Uncorked: Paint ‘n Sip
Dive into a world of creativity! Our instructors will lead you in guided experience to create and keep a 11×14” canvas painting based on selected work by a Master painter in a fun and easy-to-follow format. Learn about art history and contemporary art while you socialize and sip! We provide supplies and a selection of beverages. Your first drink is on us!
May 9 theme:
Benson’s Flying Herons
(Frank Weston Benson’s Herons and Lillies, 1934 )
Frank Weston Benson, most widely known for his murals in the Library of Congress, also loved studying and depicting birds. Herons and Lillies, 1934 is painting inspired by Benson’s memory of herons from his trip to the Florida Keys. We will explore and uncover the compositional elements that make this painting so striking and energetic, from the cropping elements to the angle of the horizon line and the distribution of color throughout the canvas. Whether you are a bird enthusiast or want to learn how to create a dynamic composition, step into Benson’s world and create a vivid painting of your own.
Time and Cost:
5 to 7 PM
$20 Museum Members
$30 Non-Members
