Needham Art Association hosts demonstrations and educational programs on the first Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted.) These programs are free and open to the public, though registration may sometimes be required for non-members. This year all events will be hosted at the Needham Free Public Library except for the virtual tour in January and our joint program with Wellesley Society of Artists in April.
March Program
James C. Varnum – Experimental Aqua Media
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
For our March program, James C. Varnum will demonstrate his watercolor techniques to create abstract compositions with depth and texture, using acrylic paints and inks on paper or Yupo
James describes himself as an experimental aqua media painter. His paintings are combinations of layered colors, movements and various textures on traditional watercolor papers and surfaces such as Yupo and Terra-Skin. He emphasizes the topography of the painting using inks or graphite.His intent is for viewer to create an association, or an interpretation of the painting that triggers a narrative of their own.
James lives in Newton, MA. He is on the board of Galatea Fine Art in Boston and belongs to multiple art associations and galleries. His work can be viewed at jcvarnumart.com and on Instagram: @jamescvarnum.
2024-25 Schedule
Tuesday, October 1, 6:30-8:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
Demonstration: Carlos Santiago
Thursday, November 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
Artist Talk: Andrew Kusmin
Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
Activity Night: Nancy Gruskin
Tuesday, January 7, 7:00-9:00pm
on Zoom
Virtual Tour: The Huntington Museum
Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
Critique night: Janet Schwartz
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-8:30pm
Needham Free Public Library
Demonstration: James Varnum
Saturday, April 5, 1:30-3:30pm
Wellesley Free Library
Demonstration: Nancy Freise
Joint program with Wellesley Society of Artists