Capturing the beauty of the many warm and cool whites of snow as the sun and shade shift, we will learn to use a myriad of different white or neutral slips, underglaze, terra sigillata, and glaze for our surface effects. Patchwork texture and an emphasis on the seams, created in the making process, will give […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
In this class we will cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. We'll get to know the various stages of the pottery-making process, and build skills to help you start your creative journey in clay. This class is meant for completely new folks, as well as beginners with some experience who would like […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Designed for life-long learners who seek to deepen their dance-going experience, dance educator, Pillow alum, and writer Kate Mattingly, Ph.D., will examine different approaches to experience and interpret dance as an audience member, drawing from the work of artists featured in the upcoming Festival 2026. Participants will explore how live performance is shaped by aesthetics, artists' […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Online Event, Performing Arts & Entertainment
Explore Edith Wharton’s original estate, from its woodlands and wetlands to its open meadows, on a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding walk. Learn how to spot and identify both migrating and resident birds, with a focus on the fundamentals of bird-finding, identification, and behavioral observation. Rather than keeping a running list, we’ll slow down and enjoy the […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Learn how to form and join small hand made clay components to create a larger, complex pot. Using hand made templates, we will make various smaller forms that will be joined at the leather hard stage in order to build bigger pots with repetitive shape: the results will be a dynamic creative and joyful form! […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, The Mount’s trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith, a mindful walk that will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem, letter, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and frame […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
On Wednesdays in July and August, the Clark Art Institute presents a free series of Works on Paper Highlights Talks in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs. Each week, discover a unique selection of rarely exhibited works on paper with […]
Arts and Culture, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
At this workshop, discover native and pollinator-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees that grow well in the Berkshires and provide essential food and shelter for native insects and birds. Learn why sustainable landscaping can help wildlife in the Berkshires, then hear ideas, design tips, and lists of garden-worthy natives that can help you choose plants well-suited […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios
ArtWeek Berkshires is an annual celebration of local creativity. Enjoy 100+ hands-on or behind-the-scenes events and open studios across the region, from gallery shows to live performances, poetry readings to painting demos, and so much more. ArtWeek is presented by the five Cultural Districts of Berkshire County and promoted by 1Berkshire. See the Events Website […]
Arts and Culture, ArtWeek Berkshires Event, Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Exhibits
Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi movements to cultivate peace and vitality. By being in rhythm with nature, we awaken not only our senses but also wonder, inspiration, and our innate capacity for healing. Nature […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Health and Wellness