Arts & Crafts

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.

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.

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!

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.

SketchyGOichie DRAW! Summer 2026, , $$
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sat, August 29, 2026   
Catch the creative wave this season! Our SketchyGOichie DRAW! Summer Workshops are the perfect way for kids aged 7 and up to beat the heat and level up their art skills.

Kids' Pottery + Painting Party, , $$$
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Thu, December 31, 2026   
Bring your little ones to sculpt, spin, and splash color on their own clay creations. This fun, hands-on workshop lets kids try out real pottery wheels and hand-building techniques.

Lyrik Back Bay Watercolor Workshops, , Free
Mon, June 22, 2026  -  Mon, August 24, 2026   
Free summer watercolor workshops with Ashley Eisenman Art. Supplies are provided. Register online on Thursdays or sign up in person for available sessions. Three time slots available.

Brick by Brick: Salem's Hidden Architectural Stories, , $$
Thu, July 2, 2026  -  Mon, August 31, 2026   
Join us for a behind-the-scenes guided tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! Join us for a behind-the-scenes guided tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection!

Drop-In Craft for Ages 5-12, , Free
Thu, July 2, 2026  -  Thu, August 27, 2026   
Bring your young creators to the Millers Falls Branch Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for fun, hands-on, drop-in crafting sessions. Drop by the Millers Fall Branch Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a fun craft!

Kid's Recycled Arts Camp, 
Mon, July 6, 2026  -  Fri, August 28, 2026   
Bring your young creators to this engaging drop-in summer art camp using completely recycled materials. Children enjoy a diverse range of creative activities led by an experienced arts educator.

Painting With Watercolor and Acrylics, , $$$
Tue, July 7, 2026  -  Tue, August 25, 2026   
Develop or refine your painting skills in watercolor and acrylics with Dr. Rahul Ray in this welcoming 8-week studio class at The Arts Wayland Gallery.

🎨 Art in the Park - Georges Island, , Free
Sat, July 18, 2026  -  Sat, September 5, 2026   
Unleash your creativity with a variety of art activities designed to enrich your island experience. Test your hand at watercolors, write and illustrate nature haikus, learn to decode signal flags, and explore sun printing.

Whimsical Wednesdays: Family Fun & Date Night Mushroom Painting, , $$
Today  -  Wed, August 12, 2026   
Paint, stain, and seal your own wooden mushroom masterpiece at Whaling City Masterworks in New Bedford, featuring a relaxed atmosphere and all materials included for a fun family night out or creative date!

Paint & Sip: Urban Park Kindness Collage, , Free
Thu, August 13, 2026  -  Thu, August 13, 2026   
Unwind and get creative at the Chinatown Gate with an outdoor evening of collaborative collage-making, painting, and complimentary non-alcoholic sips. Join us at the Urban Park roof garden this summer!

Create Your Own Banner Paint Night with Miss Nancy and Brushed by Sam, , $
Thu, August 13, 2026  -  Thu, August 13, 2026   
Design and paint your own personalized banner in this fun, guided step-by-step creative workshop led by local art instructors. No experience needed and all supplies included.

Create & Customize Garden Stakes! (Slab-Building Clay), , $
Sat, August 15, 2026  -  Sat, August 15, 2026   
Learn the basics of clay slab-building and craft your own custom garden stakes in this fun, beginner-friendly pottery workshop at Pudgy's Place in Peabody. Beginner-friendly; all welcome! :)

Petal Printing (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Sun, August 16, 2026  -  Sun, August 16, 2026   
Participants will explore the garden and learn about how different parts of plants can be used for eco-printing. Create a one-of-a-kind bandana using the colors, shapes, and textures of plants.

Spin Art at Discovery Museum, , $$
Tue, August 18, 2026  -  Tue, August 18, 2026   
Explore the fusion of science, rotational motion, and color at the Discovery Museum in Acton by creating vibrant spin art masterpieces using simple spinning tools!

Spray and Splatter Painting at Discovery Museum, , $$
Wed, August 19, 2026  -  Wed, August 19, 2026   
Explore process art and motion at the Discovery Museum in Acton by experimenting with spray bottles, flicking brushes, and splatter painting techniques! Free with admission!

