Art-Making Programs

Two children standing outdoors next to an art project at a Trustees property

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!

Tuesday, December 12

Tuesday, December 12

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Come in from the cold and cozy up with a winter story and craft!

Wednesday, December 13

Wednesday, December 13

ARTfull Play

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Engage with art, stories, nature, and friends during multi-sensory activities. Designed for children ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Friday, December 15

Friday, December 15

Make, Mingle, and Munch: Create Your Own Yule Log

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

This event has sold out.

Saturday, December 16

Saturday, December 16

Beachcomber Holiday Craft at Long Point Wildlife Refuge

Long Point Wildlife Refuge | West Tisbury

Make a memorable holiday beach gift and help clean up Long Point Wildlife Refuge!

Saturday, December 16

Saturday, December 16

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Sunday, December 17

Sunday, December 17

Appleton Kiddos Culinary Workshop: Gingerbread Houses

Appleton Farms | Hamilton & Ipswich

Gingerbread wonderland at Appleton Farms!

Sunday, December 17

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Tuesday, December 19

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Come in from the cold and cozy up with a winter story and craft!

Friday, December 22

Make, Mingle, and Munch: Create Your Own Focaccia Gardenscape

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Make, Mingle and Munch! Take a break from the holiday rush. Create your very own Focaccia Gardenscape.

Saturday, December 23

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Sunday, December 24

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Thursday, December 28

Thursday, December 28

CraneExplorer: Coastal Holiday 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 holiday crafts!

Saturday, December 30

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Sunday, December 31

Cozy Crafts and Cocoa-ology!

Fruitlands Museum | Harvard

Come in out of the cold to make your own hot cocoa with lots of mix-ins, and curl up to do a cozy craft!

Saturday, January 6

Saturday, January 6

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Saturday, January 6

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Saturday, January 6

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Tuesday, January 9

Tuesday, January 9

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Wednesday, January 10

Wednesday, January 10

ARTfull Play

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Engage with art, stories, nature, and friends during multi-sensory activities. Designed for children ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Thursday, January 11

Thursday, January 11

Canvas and Cava: Paint Night in the Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Paint, sip and gab in the Museum - no experience needed.

Saturday, January 13

Canvas and Cava: Paint Morning in the Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Whet your palette for paint and sip, deCordova style! No experience necessary.

Sunday, January 14

Sunday, January 14

New England Makers Meetup

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Join a community of artists and makers for this new series of events.

Tuesday, January 16

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Saturday, January 20

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Sunday, January 21

Sunday, January 21

Shibori Dyeing Workshop at deCordova

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Shibori, the elegant forbearer to psychedelic tie-dye, is a Japanese resist dyeing technique.

Sunday, January 21

ARTfull Explorations - Sherwood & Dion SNOW

Sunday, January 21

ARTfull Explorations

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Investigate new ideas and unique materials inspired by art in the Park. For any age and an accompanying adult - all are welcome.

Tuesday, January 23

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Tuesday, January 30

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Saturday, February 3

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Tuesday, February 6

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Tuesday, February 13

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Tuesday, February 13

Canvas and Cava: Paint Night in the Museum

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Paint, sip and gab in the Museum - no experience needed.

Wednesday, February 14

ARTfull Play

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Engage with art, stories, nature, and friends during multi-sensory activities. Designed for children ages 2-5 accompanied by a caregiver.

Saturday, February 17

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Sunday, February 18

New England Makers Meetup

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Join a community of artists and makers for this new series of events.

Tuesday, February 20

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Tuesday, February 27

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!

Saturday, March 2

Nature Play Urbana: East Boston Public Library

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library | Boston

Offering children a safe space to learn about the seasons, and their local surroundings with storytelling, crafts, and a nature hunt.

Sunday, March 3

New England Makers Meetup

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum | Lincoln

Join a community of artists and makers for this new series of events.

Tuesday, March 5

Winter Story and Craft at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm | Hingham

Join us for a farm story and craft!