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BAM Classes

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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Take advantage of special pricing and more by
becoming a BAM member by completing the online membership form here:

Membership Form

For class information or questions, email: ​  [email protected]. ​

Class Offerings Overview:

​Watercolor Series with Lana Quann
Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas (Multiple Sessions)
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​Oil and Acrylic Painting with Bill McLane
​Embrace the Face with Suzanne O'Shea

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Drop in Sundays!
Open Studio Time

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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.


2025 Open Studio Schedule
July: 20th, 27th
August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
September: 14th, 21st, 28th
October: 5th, 12th, 19th
November: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December: 7th, 14th


Embrace the Face with Suzanne O'Shea
Monday, Tuesday; July 14 and July 15, 2025 | 12:30-4:00pm
$80 for Museum Member / $100 Non-member
class payment and registration
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Think you can't draw a face? Think again!
Let's approach the human face as a map to create portraiture that is in equal parts readable and abstracted. Through music, clay, and intuitive materials, you'll explore aspects of self while staying loose – letting imagination and expression guide your hand.
This immersive 2-day workshop is a journey into the art of self-portraiture, spiritual imagery, and/or fantasy figures, inviting you to release attachment to outcomes and embrace authentic expression. In an intimate setting with a maximum of 12 artists, you'll work in a relaxed and comfortable environment where creativity flows freely. Music-guided sessions will inspire a fluid approach, whether you're a hesitant beginner or an experienced artist. Together, we'll "Embrace the Face" and allow your unique vision to emerge, celebrating the beauty of artistic exploration and personal discovery. IG: @Suzanne_OShea_Art
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Watercolor for Beginners (& up) with Lana Quann, The Wandering Brush: Summer Florals
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 | 10am - 1pm
$50 Members / $55 Non-members
CLASS PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
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W​hether 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. In this session, you're in for a fun experience where you’ll explore new techniques and enhance your watercolor painting skills.

In this session, students will explore a variety of ways to paint the colors of summer. We will learn to work with darker hues, like red, orange and purple to layer and glaze and create glorious poppies and lupine. We will also review "negative painting" and learn to create a meadow of daisies with a soft background. The class will review a variety of brushstrokes, linework, soft and hard edges and how to create an interesting expressive composition. 

Oil and Acrylic Painting with Bill McLane
Fridays, July 11th, 18th, 25th, and August 1st | 1pm-3pm
Fees: $140 Members/ $180 Non-Members
CLASS PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
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​In this course, students will focus on creating a sense of place. Students will learn to simplify their paintings by editing and enhancing colors, shapes, and forms.
 
Students will also learn more about two kinds of perspective, Atmospheric and Linear, and how to apply them to gain a three-dimensional space in your paintings.

Remember, it’s not what you paint, it’s how you paint it!
 
For more information, email [email protected]. The supply list for this class is included on the website.

Image: Main Street in Autumn, Warren, RI
Painting with Bill McLane Supply List
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Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas
Multiple Sessions (see dates below) | Mondays, 1 - 3:30pm
$100 Members / $110 Non-members
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Are you looking for a new hobby and thought you may like to try acrylic painting? This class covers the basics from color mixing, applying paint to canvas, pallet knife use and techniques for blending and creating beautiful paintings from photos. Photos can be supplied by the instructor or from your own collection. Intermediate students can work independently with guidance from the instructor. All classes will end with a brief critique of your progress. A painting will be completed in 4-weeks.
Remaining Sessions Offered:
Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas Session III
Mondays, August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th | 1-3:30pm
$100 Members / $110 Non-members
CLASS PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
Acrylic Painting with Kathy Thomas Session IV
Mondays, September 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th| 1-3:30pm
$100 Members / $110 Non-members
CLASS PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
Acrylic Painting Supply List.pdf
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Have an idea for a class? We'd love to hear from you.  Please reach out to us at [email protected].
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  • Home
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
  • Exhibits
    • Main Galleries >
      • In Her Own Image
      • Bull in a China Shop
      • Tides and Depths
      • RWU-Collective Consciousness
      • Rock – Paper – Scissors 2025 National
      • Parallel Threads – Entangled Ends
    • Galleries @ Rogers Free Library >
      • Where in the World?
      • Music as Muse
    • Permanent Collection >
      • Permanent Collection
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Rock Paper Scissors
  • News
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