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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Afternoon Series: 7 Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to paint beyond the basics?  If you’ve completed the Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and feel comfortable with core techniques\, this project-based intermediate watercolor class is your natural next step. Instructor Sally Meding actively guides you through each painting\, reviewing techniques as needed and providing one-on-one attention throughout every session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration Closes September 5. \nIn this class\, you’ll build your skills one painting at a time — and every project brings something new to explore. Sally leads live demonstrations of each step in the painting process\, including color mixing\, so you always know exactly where to go next. From there\, you dive in\, and Sally moves through the room offering personalized\, one-on-one guidance as you work. \nWhat You’ll Paint & Practice: \nTo start\, you’ll tackle approachable\, satisfying subjects like fruit\, vegetables\, and simple flowers. As you progress\, you’ll move into landscapes featuring trees or barns\, seascapes with boats or lighthouses\, and studies of leaves\, birds\, and animals. Along the way\, Sally provides all the line drawings for each project — ready for tracing or freehand drawing — so you can focus your energy on painting\, not prep. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting Series \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-afternoon-3/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nReady to paint beyond the basics? This project-based intermediate watercolor class is designed for students who have completed a Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and are comfortable with core techniques. Instructor Sally Meding will guide you as you grow your skills one painting at a time — with every technique reviewed as you need it\, and one-on-one attention throughout each session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat you’ll learn: The projects will include subjects such as fruit and vegetables\, flowers that are not too complex\, landscapes with a tree or a barn\, seascapes with a boat or a lighthouse\, a leaf and a bird or animal. All the line drawings for each project will be provided for tracing or freehand drawing. Live demonstrations of each step in the painting process (including color mixing) will be provided. In addition\, one-on-one instruction is provided continually during class. \n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List| (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-night-3/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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SUMMARY:Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nExplore and expand your drawing skills in this immersive drawing series. In this class\, with guidance from instructor Jude Heichelbech\, you will develop your eye\, strengthen your hand\, and discover your drawing voice.  You will explore essential drawing techniques using graphite\, colored pencil\, charcoal\, and ink — the core media of the observational and expressive drawing practice. Whether you’re building foundational skills or returning to drawing with fresh intention\, this course emphasizes hand-eye coordination\, confident mark-making\, and the art of truly seeing – skills that transform how you draw both from life and imagination. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nObservational drawing and life drawing techniques\nWorking with graphite\, charcoal\, colored pencil\, and ink\nDeveloping accuracy and confidence through repeated practice\nDrawing from imagination alongside direct observation\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No Experience Required \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $175 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nInstructor: Jude Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/introduction-to-drawing-2/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Drawing,Fine Arts
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SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Morning Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Wednesdays (10:00 am-12:30 pm) Sept 9\, 16 & 23 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-4/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nNever picked up a brush or want to finally build real skills? This beginner watercolor series gives you a structured\, step-by-step foundation in the techniques every watercolor artist needs. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 6. \nGuided by instructor Sally Meding\, each watercolor painting session includes multiple live demonstrations and plenty of individual attention in a supportive small-group setting. Images and line drawings will be emailed before each session\, so you arrive ready to paint. \nWhat you’ll learn in this watercolor course: \n\nWater-to-pigment ratios for tints\, glazes\, and deep dark tones\nColor mixing fundamentals for watercolor\nThe three essential watercolor washes\nSpecialty watercolor techniques: dry brush\, sgraffito\, spattering\, and lifting out\nValue and form — how to paint three-dimensional objects\nBasic perspective for painters\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Wednesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14 & 21) \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/watercolor-beginners-series/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T191636Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Intermediate Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nWatercolor techniques for the developing artist. In this class\, you will build confidence and skill through weekly projects guided by instructor Sally Meding.  This class is designed for students with watercolor experience looking for focused practice that produces real results. Build real confidence through weekly\, nature-inspired projects — flowers\, birds\, landscapes\, seascapes\, and more — each one designed to sharpen a specific skill while you paint something beautiful. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat you’ll learn: Step-by-step demonstrations\, focused skill goals\, and personalized feedback from instructor Sally Meding mean your progress is visible week over week. Skills covered include values\, water-to-pigment ratios\, washes\, and color mixing. Not for beginners — this is for watercolor artists ready to level up. \n  \nPrerequisites: Beginner Watercolor Series and Advanced Beginner Watercolor Series \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Thursdays  (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17\, 24\, Oct 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 \nInstructor: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/intermediate-watercolor-series-night-5/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Painting,Watercolor
