SERVICES

ADULT STUDIO ART CLASSES are offered at the Belknap Mill every Wednesday. The Schedule can be found on the Home Page of this website.
Classes are presented in small groups of 4-8 participants and include a 30 minute media demonstration at the beginning of each class. The remaining 2 hours can be spent experimenting with the media used in the class demo or working on your personal creation. Color Mixing, Composition, Perspective classes are presented throughout the year. See Artist Gallery Below
Classes are presented in small groups of 4-8 participants and include a 30 minute media demonstration at the beginning of each class. The remaining 2 hours can be spent experimenting with the media used in the class demo or working on your personal creation. Color Mixing, Composition, Perspective classes are presented throughout the year. See Artist Gallery Below

CARICATURES
"When Frates Creates, he really draws a crowd" His portraits with pizzazz have been part of corporate events, wedding receptions, fairs, Old Home Days, birthdays school assemblies or even personalized gifts and awards. As a member of the International Society of Caricature Artists his creations have met a high standard of excellence for 50 years. See Gallery Below
"When Frates Creates, he really draws a crowd" His portraits with pizzazz have been part of corporate events, wedding receptions, fairs, Old Home Days, birthdays school assemblies or even personalized gifts and awards. As a member of the International Society of Caricature Artists his creations have met a high standard of excellence for 50 years. See Gallery Below

MAGIC SHOWS AND STORYTELLING
Magical Artist, Larry Frates aka NASCIMENTO, has been performing his own special blend of magic and cartooning for over 45 years. His performances are themed to fit each audience. Whether presenting his larger stage show or small venue family event his audience are sure to have a fun time. Included are also chalk talk bits, illustrated stories, and personalized cartooning segments that are sure to amuse.
Magical Artist, Larry Frates aka NASCIMENTO, has been performing his own special blend of magic and cartooning for over 45 years. His performances are themed to fit each audience. Whether presenting his larger stage show or small venue family event his audience are sure to have a fun time. Included are also chalk talk bits, illustrated stories, and personalized cartooning segments that are sure to amuse.
WATERCOLOR/ ACRYLIC GALLERY and CARICATURE EXAMPLES
The attached images represent the watercolor style of the Belknap Mill's Artist-In-Residence, Larry Frates. He uses acrylic paints in a very loose and wet application on paper and canvas. His works are presently on display at the Riverside Gallery in Laconia, NH and his Painters Street Studio in New Orleans, LA. The ABOUT tab on this website will give you an overview of one of NH's premier painters.
The attached images represent the watercolor style of the Belknap Mill's Artist-In-Residence, Larry Frates. He uses acrylic paints in a very loose and wet application on paper and canvas. His works are presently on display at the Riverside Gallery in Laconia, NH and his Painters Street Studio in New Orleans, LA. The ABOUT tab on this website will give you an overview of one of NH's premier painters.