THREE GALLERY SPACES
Avondale Arts, Art Box, and Annex 
95 Watch Hill Road, Westerly, RI  02891  
Monday - Saturday  10:00-5:00   Sunday 11:00-4:00

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 View beautiful art, learn new skills, or, brush up 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. The Art Annex           
                                                                                                       on the property free standing facing the water offering  
                                                                           fresh fruits, bread vegetables and more. 

Need a hostess gift or house present? Check out OMO Jewels & Gifts

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Join us for our first shows of the season!
"Birds And The Bees" & Sunlight & Shadow"
Opening Reception, June 14th, 5-7pm 

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Book Signing with
Patricia Walsh Chadwick
July 16th, 5:30-7:00

Avondale Arts presents a talk and book signing with Watch Hill resident Patricia Walsh Chadwick for her new memoir 
Little Sister. Books will be available for purchase, this event is free and open to the public. Please email manager@avondalearts.com to reserve a seat, as space is limited. 

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Classes and Workshops...
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Intro to Watercolor
with Rebecca Woodward 
​Tuesday mornings 10-12
Next session starts June 11th 

Rebecca Woodward -- Dentist and Encouraging
Watercolor Teacher - will offer Watercolor Painting
for beginners. Bring a #8 Sable brush and your imagination or pictures. Tuesday Mornings 10:00-12  $60 for three classes. RSVP: Manager@avondalearts.com

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Thursday Computer Help
​from 2-4pm
​with Connor Mcgill

Why go all the way to Providence for computer 
help, when you can come to Avondale Arts!
Join Connor McGill from Next Tech Solutions every Thursday from2-4pm to answer your technology questions. Bring your tech device, whether that is a phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech device, and Connor will answer all of your questions thoroughly! A projector
will be provided, which will be used to teach computer basics to any interested attendee. We can’t wait to see
you there! Cost of class $35.00, please email manager@avondalearts.com  to register.

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Plein Air Oil Workshop
with Howard Park
Fridays from 10-1
Starting May 31st

Oil Painting with Howard Park
Friday Mornings 10-1
Learn how to block shapes and colors to bring your paintings to life.Work from photos you bring, or from life. 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 Felting Workshop 
with Lori Neumann
June 12th, 1-4:30

Learn to needle felt this sweet little poseable mouse using a wire armature and wool. All materials and use of tools provided, cost of workshop $55.00. Email manager@avondalearts.com with questions, or to register

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Floral Design Workshop
with Semia Dunne of
​Flowers by Semia & The Floral Reserve 
July 11th, 11-2

Join Semia Dunne of Flowers by Semia, and The Floral Reserve in Providence, as she teaches techniques to bring gorgeous floral design to your home. Learn expert tips on flower care and then get hands-on design instruction to create your own beautiful arrangement. Semia will select the best seasonal blooms, and other unique, locally sourced accents for this arrangement. Cost of workshop is $175.00 - all materials are included, please bring a pair of clippers. Space is limited, email manager@avondalearts.com to register or with questions. 

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Canvas Painted Shoes
with Polly Lewis Rowles
July 8 & 9, 1-3

With quality markers & paint, and letting your imagination run wild, you can create your own painted canvas sneaker. Bring your own canvas sneakers or Toms. Day 1 prime, pick colors, and create a design. Day 2 paint your design! 
Cost of workshop $85.00, email manager@avondalearts.com to register

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Oyster Still Life Workshop 
with Jeanette Vertentes
July 17th, 2-4:30

Learn to paint this still life oyster using basics techniques and step by step instructions from Jeanette. Take home a beautiful work of art in just 3 hours, Cost $40.00- all supplies included. To register email manager@avondalearts.com

Paper Flowers with Visiting Artist
Livia Cetti of The Green Vase
June 29th, 1pm
Please sign up early as space is limited

What Livia Cetti is able to do with paper is nothing short of magical. Her flowers are so meticulously crafted that it’s difficult to tell they’re actually made of paper. After admiring her work from afar for many years, we are thrilled to offer a paper flower workshop at Avondale Arts!

Students will learn how to create stunning paper flowers that are unbelievably realistic. The Green Vase, a.k.a. Livia Cetti, NY author, 
stylist, and artist, will teach us how to create a garden rose. She will share her secrets of using crepe and tissue papers to create a work of art that you will cherish forever. 
All flower-making materials provided. Students will leave with 1 rose bloom. Cost of Workshop $165.00, please email
manager@avondalearts.com to register.
Livia’s books will be available for purchase and she’ll happily 
sign them for you.

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Drawing for Beginners
with Susan Stone
Tuesdays, 2-4
June 18, 25 & July 9, 16

Good drawing skills are the foundation for great art. In this 4 week workshop, learn how to draw what you see, as well as the principles of perspective and the use of basic shapes. We will cover a variety of areas, including drawing materials, shading for form, value and composition. Cost of 4 week workshop- $120.00
​Please email manager@avondalearts.com to register

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Nantucket Basket Workshop
with Linda Brown
June 25-27, & August 21-23

Nantucket baskets are a piece of American history, create your heirloom today! 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. All levels are welcome. 
​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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Floral Still Life Workshop 
with Jeanette Vertentes
June 19th, 2-4:30

Learn to paint this gorgeous floral still life using basics techniques and step by step instructions from Jeanette. Take home a beautiful work of art in just 3 hours, Cost $40.00- all supplies included. To register email manager@avondalearts.com

Learn To Paint With Color & Water
with Holly Wach
​Tuesday, July 23rd - 1pm

Inspired by blooming botanicals, award-winning local artist and teacher Holly Wach will host an afternoon of live art making at Avondale Arts. Enjoy a relaxing lesson in watercolor as Holly guides you through the beauty of this peaceful medium. Holly will introduce techniques and approaches that will awaken your creativity and have you creating watercolors that capture colorful botanicals and summer-inspired still-lifes. 
This special session is limited in size in order to provide individual attention and insights focused on building both confidence and a love for making art. Appropriate for artists novice to advanced. All materials are provided. Just simply show up, ready to take your watercolor skills to a new place!
Cost of workshop $55.00     
Email manager@avondalearts.com to register

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Floral Still Life Workshop 
with Jeanette Vertentes
August 13th, 2-4:30

Learn to paint this floral still life using basics techniques and step by step instructions from Jeanette. Take home a beautiful work of art in just 3 hours, Cost $40.00- all supplies included. To register email manager@avondalearts.com

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