Winter 2022 Art Classes Starting Soon

Winter Watercolor PLUS

10 week class - $115

Find your 'me' time and immerse yourself in your own creations! Beginning watercolorists will learn the basics while more experienced watercolorists can enhance their skill and style at their level of watercolor. - Beginning Monday, January 10

The Art of Acrylic Painting

10 week class - $115

Just starting to paint? Or are you looking to continue to develop your painting skills? Well, this class is for you. Learn different painting techniques with acrylic paints using a toothbrush, cards, & more. - Beginning Wednesday, January 12

Hand Built Pottery

Two-Night Workshop - $65

Always wanted to try pottery, but couldn't find the time? Here's your chance! Spend two evenings molding and glazing clay into unique ceramic creations using hands-on techniques. NOTE: Fee includes materials, glazing and kiln fee.  - Beginning Tuesday, April 5

For more class options & additional details visit:  www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Winter 2022 Art Classes Starting Soon

FAA December Newsletter & Holiday Social Info

FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the December FAA Newsletter with information about our upcoming Holiday Paint-Together meeting on Wednesday December 1st,  as well as numerous call to entries and local classes, member exhibition announcements and workshops.

We at the FAA would like to take this moment to remind readers that the pandemic has hit arts non-profits especially hard, and The Franklin Art Association is no exception. After the isolation of the past 2 years, we need art more than ever to remind us of our shared humanity and to bring us together. 

Please consider donating to the Franklin Art Association this Giving Tuesday November 30th, your support will help ensure that we can continue to bring fantastic programing to you and our entire community! 

Donations can be made in person at our Wednesday December 1st meeting or via mail at Franklin Art Association, 279 E. Central St. PMB#289 Franklin MA 02038.  The FAA is a registered non-profit if you would like a receipt for tax purposes you only need ask!

Hope to see everyone on Dec. 1st with holiday season cheer!!!

 Membership Renewal Form as of 2021-22.pdf

 FAA December 2021 newsletter.pdf

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions - Sep 16

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions

Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for an adult paint night taught by Toni Carbone.

Toni Carbone is an intuitive artist and a certified creatively fit coach. Toni will take us on a painting journey as she teaches a super easy layering painting process that activates the right side of your brain.

We will paint a mandala which is a sacred ancient symbol that encourages introspection and awareness that allows for peace of mind.

Beer from 67 Degrees Brewing will be served with light appetizers.
All included in your ticket price.

Registration is Open for Fall Classes. Classes begin the week of September 13th. Classes include: Mommy & Me Classes, Preschool Classes, After School Arts Enrichment Classes in Lego Building, Visual Arts, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Sewing and Intro to Comic Book Drawing and Illustration. For a full schedule and more information visit our website at www.expressions-enrichment.com.

Paint & Sip Night at Expressions - Sep 16

Register for the "Paint & Sip Class" Thursday, June 10

Expressions Enrichment is hosting an adult paint night taught by Franklin Artist Ted Cormier-Leger. Ted will teach different techniques using acrylics and we will work on a simple still life.

Enjoy wine from La Cantina Winery and light refreshments (included with your ticket).

Sign up at https://www.expressions-enrichment.com/services/p/paint-sip-class-with-local-franklin-artist-ted-cormier-legerthursday-june-10th-7-830pm

For more about Expressions Enrichment www.expressions-enrichment.com 

Paint & Sip Class Thursday, June 10

Who painted the murals at the Ray Memorial Library?

"Ever wondered about the artist responsible for the murals at the Ray Memorial Library? Join local Franklin historian and author, Alan Earls as he enlightens us on the history of this remarkable Artist.

Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend this zoom event on Wednesday April 14th at 1 PM."

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2876383245965016/

Who painted the murals at the Ray Memorial Library?

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting - May 2

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting

May 2, 2021 at 4 PM

With the The Creativity Curator, Jacqueline Volpe

Mandala paintings are colorful geometric patterns with roots in ancient cultures. We will explore the practice of making mandala paintings as a form of intuitive meditation that can restore our body, mind, and heart. Presented on Zoom by Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio. Sign up by April 16, 2021. Kits will be provided for the first 12 Franklin residents. Pick up is at the Library from April 24 to May 1. To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email kshipala@minlib.net . For a supply list and pre-workshop instructions visit Jacqueline at www.thecreativitycurator.com.

