Workshop Opportunities
Come learn and create or host your very own workshop in our classroom space.
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Live Figure Drawing Sessions
Every other Tuesday
$15; pre-register or drop-in
This is a non-instructor lead live drawing session. All sessions are in person, and will be with a nude or lightly clothed model. There will be a studio monitor present to assist the model and participants. Each session will feature a live model using a mixture of short and long poses – starting at one-minute poses and working up to a 15 or 20 minute pose.
Participants should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pad, and surfaces on hand.
Available Session Dates:
Tues 3/11
Tues 3/25
Tues 4/8
Tues 4/22
Tues 5/6
Tues 5/20
Tues 6/3
Tues 6/17
Tues 7/1
Experiment w/ Mono Printing
Led by Christine Willis
$40
In this experimental mono print class, participants use Gelli plates and acrylic paint to create unique prints. To create prints, acrylic paint is applied to the plate and spread with a brayer. Designs can be added by using stencils, anything you can think of with texture, or even your fingers. I will have a large assortment of objects you can use along with materials to make your own stamp designs. Once the design is set, a piece of paper is pressed onto the painted surface, smoothed out, and then pulled away to reveal the print. This hands-on technique emphasizes experimentation, allowing for spontaneous and unique outcomes in every print.
These test prints can serve as the perfect material for layering in mixed-media art. Additionally, the final prints can be further enhanced by adding pen and ink details or collage elements on top, allowing for endless creative possibilities and the evolution of each piece. The class encourages experimentation and continuous exploration through different materials and techniques.
Ages 8+ with an adult
All materials are included in the price
Rip, Tear, Resist : Collage as a Tool for Activism
Led by Leticia Priebe Rocha
Silding Scale $10-$20
Join local poet and artist Leticia Priebe Rocha for a cathartic collaging workshop! You will be guided through the process of channeling the complex emotions you may be experiencing due to the state of the world into action and art. The group will learn how collage can help us all stand in our power and envision the world we want to live in. You will bring home at least one handmade collage that serves as a testament to your own resistance. We will also incorporate found poetry techniques like erasure to bring out your loudest voice!
All materials will be provided. Feel free to bring any images or text you’d like to incorporate into your work! All levels of experience with collage and poetry are welcome.
Flower Arranging Class
Led by: Anne Traer
$70
Join Anne Traer, the owner of Medford based Garden and Roads Florist, for a hands-on floral arranging class where you'll learn the art of designing beautiful spring flower arrangements! This class will cover the basic design principles and color theory to help you create a stunning, balanced arrangement. From the perfect blend of vibrant spring blooms to crafting a gorgeous bouquet, Anne will guide you step-by-step in this creative experience.
Throughout the session, you'll get personalized instruction on arranging flowers, mixing colors, and creating harmony within your design. Best of all, you'll leave with your very own beautiful vase of flowers to take home and display.
Whether you're a beginner or have some floral arranging experience, this class is the perfect opportunity to explore your creativity and immerse yourself in the beauty of spring flowers!
Garden and Roads is a local florist and small-scale flower farm with an ethos to be gentle to the environment and create experiences that bring joy!
Sculpt & Style: Polymer Clay Studs
Led by: Katharine Altman
$40
Class is for adults and kids 8+ (with an adult)
Join us for a fun and beginner-friendly class—no experience necessary! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a pair of colorful, lightweight stud earrings while learning the basics of working with polymer clay.
We’ll cover essential techniques, including how to properly condition clay for smooth, workable results. You'll also get an introduction to various tools and methods for shaping and adding texture. While your creations cure, the instructor will demonstrate advanced techniques to help inspire your designs in the future.
During class, you'll craft your own unique pair of stud earrings, which will be baked to cure. To complete your pieces, we’ll attach hypoallergenic posts, so you can wear your handmade earrings right away!
This class is open to adults and kids ages 8+ (with an accompanying adult).
Small Weaving Workshop
Led by: Christine WIllis
$75 | Registration Required
You will learn:
How to set up the warp on your loom
How to do weaving stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots
How to add fringe and tassels
How to plan and execute your own design
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly!
