Our Winter Market is a one-day event Saturday, December 5, 10am-4pm. Visiting Artists/vendors are invited to apply!
Hands-on courses in ceramics, drawing, collage, and painting this fall.
Hands-on courses in ceramics, drawing, collage, and painting this fall.
Spin the Brook is a dance-filled fundraiser supporting improvements to Mother Brook Art's Events + Performance Space. Friday, NEW DATE TBD
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Help support arts and music in Dedham Public Schools and join us for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands Fundraiser! On October 3, 2025 champions Sector 7G will take the stage, alongside Dan, Dedham Jazz Connection, Four on the Floor, Klown Puncher, and Shifting Paradigms.
This event is not affiliated with Mother Brook Arts and Community Center and is hosted by an independent party.
Instructor: Sarah Aroesty (She/Her)
Collage journaling is an incredible way to quiet the inner critic because it shifts the focus from "drawing perfectly" to arranging, collecting, and trusting your eye. This 4-session course is a hands-on exploration of composition, texture, and visual storytelling. Students will learn how to look at everyday ephemera as art supplies, master adhesive techniques, and use intuitive prompts to overcome blank-page anxiety. By the end of this class, you will have the foundation of a personal visual practice and a journal of your own creative voice.
During these sessions, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Instructor: Michelle Stevens (She/Her)
Mix, mingle, and enjoy a glass of wine with artists of all levels at a portrait trade night, hosted by visual artist and illustrator, Michelle Stevens.
We will begin with 3 minute warm-up sketches, working our way up to longer 10 minute studies. The goal is for all attendees to get the chance to draw one another by the end of the workshop! At the end of the evening, folks can trade portraits if they wish.
Artists anywhere from beginner to professional are welcome.
Admission includes all materials plus two drink tickets. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Instructor: Donna Pioli (She/Her)
Do you dread glazing? Do you feel like you need a refresher on the basics? This workshop provides students and independent potters the opportunity to learn how to glaze successfully step by step, from start to finish. Much of this workshop will be lecture, demo and troubleshooting. You are welcome to bring three bisqued pieces (must be suitable for cone 6 glaze firing) to glaze with your newfound glaze education!
Instructor: Jane Zell (She/Her)
This beginner-friendly workshop provides a wonderful opportunity to get creative with your child! Sharing a wheel, each parent + child pair will cheer each other on as they take turns making a pot on the wheel under the guidance of a seasoned instructor. No experience necessary. This course is for children 8-12 years old. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Instructor: Paul Hastings (He/Him)
During this session, attendees will draw from life, with a nude or partially clothed model. Painter and illustrator Paul Hastings will instruct this session, giving critiques and guidance. Attendees must bring all materials. Wet and dry media are welcome; we request attendees use odorless solvents.
Instructor: Christine Herron (She/Her)
Create your own textured porcelain earrings in this hands-on, two-Saturday workshop with ceramic artist and designer Christine Herron of Red Chair Studio. Christine will guide participants through designing, shaping, and adding surface texture to porcelain while sharing techniques developed through years of creating her signature porcelain jewelry line. The first session (October 31) will focus on construction, while the second session (November 7) will cover glazing, finishing techniques, and a demonstration on assembling the earring components. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, participants will leave with beautiful handmade earrings and the skills to continue creating on their own.
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