EVE & MURRAY’S FARM TO HOME EVENT

Looking for a special serving piece for the holidays, or a unique gift? Sue from Salt Air Pottery will be in Eve & Murray’s on Saturday, 12/14 from 10-2 showing her gorgeous nature-inspired handmade pottery. Sue takes inspiration from her gardens and beaches around her home in Marshfield, MA and her glazes and designs truly have a sense of place. Plus, Sue is a delight to speak with! Don’t miss it!

TRUE WEST BREWING CO. EVENT

Join Inibri-Art at True West Brewing Co. anytime between 6 and 9 PM to create a beautiful work of art, that you can fill with your favorite True West beer. The cost is $25 per mug and Inebri-Art will supply all the materials you'll need to customize your drinking vessel (beer sold separately.)

A limited number of glasses are available, so don't wait and book your tickets today!

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Snag your spot at the Photo Embroidery Workshop led by Slow Craft. No experience necessary - just bring your holiday spirit and a 4x6" photo!

A Slow Craft instructor will help you design, colorize and add to your photograph first with simple stitches, then on a postcard, and finally you’ll get to enhance your photograph for that special someone.Slow Craft provides a picture frame to finish off the gift.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make something special for your home or for a loved one. Learn new skills, meet new people, and craft the night away! Workshops will be help Monday November 25 and Wednesday December 18, learn more and purchase tickets here.

REVOLUTION COMMUNITY YOGA + FITNESS WORKSHOP

Dot Mandala Painting
November Project: Winter-Themed Wall Plate

w/ Lavanya Selvaraj at Revolution Community Yoga and Fitness in Acton, Massachusetts
Saturday, Nov. 23rd • 4 – 6pm downstairs in the Waterfall Room
{REGISTER}
Registration Options:
1) $45 for workshop & wall plate (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
2) $65 for workshop, wall plate & dotting tools you can keep

Mandala art is extremely therapeutic for the mind and body.

Join us for a fun workshop of Winter-Themed Painting, Mandala Style! You get to design your own mandala on a ceramic wall-plate and take home your creation. Learn the basics of dot art mandala painting! You will learn what kind of paint to use, and tips & tricks for the placement of the dots to get a symmetric design. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided.  Wall plate color will be black. No experience necessary!

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THIS SATURDAY - Swing by Eve & Murray’s for the Salt Air Pottery Pop Up 10-3! Sue of Salt Air Pottery will be here with new pieces to show and tell. Start your Acton Open Studios adventure at Eve & Murray’s - it’s a weekend to celebrate the arts and incredible artists and a perfect way to kick off gifting season!

HOME Event

Come join by for a haunted night at HOME! Enjoy a beverage and light snacks, shop if you will, and enjoy one of your local small businesses!

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Dive into creativity at Inebri-Art’s Coastal Candle Making Workshop @ True West

All materials are provided, including high-quality gel wax, wicks, and an assortment of charming coastal embellishments. Each participant will craft their own masterpiece to take home, a keepsake of your coastal retreat.

More info and tickets HERE.

art opening event in The Gallery at villageworks

Join portrait photographer Tammy Davison for the opening reception of 40 Over 40 Portrait Experience, an art exhibit showcasing 40 remarkable women, each over the age of 40, who participated in a transformative photoshoot aimed at celebrating their beauty, their age and inspiring others. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and cash bar by True West Brewing Co.

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Dot Mandala Painting June Project: Coaster Set!
w/ Lavanya Selvaraj at Revolution Community Yoga and Fitness in Acton, Massachusetts
Saturday, June 8th • 4 – 6pm downstairs in the Waterfall Room
{REGISTER}
Registration Options:
1) $40 for workshop & coasters (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
2) $60 for workshop, coasters & dotting tools you can keep

Mandala art is extremely therapeutic for the mind and body.

Join us for a fun workshop of Wooden Coaster Painting, Mandala Style! You get to design your own mandala and take home your creation. Learn the basics of dot art mandala painting! You will learn what kind of paint to use on wooden surfaces, how to cure the painting, and also tips & tricks for the placement of the dots to get a symmetric design. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided.  Coaster color will be black. You will receive a set of 4 coasters, and you can complete the set at home!

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS & CREATIVES!
Submit your t-shirt design ideas & the RCY Community will VOTE for the winner!
The winning design will be used on the front side our next retail run & the creator will win a 20 Class Pass!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Please email initial design as a JPEG file no later than May 31st, 2024.

• One-color designs work best.

• Keep it simple – avoid intricate details as they get lost in the printing process.

• RCY may refuse designs for any reason.

RCY will post the designs to be voted on shortly after the submission deadline.
Email your designs to info@yogaacton.com – thank you!

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Join True West + Inebri-Art to make your very own terrarium!

In this session you will learn the techniques to create a tiny world of plants, rocks, and moss, encapsulated in a glass terrarium. Each participant will get to make one terrarium to take home and will be able to use the skills they learn in the class to make more terrariums in the future. Included materials: medium glass vessel, plants, soil, stones, moss, charcoal, and more.

