Everyone has a story to tell. Your story may be an epic adventure, a life-changing event, you may want to document personal stories for your family or you may be bored on a Wednesday night. Whatever the reason, I want to help you learn how to craft your story for yourself and others to read. 

There will be opportunities to share your work with classmates and give and receive valued feedback on your writing. All levels of writing experience are welcome.

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Free refreshments will be provided.

All skill levels are welcome.

NEW LOCATION: 508 Main St, Warren, RI 02885

In addition to our gallery on 4 Market Street, The Collaborative Lab is a creative hub on Main Street in the heart of Warren. We offer creative workshops, live music, poetry readings, and film screenings… with more to come!

In this workshop we will read some examples of Gothic writing, discuss the common themes and tropes of the genre, and write our own Gothic tales. Through conversations about story structure, genre, and theme, through selected readings, guided exercises, and prompts, we will gain new inspiration and fresh ideas for writing stories. Be prepared to share your work with your classmates and give and receive valued feedback on your writing. 

Be prepared to share your work with your classmates and give and receive valued feedback on your writing. All levels of writing experience welcome.

The Collaborative on 4 Market St, Warren, RI

All workshops at The Collaborative are now offered at sliding scale fees. This reflects our commitment to create low-cost opportunities for all people to access arts programs across mediums.

All skill levels are welcome.

Sliding Scale: $25-$45

The Collaborative is excited to partner with Write Rhode Island for a three-week creative writing class for teens. In Fundamentals of Fiction, instructor Eve Kerrigan will teach the fundamentals of fiction including character, plot, setting, and theme. Class activities will include readings, discussions, in-class writing exercises, and workshopping. This course is designed for students with little experience through intermediate students. For more information, contact Diana at School One at dianac@school-one.org.

Classes will be held October 18, 25, November 1 from 3:30pm to 5pm

Write Rhode Island 

October kicks-off the annual Write Rhode Island short fiction competition for Rhode Island students in grades 7-12. The competition is open to all public, private, parochial or home-school students throughout the Ocean State. Winners will receive cash prizes, awards, and an opportunity to be published. Eligible entries should be a short work of fiction incorporating Rhode Island as a theme, and can be submitted November 20 - December 11, 2023. Additional information and full competition guidelines can be found at www.school-one.org.

The Collaborative on 4 Market St, Warren, RI

Join Zuly Palomino to learn about the Retablo, a traditional Peruvian art in which a wood box holds figurines depicting religious themes, traditional dances, and imaginary scenes. Supplies will be included to make and paint the figurines. Offered to folks ages 18+.

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and to connect with the human figure in a fun and meaningful way.

Through exploring a variety of poses and props, the model will inspire you to think about human figure drawing in new ways.

We welcome artists working in a variety of mediums, including iPad, pencils, pen and ink. No charcoal or pastel.

$10- $25; pay what you can (more is ok too!).

Tips for the model appreciated (and encouraged)

Ages 18+

Pre-Registration highly recommended!!

Discover the fascinating technique of kitchen lithography! Transform drawings into beautiful handmade prints using common materials like aluminum foil, oil and Coca Cola. No prior printmaking experience is required. The following supplies will be provided: aluminum foil, cola, vegetable oil, lithography ink, ink spatulas, plexiglass for foil and ink, sponges, grease pencils for drawing and 6 rollers.

Participants are asked to bring the following: ballpoint pen, permanent marker (optional), wooden spoon, water bowl, rags or paper towels, gloves, and printing paper.

All workshops at The Collaborative are now offered at sliding scale fees. This reflects our commitment to create low-cost opportunities for all people to access arts programs across mediums.

Sliding Scale: $25-$45

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and to connect with the human figure in a fun and meaningful way.

Through exploring a variety of poses and props, the model will inspire you to think about human figure drawing in new ways.

We welcome artists working in a variety of mediums, including iPad, pencils, pen and ink. No charcoal or pastel.

$10- $25; pay what you can (more is ok too!).

Tips for the model appreciated (and encouraged)

Ages 18+

Pre-Registration highly recommended!!

In this class, we will focus on the dreamy and strange fantasy sub-genre known as Magical Realism and will also touch on its sister sub-genres speculative fiction and slipstream.

We will look at examples of Magical Realism and will create our own mystical realities on paper in which ordinary agreements mix with the extraordinary to form new and interesting contracts with reality that will make us question our assumptions about life as we know it.

