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Berkshire Art Center

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Formerly IS183 Art School
Growing and sustaining artists in the Berkshires & beyond since 1991! Please visit berkshireartcenter.org to learn more!

Berkshire Art Center encourages people of all ages, means and skill levels to enrich their lives through hands-on experience in the visual arts. We offer classes and workshops of varying lengths (one-day, multiple sessions) for adults ages 14 and up, as well as programs for young artists through camps, after-school classes and our Learning Through Arts & ARTcentric Berkshires programs in the schools. We also offer classes, Arts Night Out workshops and Free Drop-In Art Making events at our new Pittsfield location (141 North Street). See you in the studios!

10/16/2026

🎨 Make a mess. Pull a print. Repeat! ✨

Ready to try a printmaking technique that’s playful, experimental, and a little bit messy?

In Gelatin Plate Printmaking, instructor Johanna Merfeld will introduce you to the joy of making prints with gelatin plates. Experiment with layers, homemade stencils, textures, and image transfers to create surprising one-of-a-kind prints.

No fancy press required—just bring your curiosity and get ready to play! 🖐️🖨️💥

📅 Sundays, Nov. 8–29
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
👩‍🎨 Instructor: Johanna Merfeld

Come make some prints—and maybe a little mess along the way!

👉 Register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/2d13f26

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10/15/2026

Come to the Pinch Pot Party! 🏺

Pinch Pottery is clay-making 101! Discover the ancient art of shaping clay by hand as you learn the fundamentals of pinch pots. Experiment with hand-building techniques, tools, textures, and playful details to create functional pots that reflect your personality. Perfect for beginners, friends, couples, and families with kids 10+.

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Sunday, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Date: November 8, 2026
Location: Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
Sign up here: berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/cer19f26

10/14/2026

🎨 Fridays are for painting! ☕🖌️

Need some dedicated time to work on your art? Come spend your Friday mornings in the studio with fellow painters at Friday Painting Studio!

Bring your own painting project and work at your own pace in a relaxed, supportive creative community. Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, a BAC facilitator will be there to answer questions, offer feedback, and help you keep your creative momentum going.

Come for the studio time. Stay for the community. ✨

📅 Fridays, Nov. 6–Dec. 11
⏰ 9:30am–12:30pm
📍 Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
👩‍🎨 Instructor/Facilitator: Diane Firtell

✨ Can’t commit to the full session? Individual days are available for $45! Call 413-298-5252 x102 to register for select dates.

👉 Register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/2d22f26

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10/13/2026

✏️👀 Want to learn to really SEE?

Good drawing starts before the pencil even touches the paper.

In Drawing Fundamentals: Techniques for Seeing, instructor Wednesday Nelena Sorokin will help you slow down, observe more closely, and discover how to translate the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional surface.

Learn to notice what’s actually in front of you—not just what your brain thinks it sees—and build confidence in your ability to draw it. ✨

Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or looking to strengthen your skills, this class is all about observation, trust, and learning to see like an artist.

📅 Thursdays, Nov. 5–Dec. 10
⏰ 1:30–4:30pm
📍 Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
👩‍🎨 Instructor: Wednesday Nelena Sorokin

Come see things differently. 🎨

👉 Register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/2d20f26

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10/12/2026

Working In A Series: Creating Cohesive Collages

✂️🎨 One collage is great. What happens when you make a whole series?

Take your collage practice in a new direction with Working in a Series: Creating Cohesive Collages with instructor Jody King Camarra Jody king camarra!

Over five weeks, explore how a shared color, image, theme, shape, or composition can connect multiple pieces into a cohesive body of work.

Experiment with variations, follow your ideas as they develop, and discover how making one piece can inspire the next. ✨

Perfect for artists ready to move beyond the single artwork and start thinking in a series.

📅 Mondays, Nov. 9–Dec. 7
⏰ 9–11:30am
📍 Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
👩‍🎨 Instructor: Jody King Camarra

Come make one. Then make another. And see where the series takes you.

👉 Register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/3d03f26

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10/09/2026

🏺✨ WHEEL THROWING FOR ALL! ✨🏺

Ready to get back on the wheel—or try it for the very first time?

Wheel Throwing for ALL! with Lorimer Burns welcomes new and continuing students. Learn, review, and practice a wide range of throwing techniques, along with assemblage and surface decoration. Whether you’re brushing up on rusty skills or dreaming up a more ambitious project, bring your ideas and let’s make them happen!

Come build your skills, experiment, and get your hands in the clay. 👐

📅 Thursdays, November 5–December 10
⏰ 1:30–4:30pm
📍 Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge
👨‍🎨 Instructor: Lorimer Burns

New to the wheel? Returning to clay? Working on your next big idea? There’s a place for you!

👉 Register at berkshireartcenter.org/classes-shop/cer08f26

Address

13 Willard Hill Rd
Stockbridge, MA
01262

Telephone

+14132985252

Website

http://www.berkshireartcenter.org/

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