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Sketching in Silence

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The Gathering

Sketching in Silence with Joan Hanley

Tahilla Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire

September 12, 2026

Intimate, seasonal, and unhurried

This is a day for slowing down, for looking closely, and for making marks on paper in the quiet company of others. 

About Joan Hanley

Joan Hanley is an American contemporary artist whose paintings contemplate the intimate moments of daily life, the quiet of light, the weight of a moment, the way feeling accumulates in a landscape.

Joan’s work has been exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Fitchburg Art Museum, and galleries across the country. She is currently represented by Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, New York.

She brings to this gathering the same quality that runs through all her work: a generous, unhurried attention to what is right in front of us, relaxation, and a surrender to wild beauty.

The Day

We begin at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome circle and a small ritual of choosing colors led by artist Joan Hanley. From there, Joan will guide guests outside to a quiet place on the land that invites stillness. You will sketch, wander, and sketch again, filling four small pieces of paper with the forms, colors, textures, and impressions of the world around you. After the outdoor sketching, Joan will guide guests into the barn to use their initial sketches as inspiration for three loose works on paper.

A seasonal country lunch prepared by Carolyn Hough of Cranberry Meadow Farm will be enjoyed in the garden.  

After lunch, one work from each guest will be gently displayed. Joan will then guide the group in writing and sharing poetic responses to what has emerged.

The day closes with each guest choosing a line of poetry to carry forward, followed, weather permitting, by time together around the firebowl.

Each guest will leave with their works on paper and a curated analogue art kit, complete with paper, mark-making tools, brushes, and paints, offering an invitation to continue exploring at home.

We end at 3:00 p.m.

The Details

Date:  Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Tahilla Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire    (Address provided upon registration)

Capacity: Limited to 12 guests

Fee: $325           

Your place includes:

  • a full day of creative exploration with Joan Hanley

  • all paper, brushes, paints, and mark-making materials

  • a seasonal country lunch by Carolyn Hough of Cranberry Meadow Farm

  • a curated analogue art kit to continue your practice at home

  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes for a gentle garden walk, a light layer which you don’t mind paint on for outdoor comfort, and a notebook if you like to jot things down.

  • Questions? Reach out at jeanne@jeannehenriques.com. If you would like to discuss payment, I’m happy to talk it through.

The Gathering

Sketching in Silence with Joan Hanley

Tahilla Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire

September 12, 2026

Intimate, seasonal, and unhurried

This is a day for slowing down, for looking closely, and for making marks on paper in the quiet company of others. 

About Joan Hanley

Joan Hanley is an American contemporary artist whose paintings contemplate the intimate moments of daily life, the quiet of light, the weight of a moment, the way feeling accumulates in a landscape.

Joan’s work has been exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Fitchburg Art Museum, and galleries across the country. She is currently represented by Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson, New York.

She brings to this gathering the same quality that runs through all her work: a generous, unhurried attention to what is right in front of us, relaxation, and a surrender to wild beauty.

The Day

We begin at 10:00 a.m. with a welcome circle and a small ritual of choosing colors led by artist Joan Hanley. From there, Joan will guide guests outside to a quiet place on the land that invites stillness. You will sketch, wander, and sketch again, filling four small pieces of paper with the forms, colors, textures, and impressions of the world around you. After the outdoor sketching, Joan will guide guests into the barn to use their initial sketches as inspiration for three loose works on paper.

A seasonal country lunch prepared by Carolyn Hough of Cranberry Meadow Farm will be enjoyed in the garden.  

After lunch, one work from each guest will be gently displayed. Joan will then guide the group in writing and sharing poetic responses to what has emerged.

The day closes with each guest choosing a line of poetry to carry forward, followed, weather permitting, by time together around the firebowl.

Each guest will leave with their works on paper and a curated analogue art kit, complete with paper, mark-making tools, brushes, and paints, offering an invitation to continue exploring at home.

We end at 3:00 p.m.

The Details

Date:  Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Tahilla Farm, Peterborough, New Hampshire    (Address provided upon registration)

Capacity: Limited to 12 guests

Fee: $325           

Your place includes:

  • a full day of creative exploration with Joan Hanley

  • all paper, brushes, paints, and mark-making materials

  • a seasonal country lunch by Carolyn Hough of Cranberry Meadow Farm

  • a curated analogue art kit to continue your practice at home

  • What to bring: Comfortable shoes for a gentle garden walk, a light layer which you don’t mind paint on for outdoor comfort, and a notebook if you like to jot things down.

  • Questions? Reach out at jeanne@jeannehenriques.com. If you would like to discuss payment, I’m happy to talk it through.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. Joan's approach is soft and supportive, present but never prescriptive. This day is open to everyone, from practiced artists to complete beginners.

  • The full program with Joan Hanley, a seasonal country lunch prepared by Carolyn Hough of Cranberry Meadow Farm, all materials, and a curated analogue art take-home kit. Everything you need for the day is provided.

  • All paper, mark makers, brushes, and paints are provided. You will work with water-soluble materials on paper, both outdoors and inside the barn. Everything goes home with you at the end of the day.

  • Tahilla Farm is located in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The exact address and directions will be shared with confirmed guests before the event.

  • In the unlikely event that Sketching in Silence is cancelled by Tahilla Gatherings, all registered guests will received a full refund within 5 to 7 business days. You will be notified immediately at the email address provided at registration.

  • Comfortable shoes for a gentle garden walk, a light layer you don't mind getting paint on, and a notebook if you like to jot things down.

  • The day continues. We have beautiful indoors spaces at Tahilla and will shape the day accordingly.

  • We will move between the garden and the barn throughout the day. If the weather is beautiful, we'll stay out in it. If not, we adapt gracefully.

  • Yes. Please notify us at jeanne@jeannehenriques.com that you will pay by check so I can save your spot. Check payable to Tahilla Gatherings, LLC and send it to Jeanne Henriques, PO Box 74, Peterborough, NH 03458

  • Due to the small size and nature of the gathering, registrations are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible at jeanne@jeannehenriques.com

    We will refer to the waitlist first, and if a spot is filled your registration will be transferred and your full payment returned within 5 to 7 business days.