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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 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...
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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 June workshops are at capacity. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist(s).
Oil Pastels with the MFA
Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Celebrate the lovely colors of spring with us this month as we create our own colorful oil pastel drawings! Inspired by vibrant artwork at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll learn about easy drawing and blending techniques with oil pastels. Brighten your day with this colorful and calming art project.
Dried Flower Ar...
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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 that our May workshops are at capacity, but you can email to be added to the waitlist(s).
Wire Sculptures with the MFA
Wednesday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join us as we get playful with bending and twisting! Explore the wonderful world of wire sculpture! Inspired by a selection of dynamic artwork on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll learn about making our own sculptures out of wire. We’ll learn a basic technique for making wire people or animals. The possibilities are endless with the kinds of creations you can ma...
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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 that our April workshops are at capacity, but you can email to be added to the waitlist(s).
Paint Pouring
Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Create some new art for your space! In this workshop, you’ll use Ready Pour Ocean Vibe pre-mixed acrylic pouring paint to engage in a dynamic paint pouring experience. Using Light Turquoise, Light Blue, Tide Blue, and Beige, we’ll explore simple pouring techniques to create beautiful swirled and marbled effects with an ocean-inspired palette. Let the colors lead, and we’ll delight in ...
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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 that our March workshops are at capacity and now closed.
Paper Quilling and Abstract Art, with the MFA
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join us this March as we bask in vibrant colors and swirls. Inspired by a selection of colorful abstract art on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll learn about paper quilling and will make our own vibrant and colorful artwork. Brighten up the end of winter with this calming and meditative art project.
*Have paper and a pencil handy if you would like to sketch ...
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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 that our February workshops are at capacity, but you can email to be added to a waitlist.
Drawing on Rocks Inspired by Paintings on Unusual Surfaces, with the MFA
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join us this February to draw on rocks. Inspired by paintings on unusual surfaces on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll create our own drawings on smooth river rocks. We’ll learn about different mindfulness drawing patterns that you can do anywhere, anytime, and on any surface. These beautiful rocks are a cheerfu...
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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 that our January workshops are at capacity, but you can email to be added to a waitlist.
Drawing
Mandalas Inspired by Ceramics, with the MFA
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join
us this January as we learn how to draw mandalas and other meditative designs
together. Inspired by patterns in ceramic artwork on view at the Museum of Fine
Arts, we’ll create our own unique and colorful designs. This calming activity
is a lovely way to enjoy the chilly winter months!
*Please let us know if you need a pencil mailed ...
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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 that our December workshops are at capacity and now closed.
Beaded
Artwork and Jewelry with the MFA
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 11
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Get fancy this month with a fun jewelry making workshop!
Learn about different designs and traditions in beaded artwork on view at the
Museum of Fine Arts and then create your own beaded bracelets. Enjoy the
calming and meditative practice of beadwork as you select and arrange different
colors and styles of beads to make your own beautiful artwork that you can
wear.
*P...
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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.
Mindfulness
Jars and Glass Artwork with the MFA
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 11
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join us this month for a calming and relaxing workshop!
We’ll view artwork from the glass collection at the Museum of Fine Arts and
bask in the swirl of beautiful shapes and colors. Then we’ll create our own
mindfulness jars! Fill your mindfulness jar with soothing and peaceful
materials that swirl around as you move it and then carry it with you anywhere
you go for a calming and relaxing mindfulness break!
Self Portraits
Tuesday, ...
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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 that our October workshops are at capacity and now closed. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist.
Gratitude Cards and Printmaking with the MFA – Join us this October to explore the joys of
printmaking and card making! Inspired by the enchanting still life paintings of
Dutch artist Rachel
Ruysch, we’ll create our own beautiful greeting cards. We’ll learn
about the art of printmaking and how to carve our own designs into linoleum
blocks. This is the perfect opportunity to create delightful cards to share
with friends and family!
Wedne...
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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 that our September workshops are at capacity and now closed. But you can email us to be added to the waitlist.
Landscape Artwork and Needle Felting with the MFA – Delight your senses this September as we explore
landscape artwork and needle felting. Inspired by a selection of gorgeous
landscape paintings currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, we’ll
experiment with making our own beautiful landscape artwork with needle felting.
Join us as we have fun learning the basics of needle felting together!
Wednesday, Sep. 17, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
