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Artists Association of Nantucket
ART CLASSES EVENTS

Course Description

Dive into the limitless possibilities of this dynamic medium! Students will experiment with the materials and learn foundational methods & essential techniques, explore color families and begin to build your signature color palette. Through a series of exercises, you will attune to a visual rhythm and discover the spirit of the brush. Experimenting with composition and varied subjects, you will learn how to adapt to the opportunities and challenges that arise from combining your observations and imagination. You will simply enjoy the process of learning strategies for your growth and bringing your vision to life.

AAN is able to provide scholarships/tuition aid through the Wellness Through the Creative Arts Program. This program is made possible through funding from the Town of Nantucket Human Services Department. For questions or assistance please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education

Additionally AAN is able to provide scholarship for seniors 60+. This opportunity is made possible through funding from the Arts Foundation for Cape Cod & the Nantucket Cultural Council. For questions or assistance please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

All materials included in tuition.

Watercolor Explorations, 18+

Leyah Jensen Marshall

Leyah holds a BFA Honors degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. Studies in fine art have taken her worldwide, from acclaimed institutions like the Danish Design School and Pacific Northwest College of Art to Artist Residencies in India, Haiti, and Nepal. She is the recipient of distinguished awards ranging from a National Gold Medal in Art & Design (VICA) to New York Book Show 1st place winners and #1 bestselling pop-ups (New York Times). Locally she is a recipient of the Chase Plein-Air Award, and enjoys sharing her broad fluency in art mediums through teaching while working as a fine artist and children’s book creator in Nantucket.
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