TWO GALLERY SPACES
Avondale Arts& The Art Box 
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI  02891  

View beautiful art, learn new skills, or brush up on existing ones! Classes and Art shows.

Avondale Arts offers a variety of enriching experiences, including painting, computer visual arts, needle crafts and horticulture design. Join us for lectures, art openings and  trunk shows with imaginative products for sale year round.  

The lovely Main Gallery  on two floors, with natural light and water views offers an exceptional meeting space with ample parking and full digital connectivity. ​Comfortably accommodates meetings for up to 20 people.  Available for rentals. The Art Box is your space to rent for individual, family or school based private art shows.        
​Need a hostess gift or house present? Check out OMO Jewels & Gifts

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Please Join Us For Our First Show of 2021!
Cameron Michael Kelley
July 1st - 31st
​Opening Reception July 9th, 4:30-6pm

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Classes and Workshops...
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Intro to Watercolor
with Rebecca Woodward 
​Next Workshop Starts July 27th, 9-11am

Rebecca Woodward -- Dentist and Encouraging
Watercolor Teacher - will offer Watercolor Painting
for beginners. Bring a #8 Sable brush and your imagination or pictures. Every other Tuesday Morning from  9:00-11:00, starting June 15th.  $60 for three classes, or $20/ class if taken workshop. 
RSVP: Manager@avondalearts.com

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Needle Felting Workshop
​with Lori Neumann
​July 14th, 1-4pm

 Create this adorable Koala Bear using hand dyed local sheep. Class suitable for beginner, all materials and use of tools supplied.  No experience necessary. Cost of workshop $45.00, email manager@avondalearts.com to register.

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Nantucket Basket Workshop
with Linda Brown 
September 21-23, Starting at 10am

Nantucket baskets are a piece of American history, create your heirloom in this 3 day workshop. Students will learn to construct a Nantucket Basket of their choosing. There are many styles that can be selected, a catalog is available at Avondale Arts. Supplies need to be purchased through Linda ahead of time, so please reserve your space early.
​Cost- $350 for three day workshop and lunch each day. Materials are an additional fee that will be paid directly to Linda who owns Dels Nantucket Basket Supply.
Please call 401-315-5479 or email manager@avondalearts.com
​with questions or to reserve your space.

Oil and Water
Plein Air Workshop
with Howard Park & Lisa Miceli
Friday Mornings 10-1

Learn to paint on location...These plein air classes are taught by two artists painting the same scene to give students a comprehensive understanding of both mediums, oil and watercolor, and guidance about how and why to choose a particular scene to paint. 
Tips and techniques will be given to help you improve composition, value, and to create paintings that capture the atmosphere of the scene.
 This class is good for all levels. $40.00/class, please email  Manager@avondalearts.com
 Materials list will be emailed to you once registered.

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Needle Felt Lighthouse Tapestry
with Lori Neumann
​August 4th, 1-4pm

Learn to make this ocean lighthouse tapestry on 8x10 fine woolen felt. Pattern, all materials, and use of tools provided along with step by step instructions from Lori. Cost of workshop - $40.00. Email manager@avondalearts.com to register

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Nantucket Basket Workshop
with Linda Brown 
August 25-27, Starting at 10am

Nantucket baskets are a piece of American history, create your heirloom in this 3 day workshop. Students will learn to construct a Nantucket Basket of their choosing. There are many styles that can be selected, a catalog is available at Avondale Arts. Supplies need to be purchased through Linda ahead of time, so please reserve your space early.
​Cost- $350 for three day workshop and lunch each day. Materials are an additional fee that will be paid directly to Linda who owns Dels Nantucket Basket Supply.
Please call 401-315-5479 or email manager@avondalearts.com
​with questions or to reserve your space.

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