What you'll get:
You'll work on a small weaving and walk away with the know-how to create more woven pieces on your own!
What to bring:
Your creativity!
This workshop is designed for ages 10+ with an adult
Make + Mingle April
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Led by: Gary Roberts
Free
Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required!
This free salon-style series welcomes everyone—whether you’re well-versed in poetry or simply curious. Drop in for one session or all; each 90-minute meetup stands on its own. Prior experience with poetry will be helpful but isn’t required. An interest in innovative techniques, tolerance for ambiguity, and appreciation of different points of view will also be helpful.
Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. We will take a global perspective and include many writers in different languages who have been translated into English. Brief introductions to the poets will be offered, but no stuffy lectures; we’ll make connections and discoveries together through our sharing of questions and observations.
Hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of Arts Collaborative Medford, as part of our literary arts initiative. Bring your coffee, tea, or notebook and join us for a relaxed, open conversation about how poetry can reflect, resist, and reimagine the world around us.
Registration is requested, but not required.
Cute and Creepy: Soft Sculpture Workshop
Led by: Aimée Archambault
Tuesday April 22; 9am-12pm
Wednesday April 23; 9am-12pm
$100 for two days*
Grades: K-5
Join us to create soft sculptures using hand sewing, weaving, fabric, felt, yarn, cardboard, and more. Projects may include monster pillows, simple sock animals, pom pom critters, or felt puppets. Each day will include material demonstrations and students will be able to personalize their creations.
*Students are encouraged to sign up for both days to allow extended time to complete projects. If space allows, participants can register for individual days beginning 2 weeks before the start date (on April 8th).
Drink Up! Clay Cup Workshop
Led by: Aimée Archambault
$40/teen
Cost covers material fees and clay firing
Grades: 6-12
During this 2 hour workshop, artists will handbuild a cup or mug out of clay slabs. Participants will learn the basics of clay construction and customize their cups using texture, underglaze, and handles. A variety of experience levels with clay are welcome. Participants will be emailed when the cups are ready for pick up at ACM, approximately 2 weeks after the class. This is a collaboration with Mudflat Studio.
Cute and Creepy: Soft Sculpture Workshop
Led by: Aimée Archambault
Tuesday April 22; 9am-12pm
Wednesday April 23; 9am-12pm
$100 for two days*
Grades: K-5
Join us to create soft sculptures using hand sewing, weaving, fabric, felt, yarn, cardboard, and more. Projects may include monster pillows, simple sock animals, pom pom critters, or felt puppets. Each day will include material demonstrations and students will be able to personalize their creations.
*Students are encouraged to sign up for both days to allow extended time to complete projects. If space allows, participants can register for individual days beginning 2 weeks before the start date (on April 8th).
Storybook Movement Workshop
Presented by Alive Dance Collective
Free | a 2-day Pop Up!
Wednesday April 23, 10-11am
Thursday April 24, 10-11am
Explore movement, music, and literature with your body! Alive's Storybook Movement Workshops invite participants to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. In each hour-long workshop, students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of our book. We work collaboratively to create movement phrases to perform as a group and finish with a dance game! This workshop is easily adapted to varying ages, physical abilities, interests, and community groups.
Storybook Movement Workshop
Presented by Alive Dance Collective
Free | a 2-day Pop Up!
Wednesday April 23, 10-11am
Thursday April 24, 10-11am
Explore movement, music, and literature with your body! Alive's Storybook Movement Workshops invite participants to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. In each hour-long workshop, students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of our book. We work collaboratively to create movement phrases to perform as a group and finish with a dance game! This workshop is easily adapted to varying ages, physical abilities, interests, and community groups.
Into to Watercolor
Lead by: Lauren McIsaac
$75
This class is aimed at beginners who are interested in learning watercolor painting.
