Western Avenue Studios

Stitched
2020-03-05 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-03-06 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-03-07 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-03-08 12:00 - 16:30 UTC | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Come and enjoy a delightful cavalcade of contemporary textiles as you explore the vision of eight area fiber artists in an exhibit of work that uses of texture, color, line, and quilting to create a wide away of textile art.
Although all of the artists use fiber, each has developed her own unique voice and style ranging from the abstract to the representational. The artists achieve those goals through a variety of techniques, some beginning with hand-dyeing, printing, painting or even felting the fabric, while others using the evocative commercial fabrics available today. All use machine stitching in their work but some add hand stitching as a design element.
The artists are members of a the SAQA, the international Studio Art Quilt Associates, formed a local critique group called Joined by a Stitch, and meet monthly to support each other in their work. The artists include Betsy Abbott of North Andover, Agusta Agustsson of Melrose, Tarja Cockell of North Andover, Sue Colozzi of Reading, Janis Doucette of North Reading, Anne Kimball of Lexington, Madalene Axford Murphy of Amesbury, and Alanna Nelson of Melrose.

The opening reception for the show is Saturday March 7, 2020 from 4-6pm at the end of Western Avenue’s First Saturday Open Studios event. Please join us and meet the artists in this show. The show runs March 4th through March 29thth.

The Showcase Gallery for this month features the art of Linda Hefner and Noel Soucy.

The Loading Dock Gallery is a program of Loading Dock Arts, Inc, a 501( c)3 nonprofit.

Carve a Wooden Saute Spoon
2020-01-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This class is a slightly more advanced introduction to using carving tools and getting the feel of working with wood. Through making your spoon, we will focus on carving techniques that will allow you to carve safely with confidence, as well as basic tool sharpening and food-safe wood finishing.
Students will carve and finish a serving spoon from a pre-cut blank in either Walnut or Cherry.
Beginners are welcome. No power tools are used in this class.
18+ only please.

Drawing and Painting Class with Roneld Lores
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
For artists of all levels who wish to learn and master painting fundamentals, this class helps you with friendly, one-on-one coaching as well as inspiration from others. You will explore different mediums and techniques, color theory, conceptual developments and composition. Students will receive expert instruction in a low-stress and welcoming atmosphere.
This class is an Open Studio format and features regular mini-lectures, short demonstrations and coaching to help you explore concept development, learn how to mix paint, create new compositions, and textures.
My mission for you is simple: I want you to create paintings, not pictures. I want to get you comfortable with the creative process. If I can help you make your own artwork using best practices in technique and composition, and get you further along the path of art through a wider appreciation of art history, even better. It is about finding your unique artistic voice.

Class is held in a professional studio setting (Alés Lores Studio – Loft 216)
Easel will be provided. List of materials needed is listed on the website www.alesloresstudio.com
Enrollment is open year-round depending on availability.
Free parking available.

Classes Available:
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Instructor: Roneld Lores)

Stitched
2020-03-04 12:00 - 17:30 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Come and enjoy a delightful cavalcade of contemporary textiles as you explore the vision of eight area fiber artists in an exhibit of work that uses of texture, color, line, and quilting to create a wide away of textile art.
Although all of the artists use fiber, each has developed her own unique voice and style ranging from the abstract to the representational. The artists achieve those goals through a variety of techniques, some beginning with hand-dyeing, printing, painting or even felting the fabric, while others using the evocative commercial fabrics available today. All use machine stitching in their work but some add hand stitching as a design element.
The artists are members of a the SAQA, the international Studio Art Quilt Associates, formed a local critique group called Joined by a Stitch, and meet monthly to support each other in their work. The artists include Betsy Abbott of North Andover, Agusta Agustsson of Melrose, Tarja Cockell of North Andover, Sue Colozzi of Reading, Janis Doucette of North Reading, Anne Kimball of Lexington, Madalene Axford Murphy of Amesbury, and Alanna Nelson of Melrose
The opening reception for the show is Saturday March 7, 2020 from 4-6pm at the end of Western Avenue’s First Saturday Open Studios event. Please join us and meet the artists in this show. The show runs March 4th through March 29thth.
The Showcase Gallery for this month features the art of Linda Hefner and Noel Soucy.
The Loading Dock Gallery is a program of Loading Dock Arts, Inc, a 501( c)3 nonprofit.

