Programs
We hold a variety of demonstrations and workshops that are open to the the public. Workshops may entail a modest fee. Email info@bacsma.org with any questions.
These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Upcoming BACS Workshops and Demos: Save the Dates
Details (sign-up info, event location, etc.) will follow as each event gets closer. For now, just be sure to save the dates on your calendar!
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 1:00–4:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Make a Batik Silk Scarf Laura Wallace
First Church, Congregational, Bedford, Upper Fellowship Hall
Tuesday Jan. 21, 2025 6:45–8:15 PM
DEMO: Reimagine Your Photos Using Editing Software Steve Lipofsky
Zoom
Saturday Feb. 15, 20251:00–3:30 PM (snow date: Feb. 22)
WORKSHOP: Craft Your Own Mosaic Jewelry – Amy Marks
First Church, Congregational, Bedford, Upper Fellowship Hall
Saturday Mar. 15, 2025 1:30–4:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Paint an Acrylic Still Life – Holly Coble
First Church, Congregational, Bedford, Upper Fellowship Hall
Saturday April 26, 2025 1:00–4:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Create a Seascape with Dry Felting – Elizabeth Stubbs
First Church, Congregational, Bedford, Upper Fellowship Hall
Saturday May 3, 2025 12:00–4:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Design and Create a Cyanotype – Joan Butler and Laura Wallace
First Church, Congregational, Bedford, Lower Fellowship Hall
Photography Program – January 21 by Zoom
Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson and Boston Celtics Larry Bird in Game two of the 1985 NBA Finals at Boston Garden Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Virtual Photography Presentation and Demonstration On Tuesday, January 21 at 6:45 pm, the Bedford Arts and Crafts...
Batik Scarf Workshop Success
We had our first program of the Society Year yesterday and it was a full and fun success! Here are a few pix from Laura's workshop introducing batik techniques to make a colorful scarf. What an attentive, creative group of crafters! Wear your scarfs with joy and in...
May Workshop Was Great Fun
A full house of enthusiastic participants enjoyed the final BACS workshop of the season, “Make a Colorful Square Basket” with Betsy Fell. Take a look at the smiling faces and elegant results. The basket workshop was funded in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural...
Sign Up Now: Making a Colorful Square Basket with Betsy Fell
On Saturday, May 18, 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, there will be an in-person workshop. Participants will make a simple square basket. This is a great introduction to basket weaving, and all levels of experience are welcome. The basket is made of reed with seagrass trim and...
Mixed Media with Eileen Larsen – Success!
Thank you to Eileen for sharing her techniques and materials with us this past April 20. Each participant created an 8x8 inch canvas, layering collage, gesso and other media and adding markings to make a unique piece.. What fun! Enjoy these photos. Eileen Larsen,...
Upcoming Workshop: Mixed Media Explorations
On Saturday, April 20, Bedford-based mixed media artist Eileen Larsen will lead an in-person workshop exploring a variety of artistic media, combining them to create beautiful and unique art. With a playful and curious approach, we will use collage, acrylic paints and...
Hilary Taylor Demonstrates Jewelry Making
Today's attendees at the precious metal clay workshop were treated to the expert instruction of Hilary Taylor, jewelry artist. Hilary, a Concord based artist, brought an assortment of tools to use and some chose to not use the tools. Finished pieces will be fired in a...
Full House at Abstract Landscape Workshop
BACS welcomed a full house on February 10 as artist Namrata Siviya demonstrated abstract landscape painting using acrylic paint. Participants chose a reference photo and Namrata showed how to simplify the image and then use a palate knife or brush to apply the paint....
Cowboy Featured in White Line Woodcut by Kate Hanlon
BACS was pleased to have white line woodcut expert Kate Hanlon present a demonstration via Zoom on January 16. Kate drew a stylized cowboy on a horse and stepped us through the process of transferring the drawing to the block and then carving the lines of the drawing...
Making Silver Jewelry from Precious Metal Clay
With Hilary TaylorSaturday, March 23 2:00 – 4:30 pm In Person Jewelry designer Hilary Taylor will be your guide in this workshop on making silver jewelry using precious metal clay. As you craft your jewelry piece from this special clay embedded with microns of fine...