CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All events & workshops are held in the Shared Studio at 165 E Main Street, North Adams MA unless otherwise stated
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Visit the Common Folk booth at North Adams Pride (June 12th, 5 - 9 pm) and Pittsfield Pride (June 20th, 11 am - 4 pm)!
North Adams Pride - Sober Afterparty
June 12th, 8 - 10 pm
Come by the studios to wind down after North Adams Pride with refreshing mocktails, relaxing music, and good company!
RECURRING EVENTS:
WRITER’S JAM
Every Monday, 5 - 7 pm
Prose, poetry, everything in between! If you can think of it, we’re writing it! Get feedback and writing prompts, brainstorm in a group, or simply write alongside other writers in a relaxed, judgement-free environment.
Free and open to the public!
NORTH ADAMS DRAWS - Every Thursday 10am-12:30pm
(starting June 18th)
North Adams Draws uninstructed drop-in studio session welcomes artists of every skill level from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. Practice capturing likeness, proportions, and dramatic lighting at your own pace. No formal instruction or critique is provided, offering a completely pressure-free environment to develop your personal style.
Artists must bring their own sketching materials and paper. Graphite pencils, charcoal, conté crayons, colored pencils, ballpoint pens, and mess-free sketchbooks will work best. No oils!
Per Session Cost:
$15 - Members
$20 - Non Members
Please RSVP to NorthAdamsDraws@gmail.com
COMMON CRAFT NIGHT
Every Friday, 6 - 8 pm
All are welcome to join fellow crafters for art-making in our shared space. Bring your own project to work on and chat with friends and fellow artists.
Free and open to the public!
Check out Facebook Events as well!
VISIT OUR NEIGHBORS:
The following events and business listings have either incubated at Common Folk before starting on their own, or have collaborated on projects with us in the past. Support local arts, entertainment and small business owners! Check out their websites and socials for special events and offerings.
Steeple City Social | 5 Eagle St.
Bear & Bee Bookshop | 28 Holden St.
The Plant Connector | 73 Main St.
Savvy Hive | 53 Main St. and Online Shop
MCLA Gallery 51 | 51 Main St.
Future Lab[s] | 43 Eagle St.
Gravity Gallery | 44 Eagle St.
Installation Space | 49 Eagle St.
Gallery North | 9 Eagle St.
PAST EVENTS:
A brief overview of past offerings. If you would like to see any of these workshops or events return, email programs@commonfolk.org, or let us know on social media!
Screen printing (coming soon to the shared studios!)
Visible mending
Zine making
Mud dyeing
Record painting
Open mic night
Button making
Needle felting
Upcycled jewelry
Ornament making
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Directed by Meg Kemble & Adapted by Gary Meitrott