Rollstone Studios

First Thursday, February 4, Rollstone Studios presents a free artist demonstration from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Come in and meet “The Crazy Dog Lady”, Janice Queijo talk about her quilting art. Jan creates custom pet portraits as fabric quilts and has lots of tips, tricks and fun information about quilting. Jan exhibits extensively and has been featured in several publications including the Boston Globe. Meet Jan and other Resident Artists at Rollstone Studios for First Thursday. FREE 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 7, Central Mass. Womens Caucus for the Arts. Meeting, 12-1; Round Robin, 1:30-3:30

Feb. 16, 17, 18: School vacation Workshop on Book Printmaking. Open to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Limited spaces. Instructor: Leslie MacPhail. Call (978) 348-2781

First Thursday, March 4, FREE Artist Demonstration from 5- 7:30. Meet the Rollstone Resident Artists.

Sunday, March 21, Reception for “1984” — FREE. 4 pm
Rollstone Studios regularly offers extended hours when Fitchburg’s own Stratton Players perform. To purchase tickets to the show ($12) call 978-345-6066 or visit strattonplayers.com. The reception is FREE and follows the performance.

December 2009
Off The Wall

Through December 2009
Contain Yourself, a unique exhibition of boxes, bowls, handbags and more

First Thursday November 5
Artist demonstration and live music
Contain Yourself exhibition, Nov 5 - Dec 31
Sally Cragin workshop on making purses out of upholstery

First Thursday December 3
Artist demonstration and live music
Holiday Marketplace

September-October 2009, Feline, Canine, All Mine, a juried art exhibition of “pet-themed” art

September 2009, I Found My Father, a multi-media exhibition by Kirsti Eskola Eckert

First Thursday Sep 3 Artists Reception for Feline, Canine, All Mine FREE 5-7pm
Pet portraits by Reverend Blamo
pet-related items on sale
Animal Translations, by “pet whisperer” Maureen Harmonay in person
Pending: Charcoal portraits of owner and pet; registration required.

Friday, September 11, 7 pm, Open Reading for Button Magazine FREE
Hosted by Sally Cragin, Button Magazine debuts a new chapbook of short verse called “Wicked Little Poems,” all individually artist-embellished. Featured reader Romayne Dawnay Timms will be preceded by an open reading. Area writers and poets are encouraged to sign up at 7 pm.

Monday, September 21, 5-8 pm “ARTS A Blaze” Wall of Art at Destare
Join the fun and purchase an 8 x 10 original work of art for $40! Choose the art that speaks to You from a huge Wall of Art. Proceeds to benefit the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance

First Thursday October 1
Live Music FREE – Cornerstone Performing Group 6 – 7:30 pm
FREE live music

July 25, Sat., Noon-2 pm Craft Klatch with Sally Cragin FREE
Bring your current craft project with you (knitting, paper, painting, etc) and use the Rollstone studio space.

July 23, Thurs, 11:30-2:30. Artist Trading Card Workshop
Workshop run by Louise Hammerman. Sponsored by the Central Massachusetts Womens’ Caucus for the Arts.

June 2009 Visions of Egypt exhibition: Photojournalist Margaret Smith curates an exhibition of contemporary Egyptian photographs and artifacts. Themes range from Oriental dancing and folk culture to ancient antiquities. Exhibit on view during regular gallery hours through June 30.

Sunday, June 28, Wheels of Dreams workshop.
Workshop run by Anne Giancola & Reverend BLAMO for ages 15-up. Design and create bicycle-related sculpture for display at Rollstone Studios for Civic Days 2009, just in time for the Longsjo Bike Race. Contact Anne Giancola (978) 582-9741 for more details.

July 3 Civic Days Block Party 2009 FREE
Wheels of Dreams exhibit
FCA-sponsored table
5:30 pm FREE Button Box Shadow Theatre debuts a short puppetplay for children, “Jack and the Beanstalk”
6 pm FREE Longsjo storytelling with Janet Cragin
Extended gallery hours 5-8pm
Free live music with Dali
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Saturday, June 20, Wheels of Dreams Workshop.
Workshop run by Camilo Neves for children ages 8-14. Decorate bicycles with paint, paper ribbons and COLOR. Participate in Civic Days Bicycle parade in July on your “Scraper Bike Special.” Contact Camilo Neves at (978) 877 1740 for details.

