See how colonial craftsmen created eye-catching marbled papers. Watch as R. P. Hale floats pigments in water, swirls the colors, then transfers the designs to paper. It may look like magic but Hale will explain the very real science behind this fascinating phenomenon.
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Saturday, Oct 03, 2026 9:00a — Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA
Saturday, Oct 03, 2026 9:30a — Artisans Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, MA
Learn the basics in this introduction to knitting and create a fun, useful project to show off! All materials will be provided. This workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Faneuil Branch Library. Registration is required. Call or email the library to sign up. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events acc…
Working on a podcast, voice recording, or music project? Stop by the InnoLAB at KBLIC for our Audio Production Drop-In Day! These 30-minute appointments offer personalized, hands-on support for beginners and experienced creators alike. Get help with recording, editing, music production, and using audio equipment and so…
Join us in the Grove Hall Teen Space for a weekly arts program focusing on a new craft each week. Materials will be provided. Space and materials are first come, first served. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the depa…
Friday, Oct 02, 2026 3:00p — The Hidden Art Gallery, 25 Myrtle St, Boston, MA
Saturday, Oct 03, 2026 11:00a — Lifebloom Candle Bar & Shop, 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Celebrate our diverse community through creativity! Join us to create artwork that honors the unique faces, cultures, and stories that bring us together. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact: Janice, 617.436.8214, codman@bpl.org, as soon as possible. Please allow at least two w…
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Boston: An Underground Railroad Hub June 25 & September 24 Did you know that Boston played a central role in the Underground Railroad? Explore the inspiring stories of freedom seekers in the Beacon Hill neighborhood…
View “Old Ironsides” Underway in Boston Harbor! USS Constitution goes underway in Boston Harbor at various times each year. The Ship cruises into the Harbor, stopping for a memorable 21-gun salute at Fort Independence, Castle Island. **NOTE: Underways affect public visitation hours of USS Constitution . Please follow t…
Though women did not legally own household items in early America, Revere family tradition holds that the lady’s work table ca. 1810, currently on display in the Revere House Best Chamber, belonged to Paul’s second wife, Rachel Revere. Sharon C. Mehrman, furniture maker and historian, will demonstrate carving elements…
The Saturday Evening Girls’ club was established in 1899 to provide cultural activities for Italian and Jewish immigrant girls who lived in the tenements of Boston’s North End. In 1908, the reform-minded club leaders founded a pottery to provide the girls with a clean and educational venue in which to earn money. They…
