Events

The Taunton Art Association will be hosting a colored pencil workshop next week led by local artist Susan Cabral.

The workshop, which benefits both beginner and advanced artists, will take place on Nov. 15 at the Barradas Gallery, on Williams Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cabral will show you how you can achieve a photo-realistic look or a loose, light-textured picture by teaching you the fundamentals of working with colored pencils.

Students will learn how to layer, burnish, as well as mix colors with a colored pencil.

Cabral has more than 25 years of teaching experience, which she will share with the class. She has also won numerous awards and has displayed her work in five museums.

For those interested in attending, Prismacolor colored pencils and bristol smooth paper work best.

For more information about the workshop or to register, call Sis Denson at (508) 947-4312.

[reprinted with permission from the Taunton Gazette]

Rhonda Fazio of Dighton will be putting on a workshop on textile dyeing.

This workshop is designed to be fun and interesting and will give you a hands on experience into the world of textile design. Each participant will receive three silk scarves using the ancient textile design method of shibori and natural dyes. Design them for yourself or give them as unique and beautiful gifts this holiday season.

Where:
The Cummings Building Artist Studios - Dyer Maker Studio 7a
96 William St. New Bedford, Ma. (the corner of William and Purchase)
Same building as No Problemo!

When:
November 29 1-5pm ~ Registration deadline: Sunday November 23
December 13 1-5pm ~ Registration deadline: Sunday December 7

Price: 50.00

How to register:
Make a check payable to Rhonda Fazio
Mail to: 1217 Williams St. Dighton, Ma. 02715
or
Call me and I will take your word for it - 508-669-6835.

What to wear:
Nothing nice! Dress to dye!

What to bring:
Nothing but a smile and curiosity!

Tea and goodies will be served. Rhonda hopes that you can join her!

The Fourth Annual Dighton Arts Festival, sponsored by the Dighton Lions Club, will be held on Sunday, November 2nd at Araujo Farms and Greenhouses in Dighton The Dighton Lions Club is offering a series of pre-festival workshops in October (ARTober) at Araujo Farms as part of its ongoing effort to build interest in and appreciation for the arts in our community. Please note that space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please register early to assure your space.

ARToberFest Workshops

All workshops will be held in a heated, enclosed greenhouse at Araujo Farms, 1460 Williams Street, Dighton, on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Pre-registration with payment is required.

OCTOBER 4TH: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Join Dighton Arts Festival exhibitor/photographer Ron O?Connor for an introduction to digital photography. Learn how to use your digital camera to take better photographs. The registration fee will include an opportunity for participants to exhibit one photograph at the Dighton Arts Festival. Details will be available at the workshop. Limited to 12 participants.

OCTOBER 11TH: SONGWRITING

Michael Troy of Somerset is an award-winning singer/songwriter who will be performing at the Fourth Annual Dighton Arts Festival. This workshop will focus on essential elements of successful songwriting for youth and adults. If you are working on a song, feel free to bring it to the workshop. For more information about Michael Troy, please visit his web site at www.folkmichaeltroy.com. Limited to 10 participants.

OCTOBER 18TH: MANGA STUDIO (JAPANESE CARTOONING)

Dighton Lions Club member Chris MacDonald and his son Nathaniel will provide a workshop on Manga (Japanese Cartooning). If you are familiar with this popular form of cartooning, you won't want to miss this workshop! Limited to 15 participants.

OCTOBER 25TH: MASK-MAKING

Sarah Manuels will lead a mask-making workshop for children 6-11 years of age Sarah will be face-painting at the Dighton Arts Festival again this year! Limited to 12 participants.

For more information, please send an e-mail to info@dightonart.org or call
Ron O'Connor at 508.821.3782 .

Register today! Space is limited.

FALL ART CLASSES are being offered beginning on Tuesday, October 7th. Classes offered are drawing, oil painting, and watercolor painting. If you are interested, please bring the signup form and your payment to TAA’s Open Registration on Tuesday evening, September 23rd from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. You may also pre-register by mail before Tues. Sept. 23rd. To pre-register, please send the signup form and your check to Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams Street, Taunton, MA 02780. Please make your check payable to Taunton Art Association. Registration fees are non-refundable after September 30th.

CLASSES BEING OFFERED

1. Basic Drawing: six Tuesday afternoons: October 7th through November 11th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
2. Oil Painting (landscapes & still lifes): six Tues. evenings: Oct. 7th thru Nov. 11th from 6:30 to 9 PM.
3. Watercolor Painting (landscapes w/ figures): six Thurs evenings: Oct. 9th thru Nov. 13th: 6:30 to 9 PM.

Download the signup form here.

SUMMER ART CLASSES are being offered at the Taunton Art Association beginning on July 7th. Classes being offered are drawing, scratchboard, papier mache, watercolor landscapes, & oil painting, oil portraiture. If you are interested, please call the Taunton Art Association at 508-822-4513, leave your name and phone number, and someone will call you with further details.

CLASSES BEING OFFERED:

• Drawing: three Tuesday mornings: July 15th through July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
• Scratchboard: four Tuesday mornings: July 8th through July 29th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
• Intro to Oil Portraits: four Tuesday evenings: July 8th through July 29th from 6:30 to 9 PM.
• Intro to Oil Portraits: four Thurs. mornings: July 10th through July 31st from 9:30 to 12 Noon.
• Intro to Watercolor Landscapes: four Thurs. evenings: July 10th through July 31st from 6:30 to 9 PM.
• Oil Painting - Rubout Technique: four Weds. mornings: July 10th through July 31st fr. 9:30 to 12 Noon.
• Papier Mache: four Weds. mornings: July 9th through July 30th from 9:30 to 12 Noon.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Students must be eight years of age or older for Drawing and Scratchboard and must be high school age or older for Oil Portraits and Watercolor Landscapes. There is no maximum age limit for these classes and seniors are also invited to sign up.

MATERIALS: Students are encouraged to bring their own materials if they have them. Some materials may be provided. Call TAA to request a list of materials for the class you are signing up for and to see what materials will be available for you o use.

CLASS FEES (covering all sessions): Drawing: $18 (3 sessions); Scratchboard: $24; Oil Portraiture: $40; Oil Painting (rubout technique): $24; Papier Mache: $24; Watercolor Landscapes: $40

Space is limited so register now by filling out the registration form & mailing it to Taunton Art Association, 42 Williams St, Taunton, MA 02780. Full payment is due at the first meeting and is non-refundable.. Every effort will be made to give you your first choice, but if a class is full, you will be enrolled in your 2nd choice.

Download the registration form and register today!