Upcoming Classes & Events

Weston AIC

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  • Celebrate Weston!

    The Reading Room, Loft and Toolshed

    The AIC will be open from 11am - 3pm! We will be offering tours of our maker spaces and equipment throughout the day. Don't forget to visit the Weston AIC and Weston Public Library tables on the Town Green!  

  • Introduction to Drawing

    Recurring
    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    In this 7 week course, students will explore materials and techniques for drawing from life and imagination. Students will use graphite, colored pencil, charcoal and ink to help develop an eye to hand accuracy with confidence, and to practice really...

    $125

  • Laser Cutter Certification: Rubber Stamps

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    In this special laser cutter certification, you will learn all the essential safety and operational instructions about the laser cutter. This class features a special project: custom rubber stamps. For this class, students must come prepared with a silhouette image...

    $35.00

  • CANCELLED TONIGHT: Printing a Woodblock on The Press

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    During this four session series with instructor and artist, Carol Ryan, students will learn how to carve a woodblock and print with it on our new printing press. This printmaking process is easy and fun and you'll leave with some...

  • Four Session Workshop: Introduction to Wet Felting

    Recurring
    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Are you curious about wet felting? How is it possible to transform fluffy unspun sheep’s wool into a strong and durable fabric? Felt-making is both an ancient technique and a modern one, bridging both practical craft and art-making. Through weekly...

    $125

  • Laser Cutter: Engraved Cutting Board

    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    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...

    $45.00

  • Art 101 – Introduction to Art

    Recurring
    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    During this 4 week course, students will survey tools, media and techniques for drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. The class will cover drawing with different pencil types and charcoal, painting (water-based), assemblage/clay sculpture, and/or printmaking (linocuts). Registration closes May 3.  ...

    $100.00

  • Paper Beads

    The Loft 356 Boston Post Road, 2nd floor, Weston, MA, United States

    This class will introduce you to the fun and easy craft of creating paper beads. This hobby is a great way to create colorful jewelry that is very affordable - you can even use old newspapers or magazines! You’ll learn...

    $45.00

  • Introduction to Visible Mending

    The Loft 356 Boston Post Road, 2nd floor, Weston, MA, United States

    Learn creative mending techniques like patching and darning to extend the life of your well-loved clothing and build a more sustainable wardrobe. This course is open to all skill levels, and all necessary materials will be provided to create a...

    $45.00

  • SOLD OUT: Printing a Woodblock on The Press

    Recurring
    The Toolshed 356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor, Weston, MA, United States

    During this four session series with instructor and artist, Carol Ryan, students will learn how to carve a woodblock and print with it on our new printing press. This printmaking process is easy and fun and you'll leave with some...

    $100

  • Loft Only – Open Maker Hours

    The Loft and the Toolshed +1 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,...

  • Open Maker Hours

    Recurring
    The Loft and the Toolshed

    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,...