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April 2025
Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts 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. A studio monitor will be present to assist the model and participants. Attendees should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pads,…
Find out more »Paint Nite Boston at Great American Beer Hall
Join Paint Nite Boston for a night of creativity, fun, and beer at the Great American Beer Hall. Unleash your inner artist as you sip on delicious brews and create a masterpiece of the image "Spring Bridge" with step-by-step guidance from Paint Nite's talented instructors. No experience necessary. Paint Nite will provide all the materials including its new paint and take-home kits. Cost is $45. Purchase tickets through the Paint Nite website.
Find out more »Bonsai Bar at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts is hosting another beginner bonsai class that teaches you about the art of bonsai and lets you create your very own dwarf jade tree. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends. Teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your own bonsai tree to take home in your choice of ceramic pot. Tickets are $85 through the Bonsai Bar event…
Find out more »Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of the book. The program is generally aimed at…
Find out more »Swiftie Dance Party
Bust out your favorite Taylor Swift-inspired (or just plain sparkly) outfit and head to the Medford Public Library for a Swiftie Dance Party. This is an all-ages, family friendly dance party, so bring the littlest Swifties along to shake, shake, shake to a selection of Taylor's kid-friendly hits.
Find out more »Japanese Calligraphy Workshops
Ebisuya Japanese Market is offering two Japanese Calligraphy Workshops led by Nagoya-based calligrapher Hiroko Watanabe, a professional Shodo artist. Participants will watch a live demonstration and receive personalized guidance in creating a golden Kanji art collage. No experience necessary. All materials provided, including handmade Japanese paper, a high-quality calligraphy brush that is yours to keep, and a frame with washi matting to display your creation. The sessions will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5:30…
Find out more »Teen Henna
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to have henna applied to their hands by a professional artist. These tattoos will remain for approximately one week. Space is limited. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Also required is a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Permission slips are available in the Teen Section and online at medfordlibrary.org. Signed slips can be passed in early or brought to the event. Henna will…
Find out more »Frank Drake at Mrs. Murphy’s
Mandolin master Frank Drake makes his debut at Mrs. Murphy's Pub. Drake plays mostly Americana music, which includes jazz, Western swing, bluegrass, roots country, a smattering of rock and pop, and related varieties of traditional music.
Find out more »Teen Mini Chalkboard Lettering Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents a workshop on mini chalkboard lettering for teens in middle school and high school. Learn the art of hand lettering and create a mini lettered chalkboard sign to take home. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Ancestry 101
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, head of Reference Services, to learn about the database Ancestry Library, the library edition of the popular genealogy subscription. It offers thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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