North River Arts Society

Open Studio

Start
Friday, September 19, 2025
End
Friday, May 15, 2026
Schedule
33 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

Looking for more space to spread out and work on a project? Or maybe you want to work amongst other artists to feel inspired and get some helpful feedback on your work. Join other local artists any time between 9am-12pm, for Open Studio. Please pay $10 cash at the door. Bring all supplies you need to use, NRAS has easels available.

No registration, drop in only, cash or check.

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Wednesday Early Release Day ArtCamp - Winter 2026

Start
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
End
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Schedule
10 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
4

During the three 10-week sessions, students in grades 1-5 will enrich their artistic expressions in a fun and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable expressing their unique talents to create works of art. Students will work with a wide variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more. Art from the world’s varied cultures and the contributions of major artists will serve as inspiration.

Register siblings for a discount! At registration, add additional children as "guests" and register siblings for discounted price of $220/each.

About the Instructor: Arbrenne Valle

Arbrenne got her BA from UMass Amherst in Theatre and her MA in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University. She spent 5 years teaching first grade at South Shore Charter. Now she spends her time chasing around her toddler and painting during his nap times.

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Monday Craft Night Open Studio

Start
Monday, December 01, 2025
End
Monday, May 11, 2026
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

No registration required – all are welcome! $10 cash only

Looking for a creative way to kick off your week? Join us every Monday night at North River Arts Society for Drop-In Craft Night! Bring your own project—whether it’s knitting, sketching, embroidery, sewing, collage, or any craft you're working on—and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space to create alongside fellow makers.

All skill levels are welcome. This is an informal, social night perfect for getting inspired, sharing ideas, and making progress on whatever you're into. Come solo or with friends—stay the whole time or just pop in!

This group is open to all ages, levels, skills and crafts.

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2025 Marshfield High School Art Exhibit

Start
Thursday, December 11, 2025
End
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield, MA

Marshfield High School Art Exhibit

We’re thrilled to collaborate with the talented students and faculty of the Marshfield High School Art Department once again to showcase an inspiring collection of photography, sculpture, and fine art.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the creativity and imagination of these young artists! The exhibit opens Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-8PM and will remain open during gallery hours through December 23.

Gallery Hours:

Mondays - Thursdays, 9am -1pm

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MinniYogi & NRAS: Mindful Artists

When
Sunday, December 21, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
Spaces left
11

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Join us for yoga and artwork at North River Art Society! Ages 3+

This is a super fun program designed to teach children the basics of mindfulness, meditation and movement. We’ll be using provided materials to make crafts for our yoga story flow lead by yoga instructor, Chrissy Sullivan.

We’ll also be learning helpful breathwork techniques to calm our nervous systems at any age! Each class will have an educational theme and will include partner and group poses, easy alignment tips and some singing and dancing!

To register a sibling: please add a "guest" at registration for discounted price.

Chrissy is a certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor with an additional specialization in youth and mindfulness. She has two beautiful babies who can often be found flowing beside her. Ever since she was a child herself, Chrissy has been drawn to a more spiritual and artistic way of life. She is greatly influenced by her grandmother, a lifelong montessori teacher and her great aunt, a Harvard professor and yoga guru. As a true nurturer, Chrissy has always been drawn to helping others. She believes it’s so important to start with our youth. If we can teach children the basic principles of yoga and how to calm their own central nervous systems we can directly benefit their lives and our communities as a whole. Chrissy created MinniYogi in 2020, a carefully curated yoga program for children and caregivers of all ages. The program includes flashcards which teach the child and caregiver the basics of yoga and meditation and how to apply them to everyday life. Chrissy incorporates the cards in all of her classes. Come join us for lots of silliness and learning! Because children learn best when having fun!

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Intro to Sewing with Olivia Harvey

Start
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
End
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
0

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In this 6-week class, students will learn the basics of clothing construction, from threading and using their sewing machines to reading patterns and sewing garments from start to finish. This class is perfect for those who are complete beginners or have a few simple sewing projects under their belts and would like to learn more. Prior students are also welcome!

