"Matting" with artist Mary Brenner: Your work, art you purchase and even kids' art work all look better and more professional with a matte. But professional matting is expensive. Learn how to make your own mattes in this 3 hour class. Materials provided. Saturday, January 18, 2014 1-4 PM. The 99 Gallery and Center, behind 316 Main Street across from the Family Dollar in downtown Newport. 802-323-9013.