Visual Arts and Crafts

Join us for Second Saturdays Story Time, where local librarians read stories in the galleries!

GSD dean Sarah Whiting will explore architectural planning in the pre-digital era, when Edna Andrade composed her detailed works.

Join us for an afternoon of creative community sketching in one of Harvard’s most inspiring spaces. Sign up for one or three sessions!

Explore ancient coins and learn how a team of museum staff and students is trying to harness the power of AI to recover stolen coins.

Join us for our Kazakhstan Independence Day celebration on December 14

Join us for this free annual celebration of the season, featuring festive period decorations, music, treats, and more.

Creative Colorful Creations on Fabric with Phyllis Wadlington.
Discover your creative side, working with different fabrics. Explore the possibilities of what can be painted on fabric.

What's a zine?

In this session, conservation technician Yi Bin Liang will talk about matting, framing, and housing objects.

Explore the diverse range of animal representations in a recent installation in our Islamic and South Asian art galleries.

Join curatorial assistant and practicing artist Meghan Grady for a discussion about drawing light, in conjunction with our special exhibition.

Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to create hand-made cards and wrapping paper using print-making techniques! Snacks provided. No registration necessary.

Join us to craft homemade gifts this holiday season.

Creative Colorful Creations on Fabric with Phyllis Wadlington.

Discover your creative side, working with different fabrics. Explore the possibilities of what can be painted on fabric.

Join us for a workshop to make a small quilted potholder or trivet. Using the ‘assembly line” quilting method, you will plan, cut, and sew a quilt using our sewing machines.

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required. 

Join the Watercolor Painting Workshop

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.

Join us for stories and a craft to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Come read, sing, craft and welcome back the light! 

 

Family Friendly event Celebrating the Winter Solstice with Crafts and Cocoa.