Preserving traditional decorative arts and crafts for over 100 years.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING HCAC!
Thank you to our student and friend volunteers and community for making our Silent Chair Auction event a success!
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We have select chairs and an assortment of decorative pillows still available for purchase. Please view the photo gallery to learn more.
All proceeds benefit HCAC. For more information please contact admin@holyokecac.org.
Early New England chair with thrush seat. $40 (or best offer) Email admin@holyokecac.org
Sweet small Victorian rocker with beautiful natural hand caning on the seat and back. $50 (or best offer) Email admin@holyokecac.org.
1 for $25; 2 for $50 Email admin@holyokecac.org.
Early New England chair with thrush seat. $40 (or best offer) Email admin@holyokecac.org
WELCOME
At HCAC, we believe that creativity is the core of successful communities. For over 100 years, we've been empowering individuals to explore their artistic abilities through a diverse range of classes and workshops. As a current or future student, you're joining a community of creatives, dedicated to making a positive impact through the arts.
At Holyoke Creative Arts Center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction in the creative and industrial arts to adults. Based in West Springfield, Massachusetts, our students are primarily from Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties, We also attract students from Berkshire County, eastern Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York.
We are a non-profit organization with a passion for inspiring creativity through an array of classes, workshops and events. Our experienced, devoted instructors are committed to providing an environment that supports all students in mastering new skills and unlocking their full creative potential. We offer a variety of core classes and specialized workshops to interest both the beginner and experienced students alike.
We invite you to EXPLORE, LEARN, and CREATE with us TODAY!
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HCAC News & Announcements
Check here and our Facebook page for weather updates, class cancellations, upcoming special events at the studio, and more!
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​FRIENDLY REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS
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TRAIN REMINDER! When traveling to HCAC from the North side via West Springfield you will need to cross the railroad tracks to enter the Mill City complex. Train traffic is intermittent and occasionally a train may be moving slowly or stopped for a period of time on the tracks. If you get stuck for too long go around the Agawam way. Please be patient and exercise caution navigating the train tracks.
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DO NOT PARK/BLOCK THE LOADING DOCK! Students may briefly park near loading dock (please use hazards) to unload/load furniture pieces only. All students must park past the loading dock entrance, down the hill, behind the building. The parking lot is well lit at night.