In this three-hour workshop to be led by Namrata Siviya, participants will create portraits from photos and from observations of each other. The object is up to each artist, whether play, experimentation, or honing one’s skills. Pizza and drinks will be provided.  The workshop takes place on Friday, September 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Suzan Baldoumas’s studio in Carlisle. For details and to sign up, visit https://www.suzanbaldoumas.com/portraitpainting.

Namrata will focus on painting freely and boldly with acrylic paint. The course will cover the basics while emphasizing working from the intuition and from the heart. All levels are welcome. The class takes place at the Arlington Community Education on eight Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m., beginning September 24. For details and to sign up, go to https://arlington.arux.app/course/7766/fall-2026/acrylicpainting-loose-bold. 

Namrata will guide students in developing essential drawing techniques. The six sessions will concentrate on topics like proportion, perspective, composition, and form. Suitable for all levels, the class will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Thursdays beginning September 17. For additional information you can visit https://issuu.com/bedfordrecreation/docs/fall_2026_adult_programs_classes

In this workshop Gloria will give students the opportunity to explore Chinese brush painting, including the use of brushes, the technique of stroke, and the essence of line works. The workshop will be held on Thursday, 5 November 5, 6:15–8:15pm. You can find additional information at: https://issuu.com/bedfordrecreation/docs/fall_2026_adult_programs_classes

In this six-week class, Kathy invites students to explore their unique personal imagery. Through exercises, demonstrations, and critiques, students will strengthen their markmaking to push beyond what they know and to tap into their intuitive nature. The class runs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays from November 5 to December 17. More information at https://concordart.org/class/the-unique-image-intuitive-painting-with-acrylics.