Common Room, Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First Street Learn Hustle with artist Abdiel. This partner dance with roots in Afro-Latin vernacular dance forms was popularized during the Disco era and continues to evolve today. Participants will explore lead and follow connection, Hustle rhythm, timing, and footwork. This form takes a gender-neutral approach to partnered movement;…
Join drummer and cultural educator Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center, in a hands-on, participatory West African & Caribbean drum and song class at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. Learn hand drum skills, traditional rhythms, cultural context, and accompanying songs in various languages. Registration is required for all…
Learn how to get more out of your smartphone or iPad and gain a better working knowledge of its true photographic potential in this two-hour introductory workshop led by fine art photographer, Thad Kubis. This workshop is taking place at Berkshire Art Center’s newest second location, the Brothership Building at 141 North Street in Pittsfield.…
If you are new to abstract painting, the jump from traditional, objective painting may leave you mystified with how professional abstract painters are able to achieve a variety of textures and finishes using the same paint you are using! This demo will cover a variety of water-based media (focused on acrylic paint and mediums), tools,…
A versatile approach to the art of watercolor painting, this class led by local painter, Jill Gustavis, will familiarize students with supplies, theory, and techniques. Practicing washes and brushwork, students will learn about water control and working with their paints. Skills covered will slowly expand to include more subtle and nuanced techniques each week. By…
If you are new to abstract painting, the jump from traditional, objective painting may leave you mystified with how professional abstract painters are able to achieve a variety of textures and finishes using the same paint you are using! This demo will cover a variety of water-based media (focused on acrylic paint and mediums), tools,…
If you are an artist that uses acrylic paints, you may be used to throwing out your cleanup water in the sink. Over time, this causes clogged drains and whatever paint makes it to the sewage can cause damage there as well. There is a better way to clean up while saving the environment and…
1Berkshire, EforAll Berkshire County, the Berkshire Innovation Center, and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation, with support from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and the United States Economic Development Administration, are excited to announce their upcoming Women and Minority Owned Business Certification Summit. This event, happening on January 20, 2023 at the Berkshire Innovation Center, aims to bring…
Join BEAT for this exciting wildlife event with Dan Gardoqui, a skilled naturalist, wildlife tracker, and educator. Dan will share photos and stories from his tracking experiences, leading us to make deeper connections with the natural world and the wildlife that surrounds us. The presentation will take place in BCC's Boland Theater on Friday, January 20, at 6…
At Palace Park, next to 122 North Street, enjoy live jazz with the Don Mikkelsen Quartet and a free Swing Dance lesson led by Rushelle Bowie. This event is part of the July 7 First Fridays Artswalk and is presented by the Wandering Dance Society, Mill Town Foundation, Jacob's Pillow, and Berkshires Jazz. 5:00-5:30 pm Opening…
