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Spring Open Studio

     Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2008 will mark my annual Spring Open Studio. I have completed and framed 20 new Watercolors and 15 small oil paintings. In addition there are several medium sized pastels and oil paintings for your viewing pleasure.

     I welcome the opportunity to see my friends and patrons  in this charming residence and studio located in the historic district of Gurleyville in Storrs, CT., just East of UCONN. Most local residents remember this building as the Button Box Antiques Shoppe, or as a button factory before that.

Classes

     Ongoing: Each and every Tuesday is a walk-in Open Studio class offering 3 hours of instruction in any medium for $25.00. My morning session is from 9:00 till Noon, and the afternoon session is from 1:30 - 4:30.

   At this time I have no other classes available at my studio as I am currently serving as Resident Artist for the New Britain Museum of American Art, and am building classes for the second week of May through the Glastonbury art Guild, and W/C classes through the Mansfield Sr. Center.

    I am planning and exhibiting in a benefit sale Mothers' Day Weekend (May 10 and 11) at Holiday Mall in Storrs to benefit Hockanum Greenhouse. Featured will be several artisans selling small works and craft as well as flowers and plants for Mothers day.

Please feel free to email me at fentonriver@charter.net

or phone my studio: 860-429-1929.

Private instruction is available by request @ $30.00 /hour, or $25.00/hour for two or more hours.



 
Watercolor - All Levels

Let's take the mystery out of watercolor, the most naturally expressive of all mediums. First we will discuss the papers, paint brands and brushes recommended for best results. You will then be treated to a demonstration, illustrating how to plan your layout and painting, how to load your brush so you can "float" your color for the most saturated, fresh and vibrant painting. Working from plants and still life, and with a minimum of stress we will discover how to control this magical medium.

Oil Painting - All Levels

A fundamental approach to oil painting, guaranteed to improve your ability to paint. Discover your potential in an atmosphere that promotes growth and inspires confidence. Each six-week session begins with a discussion of materials and an energetic demonstration, explaining the when and why as the painting develops. Emphasis is placed on simplifying or "massing" shapes, seeing the light and dark of each subject, and those elusive ingredients that make a beautiful painting possible.

OPEN STUDIO: Tuesday Mornings 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Ongoing: $20.00

Bring your own project for individual advice and instruction. Any medium.


*Supplies are available from the studio if desired.



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