South Shore YMCA Nature Center | 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA

Join us for a community oriented plein air painting series with local artist Robyn Thompson Duong. Step into the landscape and let the Nature Center become your studio! All experience levels and ages welcome, as each week begins with a short warm-up and demo, followed by independent painting time, guidance from the instructor, and reflective group sharing.

Sundays 9:30-11:30am | May 3, 17, 31

Open to ages 5-99! Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Participants should bring the following materials:

• Sketchbook or watercolor pad
• Drawing pencils, pens, or charcoal
• Portable watercolor or gouache set
• Brushes, water container, rags
• Folding stool or blanket
• Clipboard or lightweight easel
• Sunscreen, bug spray, water, hat

About artist Robyn Thompson Duong: Primarily a figurative artist, Robyn works in acrylics at her Hanover studio. As a black woman raised in the suburbs of Boston and often being the only person of color growing up, Robyn knows the importance of representation and seeing one’s self in the images and people around you, hence her work depicting women of color as the main subjects of her paintings. Robyn Studied visual art at Syracuse University earning a BFA in 2002.  She later went on to earn an MEd from Lesley University. Combining her passion for art with her love of teaching, Robyn has been an art teacher in both private and public institutions. Robyn was named the Museum of Fine Arts Emerging Artist Fellow for 2020.

Contact: [email protected]