• Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel

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

    Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel is a four-week ceramics class. It runs Tuesdays, April 21 through May 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members: $210. Nonmembers: $235. This class is a strong companion to wheel throwing. It also works as a standalone option. Hand building is slower, more organic, and highly expressive. Students […]

  • “Lunch and Learn: Understanding Anxiety” workshop

    YWCA Southeastern Mass 20 South 6th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts will hold a free “Lunch and Learn: Understanding Anxiety” workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at the YWCA, 20 S. Sixth St., New Bedford. The session will focus on practical tools to better understand anxiety and build a sense of calm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own […]

  • ArtWeek: Improv Workshop

    Marion Art Center 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA, United States

    This class is a basic introduction to the art of improvisation. Course work includes beginner games and exercises exploring awareness, relaxation, observation, the senses, voice, and physicality. Students should dress comfortably and be prepared to move during the class, because anything can happen in improv. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions regarding all aspects of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Let’s Go Fly a KITE! workshop

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

    A kite-making workshop, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” is on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $45. Participants will create a large personalized diamond kite complete with a tail and wind telltale. They can choose ripstop nylon colors and decorate the kite with paint or nylon shapes. Simple designs such as […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wearable Ceramics: Jewelry Design Workshop

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

    Design, create, and wear your own ceramic jewelry in this three-session workshop taught by ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. Classes meet on Sundays, May 3, 10, and 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee — members: $165, non-members: $180. The workshop welcomes beginners and offers a thoughtful approach. Participants learn the full process, from shaping clay […]

  • NextGen Empowered — Confidence Experience

    Knights of Columbus 37 Fairhaven Road, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    NextGen Empowered will hold the Confidence Experience for girls ages 11 to 13 on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The workshop is limited to 15 participants and the fee is $150. The three-hour program focuses on confidence, self-image, posture, communication, and self-expression through group activities, […]

  • Grown Your Own Mushrooms at New Bedford Public Library

    New Bedford Public Library 613 Pleasant St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Learn about the mushroom growing process, make your own mushroom grow bag and receive a collection of recipes and growing instructions. This program is an opportunity for adults to get started with mushroom propagation. Oyster mushrooms are resilient and fast growing, so participants can take this knowledge and grow mushrooms successfully anytime of the year. […]