Saturday Art Class: Drawing the Landscape

September 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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$25

The Class:

Roger Williams Park Conservancy invites artists of all skill levels to join local artist Kathy Hodge for Saturday morning art instruction in drawing the landscape with charcoal. The Park will be your subject! We will meet at the Boathouse where Kathy will present a short demo of the charcoal drawing technique, You will be provided with a charcoal drawing kit, including paper. Kathy will be available for advice and feedback as you work, and we will gather at noon to discuss each other’s work. Please bring your own lawn or camping chair.

Registration:

To register for this class please click this link.

Classes are capped at 15 people, high school age and up. Attendees are asked to wear a face covering and maintain a 6-foot distance from non-family members during the class.

Times and Days:

9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 19 (rain date TBD). Please bring a snack and water and lawn or camping chair, and a drawing board if you have one.

Location:

Classes will start at the Dalrymple Boathouse (across from the Carousel).

The Instructor:

Kathy Hodge is a locally based, RISD-educated visual artist. She has served as the artist-in-residence at 13 national parks and has been shown in galleries across New England. In 2017 she was awarded the Painting Fellowship from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. See her work at www.kathyhodge.com.

Price:

The suggested donation for this class is $25.  Donations support programs in the Park. Other financial support for the class is provided in part by the City of Providence Parks Department and Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism.

Details

  • Date: September 19, 2020
  • Time:
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Cost: $25

Venue

As every Rhode Islander knows, @401gives season is upon us! We’re excited to be participating this year, and to share stories from our amazing board members and volunteers about why they support Roger Williams Park Conservancy!

Over the past 10 years since our founding, and teaming up with @pvdparks and our amazing Park partners, RWPC has:
🥁Brought free programming to the Park
📣Hosted civic engagement events
🌀Unveiled awesome art installations
🌳And so much more!

Stay tuned to learn more about the Conservancy’s impact, and save the date for March 31!

#401gives #pvdbackyard #jewelofpvd #rogerwilliamspark #freefunpvd
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Thank you to the @rwpbotanicalcenter for lending the beautiful venue, and to @thegildedbirds for hosting these fun classes! 🌿🀄️
Three spots opened up for this Saturday's Mental Health Morning at 9 AM! Follow the link in our bio to RSVP for this free, limited-seating session at the @rwpbotanicalcenter Botanical Center with wellness expert Sandra Victorino. Hope to see you there!
We’re counting down the days until our signature garden party fundraiser extravaganza: Rosé in the Roses! The biennial event invites guests to don a fancy dress or floral button-up, and spend an evening at the @rwpbotanicalcenter, where wine and conversation will be flowing. Here’s a sneak preview of what to expect:

🥗Delicious bites by Russell Morin Catering
🍷Signature cocktails and, of course, rosé (and other beverages!)
🥁Live music and entertainment
🌹The beauty of the Rose Maze and the Botanical Center in the summer
🍰Scrumptious desserts
💐And a few surprises!

Plus, every ticket benefits the important work Roger Williams Park Conservancy does to help steward the beloved park for generations to come! 💚

Subscribe to the RWPC newsletter so you can be among the first to know when tickets go on sale. Interested in sponsoring? Visit the link in our bio to learn how!
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