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This one-day, 3-hour workshop will introduce students to the world of resist dyeing in the form of Japanese Shibori. This technique dates back to the 5th century and is traditionally dyed with Indigo. Students will learn different methods of Shibori and basic fabric dyeing. All materials are included. Students can bring up to two articles […]
Join artist John Jameson as he explores the outdoors. If it rains, the rain date will be scheduled for Sunday, May 27, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. This workshop is limited to 15 students. The class fee is $45. Supplies: Artists should bring a straw hat to protect them from the sun, an easel that is portable […]
This 6-part series is either in-person or online. Students will learn everything they need to know about herbalism and herbal medicine making to begin or continue working with plants for optimum wellness. The entire series paid in full is $330 or $55 a month for six months, or free for Cosmic Earth Collective members.
In this workshop, students will learn the craft of making a cute and versatile monkey from a sock. This class is for adults only. The $55 fee includes most of the materials. Participants should bring a pair of scissors and a pair of socks. Otherwise, socks will be available for $3–$10 per pair.
This second session, hosted by Ethan De Aguiar, is about the fundamentals of creating videos by highlighting some dos & don'ts and giving people the tools/knowledge they need to create quality video content, regardless of their current skill level. Peer-to-Peer Sessions is a free and accessible (mostly) online series geared to enrich, educate and connect […]
Students will create unique multi-textured, metal-looking, antiqued, organic, expressive art. This workshop is for participants aged 10 and up. The course fee is $45, including foil paper, cardboard, foil, glue, shoe polish, use of tools, and textures.
In this workshop, artists will explore a brief writing exercise that reflects on a curious question. They will then explore that inquiry through sketches basics of gestural forms in combination with Gestalt principles. The class will then build a sketch for a drawing that symbolically reflects the findings. Materials: Sketchbook, mark-making material that can be […]
In this workshop, students will make pop-up cards in their chosen color. The $ 25-course fee includes all materials: heavy-duty watercolor paper card and envelope, colored papers, glue, rulers, markers, and instruction.
"Drawing the Figure in Space" will discuss drawing the figure in an anterior space using one-point and two-point perspective design, followed by creative incorporation of light and shadow. This workshop will run on Fridays from May 12–June 2. The cost is $144 for members and $160 for non-members.
The Tulip petals, sepals, and leaves will be traced, cut, and shaped from paper and painted with pastels, professional quality crepe paper, wire, and other media that will add realism to our creations. The flowers, sepals, and leaves will be assembled using glue, floral wire, and floral tape.
Learn to diagnose minor car issues, repair and maintain the essentials without depending on an expensive mechanic. This workshop will cover some or all of the following. For willing students, their vehicle will be used as a demonstration. Students will meet in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts at 224 Rodney French Blvd in […]
In this workshop, students will learn the basic application of scrimshaw on bone (most scrimshaw beginners work with cow bone). Participants will choose a letter opener or a beveled rectangle of bone to use. All materials are included, but students may also bring in bone. The class fee is $65, including substrate, ink, scribe usage, […]
In this 5-week introduction class, learn about the basics of pottery making. Students will learn proper technique and form on a pottery wheel to create functional vessels. Students will glaze and seal their work, and the Art Museum will fire the final pieces. All materials are included—class maximum: 8 students aged 18 and over. The class […]
New Bedford Art Museum Art Jams allow artists to cut loose and get creative. No matter your age, experience, or skill level, there's something here for everyone. Bring your project and get expert advice from professional artists or follow along with the day's creation. Try various mediums and art forms. Things like painting, sculpture, paper […]
This 6-part series is either in-person or online. Students will learn everything they need to know about herbalism and herbal medicine making to begin or continue working with plants for optimum wellness. The entire series paid in full is $330 or $55 a month for six months, or free for Cosmic Earth Collective members.
This last session by Ethan De Aguiar will dive deeper into the aspects of storytelling, focusing more on the “what” than the “how” of video production, and make the case that “Great Storytelling IS Great Marketing.” Peer-to-Peer Sessions is a free and accessible (mostly) online series geared to enrich, educate and connect creatives through workshops […]
Arte Entre Amigos is the Spanish counterpart series of the successful #NBcreative Peer-to-Peer Sessions. This program is designed to ensure that Spanish-speaking artists in our community have access to valuable resources and opportunities for growth. It aims to empower and support artists, enabling them to reach their fullest potential. The inaugural session of Arte Entre Amigos […]
"Drawing the Figure in Space" will discuss drawing the figure in an anterior space using one-point and two-point perspective design, followed by creative incorporation of light and shadow. This workshop […]
Learn the ways of mixed media art making while making a one-of-a-kind tide clock. Using materials provided, cultivate inspiration and have fun–whether mild or wild, make the tide clock of your dreams. The sky's the limit, from painting to collage, glue, and glitter. This workshop is for students aged 15 and up. The course fee […]
In this 5-week introduction class, learn about the basics of pottery making. Students will learn proper technique and form on a pottery wheel to create functional vessels. Students will glaze and seal their work, and the Art Museum will fire the final pieces. All materials are included—class maximum: 8 students aged 18 and over. The class […]
This 6-part series is either in-person or online. Students will learn everything they need to know about herbalism and herbal medicine making to begin or continue working with plants for […]
Explore abstract landscapes through the layering of paper collage, acrylic, and mark-making. Learn how to work in a series from beginning to end, incorporating many mixed media techniques and styles. The class fee is $140. Register online or at the gallery.
Participants will receive their own SCOBY (symbiotic biological culture of bacteria and yeast) and starter brew and will leave with their first batch of kombucha ready to ferment. They will […]
Arte Entre Amigos is the Spanish counterpart series of the successful #NBcreative Peer-to-Peer Sessions. This program is designed to ensure that Spanish-speaking artists in our community have access to valuable […]
