Programs
We hold a variety of demonstrations and workshops that are open to the the public. Workshops may entail a modest fee. Email info@bacsma.org with any questions.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Upcoming BACS Workshops and Demos: Save the Dates
Details (sign-up info, event location, etc.) will follow as each event gets closer. For now, just be sure to save the dates on your calendar!
Sat., Oct. 14, 2–4 p.m. IN–PERSON WORKSHOP: Taking Great Pictures with Your Smartphone, Part 2, with Randi Freundlich
Tues., Jan. 16, 2024, 6:45–8:30 p.m. ZOOM DEMO: White Line Woodcut Techniques with Kate Hanlon
Sat., Feb. 10, 2024, 2–4 p.m. IN–PERSON WORKSHOP: Paint–Along with Namrata Siviya (BACS member)
Sat., March 23, 2024, 2–4:30 p.m. IN–PERSON WORKSHOP: Making Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay with Hilary Taylor
Sat., April 20, 2024, 2–4:30 p.m. IN–PERSON WORKSHOP: Mixed Media Explorations with Eileen Larsen (BACS member)
Sat., May 18, 2024, 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. IN–PERSON WORKSHOP: Making a Colorful Square Basket with Betsy Fell
Upcoming Workshop: Mixed Media Explorations
On Saturday, April 20, Bedford-based mixed media artist Eileen Larsen will lead an in-person workshop exploring a variety of artistic media, combining them to create beautiful and unique art. With a playful and curious approach, we will use collage, acrylic paints and...
Hilary Taylor Demonstrates Jewelry Making
Today's attendees at the precious metal clay workshop were treated to the expert instruction of Hilary Taylor, jewelry artist. Hilary, a Concord based artist, brought an assortment of tools to use and some chose to not use the tools. Finished pieces will be fired in a...
Full House at Abstract Landscape Workshop
BACS welcomed a full house on February 10 as artist Namrata Siviya demonstrated abstract landscape painting using acrylic paint. Participants chose a reference photo and Namrata showed how to simplify the image and then use a palate knife or brush to apply the paint....
Cowboy Featured in White Line Woodcut by Kate Hanlon
BACS was pleased to have white line woodcut expert Kate Hanlon present a demonstration via Zoom on January 16. Kate drew a stylized cowboy on a horse and stepped us through the process of transferring the drawing to the block and then carving the lines of the drawing...
Making Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay
With Hilary TaylorSaturday, March 23 2:00 – 4:30 pm In Person Jewelry designer Hilary Taylor will be your guide in this workshop on making silver jewelry using precious metal clay. As you craft your jewelry piece from this special clay embedded with microns of fine...
Sign up now: Abstract Landscape Painting Workshop
On February 10, from 2-4pm, there will be an in person workshop with artist Namrata Siviya: Paint an Abstract Landscape in Acrylic. This workshop will be held in the Upper Fellowship Hall of First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 Great Rd in Bedford, MA. This...
January Zoom Demo: White Line Woodcuts with Kate Hanlon
On January 16 at 6:45 p.m., Kate Hanlon will present an overview of printmaking approaches via Zoom. The heart of her talk will feature a demonstration of white line woodcut techniques. Rather than creating separate woodblocks for each color, white line printers make...
BACS Receives Cultural Council Grants
BACS wishes to thank the Bedford Cultural Council for the approval of our grant request for funding for a Series of Artist and Crafter Workshops and Demos. The grant request was for $500. Visit the Programs page for more details on upcoming programs.
Smartphone Workshop Goes Outdoors
BACS members and others joined Randi Freundlich, professional photographer, on October 6th, for our first program: Smartphone Photography and how to use the smartphone tools to get the best photos possible. The crisp fall air was perfect for hands-on shooting outside....