We'll begin by learning basic techniques (wet on dry, wet on wet, blending, layering). Then we'll practice these techniques by creating two easy landscape paintings. I will provide materials (paint, palettes, paintbrushes, paper). All participants will have to bring is themselves!
Intro To Pastels: Create your own Pet Portrait
Led By: Erica Meimei
Cost: $40
Come join us for a fun and relaxing art session where you can create a beautiful portrait of your furry friend using oil pastels! No experience needed - our instructor will guide you every step of the way. Chat with fellow pet lovers and unleash your inner artist! Supplies will be provided.
Please email your reference photo to Erica at least 2 days before the event at ericameidesigns@gmail.com
Explore Storytelling with Stellar Story Company
Led by Stellar Story Company
$15 per participant
*Stellar offers a limited number of scholarships for each course. For more information, email info@stellarstory.com
Are you curious about storytelling? Start your journey with us.
We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect with new neighbors. This workshop will be led by Medford resident and Director of Stellar Story Company, Cheryl Hamilton.
Intro to Color Theory
Led by: Lauren McIsaac
$75
In this class, we'll use watercolors to explore color theory and color mixing. Did you know most art class teach color theory wrong? We'll start with the traditional color theory model, and explore its uses and limits through making color wheels. Then, we'll learn about the science of color to get the perfect color mix every time. Finally, we'll end by testing out our new skill by color matching to references. This class is beginner friendly! No art or science background is needed.
What you'll learn:
• The difference between hue, tone, and value
• Traditional color theory
• The science behind how we see and mix color
• How to mix just about any color from just a few primary colors
What's included:
• Watercolor paint, paper, paintbrushes, and other supplies
• Color wheels and color palette references
What to bring:
• Yourself and a willingness to learn!
What you'll take home:
• Several color wheels and charts we'll make in class
• New knowledge and confidence in color theory (plus any notes you take)
Please note that we will not be producing finished paintings in this class
Mending Workshop w/ Mystic Maker Space
Led by Mystic Maker Space
$5
Have a jacket that needs a patch? Pants that can get back in the rotation with a quick fix? Come out and learn basic mending techniques from knowledgeable sewists. All sewing materials will be provided including hand sewing and sewing machines. Bring in any items you have that need mending or practice on scrap material. We will cover how to repair ripped seams, repairing tears, patching worn areas, hemming and replacing buttons.
Queer Reflections: Exploring the Queer Body Through Collage
THIS CLASS IS BEING RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE
email admin@artscollabmedford.org for questions
Led by Na Lee
Silding Scale $10-$20
Queer Reflections: Exploring the Queer Body Through Collage is a hands-on workshop led by Cambridge-based writer and multidisciplinary artist Na Lee. Through the transformative practice of collage, participants will explore personal and collective queer identities, using layering, fragmentation, and reassembly as creative tools for self-expression. This session offers a supportive space to reflect on the queer body, reimagine representation, and engage in meaningful artistic exploration. No prior experience necessary—all materials provided. All proceeds support ACM and the independent artists we serve.
Make + Mingle
MAKE + MINGLE March
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Live Figure Drawing
Every other Tuesday
$15; pre-register or drop-in
This is a non-instructor lead live drawing session. All sessions are in person, and will be with a nude or lightly clothed model. There will be a studio monitor present to assist the model and participants. Each session will feature a live model using a mixture of short and long poses – starting at one-minute poses and working up to a 15 or 20 minute pose.
Participants should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pad, and surfaces on hand.
Available Session Dates:
Tues 3/11
Tues 3/25
Tues 4/8
Tues 4/22
Tues 5/6
Tues 5/20
Tues 6/3
Tues 6/17
Tues 7/1
Intro to Block Printing
Taught by Christine WIllis
$50 | Registration Required
Block printing is a traditional technique that involves carving a design onto a block, which is then used to stamp patterns onto fabric. For this workshop you will choose from an assortment of hand carved wooden blocks from my collection and a vibrant array of inks. We will then explore pattern making using a single or multiple blocks. This workshop is a great way to meet new people in your creative community or spend time with friends exploring a new craft.
