Art and Crafts Classes in the Boston Area
Classes in Arts and Crafts are very popular in the Boston Area. They are available in many variations and locations and they offer a great opportunity to explore your creative side in a judgment-free space. Art classes are a great antidote to daily stress and help you sharpen your skill of observation and artistic expression. On top of that it is just a great way to have fun with a group of likeminded adults.
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The Art & Science of Sugar Sculptures | Oct-28-2025 | $85.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesday, Oct 28, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Woodworking Open Shop | Oct-28-2025 | $249.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Oct 28 - Dec 9, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Gardens in Glass | Oct-28-2025 | $99.00 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry | Oct-28-2025 | $59.00 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM , Tu , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Basic Sewing 5F25 | Oct-28-2025 | $365.00 | October 28-December 2, 2025 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Woodworking 101: A Simple Bench 4F25 | Oct-28-2025 | $425.00 | October 28-December 9, 2025 12:30 PM-3:30 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Woodworking 101: A Simple Bench 2F25 | Oct-28-2025 | $425.00 | October 28-December 9, 2025 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing & Painting Studio and Techniques for Teens GR 6-10 | Oct-28-2025 | $225.00 | Tuesdays, October 28 - December 16, 2025 (6 sessions) - 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-18 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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FALL ADULTS WORKSHOP: The Art of Felting | Oct-29-2025 | $65.00 | 1 day, Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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Basic Woodworking: Box 2F25 | Oct-29-2025 | $410.00 | October 29-December 10, 2025 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Wednesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Painting Foundations in Oil or Acrylic // Session 2 // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday | Oct-29-2025 | $450.00 | Wednesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2025 (6 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Painting Landscapes to Abstraction in Acrylic // All Levels // Wednesday | Oct-29-2025 | $505.00 | Wednesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2025 (6 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Sew Simple | Oct-30-2025 | $205.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Oct 30 - Dec 4, 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Basic Sewing 11F25 | Oct-30-2025 | $345.00 | October 30-December 11, 2025 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Intermediate Sewing 3F25 | Oct-30-2025 | $365.00 | October 30-December 11, 2025 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing & Color Theory with Pastels Workshop // All Levels // Thursday | Oct-30-2025 | $200.00 | Thursdays, October 30 - November 20, 2025 (4 sessions) - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Basic Sewing 8F25 | Oct-31-2025 | $365.00 | October 31-December 12, 2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Weekly Friday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Stone Carving at the Bench | Oct-31-2025 | $560.00 | October 31, 2025 - November 2, 2025, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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FALL ADULTS: Glass Making for the Holidays! | Nov-01-2025 | $295.00 | 3 weeks, Saturdays, November 1 - 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord |
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Weave a Table Runner // Ages 16+ // All Levels // Saturday | Nov-01-2025 | $140.00 | Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | New Art Center, Newton |
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Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Workshop GR 4-6 // Saturday | Nov-01-2025 | $250.00 | Saturdays, November 1 - December 13, 2025 (6 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Children, Ages 8 year-12 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Painting Techniques and Skills GR 7-10 // Saturday | Nov-01-2025 | $300.00 | Saturdays, November 1 - December 13, 2025 (6 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Marquetry intro: crafting art from wood | Nov-02-2025 | $300.00 | Sundays, 9am–12pm | Massart, Boston |
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Wood Turning: Boxes & Bowls 2F25 | Nov-02-2025 | $275.00 | November 2-9, 2025 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Vibrant Cuba: Journey Through Color & Culture | Nov-03-2025 | $3.00 | , MTuWThFSaSu , weeks | Newton Community Education |
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The art of data visualization | Nov-03-2025 | $600.00 | Mondays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Intermediate Sewing 4F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $345.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor for Beginners (2hrs) 2F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $255.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor for Beginners (1.5 hrs) 2F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $200.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 11:10 AM-12:40 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing for Beginners (AM) 3F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $200.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Basic Sewing 9F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $365.