February Mini Art Challenge!
Make 28 Tiny Art Pieces
in 28 Tiny Days!
In February 2026, join the Library Arts Center for a month of tiny, joyful art making. Participants of all ages and abilities, from kids to professional artists, are encouraged to join in this art challenge to create a tiny art piece each day of the shortest month of the year. No pressure, no perfection: just a daily practice of showing up, playing with color, and letting small works lead to big growth.
Newport Winter Carnival - "Boston" Tea Party
Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 4:00-5:00pm
Library Arts Center Gallery
New Sessions of Teen Art
Friday Afternoons, Jan. 23,30 and Feb. 6, 13, 20
3:30-6:00pm
Library Arts Center Studio
Instructor: Heidi Lorenz | Ages 13+
*Scholarships are available.
In this five-class series, teens will build a foundation in drawing while developing their own creative voice. Through guided lessons in line, shape, value, texture, composition, and simple perspective, students learn to see like artists and translate what they see to the page with confidence.
Each class includes a short warm-up to build skills, a clear, structured main project, and a choice-based prompt period where students can explore their own ideas. Sessions end with supportive group sharing to encourage reflection, constructive feedback, and a sense of creative community. All levels are welcome—beginners will feel supported, and more experienced teens will be challenged to deepen their practice. *Pre–registration is required.
Art Trip! Expressions of Scotland - FULLY BOOKED!
The Fusion of Art, Word, and Lens
Library Arts Center Art Trip | April 30 – May 9, 2026
*Workshop Dates: May 1st-8th.
**This trip is fully booked, but please email us if you would like be added to the waiting list.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Scotland’s captivating landscape with Heidi Lorenz as your personal artist tour guide. This adventure unfolds in the breathtaking beauty of Scotland, offering a new location for exploration each day. Whether you choose to paint vivid scenes, weave written narratives, or capture stunning photographs, each day presents new and enriching opportunity. Midweek, you may choose to appreciate the comforts of the hotel, or explore Edinburgh for a day of self-directed discovery, with the option to join Heidi for a guided experience. Whether painting, sketching, written word, or through a lens, this voyage will provide you with the inspiration for your own masterpiece moment, and unite us as creative explorers in the arts.
Music with Friends
for infants, toddlers & preschoolers
Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Richards Free Library Ballroom, 3rd Floor
with instructor Julie Love | $12 per family, per week (or special early-bird rate of $8 when you register in advance!)
Experience making music together in this class designed for babies through five year-olds and their caregivers. Music will come to life as everyone sings, dances, drums and claps, experimenting with voices, instruments and movement. *Pre–registration is required. Sign up online for specific weeks, or the whole series.
Creative Wellness: Sound Bath Series
guided by practitioner Beth Pollari
Upcoming Sessions: Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 8
Updated Location: Richards Free Library Ballroom
Immerse yourself in a transformative one-hour Sound Bath, designed to guide you on a journey of deep relaxation and inner peace in the gallery. The soothing melodies of the crystal harp, crystal singing bowls, and singing triangles will wash over you, allowing the tension and stress to melt away from your body and mind. The gentle vibrations will lull you into a state of profound relaxation, where you can let go of the day’s worries and embrace a sense of tranquility. *pre-registration is required.
Needle Felting Series
with artisan Jennifer Boyd
Explore the wonderful world of Needle Felting with this fantastic series of classes for beginner and intermediate felters. These welcoming and friendly classes will give the confidence to continue felting on your own.
Basket-Making Workshops with Ray Lagasse
The Library Arts Center is proud to offer these exceptional artisan basket-making workshops with artisan Ray Lagasse. Students will spend a day in the studio learning this traditional craft and will leave with a fabulous heirloom-quality basket to keep or give as a phenomenal gift. Workshops are typically offered monthly in the Arts Center studio.
Open Studio Art Group
Wednesday mornings,
9:30am-12:30pm
$8 for LAC members/$12 non-members.
Bring your own art supplies and paint alongside a delightful and supportive group of artists. Facilitator Heidi Lorenz will paint alongside all, but is available for light guidance and instruction if desired. This welcoming and friendly drop-in style group is available to artists of all styles and abilities!
Drop in–No pre-registration necessary.
Yoga Classes with Brianna
Friday Mornings| 8:30am All-Levels + Chair yoga 10:00am
Library Arts Center Gallery
Classes are designed for any student looking to practice yoga. Movement will be linked with breath (as offered by the Hatha and Kripalu traditions of yoga), as well as focus on alignment, and attention paid to honoring your own organic movement. Students can expect to practice both seated and standing poses as well as focus on balance and breath. Please bring your own mat and any props you would like.
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