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    Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.

    *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.

    Please note our November workshops are at capacity. But you can email to be added to the waitlist(s).

    Bookmaking with the MFA
    Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
    Join us as we explore the delightful world of bookmaking. We’ll view artwork from the exhibition, “Picasso, Miro, Dali: Unbound,” along with other inspiring artwork from the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. We will then embark on our own bookmaking project, creating beautiful and easy circular books that don’t require any sewing. Then we will fill our books with our own ...
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    Join Michaela Kane, an exercise trainer at Dana-Farber, for a 45-minute workout focusing on strengthening the whole body.
  • Description:
    Join Michaela Kane, an exercise trainer at Dana-Farber, for a 45-minute workout focusing on strengthening the whole body.
  • Description:
    Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.

    *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.



    Please note our October workshops are at capacity. 

    Mosaics with the MFA 
    Wednesday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
    Join us as we explore the fascinating world of mosaics. We’ll view the Community Arts Initiative exhibition, “Can You Hear the City?” along with other mosaic artwork from the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. Inspired by this ancient art form, we’ll create our very own contemporary mosaic candle holders!



    Make Your Own Cards


    Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

    In thi...
  • Description:
    Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.

    *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.

    Please note our September workshops are at capacity. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist(s).

    Collage Buttons with the MFA









    Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET








    Join us to create artwork that you can wear! We’ll view mixed media artwork at the Museum of Fine Arts to inspire us to make our own wearable art. Using collage materials, we’ll create our own artwork buttons that we can use to decorate our clothes and accessories.

    *Please let us...
  • Description:
    Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.

    *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.



    Please note our August workshops are at capacity. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist(s).



    Sun Catchers with the MFA







    Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET








    Summer is here and the sun is shining! Join us as we explore the beauty of the sun. We’ll view a collection of artwork featuring the sun at the Museum of Fine Arts, then we’ll make our own sun catchers to embrace the sun’s creative brilliance.



    Watercolor Workbook
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  • Description:
    Explore how creative arts activities can support relaxation to help you feel better and connect with others in the Dana-Farber community by joining the Zakim Center's monthly Creative Arts Online Workshops via Zoom. Materials will be provided and no experience is necessary to participate, but space is limited and registration is required.

    *These programs are open to Dana-Farber patients and caregivers.

    Please note our July workshops are at capacity and now closed.



    Embroidery with the MFA

    Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

    Summer is here and it’s tote bag season! Join us this month as we explore the world of embroidery. We’ll view a collection of delightful artwork that features embroidery at the Museum of Fine Arts and then we’ll embroider a beautiful design on our very own tote bags! This project will work well for those who are beginners and those who are experienced with embroidery. Bedazzle your day with a beautif...