Inside the Artist's Studio
The Nuts and Bolts of the St.Joseph's Mural Commission
A blog post by Jennie Traill Schaeffer
Detail of the Crucifixion Window in-progress
The mural for St. Joseph's Regional School is well under way with the talented hands and eyes of Jennie Traill Schaeffer at the wheel, or brush in this case. In her most recent blog post, Jennie gives us a behind the scenes look at the inner workings, inspiration, and more of the mural.
To read the complete blog post and see more of the mural at St. Joseph's click here.
TraillWorks is offering a variation on last summer's successful Flex-Schedule. The
summer session will still offer the same individualized instruction
TraillWorks is known for, with small classes and projects geared towards
individual interests. This is also a great opportunity for high school
students to jump-start or fine-tune their portfolios.
The
summer session will be 8 weeks in length. Our flex schedule allows for
vacation time during your busy summer. Choose at minimum, a
single month at $125 (does not need to be used consecutively), a single month with
weekly sessions at $35 added on as your schedule permits, or purchase the full
two months $220 (all 8 weeks). A registration fee applies to cover materials.
To learn more about lessons at TraillWorks visit our web site www.traillworks.com or give us a call at 973-383-1307.
Fridays, July 13th - August 31st 9:30-11:30am
Take your art outside and get some fresh air this summer. TraillWorks'
own, Jennie Traill Schaeffer, will guide you throughout the summer in
getting comfortable with painting en plein air. Using watercolor as the
medium of focus, students will explore constructing paintings of
landscapes on location. We'll explore both zooming in
and out of the landscape; capturing details of nature and larger scenes
or impressions. A list of painting spots will be handed out and
determined for each week's session, the first starting at TraillWorks,
painting on Spring Street.
New Student Work
The students
are a fountain of creativity and it shows in all the work they do. They
have so much creativity in fact that we have a hard time keeping up with
sharing it all with you. Below are just a few examples of their work.
"Not Just Glue" ©2012 Carin Cali
"Spiraling" ©2012 Joan Najarian
"Charcoal Bust" ©2012 Pat Whittle
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Contemporary Landscapes
June 23rd - August 19th
Opening Reception - July 14th, 5-8pm
This exhibit speaks to the expanding importance of the landscape genre & the growing desire artists have to document the environment. Through unique personal visions, ten artists bring the outside world into the gallery space.
Participating Artists:
Chris Chappell, Kate Childs, Brenda Decker, Janet Howard Fatta, Jane Koeck, Karin Lowney-Seed, Amanda Gordon Miller
, David Ohlerking, Jennie Traill Schaeffer, & James F. Williams
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Paint Newton: Discover Plein Air Painting
July 14th, 12-5pm
coinciding with
Contemporary Landscapes Opening Reception
July 14th, 5-8pm
"Baltic Sea" ©2012 James F. Williams
Join us for a day of Plein Air Painting on Spring Street and a night of fun,
food and art at TraillWorks. From 12-5pm artists are invited to set up easels on Spring Street and paint what they see! Walk around,learn about the plein air process and watch Spring Street be transformed into a work of art before your eyes. Sales are permitted.
Then, from 5-8pm, relax with TraillWorks at the opening reception of Contemporary Landscapes, our summer exhibit featuring ten artists and their vision of the world around them. Meet featured artists and enjoy drinks provided by TraillWorks and refreshments, thanks in part to our "Art Partner", The Plaza.
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Upcoming Events At TraillWorks
Tuesdays @ TraillWorks
Ongoing Weekly Figure Drawing Open Studio
Tuesdays 7-9:30pm
**There will be no Figure Drawing Studio on Tuesday July 3rd**
Silk Painting Workshop with Phylis Barfoot
July 29th, 10-3pm
Veteran Artist, Phylis Barfoot, invites you to join her for her first workshop at TraillWorks. Explore the process and techniques of silk painting in this beginner and intermediate focused workshop. You will leave the workshop with a representational painting using the serti technique and an abstract scarf.
This class will run from 10am to 3pm and welcomes beginner and intermediate artists. These hours include set up, design, painting, cleaning up and a break for lunch. Please bring your own lunch.
Workshop Fees:
Early Bird (until midnight on June30th): $135
Regular Registration: $145
Fees include a $20 materials charge to cover the silk fabric, scarf, dyes and several other supplies Phylis will provide for your use during the workshop.
Deadline is midnight on July 24th
Spring Street Happenings
Newton Farmer's Market
June - October 2012
Eat and shop locally this summer with the Summer Farmer's Market on Spring Street every Tuesday 11-2pm! Opening June 5th and sponsored by the Foodshed Alliance local vendors will bring you the freshest fruits, vegetables, farm fresh eggs, farm raised meats and poultry, fresh baked goods, flowers, cheeses, locally prepared foods, unique artisan handmade crafts and much, much more.
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