Jan 12 Monday
Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.
Course Outline
Week 1: Overview/ Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control Brushes, Strokes,Pencils, paint
Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses/Value
Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones
Week 4: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing
Week 5: Warm and Cools
Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study
Jan 15 Thursday
Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative program designed specifically for those looking to enhance their well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This program focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility.Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1
Jan 17 Saturday
Join Recovery Demystified for the 2nd Annual Dry January Series at FPL! Learn what alcohol does to the brain and body in a secular, judgement-free environment. Meet other sober curious folks!
Jan 19 Monday
Irish Slow Session is for those who would like to learn Irish tunes and songs. The hour before each Irish Session we’ll learn a few new tunes and tips on how to jam in the Irish Sessions.Every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Check the Folk School calendar for more information.
RD holds secular, science-based addiction recovery support groups every Monday. We are LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent led/friendly. Harm reduction approaches welcomed. Sober curious folks are welcomed. Anyone questioning their relationship to substances is welcomed. No student observers, please.
Jan 22 Thursday
Embrace the journey of aging with confidence and vitality! Join Vicky Willis, a certified Yoga instructor, and OLLI’s Yoga Guru, in this transformative course designed specifically for those looking to enhance their well-being as they age. Through slow, precise movements rooted in Yoga, participants will systematically stretch and condition their muscles, providing essential support to aging joints. This course focuses on four key areas: strength, flexibility, agility, and balance; fundamental elements for healthy living that can help eliminate morning stiffness and improve overall mobility. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket, blocks, a yoga strap, and a yoga mat, and to wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement. Join us to foster a healthier, more active lifestyle as you embrace the changes that come with age! Activity Level: 1
Jan 24 Saturday
Jan 25 Sunday
Join us for an inspiring Vision Board and Journaling Workshop designed to help you gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and manifest what you want from yourself and your life in the year ahead. We’ll begin with a grounding meditation followed by guided journaling exercises to help you discover what you truly want to cultivate in your life in the coming year. Afterward, you’ll transition into creating a personalized vision board using magazine clippings and a variety of art materials. All materials are included in the class fee.