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Just a couple days until Mindfulness in Watercolor Series begins. Have you reserved your seat yet?Practice being fully p...
09/07/2026

Just a couple days until Mindfulness in Watercolor Series begins. Have you reserved your seat yet?

Practice being fully present in this series, Mindfulness in Watercolor: Flowers, Cards, & Mandalas with Lois Barber, that meets at The Local Art Gallery on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, & 10/1, 10:30am - 1pm.

Explore color, value, line, & composition while being 'in the flow' and then translate what you see into watercolor paintings on a variety of materials.

Lois provides watercolor paper, additional paints, brushes, & flowers – you bring inexpensive watercolor paint, a few brushes, and an apron.

$125 for the series. All skill levels.

Just one more week until Judy Vazquez returns to The Local Art Gallery to help you make some fun jewelry. Make for yours...
09/07/2026

Just one more week until Judy Vazquez returns to The Local Art Gallery to help you make some fun jewelry. Make for yourself or get a start on your homemade holiday gifts! Sign up today - before it's sold out!

Participants will have the opportunity to create statement piece rings from tiny mosaic stones, glass, and gems.

Judy will demonstrate design techniques, giving you the opportunity to create something you will love!

$55, includes materials. Ages 8+ with adult. All skill levels are welcome.

Judy will also be bringing a baked good to share!

You asked for this class to be offered again and here it is!Explore a new way of journaling your travels with Scott Hend...
09/05/2026

You asked for this class to be offered again and here it is!

Explore a new way of journaling your travels with Scott Henderson at The Local Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10:30am – 1pm. This is NOT an art class, NO drawing skill required!

Learn how to capture your adventures using sketched notes to your travel journals. This session emphasizes process over perfection and encourages a personal, expressive approach to drawing.

You provide travel sketchbook & drawing implements.
Scott provides instruction, and refreshments.
$40. Ages 16+

Register on our events page/link.

Join Julie Root Sawyer to discover the magic of alcohol inks and delaminating inks in this Friday morning series running...
09/04/2026

Join Julie Root Sawyer to discover the magic of alcohol inks and delaminating inks in this Friday morning series running 9/18 - 10/30. Create vibrant, expressive landscapes inspired by nature in a setting where exploration and creative risk-taking are encouraged. Play, learn, and reconnect with the joy of creating! Each workshop is a stand-alone experience - attend one or join the entire series! See event listing for specific class details.

SPECIALS:
6 Workshops for $250. See Sept. 18 ticket options.
3 Workshops for $130. See Sept. 18 - Oct 16 ticket options. Choose any three classes! Email [email protected] with the dates you plan to attend.


You've been asking about it, here it is!Practice being fully present in this series, Mindfulness in Watercolor: Flowers,...
08/28/2026

You've been asking about it, here it is!

Practice being fully present in this series, Mindfulness in Watercolor: Flowers, Cards, & Mandalas with Lois Barber, that meets at The Local Art Gallery on 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, & 10/1, 10:30am - 1pm.

Explore color, value, line, & composition while being 'in the flow' and then translate what you see into watercolor paintings on a variety of materials.

Lois provides watercolor paper, additional paints, brushes, & flowers – you bring inexpensive watercolor paint, a few brushes, and an apron.

$125 for the series. All skill levels.

08/28/2026

🌻Fresh Flowers from Old Friends Farm, Amherst MA are delivered fresh every Thursday afternoon! We are open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm!

Join Julie Root Sawyer at The Mill District Local Art Gallery this fall for a series of Friday morning process-based wor...
08/26/2026

Join Julie Root Sawyer at The Mill District Local Art Gallery this fall for a series of Friday morning process-based workshops where exploration and creative risk-taking are encouraged. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, each session invites you to play, learn, and reconnect with the joy of creating. Each workshop is a stand-alone experience - attend one or join the entire series! See pricing specials below. Ages 18+

• Sept 18: Alcohol Ink Landscapes: exploring movement, color, & unpredictability
• Sept 25: Alcohol Ink Flowers: exploring saturated colors, form, & pattern
• **Oct 2: NO CLASS**
• Oct. 9: Abstract Watercolor Landscapes: exploring mark-making & movement
• Oct. 16: Delaminating Inks: exploring the textural qualities of delaminating inks
• Oct 23: Delaminating In Seascapes: exploring ocean-inspired abstract compositions
• Oct. 30: Delaminating Ink Simple Landscapes: exploring delaminating inks on canvas

$50 per class, includes all materials. Preregistration required.

SPECIALS:
6 Workshops for $250. See Sept. 18 ticket options.
3 Workshops for $130. See Sept. 18 - Oct 16 ticket options. Choose any three classes! Email [email protected] with the dates you plan to attend.


Don't miss out on this popular class! Deadline to sign up is Aug 25!Join Belchertown artist, Gretchen Holesovsky, at The...
08/24/2026

Don't miss out on this popular class! Deadline to sign up is Aug 25!

Join Belchertown artist, Gretchen Holesovsky, at The Mill District Local Art Gallery for her expanded Beginner Watercolor Class. This 6 week course is held on Tuesdays at 10:30- 12:30pm beginning on 9/1/26. This course focuses on color, color mixing, water to pigment ratio and use of brushes. Students will also learn watercolor techniques and applications.

Cost: $180 for Instruction ticket, $106 for Required Materials that students must order in time for first class!

Geared toward mature students.
Sign up today!

Join Judy Vazquez at The Local Art Gallery on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1-3pm for a fun afternoon creating jewelry.Participa...
08/24/2026

Join Judy Vazquez at The Local Art Gallery on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1-3pm for a fun afternoon creating jewelry.

Participants will have the opportunity to create statement piece rings from tiny mosaic stones, glass, and gems.

Judy will demonstrate design techniques, giving you the opportunity to create something you will love!

$55, includes materials. Ages 8+ with adult. All skill levels are welcome.

Judy will also be bringing a baked good to share!

08/21/2026

Looking for your next gift? We’ve got you covered! Open Tues-Sun. 10am - 6pm. Closed Mondays!

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91 Cowls Road
North Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+14138350966

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