Barbara paints in oils and in gouache. She loves the texture and fluidity of oil paints and the ease with which you can layer the paint. She says that although gouache is a water based paint and can be used in ways similar to watercolors, it is more opaque and can be layered as well. […]
Join us for a reception to welcome Barbara Levine and her art show entitled "Here and There" at the Bacon Free Library. Barbara paints in oils and in gouache. She learned to paint primarily "en plein air" in a New England impressionist tradition and she says that it has been a wonderful adventure for her. […]
Libraries across the Commonwealth are celebrating the freedom to read with a Statewide Read-In. Come together on the BFL lawn and read anything you want! All ages - kids and adults - are welcome. Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 6:00pm and enjoy apple cider and doughnuts while you read. This program will take place […]
Elizabeth Cohen is an artist in the Boston area, creating wheel-thrown and altered functional and sculptural work in porcelain, as well as mixed media with natural material such as wasp nest, mushroom spores and mulberry paper. Organic elements in nature, such as flowers, fruits, seeds, shells, and plants, inform her work. She explores cycles […]
Join us for a reception to welcome Elizabeth Cohen and her new art exhibit at Bacon Free Library, which will be on display from October 20 to December 13. Elizabeth Cohen is an artist in the Boston area, creating wheel-thrown and altered functional and sculptural work in porcelain, as well as mixed media with natural […]
Artist Ryan Black works out of his South Natick-based studio. His art features representational oil paintings along with some printmaking and drawing. While Ryan's work portrays a range of subjects, recently he is most associated with his atmospheric cityscapes, mainly featuring Boston. Ryan's work will be on display at the BFL from December 15th to […]
In a busy and chaotic world, sometimes we just need to slow down, relax, and take a few breaths and not worry about creating a product, but enjoying the process. Slow stitching is a mindful needlework process that focuses on intention and the joy of being in the present moment. Join us to learn about […]
This exhibit pairs the lush ocean landscapes of Carol Keefe with the true-to-life bird sculptures of Bobby Reeve. Visit the BFL to enjoy this nature-themed exhibit, and come to meet the artists during our opening reception on Tuesday, February 13th at 5:30pm. Carol Keefe Carol Keefe is a long-term artist member of the Artist […]
Join us for an art opening reception for artists Carol Keefe and Bobby Reeve, whose art will be featured at the BFL from February 8 - March 27. This is your chance to meet the artists and to enjoy their art. This reception is free and open to the public. Carol’s art, in her […]
The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will be bringing a variety of musical instruments to the Bacon for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. Please stop […]
Fabric artist Helen Bellomo is back by popular demand for another Slow Stitching class. In a busy and chaotic world, sometimes we just need to slow down and not worry about creating a product; instead we can enjoy the process. Slow stitching is a mindful needlework process that focuses on intention and the joy of […]
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