BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Weston Art & Innovation Center - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Weston Art & Innovation Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westonaic.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Weston Art & Innovation Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T001402Z
CREATED:20260618T181849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T001402Z
UID:43772-1794996000-1795005000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Craft: Kindness Kit Card-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Morning Workshop \nSpread kindness with purpose with your community. Join instructor Elizabeth Young for a fun and engaging crafting experience celebrating kindness. You’ll create four beautiful kindness kits\, each containing four mini cards and envelopes—sixteen cards total—ready to share with friends\, family\, and community. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes November 15. \nDuring this creative two-and-a-half-hour workshop\, you’ll design and craft personalized cards and envelopes that spread joy and encourage random acts of kindness. Elizabeth will guide you through easy\, intuitive techniques that work for every crafting level—whether you’re new to card making or a seasoned crafter. You’ll choose from a variety of colors\, patterns\, and embellishments to make each kit uniquely yours. The beauty of this class is that every card you create gives you a real opportunity to brighten someone’s day. Go home with four complete kindness kits ready to gift\, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve created something meaningful by hand. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes November 15. \n  \nPrerequisite: No. experience needed \nMini # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Wed\, November 18 (10am-12:30pm) \nInstructor: Elizabeth Young \n  \n\nJust a friendly reminder that classes which do not meet the minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/kindness-kits-card-making/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Paper Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-18-at-8.09.03-PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T105531Z
CREATED:20260612T101752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T105531Z
UID:42803-1795168800-1795177800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Velvet Mushroom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop\nBring a touch of whimsy to your holiday decorating! In this beginner-friendly\, hands-on sewing class\, you will learn how to create adorable velvet mushroom ornaments using luxurious fabrics\, beads\, and embellishments— a perfect seasonal DIY project. This workshop is fun to take with friends to celebrate the season. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes November 17. \nJoin instructor Carosn Eddy and craft your own charming mushroom that doubles as a hanging tree ornament or a decorative accent for seasonal vignettes and holiday displays. All materials are provided\, including an assortment of hand-dyed silk velvet and wool felt in various colors\, as well as colorful beads\, cord\, and embellishments to bring your mushrooms to life. \nWhat you’ll take home: \n\nYour beaded mushroom ornament\nPatterns so you can recreate this project again\nStep-by-step instructions for making more at home\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $55 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor) \nDate: Friday\,  November 20 (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/fiber-art-velvet-mushroom-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Fiber Arts,Sewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mushrooms.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T141650Z
CREATED:20260627T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T141650Z
UID:44295-1795860000-1795870800@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Free Drop-In: Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Kids
DESCRIPTION:Share a little kindness this Thanksgiving weekend by creating handmade cards for children in the hospital. Families are invited to drop in and decorate cheerful\, encouraging cards using a variety of art materials. \nThis free drop-in activity is designed for all ages and provides an opportunity for families to create something meaningful together while brightening someone else’s day. \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nCreate colorful cards using a variety of art materials and supplies\nWrite encouraging messages and add personal touches to each card\nHelp brighten the day of children in hospitals through Letters of Love\n\nParticipants are welcome to make multiple cards during their visit. All materials are provided\, and no registration or prior experience is required. \nAll ages welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. \nPrice: Free! \nDate: Saturday\, November 28th (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) \nInstructor: Abby Shenker
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/free-drop-in-handmade-cards-for-hospitalized-kids/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Drop-ins
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cards-for-hospitalized-kids.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T105937Z
CREATED:20260612T092718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T105937Z
