10 Places to Get Creative in RI
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10 Places to Get Creative in RI
Still need a gift for someone on your list?
Here is our lineup of 10 places in Rhode Island where you can learn to make gifts by hand or surprise a friend with a new creative experience!
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTChoose from courses and workshops on jewelry making, pottery, and even creating a custom perfume at a local business in your area.
“Our custom perfume bar runs year round,” says Charna Ethier, Owner and Perfumer at Providence Perfume Company.
“You get to create your own custom, organic perfume and we list all the base and heart notes, right in front of you,” says Ethier. “The whole process takes 45 minutes and you get a mini perfume lesson as you create your scent and smell. everything along the way - we even record your special blend in our records so that you can recreate it when you return.”
Enjoy the season of giving by purchasing a course for the art lover or creative in your family and don’t be afraid to partake yourself - most of these courses still have openings to accommodate a group outing!
10 Places to Get Creative in RI
Providence Perfume Co.
301 Wickenden St, Providence, RI
Providence Perfume Company will help you create a signature scent with their custom perfume bar.
Learn about the origin of each scent and build your perfume from the base notes up!
You can also give this one-of-a-kind experience to the perfume lover in your family.
Photo: Providence Perfume Company
RISD Art Classes
345 South Main St., Providence, RI
Indulge in an art course taught at RISD School of Continuing Education this winter!
The top design school is currently taking enrollment for classes on sewing, product design, jewelry making, and glass blowing just to name a few!
A class can also make a great gift for the artist in your family.
Photo: RISD School of Continuing Education
Artists’ Exchange
50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI
Sign up now for Artists’ Exchange’s art classes for kids and adults.
Starting in January they will offer theatre, music and art classes ranging from ceramics to painting and clay working.
Photo: Artists' Exchange (teapot)
Blue Door Art Studio
1672 Cranston St., Cranston, RI
Blue Door Studio will be hosting a Winter Fest Paint Night at the Thirsty Beaver in Cranston December 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event is $35 per person and don’t forget to check out their website for more on local painting classes for you or your children.
Photo: Blue Door Art Studio
MudStone Studios
30 Cutler St, Warren, RI
Learn to make your own pottery and sculptures at MudStone Studios of Warren.
Instructors will teach you the basics of using a potter’s wheel to create your very own cups, bowls and even creatures!
And best of all, your creations make a perfect last-minute gift for your loved ones!
Photo: MudStone Studios
Chef Walter’s School
86 Atwells Avenue Providence Rhode Island
Learn to cook Italian cuisine from the best at Chef Walter’s Cooking School.
Sign up for one of their scheduled classes including their “Tour of Sicily” or take your office for a team building night!
Check out their classes for kids and teens too so the whole family can become master chefs!
Photo: Chef Walter's Cooking School
Muse Paintbar
117 N Main St, Providence, RI
Schedule a night of food, fun and wine at Muse Paintbar!
Get your friends and loved ones together for a night of creativity as Muse’s lead artists teach you how to create your very own masterpiece (and it makes a great gift idea).
Check out their site for kid-friendly family nights.
Photo: Muse Paintbar
Knit One Quilt Too
10 Anoka Ave, Barrington, RI
Knit One Quilt Too offers a weekly “Community Knit” every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon for those looking to relax and meet fellow knitters.
They also offer classes on needlepoint, weaving and crocheting for beginners and those looking to perfect their craft of choice!
Photo: Knit One Quilt Too
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
Learn to make jewelry for yourself or a friend this holiday with Newport Art Museum’s “Gift Making with Wire” course.
Students will learn to wire wrap at this workshop to create a handmade piece!
The museum also offers courses on digital photography, ceramics and more for the season - allowing you to choose your medium of creativity!
Photo: Newport Art Museum
Wickford Art Museum
36 Beach St., Wickford, RI
Wickford Art Museum invites members and non-members to open studio every Tuesday to come and create, and is now accepting registration for a “You Can Draw” course set for December 8.
Check back on their website to expand your skills with different artistic media this winter!
Photo: Wickford Art Museum