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Thursdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17 & 24 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-6/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T141021Z
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SUMMARY:Craft: Neurographic Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop: Offered Monthly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurographic art is a mindful\, intuitive drawing process that combines flowing lines\, organic shapes\, and vibrant color to quiet your inner critic and awaken your natural creative flow. Join instructor Liz Heichelbech for this two-hour\, playful\, and restorative Neurographic Art Workshop — designed to spark creativity\, deepen connection\, and bring more joy into everyday life. This class is offered monthly. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 8. \nIn this guided Neurographic Art class\, we slow down together\, experiment freely\, and create in a warm\, welcoming community where the creative process matters far more than the finished product. Through simple\, structured exercises rooted in mindful art-making\, you’ll relax\, play\, and trust your intuition — and along the way\, discover unexpected insights through drawing. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nFirst\, reconnect with your creativity in a low-pressure\, beginner-friendly space\nFrom there\, practice mindfulness through drawing\, color\, and intuitive mark-making\nAs you go\, cultivate self-expression\, imagination\, and creative confidence\nMeanwhile\, experience the joy of making art in a supportive community setting\nFinally\, embrace curiosity\, spontaneity\, and the freedom of “not knowing”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Friday\, Sept 11 (10:00 am-12:00 pm) \nInstructor: Liz Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/neurographic-art-3/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Drawing,Paper Crafts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T153000
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CREATED:20260604T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174030Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Afternoon Series: 7 Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to paint beyond the basics?  If you’ve completed the Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and feel comfortable with core techniques\, this project-based intermediate watercolor class is your natural next step. Instructor Sally Meding actively guides you through each painting\, reviewing techniques as needed and providing one-on-one attention throughout every session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration Closes September 5. \nIn this class\, you’ll build your skills one painting at a time — and every project brings something new to explore. Sally leads live demonstrations of each step in the painting process\, including color mixing\, so you always know exactly where to go next. From there\, you dive in\, and Sally moves through the room offering personalized\, one-on-one guidance as you work. \nWhat You’ll Paint & Practice: \nTo start\, you’ll tackle approachable\, satisfying subjects like fruit\, vegetables\, and simple flowers. As you progress\, you’ll move into landscapes featuring trees or barns\, seascapes with boats or lighthouses\, and studies of leaves\, birds\, and animals. Along the way\, Sally provides all the line drawings for each project — ready for tracing or freehand drawing — so you can focus your energy on painting\, not prep. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting Series \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-afternoon-3/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T213914Z
CREATED:20260603T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T213914Z
UID:42011-1789497000-1789506000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nReady to paint beyond the basics? This project-based intermediate watercolor class is designed for students who have completed a Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and are comfortable with core techniques. Instructor Sally Meding will guide you as you grow your skills one painting at a time — with every technique reviewed as you need it\, and one-on-one attention throughout each session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat you’ll learn: The projects will include subjects such as fruit and vegetables\, flowers that are not too complex\, landscapes with a tree or a barn\, seascapes with a boat or a lighthouse\, a leaf and a bird or animal. All the line drawings for each project will be provided for tracing or freehand drawing. Live demonstrations of each step in the painting process (including color mixing) will be provided. In addition\, one-on-one instruction is provided continually during class. \n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List| (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-night-3/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153956Z
CREATED:20260603T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T153956Z
