K&A Creations will offer an epoxy resin frame workshop on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. Admission is $45. Participants will design a decorative photo frame using epoxy resin and materials such as crushed glass, shells, and dried flowers. Class introduces beginner-friendly resin techniques and walks guests through creating and sealing a frame with a […]
A special hands-on workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Art Museum. Admission is $65. Inspired by "Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art," the program highlights Zapotec traditions from Oaxaca, Mexico. Tonas and nahuales are spiritual beings, frequently depicted as animals, believed to guide and guard […]
Stranger Things Paint Night is on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m., at K&A Creations. Admission is $35. The class is designed for beginners. An instructor provides step-by-step instructions as students create a themed painting. No experience is needed. Studio is alcohol free. Only non alcoholic drinks and snacks are permitted. Tickets are nonrefundable. Guests […]
Last call to register for a workshop with artist George Summers Jr. “Keeping an Artist Journal from the Queer Perspective” on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marion Art Center. Lunch and basic supplies are included. Advance registration is required through the Marion Art Center website. Boston-based artist and educator […]
A watercolor workshop with instructor Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at K&A Creations in Fairhaven. Admission is $35. Students will learn to paint watercolor flowers using broad brushstrokes and simple techniques. The class will cover basic palette colors, mixing paint, stretching […]
SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions are on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. The four-week program is open to beginners and returning students and builds on introductory photography skills. Coursework combines guided instruction, hands-on shooting, and collaborative time for editing, critique, and discussion. Students focus on core photography concepts with their cameras and work toward a […]
Learn the basics of leathercraft by making a Viking-style leather pouch. This beginner workshop is simple and hands-on. It is not difficult or strenuous. All tools and leather are provided. The class is Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $55 and includes all materials. Students will design and embellish a […]
The Introduction to Playback Theatre covers storytelling through improvisation. Sessions cost $15 to $30 with a sliding fee. This four-week workshop introduces Playback Theatre as a way to spark creativity and build community. Participants learn how to transform personal stories into spontaneous scenes using movement, music, ritual, and spoken improvisation. The process is based on […]
Build a unique, electrified cigar box guitar in a hands-on workshop with Jason. Students will make a one-of-a-kind three-stringed slide guitar that can be played acoustically or through an amp. With a simple cigar box as the body, participants will sand, cut, and assemble wood, strings, tuners, and pickups. The workshop is on Saturday, March […]
Historic homeowners looking for financial help with preservation projects have a new resource. WHALE presents “Show Me the Money,” part of its Historic Homeowner Workshop Series, on March 31 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The session focuses on funding options for historic homeowners. Topics include grants, tax credits, and other tools that support preservation projects. […]
A free workshop on clothing repair will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Howland Green Branch Library. Local artists Claudia De Sousa-Baptista of Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop and Elaine and Beatrice Alder of Alder & Alder will teach slow stitching, also called visible mending. Students can learn to […]
The Fix It Forward workshop series opens with Mending, Darning, and Patching on Monday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Howland Green Branch Library. The event is open to residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth. Local artists Claudia De Sousa-Baptista (Bushwood Tailors Opportunity Shop) and Elaine and Beatrice Alder (Alder & Alder) will […]
An egg-decorating workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is $35. Georgina of Studio Big Rock leads the session, which explores traditional and modern techniques. Students will try wax resist methods, Pysanky-inspired designs, and natural dyes made from kitchen scraps. The class is suited for families, artists, and anyone […]
The Southcoast Artists Index Salon Series will feature Midori Evans and Corey Nuffer for “Write with Community: How Writers Connect Across the South Coast” on April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Moby Dick Brewing Co. This free workshop is the fifth in an ongoing series. It introduces Write with Community, a network connecting […]
Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will lead a watercolor workshop on Saturday, April 11, at The Kettle at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Quann will guide participants step by step in creating a personalized watercolor landscape. The class is designed for beginners, and all supplies are included. No experience is required. Space is limited, and advance […]
Create lifelike iris flowers by hand in this workshop. Students shape petals, build stamens, and assemble each bloom. Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The special class fee is $35. Crepe paper and pastels will be used for detail. The assembly includes glue, floral tape, and wire. Stems and leaves are added […]
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 leather stamping and stitching workshop for beginners teaches the basics of leathercraft on Saturday, April 18, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Students will create a small decorated leather purse. The fee is $55 The class will learn to use stamping tools, design patterns, and prepare leather through casing. Instruction also covers pressure, alignment, mallet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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