(2.6) No square inch of the interior of this 19th-century pile has been left unadorned. All around one finds custom tiles, wallpaper, carpets, and even light fixtures. The good news is that the decor here was created by local artists and you can find out who they are. See for yourself this Thursday when the […]
(10.27) This class is for serious carvers, and the ticket price reflects that, but for those who want to up their game “Carving with the Masters” will provide a rare opportunity to learn from a master. The pumpkin comes with the carving design already drawn on the pumpkin, so you can focus on the mechanics
(10.12) When on Wickenden Street, don’t forget to look up. The telephone poles there frequently get art bombed, but you never see anybody actually doing it. Check it out for yourself this Saturday when the local businesses will be hosting the Wickenden Street Makers Market. The street will be closed for the day and will
(11.5) Head over to the Waterfire Arts Center this weekend for a three-day show offering American made, handcrafted furniture, accessories, home decor, and art for the home, office, cottage and cabin. The show also includes work from students in furniture making programs at the Rhode Island School of Design and the North Bennet Street School.
(10.7) The fall RISD Craft show takes over Benefit Street between Waterman and Hopkins this Saturday. The show includes the work of both current students and juried alumni, including Jasmine Gutbrod (2020, Furniture Design) who is fabricating digital ceramics, like this loopy orange pot, in a custom built 3D clay printer. Over 130 artists will
(6.4) The World’s Fair Gallery will be hosting a RISD Senior Jewelry + Metalsmithing Pop-Up, starting with the opening reception this Thursday. This show will be up and gone pretty quickly, so get over there; the show ends Sunday. The gallery is tucked next door to the Columbus Theatre . . . same building. From
Industrial arts for teens. Young people looking for something creative to do this summer, and like getting their hands dirty, should look into the Youth Summer Camp at The Steel Yard. There will be four camps running this summer, three in metals and one in ceramics. Each camp offers educational workshops and studio time in
(10.8) Once a year talented RISD alumni and students close off Benefit Street between Waterman and Hopkins, and set up shop. RISD Craft is many cuts above the average craft fair, as it should be, these people went to RISD. So get down there, buy something unique and fabulous, and help these artists pay off
(6.4) The annual RISD Craft Fair will be taking over two blocks of Benefit Street, between Waterman and Hopkins, this Saturday. Look for ceramics, furniture, fine art (2D and 3D), glass, apparel, jewelry, textiles, stationery, and paper goods. Seen here in center is the work of John Ha (2001, BFA printmaking) who creates images using
We have several artisan/craft/winter markets coming up this weekend. Let’s start with the Foundry Artists Holiday Show which will actually be running the next two weekends in a row: December 3-5 and December 10-12. Check out this year’s artists working in ceramics, fiber, painting, wood, photography, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, and more. Yes, we are
(10.9) Once a year talented RISD alumni and students close off Benefit Street between Waterman and Hopkins, and set up shop. RISD Craft is many cuts above the average craft fair, as it should be, these people went to RISD. So get down there, buy something unique and fabulous, and help these artists pay off
In anticipation of next month’s election, Craftland owner and artist Margaret Carleton will be hosting Desperate Times, Creative Measures, an exhibit featuring work by artists in direct response to the Trump presidency. Desperate Times, Creative Measures is curated by Craftland owner and artist Margaret Carleton to call attention to the urgency of this election. “Craftland
(4.19) You will need an Instagram account to go shopping this Sunday at the Providence Flea Virtual Marketplace. Live interviews with your favorite vendors start at 11:05am. Flea fave Lainey Dionne will join the Home Flea at 1:45pm this Sunday to play a mini-set of acoustic tunes, original and covers. Seen here is soap from
(1.9) The Steel Yard wants to remind you that the facility has been winterized and those studios are now available all year long. Learn more Thursday evening at ‘Meet Your Maker.’ (Facebook event.) Meet the community members and artists who make their work at The Steel Yard. This group of Yardies will be offering 5-15
(11.10) This year the 24th Annual Fine Furnishings Show will be held at the WaterFire Arts Center on Valley Street. (Facebook event.) Over 100 artists and craftsmen will offer handmade furniture, accessories and art for sale and order to the public and trade. Admission is $10 per person with plenty of free parking surrounding the
(11.10) Buy handmade and meet the artists at the Art Providence Show starting Friday. This juried show features painting, ceramics, glass, photography, printmaking, textiles, and furniture. (Facebook event.) As the next generation of the RISD Holiday Sale, the show will feature 150-200 artists from greater New England and beyond, offering attendees the chance to both