The Trent House Association will host a program of plein air painting sponsored by Artworks and led by teaching artist John Gummere on three Saturdays – August 5, August 12, and August 19 — from 4 to 6 p.m. The sessions will be held on the grounds of the William Trent House Museum at 15 Market Street, Trenton, across from the Hughes Justice Complex. Registration for one, two, or all three sessions can be made at artworks.org/Events for $35 per session. Plenty of free parking is available at the rear of the museum property.

Gummere is a Pennsylvania-based painter who began his creative career as an architecture student at Columbia University. He has studied art in a variety of academic institutions including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Philadelphia College of Arts, and the Tyler School of Art. He paints with oils on canvas or panels in a representational style, with an emphasis on city scenes, landscapes, and interior compositions. His work can be seen at behance.net/JohnGummere.

During the sessions Gummere will offer instruction on topics such as compositions and perspective. Artworks will supply 11 by 14 inch gessoboard panels, but participants may bring other panels, canvases, or paper if preferred. Participants should bring their choice of oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints; brushes; and supplies for sketching. A landscape easel is suggested. The Trent House will provide folding chairs, canopy tents, and bottled water.

The Trent House grounds offer a variety of subjects including the 1719 historic house, other historic structures, a heritage garden, historic varieties of apple trees, and other tree varieties on the 2-plus acre grounds.

The William Trent House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area and on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. The museum is dedicated to sharing the authentic history of the house, property, and people with its communities, connecting the past with today and tomorrow. For more information, visit williamtrenthouse.org.