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  • Wood Burning-Pyrography on wooden spoons

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

    Turn three wooden spoons into one-of-a-kind kitchen pieces with pyrography. The workshop is Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and costs $45. Beginners will learn how to safely […]

  • One quart square berry basket workshop

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

    A square berry basket workshop will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class fee is $55. The beginner-friendly class will guide participants through weaving a 5½-inch basket with seagrass, grass, and an accent color. An optional black walnut stain may be added for preservation and durability.

  • Pumpkin watercolor workshop

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

    A one-time watercolor class for beginners will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium, Kilburn Mill, Suite 2-60. Class […]

  • Resin Open Bezel Keychain, Necklace, and Earrings workshop

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

    Resin Open Bezel Keychain, Necklace, and Earrings is on Friday, Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $55. Make custom resin jewelry in this beginner-friendly workshop. All […]

  • Oak Hoop Egg Basket class

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

    This basket-weaving workshop will guide participants in creating a functional 8-by-8-by-10-inch basket for several everyday uses, from holding dinner rolls and fruit to serving as a catchall for household items. The class fee is $55. Made with quarter-inch reeds and finished with a half-round reed, the medium-sized basket will be dipped in a black walnut […]

  • Hand sewn felt humming bird ornament

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

    Make a hand-sewn felt hummingbird ornament on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $45. Materials are included. The class will create a hand-stitched felt hummingbird inspired by one of summer's favorite birds using a pattern, hand sewing, stitching, and stuffing. Participants will use hand sewing, stitching, and stuffing techniques to create […]

  • Resin “Agate” coasters workshop

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

    Learn the basics of resin art while creating two faux agate coasters. The instructor covers mixing resin, adding color, shaping patterns, applying gold leaf, and finishing each piece. The class fee is $45. Projects may require next-day pickup to allow for drying.

  • Needle Felted Pumpkins and Ghost Trio class

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

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will offer a needle-felting workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3.from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will create up to six miniature pumpkins, ghosts or other seasonal pieces while learning basic needle-felting techniques. Colors can be customized, and step-by-step instruction and individual assistance will be provided. The workshop fee […]

  • Crepe Paper Lilies workshop

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

    The Crepe Paper Lilies workshop will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $45. Participants will create realistic crepe paper lilies using professional-quality paper, wire, paint, markers, pastels, and clay. The class will cover tracing, cutting, and shaping petals and leaves, forming stamens, and assembling the flowers […]

  • Vermont-style harvest basket workshop

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

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will offer a Large Vermont Style Harvest Basket workshop Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Studio 260. Instructors Karen […]

  • Paper quilled letter ornament workshop

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

    A paper quilling workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 9, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Studio 260, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. The class is open to ages 10 and older. Students will make a personalized letter ornament while learning basic quilling techniques from instructor Karen Zukas. Materials are included in the […]

  • Life-sized scarecrow workshop

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

    Participants can build a full-size scarecrow during a hands-on fall workshop at the New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class fee $45. Straw, clothing, and accessories will be provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own items to give their scarecrow a […]

  • Painted Little Halloween Gourds workshop

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

    Get creative with little calabash gourds and turn them into festive seasonal decorations on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants can paint, collage, and decorate up to four gourds with colorful decorative papers and other materials. The class fee is $45. All materials are provided, making it easy to jump in and […]

  • 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 $45.

  • Card making workshop: pressed dried flowers

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

    Create one-of-a-kind greeting cards at a pressed flower card-making workshop on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium. The workshop fee is $35 and includes dried flowers from the studio’s presses. Students will arrange and press flowers onto cards to create botanical designs, including bouquets and […]

  • “Nose Cozy” room and linen spray workshop

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

    A “Nose Cozy” room and linen spray workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The fee is $45. Participants will make two sprays using a liquid base and essential oils. Scent options will include apple, spice, woodsy, earthy, herbal, baked-good, and citrus notes. Each person can create a custom fragrance […]

  • 2026 Indoor Mural Slam at Kilburn Mill

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

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium is accepting submissions for its "2026 Indoor Mural Slam" at Kilburn Mill. This year’s theme is “Bold Botanicals.” Artists may submit up to three original sketches on Wednesday, Oct. 21 by 11:59 p.m. Two artists will be selected and awarded $1,500 each to create murals inside the mill. […]

  • Needle felted pumpkins and ghost trio, or eye balls class

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

    Participants will learn the basics of needle felting while creating up to six miniature autumn-themed characters. The workshop includes step-by-step instruction, individual guidance, and a choice of colors. Beginners can […]

  • Paper Quilling workshop: earrings

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

    The workshop teaches the decorative paper art of quilling through the creation of handmade earrings. Admission is $45. Students will roll and shape paper into colorful designs using traditional quilling tools. Sample patterns will be available, along with the option to create original styles. Quilling originated in 15th-century France and Italy and was once used […]

  • Pretty Little Things: Decoupage Oyster and Scallop Shells

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

    The two-hour workshop on decorating oyster and scallop shells with decoupage is on Friday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor Karen Zukas will teach the class how to apply decorative papers and finish shells with gold enamel paint. Each person can create up to six pieces suitable for small trinket dishes, hanging decorations, […]

  • Needle-Felted Owls workshop

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

    A hands-on workshop at the New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will introduce participants to needle felting on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Using wool and specialized needles, attendees will craft their own owls in personalized colors and with custom details. Instruction will cover basic techniques, with guidance available throughout the […]

  • Pumpkin flower-arranging workshop

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

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will host a pumpkin flower-arranging workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Students will make seasonal centerpieces by arranging fresh and dried flowers with natural materials inside hollowed-out pumpkins. The $65 fee covers all materials, including floral foam and flowers.

  • Needle felted fungi and shrooms workshop

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

    The New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium will offer a needle-felting workshop Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at 101 W. Rodney French Blvd., Studio 260, in New Bedford. The $45 fee includes all materials. Participants aged 10 and older will learn needle-felting techniques and create up to six miniature fungi-inspired figures. Instructor […]

  • Neurographica and Zen Doodle workshop

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

    Neurographica Doodle workshop meets Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30. This guided class helps participants refocus and ease stress, fear, and anxiety. The fee is $20. Students learn to draw […]