This class is open to adults and high school students, please contact the office with any questions at northriverarts@gmail.com.

Materials List:

Sewing machine (North River will have a few machines for students to share if you do not have your own machine.)
Fabric scissors
Pins
Seam ripper
Soft measuring tape
Pencils/sketchbook
After students learn the basics, they will be asked to purchase a simple pattern and fabric for a project

Olivia Harvey is an avid sewist and upcycler who first learned how to sew as a kid right here at NRAS with Brooke Stanton — and she hasn’t stopped since! Along with making and embellishing her own clothes, Olivia also sells her upcycled creations through her online shop OHpleeze. She believes that everyone should learn how to sew because it makes life (and your closet) a lot more interesting!

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Landscape Oil Painting with Ann Musto

Start
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
End
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
157 old main street marshfield hills
Spaces left
7

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Continue to study landscape in oils on Wednesday evenings or join the group!

This class is for intermediate students, and will focus on the studio landscape process using a cartoon composition and a layered approach to painting in oils.

We will attempt to complete two paintings in the six weeks, with some work to be done at home between classes. We will limit our painting sizes to under 16 inches on a side. Our palette will be a warm cool palette with two of each primaries to expand our possibilities!

IMPORTANT: Oil students must dispose of their oil rags safely in the red can provided by NRAS.

About the Instructor: Ann Musto

Ann has been a plein air and studio oil painter for over twenty years. Her interest lies in working to capture the beauty of what we see in light and color. Ann’s work includes portraits, landscapes and still life. Ann completed her studies at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston, a traditional atelier. She has been a long time member of North River Arts Society and has served on the NRAS Board of Directors and on the NRAS Arts Committee.

annmustofineart.com

NRAS supplies tables and easels.

Materials List: coming soon

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Developing a Series with Kelley MacDonald

Start
Thursday, January 08, 2026
End
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Schedule
8 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield 02051
Spaces left
5

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One of the best ways to really explore and know a subject is to work in a series. Each week we will explore a subject of our choosing in a different way. In this class we will work on different examples of a single subject. Whether it is florals, images from travel, pet portraits, figures, water scenes or any subject you desire, …each student will have the opportunity to delve deep into their subject. A welcoming supportive atmosphere allows experimentation and growth. Use the medium you are familiar with! Come join us for this wonderful session!

All levels welcome.

About the Instructor: Kelley MacDonald

After getting her Art History degree at Wheaton College, Kelley continued taking art classes at various Art Associations for 10 years before she started painting. First with watercolor, then oil and now happily with acrylic and mixed media, it has been a lifetime of growing and exploring all things art.

Kelley has won numerous awards, and has taught classes and workshops for many years. While for the majority of her career Kelley has been a literal, representational painter, in the past 4 years she has been diving into abstraction, particularly Intuitive Abstraction. The history involved on the canvas, the multiple layers, the reveal and conceal and push and pull are what attracts her to this method.

A favorite thing to do is to travel, and be inspired by different landscapes and cityscapes. Kelley has traveled to Holland to paint, along with many places on this side of the ocean, namely Nova Scotia, Sedona, Santa Fe, St. Simon’s Island, Seattle, San Miguel de Allende, MX, California and Maine.

In 2009 Kelley founded the Artists’ Challenge Group “Girls Just Wanna Paint” which is a collection of award winning artists who post a response to a new topic every month consecutively since July of 2009. Aside from the Providence Art Club Kelley is a member of the North River Arts Society in Marshfield, MA. She has taught at the Art Club, Bristol Art Museum, and at North River Arts Society.

