Arts & Crafts
DROP-IN Paint Pottery, Canvas & Plaster at The Painting Place, , $$
Mon, September 1, 2025 - Tue, September 1, 2026
The Painting Place is a fun, creative paint you own pottery studio for all ages. Make a gift or make something special for yourself. reserve your spot today!
Mon, September 1, 2025 - Tue, September 1, 2026
The Painting Place is a fun, creative paint you own pottery studio for all ages. Make a gift or make something special for yourself. reserve your spot today!
Private School No School Workshops at The Painting Place, , $$
Mon, September 1, 2025 - Mon, June 15, 2026
Drop your kids off for a super fun, creative few hours at The Painting Place! Choose one day ore more… *Individual hours can be added (during checkout) to each day chosen up until 4pm.
Mon, September 1, 2025 - Mon, June 15, 2026
Drop your kids off for a super fun, creative few hours at The Painting Place! Choose one day ore more… *Individual hours can be added (during checkout) to each day chosen up until 4pm.
Art Explorers Club at The Painting Place, , $$
Wed, October 8, 2025 - Wed, June 17, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled weekly Mixed Media Art Class, where creativity has no limits. Each Wednesday, kids will explore a new art form—learning about different styles, famous artists, and cultures from around the world.
Wed, October 8, 2025 - Wed, June 17, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled weekly Mixed Media Art Class, where creativity has no limits. Each Wednesday, kids will explore a new art form—learning about different styles, famous artists, and cultures from around the world.
Drop-In Kids' Craft at Boston Public Market, , Free
Thu, January 1, 2026 - Mon, June 1, 2026
Stop by the Nook at the Boston Public Market every Saturday at 10:00 am for FREE drop-in kids' crafts. Bring the whole family for hands-on seasonal fun at the Boston Public Market Association.
Thu, January 1, 2026 - Mon, June 1, 2026
Stop by the Nook at the Boston Public Market every Saturday at 10:00 am for FREE drop-in kids' crafts. Bring the whole family for hands-on seasonal fun at the Boston Public Market Association.
Drop-in Art Making at PEM, , $$
Sun, January 4, 2026 - Mon, June 1, 2026
Experiment with different colors, textures and shapes as you create your own works of art in our studios. Each week features a new theme and project.
Sun, January 4, 2026 - Mon, June 1, 2026
Experiment with different colors, textures and shapes as you create your own works of art in our studios. Each week features a new theme and project.
Pottery Wheel Class | One Time, , $
Fri, January 9, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Take a spin on the potters wheel! Check out any of our one-time workshops! Great for first time potters - or those looking for a fun refresher.
Fri, January 9, 2026 - Thu, December 31, 2026
Take a spin on the potters wheel! Check out any of our one-time workshops! Great for first time potters - or those looking for a fun refresher.
KidZone: Family Art Sundays at the New Bedford Art Museum, , $
Sun, February 1, 2026 - Sun, December 20, 2026
KidZone Sundays at the Art Museum. Drop-in art making for kids ages 4–12 and their families. All materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun, February 1, 2026 - Sun, December 20, 2026
KidZone Sundays at the Art Museum. Drop-in art making for kids ages 4–12 and their families. All materials included. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Saturdays Workshops / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes, , $
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026
Join Teen Saturdays Workshop at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology this spring! High school teens, ages 13–18, are invited to explore ancient cooking in two workshops.
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026
Join Teen Saturdays Workshop at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology this spring! High school teens, ages 13–18, are invited to explore ancient cooking in two workshops.
Watercolor and Oil Pastel Workshop,
Sun, April 12, 2026 - Tue, June 2, 2026
Discover the vibrant possibilities of watercolor and oil pastel in this engaging eight-week class with Rahul Ray. Painting with Watercolor and Oil Pastel with Rahul Ray will meet Tuesdays from 5:45–7:15 pm.
Sun, April 12, 2026 - Tue, June 2, 2026
Discover the vibrant possibilities of watercolor and oil pastel in this engaging eight-week class with Rahul Ray. Painting with Watercolor and Oil Pastel with Rahul Ray will meet Tuesdays from 5:45–7:15 pm.
