• Just Breathe for Everyone at Yoga Es Vida

    Yoga es Vida 127 W Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Just Breathe for Everyone begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at Yoga Es Vida Collective. Admission is $20. The class focuses on breathing techniques to reduce stress and improve relaxation. Participants will learn guided pranayama practices designed to promote calm, balance, and well-being.

  • Self-hardening clay jewelry workshop

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

    Create handmade jewelry during a clay workshop on Thursday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. The class fee is $55. Students will learn basic hand-building, slab-rolling, scoring, slipping, embossing, and slumping techniques using self-drying clay. All materials are provided. Attendees will return the following week to paint their creations and attach jewelry findings.

  • Scrimshaw: a beginners hands-on experience

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

    Scrimshaw: A Beginner's Hands-On Experience is scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Admission is $45. Students will learn the basics of scrimshaw, a historic engraving art associated with the whaling industry. The workshop begins with practice on polymer pieces before moving to cow bone. Materials are provided, and participants may bring a […]

  • Tote Basket with Shaker Tape Handles

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

    Create a handcrafted tote basket with Shaker-tape handles during a class from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Students will weave a 10-by-6-by-10-inch basket using natural reeds, with the option to add colored accents and a black walnut stain for extra durability. The $55 fee includes all materials. The finished basket is practical […]

  • Crepe Paper Tiger Lilies class

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

    Make lifelike crepe-paper tiger lilies on Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to trace, cut, and shape petals, make clay sepals, paint details, and assemble the flowers using professional-quality crepe paper, floral wire, and tape. The class fee is $55.

  • Paint your own coastal clutch

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Create a coastal clutch with artist Kathy Patrick on Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Students will paint a lobster design and choose from traditional or custom colors. No experience is required. The class fee is $55 and includes the clutch, optional straps, and all materials. Patrick is the owner of Create With […]

  • Leatherwork Pocket Purse workshop

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

    Leatherwork: Pocket Purse will be held on Friday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 15 and older. The fee is $45. All tools and materials are provided. Create a trifold leather pocket purse with button-stud closures, available in a choice of leather colors and textures. The workshop covers saddle stitching and […]

  • Basket Weaving: Cracker or Catchall Basket workshop

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

    Basket Weaving: Cracker or Catchall Basket is on Friday, July 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. The class fee is $55. Suitable for beginners and experienced weavers. Participants make a 5-by-10-by-5-inch basket using a mix of reed sizes and an accent color. Finished with a half-round reed and seagrass. Use it for crackers, rolls, or […]