December 23, 2018

Great New Programs and Classes at the Marblehead Arts Association in 2019

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Register Now! All Levels Welcome!
Call 781-631-2608 or contact: info@marbleheadarts.org

Drawing/Painting Intensives with Tereza Swanda

Saturdays 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
January 12, February 16 and March 16

$75 each date members/$90 non members/$85 YMCA members*

All levels welcome, 4 students minimum, 12 students maximum
Please visit our calendar listing for more information on this class and the instructor.


Fearless Pastel Painting with Janet Schwartz

Saturdays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 
4 classes sessions
$125 members / Non-members: $150/$140 YMCA members*

All levels welcome, 4 students minimum, 12 students maximum.
Please visit our calendar listing for more information on this class and the instructor.


Adventures in Watercolor with Elaine Caliri Daly

Wednesdays – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
January 30, February 6, 13, 20 & 27

5 classes sessions
$125 members / $150 Non-members /$140 YMCA members*

All levels welcome, 7 students maximum
Please visit our calendar listing for more information on this class, materials list and the instructor.


Nantucket Basket Weaving with Patti DiCarlo Baker

Wednesdays – 6 to 8  pm
January 16 & 30
$90 members/$100 non members/$55 materials fee

For beginners and experienced basket weavers, 8 students maximum. Please visit our calendar listing for more information on this class, materials list and the instructor.


Life Drawing Drop-In

Life Drawing

For up to date schedule, please visit our calendar page; click here.

Members: $12/class | Non-members: $15/class

Exercise and refine your art skills the classic way by drawing from a nude model. Sessions are open to all, regardless of one’s level of experience. Bring your medium of choice and a drop cloth, if working with paints. A limited number of easels are available. Please note: Please be prompt. Due to weekend foot traffic, the door will be locked after 9:30 am. Latecomers please call Dorothy on her cell.

Extra Monitors are needed: Sign up here.Contact: Dorothy at gotmercury@verizon.net or Margie at mdetkin@comcast.net


Portrait Sessions Drop-In

Ellen Grandpre Portrait Red

Ongoing Tuesdays – 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Ballroom Gallery

For up to date scheduling, please visit our calendar page; click here.
Members: $10/class | Non-members: $12/class (new rate starting 2019)
 A clothed model will be available each week. Bring your medium of choice and a drop cloth if working with paints. A limited number of easels are available.

We are also looking for models to pose and will be paying $45 for the three hour session. There is no need for previous experience modeling.

Extra Monitors are needed: Sign up here.

Contact: Rickey Schwed : schwed.ink@gmail.com

Registration deadline: week prior for each class 
Payment due upon registration; all unpaid registrations will be wait listed.
Call 781-631-2608 to register or contact: info@marbleheadarts.org


The Wizard of Oz Meets Modern Artists- Elementary Ages 6-8
Stephanie Krauss Verdun – Instructor

Mondays, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm,
Dates for 2019 TBD, please call 781-631-2608 if interested.

$125 members/$150 non-members/$140 YMCA members* $30 Matl’s Fee

Students can explore a variety of mediums while being inspired by various famous artists and themes. Each week will be a different project. Minimum 4 students, Maximum 6 students. Please visit our 2018 calendar listing for more information on this class and the instructor.


Mixed Media Art – Preteens Ages 8-12
Patti O’Hare Williams – Instructor

Tuesdays, 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Dates for 2019 TBD, please call 781-631-2608 if interested.

$125 members/$150 non-members/$140 YMCA members* $30 Matl’s Fee

Projects will include acrylic painting on foam board, paper mâché and drawing with an emphasis on exploring the student’s individual process. Demonstrations and short critiques provide encouragement, guidance and confidence. All levels, Minimum 4 students, Maximum 6 students. Please visit our 2018 calendar listing for more information on this class and the instructor.


Painting and Drawing- A Basic Foundation – Teens Ages 13 and up
Patti O’Hare Williams – Instructor

Thursdays, 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
Dates for 2019 TBD, please call 781-631-2608 if interested.

$125 members/$150 non-members/$140 YMCA members* $30 Matl’s Fee

The use of compositions, basic drawing principles and an understanding of values will be taught. Students will be encouraged to push themselves and explore new methods. Instruction includes how to create artwork off an electronic device without using an app, mixing colors with a limited palette and the tools used in building a good painting. All levels, Minimum 4 students, Maximum 6 students. Please visit our  2018 calendar listing for more information on this class and the instructor.

NOTE: YMCA rates are applicable only to members of the Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA