Stamp Carving Workshop

Try your hand at carving stamps and making a fun mark in the world! We'll be using rubber blocks as the base for carving. We'll also cover fundamentals for carving and much of the topics discussed apply to wood carving and linocuts as well. All tools are provided! You'll walk away with 2 of your own carved stamps and a stamp ink pad. Due to the sharpness of the tools used, we do ask that all attendees sign a liability waiver upon arrival. Minimum age required: 12 yrs old Duration: 1.5hr Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

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Succulent Planting Workshop

During this workshop, attendees will get their hands dirty putting together a beautiful&nbsp;succulent terrarium or wine bottle planter using a curated selection of high-quality materials, including moss, rocks, and live succulent plants. Our expert host will guide you through the process, providing tips and insight on how to care for the plants to help them thrive. These plants are easy to care for and add a nice touch of nature to any indoor setting. See how everyone’s creativity and style comes through in their own personal, unique creation! Duration:&nbsp;60min Minimum Age Required: 6yrs Materials Included: Glass bowl or wine bottle planter, succulent plant(s), soil, decorative mosses, small and large decorative rocks, drainage gravel, pair of chopsticks (for planting), figurine. Location:&nbsp; Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx, Cambridge, MA Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Hand Building Pottery Workshop

Get your hands on some clay and make a versatile trinket dish or incense holder. We will discuss the basics of rolling a slab, making a coil, and finally how to add texture to your piece. We'll also have fun add-ons such as seashells and pebbles to make your piece extra special. Best of all, we will be using air dried clay that you can take home and simply dry and harden. No long waiting times for kiln firing! The hardened pieces can be painted with acrylic paint if you want to add additional color later. Materials: Air dried clay (1 lbs, enough to make 2 pieces!). All tools are provided. Duration: 1.5hrs Location:  Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Candle Making Workshop 

Learn about the art of candle making and practice making your own candles with deliciously scented essential oils. We will use soy wax and glass jars with beautiful natural decorations. You'll be delighted by the beautiful candles you make, perfect for enjoyment or gifting! During this workshop, you will make 2 candles in 7oz jars. They will also come with a fitted bamboo lid to keep your candles clean and scents fresh!   Materials Included: Candle Jars (choose from clear glass, forest green frosted glass or dark ember glass), Soy Wax, Wicks, Wick Holders, Natural Decorative Materials, Essential Oils, Seasonal Scents Location: 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near Old Navy Cambridge, MA

Leatherworking - Advanced Beginner Custom Leather Koozie

Try leather-working and create something that'll be a true conversation starter at your next gathering or Game Night!&nbsp;We will show you how to cut, punch, weave, dye, and inscribe to create a personal leather koozie. You'll be able to choose from multiple colors of dye to work onto your koozie, or simply keep it natural.&nbsp;You'll be able to inscribe your favorite quote, name, anniversary dates or decorative patterns onto your koozie, making it a truly unique and memorable creation to enjoy or gift.&nbsp;This workshop is perfect for Father's Day, date nights, anniversaries or to level-up your leather-working experience! Note:&nbsp; The leather we use is tanned using a vegetable-based process and is more environmentally friendly than industrial processing.&nbsp;We do use real leather (animal hide) in this workshop. Materials:&nbsp; All materials and tools are provided to make 1 koozie.&nbsp;Wine bottle koozie is larger and may take a bit longer to complete.&nbsp;Please choose your koozie size at check out.&nbsp;Koozies are based on standard diameters.&nbsp;Wine bottle koozie will fit a 750ml bottle with diameter of 2.95".&nbsp;We encourage you to bring an empty bottle or can to try out your koozie! Duration:&nbsp; 1.5hrs Min. Age Required:&nbsp;13yrs Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund policy and minimum age policy&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Tufting (Make your own rug) 

Have you&nbsp;seen tufting&nbsp;on TikTok or IG and have been curious to try it out?&nbsp;Come to our fully equipped studio and make your own masterpiece!&nbsp;Our expert staff is on hand to guide you step-by-step and share tips for the best-looking product.&nbsp;&nbsp; Tufting is a creative activity using yarn and a tool called 'tufting gun' to create a cut-pile rug that can be used&nbsp;to hang on&nbsp;walls, decorate pillows, cushions and more.&nbsp;The best part of this activity is that you have complete freedom on the image choice.&nbsp;Anything you can think of... your favorite video game , cartoon, comic book, an abstract image, a phrase, logo, landscape, an original drawing, etc... can be created as a tufted rug.&nbsp;&nbsp; Here are what we will cover in the Tufting Workshop: - Safe handling of your Tufting Gun.&nbsp;It looks like a drill but has a sharp end.&nbsp;It does not shoot anything. - How to select and transfer your image. - Color selection -&nbsp;How to finish and display your rug We provide tufting gun, tufting frame, yarn and all supplies needed for you to successfully create and display your rug!&nbsp;&nbsp; You just need to bring an image that you'd like to use. Must be PNG OR JPG Format. We recommend something that does not have a lot of tiny details.&nbsp;Keep in mind that yarn expands and intermixes, so your 'pixel' size for tufting is quite large.&nbsp;Images with a clear edge between colors and easy shapes are best for tufting.&nbsp;Color blending or fading is not easily done with tufting unless you are already experienced or working with a Large or X-Large size.&nbsp; Workshop Duration:&nbsp;2 - 4 hours depending on the size of your image.&nbsp;If you are not able to finish your piece in one sitting, you can return to finish your piece any time during our open studio times within 30 days.&nbsp;It helps to call ahead so we can get your materials ready.&nbsp; Minimum Age Required:&nbsp;13 years old+ Note:&nbsp;Because tufting uses a power tool, we do ask that you sign a waiver in store.&nbsp;We also provide safety glasses.&nbsp;Anyone under 18yrs old must have an adult sign the waiver on their behalf and be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. You can review and sign the waiver<a href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jd7qkwakxfmsjxk75cta76/web/"> here </a>or at the workshop when you arrive. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near&nbsp;TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA&nbsp; Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund policy and minimum age policy&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Sea Wave Resin Serving Tray

In this tactile workshop, we will be discussing the ins and outs of resin art and create an eye-catching and functional serving tray. Under the guidance of your artist host, you will cost an Acacia wood tray with resin, add dye, and work in mini bubbles (aka sea waves). This piece will be a conversation starter and perfect for a Father's Day treat, or something cool to display around the house. Timing: Resin setting time is generally 24-48 hours to fully set. You can come to pick up the completed piece or have it shipped to you for a small fee to cover shipping and handling. All Materials Included. Duration: 1hr Location:  Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141

Make Your Own Trucker Hat Decorating

Share your vibe and favorite images by decorating a one-of-a-kind trucker hat!&nbsp;We provide trucker hats (solid front with mesh backing), lots of patches, and special irons.&nbsp;All you need to do is pick your favorite patches and iron them on!&nbsp;You'll love wearing your bespoke hat and all the compliments that's sure to follow.&nbsp;So stylish! This workshop is also fun to do together with friends, couples and family.&nbsp;Add another element of fun (and surprise?) by choosing patches for each other! Note: Trucker hats are one-size-fits all for adult head sizes. Patches are a-la-carte and paid on-site, so you can use as many or as few as you like! Duration: 1 hour Minimum age required:&nbsp;10yrs&nbsp; Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund policy and minimum age policy&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Making

Join us for a fun and easy workshop, where our instructor will guide you through the process of designing and creating your very own Chunky Knit Throw Blanket. This cozy blanket will look and feel amazing on your couch and lap, providing a moment of zen and peacefulness as you work on it. It's light enough for use during the summer months and cozy enough for snuggling up in the winter. Best of all, no prior knitting experience or any needles are required to make this!   Materials Included:  Soft Chenille Yarn in beautiful seasonal hues. Duration: 2 hours (most people finish the blanket in the time frame, but we don't rush you and some also decide to get more yarn to take home and make a larger blanket). You will know how to complete your blanket by the end of 2hours for sure! Location:  Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Paint and Plant Workshop

Ever want to combine art and plants in one?&nbsp;This is it!&nbsp;In this workshop, you’ll have fun painting your own designs on premium fiber-cement pots and then pot it up with a lovely foliage plant!&nbsp; Your host is a multi-talented art and plant aficionado!&nbsp;We'll have fun discussing color, design, and pro tips for achieving clean lines on a rounded pot.&nbsp;We'll also share plant care knowledge so your finished piece will stay healthy for a long time! Materials Included:&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Fibercement pot (choose your colors on-site), 1 foliage plant, paint, brushes, soil and drainage gravel Duration:&nbsp;90min Minimum Age Required:&nbsp;8yrs Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near&nbsp;TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA Parking: Street parking or garage.&nbsp;Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Pressed Flower Frame Workshop