Materials List - All, or as many as you can manage:

Materials List for Developing A Series Class

-Any size canvas (new one each week) you choose - from 6x6 to 30x30 - whatever you are comfortable with. Canvas, board, canvas board… whatever you like to paint on. Your goal is to start a new painting each week

Disposable Palette

Colors - whatever medium you choose (acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil) I would suggest at least this limited palette:

Large tube of titanium white
1 warm and 1 cool tube of
Yellow - (ex. Cad lemon and cad yellow medium)
Red (ex. Cadmium red light and Alizarin Crimson, magenta or rose)
Blue (ex. Ultramarine and pthalo)
Neutral such as BURNT umber (not raw)

Brushes in an array of sizes - I use flats, but you may use whatever you are comfortable with, in a 1/4 inch size, a 1/2 in size and a 1 inch size. Then a BIG one and a tiny, detail one.

At least one palette knife - any size

Water container such as a large yogurt or ricotta tub

Apron or overshirt - optional

Paper towels

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Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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Cut with the Kitchen Knife: a Brief History of DADA collage and technique with Lindsey Caputo

Start
Thursday, January 08, 2026
End
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills
Spaces left
10

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"Cut with the Kitchen Knife" is an immersive introduction to the art of collage, assemblage, and photomontage, rooted in the rebellious spirit of the DADA movement. In this class, we’ll explore the techniques of combining found images, poetry, and various materials to create dynamic compositions that challenge traditional notions of art. Through hands-on projects, you’ll experiment with layering, juxtaposition, and visual storytelling, unlocking your creative potential in unconventional ways.

We’ll dive into the history of the DADA movement, born as an anti-art, anti-establishment reaction to the chaos of World War I. From early collage techniques to the development of assemblage and photomontage, this class will guide you through the evolution of these practices and their lasting impact on contemporary art.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of DADA’s disruptive history but also a portfolio of your own mixed-media creations that reflect its daring, experimental nature.

About the Instructor: Lindsey Caputo

Lindsey Caputo is an multidisciplinary based artist based in the Boston Area. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Art Education. During her time at MassArt, she volunteered in several Boston Public Schools while earning an initial teaching license in K-12 Visual Arts education. Caputo received an MFA in Studio Art at Maryland Institute College of Art with a Certificate for College Teaching. Since then, she has been expanding her studio practice by engaging in her interest in “the weird” and the Avant Garde. In 2022, she became an Adjunct Faculty member in the Arts and Humanities Pathway at Tidewater Community College where she taught Art Appreciation, 2D Design, and Foundations of Drawing. Currently, she teaches Foundation Drawing and Drawing & Painting Studio at the Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts.

Materials:

Found ephemera (recipes, newspaper clippings, photos, etc.)

Magazines (any genre)

Newspapers (all points of view, the globe or the post)

Exacto Knives

Scissors

Pencils

Cutting Mat

18x24 mixed media paper

Modge Podge Matte

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Drop In Figure Drawing

Start
Friday, January 09, 2026
End
Friday, December 11, 2026
Schedule
12 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA 02051

Join North River Arts for Friday Night Figure Drawing!

Settle into a relaxed, creative atmosphere and spend your Friday evening drawing or painting from a live model. Each session begins with a series of short, dynamic poses designed to help you warm up, loosen your hand, and explore gesture. We then transition into longer poses, giving you the opportunity to dive deeper into proportion, anatomy, shading, and more refined detail at your own pace.

This is an uninstructed studio session, making it a wonderful option for artists of all levels who are looking to practice, build confidence, or simply enjoy dedicated time to create in community with others. Bring your preferred materials and enjoy a supportive, inspiring environment to grow your figure drawing skills.

Easels provided by NRAS. $20 drop in fee at the door, cash only. Space limited to 14 students.

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Frank M. Costantino Watercolor Workshop

Start
Saturday, January 10, 2026
End
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Schedule
2 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield
Spaces left
16

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This comprehensive and enjoyable workshop will better familiarize participants with color palettes, the effective blending of colors, use of brushes, and responsiveness of the medium on different papers. A range of exercises will allow painters to explore and apply various wash methods – wet-on-wet, dry-brush, glazing, blending, sharp and soft edges, dilution control, among others. Each dynamic session will address some of the many aspects of color theory. Using still life subjects & from the instructor’s demos, participants will learn ways to structure & simplify a composition, while learning to see and achieve the dynamic elements of light, contrast, values, movement, textures, etc., which make paintings come alive. Experimentation and interpretative methods will also be demonstrated, discussed and encouraged during the workshop. The workshop will comprise two studio classes, for about 8 hours each day, with a 45-60 minute lunch.