UID:42052-1789497000-1789506000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nExplore and expand your drawing skills in this immersive drawing series. In this class\, with guidance from instructor Jude Heichelbech\, you will develop your eye\, strengthen your hand\, and discover your drawing voice.  You will explore essential drawing techniques using graphite\, colored pencil\, charcoal\, and ink — the core media of the observational and expressive drawing practice. Whether you’re building foundational skills or returning to drawing with fresh intention\, this course emphasizes hand-eye coordination\, confident mark-making\, and the art of truly seeing – skills that transform how you draw both from life and imagination. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nObservational drawing and life drawing techniques\nWorking with graphite\, charcoal\, colored pencil\, and ink\nDeveloping accuracy and confidence through repeated practice\nDrawing from imagination alongside direct observation\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No Experience Required \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $175 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nInstructor: Jude Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/introduction-to-drawing-2/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Drawing,Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260701T175943Z
CREATED:20260604T140340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T175943Z
UID:42111-1789552800-1789561800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Morning Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Wednesdays (10:00 am-12:30 pm) Sept 9\, 16 & 23 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-4/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T210000
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CREATED:20260611T165621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T214201Z
UID:42676-1789583400-1789592400@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nNever picked up a brush or want to finally build real skills? This beginner watercolor series gives you a structured\, step-by-step foundation in the techniques every watercolor artist needs. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 6. \nGuided by instructor Sally Meding\, each watercolor painting session includes multiple live demonstrations and plenty of individual attention in a supportive small-group setting. Images and line drawings will be emailed before each session\, so you arrive ready to paint. \nWhat you’ll learn in this watercolor course: \n\nWater-to-pigment ratios for tints\, glazes\, and deep dark tones\nColor mixing fundamentals for watercolor\nThe three essential watercolor washes\nSpecialty watercolor techniques: dry brush\, sgraffito\, spattering\, and lifting out\nValue and form — how to paint three-dimensional objects\nBasic perspective for painters\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Wednesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14 & 21) \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/watercolor-beginners-series/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191636Z
CREATED:20260603T195115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T191636Z
UID:42029-1789669800-1789678800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Intermediate Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nWatercolor techniques for the developing artist. In this class\, you will build confidence and skill through weekly projects guided by instructor Sally Meding.  This class is designed for students with watercolor experience looking for focused practice that produces real results. Build real confidence through weekly\, nature-inspired projects — flowers\, birds\, landscapes\, seascapes\, and more — each one designed to sharpen a specific skill while you paint something beautiful. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat you’ll learn: Step-by-step demonstrations\, focused skill goals\, and personalized feedback from instructor Sally Meding mean your progress is visible week over week. Skills covered include values\, water-to-pigment ratios\, washes\, and color mixing. Not for beginners — this is for watercolor artists ready to level up. \n  \nPrerequisites: Beginner Watercolor Series and Advanced Beginner Watercolor Series \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Thursdays  (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17\, 24\, Oct 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 \nInstructor: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/intermediate-watercolor-series-night-5/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Painting,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T095206Z
CREATED:20260604T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T095206Z
UID:42118-1789669800-1789678800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Thursdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17 & 24 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-6/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T095437Z
CREATED:20260611T193303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T095437Z
UID:42279-1789812000-1789826400@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: Advanced Gelli Plate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Class\nAdvanced Gelli Plate Printing Techniques\n\nExpand your Gelli Plate practice by experimenting with a wide range of unusual mediums\, explore a variety of techniques that will inform your artistic direction with this unique printmaking method. Play with baby powder\, charcoal\, soft chalk\, spray paint\, more resists and textures to propel mono printing results to new heights. Don’t struggle with magazine and photo transfers\, learn new tips and tricks to create fantastic images. Let’s explore layered botanical prints and masked landscape techniques that you will want to frame. Familiarity with basic\, introductory Gelli Plate usage is helpful to build on new skills.\n  \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 16. \n  \nPrerequisite: Introductory Gelli Plate usage \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $65 (materials fee paid to instructor) \nDate: Saturday\, Sept 19 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) \nInstructor: Kathy Aluia \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-gelli-plate-printmaking/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174031Z
