Supporting the Arts in Belmont MA
Announcements for shows, receptions, and news regarding BAA (Belmont Art Association) artists and affiliates.
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Belmont Art Association Presents Four Lectures and Workshops This Spring and Fall The Belmont Art Association, supported by the Belmont Cultural Council, is offering a new series of 4 art events. (2) CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING WORKSHOP The second workshop in our series... Chinese brush painting by the master landscape painter Ma Qingxion, assisted by Linda […]
BAA member, Anne Katzeff, is teaching this class, hosted by Girls Develop IT Boston If you’re wondering what the heck WordPress is and whether or not it’s the platform for you, come to this hands-on class and find out! We’ll provide an overview of WordPress, one of the most popular web applications for content management and […]
CANCELLED! Working from a photo image that you bring, create a likeness of yourself, friend, or family member using fabric. No experience is necessary as we will use simple techniques along with hand sewing and embellishment. LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS. To register, email John Norton at jcnorton47@gmail.com. Please include "FABRIC" in the subject line. […]
Make A Holiday Gift In 2½ Hours! Kumihimo, a Japanese form of braiding, is translated as “gathering of threads.” The earliest form of kumihimo dates back to 794 BC, when braids were used to secure clothing in religious ceremonies, and later on Samurai armor. Today Kumihimo is used to make beautiful jewelry. Nationally recognized instructor, […]
It sounds macabre and more suited for Halloween, but Exquisite Corpose is actually a fun and relaxing collaborative drawing and brainstorming game invented by the Surrealists to increase creativity and inspiration.
Ian Todreas is asking for help spreading the word about a project he initiated: "Diving into a creative pursuit is a great way to fight anxiety, depression, and loneliness while having fun and opening up new avenues to connect with others. Do you know any Belmont seniors who are feeling a bit bored, isolated, or in need of a […]
WHEN: October 17 and 24, 6:30 – 8:30pm SPONSORED BY: Arlington Community Education (ACE) VENUE: Arlington High School, Mass Ave., Arlington MA Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas will be teaching how to make a beautiful beaded Laramie braid necklace with a pearl drop pendant. This technique uses a kumihimo disk, although it is technically a European straw-plaiting technique reinvented by braiding experts […]
Six Conversations BAA member, Minna Rothman, is one of the six participating artists in this colorful, textural exhibit at the Belmont Gallery of Art. Saturday, December 16, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Art Demo Karen will be offering a free demonstration, How to Use Stencils on Fabric and Paper. She will have some supplies on hand for […]
MEET THE ARTIST - Anne Katzeff I'd be delighted if you could visit when I'm gallery sitting for the Belmont Art Association Anniversary Show. We could chat about art and life. On that same day, I'll be presenting a demonstration and offering a workshop on nature journaling! Let's create art together!" GALLERY SITTING - 1-4pmNATURE […]
MEMBERS MEETING Zoom is open at 6:45 for pre-meeting socializing Business Meeting, 7:00pm AGENDA BAA's 10th anniversary show at the Belmont Gallery of Art Program, 7:30pm Soul of Somanya: One Artist's JourneyMeet Wirework Artist Melody MacDuffee As Melody was unable to join us in person, she generously gave permission for BAA to share the recording […]