Salem Art Works

06/24/2026

Join us Saturday, July 11th!

Solargraphy is an alternative way to create a pinhole photograph that allows you to capture the movement of the sun in the sky. It's one of the most magical and fun photography experiences you can have! This workshop will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating your own.

Solargraphy is an alternative way to create a pinhole image that captures the sun in the sky over a long exposure time of multiple weeks.  Solargraphy is an alternative way to create a pinhole photograph that allows you to capture the movement of the sun in the sky. It's one of the mos

06/23/2026

Join us This SUNDAY at our first monthly Maker's Market!

06/20/2026

Gayle Fiato, Frank McGinn, and two of our Young Artist Residents finished unloading our wood-fired kiln this morning from last week's kiln firing, and the results are excellent!

Gayle is a ceramicist specializing in bonsai pots and has been firing here at SAW for many years now. Gayle is on the board of directors for SAW, and we are lucky to have her!

Read more about Gayle and her work here: https://longwoodgardens.org/blog/2026-06-17/where-craft-and-nature-converge

06/18/2026

Interested in Blacksmithing? Register now for a class this Saturday!

This one-day intro to blacksmithing workshop will teach you the basics of starting and managing a coal forge fire to achieve optimum working temperatures. Hammer and anvil use to perform the basic techniques of drawing out, tapering, hot cutting, upsetting, bending, and curling will be covered. Stud

06/04/2026

Join us for our Last Sunday Bazaar Maker's Market on June 28th!

06/02/2026

We've just had an opening for our upcoming July kiln firing; come join us!

The Flat Top Kiln was designed to provide a clearer understanding of the principles of wood firing, while still producing exceptional surfaces. The scale of the kiln allows for quicker firings and a closer relationship between the firer and the kiln.  In this instructor-led three-day kil

05/28/2026

29 Years of NBOSS!

NORTH BENNINGTON — The 29th annual North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS), has announced its selected artists for the 2026 exhibition season, marking one of the largest applicant pools in

05/19/2026

There's still time to sign up for our three-day blacksmithing workshop taught by Anna Koplik starting this Friday! Use code 20OFFTOOLS for 20% off during check out!

May 22-24, 2026 Come learn blacksmithing in an enthusiastic and inclusive environment! In this workshop, students will be shown how to heat up metal, swing a hammer at the anvil, and forge hot steel to create their own unique tools for the home. Projects will include functional items such as fir