The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
Students will learn how to use dotting tools as well as learning dotting techniques. Students will also learn about the kind of paint to use and finding inspirational ideas to paint on their rocks using the dotting techniques. Gretchen has been painting rocks for the last 10 years leaning and […]
Join this weekly drawing class for adults! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw from life, and try fun exercises to help us relax and have fun. $25 per class All materials are included […]
Professional watercolor artist Gretchen Holesovsky is offering a three hour watercolor class. She will teach watercolor basics and lead the class in a simple painting. You will learn about color and color mixing and some simple techniques to enhance a painting. Everyone will leave with knowledge of the medium and […]
Join this weekly drawing class for adults! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw from life, and try fun exercises to help us relax and have fun. $25 per class All materials are included […]
This hands-on make-and-take workshop will combine art appreciation with practice of techniques as we "mimic the masters" by looking closely at Piet Mondrian's later abstract work. Participants will learn about some of the concepts and ideas behind his body of work then get the chance to practice them, using acrylic […]
Kick off your Saturday morning with this energetic art class using anything except brushes! Students will create a painting with any kind of durable and safe materials allowing their minds to explore the elements of art. All materials are included, and paint-safe clothes should be worn.
Join this 1 week printmaking class for teens! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw our designs, make patterns, and different ways to make prints using the Artery's Fox 2000 etching press. $200 All […]
Join this weekly drawing class for adults! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw from life, and try fun exercises to help us relax and have fun. $25 per class All materials are included […]
Join this 1 week printmaking class for teens! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw our designs, make patterns, and different ways to make prints using the Artery's Fox 2000 etching press. $200 All […]
Join this 1 week printmaking class for teens! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw our designs, make patterns, and different ways to make prints using the Artery's Fox 2000 etching press. $200 All […]
Join this 1 week printmaking class for teens! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw our designs, make patterns, and different ways to make prints using the Artery's Fox 2000 etching press. $200 All […]
Join this 1 week printmaking class for teens! No experience is necessary, so all skill levels are welcome. We'll go over good tools and materials to use, different ways to draw our designs, make patterns, and different ways to make prints using the Artery's Fox 2000 etching press. $200 All […]
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule.
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.