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February 2025
Art Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. Build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project. This is a drop-in program — no registration needed.
Find out more »Cinema Kidz: YouTube Production
The Medford Recreation Department presents Cinema Kidz, and an eight-week YouTube Production course for kids in grades 5 to 8. This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends. Skills covered include performance, lighting,…
Find out more »Photo Restoration Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to learn the ins and outs of photo restoration using Adobe Photoshop. Bring a copy of one of your photos to this workshop and learn more about the library's Tech Lab and how to refresh your most valued photos. Registration is requires through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is YOUR design time. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar. Family Maker Night is held on the first Thursday of every month. …
Find out more »Arts and Crafts for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly Arts and Crafts Workshop for seniors led by Tufts University students. Expect a welcoming and friendly environment, engaging craft projects for all skill levels, bonding with fellow community members, and a dose of relaxation and creativity. Seats are limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Drop-In Greeting Card Making for Teens
The Medford Public Library presents a Drop-In Greeting Card Making Workshop for teens in grades 6 and up. Make your own cards to pass out to friends, families, loved ones, strangers, whoever! All materials will be provided. This is a drop-in program in the Youth Services Programming Room, so no sign-up needed.
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month through March, instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for mid-tempo Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube.…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Altered Art
Come to the library's Maker Space to learn about and make altered art with the Mystic Makerspace crew. For ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Poetry in Pictures
The Medford Senior Center presents its Poetry in Pictures class led by award-winning photographer and published poet Robert Castagna. Ever imagine writing a poem that drew a picture in another person’s mind? Or combining your photographs with your words? In this class, you will creatively write and put your poetic voices to images of your choosing. Whether old photos or newly taken ones, your voice and images will emerge from the shadows, as Robert helps you see pictures and words…
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