All of the materials are included in the price of the class, so all you need to do is come ready to create.
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Make sure to come in clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
What you'll get:
A piece of fabric to practice your stamping + a 100% cotton tea towel for your final design. Leave with a unique tea towel that you can gift or keep for yourself!
Sewing Circle with Rania Abdalla Kadafour
Led by Rania Abdalla Kadafour
Free & Open to the Public
No sewing experience is needed to participate. All materials provided.
Join us for a sewing circle at Arts Collaborative Medford where we will collaboratively quilt the poetry of Marcellus Williams. Run by Rania Abdalla Kadafour, one of the exhibiting artists in The Threads That Tie Us. Hosted in the gallery space, you will be able to see and be inspired by the current exhibition.
More about the series: Rania is hosting a series of sewing circle where we will collaboratively quilt the poetry of Marcellus Khalifa Williams. Participants will be guided in the trapunto quilting technique—a method Rania has been learning over the past year—that adds weight and presence to each word we stitch. Through this meditative yet labor-intensive process, you’ll work together to honor his poetry in a meaningful way!
Graphic by: @sienna.garden
Make + Mingle
MAKE + MINGLE FEBRUARY
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Shibori Indigo Dyeing: Kids Edition
Taught by Christine WIllis
$60 ($50 + $10 materials fee)
Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. We learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will reveal your one of a kind design. You will have an assortment of small square cotton fabric to experiment with different methods of folding + binding. For the final piece you will pick your favorite method(s) to create an indigo dyed T-shirt.
$10 Material Fee to be paid to the instructor the day of the workshop
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Ages 8-16
Indigo dye does not wash out, please wear clothes and shoes that can get splashed on!
Character Creation: Puppet Workshop 2/18-2/20
Join us for 3 mornings of creating characters, puppets, and stories. Students will design their own puppets from a variety of materials and work together to create a puppet show. The final performance will be shared with families at the end of the last class (and shared on video).
Tuesday, Feb 18th 9-11am
Wednesday Feb 19th 9-11am
Thursday Feb 20th 9-11am
$150 for all three sessions | Check out will guide you to pay $150 for Tuesday Feb 18th. Please note that you are actually signing up for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the same time.
Ages: ages 5 ½ - 9 (currently in grades K-3)
Vision Collage : Manifest Your Dreams
Led by Regina Parkinson & Na Lee
Sliding Scale
Booster Price: $10
Full Price: $20
all levels | materials included
Unlock your potential and bring your dreams to life at our Vision Collage Workshop! This engaging and interactive session is designed to help you clarify your goals, spark creativity, and manifest the life you desire. Using a variety of materials, you'll craft a personalized vision board that visually represents your aspirations—whether they involve career success, personal growth, relationships, or self-care. With guidance, you’ll explore your intentions and learn how to align your vision with actionable steps toward achieving your goals.
Surrounded by a supportive and inspiring community, you’ll not only tap into your inner creativity but also leave with a powerful tool for focus and motivation. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to set intentions for the future, develop a clearer sense of purpose, or simply enjoy artistic expression. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite magazines or personal items to include.
Community Indigo Dye Vat
Indigo is a millennia old plant dye that can create a wide range of blue hues. During his lab style workshop participants are invited to bring their own clothing items and fabric to dye in the indigo vat.
Note: This an open indigo dye vat session, not a teaching workshop. I will demonstrate some simple shibori folding techniques and provide twine for simple binding but will not provide tools for more in depth sibori. This workshop is designed for you to dip, ombre your fabric or use simple folding.
You will be provided with the dye, rubber gloves, and a plastic bag to transport your dyed items.
Bring your own Dyeables information:
Participants are invited to bring up to 3 items to dye.
The indigo vat is a 5 gallon bucket, so no large items like sweatshirts or jackets can be fully submerged into the bucket.
Materials must be pre-washed in hot water and dried without fabric softener prior to the class.