The workshop will provide a relaxed place for participants to quickly understand and then develop their skills, with the watchful input of the instructor. Some previous painting experience would be preferable, but not required. Participant’s abilities should include basic drawing, and a comfort level with watercolor. With a likely diversity of skills, capabilities will vary widely, but one-on-one instruction will be tailored to each individual’s level. Expectations are for a creative, exciting environment from which the collective energies and interests will allow everyone to learn much more than otherwise struggling to discover alone. Also, expectations are for making “mistakes”, and for having fun while learning with an award-winning watercolorist.

About the Instructor: Frank is an accomplished watercolor painter of urban scenes, landscapes, homes, portraits and still life in a plein air, or a direct alla prima colorist style. He is continually inspired by the effortless, masterful works of watercolorists from many eras and cultures; particularly Sargent, Homer, Turner, Wyeth, Zorn, Reid, Prendergast, Hiroshi and fellow Winthrop native, John Whorf. Frank enjoys the fluid challenge and unexpected possibilities of watercolor. Given the inherent transparency of his preferred medium and infinite range of possible values and colors, he strives to express watercolor’s rich, luminous qualities in his pieces. He also enjoys working on figurative sketches in pencil, pen & ink, and other mediums. Frank is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society (N.E.W.S.) Boston, and elected member of the Salmagundi Club of New York. He is also a multiple award-winning architectural illustrator for over five decades of collaborating with renowned national architects to produce striking illustrations of projects around the world. Frank recently had a highly regarded exhibition of his illustration works at the Boston Athenaeum, and radio & tv spots on Jared Bowen’s PBS Culture Programs.

"Light, shade, shadow, color, values, textures; the substantive and the fleeting, the design and contours of shape and form; the intersection and interplay of the tangible and intangible – these life qualities are always capturing my attention. The interpretative and unexpected possibilities of the watercolor medium present an exciting artistic challenge to capture these very qualities in every work. "

Materials List: Coming Soon

Additional Information:

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Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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In From the Cold Exhibition Drop Off

When
Saturday, January 10, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

We are super excited to announce our brand new
winter show "In From the Cold"

January 17 – February 12

This show is open to all current North River Arts members!

Artists are invited to submit their best winter inspired piece, whether its through imagery, mood, or color!

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning your journey, this show is open to all skill levels!

Deadline for Entries: January 5th at Midnight

Submit Here

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party:
We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

Tickets available for purchase soon!

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In From the Cold Exhibition Drop Off

When
Monday, January 12, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

We are super excited to announce our brand new
winter show "In From the Cold"

January 17 – February 12

This show is open to all current North River Arts members!

Artists are invited to submit their best winter inspired piece, whether its through imagery, mood, or color!

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning your journey, this show is open to all skill levels!

Deadline for Entries: January 5th at Midnight

Submit Here

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party:
We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

Tickets available for purchase soon!

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Grisaille to Limited Palette with Ann Musto

Start
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
End
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
157 old main street marshfield hills
Spaces left
12

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Come study with Ann Musto on Tuesdays this winter!

This class, for beginner to intermediate oil painters, will focus on learning from doing a tonal grisaille (black and white, or burnt Sienna and ultramarine blue) one week, and a limited primary color painting the following week.

By repeating the painting, we will explore the importance of tone/ value and how to use color to explain the same relationships.

We will do three different painting ideas over the six weeks - starting from a tonal composition weeks 1,3, and 5 - to limited palette paintings of the same during weeks 2, 4 and six.

