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Featherstone Center for the Arts

Featherstone is a year-round community arts center. It was founded in 1980 and is the only year round non-profit arts center on the Island. The grounds at Featherstone offer a photography lab, monoprinting, weaving, and pottery studios, classrooms, a library, computer lab, a Teen Art Café. The newly Art Barn features the Island's first purpose-built gallery space.

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30 Featherstone Lane, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

http://featherstoneart.org

Featherstone is a year-round community arts center. It was founded in 1980 and is the only year round non-profit arts center on the Island. 

The grounds at Featherstone offer a photography lab, monoprinting, weaving, and pottery studios, classrooms, a library, computer lab, a Teen Art Café. The newly Art Barn features the Island's first purpose-built gallery space.

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Upcoming Events (6)

Monday, June 16 | 12pm

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Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

New Arts & Artisans
As we approach June, welcoming summer and the celebrations of Pride, Father's Day, Juneteenth and more, we invite artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition...
free
Monday, June 16 | 1pm

Landscape Sketching

Featherstone Center for the Arts, Outside (rain location: painting studio)

New Arts & Artisans
This Landscape Sketching for all levels class accommodates both beginners and more advanced participants. The goal is to guide students through basic techniques, provide hands-on...
$60
Tuesday, June 17 | 10am

The Art of Beading

Featherstone Center for the Arts, jewelry studio

Arts & Artisans
Come explore Featherstone's extensive bead collection and create your own special necklace, bracelet, or earrings. Techniques taught include choosing appropriate stringing materials, finishing techniques, the...
$50
Tuesday, June 17 | 12pm

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Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

New Arts & Artisans
As we approach June, welcoming summer and the celebrations of Pride, Father's Day, Juneteenth and more, we invite artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition...
free
Tuesday, June 17 | 1:30pm

Open Studio Life Drawing

Featherstone Center for the Arts, Art Barn drawing studio

Arts & Artisans
This is a figure drawing series which meets weekly for 2.5 hours for experienced artists. There is no instruction, but a volunteer class monitor will...
$20
Tuesday, June 17 | 4pm

Basics of Silversmithing: Triple Twisted Cuff

Featherstone Center for the Arts, Jewelry Studio

New Arts & Artisans
Students will learn how to create a triple twisted cuff bracelet while covering basic metal smithing skills. Argentium silver (fine 93.7% silver) wire will be...
$95
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Recent Events

Sunday, June 15 | 12pm

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Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

New Arts & Artisans
As we approach June, welcoming summer and the celebrations of Pride, Father's Day, Juneteenth and more, we invite artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition...
free
Saturday, June 14 | 2pm

Enameling on Copper Workshop

Featherstone Center for the Arts, jewelry studio

Arts & Artisans
Enameling is an ancient art form applying powdered glass to metal and firing it by fusing in a kiln or with a torch. Learn to sift,...
$75
Saturday, June 14 | 12pm

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Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

New Arts & Artisans
As we approach June, welcoming summer and the celebrations of Pride, Father's Day, Juneteenth and more, we invite artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition...
free
Saturday, June 14 | 10am

Open Pottery Studio

Featherstone Center for the Arts, pottery studio

Arts & Artisans
Want to make pottery but dont have enough space? Come down to our open pottery studio! This is a non-instructional time for those familiar with...
$20-$30
Friday, June 13 | 4pm

Four Week Hand Building

Featherstone Center for the Arts, Pottery Studio

New Arts & Artisans
This is a four week class.  Please enroll only if you can attend all sessions.   Hand Building is a style of pottery that uses...
$280
Friday, June 13 | 12pm

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Featherstone Center for the Arts, Francine Kelly Gallery

New Arts & Artisans
As we approach June, welcoming summer and the celebrations of Pride, Father's Day, Juneteenth and more, we invite artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition...
free

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I absolutely loved this class! Lynn was a very kind, helpful and informative teacher. I enjoyed myself immensely and learned a great deal — I will definitely be back!

We really enjoy it every year.

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