Arts & Crafts
Boston Open Market at Boylston Street, Boston, Free
Thu, May 4, 2023 - Wed, October 30, 2024
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.
Thu, May 4, 2023 - Wed, October 30, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops 2024, Boston, Free
Sat, June 1, 2024 - Sun, September 29, 2024
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, June 1, 2024 - Sun, September 29, 2024
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!
Black-Owned Business Pop-up Market, Cambridge, Free
Sun, June 2, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network (CSBBN) is hosting another pop-up all summer long from 11am - 6pm on Sundays, June 3 to October 27, 2024 in collaboration with the Harvard Square Business Association.
Sun, June 2, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
The Cambridge-Somerville Black Business Network (CSBBN) is hosting another pop-up all summer long from 11am - 6pm on Sundays, June 3 to October 27, 2024 in collaboration with the Harvard Square Business Association.
Flora in Flight, Aerial Art by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics, Boylston, $
Sat, June 22, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
Experience a collaboration between large-scale kinetic art and nature as vast, fluid canvasses of color dance overhead in the wind at New England Botanic Garden.
Sat, June 22, 2024 - Thu, October 31, 2024
Experience a collaboration between large-scale kinetic art and nature as vast, fluid canvasses of color dance overhead in the wind at New England Botanic Garden.
Make with MAAM: Earth Aware, Boston, Free
Sat, June 29, 2024 - Sun, December 8, 2024
Drop in to the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio every weekend for hands-on fun. During Make with MAAM: Earth Aware, find connections between your own creativity and art and ideas in our current exhibition, Displacement.
Sat, June 29, 2024 - Sun, December 8, 2024
Drop in to the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio every weekend for hands-on fun. During Make with MAAM: Earth Aware, find connections between your own creativity and art and ideas in our current exhibition, Displacement.
Arts Wayland Presents: Watercolor and Oil Pastel Workshop, Wayland, $$$
Tue, September 10, 2024 - Tue, October 29, 2024
Develop or refine your skill in painting with watercolor and oil pastels with Dr. Rahul Ray. The 8-week class will begin on Tuesday, September 10th until October 29th, every Tuesday from 5:45 to 7:15.
Tue, September 10, 2024 - Tue, October 29, 2024
Develop or refine your skill in painting with watercolor and oil pastels with Dr. Rahul Ray. The 8-week class will begin on Tuesday, September 10th until October 29th, every Tuesday from 5:45 to 7:15.
Nordic Kids: Edvard Munch Yarn 'Painting, Newton, $
Sat, September 14, 2024 - Sat, September 14, 2024
Join us in the Nordic Hall to learn a little about Edvard Munch and create your own version of The Scream by 'painting' with yarn.
Sat, September 14, 2024 - Sat, September 14, 2024
Join us in the Nordic Hall to learn a little about Edvard Munch and create your own version of The Scream by 'painting' with yarn.
ParkARTS Fall Watercolor Painting Workshops, Boston, Free
Sat, September 14, 2024 - Sun, September 29, 2024
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, September 14, 2024 - Sun, September 29, 2024
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!
Arts Wayland Presents: Mosaic Tapestry Workshop, Waltham
Sun, September 15, 2024 - Sun, September 15, 2024
Learn a new skill this fall! On Sunday September 15thth from 12 pm to 5:30 pm in her studio in Waltham, popular mosaic teacher Amy Marks will host a Mosaic Tapestry Workshop.
Sun, September 15, 2024 - Sun, September 15, 2024
Learn a new skill this fall! On Sunday September 15thth from 12 pm to 5:30 pm in her studio in Waltham, popular mosaic teacher Amy Marks will host a Mosaic Tapestry Workshop.
Autumn Equinox Floral Centerpiece, Boylston, $$$
Sun, September 15, 2024 - Sun, September 15, 2024
Join us for our Autumn Equinox Floral Design workshop, where we'll harness the beauty of late summer blooms in sustainable re-useable containers that bloom with creativity.
