Pyrography on Wooden Spoons (Wood Burning)

Eileen Riley is a life-long student of the arts. Growing up in rural, Westport, Massachusetts, Eileen's backyard became her inspiration. The ocean, wooded retreats, farmland, and suburbia acted as a springboard for her past and current work. From an early age she wanted to become an artist and took advanced art classes at the local university when she was twelve. This gave her the confidence she needed to succeed in her dream.

She went to the University of Massachusetts to study fine art with a concentration in sculpture. After college she spent time as a potter and artist mentor. She then settled into a five-year position as an art teacher at Bishop Stang High School. There she taught three- dimensional design, photography and drawing and painting. She also created set designs for the school’s drama and administration departments. Ms. Riley continues to develop her craft and shows her work regularly at art galleries in New Bedford and Fall River, Massachusetts,

and the surrounding areas. She also does commissioned work of various kinds. She

submerges herself in art, teaching private lessons and continuing to study art by taking

classes and staying current in art by visiting a vast number of galleries and art museums

wherever she goes, for inspiration. Eileen is currently researching art residencies in the

United States.

A materials fee of $10 will be collected at the start of the workshop.  It includes the provision and use of the following items:

Surrealism

Pointed Scissors, Exacto knives, Cutting Mat, Magazines, Modge Podge, Jars For Water, Glue Brushes, Collage Books, 8x10 canvases, Paint, Paint Brushes, Fabric, Threads, Printer, Patterned And Solid Color Papers and images

Have your GPS take you to 101 West Rodney French Blvd. in New Bedford.  Once there, please park on the end of the building AWAY from the main entrance.  You'll see an ORANGE door that says Mattress Handup...enter there and go up the stairs.  At the top of the stairs...follow small yellow signs for NBACE.  We're right around the corner behind the mural  !!