Newton Cultural Alliance

New Art Center online: Painting Beyond Foundations
2020-12-01 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
Intermediate and advanced students explore and develop personal themes while pushing their skills to the limit. Demos, group exercises, color theory, advanced painting techniques with regular critique and conversation support and extend creativity and competency. See website for materials list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Venue: Washington Park

New Art Center online: Ceramics - Intermediate/Advanced
2020-12-01 09:30 - 12:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
Students of all levels explore the creative possibilities of ceramics. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction cover wheel throwing, handbuilding, and surface treatment including glazing. Each semester includes one group project or technique and plenty of time to develop your distinctive voice. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing and glazing. See website for supply list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Venue: Washington Park

New Art Center online: Monotype Printing with a Press
2020-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.
Build skills in monotype printmaking. Experiment with techniques using an etching press: additive and subtractive printing, chine colle, trace monotype, overprinting, stencils, and direct painting on a plate. Explore ways of creating texture and depth using natural and man-made objects: leaves, grasses, eggshells, mesh, foil, bubble wrap, etc. to make gorgeous prints! Excellent for all levels of experience. See website for materials list.
Dates: Sep 15 – Dec 1
Details: Tuesdays, 12 Sessions
Times: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Venue: Washington Park

An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
2020-12-02, 2020-12-03, 2020-12-04, 2020-12-05, 2020-12-06, 2020-12-07 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
These audio and video podcasts, presented by Zamir Chorale of Boston, can serve as an introduction to the field of Jewish Choral Music. But caveat lector, these are not comprehensive; they provide only an introduction to the field. Readers may follow up with the many texts and websites that are listed elsewhere in this website: https://www.jewishchoralmusic.com/podcasts

SCC Virtual Screening: Pelle the Conqueror
2020-12-02, 2020-12-03, 2020-12-04, 2020-12-05, 2020-12-06, 2020-12-07 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join us for a 30th anniversary remastered version screening of Pelle the Conqueror. The film won the Palme d’Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival The film also won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, 1988; it was submitted to the Academy by the Danish government, giving Denmark its second consecutive win after Babette’s Feast.
Lasse, an elderly and widowed farmer, and his young son Pelle, join a boat-load of immigrants to escape from impoverished rural Sweden to Denmark’s Baltic island of Bornholm. They are employed at a large farm in Denmark, where they are treated as the lowest of the low. It is ultimately their loving relationship which sustains them through a difficult year.
The film is 150 minutes, and will be available to watch online from Friday, November 13th until Friday, December 11th. Click here to watch the film’s trailer and learn more about how to watch.

SCC Virtual Screening: When the Raven Flies
2020-12-02, 2020-12-03, 2020-12-04, 2020-12-05, 2020-12-06 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Hrafn Gunnlaugsson‘s first Viking film, where he presents a new concept of the Viking era, destroying the stereotype Hollywood image. Set in the middle Ages, the film tells the story of the revenge of Gestur, an Irishman who as a child witnessed the murder of his parents by two Norwegian Vikings, the foster-brothers Thór and Erik, and the taking of his sister as a slave. Gest follows their trail to Iceland and incites their mutual distrust and hatred. His sister stands between two men: the one who once ravished her, the father of her beloved son, and her brother, whom she has also learned to love, and who now wants to rescue her and to avenge their parents’ death.
Film followed by a Q & A with writer and director Hrafn Gunnlaugsson. Interviewed by author of Norse Mythology for Bostonians: A Transcription of the Impudent Edda, Rowdy Geirsson and author illustrator of Barbarian Lord, Matt Smith.
The film is 109 minutes with English subtitles, and will be available to watch online from Sunday, November 15th until Tuesday, November 15th. Cost is $15 ; $7 for SCC Members. Click here to watch trailer and learn more.

Newton Free Library online: Todd Brunel performs Classical and Jazz
2020-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Join clarinetist Todd Brunel for the YouTube Premiere of a classical and jazz performance. Check back for details and the program link.
Please note, you do not need to register for this event.