All materials must be 100% natural (no synthetics: acrylic, polyester, etc)
Examples of dyeable materials: Cotton, linen, rayon, hemp, canvas, cotton socks, cotton t-shirts, cotton bandanas, cotton yarn. The indigo vat is iron based so it suitable to dye silk or wool. The PH is too high and could damage the fibers.
Indigo can be used to overdye already dyed clothing and fiber. For best results use undyed, white, or pale - medium colored clothing and fiber (yellow, pink, light blue, green, etc.) Have a favorite light shirt with a stain? Indigo is a great way to give new life to it.
Dyeable materials (tea towel and bandanas) will be available for sale
Knowledge required: Beginner Friendly, ages 8 + with adult
Craft + Cinema Night
CROCHET + CINEMA : The Princess Diaries
Free, Open to the public
doors open at 6:00 | movie starts at 6:30 | run time 1hr 55min
Bring Your Own Craft | snacks provided
“The Queen is never late, everybody else is simply early”
Make Mittens! Wet Felting Workshop
Taught by Chelsea Brown
Two Day Workshop
$90 (includes two sessions + materials)
Session 1 : Wednesday Jan 29, 5:30-8pm
Session 2 : Thursday Jan 30, 5:30-8pm
Over two 2.5 hour classes, students will learn how to wet felt their very own wearable mittens. Techniques in this course include wet felting over a resist, as well as a working knowledge of common wool fiber types, and wet felting with effects fibers such as silk, viscose and bamboo. Each class students will work on one mitten. In this workshop they will come to understand wet felting basics, from laying out the fiber, the process of creating three dimensional shapes for wool wearables, as well as the physical felting process. Wet felting is time consuming, tactile and very involved - so come prepared to rock and roll (literally). Elbow grease is required! Like all things that take effort, the payoff is very rewarding, and students will leave with a beautiful pair of mittens that will last forever.
Materials: all participants are encourged to bring a towel of their own. All other supplies are included.
Open to all skill levels.
Small Weaving Workshop
Taught by Christine WIllis
$75 | Registration Required
You will learn:
How to set up the warp on your loom
How to do weaving stitches including plain weave, soumak, and rya knots
How to add fringe and tassels
How to plan and execute your own design
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly!
What you'll get:
You'll work on a small weaving and walk away with the know-how to create more woven pieces on your own!
What to bring:
Your creativity!
This workshop is designed for ages 10+ with an adult
Shibori Indigo Dyeing
Taught by Christine WIllis
$50 | Registration Required
Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. We learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will reveal your one of a kind design.
All materials are included in the price of the class, so all you need to do is come ready to create.
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Ages 10 + with an adult
Make sure to come in clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
SCAVENGERS: Sticker Workshop
In partnership with ACM’s current gallery exhibition: SCAVENGERS
Hosted by MXD, PHEEBZ,and Drezzy Crew!
$10 suggested donation | Open to the public
Do you want to learn how to customize your own handmade stickers? Come down to the SCAVENGERS Sticker Workshop! Bring your markers, pens, and any blank labels you might have and join us for a chill sticker making workshop! All materials supplied- there is plenty to share if you don't have any of your own.
SCAVENGERS: Blackbook Session!
Hosted by SCAVENGERS artists PHEEBZ & MDX
$5 Suggested Donation | Open to the public
In collaboration with the current SCAVENGERS exhibition in the ACM gallery, we are hosting a Blackbook Session. Get your black books, sketchbooks, markers, and pens! Come hang with other artists, trade books, flex your style, and get to know other SCAVENGERS.
Make + Mingle
MAKE + MINGLE NOVEMBER
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Paint Night Palestine
Led By Nina Abbas, in collaboration with Medford For Palestine
Registration required, sliding scale pricing:
$25 student ticket
$50 full registration price (non-student)
$75 full registration price + sponsor a student ticket
All ages and levels welcome. All materials provided. A two hour guided paint session for you to create your own Palestinian landscape on canvas. Leave with a beautiful decorative artwork and a deeper sense of the beauty of Palestine. We will serve baklava and mint tea. You will be invited to participate in a conversation with your fellow painters. All event proceeds will be donated directly to families in Gaza.
