April 2025
Kids’ Soft Sculpture Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a two-day Soft Sculpture Workshop led by Aimée Archambault for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Create soft sculptures using hand sewing, weaving, fabric, felt, yarn, cardboard, and more. Projects may include monster pillows, simple sock animals, pom pom critters, or felt puppets. Each day will include material demonstrations and students will be able to personalize their creations. Cost is $100 for both days (April 22 and 23); register through the ACM website. Students are…
Find out more »Teen Clay Cup Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a Clay Cup Workshop for teens in grades 6 through 12 led by Aimée Archambault. Participants will handbuild a cup or mug out of clay slabs, learning the basics of clay construction and customizing their cups using texture, underglaze, and handles. A variety of experience levels with clay are welcome. Participants will be emailed when the cups are ready for pick up at ACM, approximately two weeks after the class. This is a collaboration with…
Find out more »Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its bi-weekly Live Figure Drawing Session, held every other Tuesday evening at the community arts center. These are in-person, non-instructor led sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model striking a mixture of short and long poses — starting at one minute and working up to a 15- or 20-minute pose. A studio monitor will be present to assist the model and participants. Attendees should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pads,…
Find out more »Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of the book. The program is generally aimed at…
Find out more »Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of the book. The program is generally aimed at…
Find out more »Original Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Original Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet Thomas DeFreitas of Arlington. His poems have appeared in Dappled Things, Ibbetson Street, Pensive, Plainsongs, and elsewhere. Thomas’s latest collection, “Walking Between the Raindrops,” was published by Kelsay Books in March. All poets, dreamers, and songwriters are invited to bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. ACM will provide a microphone and podium.…
Find out more »APOLLO ASCEND at ACM
APOLLO presents ASCEND, the first installation of a spring series at Arts Collaborative Medford. For this event, local artists will spin techno on the floor. The night also will feature local art vendors @atira.hope, @ring.around.your.finger, @sammy_lynnxoxo and more for art, trinkets, jewelry, and hemp slushies. Tickets are $20 (early bird) and $25 through the event web page.
Find out more »Into to Watercolor Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents an Into to Watercolor Workshop led by Lauren McIsaac. This class is aimed at beginners who are interested in learning watercolor painting. You'll begin by learning basic techniques (wet on dry, wet on wet, blending, layering). Then you'll practice these techniques by creating two easy landscape paintings. The instructor will provide materials (paint, palettes, paintbrushes, paper). All participants will have to bring is themselves. Cost is $75. Register through the ACM website.
Find out more »Intro to Pastels Workshop: Pet Portraits
Arts Collaborative Medford presents an Intro to Pastels Workshop led by Erica Meimei. In this fun and relaxing art session you can create a beautiful portrait of your furry friend using oil pastels. No experience needed; your instructor will guide you every step of the way. Chat with fellow pet lovers and unleash your inner artist. Supplies will be provided. Cost is $40. Register through the ACM website. Erica Meimei is an oil paint and pastel artist specializing in animal/pet…
Find out more »May 2025
Art and Soul Circle: Room to Breathe
Sanctuary UCC presents an Art and Soul Circle program based on "Room to Beathe," an exhibition on view at Arts Collaborative Medford through May 26. Step into a circle shaped by color, courage, and contradiction. "Room to Breathe" is more than an exhibit; it’s a deeply human outcry. From Elaina Bates-Egan’s bold, visceral paintings to the textured layers of collage and print from 12 powerful artists, this show invites you into a space where rage and grief meet resilience and hope.…
Find out more »Storytelling Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents a storytelling workshop led by Cheryl Hamilton, a Medford resident and director of Stellar Story Company. We tell stories every day — to family, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes, we tell them to strangers on a bus, and sometimes to audiences from the stage. This fun, interactive workshop introduces people to how live storytelling can lead to meaningful change in your life. Discover incredible storytellers, unpack memorable moments from your life, learn some storytelling essentials, and connect…
