New Art Center Online: Seascapes in Watercolor
ZoomNew Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings. Discover ocean motifs in watercolor in this online zoom class. We’ll cover 2 ways of developing crashing waves, develop techniques for authentic rocks and ledges, paint shimmering coves with sunset boats, and detail…
Newton Free Library Online: Matt Heaton Family Sing-along
ZoomMatt Heaton always brings an exuberant energy to his sing-alongs. Peppered with well known classics and original music, children and adults alike are sure to enjoy the whole program! Visit website for more information. Zoom link!
New Art Center *Teens* Gr. 8-12 Drawing Boot Camp
ZoomLet’s get drawing! In this 4-week drawing workout using Zoom, students will learn the basic building blocks of drawing. Create form using different techniques for showing light and shadow, and learn to apply texture and add detail to your drawings. We will learn how to show distance, including 1- and 2-point perspective, and how to…
New Art Center Online: Highlights and Hidden Gems of Paris’s Museums
ZoomNew Art Live Online Learning – Weekly online class at designated class times. New Art faculty conduct a real-time class through Zoom video meetings. Join art gallery owner and longtime expat Christine O’Donnell on a journey through Paris’s museums! Conducted via Zoom, this Wednesday workshop series will allow armchair travelers everywhere to enjoy (or relive!) trips to…
An online series on the history & nature of Jewish choral music
ONLINE United KingdomThese 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:…
Newton Art Association: Shelter in Art
ONLINE United KingdomShelter in Art is a virtual exhibition of work created by Newton Art Association members during the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to view this incredible exhibit online through October 31.
Suzuki School: Online Summer Music Lessons for Children
ONLINE United KingdomThe Suzuki School of Newton offers individual lessons during the summer for both current SSN students and new students. New students should fill out our inquiry form to begin the enrollment process. We offer a la carte weekly online summer lessons, with availability especially in piano, cello, violin, flute, and harp. Click here for more information!…
Newton Community Cameras
A photography contest during COVID-19 Submissions accepted June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 Public Exhibition Place & Dates: TBD How do we connect when we are physically distant? While COVID 19 continues to impact lives around the world, we have the opportunity to document this life-altering event in a very personal way through photography…
New Art Center Online: *Adults* Watercolor Flowers: Tight and Loose
ZoomIn this light-hearted course conducted on Zoom, explore the joy of floral watercolors. Learn to make choices about loose (expressive watercolor) vs. “tight” painting techniques (botanical illustration). You’ll fall in love with the simplest rules of composition, which will free you up to use special watercolor effects. In your homework, choose between simple assignments for…
History Book Club Meeting
The History Book Club of Historic Newton meets via Zoom to discuss Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-1956 by Anne Applebaum. Read the book in advance and join us the discussion, which is open to all. If you would like to receive the invitation, email social@historicnewton.org.