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The Monastery Gallery of Art | West Hartford, CT
  • About the MGA
  • Upcoming Programs
  • Call to Artists
  • Display Guidelines
  • Contact Us
The Monastery Gallery of Art | West Hartford, CT
Due to COVID-19, this program has been suspended. Click here for more information on how Holy Family and the Monastery Gallery of Art are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese Brush Painting
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
with Judy Giguere

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn two techniques of The Four Gentlemen Chinese painting process, which are the Bamboo and the Chinese Orchid. The workshop will encompass the basic elements of Chinese Brush painting for these two subjects. No experience necessary. 

Offering: $50, includes materials and a light meal

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ABOUT JUDY GIGUERE
Judy Giguere is a Chinese brush artist, writer, teacher and town historian for the town of Plymouth. A frequent speaker and writer on local history, she has studied Chinese art and is dedicated to the preservation of the history and technique of ancient China. She is the author, illustrator and publisher of two volumes on Chinese brush work released by Maple Tree Studio. Her 2018 book, The Four Gentlemen -The Art of Chinese Brush Painting, is now in the process of reprinting. 

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History of our space

The Monastery Gallery of Art is located on the historic grounds of Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. The MGA occupies a space on the B floor adjacent to the Public Chapel and that was once used as a dining room by the Passionist Community.

We are open daily, during Holy Family business hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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The Monastery Gallery of ART

303 Tunxis rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
860.760.9766