by Helen DeAndrade | Mar 5, 2026 | Programs
March 14, 2026 We will decorate and do limited assembly of a handbuilt wooden birdhouse. The birdhouse is 11.5 inches tall, 7 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. The size of the entryway is best for chickadees, wrens and bluebirds. We will use materials provided by the...
by Helen DeAndrade | Jan 27, 2026 | Programs
Using a variety of art materials, we will first create a large, colorful abstract master board. We will then cut this up into 6 x 9” card fronts. Finally, we will double-mount these and adhere them to blank greeting cards. Optional sentiments (“Thinking of...
by Helen DeAndrade | Jan 5, 2026 | Programs
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...
by Helen DeAndrade | Jan 5, 2026 | Community
Social chairs Anna Trout and Kati Oates are busy planning our members’ Winter Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 12 –2pm at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 Great Road, Bedford. Look for your invite to the BACS Winter Luncheon in...
by Helen DeAndrade | Jan 5, 2026 | Community
The Gallery@First Parish will host the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Members’ show from February 1 through the end of March, 2026. BACS members are welcome to submit up to 2 pieces, with a donation of $5 per work of art submitted. Prepare your work for hanging. All...
by Helen DeAndrade | Oct 8, 2025 | Bedford Day
At this year’s Regional Art Show and Sale, Bedford artist and juror Jane Holland, spent an hour and a half carefully reviewing 73 entries across multiple categories and awarded recognition for excellence in originality of approach, outstanding work in 2-D, outstanding...
by Helen DeAndrade | Oct 8, 2025 | Community
Artwork by Helen DeAndrade and Maria Green was accepted in the 25th Annual Frances N. Roddy Open Competition at the Concord Center for Visual Art, 37 Lexington Road., Concord. MA through October 19, 2025. https://concordart.org/current-exhibitions/. Maria Green,...
by Helen DeAndrade | Oct 8, 2025 | Community
“Local Color” at the Bedford Free Public Library Anyone living or working in the Bedford area is invited to submit artwork to “Local Color,” the Bedford Free Public Library’s upcoming juried community show, taking place November 2025 through January 2026 (specific...
by Helen DeAndrade | Oct 8, 2025 | Community
Namrata Siviya (namrata@purplepencil.art) continues to offer a variety of imaginative workshops and classes at her studio, The Purple Pencil. Upcoming options include Spooky Illustrations in Pen and Watercolor on October 24 and Meditation and Intuitive Watercolor...
by Helen DeAndrade | Oct 8, 2025 | Community
Lisa Himelman continues to offer fun and unique workshops for makers of all kinds at her shop, Crafted Together, located at 30 South Road in Bedford. Here’s what’s on tap into November. The links will bring you to Lisa’s website for sign-ups. Lisa herself will be...
