Events
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February School Vacation Week: Ben Franklin, Printer
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House February 21, 2012 Before moving to Philadelphia and starting his own printing business, Benjamin Franklin learned the trade in his brother's shop in Boston. Learn the techniques to colonial printing as you create your own print to bring home and learn some of Franklin's most famous sayings! Activities included in Museum Admission
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Old South Meeting House |
02/21/12 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
A Vacation Week Family Program at the Jackson Homestead and Museum
Presented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton February 21, 2012 THE MA 54TH: A BLACK REGIMENT IN THE CIVIL WAR
A Vacation Week Family Program at the Jackson Homestead and Museum
Did you know that Massachusetts raised one of the first black regiments of the Civil War, led by a man who grew up in Newton? Come learn about their stories, and make a popular civil-war era toy to take home. Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to...
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Historic Newton |
02/21/12 |
Historic Newton, Newton |
A Visual Journey Through India: Past and Present
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston February 1-April 11, 2012 Explore Indian art and culture through the lens of epic stories, religious rituals, sacred space, contemporary literature, and cinema. This 10-session course brings to life our newly installed South Asian galleries, enriching the experience of those who have traveled to India, those who hope to go there someday, and those who want to learn more about Indian culture.
Wednesdays, February 1?April 11, except February 22
1?2:30 pm
Remis Auditorium
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) |
02/01/12 -
04/11/12 |
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston |
About and Engaged: Community Gathering for Artists
Presented by Massachusetts College of Art and Design February 21, 2012 Please join us for the first of five community conversation gatherings for artists of all disciplines who create socially engaged work. This gathering is presented by ArtistsUnderTheDome.org, Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory, New England, MassArt’s Godine Family Gallery, and CACP. For more information and to RSVP, please contact aboutandengaged@gmail.com. This event is part of a series with events also talking place on the following Tuesdays: March 20, April 17, May 8, June 26. All...
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Massachusetts College of Art and Design |
02/21/12 |
North Building, Room 181, Boston |
Acrylic Painting: Pushing the Boundaries
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 21-March 24, 2012 Push the boundaries of your painting in a comfortable setting. Work each week from a still life or model, moving from representation toward expression. We’ll emphasize interrelationships between subject and environment, and experiment with gesture, composition, rhythm and color. All levels are welcome, but some prior painting experience is helpful. Limit 12 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/21/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
ACT Lecture| Bruce Yonemoto: Re-representations and Simulations
Presented by MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) March 5, 2012 Bruce Yonemoto works within the overlapping intersections of art and commerce, and the gallery world and cinema screen. Yonemoto juxtaposes cultural material from different international communities, such as those of the Japanese Americans, Nipo-Brasiliero, Peruvian Quechua and Hollywood communities. The photographic series North South East West focuses on the erased history of American Civil War soldiers of Asian descent. Yonemoto’s collaboration with Dr. Juli Carson deals with the...
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MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) |
03/05/12 |
ACT cube, Cambridge |
ACT Lecture| Gloria Sutton: Playback: Broadcast Experiments 1970 and Now
Presented by MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) April 2, 2012 In the 1970s, broadcast television, cable, and even satellite transmissions were considered viable outlets for visual artists to experiment, tamper, and often times, spectacularly fail with, all the while engaging in a generative model of art production. This talk focuses on the institutionalization of media art with a particular emphasis on the Long Beach Museum of Art’s prescient move to set up a media art center and commission artists to create a broadcast channel to distribute...
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MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology (ACT) |
04/02/12 |
ACT cube, Cambridge |
Adult Puppetry Class: Introduction to Shadow Puppetry
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 27-March 19, 2012 In "Introduction to Shadow Puppetry," students will learn the history of shadow performance and see examples of the exciting work being developed by today's shadow puppeteers. Through building and performance assignments, the class will explore diverse styles of shadow puppets ranging from simple hand shadows to elaborate cut-out figures with moving parts. By the end of the class, students will have acquired all the tools they need to create their own shadow puppet show!
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
02/27/12 -
03/19/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
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Advanced Knitting
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
03/01/12 -
04/05/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Advanced Photoshop: Projects and Techniques
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops February 4-March 24, 2012 In the ever evolving world of creative imagery, Photoshop techniques have never been so complex yet equally as exciting.
This class is intended for advanced photoshop users and will delve into techniques used by industry leading photographers. The class will focus on modern commercial methods, techniques and processes such as the RAW workflow, blended imagery and more. Advanced Photoshop: Projects and Techniques will be a combination of on location and real world shooting, as well as...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
02/04/12 -
03/24/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
An Tua Nua with Metamovements
Presented by MetaMovements Salsa at An Tua Nua March 25, 2009 - Ongoing Metamovements offers semi-private salsa lessons every Wednesday starting at 7 for those who want to quickly learn how to become better dancers. At 7pm we feature a specialized semi-private lesson focused on your specific needs. Each group is based on experience level so whether you're new to salsa or have been dancing for years we have something for you. At 8 we feature a Rueda de Casino class, a type of social, round form of salsa dancing. Each class is followed by a small performance to...
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MetaMovements Salsa |
03/25/09 -
Ongoing |
An Tua Nua, Boston |
Ancient Bronzes Workshop
Presented by Harvard Art Museums March 23, 2012 Lisa Anderson, Frederick Randolph Grace Assistant Curator of Ancient Art, Harvard Art Museums; Francesca Bewer, Research Curator, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums; Ruth Bielfeldt, Assistant Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University; Susanne Ebbinghaus, George M. A. Hanfmann Curator of Ancient Art, Harvard Art Museums; Katherine Eremin, Patricia Cornwell Conservation Scientist, Straus Center for...
