Past Events

Join me as we celebrate Saint Michael’s Community with an afternoon of painting this beautiful Nativity scene.  I will lead you through every simple step in a relaxed and fun way!  You will have a chance to display your creation at the up coming Creche weekend in December.

Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 2:15 - 4:45 pm
Location: Saint Michael’s Parish, 543 Bridge St, Lowell, MA

Snacks Provided
$40 per person

To register, please contact Gail Jaskal at the Rectory at 978-328-2531 or [email protected]. Class is limited to the first 15 who register and pay. After registering with Gail, bring youcash or check made out to "Claire Gagnon" at the event. Price includes all materials.

No prior experience needed.  Beginners and intermediate welcome. I promise it will be fun and relaxing!

Feel me to contact me with questions at 617-901-3873 or [email protected].

Don't Despair! Paint with Claire!

Shadows & Light

The Brush Art Gallery & Studio artists invite you to experience our individual creative approaches in our “Shadows & Light” theme exhibit at the 44th Annual Brush Studio Artist Show, Saturday September 19 to Sunday November 1, 2026.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday September 19 to Sunday November 1, 2026.

Reception: Saturday, September 26^th, from 2 to 4 pm.  Free

Artist Talk: to be determined.

Late Afternoon, Lowell 2017

Photograph by Paul Richardson

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm

Sunday 12 to 4 pm

Monday closed

These 10 artists are exploring the layered and personal meaning of the theme  “Shadows & Light” through distinct lens, ranging from the natural world, heritage and culture, the start of their craft, and existence of self in this world. Come to the Brush Art Gallery & Studios to envelop yourself in our “Shadows and Light”. 

Brush Studio Artists:

Amber Hurley, Fiber Artist

Chrissy Theo Hungate, Sculptor, & Painter

Claire Gagnon, Painter

Jalix Delacruz, Painter

Jenny Day, Quilter

Kellie Weeks, Painter

Lolita Demers, Ceramics

Paul Richardson, Photographer

Penny Cox, Jeweler

Will Winslow, Painter, Designer, & Illustrator

Location:

The Brush Art Gallery & Studios

256 Market St, Lowell, MA 01852

Phone: 978-459-7819

www.thebrush.org

Note: Ask for a parking validation at the Brush checkout desk when you park in the HCID Parking Garage.

Fall Classes for Adults

Registration Open! 

Watercolor Class, Wednesday 10/7 to 11/11, 7-9 pm,

$228

Drop-in $45

Acrylic Class

Thursday 9/24 to 11/12, 1-3 pm,

$304

Drop-in $45

Drawing Class

Friday 9/25 to 11/6, 2-4 pm,

$266

Drop-in $45

Creating a Series - Painting & Drawing Workshops (Anything Goes)

Saturday 10/3, 2 to 5 pm, $60

Saturday 10/24, 1 to 4 pm, $60

Saturday 11/7, 1 to 4 pm, $60

Sign up for all 3 Saturdays $170

Registration open!

Click here for more information and to register. 

Summer Classes
Creating a Series

Registration Open!

Creating a Series - Painting & Drawing Classes (Thursday - Landscape)

Thursday 7/30 to 8/27 (5 weeks - 10 hours), 1 to 3 pm,

$150 (20% off regular price)

$40 to Drop-in one class

Creating a Series - Painting & Drawing Classes (Friday - Still Life-Portrait)

Friday 7/31 to 8/28 (5 weeks - 10 hours), 2 to 4 pm,

$150 (20% off regular price)

$40 to Drop-in one class

Creating a Series - Painting & Drawing Workshops (Saturday - Anything Goes) - Updated

Saturday 8/1, 8/15, & 8/29 (3 Saturdays - 9 hours), 1 to 4 pm,

$135 (20% off regular price)

$55 to Drop-in one class

Registration open!

Click here for more information and to register. 

This wonderful group exhibit by 6 of the Brush Studio Artists in various medium takes place in Worcester from June 28 to August 27, 2026.  It displays more than 50 fantastic artworks.

Flora, Fauna, & Other Figures Group Exhibit

From Sunday June 28, 2026

To Thursday August 27, 2026

Opening Reception

Sunday July 19,

From 2 to 4 pm

Location:

BriarWood Community

65 Briarwood Circle

Worcester, MA

Brush Studio Artists in this Exhibit:

Donna Berger, Painter

Lolita Demers, Ceramist

Chrissy Theo Hungate, Painter

Kellie Weeks, Mixed Media

Will Winslow, Painter

Claire Gagnon, Painter

Spring Art Class Schedule
For Adults

Registration open!

Watercolor Classes on Wednesday

Wednesday 4/1 to 5/13 (7 weeks), from 7 to 9 pm, $266

Wednesday 5/27 to 6/24 (5 weeks), from 7 to 9 pm, $190

Sign up for both classes and save $18.

Acrylic Painting Class

Thursday 4/2 to 5/14 (7 weeks), from 1 to 3 pm, $266

Thursday 5/28 to 6/25 (5 weeks), from 1 to 3 pm, $190

Sign up for both and save $18.

Drawing Classes

Friday 4/10 to 5/15 (6 weeks), from 2 to 4 pm, $228

Friday 5/29 to 6/19 (4 weeks), 2 to 4 pm, $152

Sign up for both and save $15.

