A lively illustrated book bursts open, featuring our playful cartoon cat exclaiming, "Where did my ears go?!" The marbled cover, crafted by local artists, pops with color atop a sunlit fabric—surrounded by wooden crates from our latest community event.

Summer Youth Print and Book Making

Miramar

Explore the idea of series through bookmaking. Students in this class will create a series of related images to be bound together in an artist book. Students will hand craft covers and make marbled paper. All materials are included in the program cost.

Sure! Here’s a revised alt text that fits your requirements: A vibrant illustration of a girl lost in her book, cross-legged on rich red hues—celebrating our creative, connected community spirit. Let me know if you need the description tailored to a specific local artist or event!.

Summer Drawing Foundations Youth & Teen

Miramar

Drawing Foundations students will be introduced to drawing basics while also exploring various drawing materials and tools, like pencils, markers, pens, and unconventional materials like sticks, erasers, and hands. Focus will be on observational drawing including people, architecture, landscape and still life.

Here’s a revised, vibrant alt text incorporating your guidelines: Alt text: Sketch of a girl with long hair and bright eyes, cross-legged and absorbed in her book on a bold red backdrop—celebrating our creative community energy. Alternatively (if local art is involved): Lively sketch by our local artist: girl with long hair, immersed in reading on vivid red, capturing our shared passion for stories.

Summer Drawing Foundations Youth & Teen

Miramar

Drawing Foundations students will be introduced to drawing basics while also exploring various drawing materials and tools, like pencils, markers, pens, and unconventional materials like sticks, erasers, and hands. Focus will be on observational drawing including people, architecture, landscape and still life.

Bright blue tie-dye tee with our bold yellow sun and wavy water graphic, handmade for our vibrant creative community. Laid flat on white.

Summer Youth Fabric Printmaking

Miramar

Students will learn and use relief print, stencil, and pattern techniques for printing on fabric. In this class they will create two projects, project choices include: T-shirt; drawstring bag; stuffed doll; tea towel. In addition to creating and printing their designs, students will have the opportunity to embellish their projects with embroidery and hand painting.

A detailed woodcut print of a European street scene rests on a table, surrounded by carving tools and fresh wood shavings. The intricate lines of the artwork capture the charm of old-world architecture, while the scattered tools offer a glimpse into the traditional printmaking process. This authentic setup not only highlights the skill involved but also brings to life the timeless beauty found in handcrafted art.

Salem’s Arts Scene Blossoms with Artists’ Row 2025 Season Launch

The heart of downtown Salem is about to burst with creativity as Artists’ Row unveils an exciting new season of makers, workshops, and artistic experiences. Located at 24 New Derby Street, this City-sponsored art space is kicking off its 2025 season with a special opening weekend market and hands-on artmaking workshops on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 5 …