This series is designed for beginner to intermediate or those looking to re-ignite their creative skills. Part 1 (Sept 20, 27 & Oct 4): the first three sessions will focus on the basics of drawing and observational skills through exercises...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles. Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small...
You love what you’ve done so far with Cricut and/or laser cutting, but you want to get even more custom! How do you take a hand sketch and turn it into a digital vector file for machine cutting? This two-hour...
This class is geared for the complete beginner who has had little or no experience in watercolor. We will explore how much water-to-pigment to use to create tints, glazes and deep dark tones, together with an introduction to color mixing....
A 4 week journey into discovering the joys of printmaking. This printmaking series led by artist and teacher Coco Berkman, will take place over 4 consecutive Thursday mornings in October. Students will have a chance to learn this magical and...
Join Doc Crane every Thursday at the AIC for a film and discussion. These events are free and open to the public.
Spend three evenings with instructors Carson Eddy and Carol Ryan to design and make a fall or winter holiday inspired screen-printed table runner. In this series Students will design and make their own personalized screens from images of acorns, leaves,...
Join popular local psychic Lydia Dustin, your Psychic Bestie, for a spooky evening of local ghost stories and home clearing/blessing techniques. She has been investigating and clearing ghosts from local haunted houses since 2016. She will share some of her...
Wet-felting is a nearly magical process by which loose, unspun sheep’s wool is transformed into a permanent non-woven fabric. Join felt artist Elizabeth Stubbs for few hours and make your own beautiful vessel. This class is suitable for beginning felters...
This Cricut certification is tailored for the Halloween season. Make a card and envelope that you can mail to a loved one. No Cricut experience necessary! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, score, and more! It cuts through more...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Join Cecily and Abby for this Laser Cut Handbag Workshop! Don’t be concerned if you’ve never used design software or the laser cutter: all levels are welcome. Students will design and construct a handbag using sturdy, recycled felt, next students...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
This series is designed for beginner to intermediate or those looking to re-ignite their creative skills. Part 1 (Sept 20, 27 & Oct 4): the first three sessions will focus on the basics of drawing and observational skills through exercises...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Attention crafters: if you’re looking for a new tool that can simplify your crafting processes, consider learning about the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, score, and even engrave! It cuts through more than 100 types of...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
This class is geared for the complete beginner who has had little or no experience in watercolor. We will explore how much water-to-pigment to use to create tints, glazes and deep dark tones, together with an introduction to color mixing....
Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles. Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small...
A 4 week journey into discovering the joys of printmaking. This printmaking series led by artist and teacher Coco Berkman, will take place over 4 consecutive Thursday mornings in October. Students will have a chance to learn this magical and...
Join Doc Crane every Thursday at the AIC for a film and discussion. These events are free and open to the public.
Spend three evenings with instructors Carson Eddy and Carol Ryan to design and make a fall or winter holiday inspired screen-printed table runner. In this series Students will design and make their own personalized screens from images of acorns, leaves,...
Attention crafters: if you’re looking for a new tool that can simplify your crafting processes, consider learning about the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, and score! It cuts through more than 100 types of materials, including...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Join us at the AIC to experience for yourself our incredible laser cutter. The instructor will describe to participants the process of customizing designs and text with a laser engraver. Each participant will get to watch as their own cutting...
Come and learn about the fundamentals to creating your own books. Students will learn to make a knife edge book. Many of the techniques learned here can be used to create many other types of books. This is one class...
Put your selfies to good use, have fun creating a fabric rendition of you or a loved one’s image! Choose solid and printed fabric to build an outline and base, then we will use a variety of thread, floss, paint...
Take a tour of our historic building and its equipment which has been designed for creative exploration in the traditional arts, as well as digital design and fabrication. The AIC is a space for all, from hobbyists to those who...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
This series is designed for beginner to intermediate or those looking to re-ignite their creative skills. Part 1 (Sept 20, 27 & Oct 4): the first three sessions will focus on the basics of drawing and observational skills through exercises...
Come join a Master Gardener and learn about the ancient art of Bonsai, its history, fun facts and myth busters! Students will get hands on and creative with planting their very own bonsai tree! We will show you all the crucial steps...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
This class is geared for the complete beginner who has had little or no experience in watercolor. We will explore how much water-to-pigment to use to create tints, glazes and deep dark tones, together with an introduction to color mixing....
Join us for this fun and informative fundamental machine sewing class. We will introduce the sewing machine and essential sewing tools and provide information on fabric and how to shop for supplies. You will leave with an extensive packet of...
A 4 week journey into discovering the joys of printmaking. This printmaking series led by artist and teacher Coco Berkman, will take place over 4 consecutive Thursday mornings in October. Students will have a chance to learn this magical and...
Join Doc Crane every Thursday at the AIC for a film and discussion. These events are free and open to the public.
Attention crafters: if you’re looking for a new tool that can simplify your crafting processes, consider learning about the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, and score! It cuts through more than 100 types of materials, including...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles. Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Join instructors Carson Eddy and Abby Schenker to learn the fundamentals of working with the laser to cut and emboss leather to make a personalized luggage tag. In this class you will also be introduced to traditional leather construction techniques...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
This series is designed for beginner to intermediate or those looking to re-ignite their creative skills. Part 1 (Sept 20, 27 & Oct 4): the first three sessions will focus on the basics of drawing and observational skills through exercises...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Attention crafters: if you’re looking for a new tool that can simplify your crafting processes, consider learning about the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, score, and even engrave! It cuts through more than 100 types of...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
This class is geared for the complete beginner who has had little or no experience in watercolor. We will explore how much water-to-pigment to use to create tints, glazes and deep dark tones, together with an introduction to color mixing....
Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles. Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small...
A 4 week journey into discovering the joys of printmaking. This printmaking series led by artist and teacher Coco Berkman, will take place over 4 consecutive Thursday mornings in October. Students will have a chance to learn this magical and...
Join Doc Crane every Thursday at the AIC for a film and discussion. These events are free and open to the public.
Attention crafters: if you’re looking for a new tool that can simplify your crafting processes, consider learning about the Cricut Maker! The Cricut Maker can cut, draw, perforate, and score! It cuts through more than 100 types of materials, including...
3D printers can create prototypes, replacement parts, toys, jewelry, and much more in a matter of minutes with minimal training to get started. Want to learn how? Sign up to this class to learn the basics of 3D printing. After...
Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles. Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
Take your trick or treating to the next level this year! Send your trick or treater out with a personalized trick or treat tote for Halloween. Using the Cricut heat press and Halloween-themed iron-on vinyl designs, you will customize a...
Welcome students, artists, makers, and the craft curious! Open Maker Hours are dedicated to anyone who would like to use either of our studio spaces to work independently on personal projects. You are welcome to use our equipment (3D printers,...
The AIC will be closed and reopen on Friday Nov 3 at 10am for the Weavers Guild Annual Sale. There will be no maker hours or classes.
The AIC will be closed and reopen on Friday Nov 3 at 10am for the Weavers Guild Annual Sale. There will be no maker hours or classes.
The Weavers’ Guild of Boston is holding its Annual Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4! For the 2023 Sale, the Guild will offer shoppers a wide range of one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. These will include: scarves, shawls, clothing,...
The Weavers’ Guild of Boston is holding its Annual Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4! For the 2023 Sale, the Guild will offer shoppers a wide range of one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. These will include: scarves, shawls, clothing,...