Registration open!

For more information and to register, click here.

Or Contact Claire at 617-901-3873 or at [email protected]. 

FREE Art Classes for Kids at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios

Where:

Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA

GPS: HCID Parking Garage, Lowell, MA

Join one of these exciting art classes for children at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios.  These will be fun and exciting classes where students can let their imagination run free.  Take your unique artwork home!

Registration Required!  See below.

Free Print Making and Mixed Media Class (age 10+)

Saturday 2/14, from 10 am to noon

Age: 10 and up (maximum 5 children)

Teacher: Kellie Weeks

Kellie Weeks will teach how to use additive and subtractive methods using ink on plexiglass to obtain an image using a professional printer’s press.  Once the print is pulled from the press, the image can then be altered by using mixed media methods to create a final product.  The result will be black and white with possible color enhancement.  Age 10 and up, max 5 students. Registration required due to limited space.  See below how to register.

Free Hearts and Heart Creatures in Clay Class (age 8+)

Saturday 2/14, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm

Age: 8 and up (maximum 10 children)

Teacher: Lolita Demers

Free class with Lolita Demers, teacher of 47 years.  Self-hard clay will be used so the project will be make and take.  Heart pouches and creatures with hearts (real or fantasy creatures can be formed).  Time allowing, paint will be applied to give the work color.  Students should bring an apron; clay and paint are messy.  Looking forward to seeing you there. Age 8 and up, max 10 students. Registration required due to limited space.  See below how to register.

Free Full Moon Acrylic Painting Class (age 8+)

Saturday 2/14, from 1 to 3 pm

Age: 8 and up (maximum 8 children)

Teacher: Claire Gagnon

Under the guidance of dynamic teacher Claire Gagnon, students will create their own full moon painting.  Using a palette knife and acrylic paints, Claire will walk the students step by step, explaining how to mix the colors and apply it on the canvas to create colorful full moon design.  No prior experience needed.  All supplies will be provided. Age 8 and up, max 8 students. Registration required due to limited space.  See below how to register.

Free Felt Food Making Class (age 10+)

Thursday 2/19, from 1 to 3 pm

Age: 10 and up (maximum 5 children)

Teacher: Amber Hurley

Using felt, Amber Hurley we teach how to create different types of food: pizza, sandwiches, salads, fries, burgers, etc.  Age 10 and up, Age 8 and up, max 5 students. Registration required due to limited space.

*Warning: This craft requires the use of hot glue guns, which requires proper care and safety awareness.  Students will be provided with heat resistant gloves to wear during class.  Safety tips and teacher assistance will also be provided, but users and parents should be advised of possible incidents.  If your child cannot use this tool, the teacher will for them.  We recommend your child be aware and capable of using this resource on their own.

Registration Required for all above classes:

Registration required due to space limitation. Contact Claire Gagnon at [email protected] or by phone at 617-901-3873 to register. To register, provide the following information to Claire Gagnon:

• Student name & age
• Parent name
• Parent email
• Parent phone number
• Class name and time #1
• Class name and time #2 (optional)
• Class name and time #3 (optional)

If you have not pre-registered, you can still drop-in, but there are no guarantees that there will be room to attend the class.

Parking:

HCID Parking Garage.  GPS: HCID Parking Garage, Lowell, MA 01852 (after parking, head for the flagpole near the opening in the large mill building, go down the steps, and the Brush will be on your right).  Ask for a parking voucher to pay for your parking at the HCID garage.

Don't Despair! Paint with Claire!

Winter Art Class Schedule
For Adults

Registration open!

Watercolor Classes Wednesday

Wednesday 2/4 to 3/18 (7 weeks) - snow date 3/25, from 7 to 9 pm, $266

NEW Watercolor Classes Thursday

Thursday 2/5 to 3/19 (7 weeks) - snow date 3/26, from 6 to 8 pm, $2266

Acrylic Painting Class

Thursday 1/29 to 3/19 (8 weeks) - snow date 3/26, from 1 to 3 pm, $304

Drawing Classes

Friday 2/6 to 3/13 (6 weeks) - snow date 3/20, from 2 to 4 pm, $228

Registration open!

Feel free to contact Claire at [email protected] or call at 617-901-3873 (cell). 

Click here for more information and to register.

Brush Art Gallery & Studios
Holiday Events @ the Brush

Sugar & Spice and Festival of Wreaths

Saturday November 29, 11 am to 5 pm

Start the season with homemade cookies! 

Buy raffle tickets to bring home a one of a kind wreath and support the Brush!

Soup & Shop

Friday December 12, 11 am to 2 pm

Browse the gallery at lunchtime and enjoy complementary soup selection!

Holiday Member Exhibit Reception

Saturday December 13, 2 to 4 pm

The Holiday Member Exhibit runs until December 24, 2025.

Gallery hours: 

Tu-Sa, 11-4

Su, 12-4

Mo, closed

For information about these events, go to https://www.thebrush.org/.

Don't Despair! Paint with Claire!

CANCELLED - Yarn Halloween Classes (Age 8 to 14)
With Teacher Amber Hurley

Saturday, October 11, 18, & 25, 2025 

From 1 to 3 pm