March 2025 E-Newsletter

Hi Folks! Spring is just around the corner and so are a bunch of awesome happenings at The Collaborative!

View this email in your browser Hello Folks, Spring is just around the corner and so are a bunch of awesome, artistic happenings at The Collaborative! Coming up, we've got a Feature Artist opening, Youth Artist opening, and THREE new workshops! Read on to learn more and save the date for 401 Gives: April 1st, 2025. We truly cannot do what we do without your support. Here's what we've got going on at The Collaborative Lab...  We're starting off the month with the opening for Feature Artist David Poyant on Thursday, March 6th from 6-8pm! You won't want to miss the opportunity to see David's thread-painted embroidered photographs nor learn about his incredible process. The awesome artwork of 5 Artist Collaborators is on view too! Next up, a new Color Block Landscape Embroidery Workshop is on Sunday, March 16th from 12-3pm! In this class you will explore the use of thread to create a color-block landscape. You will learn 3 different stitches to construct your masterpiece in a 4 inch hoop. It will be helpful to have some basic sewing skills such as threading a needle and knotting thread, but you do not need to know any specific stitches – beginners welcome!  On Saturday, March 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm, come unwind with a night of painting! Join artist and educator Faye Silvia for a Paint Party and be guided step-by-step through painting a beautiful landscape using acrylic paint. Have fun with friends and other creatives and enjoy the provided snacks & beverages. All skill levels welcome!   And here is what's going on at the gallery...  On Thursday, March 13th from 6-8pm, join us for the opening of Youth Artist of the Month Zoe Suter! Check out the captivating paintings of this talented young artist along with artwork from 12 Artist Collaborators!   Last, but certainly not least, on Sunday, March 23rd from 11am-4pm, we are collaborating offsite with Artist Deb Talbot at Church Street Press, 13 Church Street, Warren for a Pronto Plates Workshop!  In this session, students will learn the process of using pronto plates to create prints. Pronto plates are used in place of heavy lithographic stones. Using gum arabic, a sponge, and water, you seal the plate that you have drawn on with sharpie markers and Bic ballpoint pens. Using a brayer, you roll oil based ink on the plate, wipe off the excess ink, and using the barren or a press, transfer the image onto your paper. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers an introduction into the many different aspects of printmaking! Cheers, The Collaborative At The Lab For Creative Experimentation 508 Main Street Warren, RI Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3-6pm Feature Artist @ The Lab Feature Artist Opening David Poyant Thursday, March 6th 6-8pm The Collaborative Lab 508 Main St, Warren, RI March Workshops @ The Lab Color Block Landscape Embroidery Sunday, March 16th 12pm-3pm The Collaborative Lab 508 Main St, Warren, RI Paint Party! w/ Faye Silvia Saturday, March 22nd 6:30pm-8:30pm The Collaborative Lab 508 Main St, Warren, RI At The Gallery The Collaborative Gallery 4 Market Street Warren, RI Thurs + Fri 6-9pm Saturdays 3-9pm Sundays 3-6pm The Collaborative is a non-censored, unjuried arts space open to all voices, ideas and artistic expression. Youth Artist of the Month @ The Gallery Youth Artist Opening Zoe Suter Thursday, March 13th 6-8pm The Collaborative 4 Market St, Warren, RI Special Workshop Event @ Church Street Press Pronto Plates Workshop w/ Deb Talbot Sunday, March 23rd 11am-4:00pm Church Street Press 13 Church St, Warren, RI This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Make a one-time donation, or become a Patron by sending a monthly recurring donation to help us continue to bring quality programs to the community. Become a Sponsor of one of our many programs. From free art classes for youth to in-shop music nights, there's lots of ways for your business to support what we do! All gifts are tax-deducible and go to help us continue our mission to bring high-quality art and arts education to the community.  Purchasing art from our gallery is a great way to help our organization and our artists. 70% of each sale goes to the artist, the remaining 30% goes right back into our programming. Copyright © 2025 The Collaborative, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a friend of The Collaborative! Our mailing address is: 4 Market Street Warren, RI 02885 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.