A limited number of tickets are available, so don't wait and book your tickets today! Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.

eve & murray’s farm to home event

Join Sue Ritchie, the potter behind Salt Air Pottery for a pop-up at Eve & Murray’s. Come by April 27th from 10am - 2pm to say hello and maybe pick up the perfect Mother’s Day gift!

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Calling all parents and little artists! Join the fun during Kids Week at True West - Friday, February 23rd, as they dive into the creative world of painting piggy banks! Hurry, the sign-up deadline is approaching on 2/13. Click HERE and scroll to ‘Kids Week’ on the top menu.
Sign ups available for 12pm slots + 3pm slots.

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Dot Mandala Mug Painting
w/ Lavanya Selvaraj at Revolution Community Yoga and Fitness in Acton, Massachusetts
Sunday, Feb. 4th • 2 – 4pm downstairs in the Waterfall Room
Registration Options:
• $40 for workshop & mug (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
OR
• $60 for workshop, mug & dotting tools you can keep
Info & Reg: https://yogaacton.com/dot-mandala-mug-painting/

Revolution community yoga + Fitness Workshop

Dot Mandala Mug Painting (In-studio)
w/ Lavanya Selvaraj at RCY
Saturday, Dec. 9th • 2 – 4pm downstairs in the Waterfall Room
Registration Options:
• $40 for workshop & mug (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
OR
• $60 for workshop, mug & dotting tools you can keep
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Learn more and register at https://yogaacton.com/dot-mandala-mug-painting/

danny’s place youth services + acton-Boxborough united way event

Building on three successful years of Chalk the Walk events to drive community conversations, this year Acton-Boxborough United Way’s Chalk the Walk will encourage neighbors to share what they’re grateful for.

“Chalk the Walk with Gratitude” is a community-wide event running Wednesday, November 15th through Saturday, November 18th. Participate from your home, encourage your co-workers to chalk at your business, or...

Join us for pop-up chalk opportunities at West Acton Villageworks, in partnership with Danny’s Place Youth Services:

- Wednesday, November 15th 1:30-3:30PM

- Saturday, November 18th 9:30-11:30AM

We’ll have chalk for you to share what you’re grateful for, and information about the science of gratitude!

Register for free here!

Danny’s place youth services + acton-boxborough united way event

Building on three successful years of Chalk the Walk events to drive community conversations, this year Acton-Boxborough United Way’s Chalk the Walk will encourage neighbors to share what they’re grateful for.

“Chalk the Walk with Gratitude” is a community-wide event running Wednesday, November 15th through Saturday, November 18th. Participate from your home, encourage your co-workers to chalk at your business, or...

Join us for pop-up chalk opportunities at West Acton Villageworks, in partnership with Danny’s Place Youth Services:

- Wednesday, November 15th 1:30-3:30PM

- Saturday, November 18th 9:30-11:30AM

We’ll have chalk for you to share what you’re grateful for, and information about the science of gratitude!

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From start to finish this event is a completely personalized class! Upon ordering, send a photo of your pet (straight on like a school photo, see example above) by 7/12/23 to Marcie at events@paintedbytheshore.com. Following that, your image will be broken down into a line drawing & the outline scored onto a 10" x 10" wooden panel that will be waiting for you at the event.

Bring your original photo to the class (can be on your phone), & your instructor will work with you to make suggestions on custom color blends, so you'll be able to mirror your pet's fur & features. Then when you get home your 0.8" thick panel can be propped with support or hung on the wall to display.

Each ticket includes materials & instruction. This is an *INDOOR/OUTDOOR* event, meaning there's seating BOTH inside & on the Brewery's adjacent covered deck.

Join the fun!! Click here to RSVP >>> https://paintedbytheshore.com/.../custom-pet-portrait...

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Click here to RSVP for this fun and creative event by True West and Painted by the Shore >>> https://paintedbytheshore.com/.../new-venue-summer...

Each ticket includes three - 2.75" planters + an amazing take home bag with 3 succulents & instruction. This is an *INDOOR/OUTDOOR* event, meaning there's seating BOTH inside & on the Brewery's adjacent covered deck.

RCY event

Dot Mandala Workshop
w/ Lavanya Selvaraj
Saturday, April 8th @ 1:30 – 3:30pm in-studio in the RCY Waterfall Room
{REGISTER}
Registration Options:
• $40 for workshop & canvas (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
OR
• $60 for workshop, canvas & dotting tools you can keep

Relax and have fun while creating a beautiful dot mandala. During this session I will refresh your dotting skills and introduce you to new patterns. Creating a mandala is a deeply absorbing and relaxing process. You will get step-by-step instruction to create a beautiful mandala dot art. Get inspired and discover your creative side.

Class Includes:
*2 hours detailed instructor led class
*Live Interactive step by step guidance
*Practice before starting the project
*One-on-One attention
*Tips and tricks
*Loads of creativity!
*Finished project to call your own!

Join me for a mindful practice of self expression. Get inspired and discover your creativity through the art of Mandala painting.

danny’s place youth services event

Danny’s Place and OUT Metrowest welcomes LGBTQ+ youth (middle school + high school) to join them for rock painting, bracelet making, and games.

This is a drop-in event, feel free to invite your friends!

