Mindfulness in Watercolor with Lois Barber, 1 October | Event in Amherst | AllEvents

Mindfulness in Watercolor with Lois Barber

Mill District Local Art Gallery

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Wed, 01 Oct, 2025 at 10:30 am

2 hours

Mill District Local Art Gallery

Starting at USD 87

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Wed, 01 Oct, 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (GMT-04:00)

Mill District Local Art Gallery

91 Cowls Road, Amherst, United States

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Mindfulness in Watercolor with Lois Barber
Practice mindfulness through watercolor painting in this relaxing Wednesday morning art series at The Local Art Gallery.

About this Event

Settle in and enjoy the present moment while exploring watercolor painting with Lois Barber in The Local Art Gallery in this Wednesday morning series that meets October 1, 8, and 15 from 10:30am - 12:30pm. No prior experience is necessary! Geared towards ages 16+.

Learn about and apply some principles of mindfulness through explorations with watercolor paints—which lend themselves to being ‘in the flow’. Specifically, students will practice being fully present in each moment, doing one thing, uniting mind, body and heart, setting intentions, not having expectations, positivity, and following your breath. Through simple exercises you will explore color, line, texture, composition, and values while letting the watercolors lead the way. We will follow the path of a line, look deeply while analyzing and mixing colors inspired by flowers, and do contour line drawing and painting—even portraits—with a splash of color.

Deadline to register: Sept. 29

$80 instructional cost: includes drawing paper, watercolor paper, extra pencils, erasers, felt pens, paints, paper towels, & brushes.

Required Material List: Approx $20. Participants are responsible for bringing the following to each class:

· #2 pencil

· Basic eraser

· Sharpie felt pens: fine point, medium point

· Small spray bottle of water

· A few inexpensive watercolor painting brushes, different sizes and types

· Basic set of inexpensive (student grade) watercolor paints: pans, tubes or bottles (8 to 12 colors including but not limited to: red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple)

· Some paper towels & a rag

· A jar for water

· An apron and/or wear old clothes

· A plastic plate or tray for mixing paints (white is best)

Artist Bio:

Lois Barber, the artist guide for the class, is an experienced watercolor painter and former art teacher. She has studied and practiced meditation and mindfulness for 34 years. Thich Nhat Hanh (pronounced Tick Not Hon), Vietnamese Buddhist monk, has been her primary teacher. Mostly she has fun painting Plein Air (outside) capturing the beauty of the world, and has created and painted hundreds of whimsical birdz that you can view on her website: https://birdz.gallery/


Note: Participants will be added to the Mill District Local Art Gallery email list. You are welcome to unsubscribe at any time.

Note: Photos and video images will be captured during the event. Please tell Local Art Gallery staff working the event if you do not wish to have your image included. Thank you.


Also check out other Arts events in Amherst, Fine Arts events in Amherst, Workshops in Amherst.

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Mindfulness in Watercolor with Lois Barber, 1 October | Event in Amherst | AllEvents
Mindfulness in Watercolor with Lois Barber
Wed, 01 Oct, 2025 at 10:30 am
USD 87