Friday, May 15, 10AM-12PMMake a mini mandala!&nbsp; In this class, you will build on the basic skills you practiced in An Introduction to the Zentangle®&nbsp;Method by learning new patterns and explore different ways tangle patterns are structured and can be combined (Tangleations). Through guided instruction and gentle coaching, you will continue to explore how intentional lines and repetition can help reduce stress and nurture relaxation and flow. One stroke at a time, you will learn how to approach more complex patterns. During this class, you will create your own small works of Zentangle-inspired art in a peaceful, mindful, non-judgmental environment.&nbsp;
Adult / 16+&nbsp; Prerequisite: Introduction to Zentangle or similar.&nbsp;All materials provided.&nbsp;
Tuition: $45 Members, $50 Non-Members (includes supply fee)
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
About the Instructor:
Sue Kim&nbsp;is a Certified Zentangle®&nbsp;Teacher (CZT) and multi‑passionate artist whose creative practice spans natural light and nature photography; collage, mixed‑media and studio art; stage direction, choreography and dramaturgy; and poetry and creative writing. Her work explores and reflects her deep commitment to personal and universal peace, and to the healing powers of art and nature.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

Local Event: ArtSpace: Beyond the Basics —  Zentangle: Variations and Tangleations

Middlesex County

Acton

Massachusetts

ArtSpace: Beyond the Basics —  Zentangle:...

Friday, May 15, 10AM-12PMMake a mini mandala!  In this class, you will build on the basic skills you practiced in An...

ArtSpace: Beyond the Basics —  Zentangle: Variations and Tangleations

During this one day workshop you will explore the lushness of acrylic paints. Drawing and painting on paper is a fresh and direct way to bring intuition and spontaneity to your artmaking. Kathy will demonstrate on paper with a wide variety of brushes, paint, and drawing materials. She will thoughtfully guide you through exercises to flex your imagination and encourage both subtle and dynamic mark making.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will use a variety of brushes and drawing materials on paper. Starting with drawing as the foundation for structure, we will&nbsp; layer with paint as the process begins and explore line and color, both wet and dry, to create your unique image.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Instructor -&nbsp; Kathy Deflice-Secor
The creative process is an involuntary act: it sustains and liberates me.
My Images emerge as a response to life.&nbsp;&nbsp; Time, memory, and my environment influence my work.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is in the doing, the process that I navigate these responses; by creating space with line, color, and form.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My work is my visual diary: related, obscure, unique, and personal.
Education:
<ul><li>Studied with&nbsp;Elizabeth DaCosta Ahern</li><li>deCordova Museum&nbsp;School, Lincoln MA Drawing, Printmaking, Life Drawing, Painting</li><li>Bennington College, Bennington VT Monotype Printmaking (Summers 1987, 1989)</li><li>Plymouth State University, Plymouth NH BA Art (1986) Independent Study Intaglio Print &amp; Drawing</li><li>University Of New Hampshire, Durham NH &nbsp; Lithography&nbsp;&amp; Stained Glass Window Making (1986)</li></ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SUPPLY LIST:&nbsp;&nbsp;Paper:
<ul><li>Arches Aquarelle 140lb&nbsp;</li><li>Fabriano Artistico 140lb</li></ul>
These papers area available in pads in both Hot or Cold press. &nbsp;During the workshop I will be using the Arches Aquarelle Pad,&nbsp;Size 11.69X16.53 &nbsp;12 sheets Hot Press 140lb&nbsp;&nbsp;Brushes &amp; Palette Knives:
<ul><li>Kathy's brushes are all soft and synthetic water/acrylic brushes. These give the surface a smooth lush surface while blending. &nbsp;</li><li>1” wash style brushes - if you have more than one bring them.&nbsp;</li><li>Kathy also uses larger brushes from 2-3" inches those are also synthetic and soft.&nbsp;</li><li>Palette knives are great way to open up areas on your surface. They bring variety and dimension to your image.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Drawing Materials:
<ul><li>Colored pencils</li><li>Crayons water soluble or not</li><li>Water soluble graphite pencils. Derwent Graphite water soluble pencils are wonderful.&nbsp;</li><li>Example 2B 4B 6B and 8B this is the softest allowing a rich dark velvety mark.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Acrylic Paint:
<ul><li>Kathy uses Golden and Liquitex brands&nbsp;</li><li>Have on hand your full palette. With so many varieties of colors and formulas to chose from it can be over whelming.&nbsp;</li><li>There is no set traditional palette. &nbsp;Have on hand a variety of warm and cool dark and light colors and white.</li><li>Kathy will be using soft and heavy body along with fluid paints and mediums.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>No need to bring mediums Kathy will supply this for you. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>
&nbsp;Additional Material
<ul><li>Spritzer style water bottle</li><li>Ruler</li><li>Low tack tape/ easy to remove painters tape&nbsp;</li><li>Scissor or Bone folder</li><li>Paper towels&nbsp;</li><li>Freezer wrap paper/palette paper&nbsp;</li></ul>