Nina Abbas is an artist and architectural designer originally from Baghdad, Iraq. She has a background in architectural design, and currently practices at an interior design firm in Newton. Her creative journey spans a diverse range of mediums, including painting, digital design, drawing, model making, 3D printing, product design, and photography. Nina’s architectural experience deeply informs her artwork, particularly her sketches of urban landscapes from her homeland. Through her art, she seeks to capture fleeting moments of the city, preserving the essence of the urban environment. With simple techniques of layer and color, she can capture any landscape from paint to canvas.
Make + Mingle November
MAKE + MINGLE NOVEMBER
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
RSVPs Appreciated
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Mending Workshop
Hosted by Mystic Makerspace
$5 | Open to the public
Have a jacket that needs a patch? Pants that can get back in the rotation with a quick fix? Come out and learn basic mending techniques from knowledgable sewists. All sewing materials will be provided including hand sewing and sewing machine. Bring in any items you have that need mending or practice on scrap material. We will cover how to repair ripped seams, repairing tears, patching worn areas, hemming and replacing buttons.
Stitch Resist Shibori
Taught by Christine WIllis
Make it stand out - Try a new method of shibori dyeing!
In this workshop we'll explore stitch-resist shibori dyeing techniques and you will make a one of a kind bandana. With stitch-resist the patterns are created by using a needle and thread to “draw” on your fabric. The stitches resist the dye, creating patterns and color variations. Once your stitching is complete, you'll dye your piece in the dye bath, then remove the stitches to reveal your one of a kind design.
All materials are included in the price of the class, so all you need to do is come ready to create.
Knowledge required:
Beginner friendly! Make sure to come in clothes you don't mind getting paint on!
What you'll get:
Leave with a one of a kind bandana that you can gift or keep for yourself!
Pumpkin Decorating
Join us for family friendly pumpkin painting at ACM! We will have all the supplies you will need to decorate your gourd - spooky or sweet! Bring Your Own Pumpkin and pay only $5 or pick one up from us and pay $10. While supplies last!
Collage as a Door to the Poetic Surreal
Led By Leticia Priebe
$20 for workshop
This generative workshop pairs the visual art form of collage with collage poetry.
Participants will walk away with their own hand-crafted collage and the seeds of poems, deeper knowledge and experience with a visual art form, and a found poetry technique to exercise in their practice.
Introduction to Collage as a Visual Art Form: I will briefly introduce the concept of collage as a visual art form, its ties to Dadaist & Surrealist art movements, and how the process of collaging parallels writing a poem. I will provide examples of collages from both world-renowned and local artists to help get participants in a mindset that explores the possibilities of collage. The main takeaway from this segment is that collages give us a doorway into the surreal, which can fuel the imagination and many poems.
Introduction of Collage Poetry: Following context on collage as a visual art form, I will transition to briefly introducing the concept of collage poetry, how this poetic technique mirrors the visual art form, and provide examples of collage poems. I will highlight the principles of found poetry and its artistic value as both a source of inspiration and a legitimate poetic output.
Selection of Collage Materials: Equipped with context about collages and college poetry, participants will be given approximately 15 minutes to select images, materials, and text that they find compelling. They will have magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, scraps, stickers, and other materials to choose from. Chipboard canvases will be provided. Additionally, I will encourage participants to look at any writing drafts that they were not satisfied with or notes that they’ve taken and repurpose them for this exercise—picking out images, language, or phrases that can be recontextualized for collage. This is an exciting process of discovery that helps participants lean into their aesthetic preferences and intuition.
Generative Segment-Collages & Poetry: Once materials are selected, participants will be given time to create their visual collages and compose the seeds of an accompanying poem. Participants can choose to incorporate their poems or lines from the poems on the collages directly or not. The collage materials they previously selected serve as an individualized writing prompt for each participant. Near the end of our time, I will give participants the opportunity to share what they have created with the group, whether it is lines from their collage poems, the collage itself, or both.