CREATED:20260604T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174031Z
UID:42102-1790082000-1790091000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Afternoon Series: 7 Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to paint beyond the basics?  If you’ve completed the Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and feel comfortable with core techniques\, this project-based intermediate watercolor class is your natural next step. Instructor Sally Meding actively guides you through each painting\, reviewing techniques as needed and providing one-on-one attention throughout every session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration Closes September 5. \nIn this class\, you’ll build your skills one painting at a time — and every project brings something new to explore. Sally leads live demonstrations of each step in the painting process\, including color mixing\, so you always know exactly where to go next. From there\, you dive in\, and Sally moves through the room offering personalized\, one-on-one guidance as you work. \nWhat You’ll Paint & Practice: \nTo start\, you’ll tackle approachable\, satisfying subjects like fruit\, vegetables\, and simple flowers. As you progress\, you’ll move into landscapes featuring trees or barns\, seascapes with boats or lighthouses\, and studies of leaves\, birds\, and animals. Along the way\, Sally provides all the line drawings for each project — ready for tracing or freehand drawing — so you can focus your energy on painting\, not prep. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting Series \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-afternoon-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T213915Z
CREATED:20260603T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T213915Z
UID:42012-1790101800-1790110800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nReady to paint beyond the basics? This project-based intermediate watercolor class is designed for students who have completed a Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and are comfortable with core techniques. Instructor Sally Meding will guide you as you grow your skills one painting at a time — with every technique reviewed as you need it\, and one-on-one attention throughout each session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat you’ll learn: The projects will include subjects such as fruit and vegetables\, flowers that are not too complex\, landscapes with a tree or a barn\, seascapes with a boat or a lighthouse\, a leaf and a bird or animal. All the line drawings for each project will be provided for tracing or freehand drawing. Live demonstrations of each step in the painting process (including color mixing) will be provided. In addition\, one-on-one instruction is provided continually during class. \n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List| (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-night-3/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153958Z
CREATED:20260603T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T153958Z
UID:42053-1790101800-1790110800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nExplore and expand your drawing skills in this immersive drawing series. In this class\, with guidance from instructor Jude Heichelbech\, you will develop your eye\, strengthen your hand\, and discover your drawing voice.  You will explore essential drawing techniques using graphite\, colored pencil\, charcoal\, and ink — the core media of the observational and expressive drawing practice. Whether you’re building foundational skills or returning to drawing with fresh intention\, this course emphasizes hand-eye coordination\, confident mark-making\, and the art of truly seeing – skills that transform how you draw both from life and imagination. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nObservational drawing and life drawing techniques\nWorking with graphite\, charcoal\, colored pencil\, and ink\nDeveloping accuracy and confidence through repeated practice\nDrawing from imagination alongside direct observation\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No Experience Required \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $175 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nInstructor: Jude Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/introduction-to-drawing-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Drawing,Fine Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260701T175944Z
CREATED:20260604T140340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T175944Z
UID:42112-1790157600-1790166600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Morning Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Wednesdays (10:00 am-12:30 pm) Sept 9\, 16 & 23 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-4/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T214203Z
CREATED:20260611T165621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T214203Z
UID:42677-1790188200-1790197200@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nNever picked up a brush or want to finally build real skills? This beginner watercolor series gives you a structured\, step-by-step foundation in the techniques every watercolor artist needs. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 6. \nGuided by instructor Sally Meding\, each watercolor painting session includes multiple live demonstrations and plenty of individual attention in a supportive small-group setting. Images and line drawings will be emailed before each session\, so you arrive ready to paint. \nWhat you’ll learn in this watercolor course: \n\nWater-to-pigment ratios for tints\, glazes\, and deep dark tones\nColor mixing fundamentals for watercolor\nThe three essential watercolor washes\nSpecialty watercolor techniques: dry brush\, sgraffito\, spattering\, and lifting out\nValue and form — how to paint three-dimensional objects\nBasic perspective for painters\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Wednesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14 & 21) \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/watercolor-beginners-series/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T191637Z
