As someone whose artistic abilities don’t extend far beyond the written word, I’m always amazed at the talent you can find in your own backyard. South County won’t soon be mistaken for Greenwich Village or even Providence when it comes to the arts, but local residents who want to stretch out their creativity can easily find an instructor or maybe even a mentor close to home. Whether you want to get your fingers in the clay, on a brush, or around a glass-blowing tube, you’ll find a helping hand in my story for SO Rhode Island, Wild at Art.

(Photo by Stacey Doyle via SO Rhode Island)