ART & CRAFTS

The Art of the Catboat

Presented by Cape Cod Maritime Museum at Cape Cod Maritime Museum

March 12-July 6, 2013

New Exhibit
The Art of the Catboat

A diverse medium expression of the elegant Catboat design.  The Catboat, an elegant display of craftsmanship and beauty, exemplifies the spirit of the American boat design. Joseph Keveney caught this spirit when he built three Catboat models from 1936-1942. Fortunately,...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's 92nd Annual Pow wow - 2013

Presented by Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's Annual Powwow

July 5-July 7, 2013

The annual event features a Traditional Dance Contest, Traditional Drumming Contest, Fire Ball, Clam Bake, New England Birds of Prey and Wampanoag Singers.

Needle Felted Gnomes

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

July 9, 2013

Soft, colorful, and irresistibly cute, these quirky little characters take on a life of their own! In this workshop we’ll use all-natural dyed wool and special needle felting tools to create a one-of-a-kind gnome to bring home for a nature table or give as a charming gift to a friend. Class is $25 per person and includes all materials,...

Moo! Cow Appreciation Storytime and Activity

Presented by World's Only Curious George Store at World's Only Curious George Store

July 12, 2013

In honor of National Cow Appreciation Day, we will be reading some awesome books about our favorite mooing mammal. Join us to hear Click Clack Moo, You Can’t Milk A Dancing Cow, and Mrs. Wow Never Wanted A Cow. Stick around for coloring and cow crafts!

Levitate Music & Arts Festival

Presented by Boston Event Works and

July 13, 2013

 The Levitate Music & Arts Festival will feature performances from The Original Wailers, The Soul Rebels, Stick Figure, Passafire, Jesse Dee, Windsor Tree, and Dan and the Wildfire. The music will be performed all day as you visit the arts and crafts fair and enjoy...

Mixed Media Jewelry

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

July 16, 2013

Design your own jewelry in any color palette, combining images, words, gems and found objects, and applying onto glass bubbles or embedding in a bezel with an easy-to-use resin. Advance registration required, space is limited. Bring a friend! To register call 781-646-2200

Sandala

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

July 18, 2013

Most sand mandalas are temporary works, made with much care and painstaking detail – until they are swept away and the sand is returned to the earth, also as part of a ritual. Our version of sand mandalas – Sandalas – are permanent. In this workshop, participants will learn interesting ways to work with sand to make their...

SummerARTS

Presented by Community Music Center of Boston at Community Music Center of Boston

June 24-July 19, 2013

SummerARTS presented by Community Music Center of Boston
June 24-July 19

SummerARTS celebrates community, friendship, artistic development and self-expression with children ages 4-14. Every day classes are offered for 4 weeks in singing music and playing instruments, as well as visual art, movement...

Mural Madness!

Presented by Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

July 20, 2013

Add authentic designs to our floor and wall murals. Handle artifacts like those in the ancient images and guess which minerals create those brilliant colors.

Stay five minutes or all afternoon! Free with Peabody Museum admission, no reservations required. Recommended for ages 7 and up accompanied by an adult.

Supercharged Painting - Oil & Acrylic with John Murray

Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center

June 24-July 22, 2013

 This class combines an active studio atmosphere with an experimental approach to painting. Students of all levels will improve techniques and experiment with new ways to making art. Class encourages figurative and abstract approaches to working with plenty of individual critiques that will help students to develop a personal voice in...

Summer Teen Stone Carving Classes

Presented by Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC

July 8-August 2, 2013

For Kids 11 and up who are interested in carving stone the way it has been done for thousands of years!Students will learn how to carve stone(alabaster) a fascinating ancient medium. The whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process will be taught. Students are encouraged and aided in producing...

Highfield Hall: Cape Cod Mosaic Workshops

Presented by Highfield Hall at Highfield Hall

July 8-August 2, 2013

In conjunction with the exhibition Signatures: 15 Artists Making Their Marks in Mosaic, the Cape Cod Mosaic Workshops will be offering six classes at Highfield Hall. There are offerings appropriate for beginner through advanced students.

