(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 …
(10.12) Benefit Street between Waterman and Hopkins will be closed off this Saturday for the annual RISD Craft Show. Alumni and students have produced ceramics, painting, textiles, sculpture, glass, jewelry, and printmaking of the highest order. (Facebook event.) It’s time again for RISD’s annual juried sale! Featuring handmade fine art and design work by more …
(4.20) WaterFire Providence will be holding its inaugural WaterFire Art & Craft Festival this Saturday from noon to 6pm at the WaterFire Arts Center. The festival will expand on the WaterFire installations you have seen at full lightings during the summer, with over 75 artists and makers, live local music, and a community resource fair. …
(2.6) What to do with those old books collecting dust on the bookshelf . . . why not turn them into art. Join host Amy Rosa this Wednesday at the Olneyville library for a workshop on how to recycle an old book into a beautiful folded book vase. (This is not a vase. I’m guessing …
(1.31) Talks and conversations with textiles and the people who love them. Join Work in Process: Darning a French Work Smock with Reed McLaren this Thursday from 11am to 2pm. A cotton twill weave work smock worn by a teacher in 1920s France displays mendings from multiple hands. Artist Reed McLaren continues to darn this …
(12.9) Here comes another opportunity for finding that special handcrafted gift — the Art Providence Holiday Show runs both days this weekend. This is not just more soap that looks like sushi. You even have to pay to get in. Totally worth it. The Art Providence Holiday Show replaced the annual RISD Alumni Holiday show …