crafts
Glass Menorah Workshop
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesIn this 2 hour glass fusing workshop you will learn the basics of glass fusing by creating a menorah. This will be kiln-fired at 1400 degrees - a low temperature that allows the glass elements of your design to stay 3 dimensional. To create your composition, you will work with powders, frit, confetti, copper shapes, …
Art for Everyone for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAGet creative with Tom in this free art class on Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Offered in person or via Zoom, it’s open to all skill levels. Supplies and inspiration provided—just bring your imagination!
MakerSpace Drop-In
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesStop by the Medford Public Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. No registration required.
Botanical Eco Printing
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for a hands-on, immersive workshop where nature becomes your creative partner. Botanical Eco Printing is a sustainable and beautiful way to transfer the natural pigments of leaves, flowers, and other plant materials onto fabric or paper using heat, moisture, and pressure. No two prints are ever the same – each piece is a …
MakerSpace Drop-In
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesStop by the Medford Public Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+.
Introduction to Cyanotypes
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThis workshop is a hands-on experience in the entire cyanotype process, from blank paper to finished beautiful blue prints. By using light-sensitive chemicals on paper and fabric, then placing objects like leaves, flowers, lace, jewelry, and more, each student will expose their print to the sun's UV rays in an outdoor space. After washing their …
Indigo Shibori
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesIndigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. We 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 a natural indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will …
Bead Suncatchers (Ages 5+)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesMake your own bead suncatcher! All supplies will be provided by the library. During this program, children are encouraged to engage fully with the craft and try it out, even if they think it might be too hard. This program may get loud because of conversation in the room. This program is for kids ages …
Intro to Knitting (Ages 8-12)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesLearn the basics of knitting, including casting on and the basic knit stitch, in this intro class for 8-12 year olds! Registration is required and will open on October 1. Intro to Knitting is taught in a small room around a table using visual and auditory instruction sitting around a table and it involves sharp …
MakerSpace Drop-In
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesStop by the Medford Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. No registration required.