Free Workshop Tour: From Sketch to Finished Piece Whaling City Masterworks

Go behind the scenes at Whaling City Masterworks! Tour our creative workshop and discover how we turn ideas into finished works of art. Take a Look Inside Our Workshop! Ever wonder how a simple sketch becomes a finished piece of art? Join us at Whaling City Masterworks for a FREE behind-the-scenes tour of our creative workshop! Located inside the historic Kilburn Mill in New Bedford, our workshop is where imagination meets craftsmanship. From custom wooden signs and wall art to furniture, murals, and one-of-a-kind creations, there's always something in the works! What You'll Experience During this guided tour, we'll walk you through our creative space and introduce you to the tools, techniques, and processes we use to bring our ideas to life. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how we: • Design: Turn sketches and ideas into digital artwork. • Carve: Use our CNC router to transform designs into wooden creations. • Paint: Add color, detail, and personality by hand. • Finish: Sand, stain, and seal our pieces for their final appearance. You'll also see examples of our finished artwork, explore projects in progress, and have the opportunity to ask questions about our creative process. Want to Get Hands-On? Try Our CNC 101 Workshop! This free tour is a great introduction to what we do, but if you're interested in learning more, we also offer a separate CNC 101: From Sketch to Finished Piece workshop! Our CNC 101 workshop takes a more in-depth look at the entire process, from designing and programming our CNC router to carving, sanding, painting, and finishing. Participants will also have the opportunity to hand-paint their own wooden creation! Because we apply a protective polyurethane finish to each completed project, your finished piece will be available for pickup approximately one week after the workshop, allowing time for the protective coating to properly cure. Event Details Location: Whaling City Masterworks Kilburn Mill – Purple Sector, S1-1 127 West Rodney French Boulevard New Bedford, MA Admission: FREE! All ages and experience levels are welcome! Whether you're an artist, maker, woodworking enthusiast, or simply curious about what happens behind our workshop doors, we'd love to show you around! Come explore our creative space, learn something new, and discover the craftsmanship behind every piece we make. From idea to design, carve to paint, and finish — come see how we make it!