5-15-2026 4:19am

Studio B Art Gallery Announces NEW Opportunities to Create & Showcase Art

Lesley Misko Editor

by Jane Stahl

Studio B Art Gallery's schedule of workshops, activities, and opportunities to be creative and have fun with friends is filling up. Workshops include collage-making, painting, working with clay, and writing projects for young writers.

As additional opportunities are offered later in the summer, find them on www.studiobbb.org and Studio B Art Gallery on Facebook. Register and pay on Studio B's website www.studiobbb.org at the "Support the Arts" button.

Note: In addition to the workshops, Studio B's open hours are being extended for the summer beginning June 1 through August 31. Stop by Thursdays through Sundays 12-4 p.m.

On May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Deb Zaharchuk is hosting an Artist Trading Cards workshop. All materials provided.

May 30 and 31: "Twisted": Deb has put out a Call to Artists to submit small works for a contest during the annual Philadelphia Ave Street Fair to be held June 6, 2026. Drop-off of art on May 31 and 31 between 12-4.

On June 6, during Berks Mont Business Association's Philadelphia Avenue Street fair, Studio B is running a contest asking folks to vote for their favorite piece of "Twisted" art. the art--submitted especially for this event--will be on display inside the studio where voting and the silent auction will take place. While there, folks can enjoy the sculptures and fiber art of 16 local artists and check on the progress of "Ruby Roadtrip, " Camping World's Bear Fever bear being created by artist Bob Hakun.

On June 12, during Adriene Zapien's Old Soul Stroll, handfuls of "new souls" will welcome "strollers" to the studio to introduce themselves. For example, Diane O'Sullivan will have answers to any questions about the Bear Fever project. Her booklet--Bear Fever: It's Catching, Chapter One, released August 2025, will be available for purchase. While there, other members and workshop hosts will share information or examples about their upcoming workshops.

On June 13, Sunny Finley hosts Second Saturday--a time for creating nature art with 1st--6th graders from 9:30- 10:40 a.m.

On June 17, Sara Bates begins "Open Pages" from 12-2 p.m in the first of five Wednesday workshops for young writers. Sara is hoping that Studio B becomes the creative writing space for students, grades 6-12.

On June 19, from 5:30-7:30, Deb Zaharchuk hosts her third "Art & Apps" Open Craft Night followed by dinner at Other Farm. Deb welcomes participants to bring their own craft project to work on or participate in a project with her and enjoy appetizers and one another's company before dinner at Other Farm with a 20% off coupon.

On Saturday, June 20, from 6-7:30 p.m, Sunny Finley is hosting time to play with clay in a textured tile workshop.

On June 26, from 5-7 p.m., "In Service," the studio's summer project, begins with an art exhibit featuring the work of area artists in all styles and mediums. The exhibit opening kicks off an array of projects throughout the summer offered by businesses, organizations, and individuals showcasing the many stories of times when someone helped us or when we provided some kind of service to another.

On June 27, Deb Zaharchuk offers "Junk Journals 2." Bring your own to work on or begin one at the workshop.

On June 28, a writers are invited to a Writers' Reception to share the poetry and prose they created for the "In Service" project to be featured in The Boyertown Area Expression digital news site.

Our audience in 2024 shared their work and their current projects with other writers and members of the community.

On July 10, Sunny Finley provides another day to play with clay in "Beads, Buttons, and Magnets" as part of her workshop series "Clay & Connection."