Art
Historic Newton: Meet the Makers and Museum Store Sunday
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and support arts and culture in Newton at both of Historic Newton's museums! Meet Newton artists and authors, purchase work directly from them, and enjoy a 20% discount on merchandise at the museum shops. At the Durant-Kenrick House from 10:30 a.m. to noon, join us for “Art,…
New Art Center: Shibori Dyed Scarves
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesShibori is a group of traditional Japanese techniques used to create pattern on cloth. In this workshop, students will stitch, bind, clamp, and pole wrap cotton and silk scarves to be dyed. Each student will make 4-5 scarves. Once the scarves are dyed and resists are removed, beautiful patterns emerge. Much like tie-dye, there is…
Newton Free Library: Joint Opening Reception for “Veiled” by Mary McSweeney & “Wander & Wonder” by Dan Brenton
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesThese art shows will be on view February 4-27: The face is Mary McSweeney’s greatest inspiration whether invented, from life, idealized, distorted, sculptural or flat. From describing form and light with small strokes to creating ambiguous spaces with broad and untamed washes, Dan Brenton explores a variety of mark-making techniques. FREE and open to the…
NAA Artist Demo: Painters Should Be Printmakers
Newton Senior Center 345 Walnut St, Newton, MA, United StatesCarol Letvin’s demonstration, hosted by the Newton Art Association, will cover an innovative printmaking process for painters. Using oil or acrylic painting supplies and some simple tools, you can create beautiful, unique mono-type prints. Try it during the demo FREE and open to the public. More info at https://newtonartassociation.com/
New Art Center: Family Art Drop-In CANCELED
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesDrop 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.