• Crepe Paper Poppies Workshop

    New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium 101 West Rodney French Blvd, Suite 2-60, New Bedford, MA, United States

    In this workshop students will create detailed paper poppies using professional-quality crepe paper, clay, pastels, thread, and paint in this hands-on workshop. The class covers tracing, cutting, shaping petals and leaves, and assembling the flowers with wire, glue, and floral tape. Each attendee can complete multiple flowers as time allows. The fee is $55.

  • Shrinky Dinking — Earring and Keychain workshops

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Shrinky Dinking Earring and Keychain workshop is on Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $45 and includes all materials. Students will create jewelry, charms, hair clips, ornaments, and small designs such as flowers, leaves, or insects. The process is simple with guidance throughout. Each piece shrinks and sets into […]

  • Relief Block Printing workshop

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Relief block printing for cards and images will be held Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class fee is $55. Learn the basics of carving and printing reliefs as you create a small set of stationery or notecards. The class covers transferring an image to a medium-hard rubber block, simple carving […]

  • Oak Bottom Bread Basket workshop

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A bread basket workshop is scheduled for May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class fee is $65. Students will create a sturdy, versatile basket that fits right in at the table, whether it’s for an Italian, French, or classic American meal. The design features a wooden oak base with flat and half-oval […]

  • Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips: Flower of the Month

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Crepe Paper Parrot Tulips, Flower of the Month workshop is on Friday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $55. Create bold, lifelike parrot tulips using crepe paper, pastels, and wire. Learn to shape petals, add detail, and assemble each flower with simple techniques. Make up to two blooms in […]

  • Hellebores Crepe Paper Beauties class

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Hellebores Crepe Paper Beauties class is on Friday, May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. Fee is $35. Hellebores, also known as Lenten roses, are elegant and a bit mysterious. Learn to cut and shape petals and build detailed stamens using crepe paper. Assemble each bloom with floral glue tape, wire, and thread. Finish […]

  • Inside the Hive: Honeybee Basics & Candle Making

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Inside the Hive: Honeybee Basics and Candle Making is Sunday, May 31, 2:30–4:30 p.m. This spring workshop introduces honeybees, local beekeeping, and beeswax crafts. The session starts with a look at honeybee life and hive care across the South Coast seasons. Students learn about bee behavior, pollination, and honey production, with time for questions and […]