SHOWS

Pastels Unlimited! Jeanne Rosier Smith Pastel Studio
Student Show
Ashland Public Library
March 2 through 29
Opening March 13, 2:00-4:00pm

CLASSES

Jeanne's classes, held in her Sudbury studio, are small group with lots of individualized attention at your easel. Each month, we focus on a topic to help hone your artistic skills. Students work from provided still life or from their own photos, whether portrait or landscape. The small group makes it possible to accommodate all levels of experience. The class is always open to students working on individualized projects—do what you love. We hold group discussion/critiques every 3-4 weeks. Have a suggestion/request for a future class topic? email me!  To download a printable registration form for any of the following classes, click here: Registration Form

March:

Still Life: Drawing and Painting from Life
Working from life we will concentrate on creating dynamic compositions: using lights and darks to describe form, keeping it simple and supplying necessary detail and texture as needed. Focus on drawing and seeing simple values and forms. Excellent for both beginners and experienced painters.
Tuesdays, 5 Weeks, $150:
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Mornings: 9:30-12:00
Afternoons: 12:30-3:00
Evenings: 7:00-9:30

April:

Drawing Classes for Teens
Mondays, 4:00-5:30, 3 weeks, $75
This class will sharpen your drawing skills and allow you to draw what you see quickly and accurately, working from life, small exercises and photographs.

Drawing Classes for Adults
Wednesdays, 9:30-12:00, 3 weeks, $90
Contrary to popular opinion that drawing is a mysterious skill you're either born with or you aren't, it is actually a learned life skill like reading or driving, which you can learn through a set of basic skills, steps and lots of practice. This class will sharpen your drawing skills and allow you to really "see," and then draw what you see.

May:

Beginning Pastel Workshop
Saturday, May 1, 9:00-12:00, $60, All materials provided
Interested in getting started with pastel?  This workshop provides all the tools you need to get started:  we'll cover the basics of materials, applying color, blending, hard and soft edges, and modeling simple forms.  With this workshop, you'll be ready to jump into the regular monthly classes with confidence.

DEMONSTRATIONS

Franklin Art Association: Portrait in Pastel
May 5, 7:00-9:00pm

Jeanne regularly gives demonstrations and judges local art shows throughout the region. If you are interested in having her do a demonstration for your organization, please contact her at  jeanne@jeannesmithart.com.