A gold leafing workshop introduces the time-honored technique of gilding, first used by ancient Egyptians and later adopted by the Romans. Students will learn the basics of applying gold leaf to three-dimensional objects. Topics include surface preparation, proper adhesives, applying the gold leaf, polishing, and optional varnishing. Wednesday, April 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. […]
A mushroom growing workshop with Jim Watkins of Nurcha Foods runs Thursday, April 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The fee is $55. Watkins covers how to grow edible mushrooms at home. Topics include mushroom basics, varieties, and simple growing methods using store-bought or homegrown mushrooms. Guidance also includes adding mushrooms to gardens or houseplants […]
Self-hardening Clay Jewelry Workshop meets Fridays in April from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $55. Students learn basic hand-building techniques, including slab rolling, scoring, slipping, embossing, and shaping. All materials are provided. A second session focuses on painting and finishing. Participants assemble their pieces and complete their designs.
A bottle gourd birdhouse workshop will be held Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $55. Bottle gourds are versatile natural forms used for instruments, vessels, and decorative pieces. Students will create a birdhouse by cutting an opening, sanding, priming, and painting. All skill levels are welcome. Suitable for individuals […]
Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel is a four-week ceramics class. It runs Tuesdays, April 21 through May 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members: $210. Nonmembers: $235. This class is a strong companion to wheel throwing. It also works as a standalone option. Hand building is slower, more organic, and highly expressive. Students […]
Oversoul Theatre Collective Inc., in partnership with 3rd Eye Unlimited, is reviving community-based Black theater in New Bedford through Griot’s Corner, a weekly workshop led by playwright and arts educator Mwalim. Actors, spoken-word artists, musicians, and dancers from the city’s Black and Brown communities are invited to help form a new ensemble centered on cultural […]
Design, create, and wear your own ceramic jewelry in this three-session workshop taught by ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. Classes meet on Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee — members: $165, non-members: $180. The workshop welcomes beginners and offers a thoughtful approach. Participants learn the full process, from shaping clay […]
Ink & Identity: A Collaborative Printmaking Workshop is scheduled for Wednesdays, May 6 to 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fee is $250. Master printmaker Adrian Tió leads the four-week workshop. He’s a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Tió’s work is displayed in major collections, including the Andy […]
A resin jewelry workshop introduces the basics of creating pieces with UV resin on Friday, April 17, or Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class fee is $55. Participants will make a keychain, necklace, and earrings using open bezel settings. Materials may include botanicals, dried flowers, gold leaf, shells, and beads. Instruction […]
A free bicycle repair workshop will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Howland Green Branch Library. Bill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited will lead the session and show participants how to diagnose and repair common bike problems. Community members are encouraged to bring their bicycles and learn simple […]
A Vision Board Workshop is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. The focus is on where attendees are, where they are going, and what they want to create. This guided workshop uses images, writing prompts, and creative exploration to build a visual tool that reflects goals, dreams, and […]
Learn about the mushroom growing process, make your own mushroom grow bag and receive a collection of recipes and growing instructions. This program is an opportunity for adults to get started with mushroom propagation. Oyster mushrooms are resilient and fast growing, so participants can take this knowledge and grow mushrooms successfully anytime of the year. […]
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