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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!

HCAC News & Announcements

Check here and our Facebook page for weather updates, class cancellations, upcoming special events at the studio, and more!

NEW - Make Your Own Birdhouse Workshop - VIEW FLYER

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HCAC is pleased to offer Make  Your Own Birdhouse Workshop with instructor, Jim Barrett on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. $50 per participant. 

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Email admin@holyokecac.org if interested and to learn more. ​

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Call for past and current HCAC students! Volunteers needed! - VIEW FLYER

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HCAC is seeking volunteers to assist with studio maintenance & clean-up activities on Sunday, March 15, 10 am - 2 pm. Sign up via QR code on flyer or click here.

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SAVE THE DATE! HCAC's ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION - VIEW FLYER

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HCAC will be hosting our annual fundraiser, a silent auction (reupholstered furniture, raffles, and more on Saturday, April 11, 2026. More info to come!

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

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