Sunday, June 7, Reception for Dr. Cook’s Garden — FREE. 4 pm
Rollstone Studios regularly offers extended hours when Fitchburg’s own Stratton Players perform. To purchase tickets to the show ($12) call 978-345-6066 or visit strattonplayers.com. The reception is FREE and follows the performance.

Sunday, June 14, 11-3pm Reception for Fitchburg Community Arts Display
Sponsored by Fitchburg Public Schools and After School Programs

First Thursday, June 4, Visions of Egypt exhibition opening,6:30-8:00pm

Photojournalist Margaret Smith curates an exhibition of contemporary Egyptian photographs and artifacts. Exhibit on view during regular gallery hours through June 30.

FREE live music at Rollstone — Dr. B & the Homemade Band,4:30-6:00 pm

Exhibitions, April 2 - May 30, 2009

• All That Glitters: New Jewelry and Adornments, Studio and consignment artists present new bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and other adornments using precious stones and metal, fused glass, pearls, textiles and other materials.
• Victor Dupuis, Cloud Series
• NCCES Student Art Exhibit

Thursday, May 21, 3-5 pm – Opening Reception, NCCES Senior Showcase Art Exhibit by graduating seniors from North Central Charter Essential School. Exhibit on view during regular gallery hours through May 31.

Sunday, May 24, 1-3pm – Card making workshop with Betsy Dionne. Learn some in-depth techniques for making cards, bags, folders and other paper-crafts. $12.00

First Thursday, May 7, 4 to 8 pm – FREE

• Card-making demonstration by Betsy Dionne– FREE 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Paper artist Betsy Dionne creates unique layered paper designs for cards, bags, folders, boxes and other papercrafts. Learn some new techniques in a FREE demonstration.
• H.M. Francis Talk and Tour Walking tour 5:30 – 6:30; panel discussion at 6:45

First Thursday, April 2, 4 to 8 pm – FREE

• “All That Glitters: New Jewelry and Adornments” exhibition reception (April 2 - May 30)
  Studio and consignment artists present new bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and other adornments using precious stones and metal, fused glass, pearls, textiles and other materials.
• Victor Dupuis “Cloud Series” – Exhibit FREE
• NCCES Student Art Exhibit
• Live Music FREE – Cornerstone Performing Group 6 – 7:30 pm

Earth Day Cosmetics Workshop with Diane Cintron, Sunday, April 19, 1 to 4 pm
Diane Cintron of Soapy Green led an organic soap making workshop for children age 8 and up, teens and adults.

Beading Workshop by resident glass artist Ema Kilroy, Saturday, March 21, 1 pm, Learn to make a set of earrings and bracelet. Students can purchase jewelry kit containing all components (sterling silver findings, beads, clasps and accessories) for $25 that day.

Teaching American History Group, Walking tour Saturday, March 28, 2 pm

Reception for Neil Simon’s “Prisoner of Second Avenue”, Sunday, March 29, 4 pm
Rollstone Studios regularly offers extended hours when Fitchburg’s own Stratton Players perform.

My Funny Valentine exhibition, Feb 5 to Feb 28, 2009

First Thursday, March 5, 2009
Spinning Demonstration and reading by children’s book author Emily Chetkowski (4:30 to 6 pm). See Emily spin wool (and poodle hair!) on her old-fashioned spinning wheel, and have a turn making your own thread! Live music by pianist and harpsichordist Brenda Caldwell.

Civic Engagement Seminar, March 7, 2009.
Learn about the boards and commissions in the city of Fitchburg and volunteer opportunities, from Airport Commission to Zoning Board of Appeals.

My Inspiration, exhibition curated by Sally Cragin
Nov 11, 2008 - Jan 10, 2009

Let’s Celebrate, a student art show

Student Art Show, June 5 - June 13, 2008
featuring selected artworks of students at Reingold, South Street, Memorial, BF Brown and Academy Community Pilot Schools. Download Poster (pdf)