About the Instructor: Ann Musto

Ann has been a plein air and studio oil painter for over twenty years. Her interest lies in working to capture the beauty of what we see in light and color. Ann’s work includes portraits, landscapes and still life. Ann completed her studies at the Academy of Realist Art in Boston, a traditional atelier. She has been a long time member of North River Arts Society and has served on the NRAS Board of Directors and on the NRAS Arts Committee.

annmustofineart.com

NRAS supplies tables and easels.

Materials List: coming soon

Additional Information:

Please help us be respectful to our neighbors.
Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

Show details

In From the Cold Exhibition

Start
Saturday, January 17, 2026
End
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

We are super excited to announce our brand new
winter show "In From the Cold"

January 17 – February 12

This show is open to all current North River Arts members!

Artists are invited to submit their best winter inspired piece, whether its through imagery, mood, or color!

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning your journey, this show is open to all skill levels!

Deadline for Entries: January 5th at Midnight

Submit Here

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party:
We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

Tickets available for purchase soon!

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Exploring Mixed Media & Collage with Sue Casey

Start
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
End
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield
Spaces left
2

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This Mixed Media Collage workshop will focus on creating art by combining various materials and techniques. Participants will explore the possibilities of collage, often incorporating mark-making, paint, and a variety of papers to construct unique, layered artworks. Throughout this workshop experimentation and creative expression will be emphasized, allowing individuals to discover new approaches to art-making and push the boundaries of a traditional collage.

About the Instructor: Sue Casey

I don't think of “art” as being separate from myself - it is and always has been a part of who I am. I've been thinking about, looking at, making, and teaching art for as long as I can remember.

My inspiration for my work comes from nature where I enjoy walking along the beach, hiking in the White Mountains and paddle-boarding and kayaking in the North River. Every day I am inspired by the beauty of nature and the light and color that surround me.

I have always been drawn to mixed media due to the ability to experiment with layering materials and textures help me reset and work through ideas. I am particularly drawn to geometric shapes and how they appear in an organic setting. My goal is to simplify these shapes and be less deliberate over the arrangements of found and painted paper shapes and edges to create an overall cohesive composition.

Suggested Materials List:

Substrate:

Mixed media paper or heavyweight paper (e.g. Canson XL Mix Media)
Wood panels (8"x10" or larger)
Canvas
Heavyweight paper, cardboard, or old book covers

Adhesive:

Good quality glue sticks (e.g., UHU)
Matte or gloss gel medium
PVA glue (e.g., Elmer's, Sobo, or Jade 403)

Cutting tools:

Scissors (one regular/large pair and one small pair for fussy cutting recommended)
X-Acto knife with #11 blades
Small cutting mat

Mark-making implements:

Pencils
Pens (e.g., Micron Pens)
Paint pens
Markers
Oil pastels or crayons
Gouache

Paints:

Acrylic paints (various colors, including red, blue, yellow, white, black)
Brushes:
Assorted “cheap” paint brushes (various sizes and shapes, for applying paint and glue)
Collage materials:
Variety of papers: construction paper, newspaper, wallpaper, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, magazine pages, book pages, sheet music, decorative papers, paint chip samples, junk mail, old letters, photographs, maps
Stamps and stencils

Optional materials:

Palette knife (for mixing paint and tearing paper)
Rubber brayer (for smoothing down collage materials)
Water container for rinsing brushes
Paper towels or cloth for cleaning
Apron or smock
Gelli plate for printmaking
Q-tips
Old phone book, magazine, or notebook for gluing surface
Freezer paper and wax paper (for drying dyed papers and separating collages)
Spray bottle for water or alcohol
Toothbrush to spritz with
Ruler
Paper Towels
Reference photos: still life, landscape (bring a few ideas to choose from)

Additional Information:

Please help us be respectful to our neighbors.
Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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Modern Collage with Nancy Colella

Start
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
End
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA 02051
Spaces left
6

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Collage, or “Painting with Paper,” is increasingly becoming one of the most exciting mediums in the art world today. This class will allow you to explore and experiment with this fun and unique medium. Collage provides an opportunity to paint without fear. It turns looking and composing into a playful activity, where shapes of color can be easily cut and rearranged. The element of SHAPE plays a crucial role in painting. Limiting the number of shapes in a composition can be a challenge. Engaging in collaging helps you see shapes differently and encourages you to simplify and refine your design. Each class will focus on a different approach and method for creating unique and unusual designs.

