April Calendar Listings; IS183 Art School

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Gallery Exhibition Cirque oh so CATA at IS183 On view Through April 28 Free and open to the public. IS183 Art School of the Berkshires 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information: 413-298-5252 x100 or info@is183.org The exhibition features artwork created in this fall's session of the Community Guides program, an innovative collaboration between IS183 and Community Access to the Arts that uses the art making process to break down barriers and build connections. The show is open through April 28. Art Workshops and Classes IS183 Art School is registering now for, April and Summer vacation Art Programs, Spring weekend and weeklong workshop and weekly classes for children, teens and adults, which begin April 10. April 17 to 21: Weeklong Vacation Art Programs for ages 5 to 10 IS183 Art School of the Berkshires 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information: 413-298-5252 x100 or info@is183.org Details: Young Explorers: Deep Water World for ages 5 to 7 With Paula Shalan Monday to Friday April 17 to 21, 9 am to Noon Create a fabric painted fish pillow; pinch a clown trigger fish out of clay; use cray-pas, paint, and ink, finding inspiration from Klee’s deep water world. We will explore the colors, shapes, and patterns that abound in the tropical waters as we create our own deep-sea creations and work together to make a giant fish filled mural and show our projects in a week-ending art show. Tuition: $125 Art Safari for ages 7 to 10 With Heather Graber Monday to Friday April 17 to 21, 10 am to 3 pm Through mediums such as painting, collage and printmaking, discover new ways of expressing yourself! What do you think makes a piece of artwork great? By looking at the art of famous artists of the past, exploring our environments and our imaginations, we will gain inspiration for our own works of art. Families and friends are encouraged to join us on Friday afternoon for a showing of our creations! Tuition: $200 Weekend Workshops Figure Painting With Lois Woolley www.zhangwooley.com April 28, 29 and 30; Friday 7 to 9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm IS183 Art School of the Berkshires 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information: 413-298-5252 x100 or info@is183.org This three day workshop is an innovative and intensive presentation of the traditional elements of figurative painting. Paint the nude, draped and clothed models. Learn to create rich, natural skin tones using a unique palette of complementary colors. Learn how to use lighting, setting and pose to convey mood. There will be a “hands-on” lesson in facial anatomy. Demonstrations and personalized instruction in oil, this workshop can also accommodate students working in pastel. Tuition: $185. Open to all levels of ability and scholarships and work exchange are available. Fantasy Flower Lamps With Jennifer Morrow Wilson www.morrowwilsonstudios.com April 28, 29 and 30; Friday 5 to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Sunday 10 am to 3 pm After instruction in eastern papermaking techniques including fiber preparation and dyeing, students will create a unique botanical table lamp. Wire and wood will be used as armature materials and our own handmade papers as the covering. We will address the issues of socket support, electrical wiring, light diffusion and heat release. Tuition $190, includes some materials. Open to all levels of ability and scholarships and work exchange are available. Life Drawing Open Studio Mondays, 6-9 pm Ongoing, Year-Round Tuition: $12 per session; $50 for 5 sessions IS183 Art School of the Berkshires 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 For more information: 413-298-5252 x100 or info@is183.org As a service to practicing artists and a complement to other course work for IS183 students, this open studio provides ongoing access to a live model. Bring your own materials. IS183 Art School of the Berkshires is a not-for-profit organization, offering classes and workshops in fine art and craft for children, teens and adults year-round in the studios of its historic landmark home in the Interlaken village of Stockbridge. IS183 is located at 13 Willard Hill Road, just off Route 183 via Trask Lane. For information please call (413)298-5252 or e-mail info@is183.org It’s Not Too Late to Register for Spring Classes at IS183 Art School Many great classes offered this Spring are still open for registration, including painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber arts and more for all ages! Call now to register: beginning Thursday April 27 are Clay Exploration for ages 4 to 6, Wheelworking and Handbuilding for ages 10 to 13, and Wheelworking for ages 14 to 18; Drawing for Young Artists ages 11 to 15 has been postponed until April 25 to allow more time for registration. Classes for teens and adults beginning in late April include Classical Still Life in Oil starting Thursday April 20 and Still Life with a Twist beginning Friday April 28. Many more weekend workshops are scheduled throughout the season, including Fantasy Flower Lamps and Figure Painting, both running the evening of Friday April 28 through Sunday April 30. Be sure to join us for Weeklong Intensives coming up later this spring in Kiln Building, Ceramics, Portrait Painting and Dyemaking; call for details! We’re also enrolling now for April and Summer vacation camps for ages 5 to 14; call today for a brochure or to register. Needs-based scholarships and work-exchange opportunities are available for all of these courses. Located half-way between Great Barrington and Pittsfield in the Interlaken village of Stockbridge, IS183 Art School offers year-round programs in ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, mixed media and more for children, teens and adults. IS183 also offers weekend and weeklong workshops for adults; Young Artist programs during school vacations and in the summer; birthday parties; custom classes and private lessons. Classes are held during the daytime, evenings and weekends, for all levels from the absolute beginner to professional artist. To register, request a catalog, for directions or for more information, please call 413-298-5252 x100, or visit us online at www.is183.org
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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.
 
The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner. 
 
This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.
 
They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.
 
Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system. 
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