Open to ages 16+
Tuition: $54 Members, $60 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.
&nbsp;Image: Painting by Kathy Deflice Secor

Local Event: ArtSpace: Keep it Fresh: Drawing and Painting with Acrylics on Paper

ArtSpace: Keep it Fresh: Drawing and Painting...

During this one day workshop you will explore the lushness of acrylic paints. Drawing and painting on paper is a fresh and...

ArtSpace: Keep it Fresh: Drawing and Painting with Acrylics on Paper

ArtSpace Maynard, 15 Nason St, Maynard, MA

Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature Journaling Workshop with award-winning book illustrator Sarah S. BrannenSaturday, May 23, 10AM-12PM
Keeping a nature journal helps people connect with the natural world in direct and personal ways. Drawing sharpens observational skills. Careful notes add scientific value. Writing adds context and richness. The workshop begins with a look at the new book Monarch and Mourning Cloak: A Butterfly Journal, by Melissa Stewart and Sarah Brannen, which is in the form of an elaborate nature journal, followed by a brief history of nature journaling and demonstrations of different types. Then, the hands-on activity will include small blank notebooks and objects to draw. We start with the date, time, place and additional details, and discuss close observation. Participants may spend more time writing prose or poetry than drawing if they prefer.
Bring pens and pencils to sketch with, and colored pencils and watercolors if you like to use them. We’ll go outside if weather permits.
<ul><li>No experience necessary</li><li>Open to Adult/Ages 16+</li></ul>
About the Instructor: Sarah S. Brannen is the author and illustrator of more than two dozen books for children. She is the illustrator of the Sibert Honor book&nbsp;Summertime Sleepers,written by Melissa Stewart, and the author of&nbsp;Uncle Bobby's Wedding,&nbsp;illustrated by Lucia Soto.&nbsp;Uncle Bobby's Wedding&nbsp;was named one of the 100 best children's books of the last 100 years by Booktrust in the UK.&nbsp; &nbsp; ​Recent books include Lolly on the Ice,&nbsp;about an anxious little figure skater and&nbsp;Monarch and Mourning Cloak,&nbsp;also written by&nbsp;Melissa Stewart. &nbsp; Sarah also wrote and illustrated&nbsp;A Perfect Day,&nbsp;Bear Needs Help,&nbsp;Madame Martine, and&nbsp;Madame Martine&nbsp;Breaks the Rules.&nbsp;She&nbsp;illustrated&nbsp;Seashells: More Than a Home&nbsp;and the ALA Notable Book&nbsp;Feathers: Not Just For Flying, which won the Riverby Award and the Crystal Kite Award. Her books have been translated into 12 languages.
Tuition: $36 Members, $40 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

Local Event: ArtSpace: Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature Journaling Workshop

ArtSpace: Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature...

Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature Journaling Workshop with award-winning book illustrator Sarah S. BrannenSaturday, May 23,...

