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The Bristol Art Museum
  • Home
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
  • Exhibits
    • Main Galleries >
      • Miniature Monumental
      • Proof
      • Fiber Exhibit
      • East Side Narragansett
      • 19 on Paper
      • Putting the Pieces Back Together Map
      • Past Exhibitions
    • Galleries @ Rogers Free Library >
      • Black + White
      • Small Works
      • Beyond the Beaten Path
      • Only One Earth- Only One RI
      • A Bristol 4th of July
    • Permanent Collection
  • In the News
  • Classes & Workshops
    • Winter 2023
    • Portrait Drawing
    • Beginner Watercolor
    • Craft a Wool Flower Pin
    • Drawing and Painting Birds
    • Watercolor Painting
    • Pysanky- Ukrainian Easter Eggs
    • Create a Mug Rug Pair
    • Painting the Light in Watercolor
    • Beginner Rug Hooking
    • Painting Miniatures
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BAM Classes
​Winter 2023

We have a wonderful portfolio of
Zoom, In-Person Classes & Workshops planned for Winter.


  • Everyone is excited to create art once again, but your safety is our top priority. All social distancing guidelines will be followed with tables set up 6 feet apart.

  • All participants are required to wear a mask. Policies and guidelines are in a state of flux, all in-person class size limits are subject to change. Please be aware that some in-person classes could switch to Zoom if state restrictions change. 
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In Person Classes
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Rice Paper Photo Collage with Kirsten Sorensen 
Thursdays, January 19th, 26th, Feb.2nd, 9th | 10am-12pm
Fee: $140 Member/$150 Non member

Recreate one of your favorite photographs as a beautiful collage artwork using rice papers, magazine and vintage papers, paint and fine markers. Your photo will be enlarged and printed on an 8 ” x 10” piece of rice paper. You will recreate the photo as a collage.


After taking this class it is hoped that everyone will develop a better understanding of the history and process of collage. The use of different types of papers and mixed media that you choose will help communicate the colors, textures and emotions of your photograph. We will investigate color, composition, communication of ideas in collage, and the history of collage through slide shows and hands-on art making.
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For class registration, please contact kirstensorensen83@gmail.com.  
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Portrait Drawing with Allie Elia
Tuesdays, January 24th- February 14th | 10:00am- 12:30pm
Fee: $140 Members/ $150 Non-Members

All levels of beginners or previous drawing experience welcome to this empowering course that will provide you with the skill-sets and visual tools necessary to create successful portrait drawings. This course will cover the fundamentals of drawing the figure, explore various drawing materials, and allow each student to design and complete works of art rendering portraits of figures of their choice.

For class registration, please contact allieelia@icloud.com. 

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Beginner Watercolor with Allie Elia
Tuesdays, January 24th- February 14th | 1:00pm- 3:30pm
Fee: $140 Members/ $150 Non-Members

Introduction to the art of watercolor (all levels welcome and beginners are encouraged to join). Each class includes watercolor surface studies to learn the possibilities of color blending, compositional design for effective painting, and various watercolor techniques to cultivate newfound confidence in watercolor media and development of each student’s unique creative voice. Projects include opportunities to paint from still-life, observation of the landscape and studio space, and photo references (family photos, pet pics, etc. depending on each student’s interests).
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                                       For class registration, please contact allieelia@icloud.com. 


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Painting Miniatures with Gina Croce
Monday, February 6th | 10:00am- 3:30pm
Fee: $80 Members/$90 Non-Members

In this one-day workshop we will discuss color, composition and value while creating you own mini painting or two! Bring a photo of a landscape/seascape of your choice to paint from! 
Gina will demonstrate both in oil and watercolor and help you to create your own mini masterpieces! We will begin at 10:00 with a half hour break for lunch.

For class registration, please contact ginartist@yahoo.com. 
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Drawing and Painting Birds with Elizabeth OConnell
Mondays, February 13th- March 6th | 1pm-3:30pm
Fee: $140 Museum Member/$150 Non Member

Do you enjoy the beauty and grace of our native birds? Join me In this fun class to learn to draw and paint them using watercolors. Demonstrations, techniques, and tips will help you discover and develop your artistic talents. Beginners are welcome, and all materials are included! Returning students receive a 15% discount.

For class registration, please contact eoconnell401@gmail.com. 

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Painterly Monotypes with Kirsten Sorensen
Thursdays, February 23rd- March 16th | 10am-12pm
Fee: $140 Member/ $150 Non- member

Monotype is a painterly medium! The effects achieved with monotypes are not usually possible in other forms of art. The artist can use a unique combination of printing and painting which can create one-of-a-kind artworks. There are endless abstract and realistic possibilities so one can produce imaginative works.