CREATED:20260603T195115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T191637Z
UID:42030-1790274600-1790283600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Intermediate Series
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nWatercolor techniques for the developing artist. In this class\, you will build confidence and skill through weekly projects guided by instructor Sally Meding.  This class is designed for students with watercolor experience looking for focused practice that produces real results. Build real confidence through weekly\, nature-inspired projects — flowers\, birds\, landscapes\, seascapes\, and more — each one designed to sharpen a specific skill while you paint something beautiful. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat you’ll learn: Step-by-step demonstrations\, focused skill goals\, and personalized feedback from instructor Sally Meding mean your progress is visible week over week. Skills covered include values\, water-to-pigment ratios\, washes\, and color mixing. Not for beginners — this is for watercolor artists ready to level up. \n  \nPrerequisites: Beginner Watercolor Series and Advanced Beginner Watercolor Series \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Thursdays  (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17\, 24\, Oct 1\, 8\, 15 & 22 \nInstructor: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/intermediate-watercolor-series-night-5/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Painting,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T095207Z
CREATED:20260604T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T095207Z
UID:42119-1790274600-1790283600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: Linoleum Block Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Evening Series – 3 Classes\nDiscover the joy of relief printmaking in this beginner linoleum block printing workshop. Guided by instructor Jerman Montañez\, you will discover how to carve\, ink\, and print your own original linocut designs. This workshop is centered around a meaningful creative concept — exploring how the act of carving mirrors memory-making: what’s removed\, what remains\, and what’s impressed onto the surface. Every print you create will be uniquely your own! \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 7. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTransferring an image to a linoleum block\nCarving safely\nPulling prints on paper\nExperiment with color\, texture\, and mark-making techniques\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $95 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: Three Thursdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 10\, 17 & 24 \nInstructor: Jerman Montañez  \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/linoleum-printing-workshop-6/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T195326Z
CREATED:20260624T195326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T195326Z
UID:44178-1790330400-1790339400@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Pet Portrait
DESCRIPTION:Create a colorful portrait of your favorite furry friend! In this class\, everyone will trace a reference photo of their pet and paint it in a bold\, colorful style using acrylic paint and paint markers. \nStep-by-step guidance makes this class approachable and fun for all skill levels—no prior painting experience needed. You’ll leave with a framed\, finished pet portrait ready to take home and show off. \nPrerequisites: None \nMaximum # of Students: 8 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Friday\, September 25th (10am-12:30pm) \nInstructor: Abby Shenker
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/pet-portrait-3/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Painting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T233838Z
CREATED:20260612T155430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T233838Z
UID:43030-1790416800-1790427600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Printmaking: TetraPak Print Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Workshop\nTransform salvaged food cartons into striking upcycled prints. Join artist and instructor Karen Dubrovsky for a hands-on printmaking workshop.. This one-day intensive explores TetraPak cartons as a sustainable printmaking material. You’ll learn scoring\, peeling\, and cutting techniques to create visual effects\, then use the etching press to print your plates. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 23. \nTetraPak cartons—those plastic-lined food containers that usually end up in the recycling bin—become the star of this inventive printmaking workshop. You’ll work with salvaged cartons to discover how different cutting and peeling techniques create distinct visual effects\, then transfer your designs onto paper using the etching press. Whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to expand your practice with unconventional materials\, this class welcomes your ideas and imagery. \nWhat you’ll learn in this TetraPak printmaking workshop: \n\nHow to score and peel TetraPak cartons to reveal layered visual textures\nCutting techniques that create distinct tonal and linear effects\nProper plate preparation for the etching press\nSetting up and using the etching press for printmaking\nHow to troubleshoot common printing issues (ink consistency\, pressure\, registration)\nSustainable and creative approaches to upcycled materials\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $65 ($15 materials fee paid to instructor) \nOptional to Bring: Imagery that inspires you \nDate: Saturday\, September 26 (10:00 am-1:00 pm) \nInstructor: Karen Dubrovsky \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/tetrapak-printmaking-workshop/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Printmaking
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T174033Z
CREATED:20260604T134728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T174033Z
