Arts & Crafts

DROP-IN Paint pottery, canvas & plaster, make candles, mine , Needham, $$
Thu, December 22, 2016  -  Fri, December 22, 2017   
Drop in to paint your own pottery, plaster or canvas. Mine for gems or make a candle!! Drop in 7 days a week 10-6. Make gifts!! Book a party!!

Tots at 10 ~ Monthly Free “Mommy and Me” Program, Wellesley, Free
Tue, April 11, 2017  -  Tue, December 12, 2017   
Free monthly program that gets your kids thinking, moving, & creating! Registration for the free class starts 2 weeks before the date so be sure to visit shoplindensquare.com for the registration link. Seating is limited.

Greenway Open Market, Boston, Free
Mon, May 1, 2017  -  Tue, October 31, 2017   
Held Saturdays and every 1st and 3rd Sunday, May through October along the Wharf District Parks of the Rose Kennedy Greenway are crafts and fair trade products for your perusal.

Drop-in Glass Fusing Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults, Needham, $$
Wed, September 6, 2017  -  Sun, December 31, 2017   
Walk-in’s welcomed! Drop-in anytime during allotted hours to learn the fun craft of glass fusing! New to glass fusing? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.

Back Door Gallery, Lexington, Free
Fri, September 8, 2017  -  Sun, December 24, 2017   
The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society created a second gallery to showcase the works of the artists and artisans.For more information call: 781 862 9696 or visit: www.LACSma.org

Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, Lexington, Free
Today  -  Sun, October 22, 2017   
Members donate an excellent selection of items for sale including Baskets, Paintings, Polymer Clay/Beaders creations, cards, Decorative Arts, Needle Arts, Weaving, Ceramics, Fine Jewelry and Woodworks.

LEXINGTON ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY Fall Craft Fair, Lexington, Free
Today  -  Sun, October 22, 2017   
Members donate an excellent selection of artistic creations for sale. Over 200 Artists feature Ceramics, Decorative Arts, Basketry, Paintings, Woodworks, Needle Arts, Weavers, Metal Arts, Polymer Clay/Beading, Jewelry, Photography, Cards, Prints, Gift Certificates.

Needham Craft Fair, Needham, $$
Sat, October 21, 2017  -  Sat, October 21, 2017   
Shop early for the holiday at the Annual Needham High Craft Fair. Over 100 craftsmen and artist display a beautiful and unique assortment of jewelry, bath products, housewares, decorative items, and thing for children.

Acton Open Studios, Acton, Free
Sat, October 21, 2017  -  Sun, October 22, 2017   
Acton Open Studios will be held on October 21-22, 2017, noon to 5 pm. Visitors can see how art is made and chat with artists. Artists will offer work for sale.

Needham High School Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Silent Auction, Needham, $
Sat, October 21, 2017  -  Sat, October 21, 2017   
The Needham Craft Fair & Silent Auction is a popular shopping event combining a juried craft show along with a silent auction. Each year, the event draws savvy shoppers and generous bidders from all over Massachusetts.

Story Time Saturdays, Wellesley, Free
Sat, October 21, 2017  -  Sat, November 18, 2017   
Join us this fall for a fun, thematic story and craft program geared to families of 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session is a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kindergarten or kindergarten teachers.

Make Your Own Monster, Arlington, $$
Sat, October 21, 2017  -  Sun, October 22, 2017   
Make a bewitched bunny, a zombie, or your own little mummy Not into scary? Make a funny doll or a replica of your upcoming Halloween costume instead.

Dried Flower Wreath Workshop, Boxford, $$$
Sun, October 22, 2017  -  Sun, October 22, 2017   
Join us in ifarm’s historic carriage house to make a beautiful dried flower wreath. We will provide all materials, including frames and organic dried flowers, hand-grown and harvested in ifarm’s permaculture garden.

The Kid's Place Early Release Day Fundraiser!, Needham, $
Thu, October 26, 2017  -  Thu, October 26, 2017   
Need an activity for early release day? Come to The Kid's Place to paint mugs for a cause! Mugs will be donated to cancer patients at area hospitals through the Believe Big Foundation.