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing for Beginners (PM) 4F25 | Nov-03-2025 | $200.00 | November 3-December 8, 2025 12:50 PM-2:20 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Monotype Printmaking // All Levels // Monday | Nov-03-2025 | $375.00 | Mondays, November 3 - December 8, 2025 (6 sessions) - 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Painting with Color - Oil and Acrylics // Session 2 // All Levels // Monday | Nov-03-2025 | $450.00 | Mondays, November 3 - December 1, 2025 (6 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Cuffs: Forged, Fused, and Fabricated | Nov-03-2025 | $260.00 | November 3 - 17, 2025, Weekly on Monday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Moving Metal: The Art of Raising | Nov-03-2025 | $330.00 | November 3 - 24, 2025, Weekly on Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (4 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Watercolor Wonder - Creating Vibrant And Expressive Color, Texture And Spirit! | Nov-04-2025 | $300.00 | Tuesday 10:00 Am - 12:30 Pm | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown |
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Painting Beyond Foundations in Oil or Acrylic // Session 2 // Intermediate - Advanced // Tuesday | Nov-04-2025 | $400.00 | Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2025 (5 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Oil Painting: Light in Landscapes and More // Session 2 // Intermediate // Tuesday | Nov-04-2025 | $450.00 | Tuesdays, November 4 - December 9, 2025 (6 sessions) - 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Toolmaking for Jewelers | Nov-04-2025 | $180.00 | November 4 - 11, 2025, Weekly on Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Actor's Studio | Nov-05-2025 | $95.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Nov 5 - Dec 3, 6:00 - 7:25 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Painting Through Glass | Nov-05-2025 | $95.00 | 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Quilted Fabric Ornaments | Nov-05-2025 | $65.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesday, Nov 5, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Page to Print: Demystifying Publishing | Nov-05-2025 | $75.00 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Painting Oil and Acrylic // All Levels // Wednesday | Nov-05-2025 | $375.00 | Wednesdays, November 5 - December 10, 2025 (5 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Foundations in Chain Maille (Session 2) | Nov-05-2025 | $260.00 | November 5, 2025 - December 3, 2025, Weekly on Wednesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (4 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Gold Reclaimed: A Hands-On Workshop in Recycling Precious Metal | Nov-05-2025 | $180.00 | November 5 - 12, 2025, Weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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The Media Mirage | Nov-06-2025 | $115.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Nov 6 - Dec 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Make a Mug | Nov-06-2025 | $329.00 | Commonwealth Clayworks, Thursdays, Nov 6 - Dec 4, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Gel Plate Printmaking 1F25 | Nov-06-2025 | $130.00 | Thursday, November 6, 2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor & Mixed Media Exploration // Beginner - Intermediate - All Levels // Thursday | Nov-06-2025 | $375.00 | Thursdays, November 6 - December 11, 2025 (5 sessions) - 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Perfect Box Construction Without Warpage or Binding! | Nov-06-2025 | $260.00 | November 6 - 20, 2025, Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Painting from Photos: An Old Photo A New Look // Intermediate // Friday | Nov-07-2025 | $300.00 | Fridays, November 7 - December 12, 2025 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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From Sea to Setting: Drill, Rivet, and Solder Beach Stone Treasures | Nov-07-2025 | $210.00 | November 7, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Workshop - Drawing Explorations Fall 2025 | Nov-08-2025 | $95.00 | Saturday 01:00 Pm - 04:00 Pm | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown |
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Drawing Foundations 2F25 | Nov-08-2025 | $210.00 | November 8-December 6, 2025 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Weekly Saturday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Carving Fine Detail for Casting | Nov-08-2025 | $425.00 | November 8 - 9, 2025, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Formed and Stamped Sterling Silver Applique Embellishments | Nov-08-2025 | $180.00 | November 8 - 15, 2025, Weekly on Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Ceramics: Intermediate Wheel Throwing // Monday | Nov-10-2025 | $300.00 | Mondays, November 10 - December 8, 2025 (5 sessions) - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Advanced Photo Management on Apple Devices | Nov-12-2025 | $95.00 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM , W , 2 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Jewelry Making: It’s a Wrap! | Nov-12-2025 | $59.00 | Gibbs School, Wednesday, Nov 12, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Stained Glass // Ages 16+// All Levels // Wednesday | Nov-12-2025 | $325.00 | Wednesdays, November 12 - December 17, 2025 (5 sessions) - 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | New Art Center, Newton |
