Art-Making Programs

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Art-Making Programs

Harness your creativity through art-making classes across our properties.

Join us for art classes across the state. Harness the power of your creativity through a wide variety of workshops and classes including, watercolor painting, nature journaling, drawing and sketching, and much more. Reserve a spot today for you and a friend. We’ve got programs for all ages and skill levels!

Saturday, April 27

Saturday, April 27

Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Observe the changing seasons at Bartholomew's cobble in this nature journaling group.

Saturday, May 11

Saturday, May 11

CraneExplorer: Mother's Day Coastal Crafts

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | Ipswich

Join this interactive education program to learn about treasures found on the beach and make your own coastal crafts!

Saturday, May 11

Saturday, May 11

Shibori Dyeing Workshop at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

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Sunday, May 12

Sunday, May 12

Celebrate Mother's Day at Fruitlands Museum

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Spend the day at Fruitlands celebrating with family and friends. We have something for everyone!

Saturday, May 18

Saturday, May 18

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, May 25

Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Observe the changing seasons at Bartholomew's cobble in this nature journaling group.

Saturday, May 25

Saturday, May 25

Annual Fruitlands Kite Festival

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Take in the sweeping views from atop the Fruitlands hillside and celebrate our landscape as kites fill the sky.

Tuesday, May 28

Tuesday, May 28

Colorful Canvases in the Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Come Paint in the Museum - no experience needed!

Saturday, June 8

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Sunday, June 9

Shibori Dyeing Workshop at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Learn the art of Shibori at this Japanese tie-dye workshop!

Saturday, June 22

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, June 29

Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington

Bartholomew’s Cobble | Sheffield

Observe the changing seasons at Bartholomew's cobble in this nature journaling group.

Sunday, June 30

Sunday, June 30

Paint the Clouds with Artist Christopher Volpe

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Exceptional instruction with clouds, oil paints and a finished canvas to take home.

Saturday, July 6

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, July 20

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, August 3

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, August 17

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, September 14

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.

Saturday, September 28

Plein Air Artists Meet Up

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Join a creative community of artists who love the challenges of painting outside.