One night, a collection of languages met a group of objects and they decided to share a cigarette over a drink. Complementing objects was easy enough for language, who found its partner so very real and touchable. Objects was mostly quiet, not finding much to say about itself, at least nothing equal to the photographs and poetry and sculpture language seemed so content and able to lavish upon it. When they made love, something was born, but soon enough it was on the lam. We are an artist collect …

I'd love to gather with other artists to create ATCs, share techniques, share conversation, create a sense of community, and nurture each others' creativity. I propose meeting once a month in my studio at IOM. If you're interested in joining this group, please get in touch with me.

SoulCollage® is a creative practice, much like journaling. By making your own personal, unique set of cards, you will explore and express your deepest self. It is an intuitive path to deep, inner healing and transformation. You will fall in love with your cards...everyone does! They will surprise you and inform you about your life. Open to everyone, no artistic experience is required.  Materials are included.

Join other local artists in working on all kinds of art. We began as a group focused on Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are small (3.5- x 2.5-inch) works of original art. We're now an "ATCs+" group, meaning that our activities are open to people working on other art and craft projects, such as altered books, art journals, greeting cards, etc. (See "About Us" for much more detail.) Our group is open to adult artists and craftspeople at all experience levels. Our current members range from prof …

The RI Area Art Right Now! is a group of artists who meet monthly on the second Tuesday to motivate each other. We accomplish this by sharing new, original art created on a theme chosen from members' suggestions. We believe serious art can emanate from a light heart. To this end, we offer only supportive comments and try to have fun and engaging activities at each meeting. Artists working in any media and of all skill levels are invited to join. All you need is a desire to participate and create …

For those who like a hip, modern take on crafts, whether it's knitting, scrapbooking, ceramics, polymer clay, home decorating, sewing, jewelry making, paper crafts, altered arts, assemblage/collage, needlepoint, soapmaking, crochet, purse/bag making, decoupage, screenprinting T-shirts, or any kind of Do It Yourself project. Bring a project in progress to meetups or learn some basics from others about their craft. Get ideas on making your own gifts for holidays. Every level of ability welcome. Yo …