Make a lovely framed art using fresh pressed real flowers and foliage. So easy, so satisfying and so pretty! Choose from a big selection of pressed florals at the studio. Note: Yes, you will be able to take it home on the same day! Materials: Shadow frame with double panes of glass, fresh pressed flowers, adhesive Duration: 1hr Location:  Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Beginner Knitting: Knit a Scarf

Want to learn how to knit? This is the perfect class for beginners to learn with hands-on guidance. We will be using soft, large gauge yarn to make it even more cozier and easier. At the end of the class, you will learn how to do every step to complete your project.  During the workshop, you’ll Learn: - How to cast on (or begin your project) - How to do a simple knit stitch - How to finish your project and weave in ends - Optional: learn how to purl stitch We’ll also discuss how to read a pattern, basic garment care, different types of knitting needles and their uses, different types of yarn and how to pick yarn for a project, how to make different sizes of scarves, and how to fix mistakes.  For the advanced beginner or the adventurous, we will also teach how to create a 'Keyhole' in your scarf to tuck in the other end! All materials are provided for this class (super chunky yarn, knitting needles). All you need to bring is yourself and your curiosity. We can’t wait to knit with you!   Note: Knitting is a time-consuming hobby because it takes time to make every stitch. Most people (unless you are making a small scarf) will not complete the project in 2 hours, but will finish it at home. Duration: 2hr Minimum Age Required: 12yrs Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Beginner Crochet: Crochet Your First Infinity Scarf

Beginner Crochet: Crochet Your First Infinity Scarf Want to learn how to crochet? This is the perfect class for beginners to try out a new skill with hands-on guidance! Learn how to crochet a basic infinity scarf in a chunky, soft yarn for the coming fall and winter. You’ll Learn: How to begin your project How to do a chain stitch How to do a single crochet stitch How to do a single crochet stitch in the back loop only How to finish your project and weave in ends How to do the whip stitch We’ll also discuss how to read a pattern, basic garment care, different types of crochet hooks and their uses, different types of yarn and how to pick yarn for a project, and how to fix mistakes. All materials are provided for this class. All you need to bring is yourself and your curiosity. We can’t wait to crochet with you! Note: You can adjust the length of the scarf by how much crocheting you want to do. We will teach all the basics of starting, middle and ending of the stitches, but if you want to do a super long scarf, or are new to crochet, you will need to finish it at home. The same techniques we teach can be applied to a cowl (shorter scarf that can probably be finished during class) and an infinity scarf (longer scarf). Duration: 2hrs Min Age Required: 12yrs+ Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141 *Please see our refund/reschedule policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a> Tipping is not expected but always appreciated!

Make Your Favorite Food Mini Fridge Magnets

What's better than your favorite food in the fridge? It's your favorite food on the fridge! Join us at this fun workshop and make delightful tiny food fridge magnets using polymer clay. We'll share pro tips for construction, baking and working with the clay.  Expect to be able to make 2-3 custom magnets, depending on your own working speed. Each ticket option is for one attendee only. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer the guest option for this workshop.  Materials: Everything you need! Clay, Magnets, Shaping tools. Clay will be baked during the workshop so you can take them home the same day! Minimum Age Required: 7yrs old Duration: 90min Parking: Street parking or garage. Unfortunately, we don't validate parking vouchers. Location: Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA *Please see our refund policy and minimum age policy <a href="https://studio.gardenstreets.com/policies/refund-policy">here.</a>

Japanese Paper Marbling

Suminagashi, Japanese for “floating ink”, is a traditional art form from the 12th century that reveals the mesmerizing, ever-changing nature of water. We will be creating a floating piece of art on the surface of the water and capturing the swirling, ever morphing moments as prints. Each attendee will be able to create a set of gorgeously and uniquely marbled personal cards and envelopes using the Suminagashi technique! Materials Included: Marbling ink (multiple colors), print paper, cards and envelopes, soft-hair brushes, shallow trays, all the supplies needed Duration: 60-90min Rquired miminum Age: 10yrs Location:  Craft Loft 100 CambridgeSide Pl, 2nd floor near TJ Maxx Cambridge, MA 02141

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

craftloft_studio

Experiences

Bonsai 101

Fresh Floral Arrangement Making - Cambridge

Make Your Own Trucker Hat Decorating

Mosaic Workshop

Leatherworking - Intermediate Leather Wallet

Chunky Knit Throw Blanket Making

Candle Making Workshop

Tufting (Make your own rug)

Moss Art Workshop

Stamp Carving Workshop

Succulent Planting Workshop

Hand Building Pottery Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

Leatherworking - Advanced Beginner Custom Leather Koozie

Tufting (Make your own rug)