Most materials will be provided, but students are encouraged to collect and share papers they may have.

About the Instructor: Nancy Colella

Nancy earned a BA in Fine Art from Muskingum University, then studied painting at the Aegean School of Fine Arts in Paros, Greece and at the Instituto Allende in San Miquel Mexico. After a career in the hospitality business and while raising two children, she resumed her studies at Mass College of Art. She teaches numerous on-line and live workshops throughout New England.

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Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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The Winter Landscape in Pastel with Liz Haywood-Sullivan

Start
Friday, January 23, 2026
End
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills, MA 02051
Spaces left
6

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Embrace Winter! If you are a landscape painter in the North you spend a lot of time looking at snow and bare branches. Instead of dreaming of warmer days (they will come) learn how to make the most of what can be a fascinating and beautiful feature of where we live. We will study the color of snow, the effects of shorter days, and how to paint bare branches against the sky, etc. We will paint on black paper and underpaint on sandpaper, exploring winter in its intricacies, and how it relates to pastel painting. Demonstrations and group critique daily, along with indi- vidualized instruction at your easel. All levels welcome!

Instructor Bio:

Liz Haywood-Sullivan, IAPS/EP, PSA-MP, has been dedicated to working exclusively in the pastel medium since 1996. Her attraction to the medium is pastel's unique ability to capture light and atmosphere in the landscape. She is a sought-after instructor and judge for pastel societies and arts organizations around the world. Liz authored the popular book Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel (Northlight, 2013). Her award-winning pastel paintings have been featured in numerous books and magazine articles, and have appeared in national, international and museum exhibitions worldwide. Liz is a President Emerita of the International Association of Pastel Societies (2013-2017) and past president of North River Arts Society (2021-2025). Her online instruction can be found at

www.epiphanyfineart.com.

www.lizhaywoodsullivan.com

Materials List: Download Here

Recommended Lodging for Out-of-Town students:

Inn at Scituate Harbor

Fairview Inn

Additional Information:

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Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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Intro to Procreate - Digital Illustration Basics with Jaimee Reale

Start
Thursday, February 05, 2026
End
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Spaces left
11

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Learn the fundamentals of digital illustration using Procreate in this four-week course designed for beginners. We’ll cover everything from setting up your canvas and using layers, to inking, coloring, and creating finished artwork. Each session includes guided demos, hands-on studio time, and optional at-home exercises to support your growth. Whether you're completely new to digital tools or looking to build a creative habit, this class will give you the skills and confidence to start illustrating on your iPad.

About the Artist: Jaimee Reale is an illustrator and designer behind Jaimee Makes, known for creating vibrant, hand-drawn artwork for musicians, product lines, and independent brands. She holds a BFA in Design from Boston University and spent several years as an elementary art teacher, which informs her clear, approachable teaching style. With a background in both traditional and digital media, Jaimee is passionate about helping others build creative confidence through accessible tools like Procreate.

Materials:

iPad with Procreate Drawing App installed (https://procreate.com)

Apple Pencil

Additional Information:

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Do not park in front of neighbors or turn around in their driveways.

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Painting a Beautiful Still Life with Matt Miller

When
Saturday, February 07, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills 02051
Spaces left
12

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Are your still life’s lacking… something? Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop will guide you through composition, lighting, color, and technique. I will demonstrate how to layout a compelling still life, the block in, and the techniques to bring your painting to life. You don’t want to miss this weekend workshop!

