Please note: Class time is 1:30-3:30 PM to accommodate late release times from Gov. Winslow, Eames Way and Daniel Webster Schools. However, students are welcome to arrive at 1PM and enjoy snack and journaling time with the teacher from 1-1:30PM.

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. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to Sue Casey who has taught our Wednesday After School program for the past few years. We are excited to bring in Katherine Twigg to continue this program. Katherine has extensive experience teaching Visual Arts to students K-8. She grew up in Marshfield, taking art lessons with Donna Rossetti-Bailey and Bettina Lesieur. Katherine went on to obtain a BFA and a Visual Arts MA teachers license. She has taught at Shady Hill School, the Museum of Fine Arts, Weymouth Public Schools, Boys and Girls Club and more. She is also a yoga enthusiast and instructor and brings a calming energy into her art practice. 

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. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 13

In this 3-session class, participants will learn the basics of screen printing and create their own custom prints to take home. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on course will guide you through each step of the process. Screen, printing ink and mediums included. 

Class 1: Drawing on the Screen
We’ll start by introducing all the materials you’ll need for screen printing. You’ll then learn how to draw your design directly onto the screen using blue drawing fluid. This layer will need time to dry before moving to the next step.

Class 2: Applying the Red Medium
Once the blue drawing fluid has dried, we’ll touch up or finish your design as needed. Then, you’ll use a squeegee to apply the red medium, which is essential for preparing the screen for printing. We’ll also begin discussing the process of washing out the red medium, setting the stage for our final session.

Class 3: Printing Your Design
With your screen now fully prepared, I’ll demonstrate how to print your design onto various surfaces. Bring along any items you’d like to print on—such as clothing, tote bags, or paper for posters. You’ll learn how to properly apply ink or paint through the screen and create your own unique prints to take home.

About the Instructor: Shane Leonard is a multidisciplinary artist from Marshfield, MA. A recent graduate of Boston College where he studied Marketing and Information Systems, Shane began painting once his football career at BC was halted due to injury. Shane now works out of his studio in Abington, MA with focuses on traditional painting, murals, and clothing. Notable works on the South Shore include murals in the Brant Rock area of Marshfield, including the shark on the old Arthur & Pat’s building. Shane is currently working on landscape painting and his brand 300 Teeth.

Materials included. Students will need to bring their own surfaces of choice to print on during the last class. 

In this 6-week class, students will learn the basics of clothing construction from threading a sewing machine and reading patterns to sewing seams and hemming a finished garment. This class is perfect for students who are complete beginners or have a few simple sewing projects under their belts and would like to learn more. 

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!

Please note: Class time is 1:30-3:30 PM to accommodate late release times from Gov. Winslow, Eames Way and Daniel Webster Schools. However, students are welcome to arrive at 1PM and enjoy snack and journaling time with the teacher from 1-1:30PM.

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. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to Sue Casey who has taught our Wednesday After School program for the past few years. We are excited to bring in Katherine Twigg to continue this program. Katherine has extensive experience teaching Visual Arts to students K-8. She grew up in Marshfield, taking art lessons with Donna Rossetti-Bailey and Bettina Lesieur. Katherine went on to obtain a BFA and a Visual Arts MA teachers license. She has taught at Shady Hill School, the Museum of Fine Arts, Weymouth Public Schools, Boys and Girls Club and more. She is also a yoga enthusiast and instructor and brings a calming energy into her art practice.