Programs committee members Sylvia Mallory, Anna Trout, and Maria Dios are pleased to announce our Saturday workshops for the next year. Make a note of those that interest you and watch for details and dates to come!  We’re delighted that BACS members Molly Torrey and Taline Saatjian will lead two of the workshops. All will take place at First Church, Congregational except for the October event, which will be held at a nearby outdoor location (to be announced). Introduction to Nature Journaling with Molly TorreyOctober 2026  Mosaic Jewelry with Amy Marks January 2027  Braid-in Rug Making with Marella Averill February 2027 Wet-Felted Flowers with Elizabeth Stubbs March 2027  Watercolor Painting: Florals with Angela Ackerman April 2027 One-line Drawing with Collage with Taline SaatjianMay 2027 

In this relaxing workshop, participants were introduced to several patterns called “tangles.” Following Yvonne's lead, they then designed 3.5 by 3.5 inch paper “tiles” using Micron pens and a pencil. Participants left the workshop with 2-3 finished tiles. This workshop was 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.

Participants did light assembly and decorated hand made wooden birdhouses. The birdhouses were 11.5 inches tall, 7 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep—with an entryway best suited for chickadees, wrens and bluebirds. Paint, brushes, wooden embellishments and printed materials for decoupaging were provided by Anna Trout. This workshop was 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.

Using a variety of art materials, participants first created a large, colorful abstract master board. Then they cut this up into 6 x 9” card fronts. Finally, they double-mounted these and adhered them to blank greeting cards, some using optional sentiments ("Thinking of You," "Happy Birthday,", etc.). Participants left with 6-9 attractive and completely unique greeting cards! This workshop was 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.

Drawing and painting on paper is a fresh and direct way to work. The surface allows for fluidity without hesitation. Navigating your intuitive hand while responding to the materials will bring out spontaneity and enrich your practice. In this workshop participants explored unique imagery with line and color, both wet and dry. Kathy first discussed options for materials and gave a demonstration. It was followed by an exercise for all to flex their imagination and experiment with mark-making. The session concluded with a friendly group critique. This workshop was 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.

In this workshop, Annie Morano showed participants how to design and create stunning fall wreaths using a grapevine base and a variety of seasonal elements. Participants had all the supplies they needed to create a 16-inch indoor or outdoor wreath by arranging decorations in a balanced, beautiful way. This workshop was 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.