About the Instructor: I returned to my first love of representational painting about two decades ago. At an early age I fell in love with the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, a love which carries through to today. I remember standing in front of a portrait of his of an old man and finding myself brought to tears. That an artist some 375 years ago, from an entirely different world, speaking a different language, and from a different culture could reach through time and speak so profoundly to a person of my time, to me is, the highest form of art. I seek in my art to reach such a pinnacle of truth, to make my work speak so directly to those who view it.

I paint in a direct style, with a simple limited palette. With sensitivity, mastery of technique, and a magician’s sleight of hand, I endeavor to engage you, the viewer. To not only pique your interest, but to reach your heart.

My works have been presented at the Oil Painters of America, Portrait Society of America, and National Oil and Acrylic Painter’s Society, International Guild of Realism, amongst others. I am a Master Artist at the esteemed Boston Copley Society of Art, a member artist at the Salmagundi Club in New York City, co-founder and teacher at the online academy Epiphany Fine Art and currently paint and teach out of my studio in Norton, Massachusetts.

Materials List: coming soon

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In From the Cold Exhibition Pick Up

When
Saturday, February 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

We are super excited to announce our brand new
winter show "In From the Cold"

January 17 – February 12

This show is open to all current North River Arts members!

Artists are invited to submit their best winter inspired piece, whether its through imagery, mood, or color!

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning your journey, this show is open to all skill levels!

Deadline for Entries: January 5th at Midnight

Submit Here

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party:
We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

Tickets available for purchase soon!

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In From the Cold Exhibition Pick Up

When
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield Hills

We are super excited to announce our brand new
winter show "In From the Cold"

January 17 – February 12

This show is open to all current North River Arts members!

Artists are invited to submit their best winter inspired piece, whether its through imagery, mood, or color!

Due to our large membership, the size restrictions of our gallery, and the purposes of the fundraiser, we encourage the submission of smaller works. The maximum size for submission is 20” × 20”. Whether you're an established artist or just beginning your journey, this show is open to all skill levels!

Deadline for Entries: January 5th at Midnight

Submit Here

Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party:
We hope you can join us January 17th, 6–8pm for the Opening Reception and Fundraiser Party Extravaganza!
Come in from the cold and celebrate the beautiful winter artworks created by our talented members. Wear your favorite sweater and enjoy warm cider and hot cocoa at the bar while you take in the art and bid on raffle baskets.
Let’s toast to creativity, community, and the cozy spirit of the season! Entry is $20 at the door and includes five raffle tickets. Artists in the show get free entry.

Tickets available for purchase soon!

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Try It Out! Beginners Oil Painting Class with Margaret Farrell Bruno

Start
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
End
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield MA 02051
Spaces left
12

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If you have ever wanted to try out painting in oils this is an easy 4 week start up class that won’t overwhelm. Learn the basics of oil painting including substrates and how different materials create varying effects. We will use a start up limited palette to help you understand color mixing and application and explore some basics of simplifying your composition. All lending for a fun way to proceed in your oil painting journey.

About the Instructor: Margaret Farrell Bruno

Margaret Farrell Bruno is a national award winning landscape and portrait artist who lives

and paints on the Massachusetts South Shore. Being a native of the area, she grew up

surrounded by the splendid coastline and luscious cranberry bogs, which continue to

inspire her pastel and oil landscapes. She left the South Shore as a young woman to study

at Pratt Institute fulfilling her BFA. She worked in and experienced the art culture of New

York City for many years, but was drawn back to her South Shore roots. Along with the

joys of raising her family, she continued her career and business as a Fine Artist and

Illustrator. Margaret’s work is in numerous public and private collections.

Margaret has always been and continues to be inspired by the works of such artists as

William Merrit Chase, Edgar Payne, William Wendt, Joaquín Sorolla, Sargent, and

Anders Zorn.

She is a member of several art societies, including a Signature Member of the Pastel

Society of America, Master Circle Status International Association of Pastel Societies,

Associate Member of the Copley Art Society, Signature Member of the Pastel Painters

Society of Cape Cod, Juried Artist Member of the Cape Cod Art Association, Oil Painters

of America and the Portrait Society of America. She is a recent past President of the Board

of Directors of the North River Arts Society.

