The Wrentham Times

Terrace Café Features Watercolor Exhibit

An Opening Reception to celebrate the work of watercolor artist Donna MacLure will be held at the Terrace Café on Thursday, May 2nd, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit showcases MacLure’s art, which will be on display throughout May. MacLure descirbers herself as a New England watercolor artist and works on both Arches cold and hot pressed paper and yupo paper.

She has studios in Wrentham MA and Kennebunkport ME. Selective pieces are permanently shown in galleries including Next Door Gallery in Mansfield, Preservation Framer Gallery, North Attleboro, and The Patriot Place Gallery, Foxborough, MA.

The Terrace Café cordially invites the public to view an exhibit of MacLure’s work, and to meet the artist on Thursday, May 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m. at 36 South St., Wrentham.

The Young Artist Studio is now Registering Students for the Spring

The Young Artist Studio has an exciting spring planned with many new projects, an optional spring field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and an opportunity to participate in the annual Arts on the Common festival in June.

There is currently an art exhibit at the Terrace Café in downtown Wrentham featuring the work of the studio's students. All are invited to stop by and see the artwork and grab a brochure about classes.  The exhibit will be up through Monday, March 4th.

Classes run in an 8 week session from the week of April 1st to the end of May with our next Young Artists Exhibit in the month of June.  Classes run after school from 3:30 to 5 p.m -- simply pick the best day, one per week, that fits your young artist's schedule. The cost is $250 for the session. The Young Artists Studio is flexible about most payments and makeup options.

Registration is open to students of all levels from beginner to advanced, ages 6 to 16.  You can find all the information about classes at our website www.youngartiststudioz.com or view our current exhibit with our student work on our Facebook page The Young Artist Studio at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Young-Artists-Studio/

David Lawless Featured at The Terrace Café

A wine and cheese reception will be held to celebrate the work of Wrentham Photographer David Lawless at the Terrace Café on Thursday, March 7th, from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit showcases waterfowl and lake scene photography. It will be on display through the month of March.

Lawless’ exhibit features the nature scenes he enjoys while living on Wrentham’s Lake Archer. His background is in broadcast television where he directed Chronicle at WCVB-TV. He has been shooting film for more than thirty years, and more recently moved to digital photography. High-quality prints will be available for sale.

Lawless is welcomed at the Wine & Cheese Reception as one in a series of “First Thursdays” art exhibits held at The Terrace Café. For more information about the exhibit or Photographer David Lawless’ work, email lawlessdavid1@gmail.com.

Look for a new artist’s work each month at The Terrace Café. To find out more about “First Thursdays” art exhibits at The Terrace Cafe, contact Nancy at 508-384-3269. The Terrace Cafe is located at 36 South St., Wrentham.

Opening Reception for Young Artists Planned

A wine-and-cheese reception to celebrate the opening of a new art exhibit by The Young Artist Studio will be held Thursday, February 7th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Terrace Café, 36 South St. The exhibit will be on display through the month of February.

This exhibit includes works of acrylic on canvas and mixed media created by artists ages 6 to 14. It represents the different styles, artists and painting techniques studied by young artists over an 8-week period in the downtown Wrentham studio. For more information about the exhibit ivisit the Young Artist Studio web site or contact Rebecca Zitomer at 617-320-4253.

The Young Artist Studio exhibit is the first in a series of “First Thursdays” art exhibits. On the first Thursday of each month, look for a new artist to be showcased at The Terrace Café.

To find out more about “First Thursdays” art exhibits at The Terrace Cafe, contact Nancy Lockwood at 508-384-3269.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

From Photographer David Lee Black's Wrentham series.

He is a storyteller that doesn't use the written word. Photographer David Lee Black tells mythical and romantic tales through the images he captures with his camera. Occasionally his adopted hometown of Wrentham plays a key role in his art. "My photography is mostly about storytelling," Black says. "Wrentham has no shortage of charming and beautiful story telling locations."

Originally from Missouri, Black has been been interested in photography since he was a young boy. He remembers the Photography Merit Badge was one of the first ones he pursued on his way to earning the Boy Scout rank of Eagle. Over the years, his approach evolved into his current distinctive style.

In some of his work, models portray historical characters juxtaposed with a unique setting. In many cases, very familiar Wrentham locations serve as the back drop. It's the beauty and inspiration that the town offers that makes him happy he decided to settle here over twenty years ago. He also says, Wrentham not only serves his art, but it's also been a great place to raise his two daughters.

He connects to the Helen Keller quote about her days in town. Keller said, "Always I look back to Wrentham as the place where I lived most serenely, where I did my work quietly, and enjoyed undisturbed the treasures of books and of nature."

"That always resonated with me strongly," Black says. 

White Barn Farm was one of many Wrentham locations featured in a photo series on the town.

In a series specially about Wrentham, all the models were either residents or had a direct connection to the community. Each portrayed characters in different but well known spots creating a story in each shot. In all the images, the town played a key character. (Click here to view more of Black's Wrentham's series.)

