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.
2026 Annual Regional High School Exhibit, , Free
Sat, February 7, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Minuteman, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students.
Sat, February 7, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Minuteman, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students.
FREE Family Day at The Umbrella, , Free
Sat, February 14, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!
Sat, February 14, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!
Mindfulness and Art: Brain Rewired, , $$$
Thu, March 5, 2026 - Thu, April 9, 2026
Mindfulness & Art: Brain Rewired is a 6-week experiential series designed to cultivate presence, emotional regulation, and creative resilience. Led by instructor Isabel Zhang at Arts Wayland, this unique program invites participants to explore mindfulness.
Thu, March 5, 2026 - Thu, April 9, 2026
Mindfulness & Art: Brain Rewired is a 6-week experiential series designed to cultivate presence, emotional regulation, and creative resilience. Led by instructor Isabel Zhang at Arts Wayland, this unique program invites participants to explore mindfulness.
Mosaic Heart or Jewelry Workshop, , $$
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks. These relaxed, hands-on mosaic workshops are designed for all levels of skill. .
Sat, March 7, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Take a break from the everyday and spend an inspiring afternoon creating art with Arts Wayland member Amy Marks. These relaxed, hands-on mosaic workshops are designed for all levels of skill. .
St. Patrick's Paint Night @Mamma Mia's, , $$
Wed, March 11, 2026 - Wed, March 11, 2026
Join us for a fun night of painting at Mamma Mia's in Marshfield to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Don't miss out on this festive event!
Wed, March 11, 2026 - Wed, March 11, 2026
Join us for a fun night of painting at Mamma Mia's in Marshfield to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Don't miss out on this festive event!
Art-Making After Dark at the ICA, , Free
Thu, March 12, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026
Get creative on select Free Thursday nights with art-making activities designed by local artists. Plus, visit the galleries, grab a drink from the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar,* and connect over creativity. No experience necessary.
Thu, March 12, 2026 - Thu, May 7, 2026
Get creative on select Free Thursday nights with art-making activities designed by local artists. Plus, visit the galleries, grab a drink from the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar,* and connect over creativity. No experience necessary.
Pot o' Gold Gnomes Paint Night, , $
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day paint night where you'll create your own adorable gnome with gold leaf accents. Led by local artist Casey, this unique experience combines art, luck, and gold!
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day paint night where you'll create your own adorable gnome with gold leaf accents. Led by local artist Casey, this unique experience combines art, luck, and gold!
Craft + Sip: Custom Leatherworking Class at CanalSide Food + Drink, , $$
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Enjoy a drink while leatherworking your own wine or beer koozie to keep your hands warm and your drink cold at CanalSide Food + Drink on Friday, March 13th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri, March 13, 2026 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Enjoy a drink while leatherworking your own wine or beer koozie to keep your hands warm and your drink cold at CanalSide Food + Drink on Friday, March 13th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Animal Portraits (Ages 5-10) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Bring animals to life in this imaginative mixed-media art class that blends creativity, sculpture, and sustainability! We will use cardboard to design and build 3D animal relief portraits.
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Bring animals to life in this imaginative mixed-media art class that blends creativity, sculpture, and sustainability! We will use cardboard to design and build 3D animal relief portraits.
Children's Art Discovery Class: Color Me Curious, , Free
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Join us for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class focusing on the world of color! We'll see how artists use color in their paintings, then we'll be making color wheels to take home
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Join us for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class focusing on the world of color! We'll see how artists use color in their paintings, then we'll be making color wheels to take home
March Hands-On History, , $
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
March 14th Revolutionary Spaces will celebrate Evacuation Day, when the British were kicked out of Boston for good! Come celebrate at the Old South Meeting House and participate in some Evacuation Day-themed crafts and activities.
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
March 14th Revolutionary Spaces will celebrate Evacuation Day, when the British were kicked out of Boston for good! Come celebrate at the Old South Meeting House and participate in some Evacuation Day-themed crafts and activities.
Drop-In Craft: Leprechaun Trap, , $
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
For this all-ages drop-in activity, we will be making leprechaun traps from household items and craft supplies. Bring in a shoebox or small shipping box if you can.
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
For this all-ages drop-in activity, we will be making leprechaun traps from household items and craft supplies. Bring in a shoebox or small shipping box if you can.
Creative Foundations: Edmonia Lewis: Handbuilding with Clay, , $$
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Celebrate Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone with an introduction to handbuilding with natural, air-dry clay! First, take a guided tour with Jeffrey Richmond-Moll, PEM’s George Putnam Curator of American Art
Sat, March 14, 2026 - Sat, March 14, 2026
Celebrate Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone with an introduction to handbuilding with natural, air-dry clay! First, take a guided tour with Jeffrey Richmond-Moll, PEM’s George Putnam Curator of American Art
Zentangle Workshops, , $$
Sun, March 15, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Zentangle with Nancy Longman: Beginner & Beyond the Basics Beginner Zentangle Sunday, March 15 | 1–3 PM Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Sunday, March 22 | 1–3 pm
Sun, March 15, 2026 - Sun, March 22, 2026
Zentangle with Nancy Longman: Beginner & Beyond the Basics Beginner Zentangle Sunday, March 15 | 1–3 PM Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Sunday, March 22 | 1–3 pm
St Patrick's Day Kids Slime Workshop, , $$
Sun, March 15, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Let your kids enjoy a morning full of creativity and slimy hands-on fun! Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind slimes— to take home and enjoy. With all materials provided and step-by-step guidance from our instructor.
