The Art Loft in Fairhaven, which opened on 5/20/23, carries a traidtional art supplies and a mulititude of unique lines for artists. Submitted photos.
Press Release
Fairhaven welcomes a new and exciting business to the center of town. Art Loft, located at 7 Water Street, is owned and operated by local resident, Tena Collyer. Art Loft is a premier art supply boutique, offering a wide variety of traditional supplies along with a multitude of unique lines typically unavailable in the area, including Rosemary & Co. (artist brushes handmade in England), Trekell, Natural Pigments (oil and watercolors) and the full line of Chelsea Classical Studio solvents and mediums.
In the age of online shopping and large urban warehouse supply stores, Art Loft is a breath of fresh air to the artists, and art enthusiasts of southeastern Massachusetts.
Built in an antique shipyard “sail loft,” Art Loft was designed to inspire artists with its “England” meets “New England” vibe. In addition to a one stop shop for supplies, Art Loft’s space was designed to incorporate a wonderful “gallery” displaying and selling exquisite work by numerous local artists and artisans. Art Loft plans to promote these local “displaying’ artists and their work, and eventually will offer cross-promoted “Gallery Nights”, and artsy events.
And finally, Art Loft will be opening up a “Learning Studio” in the upstairs “loft” portion of the space beginning early-summer. The classes and creative workshops will encompass a multitude of mediums, techniques and learning styles. Classes will be offered for both adults and children who are eager to learn, or maybe just want to explore the world of art and “play.” To start, Art Loft will be offering a “Kid’s Summer Art Program” Tuesday–Friday morning all summer. The program was designed to introduce kids to art and creativity through a wide array of projects and lessons, something new and exciting every day! Additionally, the summer classes will be geared toward both the beginner and advanced artist.
Classes will include watercolor, introduction to oils, paint nights and calligraphy just to name a few. The spacious classroom (with an incredible view!) will be a great forum for both students and teachers alike! Class schedules will soon be posted on Art Loft’s website (www. artloftfairhaven.com), and classes will commence mid-June.
Please stop by to check out the shop, gallery and studio classroom. Retail Shop/Gallery hours are Tuesday–Friday 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–2 p.m. Please like “Art Loft” on Facebook and follow on Instagram @artloft.fairhaven for shop/gallery updates and class announcements.
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