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SUMMARY:Wheel Throwing For Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Students of all levels are welcome in this class\, which covers every aspect of the ceramics process. \nThe group will practice throwing techniques\, work with larger clay amounts\, and shape thinner\, taller forms. Instruction also covers attachments such as handles\, including pulling handles directly from the cup’s side.\n\nFocus centers on tableware items such as mugs\, cups\, bowls\, and plates. We encourage personal ideas and creative approaches with clay.\n\nSessions meet once a week for four weeks.\n\nFee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. All materials provided.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wheel-throwing-for-everyone/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:A four-week hand-building ceramics class runs on October 27 and November 3\, 10\, and 17. The fee is $210 for members and $235 for nonmembers. Materials are included.\n\nStudents will skip the pottery wheel and work directly with clay using hands-on techniques. Projects may include mugs\, plates\, and sculpted pieces with unique shapes and details. The class also introduces molds and other methods that enable greater creativity and flexibility.\n\nThe course works well for beginners and for those with wheel-throwing experience who want to try something different and build new skills.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/hand-building-with-clay-beyond-the-wheel/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Sketchbook Club at New Bedford Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project\, capture daily observations\, imagine a fantasy world\, or just mindfully doodle\, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. \nJoin other sketchers at our informal gathering\, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing\, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. \nBring your sketchbook and preferred materials; some basic supplies will be available. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sketchbook-club-at-new-bedford-art-museum/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:KidZone at NBAM
DESCRIPTION:Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers\, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions\, with time to explore\, create\, and connect.\n\nActivities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $5 per family.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kidzone-at-nbam/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Family
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SUMMARY:Printmaking for the Holidays at NBAM
DESCRIPTION:Add a personal touch to holiday greetings at the New Bedford Art Museum on Wednesday\, Nov. 18\, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No experience is necessary\, and the $40 class fee includes all materials.\n\nLocal artist Jeff “Pixel” Palmer will guide participants in creating festive cards using traditional block-printing techniques. The workshop covers designing\, carving\, and printing reusable blocks to make one-of-a-kind cards for family and friends.\n\nPalmer is a New Bedford artist known for combining humor\, pop culture\, and nostalgia in his block and screen prints. His work has been featured at galleries and shops throughout New England.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/printmaking-for-the-holidays-at-nbam/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar,Halloween
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SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed\, self-guided environment. \nSessions run for three hours\, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. \nThere will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently\, in any medium they wish to bring.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/figure-drawing-open-studio/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Wreath-making workshop at New Bedford Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum will host a holiday wreath-making workshop Saturday\, Nov. 21\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\n\nInstructor Georgina Melone will help the class craft decorative wreaths using fresh greenery\, ribbons\, and seasonal accents. Materials will be provided\, although attendees may bring garden gloves\, wire cutters\, and additional greenery.\n\nMelone is a former Hasbro design executive and currently serves as chief creative officer of Studio Big Rock in Tiverton. The workshop costs $60 for museum members and $65 for nonmembers.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wreath-making-workshop-at-new-bedford-art-museum/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Christmas,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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