The Collaborative on 4 Market St, Warren, RI

All workshops at The Collaborative are now offered at sliding scale fees. This reflects our commitment to create low-cost opportunities for all people to access arts programs across mediums.

All skill levels are welcome.

Sliding Scale: $25-$45

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and to connect with the human figure in a fun and meaningful way.

Through exploring a variety of poses and props, the model will inspire you to think about human figure drawing in new ways.

We welcome artists working in a variety of mediums, including iPad, pencils, pen and ink. No charcoal or pastel.

$10- $25; pay what you can (more is ok too!).

Tips for the model appreciated (and encouraged)

Ages 18+

Pre-Registration highly recommended!!

The Collaborative is excited to partner with George Hall Free Library for a series of Inter-generational Poetry Slam nights, open to folks ages 13+!

Join us at 4 Market St on July 21, 28 and August 4 for this free, family-friendly event series.

Participants can follow the links below to register and will receive a button at the event. Reach out to (401) 245-7686 with questions about this event.

Sign up for July 21st

Sign up for July 28th 

Sign up for August 4th 

For many artists, dealing with finances is not a top priority until it’s time to file your taxes or a financial emergency strikes. This workshop will introduce basic terms, record keeping for a budget, how to keep track of sales, and accounting for expenses. We’ll also look at how to think about investing, saving for retirement, and the idea that taxes can be scary.

Barbara Rich has been in the financial services business since 1978. She’s an Independent Investment Advisor with a Certificated Financial Planning Designation. She works with individuals, small businesses, artists, self-employed professionals, and families helping them create their financial road map including areas of investments, taxes, estate planning and retirement planning. Barbara has taught an investing class through the Providence Learning Connection from the 1980s until they closed in about 2017.

This is a free virtual workshop offered via Zoom.

In this casual collage workshop we will experiment with different mediums, techniques and materials to juxtapose textures and forms and make our own expressions. It’s a very playful medium but it is also challenging as we see familiar forms and textures anew. We will discuss best practices referencing color theory and the principles of design while just being creative and enjoying a peaceful few hours of like minded company. Materials will be provided but participants can feel free to bring their own.

All workshops at The Collaborative are now offered at sliding scale fees. This reflects our commitment to create low-cost opportunities for all people to access arts programs across mediums.

In this class, we will explore the craft of short story and memoir writing in the Coming Of Age genre. Through conversations about story structure, genre, and theme, as well as through selected readings, guided exercises, and prompts, we will gain new inspiration and will work on our own Coming of Age story. Be prepared to share your work with your classmates and give and receive valued feedback on your writing.

Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction writer's welcome. All levels of writing experience welcome.

All workshops at The Collaborative are now offered at sliding scale fees. This reflects our commitment to create low-cost opportunities for all people to access arts programs across mediums.

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and to connect with the human figure in a fun and meaningful way.

Through exploring a variety of poses and props, the model will inspire you to think about human figure drawing in new ways.

We welcome artists working in a variety of mediums, including iPad, pencils, pen and ink. No charcoal or pastel.

$10- $20; pay what you can (more is ok too!).

Tips for the model appreciated (and encouraged)

Ages 18+

Pre-Registration highly recommended!!

In this free virtual workshop, artists will learn how to navigate Instagram, optimize their posts for best results, use the algorithm to their advantage, and build their community. In addition, Bri will share best practices for creating content, such as photo tips and ways to prioritize content. Attendees will leave this session with confidence to create a great Instagram profile and feel empowered to build a great community. 

As a BFA graduate from UW-River Falls, Bri creates functional pottery on the wheel with imagery and bright colors. Originally from MN, Bri relocated to RI in 2018 for a 2 year residency at The Steel Yard. She currently works in her studio at the Nicholson File Artist Community in Providence, RI as a full time potter.

This is a unique opportunity for artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and to connect with the human figure in a fun and meaningful way.

Through exploring a variety of poses and props, the model will inspire you to think about human figure drawing in new ways.

We welcome artists working in a variety of mediums, including iPad, pencils, pen and ink. No charcoal or pastel.

$10- $20; pay what you can (more is ok too!).

Tips for the model appreciated (and encouraged)

Ages 18+

Pre-Registration highly recommended!!