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  • Wednesday, August 11, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Plein Air Watercolor Painting in the Garden

    Explore the Berkshire Botanical Garden through the pleasure of watercolor painting with artist Ann Kremers on August 11 from 10 – 1. The class will work outdoors translating the vistas and details of the garden into paintings. Each session will begin with discussion of student work, demonstration, and a helpful assignment. Ann offers encouragement and suggestions throughout the painting sessions to help each person find their way to express the Garden. Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. Additional information can be found on our website. Ann Kremers lives and works in Bennington, Vermont.  She studied art at the University of Michigan and has continued to research, experiment and discover new things about art making throughout her life.  Walking in the beautiful landscape where she lives and looking at the world wherever she finds herself provides continuing inspiration and learning experience. Click here to be added to the waiting list for this class.

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  • Sunday, June 29, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and Wednesday, July 9, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Transcendental Abstractions

    Meet Fruitlands Museum’s Artist-in-Residence Richard Kattman and tour his new exhibit of abstract paintings.  Some of Richard’s works are inspired by natural elements—sea, wind, sand, grass, sky, flowers, fields, woods, gardens and night stars. Some canvases are his views of the earth as it appears from space. Some are drawn from infinite places located within his subconscious. Others are explorations he takes at the speed of light to places he imagines in deep outer space. These artworks portray the fragility of life and the known universe. The exhibit will run through August 10.

    On Sunday, June 29, from 2 – 4, Richard will give a formal presentation and demonstration on abstract painting, free with museum admission.  On Wednesday, July 9, from 10 – 3, attend an Abstract Landscape Painting class.  This one day plein air workshop will cover the steps of capturing the essentials of the Fruitlands landscape in acrylics on canvas.  All skill levels are welcome.  Registration required.  Email Melissa at mkershaw@fruitlands.org.  Museum members $100, nonmembers $110.

  • Wednesdays, April 3 – April 24, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Watercolor Plein Air Prep: Color Mixes of the Hudson River Painters with Marjorie Glick

    Using the Fruitlands Museum as a resource, we will study up close the Fruitlands collection of Hudson River School Paintings and then return to the classroom for a color mixing extravaganza, in this four week course beginning April 3 taught by Marjorie Glick. You’ll learn how to translate these mixes into glowing watercolors infused with light. Students will learn the various color combinations used by The Hudson River School to create their luminous skies. You will learn how to apply color through both mixing, glazing, and layering. Students will learn how to incorporate luminosity and light into their own work,subject matter, and style. it is necessary to have some experience in the medium of your choice. Instruction will focus on color mixing and seeing.  Fruitlands members $130, nonmembers $150. Registration required. E-mail education@fruitlands.org or call 978.456.3924 x239.