Summer at Artspace – art workshops for kids & teens

Artspace Community Arts Center 15 Mill St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Join us this summer for a wide variety of week-long, multi-day, or single-day art workshops! All of our summer programming is taught by our crew of professional artists and instructors, who will explore different themes and projects each week, guide students in the creative process, and encourage material exploration. We are now offering financial aid for all art programs (50% off classes for EBT, WIC, or Connecor Care cardholders). Head to https://www.artspacegreenfield.org/card-to-culture for more information and a quick-and-easy discount code. Registration is required: https://www.artspacegreenfield.org/classes-workshops

$35 – $179
Drawing Game Night

Drawing Game Night

Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United States

Come play Exquisite Corpse and other fun group drawing games! Bring your own snacks and drinks. Drawing materials provided. Every other Thursday. *Participates in Card to Culture

$10

A Woman Under Pressure: A Cartoon Exhibit and Gallery Talk with Andrea CK

The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

During our regular gallery hours: Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 11am-2pm. artist’s statement: Thousands of hours of therapy and all I have to show for it is 26 cartoons: a human lemonade stand offering the bitter/sweet insights of one woman’s stand against tragedy. Come! Celebrate! Commisserate! Free potato chips! The woman herself, Andrea CK, will be on hand Saturday at 11am to explain to you the origins of her pressure.

Free
Greenfield Arts Walk

Greenfield Arts Walk

Downtown Court Square, Greenfield, MA, United States

On every last Friday of the month downtown Greenfield comes alive in a celebration of the local arts scene! The Greenfield Arts Walk is a town-wide event featuring a cohort of local arts organizations including Madhouse Multi-Arts, Hawks & Reed, and Greenfield Gallery to name a few. The Arts Walk's mission is to grow the local creative community and economy by attracting interest from beyond the region while strengthening the connections within. During the Arts Walk, many featured destinations showcase work submitted by local artists, providing them with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger local following and sell their work.

Handicraft Social

Handicraft Social

Greenfield Gallery 231 Main St, Greenfield

Presenting the monthly Handicraft Social which we’ll be hosting on the final Friday of the month at 5pm! Join us at 231 Main Street during the Arts Walk for a relaxed night of adult (18+ please) crafting and chatting. Bring something fun to do with your hands, be it knitting, sewing, drawing, sculpting, or any other project you can take along with you! Bring whatever tools/supplies you need, as this event is downstairs in the gallery and we won’t have access to the tools in the makerspace. This event is BYOB–Bring Your Own Beverage. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Free
Open Hive

Open Hive

The Hive Makerspace 231 Main St, Second Floor, Greenfield, MA, United States

Join us for an Open HIVE during Greenfield Art Walk. Hang out with us as we work on projects, show off our tools, and answer your questions about our community workshop.

Free
Collage Club with Bella LaMontagne

Collage Club at Looky Here

Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United States

The Collage Club is where you can play, experiment, and learn the fundamentals of creating a collage! No experience is necessary to participate and open to all ages! All collage materials will be provided or you can bring your own. We will meet from 1-3 pm. Tickets for this event are $10 each class. Let’s cut things up, glue them down, and create something beautiful!

$10
Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing

Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United States

BYO materials! Easel and drawing horses provided. Figure Drawing at Looky Here is an uninstructed drawing session with a nude model. $15 per session, running 6-8pm on over other Thursday evening.

$15

Drawing Game Night

Drawing Game Night

Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United States

Come play Exquisite Corpse and other fun group drawing games! Bring your own snacks and drinks. Drawing materials provided. Every other Thursday. *Participates in Card to Culture

$10

The Art of Collage and Play – FREE ART SATURDAY!

Artspace Community Arts Center 15 Mill St, Greenfield, MA, United States

FREE ART SATURDAY! The Art of Collage and Play August 9th, 10am-12pm, with Alejandra Spruill UPSTAIRS** Art Room Recommended for ages 14yo+ Come cut, tear, layer, and explore in The Art of Collage and Play—where there are no rules, just materials, curiosity, and time to create. This session is about freedom, intuition, and letting go of expectations. We’ll provide the tools—magazines, paper scraps, glue, scissors, and more—and you bring whatever mood you’re in. Whether you're making something abstract, narrative, messy, or minimal, collage is a space to follow what feels good and see what unfolds. No experience needed, and nothing is too precious. Come as you are, play a little, and leave with whatever you made along the way. All base materials are provided, but feel free to bring anything personal you'd like to incorporate. ​**If you have mobility restrictions and cannot utilize stairs, please email us ASAP, and we can relocate to the main floor Free Art Saturdays are made possible through our loving community attending programs, spreading the word, and offering generous donations.

Free
Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing

Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United States

BYO materials! Easel and drawing horses provided. Figure Drawing at Looky Here is an uninstructed drawing session with a nude model. $15 per session, running 6-8pm on over other Thursday evening.

$15
POP! A 2-day End of Summer Art Class

POP! A 2-day End of Summer Art Class

Artspace Community Arts Center 15 Mill St, Greenfield, MA, United States

By POPular demand...please join us for POP! A 2-day End of Summer Art Class Monday, August18th & Tuesday, August19th 9am-1pm for kids 7-11yo** Artspace Community Arts Center, second floor (stairs**) With Instructor Chloe Torri Let's soak up the last days of summer vacation together and create some POPPIN' artwork! **We need a minimum of 6 students to run this BONUS class! Please tell your friends and register up ASAP** On this 2 day workshop kids will learn a variety of multimedia techniques with our beloved instructor and Artspace staff member, Chloe Torri. Over the 2 days we will create (at least) three artworks, experimenting with various art mediums and exploring themes of pop art. While exact projects are subject to change, Chloe is planning for the following projects: 1. Neon Art using chalk pastels and acrylic paint 2. Mixed media animal portraits 3. 3-D Doodle Bugs This workshop will be full of art-making, movement breaks, and a daily snack time. Seats are limited, please register ASAP! ** If you have considerations in regards to 2nd floor access, please email us ASAP! [email protected] ** *If your child is outside of our age range and you think they would fit well into…

$89