Art Roundtable: Exploring the Fundamentals of Art Appreciation with Ami Fagin Do you enjoy or even love art but sometimes find appreciation cryptic and elusive? Come join in on a lively discussion enriching your understanding of the wonders and mysteries of the world of art while enjoying brunch with some new friends. Art Roundtable: Exploring […]

Intro Origami for Adults with Janet Poirrier Origami, a paper favorite of our childhoods, has grown up! Come experience the creative and calming, technically wondrous art used by mathematicians, scientists, and artisans around the world. The possibilities extend beyond cranes and pandas. Learn an ancient art, take home something beautiful! Join Janet Poirrier in the […]

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Free, Family Friendly Pumpkin Painting! Donations support Amherst Survival Center. Join us in The Local Art Gallery for Drop-in, Free, Family-Friendly Pumpkin Painting from 12-3pm on Sunday, October 27. We will provide all the materials while supplies last. While we are using tempura paint, be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on. […]

Make your own Ink Creature with Eric Talbot Spend a spooky Saturday afternoon learning how to draw monsters at The Local Art Gallery with Eric Talbot. In this fun workshop, Eric will show you his process for making his Ink Creatures, currently on exhibit in the Gallery. Then, have fun unleashing your creativity and new […]

All artists, art lovers, and community members are invited to The Mill District Local Art Gallery's free Fall Art Opening on Friday, October 25 from 5-7pm. Please join us in celebrating the current collection of art on exhibit and available for purchase by over 30 local artists! Don’t miss this wonderful evening of conversation, art, […]

Transfer Gelli Printing with Mikey Bernet Cutting Take a colorful journey through the printmaking process using a Gelli Plate. Join Mikey Bernet Cutting at the Local Art Gallery on Sunday, October 20 from 1-3pm, to explore printmaking with this modern tool that is flexible and yet sturdy enough to create layers of textured color. Gel […]

Pumpkin Spice Scented Scrappy Satchets with Took Storm Fabric and thread scraps are part of fiber crafting. But they don’t have to go to waste, or end up in the landfills! Turn your scraps into scented satchets! Join Took Storm of Hawksong Weaving at The Local Art Gallery on Sunday, October 6 from 1-3pm, and […]

Hosted by North Amherst Society of Sketch, Mill District General Store, Mill District Local Art Gallery This special SPOOKY session will feature models in their favorite Halloween costumes! If you want to dress up as well to attend, we would love that! Event starts at 6:30pm so be sure to get here early and grab a seat! What […]

The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery in North Amherst, MA is proud to support this year’s Hike for Hunger, an event organized by the Amherst Survival Center to raise funds and awareness to combat food insecurity in our community. The Hike for Hunger is an annual tradition that brings people together to […]

CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER ABLARD In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of making cyanotypes by placing objects directly on the paper and exposing them to sunlight (photograms). These bright blue images will be made with common household objects as well as plant materials. The finished products can be enhanced at home with […]

Snakes of the Pioneer Valley with Rachel Palmer Ever wonder what that creature is slithering in your yard? Here is your chance to learn! Join Rachel Palmer at The Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-3pm. Rachel's passion for snakes has inspired some of her currently exhibited beaded […]

Calling all artists living in Massachusetts and within an hour’s drive of the Local Art Gallery! Join us at the Local Art Gallery for our Artist Social and Critique on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6 - 8pm. Artists of all abilities and mediums are welcome to bring 1-2 pieces of artwork or […]

WOODLAND WONDERS: A MIXED MEDIA SERIES WITH HEATHER GEOFFREY, #1 Come to The Local Art Gallery and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of mixed media art with Springfield artist, Heather Geoffrey, in Woodland Wonders: A Mixed Media Series. This 5-part series invites you to explore the delightful blend of decoupage, collage, and paint on […]

All artists, art lovers, and community members are invited to The Mill District Local Art Gallery's free Summer Art Opening on Friday, July 26 from 5-7pm. Please join us in celebrating the current collection of art on exhibit and available for purchase by over 30 local artists! Don’t miss this wonderful evening of conversation, art, […]

MANDALA ROCK/CANVAS PAINTING WITH GRETCHEN HOLESOVSKY Nature invites us into a creative exchange, finding and painting beautiful rocks connects us to nature and our creative spirit. Come and participate in this creative exchange as we learn how to paint mandalas with Belchertown artist and Mandala enthusiast, Gretchen Holesovsky. You may choose to paint your mandala […]

Come to The Local Art Gallery and dive into the vibrant world of collage with artist Heather Geoffrey’s introductory workshop, "Collage Kickoff: Tools, Materials, and Basic Techniques." This session is the first in a series of four Sunday afternoon workshops designed to take you from beginner to collage master. In Collage Kickoff, you will begin […]

Summer is the time for socks in sandals, grilling, and of course dad bods! We will have models featuring their best "dad" outfit. You will wish they were grilling up burgers on your grill. Doors open at 6pm so come early and grab a seat! Modeling starts at 6:30pm! This is a faster-paced fully clothed […]