River Arts is a nonprofit community art center located in the historic Peoples Academy schoolhouse in
Every week I can't get over how much fun everyone is having at our Creative Art Series for 60+. Next week will be the last in the series and it will be a little hard to say goodbye. So instead, we'll say "until next time!" We'll run this program again as soon as we can.
05/07/2026
✨ Introducing Neuroline Studio at River Arts ✨
Join us for a neurographic meet-up — a guided creative practice where drawing becomes a tool for working with your mind.
🗓 Thursday, May 21st at 5:00 PM
This is not an art class. You don’t need talent, technique, or experience.
This is a method-based practice that uses simple lines and structured steps to help you explore thoughts, reduce stress, and create inner harmony through visual expression.
I’m not an art teacher — I learned this method directly from the creator of Neurographic drawing, and I guide you through the process step by step in a clear, supportive way.
✨ The 10 Neurographic Principles:
Image integrates meaning
Meaning contains states
Problems arise from mind
Solutions have bionic quality
Harmony leads to satisfaction
Universe fits on the pencil tip
Every task has a graphic solution
Drawing plane has no boundaries
The world consists of figures and lines
Drawing is simple
💫 No artistic background required — this practice is truly for everyone.
✨ All materials are provided, or feel free to bring your favorites.
Come as you are, and discover how simple lines can shift the way you think and feel.
https://www.riverartsvt.org/program-calender/2026-mayneurostudio
05/06/2026
🎨 Bright, Bold & Joy-Filled 🎨
Our last Mindful Art event of the season—don’t miss it!
Join us Thursday, May 14 | 5:30–7:30 PM for a playful, mindfulness-centered acrylic painting workshop with Jen Volansky. Explore bold colors, expressive shapes, and let go of perfection as you create something uniquely yours.
✨ No pressure—just creativity, color, and flow
✨ Inspired by vibrant, Britto-style patterns
✨ Leave with a joyful finished piece
Ages 16+ | $30
🌿 This is your final chance this season—save your spot now!
https://www.riverartsvt.org/program-calender/2026-may-mindfulart
05/05/2026
✨ Get Knotty ✨
Join us for a cozy Macramé Basics workshop next Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30–7:30 PM 🧶
Learn essential knots and create your own stylish macramé keychains—perfect to keep or gift! No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Relax, create, and leave with handmade pieces you’ll love 💛
🌿 Limited spots—sign up now!
https://www.riverartsvt.org/program-calender/macrame-may
A quick peak at some of the work in our new exhibition featuring artists Chip Haggerty and Paul Markowitz.
Letting Loose - the art of intuition, imagination, and fun.
April 30 - June 17
Gallery Reception & Artist Presentation: Friday, May 15, 5:30-7:00pm
The Artists:
Paul Markowitz
Inspired by Alexander Calder, Paul Markowitz’s work focuses on the art of balance, movement, color and line. Using storytelling and his imagination, he creates one-of-a-kind playful kinetic mobiles that reflect his love of nature.
Chip Haggerty
Pulling from his daily life encounters, Chip Haggerty works in a stream of unconscious creativity. Using paper bags as his canvas, he creates works filled with humor, imaginative thought and fun.
Are you crazy for glazes? Here's some clay studio eye candy to brighten your day.
04/30/2026
Creative Circle Café is gathering again this Sunday, May 3rd ☕🌿
A slow morning of cutting, layering, and creating—together.
No pressure, no experience needed. Just come as you are and make something.
If you’ve been meaning to join… this is your moment.
See you at the table ✂️
https://www.riverartsvt.org/program-calender/may2026-cccafe
04/28/2026
Two Drawing Workshops with Robert Waldo Brunelle Jr.
Day 1: Perspective & Architectural Drawing
Learn how to create depth and dimension using one-point and two-point perspective. We’ll cover horizon lines, vanishing points, and how to draw interiors and buildings with accuracy and confidence.
Day 2: Portrait Drawing & Facial Structure
Focus on the human face—exploring proportions, feature placement, and drawing from front, profile, and three-quarter views. You’ll also practice capturing different ages, expressions, and styles.
New Flexible Options:
• Register for just Day 1
• Register for just Day 2
• Or sign up for both days for a complete skill-building experience
Save your spot and start creating! https://www.riverartsvt.org/program.../2026may-drawing1-s1
Student work and feedback from the last time we offered this series:
“She got me drawing. Never thought I could”
“Nice encouraging teacher”
“Mary Reilly is great. She has so much patience”
“wish their were more than 4 sessions!”
Drawing with Tone: Advanced Graphite Techniques
Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 | $120
Learn how to make your drawings come alive using tone, layering, and blending. Explore highlights, shadows, midtones, and fine details while creating rich textures and lifelike depth. Step-by-step guidance will take you from initial toning to final refinement. All materials are provided, though students may bring their own sketchbook.
04/24/2026
Nominations are open for the Seven Daysies! If you’re a fan of River Arts, and our commitment to Arts for Everyone, we would love your support.
We are running for:
Best nonprofit organization
Best place to take an arts class
Best art gallery - Outside Chittenden County
Nominations are now through May 3.�The top finalists in each category will advance to the voting round June 2-15.
https://ballot.sevendaysvt.com/services/best-nonprofit-organization
Thank you!
04/24/2026
Free Writing Workshop Invites Community to Explore Survivorship Through Creative Expression
Morrisville, VT — May 2, 2026 — Community members are invited to a free, welcoming writing workshop, “Writing for Resilience: Freeing the Survivor’s Voice for Strength and Creative Expression,” taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 4:00–6:00 PM at River Arts.
This one-time workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore the written word as a pathway to resilience, insight, and creative expression. Through a series of flash writing prompts and guided exercises, attendees will be encouraged to draw from their own lived experiences—including moments of challenge—and discover how those stories can be shaped into meaningful personal expression.
Open to all, the workshop welcomes both those new to writing and experienced writers alike. Together, participants will co-create a supportive and respectful space where authenticity is honored and each voice has room to emerge.
“We are all survivors of something,” says facilitator Gerette Buglion. “When we give language to what we’ve lived through, we often reconnect with parts of ourselves that were silenced—and discover strength and creativity in the process.”
The workshop is free to attend. Registration is available through Morristown Free University.
Event Details:
What: Writing for Resilience: Freeing the Survivor’s Voice for Strength and Creative Expression
When: Saturday, May 2, 4:00–6:00 PM
Where: River Arts
Cost: Free
Registration: Through Morristown Free University
For more information and to register, please visit Morristown Free University’s website or email [email protected].
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