Events

COVID-19 Announcement

Due to COVID-19 my instruction schedule is fluid. I am currently teaching on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in Marshfield, MA and Kingston, MA. I may need to resume offering a Tuesday and/or Wednesday Drop-In 9:00-12:00 class in my studio as long as it is safe…or switch to Zoom classes if needed. Thank you for your patience while I navigate how to best serve my students and classes.  See the COVID-19 Guidelines link. (written fall of 2021)

Oil Painting for the Beginner to the Intermediate and Beyond (Adults) –  2021

Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (6 week sessions)-

Location: North River Arts Society, 157 Old Main Street, Marshfield, MA
Starts: September 21
Ends: October 26, 2021
Registration: 781- 837- 8091, northriverarts@gmail.com, https://www.northriverarts.org/events-and-shows

Fee: $195 (members) $240 (non-members) (plus $28 supply fee if needed or desired)

I approach teaching with each student individually, so they can paint freely, at their own level, and paint a subject (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, interior, etc. from life and/or from a photograph) befitting their skills and needs. This allows a class for all skill levels. I talk with each student new to painting before taking their first class to get a feel for what he or she would like to accomplish. This enables me to help guide his or her own unique creative strategies. Students who have no background in painting I sometimes recommend one or two private classes with me before jumping into a six week session. If this isn’t feasible I ask for patience particularly on the first day. (please contact the North River Art Association with your email and phone # if you don’t have any background in painting, so I can connect with you at least one week before class)

For each session there is an optional assignment or challenge for those students who would like more direction and/or to discover a new technique. Often the class works on diverse paintings with a few participating in the assignment/challenge. The class doesn’t run with a point A to point B style, although each session focuses on learning the basics of oil painting materials, foundations of color theory, color mixing, composition, and critique with individual demos catering to a style the student is trying to foster. Class can also be used to learn helpful tips and techniques to help promote your art professionally. The classes are sprinkled with beginners, intermediates, and beyond students. Each class contains a relaxed, supportive, and encouraging atmosphere enabling the student to find a distinctive pathway to oil painting. All supplies will be provided or bring your own supplies if you prefer.

12 student maximum

Questions: Call 781-837-7982 or email Laura at: Laura@LTryonJennings.com

Note on 2021-2022 Winter/Spring Sessions

Due to COVID-19 my schedule needs to be fluid. I may need to resume offering a Drop-In Tuesday and/or Wednesday 9:00-12:00 class in my studio as long as it is safe. I may switch to Zooming classes if needed.  Thank you for your patience while I navigate how to best serve my students and classes.  

Oil Painting Workshop With a Twist (Adults) – 2021

Reawaken Your Creative Soul and Learn to Paint – For the Beginner or Intermediate

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (6 week sessions)

Location: Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center, 4 Elm Street, Kingston, MA 02364
Starts: September 22, 2021
Ends: October 27, 2021
Registration: call 781-936-8068 or on line at www.hopefloatswellness.org/events/ (Vaccinations mandatory) Class is full. Call to be on a waiting list.

Fee: $198 (plus $28 supply fee if needed)
For more information: call 781-936-8068 or on line at www.hopefloatswellness.org  Questions about the class call Laura 781-837-7982 or email Laura@LTryonJennings.com

Tap into an extraordinary resource: the vibrant, vital force of your own creative character in a nurturing, encouraging, and safe environment and discover your distinctive path to oil painting. You only need bring the willingness to give up any attachment to feeling you have no talent or creativity. The focus of this workshop is to enjoy the creative experience and self nurturing qualities oil painting can provide to your soul. It offers a unique blend of learning the basics of oil painting materials, foundations of color theory, color mixing, composition and working with the flow of the creative process to awaken creative spirit, remember playfulness, and open a fuller expression of authentic self by nurturing your essence. Artist Jennings approaches teaching each student individually, so they can paint freely, at their own level, and paint a subject (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, interior, etc. from life and/or from a photograph) befitting their skills and needs. The workshop can be used as a vehicle for expression, playing with paint, learning the techniques of oil painting, and/or to have instructional oil painting, which means you truly can be a beginner, intermediate, or simply get a feel for oil painting. All supplies will be provided or bring your own supplies if you prefer.

There will be a still life set up. If you choose to paint a still life bringing a camera is helpful. Please feel free to bring in any photographs or other props if preferred. Simply playing with the paint is perfectly okay as well.

Oil Painting for the Beginner to the Intermediate and Beyond (Adults) – TBD

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (6 week sessions) Hope to resume 6 week sessions in 2022

Location: Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury, MA
Starts: Museum is planning on re-opening in April 2022. Please check back for dates.
Ends: Check back for dates
Registration: Registration recommended
Fee: $198 (plus $28 supply fee)

Call 781-837-7982 or email Laura at: Laura@LTryonJennings.com

Drop-In Oil Painting Class and Private Mentor/Consulting

I’m currently offering a summer Drop-In Oil Painting Class (see below for details) and one on one Private Mentor/Consulting sessions for either 30 or 60 minutes depending on your desire. Mentor/Consulting tends to be more of a discussion about the work (e.g. working through a struggle, critique, strategizing, process, studio set up, art and business, etc.). It can be designed for any needs. It’s generally not painting time, other than maybe to paint something specific, to feel more confident moving forward, or to learn a particular technique. This can be designed for each individual as a private lesson as well. How does it work? Depending on your technical skills… either email or text me photos of your painting(s) 24 hours ahead of time. If meeting in person is not possible we can talk on the phone and discuss your work or connect virtually.  Please contact me if interested. Laura@LTryonJennings.com

Mentor/Consulting Fee: 1 hour -$60, 3/4 hour -$45, 1/2 hour -$30

Summer and/or COVID -19 Drop-In Oil Painting Class for the Beginner to the Intermediate and Beyond (ages 15 to adults) 2021

Wednesday Drop-In

Location: LTJ’s Studio, 1079 Ferry Street, Marshfield, MA
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (unless noted)
Dates: Wednesdays- Summer dates will be posted spring of 2022.  (Depending on COVID-19 guidelines I may resume to Drop-In classes. Please bear with me due to our fluid situation) Please check back.
Fee: $40 plus ($5 supply fee if needed)
Registration or more information: Call 781-837-7982 or email Laura at Laura@LTryonJennings.com

Drop-In classes works like this…
You can lock in your dates ahead of time or let me know the Monday before class if you’re going to make it (this ensures the class won’t be over crowded and on the other spectrum, that it will run, or if you wake up in the mood to paint you can email or call me between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to see if the class will be held (as I need a certain number to run the class) and to be sure there’s room. Bring in whatever it is you’d like to paint. e.g. items for a still life, photo, or set up to do an interior, paint the ocean view, etc. If you can’t decide bring in a couple of options and we can talk about the possibilities! This is a very casual and encouraging class with each student working on their own unique painting. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your own supplies if you prefer. If you have never painted before please call me ahead of time, so we can chat how I can best guide you. 781-837-7982

My studio can accommodate 9 students safely. I have air purifiers and windows open at least a crack depending on the weather. Mask wearing is mandatory.

There are two studios: 

Downstairs Studio: There are six stations set up six feet apart.

Upstairs Studio: There are two stations eight feet apart. There’s also one separate singular station set up off the kitchen.

Expressive Art Workshops

I periodically run expressive arts workshops at Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center, 4 Elm Street, Kingston, MA 02364 or my Marshfield, MA studio. Check back for dates or gather a group together and arrange a date. More details can be found on my Expressive Arts page.

Contact me to check on current dates.
To register or for more information: call 781-837-7982 or email Laura@LTryonJennings.com

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