2025-2026 Hyde Park Art Association Workshops

Discounts:

To receive a discount you must click the orange "enter discount code" link before you check out. The available discounts are:

Discount code: member (10%) Discount code: siblings (10%) (must be in same class) Discount code: seniors (10%)

(you may only use one discount)

Basic Drawing Workshop with Larry Johnson

First Saturday of the Month, 10 am - 12 noon
December 6
Held at the MAC
$35

By employing a simple approach you can accurately render still life objects with outline drawing. Learn how to look at and respond to what you see to integrate form, perspective and a sense of weight to create a convincing drawing. Challenge yourself in a supportive and fun atmosphere. All levels are welcome. Materials provided.

Larry Johnson, a 1979 graduate of The Art Institute of Boston, has been an artist all his life. He grew up making homemade comic books and self-published his book Tales of Fantasy for several years. These days he draws and paints landscapes, fantasy scenes and still life subject matter. A long time resident of Jamaica Plain, he moved to Hyde Park in 2009, and for five years taught a comic book workshop at The Menino Arts Center. He currently teaches drawing at the MAC and to residents of local retirement communities through the Hyde Park Art Association’s Mobile Arts Program.

Basic Watercolor Workshop with Larry Johnson

Second Saturday of the Month, 10 am - 12 noon
December 13
Held at the MAC
$35

Learn how to employ the watercolor medium to its best advantage, using washes and other techniques to create illuminated color compositions. By accurately rendering the color and textures of still life objects and nature scenes you will be able to understand and explore the possibilities of watercolor painting in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own.

Oil Pastel Workshop with Larry Johnson
Saturday, December 20, 10 am - 12 pm
Held at the MAC
$35

Remember drawing with crayons? Well, oil pastels are more advanced and are formulated to blend and combine in exciting and engaging ways. From subtle effects to vibrant colors and textures you can get some interesting effects from oil pastels. It’s somewhere between drawing and painting. Explore the possibilities of this medium in easy exercises in this one day workshop. Materials provided.

Intensive Oil Painting Workshop with Judith Robichaud
Six Tuesdays, January 6 - February 10, 2026, 530 – 830 pm
Held at the MAC
$200 early bird discount through December 2, then $235

This workshop is for those who have the basics of working with oil paints and want to continue to develop their painting practice. Students will have the option to work with their own source material (e.g., photo, master copy) or a still life that the instructor will provide.

Supplies:
-palette or palette paper
-a few brushes (small-#4 or #6, medium-#8, large-#10 or #12, various shapes-flat, filbert, round). See brush guide here.
-palette knife
- 1 9x12 canvas pad or a few inexpensive canvas boards (8x10)
-oil paint any brand like Gamblin or Windsor Newton (mars or ivory black, ultramarine blue, cadmium red light, cadmium yellow or lemon yellow, titanium white) or any other colors you have available
-linseed oil and a small jar with a lid
-paper towels or shop towels

Judith Robichaud, a fine artist and HPAA member, has shown her work at several art fairs and galleries in Boston and New York. Judith claims her professional artist life started when she began renting a studio at the Menino Art Center in 2011. She has since maintained a consistent studio practice while juggling the art fair scene, freelancing and volunteering for Roslindale Open Studios.

Discounts:

To receive a discount you must click the orange "enter discount code" link before you check out. The available discounts are:

Discount code: member (10%) Discount code: siblings (10%) (must be in same class) Discount code: seniors (10%)

(you may only use one discount)

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