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  Newton, MA 02460

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    05/23/13	Monotype Printing Workshop New Art Center Monotype Printing Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 23, 2013  This class will introduce you to the techniques involved in building up transparent layers of Akua inks using styrofoam printing plates and resists. In a process reminiscent of reduction block printing, students will learn step by step printing techniques using plates in a variety of colors and layers. Please bring a simple 9x12 pencil drawing to class (computer paper is...
    05/30/13	Photograph Your Portfolio Workshop New Art Center Photograph Your Portfolio Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 30, 2013  Are you applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or designing a web site? Learn a few techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentation! This discussion-based class will teach you the affordable way to photograph your work. Starting with a basic overview of photo principles, you will learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white...
    05/30/13	Glass Fusing - Plate and Bowl Making Workshop New Art Center Glass Fusing - Plate and Bowl Making Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 30, 2013  You will learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders and frits, stringers and glass beads. After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create a 4” x 4” dish and one 8” x 8” diameter bowl using the techniques learned. You will also create fused jewelry pieces such as necklaces or pins....
    05/31/13- 06/16/13	The Creative Process Exhibition New Art Center The Creative Process Exhibition Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 31-June 16, 2013 The Creative Process features work by New Art Center faculty and students of all ages. Represting the outstanding quality of our education programs, The Creative Process highlights the work completed at the New Art Center during the past year. Come see the possibilities.
    05/31/13	The Creative Process Opening Reception New Art Center The Creative Process Opening Reception Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 31, 2013 The Creative Process features work by New Art Center faculty and students of all ages. Represting the outstanding quality of our education programs, The Creative Process highlights the work completed at the New Art Center during the past year. Come see the possibilities.
    06/06/13	Paste Paper Workshop New Art Center Paste Paper Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 6, 2013  As one of the earliest forms of decorative papers, Paste Paper is commonly used for bookbinding as well as calligraphy, printmaking, collage, stamping and origami. Paste Paper is created using acrylic paint or similar pigments mixed in a suspension of paste. After applied to a dampened sheet of paper, the colored paste can be patterned by pulling various utensils across...
    06/06/13	Fine Art Framing and Display Workshop New Art Center Fine Art Framing and Display Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 6, 2013  Have you ever gone into a frame shop and been totally overwhelmed? This workshop will examine all aspects of the frame including moulding, glazing, matting, and mounting, learning your options in language you can understand. Designed for the artist or collector on a budget, this workshop will also cover cutting mats and glazing by hand. Finally, we will discuss the...
    06/08/13	Social Media for Beginners Workshop New Art Center Social Media for Beginners Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 8, 2013  Social media is growing not only in our personal lives but also our professional world. Through lecture, discussion and hands on exercises, you will gain a solid understanding of how social networking functions and how to use it to promote your practice as an artist. You’ll learn about facebook, twitter, tumblr, blogs & instagram. Geared towards individuals who...
    06/08/13	Family Connections Visit New Art Center Family Connections Visit Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 8, 2013 Join us for a family-friendly guided tour and art making activity surrounding our current exhibitions.
    06/13/13	Gelatin Printing Workshop New Art Center Gelatin Printing Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 13, 2013  Make monotypes (one-of-a-kind prints) using unflavored, edible gelatin as a printing surface. This versatile process requires no press and uses water-soluble inks, such as water-based block printing or monotype inks, and paints such as gouache, tempera and watercolor. The flexible surface is first inked, then textural objects are lightly impressed and removed leaving a...
    07/09/13- 08/27/13	Summer Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding New Art Center Summer Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center July 9-August 27, 2013 All levels are welcome. Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel and make your own bowls, mugs, plates and more. Students will also learn about glazing and firing techniques in this relaxing and fun environment. Advanced students are welcome to join the class and perfect techniques and skills.

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• Current Events

  There are no current events at this time.

