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May 2025
Art Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. Build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explores the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project. This is a drop-in program — no registration needed.
Find out more »Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is YOUR design time. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Conversational English Class for Seniors
Are you an older adult looking to improve your English skills? Join the Council on Aging for Conversational English with Janice Cole, a friendly and relaxed environment where you can practice speaking English, engage in lively discussions, and build your confidence. The only requirements are a desire to learn English, and a basic knowledge of the language. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat.
Find out more »Storytelling Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents a storytelling workshop led by Cheryl Hamilton, a Medford resident and director of Stellar Story Company. We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect…
Find out more »Adaptive Spanish Fun Time for Kids
Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture in this Spanish language learning session at the Medford Public Library designed for children with disabilities. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »MakerSpace Laser Cutter Badge Class
Join Kate Cherian, the Medford Public Library's resident laser cutter expert, for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace tool. For ages 16 and over. Register using the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Intro to Color Theory Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents a workshop, Intro to Color Theory, led by Lauren McIsaac. In this class, you'll use watercolors to explore color theory and color mixing. Did you know most art classes teach color theory wrong? The instructor will start with the traditional color theory model, and explore its uses and limits through making color wheels. Then, you'll learn about the science of color to get the perfect color mix every time. Finally, you'll end by testing out your…
Find out more »Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop led by Medford resident and ACM studio artist Christine Willis. Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. In this class you will learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will reveal your one-of-a-kind design.…
Find out more »Poetry Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging is creating a book of poetry featuring the poems of seniors age 60 and over. One way to participate is to attend the weekly Book of Poetry Class at the Senior Center led by published poet Robert Castagna. It meets every Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors also may submit poems at the Senior Center office, or by email to Robert Castagna at rwcastagna@yahoo.com. This program is supported by a Medford Arts Council grant.…
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