Art Classes and Workshops
New Bedford Art Museum offers creative and engaging educational experiences for anyone ready to learn. Discover our Art Classes and Workshops to explore your inner artist.
GLASS ART
Glass Fusing: Pumpkin Pendant Class
Thursday, October 19th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Non-members: $100
Members: $90
Students will have the chance to cut and assemble pieces of sheet glass to make pumpkin pendants to be fused in a kiln after class. Each student will make 2 pieces in one hour and learn the safety and science behind cold and "warm" glass. Learn cold glass and hot glass techniques to create pumpkin pendants or other hanging fall glass decor. This class is great for kids and adults! No experience necessary. We will provide the supplies.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES
KidZone
Sundays: September 17th - TBD
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tickets: $5
Ages 4-12
Every Sunday visit the New Bedford Art Museum for Family Friendly Art Activities for children between 4-12 years old.
Learning Studio: Literacy Through the Arts
Mondays: September 11th - 25th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Free (First come first serve)
Ages 5+
New Bedford Free Public Library
613 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
In Collaboration with the New Bedford Free Public Library the New Bedford Art Museum presents Learning Studio: Literacy Through the Arts. This is a program that focuses on children stories, and histories and provides a space for sharing and recording these stories. Children will be given an art kit. Kiddos will be led by our Lead Art Educator Devin McLaughlin in an art project or craft that coincides with the story of choice. Join us for fun the whole family can enjoy!
This program is generously funded by United Way of Greater New Bedford.
SENIOR CLASSES
Creative Care
In collaboration with Taber Mill Apartments and Whaler’s Cove, the New Bedford Art Museum will run the Creative Care program for the senior 65+ residents at each of these locations. No experience necessary! Come as you are. We will provide the art supplies and the instructor.
TABER MILL APARTMENTS:
Mondays: September 4th - 25th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Free for the senior residents in the building who are 65+
NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM:
Tuesdays: September 5th - 26th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Please email [email protected] to see if you or your loved one 65+ qualifies!
WHALER'S COVE APARTMENTS:
Sundays: September 6th, 20th, & 27th
9:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 1:00pm
Free for the senior residents in the building who are 65+
This program is generously funded by the Association for the Relief of Aged Women and Coastline Elderly Services. Residents should sign up at their residence.
MUSEUM ART JAMS
Museum Art Jams
Price: $100 per person including the materials for all 4 classes in the session. Or $30 per class/drop-in including materials.
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The New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! is committed to providing quality art experiences for all people of our community.
Please download our income-based discount form here and email it to [email protected]