The Society of the Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will host a one-day workshop, “Manet’s Florals with Roberta Shea,” on Saturday, April 20.

This event will run from 10 am to 3 pm at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at The Flagpole).

Painters of all skill levels are welcome. Students will work from live floral arrangements in all mediums, and are asked to bring their own paints and small canvas or paper (11” x 14”). Students should also plan to provide their own lunch.

Fee is $85 per person ($65 for SCAN members). Class size is limited.

Shea completed her formal degree in art education at Southern Connecticut State University, then taught art in public high schools, adult education, and after school programs. She has participated in numerous group and solo shows in both Connecticut and New York.

Her work is also found in private collections in Connecticut, New York, California, Illinois, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.

Shea has won numerous awards in painting including from Washington Arts Association, Ridgefield Guild of Artists Juried Show, and The President’s Award from the Connecticut Women Artists in 2020 and First Place in 2021.

The April workshop will include a demonstration, instructions, and time to paint.

Registration is required and available by sending a check payable to SCAN, with Roberta Shea workshop noted on the memo line, to SCAN, PO Box 41, Newtown CT 06470. Students are asked to include their name, address, phone and e-mail with their payment.

Registration is done once the fee is paid.

For additional information or to confirm registration contact SCAN President Adele Moros at 203-744-7690.