Unleash your creativity and unique style at this free, four week, art exploration. We will work towards two final projects that ask what creativity means to you. The first project is a multi media, self portrait. The second is an air dry clay sculpture, inspired from elements of the self portrait.

Grades 9-12

Summer is not quite over so make plans to take advantage of this free family event before the school year begins.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Drop in, but you must arrive no later than 2:30pm.  Registration is suggested.

Materials:  All materials supplied.

One Day Workshop

Bring the family and choose from a variety of summer projects to paint and embellish.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Drop in, but you must arrive no later than 2:30pm.  Registration is suggested.

Materials:  All materials supplied.

One Day Workshop

Interested in watercolor? What about getting ahead on personalized Christmas cards? Bring some ideas about your favorite parts of the holidays an turn them into beautiful holiday cards using beginner watercolor techniques.

Material Fee: All Material Supplied

Minimum: 5, Maximum 10

Decorating oyster shells is a fun way to create personalized Christmas ornaments. Whether you choose decoupage or assemblage, stickers or painting, you will stretch your creativity to make something truly special.

Material Fee: $5 material fee due to the instructor at the class

Minimum: 5, Maximum 12

Create your own textured slab clay Christmas tree. You’ll learn simple hand-building techniques to shape, texture, and personalize your piece—no experience needed.  …Not into trees? You can make clay tags, ornaments, or trinket dishes for gifts , as well. Enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Plan to return at a later date to glaze your piece.

Material Fee: All Material Supplied

Minimum: 5, Maximum 10

Enjoy creating this whimsical fabric Christmas tree for your holiday table. The process is easy and relaxing and the result will be sure to make you smile.  Supplies included. Just bring your holiday spirit!

Material Fee: $12.50 per person to be paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of the class

Minimum: 5, Maximum 12

Needle Felting is the unique art of sculpting wool using special needles! It’s fun, relaxing and so rewarding. You can choose from a variety of colors for hat and scarf to make yours unique. Ornament is approximately 5” x 3”. No experience is necessary as Paige will guide through each step the process to complete the project. Don’t forget to bring “reading glasses” if applicable!

Material Fee: All Materials Supplied

Minimum: 6, Maximum 15

Needle Felting is the unique art of sculpting wool using special needles! It’s fun, relaxing and so rewarding. The Needle Felted Cardinal is approximately 3”x3” attached to an 8” wreath with your choice of various embellishments. Workshop includes all supplies and instruction. No experience is necessary as Paige will guide through each step the process to complete the project. Don’t forget to bring “reading glasses” if applicable!

Material Fee: All Materials Supplied

Minimum: 6, Maximum 15

Students will learn the three basic techniques in manipulating mud. (clay) Throughout the week each student should complete a pinch pot, slab construction, and a coil build. With the tools, education, and support provided, each student will have a chance to express themselves and create their own works of art!

*Students should dress down, and be prepared to get messy

Ages 6-10
Maximum 10 students per each time period

Materials: All materials supplied.
Teacher: Sarah Hahn

Following a demonstration, students will receive thorough instructions on creating simple forms on the potter’s wheel. Throughout the week, students will practice wedging, centering, opening, and pulling the clay to create a variety of unique pieces of art.

*Students should wear clothes so they can get muddy and leave any rings or bracelets off/at home.

Ages 11-14
Maximum 6 students per each time period

Materials: All materials supplied.

Teacher: Sarah Hahn

A playful, hands-on introduction to art where little ones explore color, texture, and the world around them alongside a caregiver. Expect painting, printing, and simple projects inspired by nature, like flower stamping or water-based art.

Ages 3-5 with adult
Maximum 10 students

Materials: All materials supplied.

Teacher: Mags Roy

A creative space for older kids to explore ideas, experiment with different materials, and make art that reflects their own perspective. Expect drawing, painting, collage, and projects like personal journals inspired by life in and around Cambridge.

Ages 11-14
Maximum 12 students

Materials: All materials supplied.
Teacher: Mags Roy

A hands-on art adventure where kids explore the natural world around Cambridge and turn what they find into creative projects. Expect nature-inspired art, simple printmaking, and projects using collected materials like leaves, flowers, and found textures.

Ages 6-10
Maximum 12 students

Materials: All materials supplied.
Teacher: Mags Roy

This class is intended to introduce you to what’s involved in the craft of stained glass.  The finished piece will be a 12 x 12 Tiffany-style panel using the copper foil method.  Students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to use all the tools that are on hand. Cutting, grinding, soldering and final fabrication will be taught in this class. If you are experienced in working with glass and the tools, come join us! No open-toed shoes for safety!

Minimum 5, Maximum 7 students
Materials: All tools supplied. Material fee of $100 is due at beginning of class.

This class offers experienced watercolor artists the opportunity to paint together working from their own photos and the instructors, along with weekly still life setups. The class explores various techniques, learns triad painting along with how different pigments work. Critique is part of every class.

Minimum 6, Maximum 10 students

Materials: No materials supplied. Material list available upon registration.

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Beginners will receive step by step instruction on the pottery wheel so that you can create a simple and unique piece of pottery. For those with previous experience, this is an opportunity to practice and refine simple forms and explore more complex shapes. All materials provided. Minimum age to register for this class is 16.

*Enrollment in this course enables students to use the ceramics studio during open studio hours.

Minimum 3, Maximum 6 students

Materials: All materials supplied.