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Acrylic Painting – Intermediate and Beyond 

Presented by: Peggy Richard
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​Class: Tuesday,
 Oct 7- Nov 11
Time: 1:00-3:30 PM    
Location: SAA 130 Main Street, Sandwich Historic Town Hall
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Cost: $220 members/$240 non-members

Class Description: You will have a chance to step out of your comfort zone and build on what you already know while enjoying the painting process! The class is divided into two parts: 
Classes 1-3 will be devoted to experimentation with teacher generated challenges to help you explore more acrylic techniques, varied mark making, value and contrast, the power of color and importance of composition. 
Classes 4-6 will be a larger painting (or 2) of  YOUR CHOICE  utilizing your preferred subject and methods.
If you enjoy working in a cooperative and fun setting please join us!
Materials List:
The supply  is just a suggestion, bring what you would like to work with. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Your choice of sketchbook/pencils/ruler/eraser
3 stretched painting canvases or panels (square or rectangle “medium” size range)
1 stretched painting canvas or panel (square or rectangle “large” size range); purchase later
A large mixing palette like: Reynolds Freezer Wrap masking taped to the table, found at Stop and Shop, or Masterson Wet palette (16x12), found at Michaels
1 or more metal palette knives
some assorted mid-grade acrylic brushes
water container
spray bottle
paper towels
 
Paint
Heavy body acrylic paints in tubes (Golden or Liquitex brands preferred 2 oz or 5 oz depending on your budget)
Colors:
Titanium White (5 oz needed)
Cadmium Red Medium
Quinacridone Magenta
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cadmium Yellow Light
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Blue
Burnt Sienna
Mars Black or Paynes Grey
 
Optional:
Apron/paint shirt
jar of gesso
a bottle of extender to slow paint drying
Sponge


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Instructor: Peggy Richard
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Peggy Richard holds a BA and MEd in Art Education and taught art for 34 years in north central Massachusetts before relocating to Cape Cod in 2013. Her primary medium is acrylic, but she also enjoys drawing, watercolor, mixed media and collage.
She is a juried member at the Cape Cod Art Center, a member of the Falmouth Art Center, and a member of the Sandwich Arts Alliance, where she has taught acrylic painting. Her art has been included in many juried regional and national exhibits throughout Massachusetts.
Some selected honors include: First Place in Water Media, The National, CCAC, 2022; Best of Show, All Work Square, Creative Arts Center Chatham, 2019; and Best of Show, The National CCAC, 2018. Peggy had her second one-woman show, Forest Reverie, at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in 2021. 
Peggy lives in Sandwich with her husband Mike and works from her home studio where her art can be viewed by appointment. 

​Contact info:
[email protected]
Instagram: peggyrichardart
Web: www.peggyrichardart

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Sandwich Arts Alliance is pleased to participate in the Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture program.
Please inquire at [email protected] for discounts available and more information

See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Sandwich Arts Alliance
PO Box 1332, Sandwich MA 02563

Sandwich Arts Alliance Center
Historic Town Hall

130 Main Street ​
Sandwich MA 02563
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Center Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11-4

    
p  (774) 338-5201
[email protected]

Sandwich Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3)

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