The instructors, Yulia Hanansen, Sonia King, Laurie Mika, Susan Wechsler, Jim Bowen and Lynn Chin are...

Furry Monsters 101” Adult Classes in Puppet showplace Theatre

Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre

July 15-August 5, 2013

 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! “Furry Monsters 101” will focus on the proper manipulation of Muppet-style hand and rod puppets featured on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and Avenue Q. Professional puppeteers know how to make these puppet characters appear as living, breathing beings with their own thoughts, desires, and motivations....

Needle Felted Gnomes

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

August 8, 2013

Soft, colorful, and irresistibly cute, these quirky little characters take on a life of their own! In this workshop we’ll use all-natural dyed wool and special needle felting tools to create a one-of-a-kind gnome to bring home for a nature table or give as a charming gift to a friend. Class is $25 per person and includes all materials,...

Summer Arts and Rec

Presented by Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts

July 8-August 9, 2013

Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts has partnered with the Concord Recreation Department to offer a Half-Day Arts Program combined with a Half-Day Recreation Camp! Children will begin the day with Concord Rec (9:00am–12:30pm) for activities that include tennis, free swim, swim lessons, sports and games, and more. Then they will join...

Summer 2013 Ceramics Courses

Presented by Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard at Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard

May 28-August 10, 2013

The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard announces their Summer Term 2013 featuring a variety of courses suited for the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional.  Courses vary in length from a two day specialty workshops to 10-weeks of weekly instruction and full access to our studio.  The Summer Term features...

The Art Drive

Presented by Art Drive

August 10-August 11, 2013

The ART Drive is back for its sixth annual open studio weekend featuring more than thirty professional artists, the ART Drive is the premier regional event for art lovers, buyers and collectors. The event is known for its diversity of art and artists and includes painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers and...

One World 2013

Presented by The Mary Baker Eddy Library at Mary Baker Eddy Library

July 9-August 13, 2013

"One World" is an annual summer program that introduces culture and arts to the children of Boston, including a variety of activities such as sing-alongs, multicultural performances, floor murals and art projects designed to connect children to the Library’s historical collections.

Each week, we feature a different...

World Music Explorers: Africa - Summer Vacation Program

Presented by New School of Music at New School of Music

August 12-August 16, 2013

A hands-on introduction to world instruments, dance and art from across Africa. Students explore the world through music through a series of daylong workshops to include dance, song and games from all around Africa led by New School master musicians. Along with daily crafts and outside play, it’s sure to be a great...

Sandala

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

August 17, 2013

Our version of sand mandalas – Sandalas – are permanent. In this workshop, participants will learn interesting ways to work with sand to make their very own version of a mandala. With the guidance of the workshop leader, participants will learn to vine, spread, stitch, peak, and circle, all using sand. Brand new colors that have...

Henna Body Art

Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store

August 20, 2013

Henna Body Art is a unique way to decorate hands, arms, legs and feet with traditional or contemporary designs that last up to three weeks. Join us for a relaxing evening learning about the history, traditions, and application techniques of henna body art. In this upcoming beginner henna workshop for adults and teens, participants will receive...

ArtVenturers II: Adventures in CandyLand

Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre and at The Arsenal Center For The Arts

August 19-August 23, 2013

Pre-registration required.  Grades K-2.  Extended day available for additional fee.

Haven’t you always wanted to live in a world made of candy? In this week-long class, students will bring a world of sweets to life through theatre games and activities, eventually creating and performing original plays! This class teaches...

Summer Vacation Kids Art Classes

Presented by Arsenal Center for the Arts at The Arsenal Center For The Arts

June 17-August 23, 2013

The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops for children this summer, beginning June 17 – August 23. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more.

Morning and afternoon workshops, Monday - Friday, for...

Supercharged Painting - Oil & Acrylic with John Murray

Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center

July 29-August 26, 2013

This class combines an active studio atmosphere with an experimental approach to painting. Students of all levels will improve techniques and experiment with new ways to making art. Class encourages figurative and abstract approaches to working with plenty of individual critiques that will help students to develop a personal voice in their...