Mandala paintings are colorful geometric patterns with roots in ancient cultures. We will explore the practice of making mandala paintings as a form of intuitive meditation that can restore our body, mind, and heart. Presented on Zoom by Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio. Sign up by April 16, 2021. Kits will be provided for the first 12 Franklin residents. Pick up is at the Library from April 24 to May 1. To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email kshipala@minlib.net . For a supply list and pre-workshop instructions visit Jacqueline at www.thecreativitycurator.com.

Shared from the Library page: https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/kitchen-table-art-workshop-mandala-painting

 

St John's Paint Night, Stuff-a-Truck, and Outdoor Worship

St John's Virtual Paint Night fundraiser - Friday, Aug 28 from 7-9 PM

St John's Paint Night

Learn to paint this masterpiece by Canvas 'n Cup in Milford. $38 includes canvas, brushes, paint, and 2 hours instruction by Zoom. RSVP to Admin@stjohnsfranklinma.org or 508-528-2387 by Monday, Aug 24. 

20% of proceeds go to St John's.

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Stuff-a-truck - Sunday, September 20 (11 AM - 2 PM)

Now that we've all got our closets cleaned-out and organized, bring those extra clothes and household items to St John's. We'll take them to Savers and get paid by the pound. 237 Pleasant St, Franklin

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Join us for Outdoor Worship every Sunday at 10 AM on our lawn. Bring your own chair and mask. In the event of rain, we'll still be on Facebook Live, as we are every Sunday.

The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church, Franklin, MA
www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Artist Reception - rescheduled to April 26

The previously scheduled art reception hosted by The First Universalist Society in Franklin for Franklin artist Chris Blue Lamb Toubeau has been postponed from March 29 to Sunday, April 26, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Please join the artist and learn about her series of paintings called "Future Awash"
  
Ms. Toubeau (www.chrisbluelamb.com) uses art as a vehicle to communicate about the current climate change crisis, and how humans are complicit. 

The exhibit will run from March 9 - May 3 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. www.fusf.org.

1 of a series of paintings "Future Awash"

Register Now for Kids' Corner February Vacation Events

Special February Vacation Events

REGISTER TODAY

All classes are at Franklin High School

February Vacation Painting Class Grades 4-7
What a great way to spend an afternoon and have some creative fun! Students will paint and take home their own piece of art.

• Thursday, February 20

Kids' February Vacation Cooking Camp Grades 4-7
It's February vacation and it's a great time for cooking camp! For 3 hours each day - over 3 days, students will enhance their kitchen skills and learn complex techniques like searing, sautéing, folding and more.

• Tuesday - Thursday, Feb. 18, 19, 20

For more information visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Register Now for Kids' Corner February Vacation Events

Winter/Spring Kids' Corner Classes Start Next Week

February Vacation Painting Class

What a great way to spend an afternoon and have some creative fun! Students will paint and take home their own piece of art.

Thursday, February 20

Kids' Cooking Classes - Grades 1-3 & 6-8

Kids' Corner

Cut, chop, stir, and mix your way to a delicious dish. Students develop their skills: cutting, chopping, stirring, mixing, and teamwork! Each child works in partnership with another student to create a delicious dish. 

6 Wednesdays, starting January 15

Times vary by grade (Grades 4-5 Full) 

Drawing Explorations - Grades 2-5

Students will explore drawing from observation, from memory, and from imagination in order to create unique artwork each week with a variety of drawing materials. 

6 Thursdays, starting January 16

Kids' Beginner French, Spanish—Grades 3-6 

Lively songs and playful games in these one-hour classes will be used to teach useful everyday phrases. 6 weeks starting:

Tuesday, January 14, 4:30 pm—French

Wednesday, January 15, 6:00 pm—Spanish

www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Latex Paint is accepted at the Recycling Center (ONLY APRIL thru OCTOBER)

Latex Paint is accepted at the Recycling Center

(ONLY APRIL thru OCTOBER)

See Attached fact sheet for what is accepted in the latex paint container. There is no additional charge for this new type of paint recycling. 

Paint is only accepted at the Recycling Center April though October


Download your copy of the paint recycling requirements
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w59yp--URWZus41H3jwSXxNarPJyZu9V/view?usp=sharing

clothing recycling for curbside pickup begins the week of Nov 11

FEF Paint Night - May 3

Fundraiser for FEF grant program. Come enjoy making wonderful art with your kids while supporting FEF's grant program for Franklin Public Schools!

Open to all students grades 3-5 and their adult VIP.

Cost: $38 for 1 adult and 1 child

Each adult/child pair will work collaboratively to design and create an acrylic canvas painting. Please wear painting clothes or bring a smock.

Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-with-franklin-education-foundation-tickets-59829655109

FEF Paint Night - May 3

Latex Paint is accepted at the Recycling Center (ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

Latex Paint is now accepted at the Recycling Center 
(ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

See Attached fact sheet for what is accepted in the latex paint container. 

There is no additional charge for this new type of paint recycling. Paint is only accepted at the Recycling Center April though November as we cannot use frozen paint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w59yp--URWZus41H3jwSXxNarPJyZu9V/view?usp=sharing

“It’s just time to revitalize and restore it”

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Apothecaries, shoe shiners, and of course, furniture stores like Simon’s were the bustle of downtown more than a century ago. 

One local business is keeping this spirit alive, revitalizing one of downtown’s most admired murals outside of Simon’s Furniture at 8 Summer St. The mural depicts a vintage early-1900s take on the vibrant sights and colors of the shops that era had to offer. 

Kirk Simon, one of the owner’s of Simon’s Furniture, said the mural has not only been a part of their business, but a staple in town. With paint chipping and the large mural fading, employees have taken it upon themselves to revitalize the art. 

“We’re trying to keep it the same as it was,” he said. “We’re trying to make it look like it did 25 years ago.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180923/simons-furniture-store-in-franklin-restoring-mural-to-early-1900s-look

“It’s just time to revitalize and restore it” 

Parent & Child Painting Night - May 17

Thursday, May 17 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning presents Parent and Child Painting Night Paint Your Very Own Flag and Barn REGISTER $20 Thursday, May 17 6:00 to 8:00 pm Franklin High School 218 Oak Street, Franklin Parent / Child Painting Night is designed for you and yours to have a night out together and have some creative fun.  Each person will paint on their own canvas and in less than 2 hours each will take home their own masterpiece.  Check out all of our Kids' Corner classes www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

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Paint Night with Franklin Education Foundation - May 4

Open to all students in grades 3-5 and their adult VIP.

Each adult/child pair will work together to collaboratively design and create one acrylic canvas painting. All art supplies are included. Please make sure to wear painting clothes or bring a smock.

Register here  Tickets $38
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-with-franklin-education-foundation-tickets-45184950403

Paint Night with Franklin Education Foundation - May 4

Lifelong Community Learning: Spring Watercolor Art Class

5 Week Class Begins April 23

Franklin Public Schools          Lifelong Learning Institute    Lifelong Community Learning is  pleased to announce  SPRING WATERCOLOR CLASS Don't wait... REGISTER and start painting now  Tired of hearing that everything is bad for you?    Register now for something that is good for you!    Whether you want to begin to paint or continue your painting skills, this class is for you. The class is taught by GAIL ECKBERG, a full-time teaching artist 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038,LCL@franklinps.net  508-613-1480

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Franklin Lions: Paint Party - Mar 18

The Franklin Lions will be hosting a paint party on Saturday, March 18 at Muse Paint Bar, Patriot Place, Foxboro. 

Tickets are $45 each which include food and non-alcoholic beverages. A portion of the ticket sales will be going to the Franklin Lions Scholarship Fund. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance at: https://events.musepaintbar.com/index.php/welcome/edit/26795

Tickets must be purchased in advance

Franklin Library: Pastel Paint Stunning Still Lifes Like the Masters

The Franklin Public Library will host this painting workshop on Thursday, November 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

"Gregory Maichack, twice nominated for the MCC Gold Star Award, and award-winning pastelist, presents his all-new “Pastel Paint Stunning Still Lifes Like the Masters” workshop: instruction, demo, and hands-on work by sheer beginners to advanced who keep their pastel painting. 

He demonstrates how beginners to accomplished artists can easily pastel paint a still life while applying techniques applied by masters such as van Gogh, O’Keeffe, Monet and da Vinci. He shares humorous and insightful anecdotes on the artists in this fun workshop. 

Essential techniques of pastel painting will be clearly demonstrated as participants follow along. He provides hundreds of professional grade pastels, paper, and pencils."

http://gregorymaichack.com/adult-workshops/

Franklin Library: Pastel Paint Stunning Still Lifes Like the Masters

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/11/pastel-paint-stunning-still-lifes-like.html

Paint a Wine Glass -Taste the Wine

Still Time To Register

STILL TIME TO REGISTER Paint a Wine Glass and Taste The Wine Thursday, Nov. 3 6:30 - 9:00 pm Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St. $45 REGISTER Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors bring you a fun night out. Paint two Autumn-themed wine glasses AND Taste the wine Courtesy of Franklin Liquors Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480 Franklin Public Schools                  Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning

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