River Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization based in Morrisville, Vermont with a mission to enrich the community through the arts. Our core operating value is Arts for Everyone, committed to making art accessible no matter race, gender expression, age, ability, or financial means.
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Upcoming River Arts Adult Programs
This course aims to empower students with a tonal approach to drawing using graphite pencil, enabling them to bring richness and depth to their artwork.
This workshop is all about creating a mandala thatβs uniquely yours.
Explore the playful side of needle felting with a focus on mixed-media creativity!
Creative Circle CafΓ© is a monthly Sunday morning gathering for relaxed, exploratory making.
Join local artist and teacher Kristen Murphy to create your very own barn quilt while exploring the historic roots.
This program is to create an inclusive, affirming, and creative space that promotes connection, belonging, and wellness through art and reflection. While rooted in mental wellness principles, the group would not be a therapy spaceβit would function as an open, supportive environment where participants can engage in themed art-making, journaling, and discussion together.
A full-day workshop of playful paper-making, journal construction, and creative activation.
Discover the joy of crocheting granny squares in this two-part class designed for beginners and crafty enthusiasts alike!
Ease into an evening of cool hues, quiet beauty, and creative warmth. In this relaxed watercolor session, weβll draw inspiration from the stillness of winterβsoft snowfalls, frosted trees, and the gentle glow of twilight skies.
Grab a friend and start your weekend with a fun, relaxing evening! In this Sip Nβ Slurry, youβll hand-build your own textured planter, experimenting with clay to create a unique design. Add texture and use underglazes to personalize your piece, making it a one-of-a-kind home for your favorite plant.
The day will be a condensed presentation of relief printing in black and white from soup to nuts. Allowing for many questions and tips for everything needed to create beautiful prints at home in a small space with good materials.
Creative Circle CafΓ© is a monthly Sunday morning gathering for relaxed, exploratory making.
Explore mask-making through an architectural lens in this three-week class. Using foam core and reused materials, students will design and construct structural masks that can be worn or displayed.
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Upcoming River Arts Youth Programs
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