A Free Art Workshop Series for Families at the WaterFire Arts Center
See the full upcoming ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs Art Workshop listings.
WaterFire Providence announces the launch of ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs, a new and free art workshop series for families of all ages to ignite their creativity and make art together. Hosted on weekends at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), these workshops are available to kids and families of all ages and will be taught by local artists in the Rhode Island community, including artists from WaterFire Accelerate.
Attendees and their families will have a range of different activities to choose from, including jewelry and ornament making as well as knitting. Each workshop will be hosted in the Cityside at Wheeler Studio on the second floor of the WaterFire Arts Center. This program is an expansion of ArtLab@WaterFire, a one-year paid internship and mentorship program for young BIPOC males to learn about the arts & culture industry funded by the Papitto Opportunity Connection.
Space is limited for these workshops. Please use the links below to RSVP for all the workshops you’re interested in.
For more information regarding this workshop series, feel free to contact Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator, at grechel@waterfire.org (401) 250-0124
Fall/Winter 2023 Art Workshops
Sunday, Oct 29, 2023
Gelli Printmaking, all ages
12 – 2 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
RSVP
Sunday, Nov 12, 2023
Ornament Making | Linocut Printmaking, all ages
10 am – 12 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator and owner of Yo Soy Grechel
* This workshop will take place during the PVD Artisans Market
RSVP
Sunday, Nov 12, 2023
Jewelry and Accessory Making | Resin Pour, all ages
2 – 4 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
* This workshop will take place during the PVD Artisans Market
RSVP
Saturday, Nov 25, 2023
Make Holiday Pennant Banners | Linocut Printmaking, all ages
10 am -12 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator and owner of Yo Soy Grechel
*This workshop will take place during the WaterFire Holiday ArtMart happening from 12-5 pm
RSVP
Sunday, Nov 26, 2023
Gelli Printmaking, all ages
12 – 2 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
RSVP
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023
Mini Knitting, all ages
10 am -12 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Andrea Pascual, WaterFire Accelerate Artist and owner of Make Me Feel Better
*This workshop will take place during the Holiday Market organized by the Fine Furnishings Shows, stay after the workshop for the market.
RSVP
Saturday, Dec 2, 2023
Gelli Printmaking, all ages
2-4 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
*This workshop will take place during the Holiday Market organized by the Fine Furnishings Shows, come early for the market.
RSVP
Sunday, Dec 3, 2023
Ornament Making | Acrylic or Lino, all ages
11 am – 1 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator and owner of Yo Soy Grechel
*This workshop will take place during the Holiday Market organized by the Fine Furnishings Shows, stay after the workshop for the market.
RSVP
Sunday, Dec 3, 2023
Jewelry and Accessory Making | Resin Pour, all ages
2 – 4 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
*This workshop will take place during the Holiday Market organized by the Fine Furnishings Shows, come early for the market.
RSVP
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023
Mini Knitting, all ages
10 am -12 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Andrea Pascual, WaterFire Accelerate Artist and owner of Make Me Feel Better
*This workshop will take place during the WaterFire Holiday ArtMart happening from 12-5 pm
RSVP
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023
Gelli Printmaking, all ages
11 am – 1 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
RSVP
Sunday, Dec 17, 2023
Jewelry and Accessory Making | Resin Pour, all ages
2 – 4 pm upstairs of the WFAC in the Wheeler Classroom
Instructed by Sky Tanner from EyeSky
RSVP
About the author
Tim Blankenship, newly appointed Director of Special Projects, is a 22-year veteran of WaterFire and a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to unite the community through shared artistic experiences. Having worked across multiple departments, including a decade in production and recent years with the creative services team, Tim brings unmatched institutional knowledge to his new role. He will focus on strengthening internal systems and supporting the creation of new visitor experiences at both the downtown installation and the WaterFire Arts Center.