ArtSpace: Curiosity and Creativity: A Nature Journaling Workshop

Looking closely at nature inspires a huge range of imaginative artwork, from abstraction and decorative work to illustration and cartooning. In this online drawing workshop, we’ll look at a wide variety of examples to get us started and then explore techniques for unleashing the imagination through the drawing process. Class size will be limited to allow time for individual feedback. All skill levels welcome. Supplies: a multipurpose sketchbook or drawing paper (preferably 9 x 12 or larger), drawing pencils of different hardnesses, erasers, pencil sharpener. You’re also welcome to use colored pencils, pens or any other materials that you’d like.
PLEASE NOTE:
<ul><li>This workshop will take place on zoom.&nbsp; Registered students will receive a link no more than three days prior to the workshop.</li><li>Recommended Supplies: drawing pencils, paper or sketchbook, eraser, pencil sharpener.</li><li>Open to ages 16+</li></ul>
About the Instructor:
Artist and educator Erica Beade worked as a scientific illustrator for many years, combining her love of science, nature, and drawing. Her traditional and digital illustrations have appeared in numerous books, exhibitions, and journals. Since 2002, she has taught observational drawing at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and many other venues, with a focus on nature. As a teacher, Beade is excited about the potential of the drawing process to open up new worlds that are right in front of us.&nbsp;More information at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.observationaldrawing.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2kAKnoyT0DmIZFdCIr7_vh3VCTktik8QECdHdyBgmZasXy0qhLL9UIeNM_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.observationaldrawing.com.</a>
Tuition: $36 Members, $40 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.

Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.
<table><tbody><tr><td>Venue</td><td>Virtual Workshop taking place on Zoom</td></tr><tr><td>Starts</td><td>Thu Jun 4 2026, 9:30am EDT</td></tr><tr><td>Ends</td><td>Thu Jun 4 2026, 11:30am EDT</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: ArtSpace: Inspired by Nature— An Imaginative Drawing Workshop (Online with Erica Beade)

ArtSpace: Inspired by Nature— An Imaginative...

Looking closely at nature inspires a huge range of imaginative artwork, from abstraction and decorative work to illustration...

ArtSpace: Inspired by Nature— An Imaginative Drawing Workshop (Online with Erica Beade)

How humans perceive shapes relies on both visual perception and higher cognition. Understanding how those processes work together reveals strategies artists can use, as well as ways we all appreciate and interpret artworks. Using drawing, we’ll explore how the retina works, optical illusions, droodles, and insights from the Impressionists. All levels welcome.
Please note:
<ul><li>This workshop will take place on Zoom.</li><li>Open to students age 16 and up.</li><li>Supply List: Preferred drawing materials such as pencil or pen, eraser, and paper or sketch book. Color is optional for this class.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>
About the Instructor:
Rachel Mirus is a teaching artist, nature writer, and lifelong learner. Her passion is to inspire observation, experimentation, and creativity in students of all ages through her visual art, writing, and teaching. Originally trained in biology, she has worked in research labs and museums across the country, including the California Academy of Sciences and the Harvard Museum of Natural History.&nbsp;She continues to teach&nbsp;online for the Harvard Museum of Natural History, in person for Vermont nature centers and arts organizations, and has been a resident artist at public schools in Vermont and New Hampshire. Rachel&nbsp;actively practices the skills of learning by pursuing skills she’s bad at, including Celtic harp, belly dance, and Abenaki language.&nbsp;
Tuition: $36 Members, $40 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.
<table><tbody><tr><td>Venue</td><td>online</td></tr><tr><td>Starts</td><td>Sat Jun 6 2026, 10:00am EDT</td></tr><tr><td>Ends</td><td>Sat Jun 6 2026, 12:00pm EDT</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: ArtSpace: Making Shapes: Online Workshop

ArtSpace: Making Shapes: Online Workshop

How humans perceive shapes relies on both visual perception and higher cognition. Understanding how those processes work...

