Inside the Gallery
Artist of the Month - September 2025
LRAA members have the opportunity to enter a piece of artwork into the Artist of the Month Program at each monthly Member Meeting. Winners are able to display and sell a single work for a month in various public venues throughout the Lakes Region in participating Banks and Libraries or Local Businesses.
September 2025 Artists of the Month
Left to Right
Back Right: Sherwood Frazier, James Cryan
Front Row: Melanie Kray, Gail Brunt, Susie French, Martha Aucoin, Sally Hibberd
The Winning Artists' artwork will be on display in locations in the Lakes Region through the third week of October.
Martha AuCoin, this month’s First Place winner has the distinct honor of displaying several pieces of her artwork at Annie’s Cafe & Catering in Laconia, NH. Chill out with some scrumptious homemade soup and sandwiches and enjoy the art while you eat!
The art pieces for the Honorable Mention artist will be on display through the third week of October in the following locations:
Sherwood Frazier - Gilford Library
Gail Brunt - Camden Bank, Meredith
Susie French- Camden Bank, Tilton
Melanie Kray- Franklin Savings, Gilford
Sally Hibberd - Laconia Public Library
James Cryan - Franklin Savings Bank, Franklin
Art Classes
All Classes and Workshops are held in the Lake Region Art Gallery
located in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Tilton, NH 03276.
Watercolor Workshop
with Pat Edsall
Watercolor Workshops 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
Class Dates:
October 8th & 22nd
Workshops include beginner to experienced artists. Join our fun workshops where you experience learning techniques and creating your style with confidence. Bring your pigments and brushes. Pat supplies the paper. Fee is: $40. per workshop.
All workshops are 1 pm - 3 pm.
All artists must pre-register with Pat by e-mail: PatEdsallDesigns@gmail.com or
by phone: 603- 472-3733 (leave a message), or 603- 289-5437 cell phone.
If you have a question, please do not hesitate to call or email Pat
Young at Art
with Tom Hitchcock
Saturdays 10am to noon
October 4th, 18th & 25th
Pencil Drawing and Painting in acrylics will be the key subjects with some Art History taught as well.
Cost is $30 per 2 hour session which includes ALL art materials.
This class is for very serious art students ages 12 to 80.
Please check in with Tom before coming to each class.
Call Tom Hitchcock at 603.496.6768 or email tosshitch3@gmail.com.
Watercolor for Beginners
with Stephanie McQuade
The above may not be the image worked on during this class and is meant to show the medium being taught in this class.
Classes start October 21, 2025
Ready to explore the vibrant world of watercolor? Join juried artist Stephanie C. McQuade for a five-week, hands-on course at the Lakes Region Art Gallery in Tilton, NH.
Designed for absolute beginners and budding artists, this in-person class offers step-by-step guidance in a welcoming, fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re starting a new hobby, building skills, or just enjoying a creative outing, this class is the perfect place to begin.
Watercolor for Beginners
5-week course, 2 hours each session
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, NH
The above may not be the image worked on during this class and is meant to show the medium being taught in this class.
Intermediate Watercolor
with Stephanie McQuade
Class Starts October 21, 2025
Take your watercolor skills to the next level with juried artist Stephanie C. McQuade in this five-week in-person course at the Lakes Region Art Gallery.
Designed for students with basic watercolor experience, this class focuses on expanding techniques, exploring color and composition, and developing your personal style through guided and independent projects—all in a supportive, fun, encouraging setting.
Intermediate Watercolor
Maximum Class Size: 10
5-week course, 2 hours each session
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: $200
Location: Lakes Region Art Gallery in the Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, NH
The above may not be the image worked on during this class and is meant to show the medium being taught in this class.
Introduction to Pastels
with Stephanie McQuade
Class Starts October 21, 2025
Master the art of soft hues with "Introduction to Pastels"! .
Don’t miss your chance to explore this colorful journey—take this first step to reserve your spot today and get ready to create stunning pastel masterpieces!
Introduction to Soft Pastels
5-week course, 2 hours each session
October 21st at 10:00am
Cost: $200
Questions: Stephanie@McQuadeFineArts.com
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