YOUTH ARTIST OPENING

Sophia Genereux

June 11th,6-8pm

508 Main St. Warren RI

We’ll have light refreshments and nibbles.

As a sophomore in high school, I have been further developing my artistic voice and style in art classes. My focus for this exhibition was to tackle new subject matter, like landscapes and birds, and to render images more simplistically.  Less blending and more block-style shading is what I have been trying to achieve, and slowly that’s beginning to take shape. I’m excited for what comes next!!

YOUTH ARTIST OPENING

Clare Gloster

May 14th,6-8pm

508 Main St. Warren RI

We’ll have light refreshments and nibbles.

Clare is a senior Honors student at Somerset Berkley Regional High School.  From a young age, she has had varied artistic interests that have ranged from drawing, fashion design, jewelry making, and most recently, ceramics and stained glass.  Never one to shy away from a challenge, Clare has been mainly self-taught over the years, even showcasing a capsule wardrobe collection created by her at the age of 10, under the mentorship of Bianca Rae, as part of RI’s StyleWeek’s Seed Student Design Challenge. 

She has expanded her knowledge and hands-on skills during her high school career under the tutelage of her wonderful art teachers.  Her creativity spans her vast interests ranging from period pieces and styles to dystopian and Sci-Fi.  A huge movie nerd, she draws inspiration from the characters and plots depicted in some of her favorite shows and movies as well as through her varied reading genre and has been creating hand drawn digital art over the past few years.

In her free time, Clare loves embroidering, drawing, watching movies with her twin sister and friends, and cooking new and family favorite recipes.  A lover of all things vintage, she enjoys trips to the historic homes in Newport, art museums, libraries, antique shops and going to the theater.  Clare plans on continuing to pursue the arts in her future endeavors.

Some of her work is featured on her Instagram account: @bygloster

Photo Booth Fun!

During Discover Warren’s Spring Stroll

Sunday May 3rd - 1pm-4pm

The Collaborative Lab & Gallery, 508 Main Street, Warren

We’re at it again! Swing by during Warren Spring Stroll and get up to 5 images of yourself and/or a pet by professional photographer, Dennis Lynch. One subject starts at only $15. 

Who: Humans, pets & inanimate objects.

Cost: $15 for 1 subject with 5 images, $20 for 2 subjects with 5 images. $25 for 3 subjects with 5 images with professional photographer, Dennis Lynch.

Images: All images will be edited and available within 3 days after the event to privately access online via Google Files. You’ll have 3 months to download the images.

How: Walk in, first come first serve!

YOUTH ARTIST OPENING

Abigail Gloster

April 9th,6-8pm

508 Main St. Warren RI

We’ll have light refreshments and nibbles.

Abigail is a senior Honors student at Somerset Berkley Regional High School.  She has varied artistic interests including illustrations, painting (acrylic, oil and watercolors), ceramics and photography but her main method of expression is through graphite pencil drawings.  Having displayed her drawing and even photography talent at a young age, she has expanded her skills over the past few years under the direction and guidance of her art teachers, earning her several art and photography awards and recognitions. 

Her subject matter is usually realistic captures of the human form including close ups of physical features to convey varying emotions, animals, especially a fondness for bears and fish, portraits of children and pets, pop culture characters and cartoons, along with sketches of everyday items, architecture and nature.  Her paintings are usually landscape watercolors, sea life and still life oil paintings.  Her digital photography captures these same images in varying degrees.

Along with her fraternal twin sister, she enjoys watching movies and TV, especially Sci-Fi, reading, going for walks in the woods, enjoying summer days fishing and at the beach, trying new foods and hanging out with friends gaming online.  She is a wonderful writer, enjoys literature and is teaching herself to play the acoustic guitar.

Family trips to Cape Cod and various museums provide some additional inspiration in her artwork and she is looking forward to pursuing her Fine Arts college degree this coming September in the Ocean State.

Her artwork is featured on her Instagram account: @a.bee.draws

Pints With Purpose

At The Guild

99 Water St. Warren RI

Join us on April 1st for the start of “Pints with Purpose” Fundraiser. For every “Arts & craft Beer”, we’ll receive $2 from the Guild. Stop by our table to chat, buy some art and drink some beer!

