Bristol Art Museum invites you to dive into the world of art with our enriching art classes designed for all skill levels.
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Drop in Sundays!
Open Studio Time
Join fellow painters at the Bristol Art Museum
Sunday Open Studio
1:00-3:30 in the Piccoli Classroom
Beginning Sunday, September 29, 2024.
All are welcome. $5 cash donation is appreciated.
Open Studio Time
Join fellow painters at the Bristol Art Museum
Sunday Open Studio
1:00-3:30 in the Piccoli Classroom
Beginning Sunday, September 29, 2024.
All are welcome. $5 cash donation is appreciated.
- Open studio will be held on Sundays when exhibits are on view.
Exploring Colored Pencil with Kendra Ferreira
Tuesdays, November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26 | 9:30 am to noon
$125 member / $135 non-member
Tuesdays, November 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26 | 9:30 am to noon
$125 member / $135 non-member
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Discover the vibrancy of colored pencil in this 4-week class. We will be learning the many versatile ways of drawing with colored pencils. Topics will include layering, blending and burnishing techniques as well as working with value and form. Each week we will work on a different project and small still life set up. Some colored pencil experience is helpful, but beginners are also welcome. Instructor will bring the paper for students to work on, however students are welcome to bring paper also.
Please bring the following supplies to class:
For class information or questions, email: [email protected]. 
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Beginner Plus Watercolor with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush
Three separate sessions
Negative Paining and Lost Edges;
Masking Fluid, Reserving the White and Textures; and,
Warm Winter Pallette
Fee for each session: $40 Member/$45 Non-Member
Three separate sessions
Negative Paining and Lost Edges;
Masking Fluid, Reserving the White and Textures; and,
Warm Winter Pallette
Fee for each session: $40 Member/$45 Non-Member
Whether you are new to watercolor or are looking to advance your practice, these classes are created to get in depth about watercolor art and theory. We will review examples and the "whys" of each technique and create a painting after practicing these techniques. Materials included as well as learning materials to continue your watercolor journey.
Whether you choose to join one session or all three, you're in for a fun experience where you’ll explore new techniques and enhance your watercolor painting skills.
Whether you choose to join one session or all three, you're in for a fun experience where you’ll explore new techniques and enhance your watercolor painting skills.
Negative Painting and Lost Edges
Thursday, December 5th | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$40 Member/$45 Non-Member
Thursday, December 5th | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$40 Member/$45 Non-Member
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Watercolor is a transparent medium, and mastering negative painting is key to creating depth and dimension. In this session, students will explore how to make lighter elements stand out by applying darker hues around them. We'll also demonstrate techniques for softening and 'losing' edges, seamlessly blending them into the background for a more natural and integrated look. For class information or questions, email: [email protected]. |
Masking Fluid, Reserving The White and Textures
Thursday, December 12th |10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$40 Member/$45 Non-Member
Thursday, December 12th |10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$40 Member/$45 Non-Member
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This lesson will focus on using masking fluid to preserve the white areas of the painting, allowing washes to flow freely without affecting the main subject. Students will gradually build up the painting using various techniques such as salt application, scraping, and dry brushing to create texture and depth. For class information or questions, email: [email protected]. |
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Using a limited palette is crucial to prevent a painting from becoming muddled or unclear. In this lesson, we’ll explore how to mix transparent and opaque pigments while developing a cohesive color palette to create a warm, vibrant winter scene. For class information or questions, email: [email protected]. |
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Oil and Acrylics - Optical vs. Conceptual: Translating Photos into Paintings with Bill McLane
Fridays, January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th | 1pm-3pm
Fees: $140 Members/ $180 Non-Members
Fridays, January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th | 1pm-3pm
Fees: $140 Members/ $180 Non-Members
Many artists rely on photographs as references for their paintings, but photos often fail to translate directly into compelling artworks. This is because photographs are flat, two-dimensional, and monoscopic—captured through a single lens, lacking the depth and dimension we naturally perceive with two eyes.
Unlike a camera, we see the world stereoscopically, with depth and spatial relationships. The challenge for an artist is to transform the flat, two-dimensional photo into a three-dimensional image on the canvas. The photo serves as a starting point—a reference to visual reality—but it remains optical. The painting, on the other hand, is conceptual.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to use photos as tools to enhance and develop a creative vision for the canvas. Instead of being constrained by the “freeze-dried” reality of a photograph, we will focus on building a strong conceptual framework for the painting before the brush ever touches the canvas.
By learning to bridge the gap between the optical and the conceptual, you’ll discover how to bring depth, dimension, and creativity to your artwork. This is the essence of the workshop.
Materials List coming soon.
For class information or questions, email: [email protected]
Unlike a camera, we see the world stereoscopically, with depth and spatial relationships. The challenge for an artist is to transform the flat, two-dimensional photo into a three-dimensional image on the canvas. The photo serves as a starting point—a reference to visual reality—but it remains optical. The painting, on the other hand, is conceptual.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to use photos as tools to enhance and develop a creative vision for the canvas. Instead of being constrained by the “freeze-dried” reality of a photograph, we will focus on building a strong conceptual framework for the painting before the brush ever touches the canvas.
By learning to bridge the gap between the optical and the conceptual, you’ll discover how to bring depth, dimension, and creativity to your artwork. This is the essence of the workshop.
Materials List coming soon.
For class information or questions, email: [email protected]
Porcelain jewelry with Cindy Gordon
RESCHEDULED to Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$130 members/$140 non-members
RESCHEDULED to Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$130 members/$140 non-members
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own unique jewelry? Embrace your artistic side and craft your own masterpiece!
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Unlock your creativity join us at Bristol Art Museum for this special one-day workshop where you’ll craft up to 3 heirloom-worthy porcelain jewelry pieces! Whether you're a novice or just looking to try something new, this class is perfect for all skill levels! In this hands-on workshop, you will:
Your finished pieces will be lovingly bisque and clear glaze fired by our expert instructor, and then carefully gift-wrapped. Pick them up at the museum 2 weeks later, ready to wear or give them as cherished gifts! Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to create timeless, wearable art. Register today and start your journey in porcelain jewelry making! For class information or questions, email: [email protected] @cindygordonstudio #cindygordonstudio Cindygordonstudio.com |
Intro to Kinstugi (Japanese pottery repair) with Quantum Wei
POSTPONED TO SPRING 2025
Fee: $65 Members/ $75 Non-Members
POSTPONED TO SPRING 2025
Fee: $65 Members/ $75 Non-Members
Kintsugi is the Japanese tradition of pottery repair. In this art, broken pieces are reassembled, and cracks are highlighted rather than hidden. When joined with the traditional urushi lacquer, repairs can take weeks or even months as each curing step can require 2-7 days in the muro (a humid curing box). In this class, we will use a quick-cure epoxy, allowing you to go home at the end of the day with a final piece. This is a nice way to get started since urushi lacquer is so time-intensive - and slightly hazardous!
Quantum first started practicing Kintsugi in 2021 when he wanted to fix a broken souvenir plate (two pieces, epoxy + liquid gold leaf). Since then, he has ventured deeper into the art by working on more complex breaks and utilizing traditional materials (urushi lacquer), and constructing a muro (wooden curing box). During his latest trip to Japan, he took a workshop with kintsugi master David Pike.
For more information, visit .www.kintsugi.boston
Supply List
This is a BYOP class - Bring Your Own Pottery to repair. Keep it simple (7 pieces or less) so that you will have enough time to fix your piece.
Coming Soon, Felting with Bea Lawnsby; and more. Have an idea for a class? We'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at [email protected].