Beyond the Buoys, , Free
Fri, August 21, 2026  -  Fri, August 21, 2026   
Enjoy a magical late-summer evening of live acoustic music and community connections overlooking the water at the Piers Park. We invite you to set sail for an incredible evening of community, art and environmental awareness.

Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing: A Drop-In Event at Arnold Arboretum, , Free
Sun, August 23, 2026  -  Sun, August 23, 2026   
Join fiber artist Maggie Ruth Haaland on the Hunnewell Lawn at Arnold Arboretum to try your hand at natural plant-based fabric dyeing! This program is appropriate for all ages.

Custom Family & Baby Hand Prints Slab Building Clay Class, , $$
Sat, August 29, 2026  -  Sat, August 29, 2026   
Create lasting memories by crafting custom clay slab keepsakes of your family or baby's handprints in this guided afternoon workshop. All and one are welcome!

Beginner Spooncarving Workshop, , $$$
Sun, August 30, 2026  -  Sun, August 30, 2026   
Learn to hand carve wooden cooking spoons using traditional techniques! Learn to safely and efficiently use carving knives and gouges, and leave with your very own functional spoon!

Make a Mess: Paint Like Seurat, , Free
Tue, September 1, 2026  -  Tue, September 1, 2026   
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.

Fruitlands Fairy Forest, , Free
Thu, September 3, 2026  -  Sun, October 4, 2026   
Calling All Woodlands Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! Don your wings, grab your crowns, and come play in the Fruitlands woods as Louisa and her sisters once played.

World Rhythms: Folk Dance Across Cultures, , $
Wed, September 16, 2026  -  Wed, November 18, 2026   
Come participate in celebrating cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas through movement and music! This is a weekly event Wednesday evenings and is drop-in friendly

Author Series: Emily Franklin in conversation with Juliet Faithful, , Free
Thu, September 17, 2026  -  Thu, September 17, 2026   
Two brilliant authors. One unforgettable evening. Emily Franklin will be joined in conversation with Juliet Faithful at The Next Chapter Books and More on Thursday September 17th at 6:30PM

Paint-Your-Own-Pet with Positive Paint Parties & Boston's Forgotten Felines, , $$
Sat, September 19, 2026  -  Sat, September 19, 2026   
Join Positive Paint Parties and Boston's Forgotten Felines once again for another fun-filled evening where creativity meets compassion! Paint a custom portrait of your pet(s) at this artist-led paint party which benefits local cat rescue.

Cozy Bag Decorating Afternoon, , $
Sat, September 19, 2026  -  Sat, September 19, 2026   
Spend a relaxed autumn afternoon at Little Button Craft in Rochester customizing your own tote bag with fabric markers, paints, patches, pins, and stamps while enjoying cozy drinks!

Make a Mosaic Frame or a Piece of Jewelry, , $$
Sun, September 20, 2026  -  Sun, December 6, 2026   
Make a Mosaic Frame or a Piece of Jewelry Enjoy a few hours of creativity making a small mosaic picture frame or a piece of mosaic jewelry. Indicate your choice on the registration form.

Watercolor and Oil Pastel Workshop, , $$$
Tue, September 22, 2026  -  Tue, November 10, 2026   
Spend eight Tuesday evenings developing your artistic skills with acclaimed instructor Rahul Ray in this intimate studio course at Arts Wayland. Students will explore both watercolor and oil pastel—two very different mediums.

Mosaic Jewelry Workshop, 
Sun, September 27, 2026  -  Sun, September 27, 2026   
Spend a fun and creative Sunday afternoon at Arts Wayland designing your own beautiful mosaic pendant or earrings—no experience required! Sign up at www.artswayland.com. See you there!

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.

Glass Painting Workshop, , $$
Sun, October 25, 2026  -  Sun, October 25, 2026   
Discover the beauty of painting on glass in this hands-on workshop led by artist Irina Tolmach. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, participants will learn glass-painting techniques.

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.