UID:42769-1796292000-1796301000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Art: Heirloom Ornament Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Thursday Morning Workshop\nCreate a stunning\, heirloom-quality fabric star ornament. In this hands-on holiday workshop\, you’ll learn a beautiful folding and pinning technique to craft a decorative star ornament perfect for your Christmas tree or seasonal home décor. Choose from a curated selection of fabrics and ribbons to match your own color palette and style.  This workshop is fun to take with a friend or relative to celebrate the season! \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes November 30. \nInstructor Carson Eddy will guide you as you create your unique holiday ornament . Go home with your finished ornament in hand\, plus an instruction packet to recreate this project for gifts\, holiday crafting nights\, or future ornament collections. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAll materials and supplies\nFabric and ribbon selection\nWritten instruction packet to take home\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 8 \nCost: $45 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor) \nDate: Thursday\, December 3 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/heirloom-star-ornament-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Fiber Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Star-Orna-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T182515Z
CREATED:20260818T181956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T182515Z
UID:44877-1796837400-1796846400@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Custom Portrait Cookie Cutter
DESCRIPTION:Turn a hand-drawn portrait into a custom cookie cutter you can use. Trace a photo of a person or pet\, turn your drawing into a 3D-printable cutter and stamp\, and see your design come to life on a 3D printer! \nWhat you’ll do: \n\nTrace a photo with markers into simplified artwork designed for a cookie cutter stamp\nUpload your drawing to software that turns it into a 3D-printable model\nAdjust the size and settings of your custom cutter and stamp\n\nYou’ll also receive a cookie recipe specifically suited to this type of cookie stamp. Students will need to return at a later date to pick up their completed stamp. \nNo 3D modeling experience required. Choose a photo of the person or pet that you’d like to turn into a cookie cutter.  \n  \nMin # of Students: 2 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nPrice: $45 \nDate: Wed\, December 9 (5:30pm-8pm) \nInstructor: Abby Shenker
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/custom-portrait-cookie-cutter/
LOCATION:The Toolshed\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 1st floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Culinary,Tech
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/custom-portrait-cookie-cutter.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T141614Z
CREATED:20260611T163507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T141614Z
UID:42652-1796983200-1796990400@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Craft: Neurographic Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeurographic art is a mindful\, intuitive drawing process that combines flowing lines\, organic shapes\, and vibrant color to quiet your inner critic and awaken your natural creative flow. Join instructor Liz Heichelbech for this two-hour\, playful\, and restorative Neurographic Art Workshop — designed to spark creativity\, deepen connection\, and bring more joy into everyday life. This class is offered monthly. \nLimited seats available. Registration closes December 8. \nIn this guided Neurographic Art class\, we slow down together\, experiment freely\, and create in a warm\, welcoming community where the creative process matters far more than the finished product. Through simple\, structured exercises rooted in mindful art-making\, you’ll relax\, play\, and trust your intuition — and along the way\, discover unexpected insights through drawing. \nWhat You’ll Practice: \n\nFirst\, reconnect with your creativity in a low-pressure\, beginner-friendly space\nFrom there\, practice mindfulness through drawing\, color\, and intuitive mark-making\nAs you go\, cultivate self-expression\, imagination\, and creative confidence\nMeanwhile\, experience the joy of making art in a supportive community setting\nFinally\, embrace curiosity\, spontaneity\, and the freedom of “not knowing”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite: No experience needed \n\nMin # of Students: 4 \nMax # of Students: 12 \nCost: $45 (materials included) \nDate: Friday\, Dec 11 (10:00 am-12:00 pm) \nInstructor: Liz Heichelbech \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/neurographic-art-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts,Drawing,Paper Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Neuro-Art.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T155622Z
CREATED:20260611T214943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155622Z
UID:42774-1797588000-1797597000@westonaic.org
SUMMARY:Jewelry: Pearl Knotting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday Morning Workshop\nLearn the timeless art of pearl knotting on silk cord — a classic\, professional-grade beading technique used by jewelers to create elegant\, knotted jewelry and to restring broken pearl pieces. In this hands-on class\, instructor Carson Eddy will help you master this beautiful and practical skill.  Complete your own freshwater pearl bracelet from a selection of white or colored pearls to keep or gift. \nLimited seats available.  Registration closes December 15. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTraditional pearl knotting techniques on silk cord using an awl or tweezers\nHow to string\, knot\, and finish a professional-quality beaded bracelet\nHow to restring and repair broken knotted jewelry at home\n\nThis Class Is Perfect For: \n\nJewelry makers and beaders at any skill level\nAnyone looking to learn professional pearl stringing and knotting\nDIYers who want to restring or repair their own pearl jewelry at home\n\n  \nPrerequisite: No experience needed \nMin # of Students: 3 \nMax # of Students: 6 \nDate: Friday\, December 18 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm) \nCost: $45 ($10 materials fee paid to instructor) \nInstructor: Carson Eddy \n  \nClasses that do not meet the minimum enrollment requirement will be canceled.
URL:https://westonaic.org/class/pearl-knotting-on-silk-cord-workshop/
LOCATION:The Loft\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pearl-Knotting-1.pdf
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR