Beginning Knitting
2020-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Third Floor of WA, 122 Western Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851
Learn the basics skills of knitting to create a warm and cozy scarf. You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and castoff. You will also learn how to use markers and how to increase and decrease.
Yarn and needles for your first project will be provided as part of the class fee of $120. Saturday mornings in January.

Please visit www.threadgardens.com to reserve your spot.

Mail Art
2020-01-25 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Third Floor of WA, 122 Western Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851
Create one-of-a-kind art you send in the mail. Have someone in mind or just play with possibility. You bring a small stash with personal meaning, such as text, photos, old maps, flat ephermera, fancy papers. All other material’s provided. Along the way we’ll cover basic collage techniques and review design principles that make your work strong. Tea and treats provided. Go home with a stash of personal cards, perfect for Valentines or any occasion.

Space limited. Contact Linda at www.lindabranchdunn.com to reserve your spot.

Carve a Wooden Saute Spoon
2020-01-25 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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 UTC | MA
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)

Sculpture and Ceramics Class at Lores Studio
2019-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | MA
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)

Intro to Flameworking
2020-02-01 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This class will be an overview of Flameworking, aka Lampworking. It is a two part class:
Day One: BEADMAKING
This class is where all new students start their flameworking education. We’ll learn the basics of making lampworked beads at the torch or “lamp.” We will be melting glass rods in the flame and forming the beads around metal mandrels. This is a great way to get started with working hot glass in the flame. It’s very fun and quite forgiving (for a molten, hot, and fragile medium).
Day Two: BOROSILICATE GLASS
Moving beyond beads we will explore a different type of glass and many new techniques to utilize in the pursuit of controlling molten glass. We will make marbles, pendants, and small sculpture (time permitting) all in borosilicate or “pyrex” glass. New tools are introduced along with new challenges.
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 2 days, 3 hours each

Beginning Crochet
2020-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Third Floor of WA, 122 Western Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851
Learn the basic skills of crochet to create a lovely, lacy scarf. You will learn the basic stitches (chain, single, double crochet) and how to read a basic chart.
Yarn and nook for your first project will be provided as part of the class fee of $120.
Please visit www.threadgardens.com to reserve your spot.

Lecture : The Switchboard - inspiring community
2020-02-01 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | B Mill – 2nd floor, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Realizing their shared passion for community involvement through creative arts, HAILEY MOSCHELLA and SARAH LOVASCO founded The Switchboard in Haverhill MA in 2017. The Switchboard is a gallery and “gathering space that seeks to unite, inspire, and support the creative community by providing entrepreneurial and experience-based opportunities through art and music based programming.”
In addition to presenting exhibitions monthly, The Switchboard also offers two to four week residencies that provide artists with temporary studio space and a public-facing showcase for their creative process.
Hailey and Sarah will discuss their inspiring journey developing and running The Switchboard gallery, their creative process and most recent projects.

WWW.THESWITCHBOARDHAVERHILL.COM

February Open Studios
2020-02-01 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Come in from the cold, for our second Open Studios of the year. Shop handmade and local this Valentine’s Day. Grab a friend and explore our historic mill building, where art is made. We will have Chez Rafiki’s as the food truck of the day, serving up delicious Mediterranian dishes. A coffee shop pop-up by Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus, and our resident brewers at Navigation Brewing Company will be open as well. As a special treat this month, we will be having Clyde’s Cupcakes on hand with their dessert truck.

Introduction to Flamework
2020-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This class will be an overview of Flameworking, aka Lampworking. It is a two part class:
Day One: BEADMAKING
This class is where all new students start their flameworking education. We’ll learn the basics of making lampworked beads at the torch or “lamp.” We will be melting glass rods in the flame and forming the beads around metal mandrels. This is a great way to get started with working hot glass in the flame. It’s very fun and quite forgiving (for a molten, hot, and fragile medium).
Day Two: BOROSILICATE GLASS
Moving beyond beads we will explore a different type of glass and many new techniques to utilize in the pursuit of controlling molten glass. We will make marbles, pendants, and small sculpture (time permitting) all in borosilicate or “pyrex” glass. New tools are introduced along with new challenges.
Difficulty: Beginner
Duration: 2 days, 3 hours each
Location at Western Avenue : Studio 216

Marble Making : The Vortex
2020-02-08 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Contemporary marbles are much more than just cat’s eyes or aggies. Marble makers today have raised the form to the level of art. Aaron will teach one of the most popular marble designs, the Vortex Marble. Through this and other projects you will learn many of the most important marble making techniques. This class is a great introduction to the more complex designs possible with the contemporary marble. Some previous lampworking experience necessary.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 2 sessions 3 hours each
Price: $145

Studio 216
Registration required.

Collage Time - Second Sundays
2020-01-12 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Third Floor of WA, 122 Western Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851
Work on your art in my sun-filled studio. Bring your project and supplies. Basics will be on had to share, along with tea and treats. Create art, surrounded by the energy of fellow artists. This is always a rich, productive afternoon. $50 for one session, $125 for all three. Space limited to 4.
Contact me via my website to reserve your spot. www.lindabranchdunn.com

Intermediate Spoon Carving Class
2020-02-15 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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.

Carve a Wooden Serving Spoon
2019-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Second Floor WA, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
John Francis Designs Carving Class Series: This class is a great 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.
Absolute beginners are very welcome. No power tools are used in this class.
18+ only