• Upcoming Events

  05/23/13	Monotype Printing Workshop New Art Center Monotype Printing Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 23, 2013  This class will introduce you to the techniques involved in building up transparent layers of Akua inks using styrofoam printing plates and resists. In a process reminiscent of reduction block printing, students will learn step by step printing techniques using plates in a variety of colors and layers. Please bring a simple 9x12 pencil drawing to class (computer paper is...
  05/30/13	Photograph Your Portfolio Workshop New Art Center Photograph Your Portfolio Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 30, 2013  Are you applying to art school, submitting work for an exhibition or designing a web site? Learn a few techniques that will improve your images and enhance your presentation! This discussion-based class will teach you the affordable way to photograph your work. Starting with a basic overview of photo principles, you will learn how aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white...
  05/30/13	Glass Fusing - Plate and Bowl Making Workshop New Art Center Glass Fusing - Plate and Bowl Making Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 30, 2013  You will learn the basics of glass fusing techniques and play with colored glass pieces, glass powders and frits, stringers and glass beads. After a series of fun exercises, you’ll design and create a 4” x 4” dish and one 8” x 8” diameter bowl using the techniques learned. You will also create fused jewelry pieces such as necklaces or pins....
  05/31/13- 06/16/13	The Creative Process Exhibition New Art Center The Creative Process Exhibition Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 31-June 16, 2013 The Creative Process features work by New Art Center faculty and students of all ages. Represting the outstanding quality of our education programs, The Creative Process highlights the work completed at the New Art Center during the past year. Come see the possibilities.
  05/31/13	The Creative Process Opening Reception New Art Center The Creative Process Opening Reception Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center May 31, 2013 The Creative Process features work by New Art Center faculty and students of all ages. Represting the outstanding quality of our education programs, The Creative Process highlights the work completed at the New Art Center during the past year. Come see the possibilities.
  06/06/13	Paste Paper Workshop New Art Center Paste Paper Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 6, 2013  As one of the earliest forms of decorative papers, Paste Paper is commonly used for bookbinding as well as calligraphy, printmaking, collage, stamping and origami. Paste Paper is created using acrylic paint or similar pigments mixed in a suspension of paste. After applied to a dampened sheet of paper, the colored paste can be patterned by pulling various utensils across...
  06/06/13	Fine Art Framing and Display Workshop New Art Center Fine Art Framing and Display Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 6, 2013  Have you ever gone into a frame shop and been totally overwhelmed? This workshop will examine all aspects of the frame including moulding, glazing, matting, and mounting, learning your options in language you can understand. Designed for the artist or collector on a budget, this workshop will also cover cutting mats and glazing by hand. Finally, we will discuss the...
  06/08/13	Social Media for Beginners Workshop New Art Center Social Media for Beginners Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 8, 2013  Social media is growing not only in our personal lives but also our professional world. Through lecture, discussion and hands on exercises, you will gain a solid understanding of how social networking functions and how to use it to promote your practice as an artist. You’ll learn about facebook, twitter, tumblr, blogs & instagram. Geared towards individuals who...
  06/08/13	Family Connections Visit New Art Center Family Connections Visit Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 8, 2013 Join us for a family-friendly guided tour and art making activity surrounding our current exhibitions.
  06/13/13	Gelatin Printing Workshop New Art Center Gelatin Printing Workshop Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center June 13, 2013  Make monotypes (one-of-a-kind prints) using unflavored, edible gelatin as a printing surface. This versatile process requires no press and uses water-soluble inks, such as water-based block printing or monotype inks, and paints such as gouache, tempera and watercolor. The flexible surface is first inked, then textural objects are lightly impressed and removed leaving a...
  07/09/13- 08/27/13	Summer Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding New Art Center Summer Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center July 9-August 27, 2013 All levels are welcome. Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel and make your own bowls, mugs, plates and more. Students will also learn about glazing and firing techniques in this relaxing and fun environment. Advanced students are welcome to join the class and perfect techniques and skills.

