new ideas. As a beginner at pastel and oil painting, I feel free to learn and explore in every class. She is the reason that my painting has improved so much. She inspires me!" "Loved Heathers class, she has a great demeanor not intimidating, have her do more night ones for those of us working during the day."

In the classroom, we alternate working from life and from your favorite photographs. We will explore composition, underpainting, perspectives, color mixing, color harmony, and paint application. The instructor will provide a demonstration at the beginning of every class and instruction throughout. This class emphasizes creativity, exploration, and experimentation rather than technique. While composition, color mixing, perspective, and mark-making will all be considered, learning technique is a by-product of the joyful creation of art. All participants will enjoy the freedom of experimenting with mixed media and surfaces and approaching the edge of abstraction in a friendly, supportive environment. This class is for all levels, including beginners. Student is required to bring materials. A list will be sent upon registration.Here is what they are saying about Heather's Oil Painting class:"Heather is an excellent teacher, very positive, informative, and non judgmental. We explored different topics and techniques each week. At the beginning of each session, Heather discussed and demonstrated options to approach the subject. We then created our own work using the still life or images." "Each person developed their own style in their work. We learned from each other. Heather is a great teacher. We have so much fun painting together."

Join the artists who love to paint outside! Whether you are a watercolor artist, pastelist, oil painter, or just want to work in your sketchbook, these plein air painting workshops are for you. Prescott teacher, Heather Barros, will be on hand to demonstrate and guide. Group interaction is encouraged! You may paint for as long or as short a time as you want. Plein Air Locations: Monday, May 4, 3:00-5:30 PM - Groton Place, Groton, MA Monday, Jun 1, 3:00-5:30 PM - General Field, Groton, MA Monday, Jul 6, 3:00-5:30 PM - Gibbet Hill, Groton, MA Monday, Aug 3, 3:00-5:30 PM - Georgie's Garden (behind the Governor George Boutwell House), Groton, MA Monday, Sep 14, 3:00-5:30 PM - John Tinker Accessible Trails, Groton, MA Monday, Oct 5, 3:00-5:30 PM - Fruitland Museum, Harvard, MA Monday, Nov 2, 1:00-3:30 PM - Farandnear Reservation, Shirley, MA Please bring whatever art materials that you would like to work with. Standing easels are nice to have, but you are welcome to sit with a sketchbook or board on your lap. A folding chair can be useful, and wet wipes can be handy, along with a plastic bag to carry out trash. Here's what they are saying about Heather's Plein Air program: "Welcoming, helpful and encouraging. A very nice painting experience." "Excellent teacher (Heather Barros). Attentive, but not invasive towards students. Fabulous local locations for plein air work." "Everything. The instructor and her assistant were so friendly and helpful. . I was nervous because I am just a beginner, but they made me feel comfortable and welcome. I enjoyed the location because it had beautiful views and easy access." "The various locations in and around Groton that were perfect for plein air painting and the thoughtful direction from Heather Barros, the instructor." "Great location and group of artists.""I enjoyed the setting of the class, as well as the teacher's friendly attitude and meeting other artists who wereusing a variety of media. I liked how the class was very open ended and the student could decide how toapproach their piece."