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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Registration Closed | Young artists will love building imaginative landscapes with Natalie Carr as she helps them learn more about building a painting and adding unique sculptural materials.
REgistration Closed| Get your hands dirty with artist Chiara No.! This six-week series explores the wonders of slab building: hand-building useful things—mugs, pitchers, vases, storage containers, etc— all using the slab technique.
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Come follow along with our renowned art instructor Jude Prashaw every Tuesday morning and expand your knowledge in a variety of art disciplines including diorama, collage, writing, clay, and painting.
Develop your skills while working from a live model in a series of poses. This session will be a nude session with a combination of short and medium-length poses, ending in a longer-form pose.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, express yourself creatively, and experiment with Creative U-turns by using acrylic painting to explore techniques like dry brushing, sgraffito, and washing.
Join Natalie Carr for an unforgettable evening of painting a stunning morning landscape, complete with trees, flowers, and majestic mountains in acrylic. No matter if you're an experienced or novice artist, Natalie will guide you through her favorite acrylic painting techniques, helping you unleash your inner artist and produce a beautiful masterpiece.
Join us for this month's Sip N' Slurry class and discover your passion for clay with an unforgettable evening of hand-building exploration and fun. Led by different ceramic instructors, each with their unique techniques and styles, every session offers an opportunity to learn something new and exciting.
Our Tuesday afterschool class will embark on a journey of creative exploration, where students will learn to sketch and paint a magnificent mosaic collage of the natural wildlife that inhabits Vermont.
Budding ukulelists will have the opportunity to learn how to play the ukulele in a small group setting. Instructor Rachel Funk will incorporate various musical games, movement, and singing exercises to develop children's musicianship skills in a fun and engaging way.
As this is a community-facilitated group with no formal instructor present, it is the perfect opportunity to dedicate the time to develop your skills.
Through Natalie’s engaging guidance, students will not only learn the art of clay sculpting but also the process of creating ceramic rice shakers.
During this session, you will delve into the world of humor in art by playing with found objects. You will be introduced to the artwork of Hanoch Piven, an artist and maker who creates whimsical, inspiring, and meaningful faces using everyday objects.
Our talented artist Natalie Carr will be leading the class, where you will paint some funky chickens while learning her favorite acrylic painting techniques. Whether you're an experienced artist or a novice, Natalie will guide you through the process and help you create a beautiful masterpiece.
Join Sip N' Slurry and discover the magic of clay. Each class is led by a different ceramic instructor, offering a unique experience. In this session, Chiara will guide you through making a textured button planter. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, come relax, have fun, and get creative with us!
Experience the charm of American literature, poetry, and watercolor painting with our brand-new class! You will create a unique watercolor painting inspired by the literary masterpieces of the past. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, this class is the perfect opportunity to learn something new and have fun while doing it!
This session will be a nude session with a combination of short and medium-length poses, ending in a longer-form pose. Photography groups and painters are welcome!
We are pleased to offer Lamoille County the opportunity to discover and explore the beauty of American literature, poetry, and water painting. This course provides a unique opportunity to create a watercolor painting inspired by the literary masterpieces of the past. Whether you are an experienced artist or just beginning, this class is designed to help you learn something new and have fun while doing so.
This session will be a nude session with a combination of short and medium-length poses, ending in a longer-form pose. Photography groups and painters are welcome!
This session will be a nude session with a combination of short and medium-length poses, ending in a longer-form pose. Photography groups and painters are welcome!