Join the West Suburban YMCA for Poetry Night. This monthly event features readings by two local poets, then guests are invited to participate in the open mic portion of the evening to share their own written work. FREE and open to the public. Poetry Night occurs on the first Friday of every month. More info…
Newton Open Studios is one of the largest and longest-running open studio events in the region, with scores of pop-up exhibit/sales locations all across Newton every spring. FREE and open to the public. More info at newtonopenstudios.org.
Newton Open Studios is one of the largest and longest-running open studio events in the region, with scores of pop-up exhibit/sales locations all across Newton every spring. FREE and open to the public. More info at newtonopenstudios.org.
Soft pastels are fun to use, colorful and expressive. Learn the foundations through a series of guided exercises, demonstrations and instructional handouts. Explore mark making, layering and blending with a focus on value, color and composition in a creative and supportive environment. This class is especially designed for a beginner or those wanting to try…
We will use both our own photos as well as found images, and learn to finely edit digital images. Students will learn to swap backgrounds, make memes, manipulate faces, enhance digital images, make a mini planet and maybe even make a photo with more than one of them in it. Requirements: any version of Adobe…
Soft pastels are fun to use, colorful and expressive. Learn the foundations through a series of guided exercises, demonstrations and instructional handouts. Explore mark making, layering and blending with a focus on value, color and composition in a creative and supportive environment. This class is especially designed for a beginner or those wanting to try…
Learn the foundations of portraiture and be on your way to create a better likeness and expression of your subject. Students will learn about facial structure and anatomy while giving full expression to the human face. Students will work from photos, and should have some previous painting experience. See website for materials list and more…
Drawing – Learn to take a closer look at what we often take for granted: the letterforms all around us—shop signs, packaging labels, subway posters, newspaper/magazine headlines and ads, even the numerals on clocks. Each typeface has its unique DNA that expresses the history of typography. In this workshop you’ll design your own sign, create…
When we first started envisioning SMÅ ART, our small works event, it was to be a night meant to be in our beautiful Nordic Hall, bustling with artists and friends. We'd enjoy some wine and treats together and look at an explosion of 8x8 art pieces from artists from across the country. The night would…
Drop in – everyone makes art! Visit New Art Center for an exciting free program for children with their parents, grandparents, or guardians. Explore 2 art-maker spaces; different projects each time! (This is a work-together program; children must be accompanied by an adult.) FREE and open to the public.