Upcoming Classes & Events

The Toolshed

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356 Boston Post Road, 1st floor
Weston, MA 02493 United States Get Directions
Phone 781.786.6177

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  • CANCELED: Drop-In Event: Custom Name Sign

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

    Drop in to the AIC on Saturday February 7th and watch as we customize a wood sign with your name on it using the laser cutter. Once your sign is cut, you'll get to paint and decorate it to your...

  • Two Session Eco Printing/Collagraph Workshop – Night

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

    Join artist and instructor Carol Ryan for a hands-on printmaking workshop exploring collagraph techniques using mat board and recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Participants will create textured printing plates, experiment with mark-making, color mixing and inking. Learn to print on our...

    $85.00

  • Two Session Eco Printing/Collagraph Workshop – Morning

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

    Join artist and instructor Carol Ryan for a hands-on printmaking workshop exploring collagraph techniques using mat board and recycled Tetra Pak cartons. Participants will create textured printing plates, experiment with mark-making, color mixing and inking. Learn to print on our...

    $85.00

  • Cricut: Customize a Pencil Case

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

    For this fun Cricut certification, we will customize a small fabric pouch using iron-on vinyl! Use it as a pencil case or a makeup bag. You can choose from many options and colors to customize your bag. This class is...

    $35.00

  • Beginners Aqua Oils Painting Series

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

    Tired of solvents and chemicals stinking up your studio and house? Look no further…. Water soluble Oil Paint is a great solution for a green studio. Water Soluble Oils are considered true oil paint.  There are some differences.  Learn how...

    $125.00

  • SOLD OUT: Collagraph Printmaking Series

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

    Join instructor and artist Carol Ryan for a four-week exploration of Collagraph Printmaking on the press. In this hands-on series, students will learn to create richly textured printing plates using mat board, a versatile and accessible material that’s easy to cut and has a smooth...

    $100

  • 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...

    $40.00

  • SOLD OUT Printing a Woodblock on The Press – Night

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    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

  • Printing a Woodblock on The Press – Morning

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    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

  • Intro to 3D Printing: Kit Cards

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

    A kit card is a postcard-sized design that you can break apart and assemble into a 3D object. If you’re curious about 3D printing, this introductory course will teach you all the basics needed to get started. Students may need...

    $30.00

  • Printmaking: Gelli Plates

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

    Interested in printmaking? Come explore monoprinting on a gelli or gelatin plate with instructor Kathy Aluia. Monoprinting on gelli plates is so much fun! Create unique and beautiful prints with acrylic paints and a wide variety of paper. Students will...

    $45.00

  • Laser Cutter: Beyond the Basics

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

    Love laser cutting? This 3-part series is a deeper dive into using the laser cutter. We’ll learn different ways to customize and create digital files, advanced tips for Lightburn, and learn how to use the rotary tool to engrave a...

    $85.00