Drumming Class

Looking to add some drumming to your life? We have an ongoing class happening in Arlington! Meet new people, learn and experience polyrhythms from West Africa, share culture, explore community, and reap the many health benefits drumming has to offer. All levels welcome. Loaner drums available for an extra $1. Please register online and support a wonderful women-run artist collective. Facilitated by Audrey Diallo. 7-8:30 PM.

Mystic Open Studio

Weaving Series April-May

Learn how to make table mats, scarves, rugs, wall hangings, hand towels and much more using a 4 harness table loom (one 36 inch floor loom may also available). Play with color, texture, design and discover the joy of fiber arts. All levels are welcome - if you have never woven, we will walk you through the process. If you have some experience, we can work on ideas or try new things together. When: Wednesdays for 6 weeks starting 4/15 ending on 5/20, 6-8:30 PM Cost: $300 Material fee: $25 paid to instructor on first day of class The cost includes the use of the loom and 2 hours of drop in time outside of class time at open studio times. After that you are always welcome to join the open studio times and pay $20 to continue working independently on your weaving outside of class times. After completing 2 sessions of weaving, you can sign up as a "returning student option" and get a discounted rate. Email Mary with questions: <a href="mailto:mwbrook110@gmail.com">mwbrook110@gmail.com</a>

Salsa Class

Come join us for a fantastic dance party on Saturday May 9th, 7-10 pm at Mystic Open Studio! Get ready to dance the night away, enjoy great music, and have an amazing time with friends. This fun event is the perfect way to kick off your weekend and let loose after a long week. Don't miss out! Salsa Class from 7-8 and then stay for some more dancing

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori

Join us at Mystic Open Studio for our Shibori dyeing sessions. Learn the traditional Japanese art of Shibori, a form of tie-dye, and create beautiful, vibrant patterns on fabric. Please bring a white or light colored article of clothing or pieces of fabric made of natural fibers (cotton, Linen, wool, or silk, no polyester please) You can upcycle t-shirts, vintage linens, even revive something that is stained. We will also have some textiles on hand to purchase. Please pre wash your cotton fabric before the class.

Expressive arts workshop

You are invited to a gentle 2-hour experiential workshop facilitated by Expressive Arts Therapist Marina Strauss. Together, we will step outdoors and allow nature to slow us down, offering a pause from the everyday. We will begin with a grounding meditation to arrive fully, then wander with our phones as quiet companions, capturing images that catch our attention or stir something within. These photographs will become doorways—inviting reflection, creative expression, and shared exploration of our inner landscapes. To honor presence and intimacy, space is limited and advance registration is required. Rain Date: June 7, 3–5 pm

Textured paper and collage series

In this four-part workshop, we will slow down and enter the world of layers, texture, and transformation. Participants will create their own handmade textured papers using simple materials, intuitive mark-making, and experimental techniques. These papers will become the raw material for a personal collage process where each layer will be holding traces of gesture, emotion, and story. Across four sessions, we will move from making and gathering to composing and reflecting, allowing images to emerge organically rather than forcing an outcome. No art experience necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. All materials will be provided and you are also welcome to bring some of your favorite papers to play with.

Cyanotype Workshop

We will be experimenting and finding excitement in the unexpected with cyanotype, an early photographic printing process that produces stunning blue prints on paper, fabric, or for collage.

Shibori Technique: Tesuji

Tesuji shibori is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique known for creating intricate, linear patterns by precisely pleating fabric over a rope core (or other cylindrical object) and binding it tightly before dyeing, revealing precise patterns when unbound. We will create a tea towel with this technique. All materials are provided.

Shibori Technique: Arashi

Arashi covers a variety of shibori techniques where fabric is wrapped around a pole before dyeing. We will explore two techniques in the class, one using string to bind the fabric, and another without string, which yields a softer pattern. All materials will be provided.

Join us at Mystic Open Studio for our Shibori dyeing sessions. Learn the traditional Japanese art of Shibori, a form of tie-dye, and create beautiful, vibrant patterns on fabric. Please bring a white or light colored article of clothing or pieces of fabric made of natural fibers (cotton, Linen, wool, or silk, no polyester please) You can upcycle t-shirts, vintage linens, even revive something that is stained. We will also have some textiles on hand to purchase. Please pre-wash your cotton fabric before the class.

Line dancing with Dagmar

Did you know sitting is considered the new smoking!? Come move your body with us and combat how much time we spend sitting down! The beginner's level class is fun and engaging and great for all ages! Join us for the class at 7 and then stay for more dancing!

Collage Club

Come explore the joy of collage! In this hands-on class, we’ll experiment with cutting, layering, and mixing materials in playful ways. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity. Leave each session with your own one-of-a-kind artwork! Materials will be provided.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Experiences

Drumming Class

Weaving Series April-May

Salsa Class

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori

Expressive arts workshop

Textured paper and collage series

Cyanotype Workshop

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori

Shibori Technique: Tesuji

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori

Shibori Technique: Arashi

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori

Line dancing with Dagmar

Collage Club

Community Indigo Vat and Shibori