Past
Events

• Past Events

  05/18/13	Mobile Making Workshop New Art Center
  05/18/13	Polymer Caning for Beginners New Art Center
  05/09/13	Folding Screen Artist Books New Art Center
  05/02/13- 05/09/13	Hand-Dye Silk Scarves & Patterns Workshop New Art Center
  04/26/13	Video Showcase for Teens/Young Adults New Art Center
  04/25/13	Fine Art Framing and Display Workshop New Art Center
  04/20/13	Family Connections Visit New Art Center
  04/06/13	Writing Showcase New Art Center
  04/05/13	Exhibition Openings New Art Center
  04/01/13- 05/10/13	New Art Center Exhibitions New Art Center
  03/16/13	Mixed Media Extravaganza: Paul Klee Days Workshop New Art Center
  03/14/13	Glass Fusing Workshop New Art Center
  03/10/13	New Art Center Open House: Spring Session & Summer Programs New Art Center
  03/09/13	Family Workshop: Glass Fusing - Ages 6 & Up New Art Center
  03/03/13	Family Art Together: Paper Layered Lilies New Art Center
  03/02/13	Mobile Making Workshop New Art Center
  02/28/13- 03/07/13	Marketing for Artists New Art Center
  02/10/13	Family Art Together: Valentine Card Making New Art Center
  02/09/13	Hearts of Fire: Collage Exploration New Art Center
  02/09/13	Family Workshop: Mobile Making - Parent/Teen New Art Center
  02/07/13	Photographing your Final Product for Blogs, E-Bay, Websites & Portfolios New Art Center
  02/03/13	Family Art Together: Puppet Show, The Twig Family in the Oak Tree New Art Center
  02/02/13	Family Workshop: Mask Making - Ages 8 & Up New Art Center
  01/31/13	Night Out @ New Art: Printmaking 101 New Art Center
  01/27/13	Family Art Together: Wearable Art with Basil El Halwagy New Art Center
  01/26/13	Family Workshop: Clay Buttons, Buttons & Pendants - Ages 8 & Up New Art Center
  01/20/13	Family Art Together: Ultimate Construction with Professor Gizmo New Art Center
  01/19/13	Family Workshop: Glass Fusing, Ages 6 & Up New Art Center
  01/18/13	Exhibition Opening Reception: Upsodown New Art Center
  01/12/13	Hand-Dye Silk Scarves & Patterns Workshop New Art Center
  01/10/13- 01/17/13	Textile Arts: Village Quilts Workshop New Art Center
  09/14/12	Out of the Ruins: Reimagining the Romantic Tradition Opening Reception New Art Center
  09/09/12	New Art Center Fall Open House New Art Center
  06/01/12	The Creative Process Opening Reception New Art Center
  05/12/12	Institute of Contemporary Art Tour New Art Center
  05/10/12	Nights Out@New Art, Introduction to Pastels New Art Center
  05/09/12	Contemporary Art Lecture & Discussion New Art Center
  04/17/12- 04/20/12	April Vacation Teen Program New Art Center
  04/17/12- 04/20/12	April Vacation Teen Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  03/17/12	Glass Fusing Workshop: Plate Making New Art Center
  03/17/12	Parent & Child Glass Fusing Workshop (gr 2 & up) New Art Center
  03/08/12	Nights Out @ New Art: Pysanky, The Art of Ukrainian Egg Painting New Art Center
  03/06/12	ICA/Boston Film Night at the New Art Center: Double Feature and Dialogue! New Art Center
  03/06/12	Photographing Your Portfolio New Art Center
  03/03/12- 03/04/12	Relief Printmaking Without a Press Two-Day Workshop New Art Center
  01/26/12	Nights Out@New Art, Glass Fusing New Art Center
  12/16/11- 12/17/11	The IPFF's Non-Denominational Winter Holiday Extravaganza New Art Center
  12/03/11	New Art Center Faculty Holiday Show & Sale, Dec 3! New Art Center
  11/19/11	spatial process / social form - Family Visit New Art Center
  11/03/11	Jimmy Tingle for President! Live at the New Art Center! New Art Center
  05/19/11	Nights Out @ New Art: Painting on Silk New Art Center
  05/05/11	Juanito Pascual: Flamenco Guitar New Art Center
  04/30/11	Concepts in Glass Gallery Talk New Art Center
  04/29/11	Ceramic Photo Transfer Workshop New Art Center
  04/27/11	John Murray: Isolation as an Art Strategy New Art Center
  04/20/11	The Fun Stuff: Video Games, Graphic Novels and Freelancing, with Gareth Hinds New Art Center
  04/19/11- 04/22/11	Rock-n-Roll Art! New Art Center
  04/19/11- 04/22/11	April Teen Vacation Program New Art Center
  04/19/11- 04/22/11	Teen Programs, April Vacation Week New Art Center
  04/19/11- 04/22/11	Children's April Vacation Week - Rock-n-Roll Art! New Art Center
  04/15/11	Concepts in Glass Opening Reception New Art Center
  04/07/11- 06/16/11	Figure Sculpture & Drawing New Art Center
  04/02/11	GraphicART Gala New Art Center
  03/10/11	Jewlery Making 1: The Art of the Earring New Art Center
  02/22/11- 02/25/11	Teen Program, February Vacation Week New Art Center
  02/22/11- 02/25/11	Children's February Vacation Week - Wonders of the World! New Art Center
  02/19/11	Gallery Talk: Artistic Mediums II New Art Center
  02/16/11	Beth Kantrowitz & Kathleen O'Hara: On Galleries, Curating & Drive-by New Art Center
  02/16/11	On Galleries and Curating New Art Center
  02/12/11- 02/13/11	Beam Camp Presents the Boston Inventgenuity Festival New Art Center
  02/04/11	Ceramic Photo-Transfer One-Day Workshop New Art Center
  02/02/11	One Artist's Experience:From Art Creation to Gallery Representation by Jane Maxwell New Art Center
  01/29/11- 01/30/11	Relief Printmaking Without A Press Weekend Workshop New Art Center
  01/28/11	Artistic Mediums II - Opening Reception New Art Center
  01/25/11	Newton Open Studios 2011: Introductory Meeting for New Artists New Art Center
  01/22/11- 02/05/11	Math, Art & Origami: Two-Hour Weekend Workshops New Art Center
  01/20/11	Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner New Art Center
  01/10/11	Contemporary Collage & Mixed Media Workshop New Art Center
  12/11/10	Holiday Classical Guitar Celebration New Art Center
  11/12/10- 12/12/10	Icons + Altars New Art Center
  10/18/10	Curator Workshop & Information Session New Art Center
  08/30/10- 09/03/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  08/30/10- 09/03/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/30/10- 09/03/10	Myths and Mysteries - Children's Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/23/10- 08/27/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  08/23/10- 08/27/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/23/10- 08/27/10	Wild, Wild West New Art Center
  08/16/10- 08/20/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  08/16/10- 08/20/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/16/10- 08/20/10	High Seas Adventure - Children's Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/09/10- 08/13/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  08/09/10- 08/13/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/09/10- 08/13/10	Art Laboratory - Children's Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/02/10- 08/06/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  08/02/10- 08/06/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  08/02/10- 08/06/10	Egyptian Expedition - Children's Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  07/26/10- 07/30/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center
  07/26/10- 07/30/10	Teen Weeklong Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  07/26/10- 07/30/10	Going Greek - Children's Summer Arts Program New Art Center
  07/19/10- 07/23/10	Teen Weeklong Afternoon Ceramics New Art Center