Find out more »Intro to Color Theory Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents a workshop, Intro to Color Theory, led by Lauren McIsaac. In this class, you'll use watercolors to explore color theory and color mixing. Did you know most art classes teach color theory wrong? The instructor will start with the traditional color theory model, and explore its uses and limits through making color wheels. Then, you'll learn about the science of color to get the perfect color mix every time. Finally, you'll end by testing out your…
Find out more »Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop led by Medford resident and ACM studio artist Christine Willis. Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. In this class you will learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in indigo vat. You will unfold your item and it will reveal your one-of-a-kind design.…
Find out more »Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its bi-weekly Live Figure Drawing Session, held every other Tuesday evening at the community arts center. These are in-person, non-instructor led sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model striking a mixture of short and long poses — starting at one minute and working up to a 15- or 20-minute pose. A studio monitor will be present to assist the model and participants. Attendees should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pads,…
Find out more »Art & Dinner: Jahnae Wyatt and Christopher Walker
Arts Collaborative Medford presents the first event in its new Art & Dinner series. The program will feature a personal tour with painter Jahnae Wyatt of her five-piece exhibition, "My Reflections: Towards Divinity," assembled just for this event. You’ll learn about the artist’s journey, and how her work captures vulnerability, transformation, and rebirth. And, enjoy a curated three-course meal presented by chef Christopher Walker, two-time "Chopped" champion. Tickets are $150 and include food and drinks. Purchase through the ACM website.…
Find out more »Tea, Treats and Art for CACHE
CACHE in Medford is putting a creative spin on its spring fundraiser. Tea, Treats and Art will feature tea, sandwiches, and treats, a guided art activity led by local artist Chelsea Brown, and a performance by the Tufts a cappella group the Jackson Jills. Sip on a cup of hot tea or a refreshing drink, enjoy delicious sandwiches and treats, and create a unique piece of art to take home with you. This is a perfect afternoon to celebrate spring…
Find out more »Express + Experiment: ACM Open Studio Time
Step into a world of limitless possibilities at Express + Experiment: Open Studio Time at Arts Collaborative Medford. Led by ACM studio artist and Medford resident Christine Willis, this workshop provides a curated collection of diverse materials – paints, papers, found objects, textiles, yarn, stamps and more – to spark your imagination. There's no prescribed project or theme; the focus is on personal expression and the joy of creation. The teacher will be available to guide you, answer your questions,…
Find out more »Fódhla at Arts Collaborative Medford
The Irish music trio Fódhla brings their high energy and stellar artistry to the stage at Arts Collaborative Medford. Fódhla sound is firmly rooted in the traditional Irish melodies and ornamentation that fiddler Ellery Klein, of Medford, and flute player Nicole Rabata honed during years spent abroad in Ireland’s cities Cork, Limerick and Ennis. Fiddle and flute tunes are superbly supported by guitarist Bethany Waickman, whose inventive, tasteful chords unfold with driving rhythm perfected from years of playing for contra…
Find out more »Live Figure Drawing Session
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its bi-weekly Live Figure Drawing Session, held every other Tuesday evening at the community arts center. These are in-person, non-instructor led sessions with a nude or lightly clothed model striking a mixture of short and long poses — starting at one minute and working up to a 15- or 20-minute pose. A studio monitor will be present to assist the model and participants. Attendees should bring their own materials. ACM will have some spare pencils, pads,…
Find out more »Make + Mingle at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its monthly Make + Mingle, a free drop-in at the new community arts center for anybody to come and create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can; space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided. RSVPs appreciated through the AMC website.
Find out more »Right Away Write-Away! Workshop
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a six-week writing workshop, Right Way Write-Away!, led by Kathleen Willis. Stash away protected writing time in your weekly schedule. Get writing right away when you arrive for a dose of inspiration and camaraderie. This is purely generative time supported with writing prompts and short one-to-one consultations with instructor Kathleen Willis. Invest in yourself and grow into your highest creative potential by buying yourself some time for inspiration, advice, accountability, community and creativity. Write some…
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