Currently, Black's work is on display at the Looking Glass Cafe in Wrentham, the Attleboro Art Museum and the Biltmore in Providence. He also has an exhibit at the Old Fiske Museum which can be seen through a special arrangement with the Wrentham Cultural Council. In April, his work will be on display at the Terrace Cafe.

Children, Adult, and Collaborative Art Classes Offered at Wrentham Studio

The Young Artists Studio is currently offering a variety of art classes for all the artists—both young and old—on your holiday list. In addition to accepting applications for their 8-week Children’s Winter Session, the studio is offering adult classes, private instruction, “Daddy (or Grandma, or Special Person) and Me” classes, and gift certificates. The studio is located in Wrentham Center at 40 South Street (2nd Floor), Wrentham. The Young Artists Studio is pleased to provide this a unique gift of art with the benefit of local, one-stop shopping.

Winter class offerings are:

• Children’s Art Lessons: Encourage your budding artist with an 8-week Winter Session, which features all new projects and fun mediums, like Acrylic Painting, Plaster & Papier-mâché, Pastels & Watercolor Instruction, Sketching, Drawing & Charcoal, and Collage & Mixed Media. Your choice of day (Monday through Thursday) from 3:30 to 5 pm. Classes begin the week of January 7th and end the week of March 11th 2013. $250 includes instruction and all materials as well as an afternoon snack. Class size is limited; $50 holds your child’s spot. Makes a great stocking stuffer!
• Adult Art Lessons: Indulge the inner adult artist in your life (or yourself!) with a 90-minute art lesson. Acrylic painting lessons include beginner and advanced painting instruction and techniques alongside an experienced artist/teacher. Special ‘Bring-a-Friend’ rates are available. Book one, two, or multiple lessons. We offer flexible studio hours and require no minimum lessons. Includes all materials and an adult beverage. Go ahead; treat someone special to an art lesson.
• “Daddy (or Grandma or Special Person) & Me” Art Session: Share your child’s art experience—and canvas—with a parent, grandparent, or special person here at the studio. It’s the gift of art and quality time with your child combined. Participants can share their artistic expression in a single collaborative masterpiece or in two separate works of art...Either will be a gift long remembered. Call to reserve your private session.

For more information or to register online, visit www.youngartiststudioz.com. For gift certificates and other questions, contact Miss Rebecca at 617.320.4253 or becca@itzallaboutme.com.

Halloween Prowl to Feature Art Exhibit

The Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) of Wrentham announces that the annual Halloween Prowl will take place on  Saturday, October 27th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and visit the various businesses downtown to receive small treats and candy.  Participating merchants will display an orange balloon outside their place of business.  In conjunction with the Halloween Prowl, a Fall Young Artist Exhibit will be taking place from 11am to 3pm at The Terrace Cafe.  All are invited to enjoy some Halloween fun, and are welcome to view local Young Artist Artwork over lunch with the family in Downtown Wrentham.

Young Artist's Studio Still has Spots for Upcoming Session

The Young Artist’s Studio is still accepting registrations for a select few spots in the 8 week fall session. The session begins the week of September 17^th and ends the week of November 16^th.  

Choose which day of the week works best for your child’s schedule.

• Easy drop off sessions in our downtown Wrentham Studio
• Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30pm to 5.
• Each class is limited to 8 kids per session.

Children are placed in each class according to age, ability and availability.  Miss Rebecca will consult with parents during the placement process.

Class projects will be all new and fun mediums including:

• Acrylic Painting
• Plaster & Papier-mâché
• Pastels & watercolor instruction
• Sketching, drawing & charcoal
• Collage & mixed media

Please visit our website at www.youngartiststudioz.com for more information and registration forms and instructions.  You may also contact Miss Rebecca directly at 617-320-4253 or email her at becca@itzallaboutme.com

GOT KIDZ ART?

The Young Artist’s Studio in Wrentham announced the return of summer art sessions for children ages 6-14.

Classes allow students to explore art through professional acrylic painting instruction, drawing, mixed media, plaster creations, and watercolor on the common. Two four-day sessions are offered at the Downtown Wrentham Studio:  July 16-19th and August 6th-9th. Both sessions will run from 9AM-12PM, and include all materials. Each student will create an impressive body of work to bring home at the completion of the session. 

This is a great opportunity for budding artists to build confidence and self-esteem under the direction of an experienced teacher and artist. Beginners are welcome. Class size is limited to 8 children per session so early registration is recommended. 

To find out more about the children’s summer art sessions, contact Rebecca Zitomer at 617.320.4253 or visit www.itzallaboutme.com.

The Young Artist’s Studio, located in Wrentham Center, offers workshops and camps in various art styles and mediums to children and adults alike. For information about adult classes, visit www.Zsummerstudio.com.

 

Art on the Common Canceled

The Wrentham Downtown Merchants Association has decided to cancel Art on the Common this year but hope to bring the event back in 2013. The event did not receive enough interest from artists willing to participate. The DMA plan to try the event again but with a different date hoping that will fuel greater interest.