Oil Painting Workshop with a Twist for the Beginner to the Intermediate…(Adults)
Reawaken Your Creative Soul and Learn to Paint
Tuesdays 9:00 am -12:00 pm (6-week session)
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Instructor: Laura Tryon Jennings, CAGs
Registration: REGISTER HERE (Limited spots!)
Fee: $198 (plus $28 supply fee paid to Laura if needed or desired).
In case class needs to be canceled, class will be made up on Tuesday, January 2, 9:00-12:00
Tap into an extraordinary resource: the vibrant, vital force of your own creative character in a nurturing, encouraging, and safe environment and discover your distinctive path to oil painting. You only need bring the willingness to give up any attachment to feeling you have no talent or creativity. The focus of this workshop is to enjoy the creative experience and self-nurturing qualities oil painting can provide to your soul. It offers a unique blend of learning the basics of oil painting materials, foundations of color theory, color mixing, composition and working with the flow of the creative process to awaken creative spirit, remember playfulness, and open a fuller expression of authentic self by nurturing your essence. Artist Jennings approaches teaching each student individually, so they can paint freely, at their own level, and paint a subject (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, interior, etc. from life and/or from a photograph) befitting their skills and needs. The workshop can be used as a vehicle for expression, playing with paint, learning the techniques of oil painting, and/or to have instructional oil painting, which means you truly can be a beginner, intermediate, or simply get a feel for oil painting. All supplies will be provided or bring your own supplies if you prefer.
For students who have absolutely no background in painting and desire instructional painting, I sometimes recommend one or two private classes with me before jumping into a six-week session. If this isn’t feasible, I ask for patience, particularly on the first day, and encourage you to contact me with your email and phone # so I can connect with you at least one week before class. (LTryonJennings@gmail.com, 781-837-7982 landline)
All supplies will be provided or bring your own supplies if you prefer. There is a 12-student maximum.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information contact Hope Floats at 781-585-4221.
Make-up classes will be scheduled by the instructor only in the event they are cancelled due to weather or if the instructor cancels. No refunds, credits, or pro-rates except for COVID-19 related events. (Given only if the event is cancelled or at the discretion of the Hope Floats Director) ….and the Art Complex Museum in Duxbury and Hope Floats in Kingston have kindly agreed one make-up class per session can be made up at the other venue. This gives you five days to choose from to make up a class if you need to make-up a day. (No make-up on the first day of a new session) At least twenty-four hours’ notice is required to make up a class.
In case of inclement weather there will be a make-up class scheduled after the last class of each session.
This is a closed support group for group facilitators at Hope Floats.
This group will take place in the Wellness Barn at Hope Floats
Pregnancy Loss: Bereavement Support Group for Parents
This group is open to any parent experiencing the loss of a child at any stage of pregnancy. This is a peer-led support group. Peer facilitators are parents who have experienced the loss of a child and are trained by Hope Floats as volunteer peer facilitators.
Thursdays (6 Week Group), 8:00 – 9:00 PM (Zoom): 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, break for Thanksgiving, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
Registration is required. Contact Abby Hennigan 781-585-4221 ext. 4.
This group meeting is canceled due to Halloween.
November Family Night:
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Registration required – REGISTER HERE
Join us at Hope Floats for family night for children and families grieving the death of a loved one. Children and their families are invited to work together on a family art project. For this Family Night, we will be offering activities focused on gratitude and creating a “gratitude pumpkin” that everyone can take home and write on daily things that spark joy and gratitude!
Please register all family members that plan on attending so we have an accurate number for pizza. We need a minimum of 3 families, or 6 people registered to hold this event. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Holistic Cancer Retreat
Friday, October 27, 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration required. Space is limited – REGISTER HERE
If you have recently been impacted by a cancer diagnosis, please join us at Hope Floats for a day of rest and renewal created especially for you.
Enjoy a gentle yoga class, group support, a nourishing noon meal, as well as varied holistic treatments. Our gifted practitioners, facilitators and volunteers will offer you a nurturing space to find an oasis of comfort and ease as you navigate this challenging time. (As we want to make sure you are able to fully participate and enjoy this day of support, if you are currently undergoing treatment, please obtain a signed letter of permission from your doctor). This group is led by trained Hope Floats peer volunteer facilitators.
9th Annual Hope Floats Memory Walk
A walk to remember our loved ones
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Walk begins at 10:00 AM
Early registration: Friday, September 29, 3:00 – 5:30 PM
Join us after the walk for food, vendors, and raffles.
TEAMS ARE WELCOME! Walk as a team of four or more to honor your loved one. The team with the most walkers will be given the opportunity to lead the walk from Hope Floats and will receive a Hope Floats Memory Brick.
NEW THIS YEAR: Create your own team page to fundraise! Please visit the “team information section” for instructions.
Children under 12 walk for free: T-shirts are not included, but can be purchased.
Please ask family and friends to sponsor your walk! We are also looking for raffles, wine donations, and gift card donations. Donations make such a difference towards helping us provide free support services to those in need.
For more information contact us at 781-585-4221 ext 7.