What has now become an annual tradition, Fivesparks is thrilled to invite artists into our historic building for 6 weeks of communal creativity for our Artists in Residence (AIR) Program. We also welcome the public to observe, visit and interact with artists while they work during our open hours and through scheduled demos, discussions and …
Free up your mark-making, color usage, and creativity in this session! I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. If you are new to pastels this class will also cover all the basics to get you started with exploring …
FREE DEMO Casual demonstration with pastel artist Corinne Walker 12:00-4:00PM in the Fivesparks Fireplace Room Come meet Corinne, watch her work and learn about her art philosophies/techniques. You're talk with her and welcome to sit and watch her work anytime from 12-4pm.
Come down to the Cove at Fivesparks to chat with clay artist Anne Swinton. Watch her work magic with clay and fall in love with the end product of her handwork. Saturday, 2:00-4:00PM I’ve had an appreciation of clay since graduating college and taking wheel throwing classes. My artistic awakening, however, only started 6 years …
Heart Map Books (Crafts with Catherine) Catherine Christensen has been making books and teaching book arts classes for over thirty-five years. A former public school educator and arts & crafts summer camp program director, she now divides her time between teaching traveling science workshops for Acton’s Discovery Museum and nurturing her love of maps, decorative …
Free up your mark-making, color usage, and creativity in this session! I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. If you are new to pastels this class will also cover all the basics to get you started with exploring …
Hey kids! Join Rachel Benson for some fun felting and crafting fun on two school half days! You can come for one or both classes on February 5th and March 5th - 1:15-2:45pm. February 5th - Hedgehog and Bowls March 5th - Design Your Own Pocket Creatures & Accessories $29 for one class/$54 for both …
Heart Map Books (Crafts with Catherine) Catherine Christensen has been making books and teaching book arts classes for over thirty-five years. A former public school educator and arts & crafts summer camp program director, she now divides her time between teaching traveling science workshops for Acton’s Discovery Museum and nurturing her love of maps, decorative …
It's the season for Love! Bring the kiddos over to Fivesprks from 10am-12noon on Saturday, February 8th to get into the Valentine's Day spirit! We'll have basic craft supplies available for the kids to create some of their own Valentine cards for family and friends. Caretakers, please plan to stay and supervise your tots. Thank …
FREE DEMO Casual demonstration with pastel artist Corinne Walker 12:00-4:00PM in the Fivesparks Fireplace Room Come meet Corinne, watch her work and learn about her art philosophies/techniques. You're talk with her and welcome to sit and watch her work anytime from 12-4pm.
Come down to the Cove at Fivesparks to chat with clay artist Anne Swinton. Watch her work magic with clay and fall in love with the end product of her handwork. Saturday, 2:00-4:00PM I’ve had an appreciation of clay since graduating college and taking wheel throwing classes. My artistic awakening, however, only started 6 years …
Free up your mark-making, color usage, and creativity in this session! I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. If you are new to pastels this class will also cover all the basics to get you started with exploring …
Fivesparks is delighted to welcome John Hanson Mitchell, celebrated author of The Sweet Revenge of Marcus Aurelius, a compelling novel inspired by the true story of a talented and ingenious slave who outwitted his master. Join us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM for a captivating journey into the incredible saga of Marcus …
FREE DEMO Casual demonstration with pastel artist Corinne Walker 12:00-4:00PM in the Fivesparks Fireplace Room Come meet Corinne, watch her work and learn about her art philosophies/techniques. You're talk with her and welcome to sit and watch her work anytime from 12-4pm.
FREE PRESENTATION Join us in the Fivesparks Gallery to hear about Ceramicist Elizabeth Noonan's relationship to her craft - a discussion about Sculptural Storytelling, 12:00-2:00PM. Liz describes herself as a storyteller and her work as a visual narrative of her surroundings and past. Using clay, she attempts to create the experience of shared stories, magic …
Come down to the Cove at Fivesparks to chat with clay artist Anne Swinton. Watch her work magic with clay and fall in love with the end product of her handwork. Saturday, 2:00-4:00PM I’ve had an appreciation of clay since graduating college and taking wheel throwing classes. My artistic awakening, however, only started 6 years …
Join felting phenom Rachel Benson for a full day of felting fun! Monday, February 17th, 11am-8pm!! You can join for one, a few or all sessions. 11:15am-1pm - Sea Turtle 1:30-3:15pm - Jellyfish 4:00-5:45pm - Sloth 6:15 - 8:00pm - Capybara These classes are for anyone 10yrs to adult. Prior felting experience will be helpful, …
FREE DEMO Casual demonstration with pastel artist Corinne Walker 12:00-4:00PM in the Fivesparks Fireplace Room Come meet Corinne, watch her work and learn about her art philosophies/techniques. You're talk with her and welcome to sit and watch her work anytime from 12-4pm.
Come down to the Cove at Fivesparks to chat with clay artist Anne Swinton. Watch her work magic with clay and fall in love with the end product of her handwork. Saturday, 2:00-4:00PM I’ve had an appreciation of clay since graduating college and taking wheel throwing classes. My artistic awakening, however, only started 6 years …
Free up your mark-making, color usage, and creativity in this session! I will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. If you are new to pastels this class will also cover all the basics to get you started with exploring …
This class is meant for the littlest artists! Come to Fivesparks and let local artist Colleen Pearce guide your Pre-K kiddos in creating their very own Daniel Tiger-inspired collage/painting! Parents - Please have your child(ren) wear a smock and/or clothes they can get messy in. Please plan to stay in the building while your child(ren) …
Laurie Simko: Past and Present On view March 1 - April 12, 2025 Artists Reception, open to the public, Sunday, March 9, 2025. 3:00-5:00pm Laurie Simko is an oil painter and collage artist who explores many subjects: primarily the natural world but also still life and portraiture. Her award-winning work is exhibited …