Greenway Artisan Market, , Free
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Held Saturdays in May and Saturdays & Sundays, from June through October along the Wharf District Parks of the Rose Kennedy Greenway are crafts and fair trade products for your perusal.
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Held Saturdays in May and Saturdays & Sundays, from June through October along the Wharf District Parks of the Rose Kennedy Greenway are crafts and fair trade products for your perusal.
Boston Open Market at Boylston Street, , Free
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Thu, October 29, 2026
Nestled in the heart of Boston, visitors can discover local goodness directly from artists and makers every Saturday from May to October right along the Boylston Street entrance to the Boston Public Garden.
Sat, May 2, 2026 - Thu, October 29, 2026
Nestled in the heart of Boston, visitors can discover local goodness directly from artists and makers every Saturday from May to October right along the Boylston Street entrance to the Boston Public Garden.
En Plein Air Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler, , $$
Sat, May 9, 2026 - Thu, October 8, 2026
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!
Sat, May 9, 2026 - Thu, October 8, 2026
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!
Glass In Flight at New England Botanic Garden, , $
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, October 31, 2026
Step into a world of color and wonder with Glass in Flight. This unforgettable exhibition at New England Botanic Garden features 30 larger-than-life stained-glass and steel sculptures expertly crafted by artist Alex Heveri.
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, October 31, 2026
Step into a world of color and wonder with Glass in Flight. This unforgettable exhibition at New England Botanic Garden features 30 larger-than-life stained-glass and steel sculptures expertly crafted by artist Alex Heveri.
The Many Names of Anonymity, , $
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026
Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The Many Names of Anonymity
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, May 16, 2026
Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The Many Names of Anonymity
Free Kids Event: Garden Wonders Featuring Magic Stix™, , Free
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Celebrate spring with nature-inspired crafts & hands-on activities! Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.
Sat, May 16, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Celebrate spring with nature-inspired crafts & hands-on activities! Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free, walk-in event held at all locations during the hours listed. No reservations needed.
Yarn Blossoms (Ages 8-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Learn about our favorite May blooms and use those flowers as inspiration for a yarn painting. Participants will sketch out their flower design and then learn how to cut, shape, and glue their yarn.
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Learn about our favorite May blooms and use those flowers as inspiration for a yarn painting. Participants will sketch out their flower design and then learn how to cut, shape, and glue their yarn.
Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, , Free
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Join Harvard Museums of Science & Culture volunteers for hands-on, family-friendly activities at 1:00 pm and a live story reading at 3:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free.
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Join Harvard Museums of Science & Culture volunteers for hands-on, family-friendly activities at 1:00 pm and a live story reading at 3:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free.
Meet Myron: A Community Celebration at Fuller Craft Museum, , Free
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Myron is back! The beloved sculpture 'Duck' by Leo Sewell returns to the Fuller Craft Museum. Get an up-close look at the artwork before it's reinstalled, then enjoy games, scavenger hunts, prizes, and more.
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Myron is back! The beloved sculpture 'Duck' by Leo Sewell returns to the Fuller Craft Museum. Get an up-close look at the artwork before it's reinstalled, then enjoy games, scavenger hunts, prizes, and more.
Professor Gizmo | Delightful Ducks, , Free
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Enjoy a day of STEM-based crafting and creativity with returning favorites, Professor Gizmo! We will be making duck-themed projects in honor of Fuller Craft’s beloved mascot, Myron, returning to his perch in our courtyard!
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, May 17, 2026
Enjoy a day of STEM-based crafting and creativity with returning favorites, Professor Gizmo! We will be making duck-themed projects in honor of Fuller Craft’s beloved mascot, Myron, returning to his perch in our courtyard!
Daniela D Solis, , Free
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, July 26, 2026
Join Harvard Museums of Science & Culture volunteers for hands-on, family-friendly activities at 1:00 pm and a live story reading at 3:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free.
Sun, May 17, 2026 - Sun, July 26, 2026
Join Harvard Museums of Science & Culture volunteers for hands-on, family-friendly activities at 1:00 pm and a live story reading at 3:00 pm. Recommended for ages 5–12. Admission to the museum is free.