Sun, March 15, 2026 - Sun, March 15, 2026
Let your kids enjoy a morning full of creativity and slimy hands-on fun! Kids will create their own one-of-a-kind slimes— to take home and enjoy. With all materials provided and step-by-step guidance from our instructor.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Party at TLE Milford, , Free
Tue, March 17, 2026 - Tue, March 17, 2026
Join us for a fun Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Party at TLE Milford with great vibes and good times! We can't wait to celebrate with you - because at TLE, Happy Happens Here!
Tue, March 17, 2026 - Tue, March 17, 2026
Join us for a fun Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Party at TLE Milford with great vibes and good times! We can't wait to celebrate with you - because at TLE, Happy Happens Here!
Fresh Floral Arranging + Sip Workshop at CanalSide Food + Drink, , $$
Fri, March 20, 2026 - Fri, March 20, 2026
Celebrate the first day of spring by sipping your favorite drink and arranging your own bouquet at CanalSide Food + Drink on Friday, March 20th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri, March 20, 2026 - Fri, March 20, 2026
Celebrate the first day of spring by sipping your favorite drink and arranging your own bouquet at CanalSide Food + Drink on Friday, March 20th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Community Stargazing, , Free
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
Stop by 7:30pm - 8:45pm at May Hall Lawn at Framingham State University and use telescopes to observe the night sky with Christa McAuliffe Center staff.
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Fri, March 27, 2026
Stop by 7:30pm - 8:45pm at May Hall Lawn at Framingham State University and use telescopes to observe the night sky with Christa McAuliffe Center staff.
Children's Art Discovery Class: Shapes of Nature, , Free
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Join us on March 28th for a FREE Children's Art Discovery Class inspired by the colors and shapes of nature in bloom! We'll create our own collaged flower gardens and seasonal landscapes.
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Join us on March 28th for a FREE Children's Art Discovery Class inspired by the colors and shapes of nature in bloom! We'll create our own collaged flower gardens and seasonal landscapes.
Children’s Art Discovery Class: 'Shapes of Nature', , Free
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Join us on March 28th for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class inspired by the colors and shapes of nature in bloom! Intended for ages 5-12 years old.
Sat, March 28, 2026 - Sat, March 28, 2026
Join us on March 28th for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class inspired by the colors and shapes of nature in bloom! Intended for ages 5-12 years old.
Nordic Easter Crafts, , $
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Come celebrate a Scandinavian Easter: join us for a festive morning making traditional Nordic Easter crafts to take home and following holiday traditions that are fun for all ages!
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Come celebrate a Scandinavian Easter: join us for a festive morning making traditional Nordic Easter crafts to take home and following holiday traditions that are fun for all ages!
Studio Saturdays: Inner Child Found Art Sculptures, , $$
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Take inspiration from common household items, recycled materials and one-of-a-kind treasures and enjoy the process of creating something new!Do you remember losing track of time for hours in play and imagination as a child?
Sat, April 4, 2026 - Sat, April 4, 2026
Take inspiration from common household items, recycled materials and one-of-a-kind treasures and enjoy the process of creating something new!Do you remember losing track of time for hours in play and imagination as a child?
Collage with the Collection, , $
Thu, April 9, 2026 - Thu, April 9, 2026
Dig through images of old Somerville, art magazines, books, and programs from our collection and reinvent them in a collage! Dig through images of old Somerville, art magazines, books, and programs from our collection
Thu, April 9, 2026 - Thu, April 9, 2026
Dig through images of old Somerville, art magazines, books, and programs from our collection and reinvent them in a collage! Dig through images of old Somerville, art magazines, books, and programs from our collection
Magic Colors and Flowers Silk Painting Workshop, , $$$
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sat, April 11, 2026
Explore your creative side in a calm, welcoming silk painting workshop led by artist Lidia Mikhaylova. Perfect for beginners and the creatively curious. Sign up at www.artswayland.com
Sat, April 11, 2026 - Sat, April 11, 2026
Explore your creative side in a calm, welcoming silk painting workshop led by artist Lidia Mikhaylova. Perfect for beginners and the creatively curious. Sign up at www.artswayland.com
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.
Cloud Burst- Rain Cloud In a Jar Steam Project, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Seed To Soil, Planting Steam Project, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Bugtopia - Building a Bug Hotel, , $
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Spin & Score! - Build Your Own Game, , $
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Glass Painting Workshop, , $$
Sun, May 3, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Glass Painting Workshop at Arts Wayland Gallery Discover the beauty of glass painting in this relaxing and creative hands-on workshop at the Arts Wayland Gallery, 35 Andrew Ave, Wayland.
Sun, May 3, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Glass Painting Workshop at Arts Wayland Gallery Discover the beauty of glass painting in this relaxing and creative hands-on workshop at the Arts Wayland Gallery, 35 Andrew Ave, Wayland.
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.
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.
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.