Sun, September 15, 2024 - Sun, September 15, 2024
Join us for our Autumn Equinox Floral Design workshop, where we'll harness the beauty of late summer blooms in sustainable re-useable containers that bloom with creativity.
Arts Wayland Presents: Indian Folk Art Workshop, Wayland
Mon, September 16, 2024 - Mon, October 28, 2024
Being culturally diverse and distinct, India has many folk art forms from different regions. Arts Wayland is excited to offer an Indian Folk Art class, running for 6 Mondays beginning on 9/16.
Mon, September 16, 2024 - Mon, October 28, 2024
Being culturally diverse and distinct, India has many folk art forms from different regions. Arts Wayland is excited to offer an Indian Folk Art class, running for 6 Mondays beginning on 9/16.
Make a Mess: Paint with What?? at Discovery Museum, Acton
Thu, September 19, 2024 - Thu, September 19, 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.
Thu, September 19, 2024 - Thu, September 19, 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.
Arts Wayland Presents: Glass Painting Workshop, Wayland
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
Join artist Irina Tolmach for a Glass Painting Workshop on Saturday, September 21st from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at the First Parish in Wayland.
Sat, September 21, 2024 - Sat, September 21, 2024
Join artist Irina Tolmach for a Glass Painting Workshop on Saturday, September 21st from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at the First Parish in Wayland.
Magical Mini Gardens (Ages 5-12), Boylston, $$
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Join members of the Begonia and Gesneriad societies to craft your own miniature dish garden. Learn the basics of begonia care and decorate an enchanted garden scene.
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
Join members of the Begonia and Gesneriad societies to craft your own miniature dish garden. Learn the basics of begonia care and decorate an enchanted garden scene.
Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh at Discovery Museum, Acton, Free
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 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.
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 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.
Turkish Paper Marbling, Brockton, $$$
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
The marbling experience is both meditative and creative for all skill levels and artistic interests. Be prepared for a fun, messy, fast-paced art day that is “engineered for success”.
Sun, September 22, 2024 - Sun, September 22, 2024
The marbling experience is both meditative and creative for all skill levels and artistic interests. Be prepared for a fun, messy, fast-paced art day that is “engineered for success”.
A Bunch of Hocus Pocus, Somerville, $$
Mon, September 23, 2024 - Mon, September 23, 2024
Conjure up some artistic enchantment at Muse with the iconic Sanderson Sisters from 'Hocus Pocus'! Using backlit art technology, Muse's artist instructors will guide you step-by-step through your spellbinding masterpiece.
Mon, September 23, 2024 - Mon, September 23, 2024
Conjure up some artistic enchantment at Muse with the iconic Sanderson Sisters from 'Hocus Pocus'! Using backlit art technology, Muse's artist instructors will guide you step-by-step through your spellbinding masterpiece.
Arts Wayland Presents: Silk Painting Workshop, Wayland
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Come join Lidia Mikhaylova on Saturday September 28 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Sat, September 28, 2024 - Sat, September 28, 2024
Do you want to explore your creative side? Do you want to experiment with colors without fear of making a mistake? Come join Lidia Mikhaylova on Saturday September 28 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Let’s Quilt Together with Laura Rosenspan, Brockton, $$$
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, December 15, 2024
Now is the time to try your hand at something you’ve been admiring for years. Learn about patchwork, appliqué, and the quilt sandwich by making a small quilt of your own.
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, December 15, 2024
Now is the time to try your hand at something you’ve been admiring for years. Learn about patchwork, appliqué, and the quilt sandwich by making a small quilt of your own.
Ceramics II with Theo Warren, Brockton, $$$
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, November 24, 2024
For those who have mastered the basics of centering and throwing, but want to take their abilities to the next level. Move past cups and bowls to vases, lidded jars, and teapots.
