Maker Space: Winter Break
Step into the world of imagination at Maker Space, where the deCordova Sculpture Park becomes your muse! Explore bold ideas and unexpected materials inspired by the artists and themes on view in the Sculpture Park. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with others, this is your chance… Read More
Kids Gather, Make, Give: Children’s Natural Gift Making Workshop at Appleton Farms
Come to Appleton Farms’ Education Barnyard and gather with community, family, and our barnyard friends for a festive day of natural and repurposed crafting. Designed for families with children ages 3–12, this workshop will feature craft tables in the carriage barn where children can make recycled material handmade cards, stamped… Read More
Make and Mingle: Winter Wreaths
Get outside and explore the Fruitlands Trails while gathering materials for your own winter wreath! After our brisk winter hike, we’ll head into the warm indoors to enjoy some bubbles and craft the materials we’ve harvested into a festive, sustainable wreath you can hang from your doorway to celebrate the… Read More
Powisset Pals – Holiday Crafts
Cardboard Gingerbread House Workshop Get into the holiday spirit with a creative twist on a classic seasonal tradition! In this hands-on workshop, kids will transform recycled cardboard and everyday craft materials into their very own gingerbread-style houses. From designing walls and windows to adding colorful decorations and imaginative details, young… Read More
Gather, Make, Give: Natural Gift Making Workshop for Adults at Appleton Farms
Gather with family, friends, and community in our scenic Carriage Barn to kick off the holiday season with creativity and joy. Participants will have the opportunity to make a variety of nature-based crafts to take home and give as gifts, including natural barnyard inspired fire starters, tea bags, stovetop simmer… Read More
Make and Mingle: Felted Winter Landscapes
Create your own three dimensional winter wonderland while enjoying some festive bubbles! Learn how to “paint” with multi-colored wool roving onto a felt “canvas” and watch as layered, textural works of art come to life! Get inspired by the New England landscape and create your own winter scenes that… Read More
Field to Felting: A Felting Workshop at Weir River Farm
Discover the art of working with wool at Weir River Farm in this immersive, hands-on felting experience celebrating our beloved flock of sheep! During this workshop, guests will enjoy an up-close introduction to the farm’s sheep and learn about the important role sheep play in sustainable fiber production. Participants will… Read More
