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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 10-February 14, 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 |
01/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-February 13, 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 |
01/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts February 8-March 14, 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 |
02/08/12 -
03/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 Learn the basic elements of upholstery as you complete a simple footstool: webbing, springing (with coil springs and 8-way tying), padding, covering and stitching with a machine. This is a perfect prequel to our regular Upholstery class, if you want some skills before addressing your own furniture. Materials will be supplied; students will be coached on purchasing their own fabric. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-February 18, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
02/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Beginning Drawing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-March 21, 2012 For people who haven’t drawn in a long time, or want to get started. Visit the basics of composition, gesture, line, texture and tone. Working from still lifes, experiment with a variety of drawing mediums and approaches. Examples from art history will open your eyes to drawing’s vast range. Soon you’ll be drawing with pleasure, confidence, accuracy and expression. Limit 10 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Beginning Drawing & Painting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-March 24, 2012 For kids who have just started drawing, or already draw well and want to improve their skills. Through imagination and observation, students explore a variety of approaches, mediums and techniques, working on composition, pattern, line, texture, scale, color, shading and contrast. Older children and teens develop personal expression through individual and group critiques. Media may include watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pencil and pastel.
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Belly Dance Basics Class
Presented by Springstep at Springstep January 10-February 14, 2012 Take part in some stimulating, creative, and joyous exercise, in the multicultural artistic expression of Raks Sharqi (belly dancing)! This class is for those new to the dance or those who need a review of the basic moves and musical rhythms. Students will use some of the props of the dance, including veils and canes. You can expect a great workout, whether you aspire to become a professional belly dancer, or just wish to tone your body in an energizing way!
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Springstep |
01/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Springstep, Medford |