Join artist Jennifer Linskey on Thursday, Aug. 23 for a day of painting and drawing at historic Castle Tucker, overlooking the beautiful Sheepscot River and Wiscasset Harbor. Beginners are welcome!  Bring your own materials, lunch and a hat. The day begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Enjoy the day and gather for an afternoon critique with the instructor. Weather permitting. Castle Tucker is located at 2 Lee Street in Wiscasset. Admission is $20 Historic New England members, $25 nonmembers. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. Call 882-7169 or buy online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/CAT-PLEINAIR-2-10344.

Jennifer Linskey brings over thirty years of drawing and painting experience working from observation. She earned a BA in art from Smith College and an MFA in drawing, painting, and printmaking from Southern Illinois University. Jennifer studied with George Nick, Erin Palmer, and Martha Armstrong. Her work has been shown at the Bowery Gallery in New York City, and been juried into shows by Lois Dodd, John Walker, and William Bailey. Come learn from this talented, warm and enthusiastic teacher, excited to share her knowledge of painting with you!

Castle Tucker is open Wednesday through Sunday until Oct. 15 with guided tours on the hour and half hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more at www.HistoricNewEngland.org.

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