Workshops and Demonstrations on Rocky Neck

A vital aspect of the Rocky Neck Art Colony is our outreach to the community through classes, workshops and demonstrations. Anchored as it is by the new Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, the colony looks to offer many different kinds of learning experiences this summer. Perhaps one of these scenarios sound familiar to you:

I’d love to go back to school for art, but I can’t find the time.
I need to do something to reinvigorate my art practice.
My vacation would be more rewarding if I could take a painting class.
I’d like to see the kids do more than go to the beach.

Scroll through our workshop and demonstration list and see if one of our offerings fits your unique set of circumstances. When you enroll, you become part of one of the oldest working art colonies in North America and take part in a proud tradition of making art surrounded by a community of artists. To get an application or to ask questions, please contact:workshops@rockyneckartcolony.org.

New Activities at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

A number of artists have designed workshops and lectures for the Cultural Center lower-level studio space that will take place starting in April. While this is not a complete list of all activities at the Center, we want to share the following workshop information. Currently each instructor will be organizing their own workshop and so your participation will be arranged only through them. Please, do not contact the Center to sign up.

All workshops are held at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Observational Drawing: Structure and Expression with Gabrielle Barzaghi,

A six-week workshop beginning Tuesday, May 28, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Gabrielle Barzaghi

Drawing basics such as mapping, structural line, composition, and mark making will be covered. You will learn to observe very carefully and to create volume and space with both line and value. How formal elements convey meaning and emotion will be a primary topic. The class will be flexible to allow for a variety of skill levels. Experienced participants may choose to work in a self-directed manner. The goal of this class is to help you draw with accuracy and confidence. Easels are provided, however students must bring their own drawing boards. A supply list will be provided.
Artist and educator Gabrielle Barzaghi is a Senior Lecturer at New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University and has taught college level drawing since 1980. You may see her work at www.gabriellebarzaghi.com.
Cost: RNAC members $300, Non-members $330 (Min. enrollment 5 people, max. 8)
To sign up or for more information, contact Gabrielle Barzaghi at gb@gabriellebarzaghi.com

Oil Painting on Cape Ann With Lully Schwartz

June 12-14, 9 am - 1 pm

This three-day oil painting workshop with Lully Schwartz is designed to teach painting students how to compose and capture content, light and color while enhancing individual style. Join Lully at historic Rocky Neck “the art colony” for on-site oil painting and art review. Artists will meet at the Cultural Center for in depth art studies and venture outdoors to paint. This workshop is designed for artists of all levels and is limited to ten students for the optimal experience and individually guided instruction. Included in this workshop is the opportunity to view significant works of art through Lully’s contemporary and historical art presentations.

Lully Schwartz is known for mentoring artists through her North Shore Atelier program. As a teaching artist, Lully is a graduate of the Boston Museum School and Mount Ida College. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her work in oil painting and drawing and in August 2012, she was a “visiting artist” at the Goetemann Studio space on Rocky Neck, Gloucester. Visit her website at www.lullyschwartz.com. View her video at http://www.lullyschwartz.com/Video.html

Cost: $285

To reserve a space, contact Lully Schwartz, 978 388-3007 or info@lullyschwartz.com

Pastel Workshop With Gabrielle Barzaghi,

July 19, 20 and 21, 10 am - 3 pm

Bananas This is an intensive three-day workshop that explores traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing with chalk pastels. There will be an ongoing conversation about color (observed and expressive), formal and technical drawing concerns, and meaning and metaphor as it relates to our work. There will be demos, critiques, and lots of one-on-one attention. Participants should have basic drawing skills.

Artist and Educator Gabrielle Barzaghi is a Senior Lecturer at New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University and has taught college level drawing since 1980. You may see her work at www.gabriellebarzaghi.com

Cost: RNAC members $300, Non-members $330

Details: Minimum enrollment 5 people, maximum 8. A supply list will be provided. Students must bring their own easels and drawing boards.

To sign up or for more information, contact Gabrielle Barzaghi at gb@gabriellebarzaghi.com

Self-Portrait Drawing: Structure and Expression with Gabrielle Barzaghi

August 9, 10, & 11, 10 am - 3 pm

Self Portrait The Latin for portrait, “portrahere”, means “to draw forth and reveal”. The self-portrait is a powerful subject, making it the perfect vehicle for exploring both subjective and objective approaches to image making. This three-day workshop will give you an understanding of skull structure, proportion, and facial anatomy. The goal is to produce a series of observational and expressive drawings that describe character and likeness, as well as a sense of the other more elusive inner self.

There will be an ongoing conversation about color, formal and technical drawing concerns, and meaning and metaphor as it relates to our work. There will be demos, critiques, and lots of one-on-one attention. The class structure will be flexible to allow for a variety of skill levels. Participants must have basic drawing skills.