Salt Ponds Through New Eyes
When: Tuesday, August 4 at 10:00 am
Where: Kettle Pond Visitor Center
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When: Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 am
Where: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Who: Led by Salt Ponds Coalition and local artist, Frances Topping
What: Learning to sketch the beautiful, natural environment of Ninigret Pond
Pre-registration: Reservations are required
Create, reflect, enjoy time by the Pond, and appreciate it through new eyes.
Join Salt Ponds Coalition and local artist, Frances Topping and look at the salt ponds and their surroundings with “new eyes.” Frances will help as you record thoughts and observations in quick sketches and notes. Using minimal materials, you can produce a memorable keepsake of your time at the salt ponds. No prior drawing experience is necessary; all levels welcome.
Materials needed Materials needed include a pen or pencil, and notepaper (with a backing) or a sketchbook (multimedia ones are good). Frances and the Salt Ponds Coalition will bring some extra supplies, including colored pencils. Participants are welcome to bring their own colored pencils, a small watercolor kit, micron pen, and waterbrush or brush and water container.
You can learn more about the Salt Ponds Coalition at their website.
You can learn about Frances Topping’s art at her website.
You can read more about Frances, who is also the Vice-Chair of the Charlestown Planning Commission, on her profile page.