Enso is an art-making moving meditation. By painting a simple circle with specific intention and doing that act in a repeated fashion, the mindfulness of the actual act itself transforms your mindset away from painting a circle to a calm, centered feeling that results from traditional meditation. You will learn a bit about the history …
Join Rachel Benson for one or both 1/2 days in Harvard this October! You'll learn the basics of needle-felting and have a great time creating some fun Fall-themed wool art! Two school half-days, 1:45-3pm Wednesday 10/18 create a cute pair of pumpkins, Tuesday 10/31 create an adorable felted ghost. These classes are appropriate for 5th-7th …
Neurographic Art, or what we call Creative Meditations is a drawing technique created in Russia in 2015 that taps into one’s subconscious and relaxes the mind. In this workshop we will be focusing on the basic techniques and the meditative qualities of the practice. Each participant will leave the session with two drawings of their …
This three-hour workshop will cover the process of making monotypes by using litho pencils and Caran d’Ache wax pastels on plexiglass and printing them onto paper. Anyone who can make a mark can use this technique. It is also an interesting way for artists who are focused on drawing to become printmakers. The simplicity is …
Join local fiber artist Rachel Benson on two School Half-Days for some woo needle-felting fun! This will definitely get you in the mood for the Winter Holidays! Join for one or both 1/2 days in Harvard! All materials provided and all levels welcome! Monday 11/20 & Wednesday 11/29 12:30-2pm Open to 5th-7th graders $27 for …
Join local fiber artist Rachel Benson on two School Half-Days for some woo needle-felting fun! This will definitely get you in the mood for the Winter Holidays! Join for one or both 1/2 days in Harvard! All materials provided and all levels welcome! Monday 11/20 & Wednesday 11/29 12:30-2pm Open to 5th-7th graders $27 for …
Join local fiber artists Rachel Benson for this in-person needle-felting class. You will be guided step by step to create an adorable reindeer! If you want to create additional deer on your own time, you can purchase extra supplies to bring home! $27. Open to teens and adults, and kids 8-12 can attend with a …
NOTE: This workshop has been canceled due to low enrollment. Join one of our newest instructors (and recent exhibiting artist) Gretchen Fogelstrom for this perfectly-timed, seasonal workshop! Bring a friend or family member to have some winter-themed fun together creating a group of 3 Snow People. They will make adorable Holiday decorations for your home! …
This is the perfect activity for the kiddos on a December school early-release day! The kiddos will have fun with fiber artist Rachel Benson creating a cute little 'holiday' sheep donning a hat. The sheep can live as a tabletop decoration or be turned into an ornament. Wednesday 12/13 1:45-3pm Open to 5th-7th graders Sign …
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson to learn the art of needle felting while creating your choice of an adorable Santa or Gnome! If you want to create both you can also purchase an extra kit to take home with you. If you plan to take a kit home and you've never felted from home you …