Materials List: coming soon

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Fearless Drawing - More is More! with Suzette Lebenzon

When
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield
Spaces left
6

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You can do this! Explore sketching with abandonment. Step out of your comfort zone and draw with a variety of materials, letting all the imperfections, “mistakes,” and corrections lead you to beautiful discoveries and exciting images. Perfectionism is highly overrated. Let fearless mark making lead you to dynamic images that engage and delight! Layer, smudge, erase…it’s all good.

In this workshop, we will look at some of the masters of intuitive drawing (both past and present) for inspiration. You will watch Suzette demonstrate various techniques and be coached through exercises using different mediums. You will utilize still life as subject matter. Please bring 3-5 objects from your home to arrange in your space and a patterned dishtowel or fabric piece to wrap into the still life. Anything goes! Ordinary objects are often poetic. Don’t over think what you bring in. Suzette encourages you to bring the drawing tools you already have in your kit and not to worry if you don’t have every element on the extended

materials list. Get ready to wow yourself…

Materials list:

Must have:

A book of cheap sketch paper for exercises
A Bristol pad, Vellum or Smooth, as big as you please but not smaller than 11x14
A graphite pencil
Some willow or vine charcoal
Paynes Gray acrylic ink
white charcoal or white conte crayon or white pastel
3 colors watercolor, acrylic gouache, or acrylic paint and a brush

Nice to have:

watercolor, gouache, acrylic sets
pastels, oil or soft
ink tense pencils
Cran d’arche Neocolor crayons or like product
water-soluble graphite
acrylic markers
crayons
gel pens
prior works you are willing to tear into collage material

About the Instructor: Suzette Lebenzon

Suzette Lebenzon has painted since her childhood in Scituate, MA. She has kept a studio and shown in galleries most of her adult life. Her home and studio are in Wellfleet.

Suzette was a recipient of the Mass Cultural Council’s Unrestricted Artists’ Grants. In 2023, Suzette was inducted to the National Association of Women Artists, as a Signature Member. Her work has been curated into shows at the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, the Scollay Square Gallery in Boston’s City Hall, and the Galatea Fine Art Gallery in SOWA.

She is represented by the AMZehnder Gallery in Wellfleet, MA; and the BBLG Gallery in Smithtown, NY.

Additional Information:

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Light and Shadow with Pastels with Heather Quay

When
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
157 Old Main Street Marshfield
Spaces left
12

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One goal of representational painting is to make an image appear three-dimensional on a two- dimensional surface. Understanding light and shadow helps to accomplish this artistic illusion. In this one-day workshop we will work on creating effective lights and shadows in a pastel painting, focusing on composition and value shapes as well as mark-making, layering, and blending. We will discuss form shadows and cast shadows and the way in which a shadow’s definition and color are influenced by the source, quality and temperature of the light casting the shadow. In the morning you will create a number of different studies focusing on how best to capture different aspects of shadows in the pastel medium. In the afternoon you will create a larger piece applying what you have learned. All students will have personalized feedback and guidance as you explore this topic. This class is appropriate for all levels. A materials list will be provided in advance.

About the Instructor: Heather Quay

“My goal is to have my paintings capture the feeling of a particular time and place. I have always been fascinated by the way that painters portray the quality and temperature of light. As a pastel painter, I continue to be drawn to scenes where the light is the central character. Whatever I am painting – from landscapes, both natural and manmade, to figures, animals, and portraits – I’m always striving to render the light I see onto the surface of my artwork.”

Heather’s work has been included in juried exhibits across New England and online, and has won a number of awards. She is an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America, and a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Connecticut Pastel Society and the Maryland Pastel Society. She is also a member of the North River Arts Society, the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Lyme Art Association. Heather is a Featured Artist on the Artsy Shark website. More about Heather and her work can be found at www.heatherquay.com

Materials list:

coming soon!

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