Classes/Workshops
Writers’ Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. New members are always welcome to join the group, meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. The group usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the group, please contact organizer David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com. …
Art Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe 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. …
Teen Bad Art Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its annual Teen Bad Art Night for teens in grades 6 to 12. It’s paint night with a twist: Follow along with a paint tutorial, but with an unknown obstacle in your way. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar. …
MakerSpace 3D Printing Badge Class
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Sam Sednek for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the library's MakerBot Sketch printers. Please note: This program is for adults; if you have a child or teen who is interested in 3D printing, consult the Youth Services section of the library's calendar of events. Register for this adult class …
MakerSpace General Safety Badge Class
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Sam Sednek, the Medford Public Library's resident safety expert, for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the MakerSpace without a staff member present. For adults and teens ages 16 and over. Register through the library's online calendar.
Poetry Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe 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 …
Country Line Dancing for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly Country Line Dancing class for seniors, beginners and beyond, led by Julie Kaufmann. Country line dancing is a fantastic activity for older adults. It offers a fun way to stay active, improve coordination, and socialize. It's also easy to learn — many dances are designed to be …
Latin Dance Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents a Latin Dance Class for seniors led by Judit Gaspar. Among the dances to be covered are the Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue and Tango. No partner and no experience necessary. The program is funded by the E. Cotton Rawls Jr. Foundation.
Balloon Twisting Workshop for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAKids ages 8 to 12 are invited to this library workshop to learn how to twist balloons into different shapes. All supplies will be provided. Register through the library's online calendar.
Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford presents its bi-weekly Live Figure Drawing Session, held every other Tuesday evening at the community arts center. These are in-person, non-instructor led sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model striking a mixture of short and long poses — starting at one minute and working up to a 15- or 20-minute pose. …