MORE INFO

Revolution Community Yoga Workshop

Dot Mandala Mug Painting (In-studio)
w/ Lavanya Selvaraj at RCY
Saturday, Feb. 11th • 1:30 – 3:30pm downstairs in the Waterfall Room
Registration Options:
• $40 for workshop & mug (dotting tools available to use during workshop)
OR
• $60 for workshop, mug & dotting tools you can keep
{REGISTER}

Mandala art is extremely therapeutic for the mind and body.
Join us for a fun workshop of Ceramic Mug Painting, Mandala Style! As a part of this workshop, we will make a Mandala Dot Painting on a mug. You get to design your own mandala mug and take home your creation. You will get to learn the basics of dot art mandala painting. You will learn what kind of paint to use on ceramic surfaces, how to cure the painting and also tips & tricks for the placement of the dots to get a symmetric design. All materials needed for this workshop will be provided.  Mug color will be black.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE.

Join Home by Stamm + Black for the first ever art night featuring their own top selling local artist! They will be serving snacks, including cotton candy by Le Petit Pouf and local wine from Nashoba Valley Winery, and raffle tickets during the event for your chance to WIN a painting! If you are unable to attend then stop by the store anytime before the event to purchase your raffle ticket.

Join us for an opening reception on Thursday February 6th 6-7:30pm to celebrate the creativity of the Acton Boxborough Visual Arts (ABVA) Faculty!  They've taught our kids art skills and encouraged their creativity. This is a chance for the ABVA Faculty to share their own artwork with our community. Stop by The Gallery at Villageworks to view selected works by:

Eileen Barnett
Laurie Burns (artwork displayed at reception only)
Lauren Gould
Eliza Burke Greene
Sara Haskin
Jack Kline (artwork displayed at reception only)
Celia Knight
Heidi Kupferman
Nat Martin
Melissa Mastrolia
Leo Muellner
Allyson Simes
Erin Uptegrove
Holly Vlajinac

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please join Miranda's Hearth for a reception celebrating FIBROUS, a juried group fiber arts exhibit in The Gallery at Villageworks featuring both innovative and traditional fiber art side-by-side. This combination emphasizes the rich history and dynamic contemporary usage of fiber materials.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Miranda Aisling
Karyn Alzayer
Nancy Crasco
Nina Earley
Alicia Quimby
Alison Rabin
Regina Savage
Adrienne Shishko
Nichole Speciale
Karen Stern
This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for the FREE opening reception for “Kaleidoscope of Indian Art: A Traditional Folk Exhibit by Local Artists” presented by Color of India. The event will feature a confluence of poetry, dance, and mime by acclaimed Odissi dancer Mouli Pal and visual artist Sunanda Sahay. Additional Performances by the Aangikam School of Dance, Tarana School of Dance, and Spandha School of Dance. More at colorofindia.com.

Join The Umbrella Community Arts Center to celebrate their current curated exhibit, “The Art of Craft Beer” in The Gallery at Villageworks. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Register in advance to to hold your spot.

From The Umbrella:

“There are more craft breweries in the United States now than ever before in American history. Craft breweries are defined as small, independent and traditional by the national non-profit Brewers Association. The craft brewery segment continues to grow, which currently makes up 98 percent of all breweries in the United States. Brewing beer is just one of many crafts that are supported by independent craft breweries. Many independent craft breweries collaborate with artists and arts organizations as part of supporting their local communities, resulting in incredible can and schwag art, pop-up galleries and performances, as well as patron coaster art.

To celebrate our local independent craft breweries’ commitment to supporting our creative community, we are hosting an Art of Craft exhibit focused on brewing inside The Gallery at Villageworks in Acton, MA. In a gallery nestled above our presenting brewery, True West Brewery, we are exhibiting artwork created by craft brewery staff, collaborating artists and patrons from across New England and beyond. See original can art, original prints, labels, and photographs, plus make your own mark on the exhibition on the coaster art wall! True West will also be hosting some participating breweries on their guest taps.”

Participating Artists & Breweries:

• True West Brewery

• Aeronaut Brewery

• Miles Donovan

• Raul Gonzalez III

• Idle Hands

• Imagine876

• Teresa Meier

• Night Shift Brewery

• Adam J O'Day

• Pony Shack Cider

• Saltbox Farm

• Stormalong Cider

• Weinberg Art & Design

Join painter Louise Arnold for the reception for her show INLAND/ISLAND, on exhibit in The Gallery at Villageworks this Fall.

Louise Arnold is a landscape painter with a design background in Landscape Architecture. She works both en plein air and from her sketches and photographs. Louise has been fortunate enough to visit and inhabit the landscapes of both Northern Vermont and Prince Edward Island, Canada. Each provides unique experiences: the region of Vermont that she works in tends to be more enclosed and PEI - surrounded by water - more open and expansive. The paintings on display in the Gallery at Villageworks explore the character of these two distinct landscapes and the reciprocal experience of Louise’s own personality interacting with them.

The reception is Free and Open to the Public.

Please join AB Cares in a community art show and presentation on sources of hope in response to suicide prevention throughout the lifespan.