I Love Puppets, But Hate Sewing! A Puppet Sculpting Workshop with Nate Puppets, , $$
Wed, May 20, 2026 - Wed, May 20, 2026
Do you like moving mouth puppets? Have you always liked the idea of making one? You have!? Do you absolutely hate the idea of patterns, pattern-making, and sewing? Well, this workshop is clearly for you!
Wed, May 20, 2026 - Wed, May 20, 2026
Do you like moving mouth puppets? Have you always liked the idea of making one? You have!? Do you absolutely hate the idea of patterns, pattern-making, and sewing? Well, this workshop is clearly for you!
Bonsai 101 + Sip Workshop at CanalSide Food + Drink, , $$
Fri, May 29, 2026 - Fri, May 29, 2026
Get creative with planting your very own bonsai tree with Craft Loft, while sipping a drink at CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri, May 29, 2026 - Fri, May 29, 2026
Get creative with planting your very own bonsai tree with Craft Loft, while sipping a drink at CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops 2026, , Free
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy in a park near you? Join one of our watercolor painting workshops, lead by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston!
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy in a park near you? Join one of our watercolor painting workshops, lead by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston!
Art & Nature: Flowers (Ages 5-7) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Explore a new garden topic every other month through play, art, and storytelling. We will be creative and mix up our own salt dough and shape it into a simple flower.
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
Explore a new garden topic every other month through play, art, and storytelling. We will be creative and mix up our own salt dough and shape it into a simple flower.
Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones, , $
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
A hands-on, heart-centered program for all ages.Join us for a creative and meaningful gathering where participants will paint small stones with messages of kindness while listening to stories
Sat, May 30, 2026 - Sat, May 30, 2026
A hands-on, heart-centered program for all ages.Join us for a creative and meaningful gathering where participants will paint small stones with messages of kindness while listening to stories
Faces, Spaces & Places Opening Reception, , Free
Fri, June 5, 2026 - Fri, June 5, 2026
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Fri, June 5, 2026 - Fri, June 5, 2026
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, , $$
Sat, June 6, 2026 - Sat, June 6, 2026
Spend an evening in hell in with the witty, engaging Screwtape, a senior tempter working to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. A faithful, funny adaption of C.S. Lewis' classic novel.
Sat, June 6, 2026 - Sat, June 6, 2026
Spend an evening in hell in with the witty, engaging Screwtape, a senior tempter working to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth. A faithful, funny adaption of C.S. Lewis' classic novel.
Beacon Hill Art Walk, , Free
Sun, June 7, 2026 - Sun, June 7, 2026
Local artists will be selling unique, handmade holiday gift items at the Annual Beacon Hill Holiday Fine Art & Craft Sale this weekend. Art includes jewelry, photography, pottery, hand-blown glass, paintings, scarves & shawls, and purses & handbags.
Sun, June 7, 2026 - Sun, June 7, 2026
Local artists will be selling unique, handmade holiday gift items at the Annual Beacon Hill Holiday Fine Art & Craft Sale this weekend. Art includes jewelry, photography, pottery, hand-blown glass, paintings, scarves & shawls, and purses & handbags.
Summer Mosaic Fun with Arts Wayland,
Sun, June 7, 2026 - Sat, July 18, 2026
Summer Mosaic Workshops at Arts Wayland. Join us for a season of hands-on creativity with mosaic artist Amy in her beautiful studio overlooking the Charles River in Waltham.
Sun, June 7, 2026 - Sat, July 18, 2026
Summer Mosaic Workshops at Arts Wayland. Join us for a season of hands-on creativity with mosaic artist Amy in her beautiful studio overlooking the Charles River in Waltham.
Sparrow Plein Air Festival,
Fri, June 12, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Join us for a weekend of painting, creativity, and connection—outdoors in Middlebury, Vermont! The 2nd annual Sparrow Plein Air Festival is a three-day painting and sketching event that transforms Middlebury into a vibrant, open-air studio.