Make + Mingle October!
MAKE + MINGLE OCTOBER
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Every Drop Counts
A Mosaic Project to Combat Forever Chemicals
Led by Susan Altman
Free & Open to the Public
INSTALLATION SESSION
10.12
Over the past few weeks, many of you have designed and made your own beautiful mosaic water drops. It is now time for these many parts to be installed together! On the morning of October 12th, Susan will used the individual mosaics to create a mural outside ACM’s front door. This new public art piece will build awareness and activism to reduce the use of PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” You are invited to join in the installation!
PFAS chemicals make products water-repellant, grease-resistant, and/or heat tolerant, and they are found in thousands of consumer products. They last a very long time, are found in almost everyone’s body, and can accumulate to dangerously high levels. They are linked to many serious health problems, and PFAS pollution can be much worse in environmental justice communities.
In this project you will learn more about forever chemicals, some steps you can take to avoid them, and ways to fight their use in consumer products.
Block Printing Immersion Course (Copy)
Taught by Christine Willis
Join for Week 2 or Week 3 - only $60/class!
“Lino-cut” is a printmaking technique achieved by cutting a design into linoleum and printing it, using ink, onto paper or fabric.
Details: In this 3 week block printing class, you will learn how to use a linocut tool to create a one-of-a-kind linocut/block print. You will then use this block to print on paper and fabric. Included the price of the class is 1 linoleum block, ink, tools, a set of 6 greeting cards + a tea towel. You have the opportunity to purchase more blocks, fabric or note cards directly from the teacher.
Week 1 (10/1): Sketch your design, transfer + carve your block.
Week 2 (10/8): Use your block(s) to make a set of greeting cards
Week 3 (10/15): Use your block(s) on fabric to create a 1 of a kind tote bag, tea towel or bandana.
Can't join for all three sessions? That's ok! You can still drop in for the price of one class ($60). Rather than creating your own lino-cut, you can choose from the instructor's collection of wooden block prints and create your own design. This applies to 10/8 and 10/15.
Knowledge required: This class is beginner-friendly. Age 14+ with an adult
What you'll get: You’ll take home a custom-designed linocut printing block that you can use again and again, a set of greeting cards + a tote bag, tea towel or bandana.
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Make + Mingle
MAKE + MINGLE
Open Studio hosted by ACM
Free & Open to the Public!
This is a FREE drop in for anybody to come and create among other artists & artist-types at ACM! Come mingle…and MAKE! Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can, space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided!
Every Drop Counts
A Mosaic Project to Combat Forever Chemicals
Led by Susan Altman
Free & Open to the Public
*Registration Required. There is a minimum registration count of 5 for the session to run and you will receive a confirmation or notice of cancellation before the event.
Final Drop In Sessions
10.01
Design and make your own beautiful mosaic water drops, which will join many others as part of a mural outside ACM’s front door. This new public art piece will build awareness and activism to reduce the use of PFAS, or “forever chemicals.”
PFAS chemicals make products water-repellant, grease-resistant, and/or heat tolerant, and they are found in thousands of consumer products. They last a very long time, are found in almost everyone’s body, and can accumulate to dangerously high levels. They are linked to many serious health problems, and PFAS pollution can be much worse in environmental justice communities.
In this project you will learn more about forever chemicals, some steps you can take to avoid them, and ways to fight their use in consumer products.
Stretch Bracelet Workshop
Saturday September 7, 1-3pm
$25
Taught by Sarah Beardslee
Create a stretch bracelet that is uniquely your own, using beads of many different materials, including glass, metal, and more! This is a fabulous workshop for all ages, and a great way to learn a technique to make jewelry as gifts for the upcoming holidays. You will leave the class with at least one bracelet completed, with the potential to make mutliple bracelets during the workshop time. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
Host Your Workshop with Us
ACM is thrilled to offer space for our community to gather! There are two classrooms upstairs in our space for workshops. Please fill out this form to let us know how you are interested in using ACM.