Sculpture and Ceramics Class at Lores Studio
2019-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Students can expect a relaxed and individualized experience where they will be guided and challenged according to their level of development and personal goals. Ceramics and Sculpture will cover hand building techniques designed to focus on your area of interest including: portrait, figurative, and functional art as well as jewelry.
This class is an Open Studio format and features regular mini-lectures, short demonstrations and coaching to help you explore and learn hand building techniques.

Class is held in a professional studio setting (Alés Lores Studio – Studio A413)
Basic Tools and Clay will be provided for beginners
Students are expected to purchase additional clay, glazes, and special tools and materials required for their projects.
Enrollment is open year-round depending on availability.
Free parking available.

Classes Available:
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Instructor: Roneld Lores)

Intermediate Spoon Carving Class
2020-02-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This class will go more in-depth to the design and carving process than the Intro class. Students will be able to select a piece of wood and draw a spoon of their own design. The blanks will be cut on a bandsaw, then carved and finished using gouges, drawknives, spokeshaves, and carving knives. Tool sharpening and maintenance will be discussed, as well as recommended wood types and local suppliers.
Beginners are welcome!
18+ only please.

Write Me a Letter: The Alphabet
2020-04-01 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-04-02 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-04-03 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-04-04 12:00 - 17:30, 2020-04-05 12:00 - 16:30 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
In April, the artist members of the Loading Dock Gallery are showering us with their impressions of the alphabet! Write Me a Letter: The Alphabet is an innovative, creative showcase of artistic perceptions from A to Z!
Join us and immerse yourself in a transformative use of voice – exciting works of art that can only be inspired by the letters we routinely use to communicate.
The opening reception for the show is Saturday April 4, 2020 from 4-6pm at the end of Western Avenue’s First Saturday Open Studios event. Please join us and meet the artists in this show. The show runs April 1st through April 26th.
The Showcase Gallery for this month features the art of Linda Hefner and Noel Soucy.
The Loading Dock Gallery is a program of Loading Dock Arts, Inc, a 501( c)3 nonprofit.

Lecture : Gary Gissler - cancelled
2020-04-04 11:00 - 12:30 | B Mill – 2nd floor, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
A New York City artist and practicing psychoanalyst, GARY GISSLER explores both the authority and fragility of language.
His work involves cutting, transcribing, altering, blurring and re-assembling texts to create ”remarkably subtle, yet potent” paintings and works on paper. Gissler explains his work as “an inquiry in the nature of the sublime…thought, feeling, story, instinct, fear, wonder, desire, shame… all are embodied as language.”
His talk offers an inspiring overview of his work and his working process.

WWW.GARYGISSLER.COM

April Open Studios - cancelled
2020-04-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Join us for the first Open Studios of the spring season, April Open Studios. We will be celebrating Earth Day and National Poetry Month at The Creative Soul of Lowell from noon until 5 pm. We have all sorts of things in the works that reflect on Mother Nature and Language, so tuned as we announce this month’s special activities and pop-ups. Grab a friend and explore our historic mill building, where art is made.
Loading Dock Gallery kicks off their April art show titled “Write Me a Letter: The Alphabet” with a reception from 4-6 pm. This show celebrates work that is inspired by letters we routinely use to communicate.. As part of the reception, you get the unique experience of speaking firsthand to some of the artists who created artwork featured in this show.
As part of this month’s Loading Dock Arts‘ Western Avenue Inspires Lecture Series, our guest speaker is Gary Gissler. A New York City artist and practicing psychoanalyst. Gary explores both the authority and fragility of language. His work involves cutting, transcribing, altering, blurring and re-assembling texts to create ”remarkably subtle, yet potent” paintings and works on paper. Gissler explains his work as “an inquiry in the nature of the sublime…thought, feeling, story, instinct, fear, wonder, desire, shame… all are embodied as language.” His talk offers an inspiring overview of his work and his working process. The lecture starts at 11 am.
Our resident brewers at Navigation Brewing Co. will be open at 2pm, serving up their craft beers. Come down to see what rotational crafted brews they have to offer this week, as they release their signature spring beers. Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus will be on hand with a coffee shop pop-up. This month’s food truck is Empanada Dada, serving up their delicious assortment of empanadas. It’s all about the dada, as they say.
Western Avenue is a complex of four buildings of artist studios and loft residences that number over 330 artists. We think that makes us the second-largest artist community in the U.S. – right here in Lowell MA!! We love having the public visit us and bring some creative exploration to their day.
This is a free event AND we have plenty of free parking. WA is dog-friendly too.
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We hope to see you here!