All Newton Music School: Broadway Bound Online Class
2020-12-03 17:00 - 17:45, 2020-12-05 13:45 - 14:30 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Actors will spend the Semester creating and exploring imaginative characters, learning choreography, and proper singing technique with director, composer, and playwright Kelvyn Koning; an experienced musical theatre educator.
Broadway Bound will allow each actor to sing, dance, deliver lines, and be part of a virtual theatrical ensemble which builds presence and self-confidence.
Creative and engaging instructor Mr. Kelvyn will work with the young actors ideas to compose original music and scenes for each class as they prepare a virtual world premiere production!
Before filming, the student will be provided with a Broadway Bound “Backstage” Box with all the costume pieces and props needed to film their scenes, songs, and choreography with flair!
Click here for registration.
Ages 5-7 years
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturdays: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Ages 8-10 years
Sept. 10 to Jan. 7 – Thursday: 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Sept. 12 to Jan. 16 – Saturday: 1:45 – 2:30 pm

New Art Center: Gesture, Color, Painting
2020-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
This exciting class will bridge the methods of gesture drawing with abstract painting. Students will investigate intuitive mark-making as the base for an abstract painting, and explore ways that color heightens the work. They will explore the relationship between line, shape and color, and look at art from the present and past to better understand the possibilities. Students will use both drawing materials and acrylic paint to create a series of works on canvas. See website for materials list.

New Art Center: Textured Glass Workshop
2020-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Create a low relief tile out of ceramic fiber (a soft material easily cut or torn) on top of which 3 layers of glass (8” x 11”) will be kiln fired at 1500 degrees. The glass sheets will become one solid piece with the imprint of your relief. You will have the option to add bright transparent colors to your project using colored pieces of thin fusible glass. Your fired artwork with display frame will be available for pickup a few weeks after class. Students must wear closed toe shoes, and safety glasses or eyeglasses. Other materials provided. No experience necessary. Visit website to register.

New Art Center online: Drawing, Painting, Collage GR 6-8
2020-12-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom
New Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings.

Longer class! Explore techniques of drawing, painting and collage. The focus this semester will be on form and space – learning to make your work look 3-D and to show distance. Experiment with color, shape and composition, and learn how to use different art materials individually and together to create more sophisticated artworks. This class is excellent for all levels of experience.
Dates: Sep 25 – Dec 18
Details: Fridays, 10 Sessions
Times: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Venue: Live Online Learning (Zoom)
Notes: No class 11/27

Newton Theatre Kids presents: Fall Workshop Series
2020-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Newton Theatre Kids is proud to present our Fall Workshop Series! These one-time-only virtual workshops are the perfect opportunity for the young performers in your life to experiment with new types of theatre, connect with peers, and flex their creative muscles. With topics ranging from Shakespeare to Musical Theatre to 10 Minute Plays and classes available for students in grades 2-12, we are thrilled to continue providing a variety of outlets to engage your children!
To learn more about each workshop and to register, click here.

SCC Author Series: "The Viking Woman of Birka" with David K. Mullaly
2020-12-05 13:00 | Zoom
Asa was a young woman who avenged a personal assault, was forced to become a warrior and leader during her family’s travels, and ultimately became responsible for defending Birka, one of the great Viking trade centers. This actual Norse woman made her mark during a violent time.

A Viking burial found on the Swedish island of Birka, identified as Bj.581, contained what was recently identified as the remains of a woman warrior and leader. What was found there confirmed that she was female and presented herself as such. Testing also suggested that she traveled extensively when she was young. What we cannot know for sure is how she grew into the role which typically was filled by men in the Norse culture.
Join author David K. Mullaly for talk about his latest novel. Order David’s book here.
This event is on Saturday, December 5th at 1pm via zoom | FREE register here

Newton Art Association: Online Artists' Demos
2020-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Watch Artists Work!
The NAA hosts eight artists each year who share their media, message, and skills.
Fall and spring demos are on Thursday evenings; winter demos are on Sunday afternoons. This year some demos will be virtual. Click on the links below on each demo to get zoom link (will be provided a few days before day of demo).
UPCOMING DEMOS | CLICK ON LINK FOR MORE INFO
Thursday, November 12, 7-9 p.m. | James C. Varnum: Mixed Media
Sunday, December 6, 2-4 p.m. | Janet Schwartz: Pastel
Sunday, January 10, 2021, 2-4 p.m. | Adria Arch: Printing for Painters
All are free and open to the public.