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Through the Hoop! Hoop Earrings Fabricated, Fused, and Formed | Nov-12-2025 | $135.00 | November 12, 2025, Wednesday from 11:00am - 2:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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The Art of the Cocktail | Nov-13-2025 | $95.00 | Mill Cafe, Thursday, Nov 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Fused Glass Workshop: Menorah & Mezuzah | Nov-13-2025 | $235.00 | Gibbs School, Thursday, Nov 13, 6:00 - 8:45 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Handmade Filigree Jewelry | Nov-14-2025 | $560.00 | November 14 - 16, 2025, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Jingle All the Way: Handmade Sleigh Bells | Nov-14-2025 | $180.00 | November 14 - 21, 2025, Weekly on Friday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Watercolor Workshop: Building Tone & Texture with Charcoal & Conté | Nov-15-2025 | $85.00 | Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Let's Make Some Loop-in-Loop Chains! | Nov-15-2025 | $260.00 | November 15 - 29, 2025, Weekly from 10:00am - 12:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Meditative Art | Nov-18-2025 | $119.00 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM , Tu , 3 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Monotype Printing with a Press 1F25 | Nov-18-2025 | $150.00 | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Metalsmithing & Jewelry Open Studio | Nov-18-2025 | $205.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Nov 18 - Dec 9, 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Glass Fusing: Menorah & Mezuzah | Nov-18-2025 | $89.00 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , Tu , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // All Levels // Tuesday | Nov-18-2025 | $470.00 | Tuesdays, November 18 - December 16, 2025 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Engineering Wire Settings and Captures 2.0 | Nov-18-2025 | $180.00 | November 18 - 25, 2025, Weekly on Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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From Raw Casting to Finished Jewelry! | Nov-18-2025 | $125.00 | November 18, 2025, Tuesday from 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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The Art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Egg Design | Nov-19-2025 | $59.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesday, Nov 19, 6:00 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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The Art of the Dumpling | Nov-19-2025 | $105.00 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , W , 1 weeks | Newton Community Education |
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Hammer, Carve, Emboss, and Solder: Unique Textures for Band Rings | Nov-21-2025 | $210.00 | November 21, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Matchbox Art Workshop 1F25 | Nov-22-2025 | $105.00 | Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:00 PM-6:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Enameling for Experienced Metalsmiths | Nov-22-2025 | $210.00 | November 22, 2025, Saturday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Tendrils, Twigs, and Vines | Nov-23-2025 | $210.00 | November 23, 2025, Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Wood Turning: Boxes & Bowls 3F25 | Nov-30-2025 | $275.00 | November 30-December 7, 2025 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Settings for Enamels: Bezels, Prongs, and Tabs | Dec-01-2025 | $260.00 | December 1 - 15, 2025, Weekly on Monday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Dot Mandala Rock Painting: Open Studio | Dec-02-2025 | $29.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesday, Dec 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Reticulated Textures for Jewelry | Dec-02-2025 | $180.00 | December 2 - 9, 2025, Weekly on Tuesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Lasting Impressions: Silicone Molds & Precious Metal Clay | Dec-02-2025 | $180.00 | December 2, 2025, Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm December 4, 2025, Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Intro to Foldforming: From Line Folds to T-folds & More | Dec-03-2025 | $260.00 | December 3 - 17, 2025, Weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Catch of the Day | Dec-04-2025 | $260.00 | December 4 - 18, 2025, Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Weave a Circular Wall Hanging 2F25 | Dec-05-2025 | $150.00 | Friday, December 5, 2025 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Chain Maille Jewelry: Full Persian Weave | Dec-05-2025 | $105.00 | December 5, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 1:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Chain Maille Jewelry: Vipera Berus Full Persian Weave | Dec-05-2025 | $105.00 | December 5, 2025, Friday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Miniature Mechanics: Nuts, Bolts & Threaded Connections | Dec-05-2025 | $180.00 | December 5 - 12, 2025, Weekly from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Shaker box workshop | Dec-06-2025 | $300.00 | Saturday & Sunday, & Saturday, 9am–12pm | Massart, Boston |
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Family Clay Workshop 2F25 | Dec-06-2025 | $75.00 | December 6-13, 2025 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Weekly Saturday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Introduction to Sharpening 1F25 | Dec-06-2025 | $85.00 | Saturday, December 6, 2025 2:00 PM-5:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Box Clasps Weekend Intensive! | Dec-06-2025 | $425.00 | December 6 - 7, 2025, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Earring Construction Techniques for Polymer Clay | Dec-06-2025 | $180.00 | December 6 - 13, 2025, Weekly on Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Gel Plate Printmaking 2F25 | Dec-10-2025 | $130.00 | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00 AM-1:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Jewelry 101: Stone Cutting for Beginners | Dec-12-2025 | $210.00 | December 12, 2025, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |