Art Events in Bristol

Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Join Lidia in this easy, magical, and...

Get a sneak peek at the glorious display of floral arrangements and specimens in the Visitors Center and throughout the Manor. This is an opportunity to see the freshly judged stems and arrangements in the manor at their best, as well as an opportunity to see the grounds at the height of Daffodil Days at a time usually closed to the public! Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’ouevres from The Kitchen at Blithewold and signature cocktails.

Create your own wooden spoon out of native hardwoods! Steve Emma has been making spoons for as long as he can remember, using found branches and reclaimed wood to create beautiful and useful pieces of art. Wood collected at Blithewold will be available, or you may bring a special piece. Please bring small wood chisels, work gloves, safety glasses, and a sense of humor! If you don’t have chisels, some will be available to borrow. No carving experience is necessary.

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner/intermediate six-class series. Learn the basics of using watercolor tools, color, composition, and paint applications as you work with new techniques and develop your inner talent. Individualized instruction will guide each student in creating beautiful watercolor paintings.

Discover the expressive power of charcoal in this plein air workshop, guided by Connecticut artist Christina Biroscak. You’ll explore bold, gestural mark-making to capture the essence of the landscape’s light, forms, and movement. Explore additive and reductive approaches to charcoal, composition, and atmospheric depth while drawing directly from nature. This class includes short demos and plenty of hands-on sketching amid the Blithewold grounds and gardens. All levels—from adventurous beginners to seasoned artists—are welcome. This class embraces growth!