ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library will host award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack.  

 

He will present his new "Jellyfish," a pastel painting workshop for adults 18+, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 

 

No experience necessary. Seating may fill quickly, so call 413-743-8345 to register for this free class. Materials will be provided during this two-hour workshop.

 

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 

Participants will receive a hands-on experience of basic pastel painting, as well as advanced techniques. Participants are encouraged to freely experiment with hundreds of the artist's professional grade hard and soft pastels, and professional pastel paper.

 

The event is for those ages 18 and up.

 

Artist Gregory John Maichack lives in the Berkshires. He is a portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels. Winner of the Award of Merit from the Bennington Center for the Arts: Impressions of New England Show 2003, he also was awarded the Savoir-faire Pastel Award from the Great Lakes Pastel Society. 

 

The Adams Free Library is located at 92 Park Street.