by Helen DeAndrade | Jun 3, 2026 | Programs
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...
by Helen DeAndrade | Jun 3, 2026 | Scholarship
This year’s BACS scholarship has been awarded to Brooke D’Andrea, a 2026 graduate of Bedford High. Our outgoing president, Gail Terrell, made the gift to Brooke at this year’s CSF of Bedford Scholarship Awards ceremony on May 26. We thank Karen Schiff Dines,...
by Helen DeAndrade | Apr 19, 2026 | Community
Thank you to Kati Oates, Anna Trout, Doris Smith, Karen Sun, Mary Jane St. Amour, and Laura Wallace for putting together an annual meeting and luncheon to remember. We voted on our slate of 2026–2027 elected officers and indulged in a banquet of assorted quiches,...
by Helen DeAndrade | Apr 18, 2026 | Community
Helen DeAndrade and Laura Wallace have artwork on display in “INSPIRED” at the Gallery Twist, 1963 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington from April 10 to May 10, 2026. Visit https://www.gallerytwist.com/inspired-2026-artists to view the participating artists and their...
by Helen DeAndrade | Apr 17, 2026 | Community
Judi Babcock, Florence Como, Sylvia Mallory, and Laura Wallace have artwork on view though April 25, 2026 in “Ties to the Past” at the Gallery at Grace Chapel at 59 Worthen Road in Lexington. You can view the exhibition online at...
by Helen DeAndrade | Apr 16, 2026 | Community
Lisa Himelman’s shop, Crafted Together, has settled into its new home in at 26 main Street in Concord Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony was celebrated on March 20, with the Concord Chamber of Commerce attending. Congratulations, Lisa!
by Helen DeAndrade | Apr 15, 2026 | Community
Through April 30, Laurae Richards is showing examples of her new abstract art at Muffins on Main in Westford. She is also working on a solo show, “Passion, Peace and Presence,” for exhibit in December at Westford’s Parish Center for the Arts. The show will explore...
by Helen DeAndrade | Mar 21, 2026 | Programs
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...
by Helen DeAndrade | Mar 14, 2026 | Programs
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...
by Helen DeAndrade | Feb 14, 2026 | Programs
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...
