Learn from Lynne

Rewarding and Accessible Classes for All Levels

Have you ever wanted to paint, but felt that something was holding you back? Have you been meaning to get back into painting after a long hiatus? Are you an artist stuck in a rut, or experiencing a block?

ADULT PAINTING CLASSES!
No Experience Necessary!

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***VACCINATION PROOF REQUIRED!

My classes are perfect for beginners, intermediates and professional artists alike. Creating a very supportive environment, I take you through a painting step-by-step. I have a unique method of teaching color theory and how to build a painting in a fun and effective way. I also do painting demonstrations throughout the process for the group and each individual, explaining visually how to solve problems or create different effects. Class size is small to give lots of individual attention.

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

This summer I am offering 3 separate weekend-long workshops. You can sign up for 1, 2, or all 3!!! Each weekend will be a different focus. These classes will be held inside my air-conditioned studio at 1 Cottage Street, Easthampton. The classes will run for 6 hours each day, which will include time for discussions, critiques, lunch and coffee breaks. If the weather is nice we can eat outside next to the Nashawannuck Pond, which overlooks beautiful Mt. Tom.

WORKSHOP 1
Green, Green, Green!

Summer is all about green. Learn how to mix different greens to break up the monotony of all one color in the landscape. Using acrylic paint we will do color mixing drills to learn to control and push greens in different ways to to create depth and interest in your paintings.

This class will include a slide talk, practice exercises, and culminate in a final painting on canvas.

All levels welcome!

Class sizes are limited for individual attention.

June 21-22
10am-4pm both days

Tution: $325
*Free materials if you sign up before 5/20

Summer Breeze, acrylic on Canvas © Lynne Adams

WORKSHOP 2
Painting Nature with Nature!

Use pieces of nature in your artwork. They can be used as tools for applying paint, or attached to your paintings as collage elements.

Natural found object from outside: twigs, leaves, grasses, branches bark, moss, rocks, etc., can be great for making marks and applying paint, and fun for creating texture and spontaneity.

All levels welcome!

Class sizes are limited for individual attention.

July 19-20
10am-4pm both days

Tution: $325
*Materials list sent upon registration.

Nature Paints Itself, mixed media on paper © Lynne Adams

WORKSHOP 3
Mixed Media in the Contemporary Landscape!

Play, experiment, loosen up, have FUN, then make sense of it all, pulling composition together to make a statement.

Explore the mixed media world using many different tools and materials to give you unlimited creativity and freedom of expression. In this class we will do exercises to learn how to create various effects of texture, depth, transparency, and mark-making. There will be discussion about ways to “abstract” the landscape, bringing it into the contemporary realm. 

This class will include a slide talk, practice exercises, and culminate in a final painting on canvas, panel, or paper (your choice).

All levels welcome!

Class sizes are limited for individual attention.

August 16-17
10am-4pm both days

Tution: $325
*Free materials if you sign up before 5/20

Pink Fog, mixed media on paper, © Lynne Adams

Plein Air Paint Out!
Quabbin Reservoir

Paint the landscape directly from life! Spend all day experiencing and observing our beautiful valley. I’ve chosen Quabbin Reservoir at the Quabbin Park, Ware, MA. You will be able to paint on the water’s edge looking at beautiful summer reflections and distant mountains and islands. This painting class is for painters with some painting experience to advanced students.

I will start the day with demonstrations of how to build a painting in acrylics. I will discuss color mixing, design, focal point, color harmony, paint application, brushwork, narrowing down a subject, etc. Then painters will choose a location and set up and work on their own painting.

Class size is limited so that I can give each student lots of individual attention. Students must bring their own field easel and art supplies. If you don’t have an easel, Jerry’s Artorama has a really good deals. I will put the link on the materials list. Alternatively, I have 3 easels which can be rented for $10/day, 1st come, 1st served.

August 23, 10am-4pm
RAINDATE: Aug 24 

Tution: $175
*Materials and supplies not included. I’ll email you a list upon registration.

View from a Quabbin beach

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FALL WEEKLY CLASSES

Beginning in September I will resume weekly 5 week classes. You may choose the morning class or evening class. See dates below…

Use the subject of landscape as an excuse to learn color theory, brushwork, and helpful techniques to create beautiful paintings with ease! Beginners will be surprised how quickly they can complete a painting, and more experienced artists will learn ways to paint more effectively, bringing their skills to the next level.

EARLY FALL CLASSES
Palette Knife Techniques

Celebrate the joys of paint!

Learn easy and fun methods to create great effects in acrylics with a palette knife.

In this workshop we will do exercises to discover alternative ways to paint trees, rocks, clouds, grass, etc. After becoming comfortable with the application of paint with a knife, students will then work on building a final project on canvas board or primed wood panels. One can follow along with the teacher step-by-step, or work more independently if they have some knife experience. Photo references are provided.

Things you will learn:

  1. How to handle a palette knife
  2. How to apply and manipulate paint to achieve different textures and layers
  3. Mark-making techniques
  4. How to enhance color and interest using complements
  5. Blending wet-on-wet


BONUS: Tuition will include a video that I made on this specific class. So, if you miss a class you can watch and paint using the video. Or you can practice at home what we learned in class and get to rewind!

Morning Class (FULL!, please let me know if you’d like to be on the waiting list)
Sept. 9-Oct. 7
10am-12:30pm

Evening Class (FULL!, please let me know if you’d like to be on the waiting list)
Sept. 9-Oct. 7
6pm-8:30pm

Tution: $325
*Materials and supplies not included. I’ll email you a list upon registration.

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  • Lynne Adams, with her calm compassionate manner, breaks down the painting experience into a joyful process–clear, simple, and rewarding.

    Barbara J. Accomplished Artist

  • I have always maintained that I cannot draw and therefore never attempted to paint. However, using this method, I was astonished that I painted a landscape scene from one of my vacation photos within two hours and everyone that has seen it loves it.

    George S. 1st Time Painter

  • This is my third session with Lynne on the adventure of discovering the exciting world of painting. I have learned so much from her about painting landscapes. She has a very clear way of explaining color theory, mixing colors, interpreting the landscape and how to transfer it to the canvas. I have completed several good (in my opinion) paintings that people seem to enjoy. She creates a light, happy atmosphere and encourages conversation about each others interpretation of the common subject. She answers questions about her much admired paintings. Thus we learn how to accomplish a desired effect. She brings a lot of energy along with her extensive knowledge to the class. People will learn much from her along with having a very enjoyabe and memorable experience.

    Pat R. Artist, 2nd Year of taking Art Classes

  • This class sounded really fascinating, but as the time approached I began to feel really anxious. I knew that I could draw fairly well, but the idea of painting always seemed out of my realm of possibilities. But within minutes after the class began, my confidence began to grow exponentially and I came away with a painting I could hardly believe was mine, after only two hours! Lynne is a wonderful teacher--gentle, encouraging, competent. I’m inspired now to continue painting!

    Carolee S. 1st Time Painter

No experience necessary! Unleash your creative self and start that brush going! In this workshop you will learn to paint shadows on snow. This is a step-by-step class, in which you will follow along with the teacher and come home with a finished painting. Participants will build their painting skills in a supportive and fun environment, giving them a foundation to continue on their artistic journey.

Join me for a day in my studio for the following workshop.

Tuition: $150, all materials included
Time: 9:30am-3pm

January 20 – Paint Shadows on Snow

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