Summer Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding

Presented by New Art Center at New Art Center

July 9-August 27, 2013

All levels are welcome. Learn how to throw pottery on the wheel and make your own bowls, mugs, plates and more. Students will also learn about glazing and firing techniques in this relaxing and fun environment. Advanced students are welcome to join the class and perfect techniques and skills.

Thursday Night Summer Concert Series on the Prado!

Presented by North End Music and Performing Arts Center at The Prado

July 11-August 29, 2013

NEMPAC will host its third annual Summer Outdoor Concert Series on the Prado each Thursday in July & August in the Boston's Little Italy, the North End!

We aim to provide the public with evenings of free music performances. We are collaborating with local organizations and also the The Celebrity Series of Boston’s...

Children's Art Centre's Summer Arts Program

Presented by United South End Settlements

June 24-August 30, 2013

Summer Arts Program Ages 4.5 – 12 years

Program Hours: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Session 1: June 24 – July 5, 2013 (closed July 4)

Session 2: July 8 – 19, 2013

Session 3: July 22 – August 2, 2013

Session 4: August 5 – 16, 2013

Session 5: August 19 – 30, 2013...

Summer Arts Under the Umbrella

Presented by Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts at Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts

July 8-August 30, 2013

What makes Summer Arts Under the Umbrella so special? Our experienced instructors are practicing artists. They share a love of their art with a keen awareness of the developmental needs of children and young adults. We offer fine arts education for ages 5-12 and an excellent Counselor in Training program for ages 14-16. Learning, growing, and...

Maud Morgan Arts Summer Classes

Presented by Maud Morgan Arts

July 8-August 30, 2013

Maud Morgan Arts will feature a strong summer lineup of clay making, drawing, printmaking, painting and sculpture classes, each offered during a different week.

Randy Garber will teach a class focused on drawing as a means of investigating the world, and the other exploring the intersection of drawing and printmaking. Students will...

HyArts Artist Shanties at Hyannis Harbor

Presented by Town of Barnstable and HyArts Cultural District

June 28-September 1, 2013

Browse among the seven colorful shanties featuring local artists who work and sell their wares right from their “seaside studios”. Artists change weekly and work varies from painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass, ceramics, mariner knot work to wood carving and much more. Shanties are open weekends May/June, seven days a week as of...

ART PARTIES FOR EVERYONE

Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society

July 19-September 20, 2013

 Re-create a masterpiece in one night.

HyArts Artist Shanties at Hyannis Harbor

Presented by Town of Barnstable

September 2-September 29, 2013

Browse among the seven colorful shanties featuring local artists who work and sell their wares right from their “seaside studios”. Artists change weekly and work varies from painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass, ceramics, mariner knot work to wood carving and much more. Shanties are open weekends May/June, seven days a week as of...

Opening Our Doors 2013

Presented by The Mary Baker Eddy Library and at Mary Baker Eddy Library

October 14, 2013

The Mary Baker Eddy Library, and other institutions that form the ‘Fenway Cultural District,’ will once again open our doors in order to share the creative and exciting work of neighborhood artists, musicians, and cultural institutions.

On Columbus Day, October 14, we invite visitors to enjoy free admission to our...

Glass Fridays

Presented by Diablo Glass School at Diablo Glass School

May 31, 2013-April 25, 2014

Are you 21+ and interested in trying new things!?

On the last Friday of every month Diablo welcomes you to an evening full of glass and wine! This event is perfect for a night out with friends, a fun date, or a way to meet new friends. Spend three hours in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot...

TRUMPET - An Idea Gallery Grand Opening

Presented by Trumpet - An Idea Gallery

June 15, 2012-June 30, 2014

Trumpet is a consortium of art, music, theater, the written word, film, video, photography and education. The gallery is located at 20 Grove Street in Peterborough, and will open on Friday, June 15th, with a fine art exhibit of work by stone sculptor, Rob Germeroth, kinetic sculptor, Mike Teitsch, mixed media artist, Mona Adisa Brooks, and...