Sunday, June 14, 10AM-11AM
If the starting point of your next art piece or DIY project feels unclear, this practical workshop will help you pause, align, and move forward with intention.&nbsp; By the end of our time together, you’ll have a repeatable process for starting any creative project.&nbsp;
You’ll leave with the know-how to:
<ul><li>Specify your Why</li><li>Refine your Inspiration&nbsp;</li><li>Demystify Color by learning how to build a new palette that’s meaningful to you.</li></ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp;About Nan Krueger, Groovyhome:
I’ve always been naturally intuitive and highly sensitive to my surroundings and other people’s energy. These qualities let me step into my clients’ shoes and appreciate exactly how they experience their homes and why they need to make changes. When my parents decided to redesign my childhood bedroom, they let me choose the colors, wallpapers and fabrics for the new space. Little did I know, that was my first decorating project, and it helped spark my life-long passion for interior design. I believe that a home should be so aligned with its people that it looks like they designed it themselves. Ultimately, the designer fades away and the client emerges clearly, living in harmony with their home. That’s my dream and my goal for every client.
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tuition: $8 Members, $10 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

Local Event: ArtSpace: Where to Start? 3 Tips for Beginner Artists and DIYers

ArtSpace: Where to Start? 3 Tips for Beginner...

Sunday, June 14, 10AM-11AM
If the starting point of your next art piece or DIY project feels unclear, this practical workshop...

ArtSpace: Where to Start? 3 Tips for Beginner Artists and DIYers

15 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Wednesday, June 17, 6-8PM
Slow down and reconnect with your hands in this calming, creative workshop focused on mindful hand stitching. Using a curated selection of fabrics, you’ll design and create your own personal textile art piece (approximately 5×7 or 6×6), guided by simple yet beautiful stitching techniques inspired by traditions like Sashiko from Japan and Kantha from India.
This workshop is not about perfection—it’s about process. As you stitch, you’ll begin to notice a natural rhythm emerge, helping you relax, focus, and enjoy the act of making. Along the way, you’ll learn how to combine fabrics, layer textures, and use hand stitching both as decoration and as a form of repair and storytelling.
Your finished piece can be framed as textile art, incorporated into a larger project, or simply treasured as a reminder of time spent creating something by hand.
No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
Disclaimer: once you learn this method, it can be highly addictive.
About the Instructor:
I’m Deepika Prakash, a lifelong maker, educator, and the founder of&nbsp;PatternReview.com, a global sewing community with over half a million members worldwide. For more than two decades, my work has centered on sharing knowledge, fostering connection, and creating welcoming spaces for people to learn and grow through making.
Tuition: $40 Members, $44 Non-Members
Please contact the Program Manager at sarah@artspacema.org for any accommodations or to inquire about tuition assistance.
Registration &amp; Communication Policy:
All registrations are first come, first serve.&nbsp; Upon registration you will receive an email receipt.&nbsp; A detailed course confirmation will be sent via email no more than three days prior to the workshop or class.
Cancellations:
A $25 processing fee applies to all cancellations
<ul><li>Full refunds less the cancellation fee up to four days before the class begins</li><li>No refunds are available less than four days before the class begins. This allows our staff, faculty and other students to have adequate time to prepare.&nbsp; If you can’t make it to the class, feel free to send a friend in your place.</li><li>No partial refunds, make ups, or pro-rated classes are offered for student absence.</li></ul>
ArtSpace reserves the right to cancel classes and workshops.&nbsp; If a class is cancelled, all students receive a full refund.&nbsp; In case of teacher absence or inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled.

Local Event: ArtSpace: Fabric Art Workshop

ArtSpace: Fabric Art Workshop

Wednesday, June 17, 6-8PM
Slow down and reconnect with your hands in this calming, creative workshop focused on mindful hand...

Julia Berkley

Boston Metropolitan Area

Concord

Jessie Castellano

Sudbury

Westford

Bedford

Chelmsford

Wayland

Marlborough

Lexington

Weston

William Hall

Waltham

Hosmer House, 300 Main St., Acton 

The Acton Historical Society invites you to tour the 1760 Jonathan Hosmer House and to view a collection of artifacts associated with Acton's history. Also on the property is an 1830's barn with an exhibit of agricultural tools, including an early fire pump and horse-drawn sleigh and farm wagon. Admission is free with donations accepted. Parking is ample and available on the premises.

Local Event: Hosmer House Open House

Hosmer House Open House

The Acton Historical Society invites you to tour the 1760 Jonathan Hosmer House and to view a collection of artifacts...

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