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Harvard Art Museums |
03/23/12 |
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Animal Artists: A six-week course (Ages 7–11)
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History March 6-April 10, 2012 Sketch face-to-face with a zebra, ostrich or tiger as we learn to draw animals from the museum’s collections. Students focus on new animals each week and practice using different media. By the end of this six-week course, students will have gained greater confidence in their skills as well as a new appreciation for the animal world. This popular club is taught by educator, artist and illustrator Erica Beade. Returning students are welcome and will deepen their skills each time.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
03/06/12 -
04/10/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Animal Footprints and Signs
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 12, 2012 Wonder what animal made those tracks? Who is traveling on the trails or through your yard? Come find out how to solve these mysteries! Pre-registration required. Ages 6 and up. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/12/12 |
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Animal Tracking at Broadmoor
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 18, 2012 Winter is a great time to look for signs of animals as they forage for food and shelter during the cold winter months. Learn to identify the tracks, chews, scat, burrows and other clues left by many creatures including deer, fisher and coyote. Pre-registration required. Program involves walking over uneven terrain.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/18/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Animal Tracking at Broadmoor by Snowshoe
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 18, 2012 Winter is a great time to look for signs of animals as they forage for food and shelter during the cold winter months. Learn to identify the tracks, chews, scat, burrows and other clues left by many creatures including deer, fisher and coyote. Pre-registration required. Instructions and Directions: Snowshoes not included. We can provide information on options for local rentals if needed. If no snow, will track by foot.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/18/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
April Vacation: Magic and Mayhem
Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 16-April 20, 2012 Inspired by popular stories like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Chronicles of Narnia, the group will create and perform scenes and songs of enchantment, mystery, and amazing journeys. Participants will explore the magic and supernatural elements of these tales while learning the fundamentals of art, performance, and creative collaboration.
Magic and Mayhem concludes with an ‘enchanting’ performance for family and friends..
Grades...
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Watertown Children's Theatre |
04/16/12 -
04/20/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
Argentine Tango
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 12-February 16, 2012 Get a taste of the elegant social dance that creates a unique, silent communication between dance partners, forming one body moving in coordination and harmony. Perfect for beginners, students in this class will work on connecting to a dance partner and to the music while building an Argentine tango vocabulary for the dance floor. Students are welcome to sign up with or without a partner. To pivot on the floor with ease, please bring non-rubber soled shoes.
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Springstep |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Presented by Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine April 16-April 18, 2012 Nutrition & Health: State of the Science and Clinical Applications is the premier nutrition conference for health professionals in the U.S. Presented by Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, the conference assembles internationally-recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs, all of whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living. You will leave understanding the links between nutrition, disease...
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Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine |
04/16/12 -
04/18/12 |
Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston |
Art & Music
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 19, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building, and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
ART Adventures for grades 4 - 6
Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society January 14-March 3, 2012 Come to LACS on Saturday mornings and make four different projects with animals as the subject; human, “real” and imaginary! In each project you will be learning about basic principles of art while growing in ability to draw, paint, work with clay, and make a mobile.
Each Saturday session will include snack & discussion time while we look and think about master art works. What makes a piece of art “good”? How did the artist make it? Begin to...
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Lexington Arts and Crafts Society |
01/14/12 -
03/03/12 |
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington |
Art Experience Marketplace
Presented by Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) October 18, 2011-June 30, 2012 Announcing the first Art Experience Marketplace: a catalogue of art experiences donated by some of Cape Ann's best artists, jewelers, and cultural organizations. Choose from art workshops, custom jewelry, museum tours and more, all unique holiday gifts. Percentage of proceeds goes to seARTS. For catalogue and payment information, email info@searts.org.
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Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) |
10/18/11 -
06/30/12 |
, Gloucester |
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Art for All: Formal Drawing
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
03/21/11 -
03/03/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Art Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 11-March 21, 2012 Newcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. The youngest children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and finally clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric or yarn and develop your own sewing or knitting kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/11/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Assemblages with Found Objects
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 5-March 18, 2012 Discarded wood, sewing notions, vintage toys and family snapshots – combine objects like these with glue and ingenuity to make an evocative 3-D assemblage. With a master assemblage artist, create new meanings by recombining old objects both cherished and banal. All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/05/12 -
03/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Ballet for Your Body Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 12-February 16, 2012 Ballet is not just for ballerinas – it’s for everyone. A healthy activity for the mind and body, ballet can help you tone and strengthen your muscles, increase flexibility, improve posture, and develop fluid joint movement. Whether you’re new to ballet, or ready to pull out your dusty slippers from years ago, this class is perfect for anyone looking to challenge their body and their mind with basic ballet barre and center work broken down into easy-to-learn techniques....
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Springstep |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Springstep, Medford |
Basic Bookmaking for Artists
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-February 16, 2012 From basic single-sheet constructions, accordions, sewn binds and boxes to more complicated hybrids, learn basic materials and techniques to create personal artist’s books. Exposure to contemporary book artists’ work will complement hands-on experience in class. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 27-April 2, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/27/12 -
04/02/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 8-February 12, 2012 Learn the basics of casting on and off, choosing needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches, and how to read a pattern. Build skills quickly as you complete at least one project, a wallet or a multi-colored hat. One class session will meet at JP Knit & Stitch (to be announced). In winter, the Sunday class welcomes parent-child pairs (age 9 and up). Limit 8 students
Instructor: Diane Ivey
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/08/12 -
02/12/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-February 16, 2012 Learn the basics of casting on and off, choosing needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches, and how to read a pattern. Build skills quickly as you complete at least one project, a wallet or a multi-colored hat. One class session will meet at JP Knit & Stitch (to be announced). In winter, the Sunday class welcomes parent-child pairs (age 9 and up). Limit 8 students
Instructor: Diane Ivey
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
02/16/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |