Broaden your knowledge of watercolor’s potential by adding the technique of negative paintingto your images. Negative painting, lost & found edges, and glazing work together to create a sense of depth and mystery, organically blending subject matter with the space around it. Create rich, clean darks by layering colors. Save lights in your images to produce a luminous glow. Various studies will allow you to understand the concepts and how they could apply to any subject matter. Color choices and brushwork will be discussed. Demonstrations and individual help will be on going. See how negative painting is a game-changer when used effectively.

Professional tube paint samples can be purchased at the workshop for a materials fee of $10. Small samples of Arches 140# CP paper will be on hand for purchase if you do not have any. Extra brushes and palettes will be available to use if needed.

Suggested materials list provided if you wish to purchase your own supplies before the workshop.

Margaret Dwyer holds a BFA and MFA in visual art. Her thesis work focused on trauma and its effect on women and creativity. This continued with an on going study of how the unconscious processes trauma. She works with a variety of mediums, but her favorite is watercolor.

Her paintings have been recognized in numerous juried national and international exhibitions and have been published in fine art books and magazines that include: Splash, America’s Best Watercolors - North Light Books - How Did You Paint That? - International Artist Books American Artist Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazinen and Manhattan Arts Magazine.

Watercolor is the perfect medium for portraying glowing night skies and capturing the feeling of light. This class will encourage you to blend colors on the paper with dramatic washes and effective color choices. Add a starry effect for sparkle and simple landscape elements that will offset your unique night skies. This is a fun subject to explore as weride out the end of winter.

All levels of painters are welcome

Brushes and palettes will be available to use if you do not have your own.

Paper samples will be on hand to try.

Professional tube paint samples can be purchased at the workshop for a materials fee of $10. Small samples of Arches 140# CP paper will be on hand for purchase if you do not have any. Extra brushes and palettes will be available to use if needed.

Suggested materials list provided if you wish to purchase your own supplies before the workshop.

Margaret Dwyer holds a BFA and MFA in visual art. Her thesis work focused on trauma and its effect on women and creativity. This continued with an on going study of how the unconscious processes trauma. She works with a variety of mediums, but her favorite is watercolor.

Her paintings have been recognized in numerous juried national and international exhibitions and have been published in fine art books and magazines that include: Splash, America’s Best Watercolors - North Light Books - How Did You Paint That? - International Artist Books American Artist Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art Magazinen and Manhattan Arts Magazine.

Come explore “cereal box collagraphs,” though any recycled packaging will do. The magic of inking and wiping the plate and printing on damp paper = collagraph love! All materials and tools for this workshop will be provided. This is such a fun exploration! NO previous experience is necessary, AND experienced printmakers are welcomed!

Please bring a bagged lunch; homemade gluten free cookies will be provided.

The workshop will be taught by Diane St. Jean, resident printmaker at the Art Center and member of The Boston Printmakers.

Are you interested in learning more about screen printing or wanting to further develop your screen printing ideas and techniques? Dover printmaker Bill Mitchell will guide you in exploring the history of the process and basic techniques to get you started. In this workshop we will learn how to paint directly on the screen with Speedball drawing fluid and Speedball screen filler to create a permanent silkscreen stencil that can be utilized to print ink directly on paper or fabric.  Students are welcome to bring a  simple sketch idea no larger than 5x7 to help prepare their screen. The class will provide all materials to use, but an apron or old clothes is recommended. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.

Material/Supplies students should bring to class: sketch ideas, apron or old clothes

Altars offer sacred space for us to visit each day and make offerings of devotion to theloved ones in our lives – those who have passed and those still with us. Many cultures use altars throughout the year or on special days to remember those who have passed and remind them that we have not forgotten them.

In this workshop, we will talk about altars from other parts of the world and religions to see how they are traditionally created. Johanna will guide you through using traditional box making techniques to build our altars. Then, we’ll talk about what yours might include like pictures and symbols of your loved one to favorite objects that were treasured in their life.

As we create these altars with love and remembrance, you are welcome to bring a story to share (optional) about your beloved animal or human. Hopefully, the piece you create will bring you peace as you display it and use it.

Beginners as well as experienced artists are welcome to take the workshop.

Are you interested in learning more about screen printing or wanting to further develop your screen printing ideas and techniques? Dover printmaker Bill Mitchell will guide you in exploring the history of the process and basic techniques to get you started. In this workshop we will learn how to paint directly on the screen with Speedball drawing fluid and Speedball screen filler to create a permanent silkscreen stencil that can be utilized to print ink directly on paper or fabric.  Students are welcome to bring a  simple sketch idea no larger than 5x7 to help prepare their screen. The class will provide all materials to use, but an apron or old clothes is recommended. The workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.

Material/Supplies students should bring to class: sketch ideas, apron or old clothes