UID:42103-1790686800-1790695800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Afternoon Series: 7 Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to paint beyond the basics?  If you’ve completed the Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and feel comfortable with core techniques\, this project-based intermediate watercolor class is your natural next step. Instructor Sally Meding actively guides you through each painting\, reviewing techniques as needed and providing one-on-one attention throughout every session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration Closes September 5. \nIn this class\, you’ll build your skills one painting at a time — and every project brings something new to explore. Sally leads live demonstrations of each step in the painting process\, including color mixing\, so you always know exactly where to go next. From there\, you dive in\, and Sally moves through the room offering personalized\, one-on-one guidance as you work. \nWhat You’ll Paint & Practice: \nTo start\, you’ll tackle approachable\, satisfying subjects like fruit\, vegetables\, and simple flowers. As you progress\, you’ll move into landscapes featuring trees or barns\, seascapes with boats or lighthouses\, and studies of leaves\, birds\, and animals. Along the way\, Sally provides all the line drawings for each project — ready for tracing or freehand drawing — so you can focus your energy on painting\, not prep. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting Series \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (1:00 pm-3:30 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-afternoon-3/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T213916Z
CREATED:20260603T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T213916Z
UID:42013-1790706600-1790715600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Watercolor: Advanced Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nReady to paint beyond the basics? This project-based intermediate watercolor class is designed for students who have completed a Beginner Watercolor Painting Series and are comfortable with core techniques. Instructor Sally Meding will guide you as you grow your skills one painting at a time — with every technique reviewed as you need it\, and one-on-one attention throughout each session. \nLimited Seats Available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat you’ll learn: The projects will include subjects such as fruit and vegetables\, flowers that are not too complex\, landscapes with a tree or a barn\, seascapes with a boat or a lighthouse\, a leaf and a bird or animal. All the line drawings for each project will be provided for tracing or freehand drawing. Live demonstrations of each step in the painting process (including color mixing) will be provided. In addition\, one-on-one instruction is provided continually during class. \n  \nPrerequisite: Beginner Watercolor Painting \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List| (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/advanced-beginners-watercolor-night-3/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T154001Z
CREATED:20260603T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154001Z
UID:42054-1790706600-1790715600@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Drawing: Introduction to Drawing Series
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nExplore and expand your drawing skills in this immersive drawing series. In this class\, with guidance from instructor Jude Heichelbech\, you will develop your eye\, strengthen your hand\, and discover your drawing voice.  You will explore essential drawing techniques using graphite\, colored pencil\, charcoal\, and ink — the core media of the observational and expressive drawing practice. Whether you’re building foundational skills or returning to drawing with fresh intention\, this course emphasizes hand-eye coordination\, confident mark-making\, and the art of truly seeing – skills that transform how you draw both from life and imagination. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 5. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nObservational drawing and life drawing techniques\nWorking with graphite\, charcoal\, colored pencil\, and ink\nDeveloping accuracy and confidence through repeated practice\nDrawing from imagination alongside direct observation\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No Experience Required \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $175 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Tuesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sept 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, Oct 6\, 13 & 20 \nInstructor: Jude Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/introduction-to-drawing-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Drawing,Fine Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T210000
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SUMMARY:Watercolor: Beginner Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Evening Series: 7 Classes\nNever picked up a brush or want to finally build real skills? This beginner watercolor series gives you a structured\, step-by-step foundation in the techniques every watercolor artist needs. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes September 6. \nGuided by instructor Sally Meding\, each watercolor painting session includes multiple live demonstrations and plenty of individual attention in a supportive small-group setting. Images and line drawings will be emailed before each session\, so you arrive ready to paint. \nWhat you’ll learn in this watercolor course: \n\nWater-to-pigment ratios for tints\, glazes\, and deep dark tones\nColor mixing fundamentals for watercolor\nThe three essential watercolor washes\nSpecialty watercolor techniques: dry brush\, sgraffito\, spattering\, and lifting out\nValue and form — how to paint three-dimensional objects\nBasic perspective for painters\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 6 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $165 (plus materials list) \nWhat to Bring: Materials List (required) \nDate: 7 Wednesdays (6:30 pm-9:00 pm) Sep 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, Oct 7\, 14 & 21) \nTeacher: Sally Meding \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/watercolor-beginners-series/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Fine Arts,Watercolor
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