Weavers' Guild of Boston Annual Exhibit and Sale, Wellesley, Free
Fri, October 27, 2017  -  Sun, October 29, 2017   
The Weavers' Guild of Boston will hold its annual Exhibit and Sale from Nov. 3-6. Great holiday gift shopping for scarves, clothing, bags, rugs and more.

The Kids' Place Vintage Christmas Tree Paint Night!, Needham, $$
Fri, October 27, 2017  -  Fri, October 27, 2017   
Paint a Christmas tree like your mom and grandma had! Includes electric light kit. Please register online or over phone in advance to ensure your spot!

Sugar Skull Extravaganza, Arlington, $
Sat, October 28, 2017  -  Sat, October 28, 2017   
Paint a mache sugar skull or layer colored sand in a skull jar for Day of the Dead. These can be placed on an altar at home to remember a loved one who has passed.

Sugar Skull Watercolor, Arlington, $$
Sun, October 29, 2017  -  Sun, October 29, 2017   
Make your own sugar skull watercolor painting for Day of the Dead. It's the perfect design for your walls to celebrate Dia de los Muertos and beyond. $15 per person.

The Kid's Place Vintage Christmas Tree Paint Night, Needham, $$
Thu, November 2, 2017  -  Thu, November 2, 2017   
Paint a Christmas tree like your mom and grandma had! Includes electric light kit. Please register online or over phone in advance to save your spot!

Dried Flower Wreath Workshop, Boxford, $$$
Sat, November 4, 2017  -  Sat, November 4, 2017   
Join us in ifarm’s historic carriage house to make a beautiful dried flower wreath. We will provide all materials, including frames and organic dried flowers, hand-grown and harvested in ifarm’s permaculture garden.

Lost Wax/Jewelry Casting Class, Jamaica Plain, $$
Wed, November 8, 2017  -  Wed, November 8, 2017   
Learn to make rings, pendants, brooches or small sculptures in wax, then use the wax model to create a finished cast piece in silver or bronze.

Veteran's Day No School Camp, Needham, $
Fri, November 10, 2017  -  Fri, November 10, 2017   
No plans for the kids on Veteran's Day? Drop them off at The Kid's Place for a day filled with crafts, dancing, games and lunch!

Addison Gallery Family Day, Andover, Free
Sun, November 12, 2017  -  Sun, November 12, 2017   
Families with children of all ages are invited to drop in and explore the Addison's fall exhibitions through hands-on activities related to the theme of “invisibility.'

Seasonal Floral Workshops with Stow Greenhouses, Boston, $
Wed, November 15, 2017  -  Wed, November 15, 2017   
This class features locally grown, seasonal, and fresh-cut flowers artfully chosen by each participant who can create their own unique and lovely bouquet to take home.

The Kid's Place Vintage Christmas Tree Paint Night!, Needham, $$
Fri, November 17, 2017  -  Fri, November 17, 2017   
Plan a night out with friends to paint a ceramic vintage Christmas tree like your grandma had! Includes electric light kit. Registration required to save your spot!

Farm Fresh Skin: A Soap Making Workshop, Boston, $
Sat, November 18, 2017  -  Sat, November 18, 2017   
Learn the art of handmade soap making with Dr. Carolyn Bessette using organic soap base and all natural ingredients. Participants will craft beautiful artisanal soaps with farm fresh ingredients from Stillman’s Farm

Lydia Pinkham Open Studios, Lynn, Free
Sat, November 18, 2017  -  Sun, November 19, 2017   
Join the artists at the Lydia Pinkham Building as they open their doors and welcome you to their Twelfth Annual Open Studios! This unique, free event showcases the best the area has to offer.

Play Date: Collecting Nature, Boston, Free
Sat, November 25, 2017  -  Sat, November 25, 2017   
Kids rule the ICA the last Saturday of every month, when the museum fills up with fun, creative, and even zany activities for kids and adults to do together.

Anchored in Tradition, Charlestown
Sun, December 3, 2017  -  Sun, December 24, 2017   
Join the USS Constitution Museum and get in the holiday spirit by creating a nautical keepsake or weatherproof ornament for your family's tree this year.

Stonybrook Holiday Sale and Open House, Massachusetts, Free
Sun, December 10, 2017  -  Sun, December 10, 2017   
Join us at Stonybrook for our holiday sale and open house on December 10th from 3-7pm! Come and check out the studio and local artists' work.