Join us in the beautiful Bristol Art Museum classroom for a journey in investigation and creativity. This class is for all levels of artists. The monotype method is an art form that is loose and free. Did you know that you could paint with ink or paint on plexiglass to create a hand or press pulled prints?

We’ll investigate several techniques of monotype and the use of water based inks. We will also create simple drawings to trace, use tape, textures, plants and your photographs for the prints. Your drawings and prints will lead to finished artworks.

For class registration, please contact kirstensorensen83@gmail.com. 

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Watercolor Painting with Mary Ellen Dwyer 
Saturdays, March 4th- April 15th | 10:00am- 12:00pm
$145 Members/ $155 Non-Members
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Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate course. Through demonstrations, learn the basics of tools, color, composition, and paint application as you learn new techniques and work on developing your artistic talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.
Intermediate students will receive guidance to continue on their artistic journey.

For class registration, please contact dwyermaryellen@gmail.com. 

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Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs with Hanka Robertson
Friday, March 31st | 10am-12pm; 1pm-3pm
Fee: $25 + $10 material fee Members/ $30 + $10 material fee Non-Members

Pysanky (pee-san-key) are decorated eggs created by using a written-wax batik
method with traditional folk motifs and designs.
In this one hour lecture and demonstration, participants will learn about the history
of Pysanky and get an overview of the motifs and symbols used. They will also
watch a demonstration of the process.

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Class registration coming soon on our website.


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Create a Mug Rug Pair with Hayley Perry
Spring 2023 (DATE TBD)
Fee: $75 Member/ $85 Non-Member

Make a Mug Rug Pair with Hayley Perry is an introductory course to the craft of Traditional rug hooking using wool fabric and monks cloth. Students will work with wool strips to craft two colorful “hit and miss” coasters in colors of their choosing. This program also provides an introduction to rug hooking techniques and materials.

​For class registration, please contact 
loopbyloopstudio@gmail.com. 


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Painting the Light in Watercolor with Paul George
July 25&26th | 9am-4pm 
​Fee: $250 Members/ $275 Non-Members
The workshop will begin with a review of the basic materials and go on to how to work from photos. We will focus on the importance of creating light in your paintings by studying shape, value, color and edges. You will learn how to create drama and excitement in your work to have winning paintings.​This class will be held in the gallery. 



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Beginner Rug Hooking with Hayley Perry
Wednesdays, July 26th- August 23rd | 1:00pm- 3:00pm
Fee: $145 Members/ $155 Non-Members

Primitive Rug Hooking for Beginners is an introductory course into the traditional North American craft of rug hooking. Dating back to victorian times, rug hooking recycles common materials into utilitarian objects for the home. This course will teach the original technique used in rug hooking and allow you to create beautiful textile art pieces that will brighten your floors and walls.

For class registration, please contact loopbyloopstudio@gmail.com. 


  • BLM - The Board of Directors of the Bristol Art Museum mourn the senseless death of George Floyd and all the victims of racial injustice. The Board actively supports efforts to bridge racial disparities, to reject racism, and to work toward making Bristol a much more culturally rich and inclusive community through the arts. The Board believes art fosters learning, contemplation, and critical discourse; it recognizes positive change is achieved through active engagement with the town and residents. Change happens when communities work together to achieve common goals. Therefore, Bristol Art Museum is committed to developing exhibits and programs around equity, respect, and compassion. These are the organization's guiding principles and touchstones for moving forward. 
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  • Home
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
  • Exhibits
    • Main Galleries >
      • Miniature Monumental
      • Proof
      • Fiber Exhibit
      • East Side Narragansett
      • 19 on Paper
      • Putting the Pieces Back Together Map
      • Past Exhibitions
    • Galleries @ Rogers Free Library >
      • Black + White
      • Small Works
      • Beyond the Beaten Path
      • Only One Earth- Only One RI
      • A Bristol 4th of July
    • Permanent Collection
  • In the News
  • Classes & Workshops
    • Winter 2023
    • Portrait Drawing
    • Beginner Watercolor
    • Craft a Wool Flower Pin
    • Drawing and Painting Birds
    • Watercolor Painting
    • Pysanky- Ukrainian Easter Eggs
    • Create a Mug Rug Pair
    • Painting the Light in Watercolor
    • Beginner Rug Hooking
    • Painting Miniatures
    • Agreement Classes/Program
  • Get Involved
    • Participate >
      • Volunteer
      • Donate
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  • An Art Odyssey
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