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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.

    Paint by Number – Unleash your inner artist in this relaxing Blue Poppies Paint-by-Numbers workshop! Enjoy the calming, therapeutic act of painting without needing to create the design yourself. With a pre-outlined canvas and a provided color palette, you can focus on the joy of placing color and painting on canvas. Whether you're new to painting or just want to unwind, this session lets you enjoy the process in creative community. Finished pieces are perfect for gifting or display.



    Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET



    Please note th...
  • 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.

    Please note that registration for the May workshops are at capacity, but please email if you would like to be added to the waitlist.





    Musical Instruments with the MFA – Uplift your spirit with a delightful workshop that features the musical instrument collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. We’ll view a variety of instruments and listen to what they sound like, then we’ll decorate and create our very own thumb pianos. The thumb pianos are small enough that you can carry them with you during the day for some pleasant musical interludes!

    Wednesday, May 21, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET


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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.

    Please note that registration for the April workshops are at capacity and now closed.






    Bookmaking: Pamphlet Stitch Books with the MFA– Join us for a fun and creative bookmaking workshop inspired by two exhibits currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts that feature books. We’ll take a look at work from Robert Frank: Mary’s Book and also books that John Wilson created illustrations for in Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson. Together, we’ll learn a simple stitching method of bookbinding so that you can create books filled with your own creative ideas and inspiration!
    *Please let us know if you ...
  • 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.

    Please note that registration for March workshops are at capacity and now closed.







    Sculpture with the MFA – Join us for a fun workshop inspired by the amazing diversity of sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts. Sculpture is an art form with an incredible amount of variety and versatility. We’ll explore a range of sculptural pieces for inspiration and then we’ll create our own masterpieces with air-dry clay. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to relax and let your hands enjoy the creative wonders of working with clay. Once your masterpiece is dry, you can add color and details with acrylic paints....
  • 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.
    Please note that registration for the February workshops are at capacity and now closed. Please email us to be added to a waitlist.




    Jewelry Making with the MFA – Join us for a dazzling workshop inspired by the jewelry collection at the Museum of Fine Arts. Jewelry has been used throughout history as a way to artistically express and adorn oneself. We will look at jewelry featured in the Beyond Brilliance exhibition as well as some other pieces currently on display. Inspired by the design, history, and culture of these fascinating pieces, we will create pendants for necklaces using our own small paper collages. If you’ve...
  • 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.



    Dragon Fold Origami Books with the MFA – Join us for a fun and creative bookmaking workshop inspired by Asian artwork at the Museum of Fine Arts. This workshop features a style of bookmaking that uses simple folded paper techniques for binding rather than sewing techniques. Create one-of-a-kind books that unfold in elegant shapes and colors, and fill them with your own ideas and inspiration using drawing and collage materials. Whether you’re new to bookmaking or an experienced bookmaker, these books will absolutely delight you! 
    *Please let us know if you need us to send you scissors.

    Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. – 12:3...