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, November 24, 2024
For those who have mastered the basics of centering and throwing, but want to take their abilities to the next level. Move past cups and bowls to vases, lidded jars, and teapots.
Wheel Throwing with Emma Lavallee, Brockton, $$$
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, November 17, 2024
Learn the ins and outs of working on a pottery wheel! In this class, students will learn basic skills, control, and self-expression, as well as surface decoration and glazing.
Sun, September 29, 2024 - Sun, November 17, 2024
Learn the ins and outs of working on a pottery wheel! In this class, students will learn basic skills, control, and self-expression, as well as surface decoration and glazing.
Mastering Photography: Smartphones (Hybrid Class), Boylston, $$$
Fri, October 4, 2024 - Fri, October 4, 2024
Join our three-part series of photography workshops at New England Botanic Garden, blending online theory sessions, an in-person walk with 1:1 conversation, and an online sharing and critique class.
Fri, October 4, 2024 - Fri, October 4, 2024
Join our three-part series of photography workshops at New England Botanic Garden, blending online theory sessions, an in-person walk with 1:1 conversation, and an online sharing and critique class.
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes (Ages 5-12), Boylston, $$
Sat, October 12, 2024 - Sat, October 12, 2024
In this hands-on workshop we will take to the trails on a magical journey to search for all-natural materials to help us decorate our own fairy houses and gnome homes.
Sat, October 12, 2024 - Sat, October 12, 2024
In this hands-on workshop we will take to the trails on a magical journey to search for all-natural materials to help us decorate our own fairy houses and gnome homes.
Gourd-geous Creations: The Art of Pumpkin Carving, Boylston, $$$
Wed, October 23, 2024 - Wed, October 23, 2024
Paul, renowned for his extraordinary pumpkin artistry, will guide you through the techniques and tools necessary to transform an ordinary pumpkin into a stunning, three-dimensional masterpiece.
Wed, October 23, 2024 - Wed, October 23, 2024
Paul, renowned for his extraordinary pumpkin artistry, will guide you through the techniques and tools necessary to transform an ordinary pumpkin into a stunning, three-dimensional masterpiece.
Needham High School Craft Fair and Bake Sale, Needham, $
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
41st Annual Needham High School Craft Fair and Bake Sale. This event features 100+ vendors selling their high-quality homemade items along with delicious baked goods.
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
41st Annual Needham High School Craft Fair and Bake Sale. This event features 100+ vendors selling their high-quality homemade items along with delicious baked goods.
Needham High School Craft Fair, Needham, $
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
The Needham High School Craft Fair is looking for crafters to sell their high quality, handmade items! If you are interested, please reach out for an application by emailing [email protected].
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sat, October 26, 2024
The Needham High School Craft Fair is looking for crafters to sell their high quality, handmade items! If you are interested, please reach out for an application by emailing [email protected].
Arts Wayland Presents: Mosaic Mirror Workshop, Waltham
Sun, October 27, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
In this one-day Mosaic Mirror workshop, led by Amy Lou Marks on Sunday October 27th from 1 pm to 4:30 pm, you will learn how to design a beautiful round mosaic mirror.
Sun, October 27, 2024 - Sun, October 27, 2024
In this one-day Mosaic Mirror workshop, led by Amy Lou Marks on Sunday October 27th from 1 pm to 4:30 pm, you will learn how to design a beautiful round mosaic mirror.
Arts Wayland Presents: Mosaic Jewelry Workshop, Waltham
Sun, December 8, 2024 - Sun, December 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, enjoy an afternoon of making your own jewelry. Mosaic artist Amy Lou Marks will supply everything you need!
Sun, December 8, 2024 - Sun, December 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, enjoy an afternoon of making your own jewelry. Mosaic artist Amy Lou Marks will supply everything you need!
DROP-IN Paint Pottery, Canvas & Plaster at The Painting Place, Wellesley, $$
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!
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!
Make a MESS at Discovery Museums, Acton, $
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, Arlington, $
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.