Felting Animal Portraits

with Hollis Hickerson

When: Sunday March 22nd

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: The Collaborative Lab, 508 Main Street, Warren

Cost $100(Sliding scale)

Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount

$100.00

In this next level needle felting workshop, creatives will learn the innovative techniquesthat are unique to Hollis’s fiber portrait practice. Students will first learn some basic drawing skills to map out their designs, plan a composition and learn about proportions and perspective.They will use that design as a guide and build up their portraits with Hollis’s felting techniques. Creatives will work with dyed and raw fibers and get the opportunity to work with Hollis’s powdered pigment palette to create an airbrush effect on their final piece. They will transform ananimal subject from a 2D photo to a 3D soft sculpture, painting with wool! This workshop values process over product. Hollis encourages anyone of any skill level to learn these techniques that can be mastered to create beautiful 3D soft sculptures!

Needle Felting experience encouraged, but not necessary and ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED. Students may also purchase tool and material sets from Hollis at the end of the workshop to continue felting at home.

Students are required to bring photo references of an animal or pet (Tip from Hollis: print out your reference to the size of the portrait you wish to create)

● Felting experience encouraged, but not necessary

● Guided felting lesson 

● Customizable creations

Sliding scale

Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount

YOUTH ARTIST OPENING

Lila Morrison

March 12th,6-8pm

508 Main St. Warren RI

We’ll have light refreshments and nibbles.

Hi there! My name is Lila and I am currently a junior at Attleboro High School. Growing up in a family of educators and creatives, capturing different stories and perspectives through digital photography is something that just makes sense to me. I first “discovered” this art form at NEIT Photography Pre-College Program in 2024 and have since then spent countless hours behind the viewfinder and in Lightroom honing the skills of light, color, and composition. Though I shoot a variety of subject matter, including portraiture, architecture, short films, and astrophotography, I enjoy photographing birds, wildlife, and nature most. After attending the Susquehanna University Photography Institute and being the first time recipient of their “Best In Show” award this past summer, I move forward with the continuous hope of growing as an artist and into my unique style. 

Behind the camera, I am an avid reader, writer, and movie buff with a passion for extending access to education and the arts. I am honored to be showing at The Collaborative and am forever grateful for this local outlet for the artistic community! 

Instagram: @lila_grace444

Website:  lilagracephotography.blogspot.com

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Wet Felting Bags

with Hollis Hickerson

Session 2

When: Sunday March 1st

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: The Collaborative Lab, 508 Main Street, Warren

Fiber Artist & Educator Hollis Hickerson as they lead a creative learning experience introducing wet felting techniques in this hands-on, four-hour workshop. Participants will explore the fundamentals of wet felting, transforming raw wool fibers into sturdy, functional fabric. By the end of the class, each student will craft their own handmade felt bag, learning skills such as fiber laying, water and soap application, wool fulling, and shaping the felt. Whether you’re new to felting or looking to expand your textile practice, this workshop offers a relaxed, creative environment to discover the meditative and transformative process of wet felting. All

materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary.

Bring an open mind, a bit of patience, and be prepared to get your hands wet as we journey through the rich textures and vibrant colors of wool.

Event Highlights:

● No experience necessary

● Guided felting lesson

● Customizable creations

Sliding scale

Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount

Wet Felting Bags

with Hollis Hickerson

TWO SESSIONS

When: Sunday Feb 22nd & March 1st

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: The Collaborative Lab, 508 Main Street, Warren

Cost: $100

Join Fiber Artist & Educator Hollis Hickerson as they lead a creative learning experience introducing wet felting techniques in this hands-on, four-hour workshop. Participants will explore the fundamentals of wet felting, transforming raw wool fibers into sturdy, functional fabric. By the end of the class, each student will craft their own handmade felt bag, learning skills such as fiber laying, water and soap application, wool fulling, and shaping the felt. Whether you’re new to felting or looking to expand your textile practice, this workshop offers a relaxed, creative environment to discover the meditative and transformative process of wet felting. All

materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary.

Bring an open mind, a bit of patience, and be prepared to get your hands wet as we journey through the rich textures and vibrant colors of wool.

Event Highlights:

● No experience necessary

● Guided felting lesson

● Customizable creations

$100 - Sliding scale

Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount

Sliding scale

Apply LAB25 at checkout for 25% discount
Apply LAB15 at checkout for 15% discount