New Bedford Art Museum

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608 Pleasant St
New Bedford, MA 02740 United States Get Directions
Phone (508) 961-3072
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  • Figure Drawing Open Studio

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drawing from a live model has been an important part of many formal artistic practices since the Renaissance. Our open figure drawing studio is intended to provide artists of all levels a relaxed environment and a dedicated space where they are able to continue the tradition of working from a live nude model. Sessions are three hours long, and will start with a series of short gestures and ranging from 5-10 minutes before moving into longer 30 minute poses. Each class typically concludes with an hour long pose. There will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently, in any medium they wish to bring.

    $20

  • Sweet Creations: Gingerbread House Workshop

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Step into a world of sugar, spice, and holiday delight at the New Bedford Art Museum! In this sweet and spirited workshop, young artists will build and decorate their very own gingerbread houses, transforming simple cookie kits into candy-covered creations that would make even the gingerbread man proud. Participants will learn the art of icing, pattern, and design as they create one-of-a-kind edible masterpieces. With colorful candies, frosting galore, and a few festive surprises, this hands-on afternoon is the perfect blend of creativity and holiday cheer. We’ll keep the atmosphere merry with cheerful tunes, warm cocoa, and a buffet of decorating treats to inspire endless imagination. Whether their style is classic Christmas cottage or wild candy wonderland, each child will leave with a finished gingerbread house that’s uniquely their own, ready to take home and proudly display for the holidays. All materials are provided, including gingerbread kits, frosting, candies, and packaging for easy transport.

    $35

  • Sketchbook Club

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Every Other Friday | 6:00–8:00 PM Upcoming: June 13 Tickets: $10 Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your day or your life. Join other sketchers at our informal gathering, led by local artist and illustrator Isiah Botelho. Each session will kick off with a prompt to inspire discussion and drawing, and participants will be able to share their work comfortably. Bring your sketchbook and preferred materials; we will have some basic supplies available. No pressure, no judgment, no guilt -- just community.

    $10
  • Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making

    Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Warm up your imagination this winter at the New Bedford Art Museum’s Winter Wonders at the Art Museum program. This full-day experience invites young artists to spend the week exploring the magic of the season through artmaking. Students will experiment with a range of materials and create artwork they’ll be proud to bring home and share. Each day begins with inspiring prompts and guided lessons led by the Museum’s professional teaching artists, followed by open studio exploration, creative games, and group activities. Participants will build confidence, make new friends, and develop artistic skills in a warm, welcoming environment designed to nurture imagination and creative growth. Winter Break Program Daily Themes: Monday: Winter Wonders Imagine a magical winter world. What would it look like, sound like, or feel like? Turn your ideas into art. Tuesday: Prints & Patterns How can repetition and rhythm transform an artwork? Experiment with printmaking, texture, and design. Wednesday: Animals in the Cold Which animals thrive in snow and ice? Create your own chilly creature or reimagine a winter habitat. Thursday: Light in the Darkness What brings light into your world? Create a glowing or reflective artwork inspired by hope, warmth, and things that make you feel […]

    $315.00 – $350.00
  • Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making

    Winter Break Art Program: Season of Making

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Warm up your imagination this winter at the New Bedford Art Museum’s Winter Wonders at the Art Museum program. This full-day experience invites young artists to spend the week exploring the magic of the season through artmaking. Students will experiment with a range of materials and create artwork they’ll be proud to bring home and share. Each day begins with inspiring prompts and guided lessons led by the Museum’s professional teaching artists, followed by open studio exploration, creative games, and group activities. Participants will build confidence, make new friends, and develop artistic skills in a warm, welcoming environment designed to nurture imagination and creative growth. Winter Break Program Daily Themes: Monday: Winter Wonders Imagine a magical winter world. What would it look like, sound like, or feel like? Turn your ideas into art. Tuesday: Prints & Patterns How can repetition and rhythm transform an artwork? Experiment with printmaking, texture, and design. Wednesday: Animals in the Cold Which animals thrive in snow and ice? Create your own chilly creature or reimagine a winter habitat. Thursday: Light in the Darkness What brings light into your world? Create a glowing or reflective artwork inspired by hope, warmth, and things that make you feel […]

    $315.00 – $350.00

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