Sat, 02/04/2012 - 1:00pm - Sun, 02/05/2012 - 5:00pm
Join us for sledding and fun at Winterfest! Snacks and Drinks available.
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Harvard Conservation Trust partners with Fruitlands to offer a winter trail challenge. Drop in during WinterFest hours to tryout your map reading skills and collect items along the trails to win a mystery prize.
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Come explore the trails and fields at Fruitlands with a naturalist from the Nashua River Watershed Association. We will learn about what animals are active in the winter, see a few examples of mounted specimens, make an animal print card and go outside to look for signs of active animals. This program is suitable for families with children of all ages. Dress for the outdoors and bring your detective skills!
Sat, 02/11/2012 - 1:00pm - Sun, 02/12/2012 - 5:00pm
Join us for sledding and fun at Winterfest! Snacks and Drinks available.
Sat, 02/18/2012 - 1:00pm - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 5:00pm
Join us for sledding and fun at Winterfest! Snacks and Drinks available.
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 1:00pm
Wallabies, woodchucks and snakes, oh my! Meet eight to ten wild animals and learn about their habits and habitats in this popular interactive program. Controlled petting is allowed at the Animal Adventure guide’s discretion.
Thu, 03/01/2012 - 5:00pm
Watch the website for Maple sugaring events once the sap starts to run. Local expert Jim Burns will be tapping trees and making maple syrup. The Fruitlands staff will be exploring Native American and Colonial boil methods for making syrup and candy.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 03/16/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Sat, 03/17/2012 - 1:00pm
Join Horticulturist Denis Wagner to learn about grafting apple trees. Bring grafting knife, pruning shears and cuttings from a favorite apple tree to graft. Rootstocks and scion wood will be supplied. Registration required. Email mdelaney@fruitlands.org
Jill Pottle
Fri, 03/23/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Sat, 03/24/2012 - 10:00am - Sun, 03/25/2012 - 4:00pm
Get ready for plein air watercolor painting during the summer. Working from your own photographs, and views out the window learn to create compelling compositions and the basics of color and light. Intermediate level.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 03/30/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Sat, 03/31/2012 - 1:00pm
Join Horticulturist Denis Wagner to learn pruning techniques. Bring your pruning tools, loppers or hand saw. Registration required. Email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 04/06/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 04/13/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Sat, 04/14/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for the opening of the Works by Marie Spaeth exhibit at the Fruitlands Art Gallery. Curator Mike Volmar will introduce the exhibit and refreshments will be served.
Sun, 04/15/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come join us for the season opening of our museums!
Sun, 04/15/2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Museum Admission free for all Scouts with ID on the opening day of the 2012 season at Fruitlands Museum. Native American activities and trading post will be set up.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 04/20/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Sun, 04/22/2012 - 1:00pm
Fruitlands curator, Michael Volmar will talk about painter Marie Spaeth and discuss the works in this year’s exhibit, co-curated with the Boston Art Club.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 04/27/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Barry Van Dusen
Sat, 04/28/2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
This workshop will build upon the skills acquired in Barry’s previous classes, but will focus specifically on painting the landscape in an outdoor setting. (Note: if you didn’t make the earlier sessions – don’t worry – new participants are welcome!) Students will start indoors, using examples of Barry’s work to explore ways of creating expressive landscapes in watercolor. Next, students will take field kits outdoors and put their skills to work! This workshop is aimed at the intermediate to advanced student.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 05/04/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Sun, 05/06/2012 - 1:00pm
Come celebrate the winners of Fruitlands Plein Air Poetry competition. Hear original poems, inspired by the Fruitlands landscape and enjoy refreshments with the poets.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 05/12/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 05/19/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Sun, 05/20/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate the opening of internationally acclaimed sculptor, Andy Moerlein, as he begins his tenure as Artist-in-Residence at Fruitlands. Meet Andy and learn about the community projects he will be working on at the museum. Artwork will be for sale and refreshments will be served.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 05/23/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 05/26/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 05/30/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 06/01/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 06/02/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Sun, 06/03/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we welcome artist Amy Ragus and her series of photo collages, many of which highlight unique perspectives of the Fruitlands landscape. The artist will be on hand to talk about her exhibit and refreshments will be served.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 06/06/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 06/08/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 06/09/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 06/13/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Get out into the beautiful Fruitlands landscape and learn the basics of painting En Plein Air. Emphasis will be on understanding how to work with materials outdoors and methods for ensuring that your outdoor painting excursions are successful.
Sun, 08/19/2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Visceral Murmurers includes three artists: photographs by Scott Erb and paintings by Cynthia Woehrle and Brian Burris. An exhibition of their combined works will show not only how each has independently responded to the Fruitlands setting but also how they have inspired each other’s work. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 09/12/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 09/19/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 09/21/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 09/26/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 10/03/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 10/05/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 10/12/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Sat, 10/13/2012 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/14/2012 - 4:00pm
Weather permitting, your painting subject will be the magnificent, Fruitlands vista and surrounding landscape. Students will learn the basics of color and light to create watercolors of both vibrancy and depth along with specific color mixes that can be used to capture the Autumn landscape. Students will explore watercolors fluid, more spontaneous nature as a way to get down on paper with greater clarity what they are seeing.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 10/19/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 10/20/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Explore materials and create your own artwork out of existing images, paper, paint and mixed media.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 10/26/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 10/31/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 11/02/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 11/03/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 11/07/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 11/09/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 11/10/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 11/14/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 11/21/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 11/23/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 11/24/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 11/28/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 11/30/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 12/01/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 12/05/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 12/07/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 12/08/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Marjorie Glick
Wed, 12/12/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Celebrate the Fruitlands landscape and colors of the seasons as you learn to paint the specifics of the emerging landscapes with freshness and spontaneity.
To sign up, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
Jill Pottle
Fri, 12/14/2012 - 9:30am - 9:30pm
This course is for beginning and returning painters/artists who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and conceptual understanding of contemporary approaches to painting with oils or acrylics.
Jill Pottle
Sat, 12/15/2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Explore color relationships, composition and value studies in the dynamic medium of pastel. In this class both traditional and experimental approaches will be encouraged. Students may work with either dry or oil pastel. Drawing experience required.
To join, call 978.456.3924 x292 or email
mdelaney@fruitlands.org.
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