Fri, June 12, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Join us for a weekend of painting, creativity, and connection—outdoors in Middlebury, Vermont! The 2nd annual Sparrow Plein Air Festival is a three-day painting and sketching event that transforms Middlebury into a vibrant, open-air studio.
En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series with Sue Wheeler, , $$
Fri, June 12, 2026 - Fri, June 26, 2026
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!
Fri, June 12, 2026 - Fri, June 26, 2026
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome!
Festival By the Lake, , Free
Sun, June 14, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
The annual Craft Festival on the Wakefield Commons, along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Quannapowitt. Enjoy games, bouncy house and pony rides for children. Great event for the whole family.
Sun, June 14, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
The annual Craft Festival on the Wakefield Commons, along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Quannapowitt. Enjoy games, bouncy house and pony rides for children. Great event for the whole family.
Weaving The Wrack Line,
Sun, June 14, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Join fiber artist and ocean activist Rebecca McGee Tuck for Weaving the Wrack Line, an interactive weaving workshop.
Sun, June 14, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Join fiber artist and ocean activist Rebecca McGee Tuck for Weaving the Wrack Line, an interactive weaving workshop.
Brie's Balloons: Sweet Treats of Summer Balloon Twisting Storytime, , Free
Wed, June 17, 2026 - Wed, June 17, 2026
Join this sweet story time for fun balloons, games, and art! Children get their own balloon to take home! This free event is great for kids ages 3-6 and their siblings.
Wed, June 17, 2026 - Wed, June 17, 2026
Join this sweet story time for fun balloons, games, and art! Children get their own balloon to take home! This free event is great for kids ages 3-6 and their siblings.
Arts Fest Beverly 2026, , Free
Sat, June 20, 2026 - Sat, June 20, 2026
Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! Join us outside on Cabot St for art vendors, live music, and local food.
Sat, June 20, 2026 - Sat, June 20, 2026
Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! Join us outside on Cabot St for art vendors, live music, and local food.
Pottery Party: Pottery Workshop for Kids & Teens, , $$
Sat, June 20, 2026 - Sat, June 20, 2026
Join our family-friendly pottery workshops and learn to create unique handmade gifts or décor form clay! This workshop is perfect for artists of all ages, particularly grades 1-9.
Sat, June 20, 2026 - Sat, June 20, 2026
Join our family-friendly pottery workshops and learn to create unique handmade gifts or décor form clay! This workshop is perfect for artists of all ages, particularly grades 1-9.
Exploring Hand Tools…Outdoors! at Discovery Museum,
Mon, June 22, 2026 - Mon, June 22, 2026
Take woodworking outside! Try real tools on logs and stumps! Saw, drill, file, sand, and measure as you explore how each tool works.
Mon, June 22, 2026 - Mon, June 22, 2026
Take woodworking outside! Try real tools on logs and stumps! Saw, drill, file, sand, and measure as you explore how each tool works.
Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake Sale, , $
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Annual Craft Fair with 100 Local Vendors with affordable, unique handcrafted items, and Bake Sale with homemade favorites, plus donations from local restaurants & bakeries.
Sat, October 24, 2026 - Sat, October 24, 2026
Annual Craft Fair with 100 Local Vendors with affordable, unique handcrafted items, and Bake Sale with homemade favorites, plus donations from local restaurants & bakeries.
Make a MESS at Discovery Museums, , $
Wed, July 11, 2103 - Wed, July 31, 2013
The Make a MESS (Math, Engineering, Science, & Stuff) program series uses the arts as an introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Come and have a good time.
Wed, July 11, 2103 - Wed, July 31, 2013
The Make a MESS (Math, Engineering, Science, & Stuff) program series uses the arts as an introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Come and have a good time.
Snowflake Stow Box Craft, , $
Tue, January 12, 3019 - Sun, January 13, 2019
Create a box with pearl paints and icy glass bubbles for a fun place to stow your treasures. $15pp. Please check the Artbeat website for a photo of this project.
Tue, January 12, 3019 - Sun, January 13, 2019
Create a box with pearl paints and icy glass bubbles for a fun place to stow your treasures. $15pp. Please check the Artbeat website for a photo of this project.
