Fall Workshops at ArcWorks Community Art Center

We’re wrapping up a busy summer here at  and starting to think about all the fun that fall brings! Take a peek at our upcoming workshops and see if you want to squeeze in some art between apple picking and pumpkin carving.

Paint Your Own Pottery: French Butter Keeper 
Thursday, September 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Peter Flister

$35

Ages: Adults, 18+
A French butter keeper is a container used to keep butter fresh and soft without refrigeration. In this workshop, participants will be provided with a French Butter Keeper to personalize using under glazes and glaze pastels. Glazing techniques will be taught. After the workshop, pieces will be fired and available for pick up within a week. This would make a great holiday gift!

Beginner’s Clay: Introduction to working with clay 
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Peter Flister

Ages: Adults,  18+

$165 for the whole session
This 6-week class is designed for students with little or no prior experience working with clay. Students will gain a foundation in both wheelthrowing and handbuilding skills.

Basic Printmaking for Children: Relief printing techniques
Saturdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Instructor: Elissa Stopyra

Ages: Kids, 6 to 11

$80 for the whole session
In this beginner’s class, students will learn the basics of relief printing, Styrofoam print, Plexiglas mono-print, and alternative printing techniques. Exploring black and white, multiple plate and color methods of printing. Students will use techniques learned to complete a group project, in multiples, for each to take home at the completion of the class.

Basic Printmaking for Adults: Relief printing techniques
Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-8 p.m.
Instructor: Elissa Stopyra

Age: Adults, 18+

$80 for the whole session
In this beginner’s class, students will learn the basics of relief printing, linoleum/wood cut, Styrofoam print, Plexiglas mono-print, and alternative printing techniques. Exploring black and white, multiple plate and color methods of printing. Students will use techniques learned to complete a group project, in multiples, for each to take home at the completion of the class.

Express your heART for children & their caregivers
Mondays, September 24, October 1, 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m.

Instructor: Natalie Blue

Ages: Young children,  2.5-4

$60 for the whole session
This creative play program uses art materials to allow young children ages 2.5 to 4 to experience the sensory (also messy and fun) experience of making art with their caregiver.

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To register for classes, or for more info, please contact  Elise Snow at esnow@ne-arc.org or 978-531-7146. Please register early to ensure classes will run. Partial scholarships are available. Please inquire for more info.

ArcWorks Community Art Center serves to encourage members of our community of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access and participate in the arts, to gain creative confidence and to challenge barriers through integration and innovation. We house an art gallery, gift shop and classroom space where we offer opportunities for all local artists and residents.

22 Foster Street, Peabody, Mass 01960