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Home Depot's Kids' Workshops (First Saturday of the month)Massachusetts, Free
Mon, January 1, 2024  -  Wed, January 1, 2025   
Do you have a budding Bob the Builder or Handy Manny? Let then do the real thing by trying their hand an building something at Home Deopt's free Kid's Workshops.
Open Studio (walk in hours)Boston, $$
Wed, May 1, 2024  -  Tue, December 31, 2024   
Choose your image & paint at this stress free, self paced, self guided paint session. Our team will help you get set up with a stencil, illuminated canvas and paints.
Early Release Day Classes at The Painting PlaceWellesley, $$
Wed, October 9, 2024  -  Wed, June 11, 2025   
Come join us at The Painting Place when school gets out early. Painting, games, crafts and so much more! Additional time can be added during check out. Choose multiple dates and we will work on sets.
Painting With Watercolor and Acrylics WorkshopWayland, $$$
Mon, October 28, 2024  -  Mon, December 16, 2024   
Develop or refine your skill in painting with watercolor and oil pastels with Rahul Ray, beginning on Monday, October 28th. The class will be held 8 Mondays through December 16th from 5 pm to 6:30
Exploring Hand ToolsActon
Thu, December 5, 2024  -  Thu, December 19, 2024   
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum. Visit discoveryacton.org to learn more.
Workshop: Creating Luminous Portraits on Toned PaperHarvard, $$$
Today  -  Fri, December 13, 2024   
Learn how to draw portraits using classical methods with an award-winning experienced portrait artist in beautiful downtown Harvard, MA. Seats are limited. Please sign up soon.
Holiday Kids Paint DayWoburn, $$
Sun, December 15, 2024  -  Sun, December 15, 2024   
Join us for a Holiday Kids Paint Class hosted by All Ways Arts! No Art Experience needed! We will guide you step by step through this canvas painting.
Winter Holiday Floral Arrangement at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $$
Sun, December 15, 2024  -  Sun, December 15, 2024   
Deck the halls with dazzling winter florals! Join us for a festive floral design workshop where you'll create beautiful holiday décor for your home. Great for gifting or brightening your own home.
Arts Wayland Presents: Paint a Winter Fairytale on SilkWayland
Sun, December 15, 2024  -  Sun, December 15, 2024   
Join artist Lidia Mikhaylova in a workshop where you will learn to paint a winter fairytale on silk! This class will be held at the First Parish in Wayland on Sunday, December 15th.
Arts Wayland Presents: Mosaic Jewelry WorkshopWaltham, $$
Sun, December 15, 2024  -  Sun, December 15, 2024   
On Sunday, December 15th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, enjoy an afternoon of making your own jewelry. Mosaic artist Amy Lou Marks will supply the silver-plated pendant bases and earring blanks and the jewels.
Winter Workshop: Snow Globes at Discovery MuseumActon, Free
Wed, December 18, 2024  -  Wed, December 18, 2024   
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
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DROP-IN Paint Pottery, Canvas & Plaster at The Painting PlaceWellesley, $$
Fri, December 20, 2024  -  Fri, June 20, 2025   
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!
Winter Solstice Celebration at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $$$
Sat, December 21, 2024  -  Sat, December 21, 2024   
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by immersing yourself in the beauty of nature, creativity, and festive cheer! This enchanting season invites you to embrace its charm through a delightful hands-on experience.
Evening Holiday Storytime with Mrs. DAndover, $
Mon, December 23, 2024  -  Mon, December 23, 2024   
Who doesn't love pajamas, stuffies and stories? We are excited to have Mrs. D back for this special edition of her story time. Come in your jammies and bring your favorite stuffy!
Bookmaking Workshop with Chris LetiziaBoston, Free
Mon, December 23, 2024  -  Mon, December 23, 2024   
Join BPL staff member Chris as he returns to teach us how to make our own book! For ages 6-12. A perfect way to spend time and learning while waiting for Christmas to arrive!
Crafternoon: Woven BookmarkBrockton, Free
Fri, December 27, 2024   
Take a break from a busy season with a brain break and weave a yarn bookmark on simple carboard looms. This activity is a mindful activity, and a great way for makers of many ages to decompress, learn a new craft, and finish a satisfying project.
Maker Space: Winter Break for Little Artists & Junior CreatorsLincoln, $
Sat, December 28, 2024  -  Sat, December 28, 2024   
Join us for a short time or the entire drop-in window. This Maker Space session will focus on A Snail’s Pace by Kathy Ruttenberg and Huff and a Puff by Hugh Hayden.
Family Paint Party (Age 7+) at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $
Mon, December 30, 2024  -  Mon, December 30, 2024   
Join us for a family friendly paint-along class – no experience necessary! Participants will receive step-by-step guidance to create their own Northern Lights scene on canvas.
Learn to Draw For Life Adult WorkshopWayland, $$$
Thu, January 2, 2025  -  Thu, February 20, 2025   
Learn to draw in the new year! “Learning to Draw for Life,” is a popular 8-week beginner drawing course for adults held in person beginning Thursday, January 2nd from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Learn to Draw For Life Youth WorkshopWayland
Thu, January 2, 2025  -  Thu, February 20, 2025   
Local drawing teacher, artist, and printmaker, Mei-Ling Ellerman, will offer her popular beginner drawing course Learning to Draw For Life for children ages 8-11 through Arts Wayland.
M is for Museum & P is for PlaydateWenham, Free
Fri, January 10, 2025  -  Fri, January 10, 2025   
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity.
Math Blizzard with RSM ArlingtonArlington, Free
Sat, January 11, 2025  -  Sat, January 11, 2025   
❄️ Join Frosty the Snowman for a Math Blizzard Adventure! ⛄️ Every year, Frosty brings winter to life, but this year he needs YOUR help to decorate the winter scenery and solve cool math puzzles!
Arts Wayland Presents: Watercolor and Oil Pastel WorkshopWayland, $$$$
Mon, January 27, 2025  -  Sun, March 17, 2024   
Develop your skill in painting with watercolor and oil pastels with Dr. Rahul Ray. The 8-week class will begin on Monday January 27th, from 5:45 to 7:15, at The First Parish in Wayland.
Arts Wayland Presents: Glass Painting WorkshopWayland
Sat, February 8, 2025  -  Sat, February 8, 2025   
Join artist Irina Tolmach for a Glass Painting Workshop on Saturday, February 8th from 3 pm to 5:00 pm at the First Parish in Wayland. Glass painting is a very unique type of painting.
Celebrate Black History Month: A Family Friendly Paint Event!Lynn
Sat, February 22, 2025  -  Sat, February 22, 2025   
Come join us for a fun and creative paint event celebrating Black History Month with your family! Let your creativity flow as you paint alongside loved ones in a welcoming atmosphere.
Kids Graphic Novel Festival 2025Acton, Free
Sat, May 3, 2025  -  Sat, May 3, 2025   
Author/Illustrator meet & greets, drawing demos, panel talks. Design Your Own Cover Contest for kids with prizes. Free to attend! Award-wining creators of kids' comics will be joining us in 2025!
Make a MESS at Discovery MuseumsActon, $
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.
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Snowflake Stow Box CraftArlington, $
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.
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